The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
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Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Master Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Master Lu Yichen’s eyes flickered with understanding, “Then why did you still insist on Zhu Yu taking an oath? If he really wanted to hold back, an oath would be useless.”

“It’s just the final test of human nature,” Zhong Nianyao said indifferently, “In fact, even if he spends all his wealth, Zhu Yu won’t survive. Not only because of the backlash from the Five Ghosts but also because he has harmed many people before. Even if there isn’t blood on his hands, there is still karmic obstruction.”

“Even his descendants are rotten to the core. However, among them, there are one or two that are good. But, even the good ones are involved because they were born into the Zhu Family and will likely suffer from illnesses for the rest of their lives. And the Zhu Family will end with this generation.”

“If Zhu Yu can fulfill his promise, then I will preserve a trace of his lineage and prevent the Zhu Family from being completely without descendants.”

Lu Yichen reached out and gently patted Zhong Nianyao’s head, smiling as he spoke, “Although you seemed cold when speaking to the Zhu Family, you are actually very kind at heart.”

“Don’t think too highly of me,” Zhong Nianyao chuckled, shaking her head, “I am definitely not a kind person. I do things entirely based on my own feelings. Master once said that I am willful, and though I have great talent in mystical techniques, it’s hard to say whether that’s good or bad.”

It was the first time Lu Yichen had heard Zhong Nianyao mention her master, and he was taken aback for a moment, “I’ve never heard about your master before. What kind of person is he?”

“Of course, I have a master!” Zhong Nianyao spoke, “Otherwise, do you think my knowledge of mystical techniques is self-taught? Even if I am highly talented, I don’t possess such ability. My master, he…”

After a moment of thought, Zhong Nianyao continued, “I can’t really describe what kind of person he is, I can only say he is a very interesting person, and the one I respect the most. If not for him, I might have died a long time ago.”

At this moment, she had already forgotten that she was not the Zhong Nianyao from Lai Country, but the modern Zhong Nianyao.

Remembering the person in her memories, she still felt a sense of warmth. If it weren’t for her master finding her, she would have died of hunger or cold long ago. Sadly, the master wasn’t able to stay with her for long. He passed away from heart failure when she was just twelve.

After that, she lived alone once more. However, her master had left her many books. After he passed away, she continued to self-study.

Until later, when she became the State Preceptor of Lai Country. Yet, she still remained alone.

After hearing Zhong Nianyao’s words, a flicker of confusion passed through Lu Yichen’s eyes.

Zhong Nianyao’s words, no matter how you looked at them, didn’t match the facts, nor what he knew. However, there was no reason for Zhong Nianyao to hide anything from him. Moreover, her abilities appeared mysterious. It seemed he still had much to learn.

Even with his doubts, Lu Yichen did not probe further, “What about your master then? I’ll visit him some time if I can.”

“He’s long gone,” Zhong Nianyao shook her head, pushing away the faint sorrow in her heart, then smiled, “But having met him and receiving his meticulous cultivation was my greatest fortune.”

Lu Yichen nodded and said nothing further.

Soon, the waiter brought the dishes in.

As the waiter left, Lu Yichen’s phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and after a glance at the flickering number on the screen, he eventually answered.

Whatever the person on the other end of the line had said, he simply responded indifferently, “Alright, I understand. I’ll ask her opinion, and if she’s willing, I’ll take her with me.”

After saying that, he hung up, but his gaze fell on Zhong Nianyao.

“What’s the matter?”

Zhong Nianyao didn’t wait for Lu Yichen; instead, she had started to eat. Now seeing the look in Lu Yichen’s eyes, she raised an eyebrow, a touch confused, “Did something happen?”

“Long Jiarui is pregnant,” Lu Yichen spoke flatly.

Zhong Nianyao was startled upon hearing such news, then she teased with a laugh, “So she’s pregnant, what does that have to do with me? Why look at me with such a weird expression? I’m not the midwife.”

She hadn’t expected that Long Jiarui would be pregnant.

Hadn’t the affair between Lu Chenran and Zhong Mengxuan already been exposed? How could it be that Long Jiarui was still playing the role of a loving wife with Lu Chenran?

However, on second thought, it wasn’t too surprising. After all, the marriage between Lu Chenran and Long Jiarui hadn’t started with deep love, but as a union of two families’ interests. So even with Zhong Mengxuan’s existence, nothing could hinder the marital relationship between Lu Chenran and Long Jiarui.

It was just unknown what Zhong Mengxuan would feel learning about Long Jiarui’s pregnancy, especially since she once miscarried for Lu Chenran’s sake.

“What are you talking nonsense for?” Lu Yichen laughed, “That was a call from my father. Since Long Jiarui is pregnant, the Lu Family is thrilled and planned a family banquet specially. He hopes I can bring you to attend this banquet.”

“It doesn’t seem appropriate for me to attend your family banquet,” Zhong Nianyao frowned, “Besides, I’ve had a big disagreement with your mother before!”

“If you want to go, go; if you don’t want to, don’t. You don’t need to consider anyone else’s feelings,” Lu Yichen spoke, his tone light but firm, “You don’t need to worry about my mother either.”

Zhong Nianyao rolled her eyes and nodded, “Then I’ll go with you! I’m somewhat looking forward to seeing the expression on your mother’s face when she sees me!”

Previously, Old Madam Lu had personally warned her not to try climbing above her status and reach for Lu Yichen. When she attended the Lu Family banquet with Lu Yichen, Old Madam Lu’s expression would surely be quite dramatic!

Watching Zhong Nianyao’s lively demeanor, a smile flickered in Lu Yichen’s eyes, “Alright, the family banquet is scheduled for tomorrow evening, I’ll pick you up then.”

“Okay.”

After they finished dinner, Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao left the restaurant.

However, just as they exited the restaurant’s main door, Zhong Nianyao saw several familiar figures approaching them.

The other party also noticed them, and after a moment of surprise, they still came forward to greet them.

“Lady Zhong, long time no see.”