LRAB Chapter 247 Disciple Acquisition
Chapter 247 Disciple Acquisition
In the capital city of Jing Nation, praises for the achievements of Gu Lan echoed among the aristocrats and commoners alike. In no time, the reputation of Jingyang King no longer lingered with the image of a womanizing monarch.
Instead, the romantic tale of silently safeguarding the empress, as imagined by everyone, spread from the capital to the surrounding regions at an astonishing speed.
The rapid dissemination was jaw-dropping. The primary reason for such rapid spread was the celestial phenomenon on the day of the little princess's birth, witnessed by all the people of Jing Nation.
Additionally, the news of Great Yu's demise shortly thereafter caused the entire Jing Nation to erupt in excitement!
Of course, voices were rationalizing that the downfall of Great Yu was the achievement of the entire Jing Nation, the achievement of the empress, not solely attributed to one individual...
"Don't preach to me about grand principles! I only know that Jingyang King has allowed me to live a good life, and I miss his benevolence!"
"Yes! Ever since we heard of Jingyang King's name, there has never been a shortage of rice in our household. Isn't this a reincarnation of Bodhisattva?"
"Jingyang King also destroyed Great Yu's despicable emperor, allowing us all to live peacefully. For this alone, I am willing to bow and pray to him!"
Some stood up to calm the crowd, while others naturally stood up to sing praises.
The people of Jing Nation, especially those on the border, had long been fed up with the oppression from Great Yu.
When they learned that the greatest hero in Great Yu's downfall was Gu Lan, every one of them felt genuine gratitude and admiration towards him. This sentiment was particularly keenly felt by the impoverished.
In no time, shrines dedicated to Gu Lan began to appear in various parts of Jing Nation, each attracting devout followers.
With the demise of Great Yu, Jing Nation not only expanded its territory but also reached an unprecedented height of prosperity!
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"The people of Jinzhou erect shrines in your honor..."
"The people of Huangzhou erect shrines in your honor..."
"The people of Dongzhou erect shrines in your honor..."
"Fortune +1000 +1000 +1000..."
Days flowed slowly. Gu Lan's face was filled with joy, not only because of the continuous increase in fortune but also because of the little baby girl, Gu Simu, nestled in his arms, whom he adored.
When Gu Lan looked over, little Simu blinked her big eyes back at him. Her eyes resembled precious jewels, with faint shadows of golden dragons and phoenixes swimming within, giving her a noble and mysterious aura.
As she gazed at Gu Lan, little Simu extended her chubby arms, smiling and babbling incessantly. Clearly, she was asking to be held!
Gu Lan couldn't refuse. He reached out, intending to lift his daughter, only to discover that little Simu possessed astonishing strength.
Before he could exert any force, little Simu had already climbed onto his neck along his arm.
"Simu, that's daddy's head, not a toy..."
"Hey, come down! Ears are not for pulling! Nostrils are not for poking! Don't tug at the mouth..."
Seeing this, the palace maids attending to them quickly lowered their heads. Whether it was out of reverence for the renowned Jingyang King or to conceal their suppressed laughter, it was uncertain.
Watching little Simu nibble on the fruit, this kind of happiness was something others couldn't comprehend.
During Gu Lan's enjoyment of parenthood, Mu Yuyan also recovered her health.
She was already very powerful herself. Although giving birth to little Simu had depleted some of her vitality, under Gu Lan's various elixirs, she quickly recovered.
At this moment, Grand Tutor Su Hua and the Confucian scholar Zhang Qingwei of Jixia Academy both arrived at the palace to pay their respects.
In the Hall of Nurturing Harmony...
Both of them initially cited various scriptures and praised the rare auspicious signs of the birth of the little princess, a phenomenon seldom seen in the world.
At first, Mu Yuyan listened with pleasure, but soon she felt that something was amiss with their words.
While they genuinely praised, there seemed to be an undercurrent of competition between them!
Moreover, they were also close friends.
Mu Yuyan thought for a moment and already had an answer in her heart.
She didn't expose them and instead waited for them to reveal their intentions.
Sure enough, after the continuous praise, when they
were almost out of breath, seeing the clever empress remaining silent, they finally stated their purpose.
"Your Majesty, we are willing to take on the responsibility of teaching and assisting the princess!"
"Your Majesty, we are also willing to take on the responsibility of teaching and assisting the princess!"
"Your Majesty!"
"I am a tutor for three generations of emperors, having contributed to the country. Teaching and assisting the princess is my duty!"
"Your Majesty!"
"I am the highest-ranking scholar of the academy, having contributed to the education of the nation. Teaching and assisting the princess is also my duty... Senior Brother, please don't compete with your junior on this matter!"
Zhang Qingwei stared at Su Hua with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
"You live outside the palace every day, Your Highness will be in the East Palace in the future, it's inconvenient for you!"
"..."
The two of them exchanged words, obviously both wanting to become the teacher of the newborn princess!
After all, that little princess was no ordinary princess. Her father was the patron of the academy, enshrined in the Tianji Pavilion by the sages and saints, the undisputed number one figure of the time!
Whoever became the teacher of the little princess would surely make a name for themselves throughout Jing Nation, and even leave a mark in history...
A celestial phenomenon like the birth of the little princess, not only in Jing Nation, but even in the four great dynasties, was a rare occurrence throughout history.