The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 682: Announce to the Public

Chapter 682: Chapter 682: Announce to the Public

"I didn’t," Nolan Chenyu instinctively denied, "I don’t understand what you mean. I’m not jealous, I just think the way you’re choosing the Crown Prince is too childish."

"Childish?" Zhong Niangyao glanced at the other princes and curled her lips into a meaningful smile, "Do you also think the way I am doing this is childish?"

Apart from Nolan Chenlang, the other princes naturally were very dissatisfied with this outcome. However, the person standing before them was no ordinary figure, but the State Preceptor who could almost command the winds and rain. Moreover, the Father Emperor held great trust in the State Preceptor, which likely surpassed his trust in his own sons in his heart!

Moreover, with the Father Emperor also watching, even if they had opinions, they absolutely dared not speak out. Otherwise, it would not only offend the State Preceptor but also challenge the Father Emperor’s authority.

For them, this was a loss not worth the cost.

Watching his half-brothers deny in succession, Nolan Chenyu’s face was not looking good. He hadn’t expected their cowardice to be so great. Now that he had become the scapegoat, there was no way back.

Zhong Niangyao looked down at Nolan Chenyu from her superior position, "Don’t clothe your motives in such noble terms. You oppose this only because the person I chose isn’t you. But do you really think you are worthy of that position?"

At this point, Nolan Chenyu no longer had anything to hide, "How am I unworthy? Over the years, I have done countless things for the people. I have foreseen many natural disasters in advance, and that is why they could be avoided. How am I not qualified?"

"You foresaw them in advance?" Zhong Niangyao smiled slightly, "Was it really you who foresaw them? Or was it your Princess Consort who calculated them?"

Upon hearing this, Nolan Chenyu’s face drastically changed, but he quickly resumed his usual demeanor, calmly saying, "Lord National Master, what are you talking about? I don’t quite understand your meaning."

"Really don’t understand?" Zhong Niangyao looked intently at Nolan Chenyu, then said, "Do you really think you yourself are suitable to become an Emperor? Should I list out the things you’ve done?"

Nolan Chenyu was startled and wanted to stop her, but it was already too late.

Zhong Niangyao slowly said, "Nolan Chenyu, three years ago when you were in charge of repairing the roads in Beijing, you embezzled 50,000 taels of silver. Then, three years ago, to place your confidant in the Ministry, you arranged for an accident that crippled your competitor, leaving him without both hands."

After hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, everyone present was shocked. The other princes looked at Nolan Chenyu with added sympathy.

Nolan Chenyu’s face drained of all color, turning frighteningly pale, kneeling there, looking almost as if he might collapse the next second.

However, at the same time, a sense of unease also began to rise in their hearts. They, like Nolan Chenyu, had many deeds they wished remained unseen.

If the State Preceptor could learn of Nolan Chenyu’s deeds, could she also know their secrets?

Indeed, even after disappearing for ten years, the State Preceptor was still the State Preceptor, capable of calculating all matters. If they were as reckless as Nolan Chenyu, their secrets would be the ones being exposed now.

Thinking of this, the princes couldn’t help but shudder.

Watching Nolan Chenyu’s condition, Zhong Niangyao’s lips curled into a malicious smile, "Don’t faint on us! Otherwise, I’ll have to reveal all your deeds. It might be good to let the Emperor and your brothers know just what ’good’ deeds you’ve done."

Instantly, Nolan Chenyu turned even paler.

Nolan Deye looked at Nolan Chenyu kneeling there, his face full of disappointment, and sharply rebuked, "Get out."

A harsh shout sent Nolan Chenyu into complete despair.

After today’s ordeal, even without Nolan Chenlang, the Father Emperor would definitely not give him another chance.

He couldn’t help regretting his actions today. If he hadn’t stood out, then his deeds wouldn’t have been exposed to all.

At the same time, he felt an increasing dissatisfaction towards Han An.

She was a disciple of the State Preceptor, yet she was now abandoned. He wondered if it was because Han An said something offensive when she met the State Preceptor yesterday, making the State Preceptor target him today.

However, now that Han An had lost the support of the State Preceptor, even though she had the skill for divination, she was no longer the best choice as Princess Consort Yu.

It seemed he needed to be prepared.

After such an encounter, all the princes were planning to leave.

Of course, Nolan Chenyu also stood up, but still with a distracted demeanor.

Just as they were about to leave the Imperial Study, Zhong Niangyao suddenly called out to them.

Immediately, apart from Nolan Chenlang, a hint of unease rose in the depths of the others’ hearts.

Nolan Deye looked at Zhong Niangyao with some confusion, "Lord National Master, what is—"

"It’s nothing much," Zhong Niangyao shook her head, her eyes shifting suddenly she said, "I just have a question for Prince Yu."

Hearing his name, Nolan Chenyu heart thumped, panic rising within him.

The others, hearing this, let out a sigh of relief and quickly left the Imperial Study.

Even though they were not chosen today, they dared not complain anymore. Otherwise, the State Preceptor would truly expose all their undisclosed misdeeds. If that annoyed the Father Emperor, not only might they lose their position as Crown Prince, but even retaining their titles would be uncertain.

Only Nolan Chenyu, the one left behind, now had a shade of defeat on his already pale face. His entire back was drenched in cold sweat. The only thing keeping him standing was his willpower.

"Prince Yu, you needn’t be afraid. I just have a few questions for you," Zhong Niangyao said with a smile, "I hope you can clear my doubts."

The smile on Zhong Niangyao’s face, to Nolan Chenyu, seemed like a devil’s grin, but he could only nod, "I don’t know what the Lord National Master needs me to answer. As long as I can explain, I will withhold nothing."

"That’s good," Zhong Niangyao nodded and straightforwardly asked, "When you initially sought to marry Han An, was it really out of affection, or because she was my disciple?"