NOVPUBChapter 1484: 666 Reminiscent of Old Times_4 Chapter 1484: 666 Reminiscent of Old Times_4 The most suitable candidate was naturally Princess Randa.
However, rumors of secret liaisons between Princess Randa and other men began to circulate.
Gossip about her previous chaotic personal life was spreading like wildfire, causing many commoners to lose their formerly pleasant perception of the princess.
They felt she was unworthy of the Crown Prince, and even more so, unworthy of becoming Queen Consort.
Here, the Holy Master had the power to easily control the faith of the common people, but the backlash could be intense too.
If the people disagreed with a person or a matter, the Holy Master must avoid angering them at all costs.
Randa naturally was eliminated from the selection for the Queen Consort.
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Everyone turned their attention to the noble ladies of Percival, only to find out that none were worthy of Prince Brooklyn.
The only one whose status barely matched was Nancy, the niece of General Nando.
But Miss Nancy had a notorious reputation, and the commoners were extremely dissatisfied with her.
At this point, a voice began to echo.
The Saintess is the Daughter of Heaven, her status exalted.
Only she could become the future Queen Consort of Percival.
In the beginning, everyone vehemently opposed.
The Saintess was pure and sacred.
How could she be tainted by the secular world?
Even Prince Brooklyn was unworthy of the holy Saintess.
Yet, another voice emerged.
The Saintess was sent by heaven to protect the people of Percival.
Surveying the whole nation, who but the Saintess was able to fulfill the role of Queen Consort?
Only by becoming Queen Consort could she fuse her destiny with that of Percival and protect the country for generations to come.
Under such voices, more and more commoners began to support the Saintess marrying the Crown Prince.
In the residence of General Nando, Nancy, who was under house arrest, listened to the news brought by a servant and smashed the flower vase in the room to vent her rage.
“I want to see my uncle.” She went on a hunger strike to make her point.
Eventually, she succeeded in seeing Nando.
“Uncle,” the weak Nancy knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.
“What qualifies that Saintess to marry Prince Brooklyn?
You’ve been supporting him all along, helping him ascend to power.
The position of Queen Consort should have been ours, the South family’s.
Uncle, are you willing to let it go?”
Nando quietly watched the girl kneeling on the ground, showing no sympathy in his gaze.
“Did you consider this when you betrayed your uncle in collaboration with the Queen Consort?”
“Uncle, I was deceived by that poisonous woman, the Queen Consort.
I realize my mistake.
Please forgive me.
Before my mother passed away, she entrusted you to care for me and arrange a good marriage for me.
Have you forgotten?
Maybe I should just go and join my mother now, so you won’t have to deal with me.”
Every time she mentioned her late mother, expecting the guilt towards her to make him forgive her.
But this time, she clearly underestimated the man’s cold heart and overestimated her command of the situation.
“You’re willful and arrogant, oppressing the people at will.
There’s already widespread resentment towards you among them.
Do you really think you could marry Prince Brooklyn against their wishes?
Not to mention, Prince Brooklyn doesn’t harbor any feelings for you.
Even if he did, the Holy Master would not agree.
You should give up sooner than later.”
Crying, Nancy said: “Uncle, why do you listen to that old woman?
You’ve been kind and just to her!”
Before she could finish, her throat was gripped with a rough hand.
She believed he could easily break her neck with just a little bit more pressure.
Nancy stared in disbelief at the man who had once spoiled her, her uncle, who now looked like a stranger.
It scared her.
“Nancy, you’re so foolish,” Nando shook his head.
“I was too indulgent towards you in the past, but no more.”
The man’s voice was calm, so calm it sent chills down Nancy’s spine.
“She is the Holy Master.
From now on, I won’t allow you to disrespect her.
Otherwise, I will kill you myself.
Do you understand?”
Nando asked softly.
Nancy nodded blankly.
Nando released his grip.
Nancy fell to her knees, clutching at her throat, coughing uncontrollably.
From an angle where nobody could see, her eyes were filled with deeply rooted resentment.
“A person should know their place.
Even if your uncle is a general, that’s not a reason for you to act arrogantly and domineeringly.
I will choose a good husband for you and look after you for the rest of your life.
If you’re content with this, you should know it’s the best you can hope for.
You shouldn’t covet what isn’t yours.”
“This is all I have to say.
You should manage yourself accordingly.”
Nando turned and walked out of the room, instructing the guard at the door, “Seal the door.
Other than delivering her Three Meals a Day, no one is to approach her.”
After leaving the backyard, Nando went to his study, where a servant girl stood at the door with a cup of tea.
