[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce":3,"chapter-the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},396649,661,"Chapter 13: An Adorable and Stubborn Little Girl","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>\"Hoam...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the palace hallway, Nolan strolled leisurely with his left hand tucked into his pocket, while his right hand covered his yawning mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few tears welled up in the corners of his eyes as he gave his head a light shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... it's all because of that stupid succession,\" he muttered sulkily. \"If it weren't for that, I'd be relaxing right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his father brought up the succession, he should've been enjoying a carefree tour of the Imperial Capital, Solvaria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his freedom was gone. He had to start preparing to help Elina face off against those annoying princes in the battle for the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make things worse, his monthly allowance had also been cut by the old man. By next month, he'd barely have any money left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, he had saved up quite a bit—and he still had income from the business he'd been secretly running ever since he reincarnated into this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even with his allowance slashed by fifty percent, he could still live a relaxed, comfortable life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some might have wondered why he looked so desperate in the throne room earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that was just an act. If he hadn't put on a show, the old man might have gotten suspicious and given him an even harsher punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Nolan was lost in thought, the sound of faint sobbing reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? Is someone crying?\" He murmured, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes, realizing the sound was coming from the palace garden—about a hundred meters away from where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he headed toward it. When he arrived, he saw a little girl crying bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long, silver-white hair, with a pink ribbon tied sweetly behind her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her petite figure and chubby, bun-like cheeks made her look adorably fragile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed continuously from her red eyes, soaking her round cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eliza?\" Nolan froze for a moment, then slowly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl in front of him was Eliza—his younger sister from the seventh concubine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After her mother died of illness, Eliza had been left in the care of Cedric's mother, Cassandra Kleith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan hadn't expected to find her in such a state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did someone upset her? But who would dare?\" He muttered, narrowing his eyes and scanning the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one around—not even a servant or a guard in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be Cedric?\" The thought crossed his mind, and it immediately made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only that damn four-eyed bastard could've done something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the beginning, Cedric had clearly despised Eliza—the child the old man had entrusted to his mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't help that the Kleith family, the powerful household of the prime minister, had always favored sons over daughters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That ancient tradition should've been long obsolete—even in this world. But for some reason, the Kleith family still clung to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Cassandra—Cedric's mother—had managed to marry the Emperor, which dramatically elevated her status within the Kleith family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Eliza was disliked by Cedric—and perhaps even by the entire Kleith household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the traditions they upheld, Eliza wasn't even Cassandra's biological daughter, so in their eyes, her status must have been incredibly low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping out of his thoughts, Nolan looked at Eliza with a gaze full of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn't share the same mother, Eliza was still his sister—and he couldn't bring himself to just walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a long sigh, he stepped forward and stopped behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eliza, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of his voice startled the little girl. She quickly stood up, wiped her eyes, and turned to face him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw who it was, she forced a smile and said, \"It's okay, Brother Nolan. I was just playing by myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan glanced at the tear tracks still visible on her flushed cheeks, then let out a soft chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Playing, huh?\" He said as he crouched down and gently wiped her tears. \"Then what are these? Why is your face wet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza's expression froze. She realized she'd been caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pressed together as she lowered her head and gave a small shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay, Brother Nolan. You don't have to worry. It's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stubbornness left Nolan speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her age, she should've been playing freely, enjoying a carefree childhood. But being born into the Imperial family—that was never an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with her mother gone, there was no one Eliza could truly rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An idea crossed Nolan's mind, and a small smile tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have anything important to do today?\" He asked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza looked puzzled for a moment, then shook her head. \"Nothing, Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great!\" Nolan nodded in satisfaction before lifting her into his arms. \"I'm heading to the capital for a bit of fun. Want to come with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of the capital, Eliza's round face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The capital?\" she echoed, swallowing nervously. A flicker of excitement lit up her eyes—only to quickly fade as she remembered her strict stepmother. She shook her head weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to go, Brother,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan could sense the unspoken longing behind her answer and smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid of Mother Cassandra?\" he asked playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza: ( ˵ •̀ □ •́ ˵ )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know?\" Her eyes widened, and her mouth dropped open in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as she realized what she'd just admitted, she quickly shut her mouth tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reaction was so cute that Nolan couldn't resist pinching her soft, round cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm your brother. Of course I know what you're thinking,\" he said with a mischievous grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza's cheeks flushed, and she turned away shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what do you say?\" Nolan asked again. \"Want to come to the capital with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Eliza didn't answer right away. She hesitated, clearly caught between temptation and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her uncertainty, Nolan quickly added, \"Relax. If Mother Cassandra gets angry, I'll take the blame. I mean, I even dared to argue with Father—dealing with a concubine like her is nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words worked like magic, casting a spell over Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost without realizing it, she slowly nodded and whispered, \"Then... I'm in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! That's more like it!\" Nolan laughed heartily and planted a quick kiss on her chubby cheek. \"Let's go! And if there's anything you want, just say the word—I'll buy you everything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the prince—infamous across the Empire for his many bad nicknames—set off for the capital city of Solvaria, carrying the sweet, adorable little girl in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to him, from a distance, a woman stood watching with a sullen expression and eyes full of irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stinky little brother... Leaving without inviting me? Just wait—I'll make you pay for this! Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1125,"2026-05-30T06:57:16.060Z","2026-06-01T04:30:34.828Z",1,"novelbin.me","5cfc046b9d0e3d9800d3c987cd8d4824a8aba35f68f59f62bcc9b132713792a5","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-14","the-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-chapter-12",748,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-hidden-extra-the-lazy-prince-refuses-to-asce-cover.jpg"]