The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 678

Chapter 678: Chapter 678

At last, after leaving the National Master Hall, Han An took a deep breath, but was immediately overcome by a sense of powerlessness.

Merely standing there had nearly exhausted all of her strength. Deep in her heart, she felt particularly panicked.

The news of her severance of ties with her Master would soon be known to everyone. Now that she had also lost her ability to perform divinations, she did not know how to proceed with her life. Could it be that Prince Yu would truly abandon her because of this?

Thinking of this, Han An quickly shook her head, trying to dispel those messy thoughts from her mind. At the same time, she kept convincing herself that such a thing could never happen. Prince Yu loved her deeply and would certainly not be influenced by these external factors.

On the other hand, Zhong Niangyao showed no emotion regarding Han An’s departure, as if she had no relation to Han An at all.

"What do you plan to do next?" Lu Yichen asked, "Tomorrow is the day of decision."

"I have no plans," Zhong Niangyao shrugged her shoulders and smiled, "There were many who came probing today. Among the emperor’s seven sons, only Prince Qin from the Empress and Prince Lin from the Princess Consort showed no action. It’s unknown whether they are truly patient or have other plans."

"Do you have someone in mind?" Lu Yichen asked, "Who will you choose?"

"I still don’t know!" Zhong Niangyao chuckled, "I’ll find out tomorrow."

Lu Yichen nodded, "What about that disciple of yours? What do you plan to do?"

"She is no longer my disciple," Zhong Niangyao corrected him, "To be precise, she hasn’t been my disciple for a long time now. Don’t mistakenly associate her matters with me!"

Her tone was unmistakably disdainful, showing how much she was bothered by Han An, her former disciple.

Lu Yichen laughed lightly, "Since it’s so bothersome, let’s not talk about it for now. Weren’t you planning to leave the palace for a bit? Let’s go now!"

"Sure," Zhong Niangyao nodded, "Perfect, I’ll also take this opportunity to publicize my severance of ties with Han An, letting everyone know."

Han An returned to Prince Yu Mansion in a dazed state. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Prince Yu waiting there, his eyes lighting up at the sight of her.

If it were any other day, she would have been thrilled to see Prince Yu immediately upon returning. But today, seeing Prince Yu, she felt an urge to flee.

Because today’s visit not only brought no good news for Prince Yu but also stripped her of her most valuable ability.

Now, while disdaining Zhong Niangyao, she no longer felt the previous admiration and guilt; instead, there was a vague sense of hatred.

"Han An, how did it go?" Nolan Chenyu immediately got up to greet her as he saw Han An return, "What did the State Preceptor say?"

If the selection of the heir was left to Father Emperor, he felt he could still strive for a chance. But now that Father Emperor had handed over the decision to the State Preceptor, he was unsure.

Fortunately, he had married Han An. Although the State Preceptor did not approve of Han An marrying him, no matter what, Han An was now his wife. If he was well, so would Han An be. Even just for Han An’s sake, he felt that the State Preceptor should give him this opportunity.

"My lord, I—" Han An replied.

Faced with Nolan Chenyu’s query, Han An’s face couldn’t help but reflect a tinge of embarrassment and guilt, "The Master has her own considerations; she simply wouldn’t listen to me."

What was most important was that the Master had already sworn that she would absolutely not allow Prince Yu to hold this position. Han An didn’t know how to explain this to Prince Yu.

"Is that so?" Upon hearing Han An’s answer, Nolan Chenyu couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment, but he quickly recovered, "What about her attitude towards you? Was she good to you?"

As long as the State Preceptor still harbored a place in her heart for Han An as her disciple, he had a good chance of ascending to that position. After all, even if the State Preceptor did not look favorably upon him, she should give him this opportunity for the sake of Han An being part of him.

"The Master, she..." Han An’s smile seemed a bit forced, "She might still be angry about the past matter! But, we are still on cordial terms."

Han An dared not tell the truth to Prince Yu, even though she was firmly convinced that Prince Yu loved her. But for some reason, deep inside, a voice was telling her not to reveal these matters to Prince Yu, or else their relationship would undoubtedly become very strained.

"That’s good." Nolan Chenyu sighed in relief, "That means she still recognizes your presence in her heart."

As long as the State Preceptor was willing to acknowledge Han An as her disciple, then at the time of selection, she would surely be biased towards him. He had a great chance of becoming Crown Prince then.

Thinking this, Nolan Chenyu breathed easier, he stepped forward, enveloping Han An in his arms, and softly said, "Han An, I truly thank you. I know everything you have done is for me. Once I ascend to that position, you will be my Empress. I will make sure you become the most honorable woman in Lai Country."

Hearing Nolan Chenyu’s tender words, feeling the warm body holding her, Han An allowed herself to immerse in the moment.

At this moment, she truly felt fortunate. Yet, despite her happiness, deep fear and worry lingered in her heart. She was afraid that once the Prince learned the whole truth, he might abandon her, and may no longer love her.

Just then, a knock sounded on the door.

Promptly, a servant entered, kneeling on the floor, "My lord, there is an urgent message. The rumor has already spread wildly outside, saying... saying..."

In between words, the servant occasionally glanced at Han An, unable to continue.

Nolan Chenyu also noticed the servant’s hesitance, a foreboding sense flashing in his heart, he immediately spoke sternly, "What is it exactly? Speak quickly. Or else, I might take your life right now."

Han An remained silent, a chill rising from her feet and her breathing quickened. Although she was not yet aware of the specifics, she was certain that it involved her and it was definitely not good news. Otherwise, the servant wouldn’t be stammering like this.