Chapter 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.