Hei Baizi was also a little embarrassed: "So it's Madam Chu. I didn't expect her to look so young. I thought she was the elder sister of the chief priest or something, haha."
Qin Wanru was overjoyed, and her displeasure vanished. She realized that she was still the young and beautiful Wanru she remembered.
Hei Baizi's gaze fell on Chu Huanzhao, who had poked her head out. Seeing that she was quite pretty and clever, he couldn't help but ask, "This must be Miss Chu. Would you be interested in learning chess with me?"
Qin Wanru was overjoyed. If she could become Hei Baizi's apprentice, she could walk with her head held high in the ladies' circle of Mingyue City. Now you all can see how useless and good-for-nothing Xiao Zhao used to be.
To everyone's surprise, Chu shook his head and said, "No, playing chess is the most boring thing. I can't even understand it. I want to learn from my brother-in-law."
Qin Wanru was so angry that her liver hurt. Did her silly daughter even know what kind of opportunity she had just rejected?
Ugh, I'm so angry! I'm going to get a stick and give that brat a good beating when I get back.
She quickly smiled apologetically, "Fifth Master, please don't take it to heart. Children don't know any better, and their words are innocent. It would be wonderful if they could learn from you..."
To everyone's surprise, Hei Baizi shook his head: "Forget it, it's more promising for her to learn from her brother-in-law. I won't take what belongs to someone else."
He looked at Zuan and said, "It seems the Grand Master won't have time to play chess with me today. Let's do it another day."
After saying that, he smiled and waved, his figure gradually disappearing into the mountains and fields.
Seeing him leave, Qin Wanru couldn't help but grab her daughter's ear: "You brat, do you even know what you just refused? If you relied on yourself, you would never have a chance to get into the National Academy in your entire life. But you just got lucky and Mr. Wu was willing to take you as his disciple, and you actually refused."
"Ouch, that hurts! Brother-in-law, help me quickly!" Chu Huanzhao hurriedly hugged Zu An. "Brother-in-law, why did that Hei Baizi call you 'Sacrificial Master' just now?"
Qin Wanru was also stunned. She had been distracted by the initial misunderstanding and the opportunity of Xiao Zhao, and only now did she realize that Hei Baizi had indeed called him that.
Zuan smiled and said, "Because I am now the head priest of this academy."
Qin Wanru hurriedly covered his mouth: "Grandpa, don't talk nonsense. I heard that the Chief Priest is an Earth Immortal with the ability to communicate with the heavens and the earth. If you speak carelessly and offend him in his territory, no one can save you."
Zuan sighed: "I really didn't lie. I'm truly the Chief Priest now. It's impossible that Black and White Zi are also conspiring to deceive me."
Qin Wanru was somewhat dazed: "But...but how is this possible?"
Everything before her eyes was beyond her comprehension; the legendary god-like priest had actually become her son-in-law?
The sacred place that all spiritual practitioners yearn for is under the control of my son-in-law.
At this moment, besides the sound of wheels, another very rhythmic sound soon rang out on the mountain path. Just by listening to the sound, one could imagine a pair of long legs in high heels, the stiletto heels clicking and clattering on the bluestone pavement.
Just then, a surprised voice rang out: "Ah Zu, you're back!"
Qin Wanru took a closer look, and the first thing that caught her eye was a pair of long, black-stockinged legs. She was filled with envy and jealousy. Only a woman knows how rare it is to have legs that are perfectly round, symmetrical, straight, and long.
"Principal Jiang!" Upon seeing an old acquaintance, Qin Wanru disregarded her previous opinion that this young woman was even more arrogant than the noble ladies of Mingyue City and couldn't help but laugh. "Grandpa, you really are joking with me. Principal Jiang didn't even ask you to be the chief priest. Tell me honestly, did you have someone pretend to play those black and white pieces just now?"
Jiang Luofu was taken aback, and subconsciously replied, "He is the chief priest. It's just that we are too familiar with each other. He used to always bow to me, so it's a little strange for me to bow to him now."
"Huh?" Qin Wanru was stunned, her mind buzzing. Was Azu really the chief priest?
Chu Huanzhao jumped three feet high and grabbed Zu An's arm, shaking it: "Brother-in-law, you are so amazing! What other identities do you have that I don't know about? Tell me quickly, I am very quick to learn, unlike my mother who is so naive."
Upon hearing this, Qin Wanru glared fiercely at her daughter. "This brat is mocking me too."
Jiang Luofu's gaze fell on Chu Huanzhao's arm that was holding Zu An's arm, and the two of them were rubbing against each other's chests. Their relationship was just too good.
Qin Wanru hurriedly asked the question that had been bothering her: "But isn't the Chief Priest that old immortal...?"
Jiang Luofu sighed, "Our teacher had an accident some time ago and has passed away, passing the position of chief priest to Azu..."
Qin Wanru only heard those few words clearly; she didn't hear a single word that followed.
Haha, Ah Zu is the Chancellor of the National Academy!
My judgment was indeed excellent; I defied all opposition and married Chu Yan to him.
Back then, the people of Mingyue City laughed at me, both to my face and behind my back, saying that I was out of my mind to marry my daughter to a good-for-nothing.
Now let's see who's lost their mind!
How could you mere mortals compare to my discerning eye?
Well, luckily I was strict with him when he first came into the family. If it weren't for my earnest teachings, how could he have worked so hard and grown to where he is today?
The Demon Regent, a Human Marquis who earned his title through his own hard work, the Crown Princess's most favored minister, and now the Chancellor of the National Academy!
I really want to go back to Bright Moon City right now and play a few rounds of mahjong with those ladies. Madam Xie's two children have become so arrogant since they joined the academy's back mountain.
As a result, my son-in-law is now a Libationer. Do you even know what a Libationer is?
How can I subtly and effortlessly put on this act in front of those ladies, without making it seem deliberate?
She must have been thinking of something funny, because her face was full of silly grins.
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