The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 688 Imperial Concubine Summons

Chapter 688: Chapter 688 Imperial Concubine Summons

A single sentence had directly rendered Han An speechless, her lips trembling slightly, fear beginning to take hold in her heart.

She didn’t even know why she had come today, and before she could react, she had already arrived at the National Master Hall. Perhaps it was jealousy driving her from within that made her want to confront Zhong Niangyao and clear things up, so she had entered.

But now, she truly felt afraid. Although the Imperial Decree had driven a wedge between her and Prince Yu, upon reflection, wasn’t it also a form of protection for her? Of course, it could also be the harbinger of death.

However, even without this Imperial Decree, once she lost her value, it was an unknown whether Prince Yu would keep her around or not.

Zhong Niangyao had issued such an obvious order to leave, Han An naturally did not dare to stay any longer. She turned around and hastily left the National Master Hall.

At the same time Han An left, Lu Yichen entered once again.

"Is your discussion over?"

"Yes," Zhong Niangyao nodded, "Everything has been made clear, this should be the last time we meet."

"After this meeting, I suppose the life she will lead with Nolan Chenyu will surely be interesting."

"Aren’t you afraid she won’t live long?" Lu Yichen was naturally aware of this too.

"Then you’re underestimating her," Zhong Niangyao said with a smile, "Han An is no defenseless bunny. To be able to hold onto the position of Princess Consort Yu for a decade after my disappearance shows she’s cunning. And now, with the Emperor’s Imperial Decree in her hands, her advantage is even greater."

"I just want to know if the marital life that Han An questioned when she left the National Master Hall and even betrayed me, can truly be happy and fulfilling."

Initially, she had already decided not to pursue the matters of the past. After all, so much time had already passed. And besides, she had already awakened all her memories, choosing to regard the events that unfolded in Lai Country as nothing more than a dream.

But Nolan Chenyu and Han An were just too irritating, constantly popping up before her and making it impossible for her to disregard the matter.

This Imperial Decree, consider it a parting gift from her to them.

Elsewhere, after leaving the National Master Hall, Han An was practically running. She wasn’t worried about missing the curfew for leaving the palace, but rather at the thought of Zhong Niangyao’s words and her indifferent demeanor towards her, she couldn’t help but feel scared. So she desperately wanted to get as far away from Zhong Niangyao as possible; only then did she feel safe.

Finally at a distance from the National Master Hall, Han An slowed down, preparing to leave the palace.

However, what she hadn’t expected was that as she was about to reach the palace gate, a eunuch hurried over.

"Princess Consort Yu, Noble Princess Consort Wan heard that you entered the palace today and specifically instructed me to come to fetch you. She misses you dearly and wishes for you to come over for a chat," the eunuch said hurriedly.

Han An immediately recognized that he was a little eunuch from Noble Princess Consort Wan’s palace. She wanted to leave, but it was already too late.

The smile on her face was very forced as she looked at the little eunuch and spoke, "I am grateful for my mother-in-law’s care, but the palace gates are about to be locked. If delayed further, I’m afraid I won’t be able to return to the mansion today. Please help me inform my mother-in-law that I will definitely come early tomorrow morning to pay my respects."

After finishing, Han An immediately lifted her foot, intending to leave.

She was no fool and naturally knew that Noble Princess Consort Wan’s summoning her at this time was certainly not for anything good. The Imperial Decree issued by the Emperor today isn’t just angering Prince Yu, but also Noble Princess Consort Wan.

All along, Noble Princess Consort Wan couldn’t stand her, a daughter-in-law with neither power nor backing. Today’s Imperial Decree had effectively bound her and Prince Yu together for good.

Noble Princess Consort Wan had long wanted to replace her as a daughter-in-law. With today’s news, one could almost imagine how furious she would be. Going over at this time, there would definitely be no good outcome.

Han An wanted to leave, but it was not an easy task. She had just taken two steps when the little eunuch quickly stepped forward, blocking her path with a troubled expression, "Princess Consort Yu, this servant is merely a messenger, why make things difficult for me? Noble Princess Consort said she wants to see you now, and my task is to take you back. As for what you want to say to the Noble Princess Consort, you can explain yourself when you see her shortly."

Hearing the eunuch’s unceremonious words, Han An’s expression turned stern, and she looked at the little eunuch with a surprised glare, speaking sharply, "What do you think you are! What right do you have to stop me here?"

"I know my place is lowly, but I still have to complete the task given by my masters," the little eunuch didn’t get angry, maintaining a smile on his face with neither servile nor overbearing manner, but without any intention of stepping aside, "Princess Consort Yu, since the Noble Princess Consort wants to see you, you will definitely have to meet her tonight."

"Even if I step aside right now, once you leave the palace and go back to Prince Yu Mansion, the Noble Princess Consort can still send someone to fetch you. Wouldn’t that just mean taking an extra trip? Why bother?"

After hearing the little eunuch’s words, Han An’s face turned pale, and even with immense reluctance in her heart, she could only obediently follow the little eunuch towards Noble Princess Consort Wan’s palace.

She understood that the current situation left no room for her to be capricious. Even with the Emperor’s Imperial Decree, for Noble Princess Consort Wan to make a move against her was still as easy as ever. As a daughter-in-law, no matter how Noble Princess Consort Wan troubled her, no one would speak any idle gossip.

A single word of filial duty was enough to suppress her from making any resistance.

Before long, Han An arrived at Noble Princess Consort Wan’s palace.

However, as soon as she was outside the hall, someone stopped Han An and then directly spoke, "Noble Princess Consort is currently busy and asks that Princess Consort wait here for summons."

Han An also knew that this was Noble Princess Consort Wan asserting her authority. No matter how disgruntled she felt inside, she had to bear it.

But the nanny’s next words caused her face to change drastically, "Her Ladyship orders that Princess Consort should kneel right here and wait."

"What?" Han An could hardly believe her ears as she spoke instinctively, "Why should I, the Princess Consort, have to wait while kneeling?"

"Princess Consort Yu, arguing with this old servant is of no use, this is Noble Princess Consort’s command."

Facing Han An’s questioning, the nanny remained calm, or rather, indifferent, "If you’re unwilling, this old servant won’t say anything. But later, the Princess Consort can explain herself to Noble Princess Consort!"