"I thought he only knew about this because he was the grand-disciple of the Grand Master. But seeing Master Guangyi's reaction today, he must also know that the Grand Master has accepted Nian Nian as his direct disciple?" Huo Chengche continued.

Since its founding, Xiheng Kingdom has had many national teachers, but only Master Yeji has been called a "great national teacher" since the founding of the dynasty.

Master Yeji had been practicing in seclusion for many years. When his disciple graduated and went down the mountain for training, he was appointed as the national teacher by the late emperor, but he encountered some thorny issues. Therefore, before his death, he asked his master, Master Yeji, to come out of the mountains.

Later, because of his divination predictions, the Sixth Princess died tragically, and Master Yeji resigned from his position as Imperial Preceptor. His disciple, Changxu, became the new Imperial Preceptor.

Therefore, even though Ye Ji no longer holds the title of Imperial Preceptor, his position within the Imperial Preceptor Temple remains supreme. Moreover, although Ye Ji possesses boundless Taoist magic and has numerous disciples, he has no direct lineage disciple.

If Ruocha Nianzhen is his direct disciple, then it would not be excessive for everyone in the Imperial Preceptor Temple to respectfully call her "Little Martial Aunt"!

Sure enough, as soon as Huo Chengche said this, the Empress Dowager and Emperor Chongjin, who had just been looking at him with curiosity, immediately realized what was going on.

Emperor Chongjin asked with great surprise, "Oh? So Master Yeji went on a pilgrimage to Hengchang? Our little Niannian is indeed a lucky star, with extraordinary wisdom. She was taken in by Master Yeji as his direct successor at such a young age?"

Xuan Di also sensed the Empress Dowager and Emperor Chongjin's scrutiny. His eyes flashed, but before he could glare at the culprit, he heard Huo Chengche's attempt to save the day.

He glanced at Huo Chengche in surprise, only to catch the guy's eyes constantly glancing at the cute little sister in his arms. He immediately snorted inwardly.

However, seeing that he genuinely cared about his little baby, Xuan Di, unusually, did not refute Huo Chengche's words and went along with him, saying, "Yes, not long after Nian Nian was born, Master Ye Ji wanted to take Nian Nian as his direct disciple, and my father has already agreed."

As he spoke, Xuandi also shot a dagger-like glare at Master Guangyi.

Master Guangyi had already realized that he had caused trouble for a certain young master. After being poked by Xuandi's gaze, he shrank back in fear and quickly replied.

"Yes, yes, Your Highness is perceptive. The Imperial Preceptor Temple often keeps in touch with Master Yeji and knows a little about his whereabouts."

In this way, the doubts that the Empress Dowager and Emperor Chongjin had just raised were completely dispelled.

As for the little boy, he blinked his bright eyes and asked in a childish voice, "Oh, so Niannian is their little aunt! Uncle Beard didn't tell Niannian that he has other disciples!"

As she spoke, the little dumpling pouted, her chubby cheeks puffed out a bit, and she let out a soft, childish "humph," muttering in a spoiled tone:

"Uncle Beard is lying! He clearly said he only had one little darling, Nian Nian, but there are others! Hmph! Then Uncle Beard isn't Nian Nian's only precious master anymore! Hmph!"

Hmm? Hmm?

The more I listen to this, the more something seems off.

Zhuangyou's eyelids twitched, and she quickly stuffed a mouthful of fish soup into her little darling's mouth, afraid that if she continued talking, she might lose her composure...

Xuandi silently shoved the little baby into Zhuangyou's arms and pretended not to recognize him by touching his nose.

Fortunately, the Empress Dowager and Emperor Chongjin were used to it and simply laughed it off, not taking it to heart.