The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 676: A Clean Break

Chapter 676: Chapter 676: A Clean Break

Hearing Zhong Nianyao’s words, for a moment, Han An could not utter any rebuttal.

Power now lay in Zhong Nianyao’s hands, and no matter what choice the other made, she had no power to oppose it.

Biting her teeth, Han An reached out, trying to clutch at the hem of Zhong Nianyao’s clothing. However, upon seeing the chill in Zhong Nianyao’s eyes, her hand froze in mid-air, unable to extend any further.

Finally, she bit her teeth and spoke up, "Master, did you kick Prince Yu out of the game... because of me?"

"You think too highly of yourself," Zhong Nianyao looked at Han An kneeling before her, her lips curving into an indifferent smile, "You’re not that important, or should I say, you have absolutely no place in my heart. I made it very clear before. The moment you married Prince Yu, our master-disciple bond was severed."

"Master, Prince Yu, he—"

Han An had barely started speaking when Zhong Nianyao directly interrupted her, "There’s no need for you to be here praising Prince Yu to me. It’s pointless. You know my personality; once I have made a decision, I absolutely will not change it."

"Just like I’ve said before, the fact that you are no longer my disciple isn’t just talk. Since you still cling to the identity of my disciple up to now, don’t blame me for being heartless."

In an instant, a wave of fear surged in Han An’s heart, "Master, no, Lord National Master, what do you plan to do?"

"I’m going to announce to everyone that our ties of gratitude and duty have been completely severed," Zhong Nianyao spoke indifferently, "If you can’t remember, then I’ll make sure everyone knows. Surely there will be people delighted to remind you."

Right there and then, Han An felt the hair on her body stand on end, fear welling up in her heart, and her voice even trembling slightly, "Lord National Master, are you truly going to be so ruthless?"

If Zhong Nianyao really made their broken relationship public, she dared not imagine the kind of situation she would have to face.

The attitude of Noble Princess Consort Wan today had already said it all, only seeing her in a different light when she remained the National Master’s disciple and could be of use to Prince Yu. If Noble Princess Consort Wan knew that the ties between her and Zhong Nianyao were severed, she could almost picture the princess consort’s reaction.

By then, Noble Princess Consort Wan would certainly find a way to depose her as Princess Consort Yu and find another noble lady to replace her.

Even if Prince Yu wished to maintain her position, she would no longer have any standing among the other princess consorts, let alone within the circle of noble ladies.

"Am I the one being ruthless?" Zhong Nianyao blinked, feigning innocence as she spoke, "At least, I haven’t taken your life; shouldn’t you be grateful to me?"

Hearing this, Han An’s face turned pale. Trembling lips, she stammered, "Lord National Master, are you still holding a grudge over what happened before?"

"What do you think?" Zhong Nianyao looked at Han An, a smile playing on her lips, "If I were you, I wouldn’t waste my time here. What you should do now is find your own strengths. Otherwise, Prince Yu will surely abandon you."

"No, he won’t," Han An instinctively retorted, "The prince loves me very much."

"Loves you?"

As if hearing an enormous joke, Zhong Nianyao’s face showed even more scorn, "You don’t really think that Nolan Chenyu married you because of love, do you? If you really believe it was love, then that love was for the National Master’s disciple, not you."

In other words, whoever was the National Master’s disciple would be whom Nolan Chenyu loved. Han An was nothing special; her only significant advantage was her status as the National Master’s disciple.

"It’s not like that, it’s not like that," Han An kept shaking her head in denial, "Prince Yu loves me, he truly loves me. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have defied the Emperor just to marry me."

Originally, the Emperor did not agree to Prince Yu marrying her. It was only after Prince Yu had knelt in front of the Imperial Study for a full day and night that the Emperor relented. If Prince Yu didn’t love her, why would he have put in so much effort?

Han An’s mind was filled with sweet moments between her and Prince Yu, trying to prove his love for her.

"Is that so?" Zhong Nianyao spoke lightly, "If you’re really so sure in your heart that Prince Yu loves you, why are you rushing to deny it?"

"When someone truly possesses something, she is naturally fearless and undaunted, able to remain calm even when faced with doubts from others. Only when lacking will one rush to use everything to prove one’s possession."

"No, it can’t be," Han An continued to deny it, looking up at Zhong Nianyao, "Lord National Master, are you seeking revenge on me because of what happened before? Are you deliberately saying this to stir up conflict between me and Prince Yu, is that it?"

Watching Han An’s self-deceiving demeanor, Zhong Nianyao felt disinterested. She waved her hand and spoke coldly, "Leave! Since you trust in Prince Yu so much, then just wait and see if he can still treat you the same after learning that our ties have been completely severed."

Han An moved her lips as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.

She slowly got up, her whole being like a walking corpse, intending to turn around and leave.

But just as she took a few steps away, a cool voice suddenly came from behind her, instantly rousing her spirit.

"Wait."

After hearing Zhong Nianyao’s voice, Han An quickly turned her head, her eyes filled with hope when she looked at Zhong Nianyao.

She didn’t know why Zhong Nianyao had suddenly stopped her, but her heart couldn’t help but rise with a sliver of hope. She hoped that Zhong Nianyao, considering their past, wouldn’t take things too far.

Even more, she hoped that Zhong Nianyao, on the account of their former master-disciple relationship, would give Prince Yu a chance. She believed that Prince Yu could surely become Emperor and would make Lai Country even more prosperous and strong.

Seeing the hope rising in Han An’s eyes, Zhong Nianyao’s lips curled into a cold smile as she said, "Han An, our master-disciple bond is broken. Hence, you must return to me everything you got from me. If we’re to sever, then it must be thorough."