Chapter 682: Public
"I didn't." Nalan Chenyu subconsciously denied it, "I don't understand what you mean. I'm not jealous, I just think that the way you choose the crown prince is too frivolous."
"Is this a joke?" Zhong Nianyao glanced at the other princes, a meaningful smile on her lips. "Do you also think that what I'm doing is a joke?"
With the exception of Nalan Chenlang, the other princes were naturally very dissatisfied with this outcome. However, the person standing before them was no ordinary person; he was the Imperial Preceptor, a man who could practically call the shots. Furthermore, the Emperor's father had immense trust in the Imperial Preceptor. Compared to his sons, in his heart, the Imperial Preceptor held a far greater position than theirs!
Furthermore, with the Emperor watching from the sidelines, even if they had opinions, they would not dare to speak them out. Otherwise, they would not only offend the Imperial Master, but also challenge the Emperor's authority.
For them, this is definitely not worth the loss.
Watching his half-brothers deny their claims one after another, Nalan Chenyu's expression turned grim. He hadn't expected them to be so timid. Now that he was the first to speak out, there was no room for retreat.
Zhong Nianyao looked down at Nalan Chenyu, "Don't make your purpose sound so high-sounding. The reason you're objecting now is simply because the person I chose isn't you. But do you really think you deserve to sit in that position?"
At this point, Nalan Chenyu no longer had anything to hide. "Why am I unworthy? Over the years, I've done so much for the people. Many natural disasters were avoided because I discovered them in advance. Why am I unworthy?"
"You discovered it in advance?" Zhong Nianyao curled her lips and smiled, "Did you really discover it? Wasn't it your princess who calculated it?"
Nalan Chenyu's face changed drastically when these words came out, but he immediately returned to his normal appearance and said calmly, "I don't quite understand what you are talking about, Master Imperial Master."
"You really don't understand?" Zhong Nianyao looked at Nalan Chenyu steadily, then said, "Do you really think you are suitable to be an emperor? Do you want me to tell you everything you have done?"
Nalan Chenyu was shocked and wanted to stop it, but it was too late.
Zhong Nianyao spoke slowly, "Nalan Chenyu, three years ago, when you were in charge of repairing the roads in the capital, you embezzled fifty thousand taels of silver. And three years ago, in order to get your confidant into the Ministry of Personnel, you schemed to cause an accident that resulted in the loss of both of your competitor's hands."
After hearing Zhong Nianyao's words, everyone present was stunned. When the other princes looked at Nalan Chenyu, they couldn't help but feel a little more sympathy.
All the blood color on Nalan Chenyu's face suddenly faded away, and his whole face turned frighteningly pale. He knelt there, his whole body shaky, as if he would fall down in the next second.
However, at the same time, they couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Like Nalan Chenyu, they all had a lot of shameful things to do.
Since the Imperial Master knows about Nalan Chenyu, does that mean he also knows about them?
Sure enough, even after disappearing for ten years, the Imperial Master was still the Imperial Master. She could calculate everything. If they were as ungrateful as Nalan Chenyu, then what was being said now would be their business.
Thinking of this, several princes couldn't help but shudder.
Looking at Nalan Chenyu's appearance, Zhong Nianyao curled up the corners of her mouth with a malicious smile, "Don't faint! Otherwise, I will tell you everything you have done. So that the emperor and your brothers will know all the good things you have done."
Suddenly, Nalan Chenyu's face turned even paler.
Nalan Deyi looked at Nalan Chenyu kneeling there, his face full of disappointment, and directly shouted, "Get out."
A loud shout made Nalan Chenyu completely despair.
After what happened today, even if Nalan Chenlang is gone, his father will never give him another chance.
He couldn't help but regret what he had done today. If he hadn't stood up, the things he had done would not have been made public.
At the same time, in his heart, he became even more dissatisfied with Han An.
She was the Imperial Master's apprentice, but now she was abandoned. It was unknown if Han An had said something offensive when he met the Imperial Master yesterday, which had caused the Imperial Master to target him so much today.
However, Han An has now lost the support of the Imperial Preceptor. Even though she still has the ability to tell fortunes, she is not the most suitable candidate for Princess Yu.
It seems he must make plans.
After this incident, all the princes planned to leave.
Of course, Nalan Chenyu also stood up, but he still looked distraught.
Just as they were about to leave the imperial study, Zhong Nian Yao suddenly called them.
Suddenly, except for Nalan Chenlang, everyone else felt a sense of unease deep in their hearts.
Nalandeyi looked at Zhong Nianyao, somewhat puzzled, "National Master, this is——"
"It's nothing, actually." Zhong Nianyao shook her head, her eyes rolled, and she suddenly said, "I just have something to ask Prince Yu."
When Nalan Chenyu heard his name being called, his heart skipped a beat and a sense of panic surged up in him.
After hearing this, the others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and quickly left the imperial study.
Even if they weren't chosen today, they wouldn't dare complain. Otherwise, the Imperial Master would expose all the shameful things they'd done in private. If they angered their father, not only would they lose their position as Crown Prince, but it would be uncertain whether they could even retain the throne.
Nalan Chenyu, the only one left behind, now had a hint of dejection on his pale face. His back was already drenched with cold sweat. He was still able to stand there calmly, relying solely on his willpower.
"Your Highness Prince Yu, don't be afraid. I just have a few questions for you." Zhong Nianyao smiled, "I hope you can help me clear up my confusion."
The smile on Zhong Nianyao's face looked like a devilish smile to Nalan Chenyu, but he could only nod his head. "I wonder if the Imperial Master has anything for me to answer. As long as I can answer it, I will definitely tell you everything I know."
"That's good." Zhong Nianyao nodded and spoke directly, "When Prince Yu asked to marry Han An, was it because he really liked her, or because she was my apprentice?"
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