The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 681

Chapter 681: 681

If just now facing Nolan Deye they wished to dodge, now facing the seemingly all-seeing gaze of Zhong Niangyao, they felt nowhere to hide, as if the person before them had already seen right through them.

Even under such a gaze, they almost forgot what their purpose for coming here was today. Deep in their hearts, they subtly felt the urge to flee from this place.

After surveying the group, Zhong Niangyao stood still, skimming over the seven Princes with a faint smile playing at the corner of her mouth.

Nolan Deye watched Zhong Niangyao’s actions but didn’t dare to speak, afraid he might disturb her.

All seven Princes had been ennobled, and since their birth, they were cherished beyond all others—one below only the heavens. Yet now, they could only stand here to be scrutinized by others.

Such a fall from grace was deeply uncomfortable for them. However, no matter how dissatisfied they felt inside, they dared not voice any objections. After all, this was a command directly from the Father Emperor himself, and they had no right to oppose it.

Finally, Zhong Niangyao raised her hand, extending a finger and pointed directly at one of them, speaking indifferently, "Him!"

Such a casual demeanor made it seem less like she was selecting the next monarch for Lai Country and more like she was picking cabbage at the market without care. This attitude could not help but make one wonder if she was sincere in her selection.

However, even though Zhong Niangyao’s posture was perfunctory, everyone’s attention was fully concentrated on the person she had chosen.

The one Zhong Niangyao picked was none other than Nolan Chenlang, the legitimate son of the Empress.

Even though he was chosen, his face remained calm, without too much surprise in his demeanor, as if this were just a mundane affair.

Nolan Deye saw the person selected by Zhong Niangyao and opened his mouth to confirm again, "State Preceptor, are you saying that Chen Lang is your choice?"

Zhong Niangyao nodded her head, confirming, "Yes, he is the one, the most suitable choice."

After Zhong Niangyao’s confirmation, the others looked at Nolan Chenlang with envy and dissatisfaction in their eyes.

Nolan Deye had no mind to pay attention to his other sons’ thoughts; he had many questions he wanted to ask the State Preceptor. So, he waved his hand, summoning his sons, including the recently chosen Nolan Chenlang, to leave.

"It’s not fair."

The disgruntled voice that rang out made those preparing to leave stop in their tracks, and everyone’s eyes fell on the speaker.

The one who spoke up was no other than Nolan Chenyu.

His eyes were red, his expression dark, and as he looked at Zhong Niangyao, his eyes were filled with unwillingness, "This isn’t fair, why should your word render all our years of effort in vain? It’s not fair."

After he finished speaking, he stepped forward to Nolan Deye and kneeled with a thud, saying in a hoarse voice, "Father Emperor, you cannot just cast us aside because of her word! Just because she is the State Preceptor, does her choice have to be right?"

On any ordinary day, he would never dare to question the Father Emperor like this. Yet now that things had come to this point, he simply couldn’t stand by and watch.

If Nolan Chenlang was truly made Crown Prince, then their chances would be greatly reduced. The Father Emperor was at the height of his powers, and he would surely teach the Crown Prince personally. At that time, what would be left for them?

Moreover, the Father Emperor had always been rather lenient with his sons, so even if he did raise an issue not pleasing to the Father Emperor today, he would not be punished too harshly.

"Chenyu!" Nolan Deye’s face was devoid of the warmth he held when facing Zhong Niangyao, and his voice carried an edge of authority, "Do you realize what you are saying? Are you questioning my decision?"

The cold tone of his voice caused Nolan Chenyu to break out in a cold sweat, even trembling, "Father Emperor, your son... your son doesn’t dare!"

"I think you dare quite a bit," Nolan Deye said coldly, looking at Nolan Chenyu kneeling before him, "In the past, I thought you might have potential, but now I see I’ve overestimated you."

The others watching Nolan Chenyu almost all had looks of mockery.

They too were not willing to accept this outcome. But they were not foolish; any rash questioning would only leave a bad impression with the Father Emperor, which would be greatly disadvantageous for their future.

And even if Nolan Chenlang were named Crown Prince, he was just Crown Prince. Whether he could actually ascend to the throne was still uncertain.

Of course, if he had the status of Crown Prince, Nolan Chenlang’s advantage over them would be considerable. It was even likely that in the future, they would have to bow their heads to Nolan Chenlang.

At that moment, Nolan Chenyu kneeling there was filled with panic and regret. Being the one to stand out, he surely had displeased the Father Emperor.

Watching Nolan Chenyu, who now fell silent, Nolan Deye scoffed, "Why are you silent now? Weren’t you just now loudly questioning me?"

"Now that the State Preceptor has chosen Chen Lang and it has dealt you a blow, hasn’t it? If that’s the case, I can now strip you of your title as Prince Yu and make you a Bald Prince once again."

Hearing Nolan Deye’s icy words, Nolan Chenyu kneeling there began to tremble. His back was drenched with cold sweat as he quickly pleaded for mercy, "Father Emperor, your son doesn’t dare. Just now I was merely impulsive, with no real intention."

Nolan Deye remained silent, but his icy gaze was still fixed on Nolan Chenyu.

The others, seeing the situation, didn’t even dare to breathe loudly.

Zhong Niangyao walked slowly to the front of Nolan Chenyu, looking down at him from high above and said indifferently, "It seems you have quite the opinion of me, don’t you? You think I should have chosen you, right? You have made no small sacrifices for the throne. You even gambled away your chance at a blissful marriage, and now that you are not to be Crown Prince, your heart must be filled with unwillingness and jealousy!"