She is Jianxiu

Chapter 1475 The Great Sacrificial Wine Master

After Zhao Chun's battle with Suo Tu Yi, all the noble families in the capital of Jin Lai Kingdom knew her name. They also learned that she came from outer space and had no noble family support behind her. This strength and background were enough to make these noble families eager to win her over as soon as possible.

In just two or three days, the number of aristocratic scholars visiting his door was so great that even the Imperial Censor was taken aback.

However, Zhao Chun did not see a single person. Since returning from the Benxing Terrace that day, she acted as if nothing had happened, occasionally entering into meditation, and occasionally offering a few pointers to Si Queyi. When the latter asked her what was on her mind, Zhao Chun only answered with one word—

and so on.

West Sichuan Road, inside Maozhou City.

Si Que Dan Yun was also waiting. She summoned the clan elders to the hall, holding a letter that had just been sent back from the capital that morning. Her expression revealed barely concealed excitement.

“This is an urgent letter from the branch family in Lijing,” she said, raising her hand and handing the letter directly to Elder Chongwen below her. She nodded and said, “The letter is written by Deyin himself. Judging from the recent activities of the Suotu family, they should have known about this matter before us. It can also serve as a witness.”

Seeing Elder Chongwen read the letter, Si Que Danyun continued, “The letter says that the companion chosen by my Si Que clan, the benefactor of my clansman Si Queyi, has now achieved the rank of third grade and has taken up the position of tutor in the upper courtyard of the Gu She Academy.”

After speaking, she lowered her gaze to the people on either side of her. Before they could show any surprise, she smiled and said, "It is said that after Master Zhao became the master, he was challenged to a duel by that third-rank scholar from the Suotu family. The two fought to a draw on the Benxing Platform, and Master Zhao ultimately defeated Suotu Yi. I'm afraid everyone in the capital is talking about this now!"

If the previous event was somewhat surprising, it was the subsequent defeat of Suotuyi that truly silenced the elders in the hall, leaving them speechless for a long time.

Knowing that Si Que Dan Yun, as the patriarch of the family, would never deceive everyone with such a thing, the elders all looked at Chong Wen in unison. Seeing that his face was pale and his hands holding the letter were trembling slightly, they knew that the contents of the letter were exactly the same as what Si Que Dan Yun had said.

Immediately someone stood up and said with joy, "Congratulations, Ancestor! If our Sique Clan can get on the good side of such a powerful person, it will not be long before we can stand on equal footing with the Suotu Clan, the Chao Clan and the Prefect's Mansion."

These words sounded naive, and carried a hint of exaggerated excitement. Si Que Dan Yun sighed and disagreed, saying, "How can a family's prosperity rely on outsiders? Although Master Zhao is powerful, her relationship with my Si Que clan is not particularly deep. Besides, she comes from beyond the heavens and possesses such merits. If she truly wanted to be recruited by a noble family and enjoy wealth and honor, she wouldn't have remained anonymous in my Si Que clan for so many years."

"I noticed that she had no interest in aristocratic families in her words. If I kept pressing on this matter, it might offend her. So, in my reply, I instructed the branch family members not to go and disturb her."

As soon as he finished speaking, seeing the disappointed expressions on the faces of the elders, Si Que Dan Yun changed the subject and mentioned that after Zhao Chun took office as the tutor, the original spot for the companion student had become vacant. Now, another person could be selected to enter the academy, which made the crowd below happy again.

As for the contents of the reply, besides a few words of admonition to the clansmen, there was also a secret letter to be entrusted to Zhao Chun, which was beyond the knowledge of Elder Chongwen and others.

When Si Que Deyin arrived with the secret letter, she specifically asked Si Que Yi to deliver it. However, the latter shook her head and said softly, "Someone came today to deliver an imperial decree, which has already summoned Master Zhao away. If you have any important matters to discuss, please tell me first. I will then relay this matter to Master Zhao after she returns."

Si Que Deyin thought for a moment and readily agreed, "That's fine, but this secret letter was specifically requested by the Ancestor to be delivered to Master Zhao. Once Yi-mei has it, you must not let anyone else see it." "Of course," Si Que Yi promised.

Si Que Deyin then asked, "By the way, Yi-mei, you said that Master Zhao was invited away. Do you know which house he went to?"

She noted that Zhao Chun's door had been constantly visited these past few days, and assumed that some powerful family had managed to persuade this important figure to come over. Unfortunately, the Sique clan lacked any third-rank scholars and was far less established than the powerful families in the capital. With such a sought-after figure before them, even the patriarch hesitated and dared not compete with others.

Si Queyi took the secret letter and said somewhat vaguely, "He doesn't look like someone from a noble family; he looks more like an attendant in front of the Grand Master of Ceremonies."

“That must be the Infant Platform Chief of the Martial Arts Department,” Si Que Deyin pondered. “Master Zhao defeated Suo Tu Yi and is now a leading figure in the academy. He should be summoned by the Chief of the Martial Arts Department for an audience.”

The two discussed the matter a few more times, and since their master was not present, Si Que Deyin could not linger there any longer. So they took their leave, unaware that the attendant who came to deliver the decree, though under the command of the Imperial Chancellor, was not the Imperial Chancellor Yingtai Zhi Qiu of the Martial Arts Path.

The attendant's surname was Chao, and his given name was Li. He also came from a powerful family. Zhao Chun had some impression of him and remembered that this was the Chao family in Guangtong Lane in Mianzhou City, who were on par with the Suotu family.

The man before them was a fourth-rank official, enough to support a family of considerable size, not just in Mianzhou City, but even in the capital. Yet now, he willingly bowed his head in gratitude and became a servant before the Grand Master's door, even instructing Zhao Chun in front of the hall: "With the Grand Master inside, please be careful with your words and actions, and do not be disrespectful."

The Grand Master of the Gushe Academy in the Jinlai Kingdom is named Mitian. Although she is a native of the Qianming Realm, there is no clan in the capital that matches her name. This means that she is most likely not from the Jinlai Kingdom, and this position of Grand Master is very likely directly assigned by her superiors.

Therefore, compared to the other three chief priests, Mi Tian must know far more inside information.

Zhao Chun nodded slightly, but did not reply to Chao Li's words. She walked forward and thought to herself that she had already seen many immortals and great powers in the Three Thousand Worlds, so why should she bow and scrape to a second-rank scholar and be so grateful?

And deep down, she didn't think that this Grand Master of the Heavenly Realm would be a kind person.

We still have to deal with things as they come, and respond to each move as it comes.

Upon entering the hall, one immediately senses that its owner is not the type of scholar who indulges in affectation. The surroundings are simply and openly furnished, with even the calligraphy and paintings displayed being scarce. As one walks forward, one can only see faint traces of flowing, unrestrained calligraphy on the walls. Although the scripts differ, it is clear that they are all from the same hand.

Zhao Chun averted her gaze, but she herself caught the eye of the master of the hall. The man's body was extremely tall and imposing, like a dharma image solidified in the hall, which made Zhao Chun look up and feel somewhat surprised.

This Priest of the Heavenly Realm is indeed as described in myths and legends, possessing three heads and six arms!