Eldest Princess Li Xiu was so shocked that she dropped her teacup.
In the past, Li Ziqi was the princess that the emperor doted on the most. She was doted on by countless people, but ever since she was rejected by Secondary Saint Zhou, her situation became very bad.
Even though many people didn't dare to slight her on the surface, they were gossiping behind her back, saying that she was a useless princess.
After all, this was the evaluation of a secondary saint, and it definitely wouldn't be wrong.
Those palace maids and eunuchs all secretly felt a sense of superiority.
So what if you are a princess?
That's because you were reincarnated. If we were to change our identities, we would definitely be more outstanding than you.
Li Ziqi could sense that those people who treated her with respect in the past were now looking down on her behind her back.
This was also the main reason why the little sunny egg left the palace and came to Jinling to visit her relatives.
He really couldn't stay at home any longer.
But now, in just two years' time, she made a great comeback and even broke the record, becoming the youngest great teacher in the history of the great teacher world.
This … isn't this too inconceivable?
No!
What was even more unbelievable was that Sun Mo could actually nurture the trash that the secondary saint deemed as trash into a genius?
"How do you think Sun Mo did it?"
Qi Mu`en was curious.
"I don't know!"
Li Xiu shook his head.
Qi Mu`en couldn't sit still anymore. He directly stood up. "I'll go and ask Prime Minister Zheng. I can't help but say that the judgment of a doyen who has lasted for three generations is truly sharp."
"Yes!"
Li Xiu sighed.
After Zheng Qingfang retired, his influence gradually weakened. Once he died, it would be even worse. But now, Zheng Qingfang was trying to befriend Sun Mo, treating him as a junior to protect and guide him.
In the future, Sun Mo would definitely repay him.
If Sun Mo became a secondary saint, even if he didn't say anything, no one would dare to offend the Zheng Clan.
This was the influence of a secondary saint.
"Why don't you think about the memorial to His Majesty?"
Qi Mu`en reminded.
The two of them had planned to dissolve their relationship after Sun Mo failed the 3-star examination. But who could have expected that Sun Mo would become the champion again?
They were still feeling melancholy, wondering what they should do. In the end, Ziqi erupted again the moment spring arrived.
Double records in one subject, his name would shake the great teacher world!
This meant that the teacher-student relationship between Sun Mo and Li Ziqi was known by everyone.
The royal family also wanted face.
If they were to dissolve their teacher-student relationship and find another high-ranking great teacher, how would others view the royal family?
"Miss Xiu, I'm going to say something that you may not like to hear."
Qi Mu`en had a serious expression on his face. "Becoming a three-time champion at the age of 22? This is unprecedented in the great teacher world. What realm do you think Sun Mo will be able to reach in the future?"
Li Xiu's expression was solemn. She was afraid of such a thing!
Given the royal family's capabilities, they could forcefully remove the teacher-student relationship between the two of them. But what if Sun Mo became a secondary saint in the future?
"Let's take a step back. If it was another secondary saint, would they be able to teach Ziqi well? After all, Secondary Saint Zhou rejected Ziqi. This means that he can't teach her. "
Qi Mu`en sighed.
That was the most important thing.
Everyone wanted to change Ziqi's teacher for her own good. However, with Ziqi's aptitude, Sun Mo might be the only one who could teach her according to her aptitude and dig out her potential.
"Prepare a heavy gift and entrust it to Premier Zheng. After Sun Mo returns, we will invite him to a banquet to thank him for his contributions to Ziqi!"
Li Xiu got up and returned to the study to write a letter to the Emperor.
…
Just as Li Xiu was writing the letter to the Great Tang Emperor, Li Yingqi, he had already received a more detailed report.
He liked Li Ziqi, and this was something that came from his bones.
His daughter was beautiful and had a pure heart. She simply didn't have any flaws at all until Secondary Saint Zhou rejected her.
Honestly speaking, the one who was hurt the most back then wasn't Li Ziqi. It was this Emperor.
He was just like any other parent in the world. He felt that his child was the best, but suddenly, a teacher told him that his child was a good-for-nothing.
What parents? Who would be able to endure such an evaluation?
They naturally wouldn't believe it.
However, Li Yingqi had no choice but to believe it. It was because the person who said this was a highly respected secondary saint. He was an authoritative figure in the great teacher world.
Honestly speaking, there was a period of time when Li Yingqi felt a little disdain for Li Ziqi in his heart. It was because he felt that his most perfect daughter had a flaw.
In the past, Li Yingqi would eat together with Li Ziqi after the court session ended. He wanted to be with her, see her smile, and listen to her speak.
But after he was rejected, Li Yingqi was afraid to see Li Ziqi.
This was also the reason why Li Yingqi didn't ask about Li Ziqi for two years after she went to Jinling.
Although on the surface, he told the empress that it was good for Ziqi to go out and relax, he actually felt complicated emotions toward this pearl of his.
The more he loved her in the past, the more he despised her now.
If Sun Mo knew of Li Yingqi's mentality, he'd definitely say that he was a perfectionist with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Such a person would only see things that were perfect.
"Haha! Haha! "
In the Righteous Virtue Hall, Li Yingqi held a few pieces of paper and laughed unrestrainedly.
"I've already said it. How can my Ziqi be trash?"
It wasn't that Li Yingqi hadn't considered the possibility that Secondary Saint Zhou had made a mistake. However, the reputation of a secondary saint was simply too resounding. Hence, he could only dispel this thought.
After all, who would dare to accept a student that even a secondary saint wouldn't accept?
This would make people feel that you have some dissatisfaction toward Secondary Saint Zhou.
Only a hothead like Sun Mo.
Moreover, he had proven that he was right.
"Sun Mo?"
Li Yingqi clicked his tongue and sighed. "I didn't expect a young man to be so impressive."
"Great Teacher Sun might be impressive, but I feel that Her Highness is more important. If she doesn't have talent, no matter how capable Great Teacher Sun is, he wouldn't be able to teach her."
Great Eunuch Hou Chun complimented.
"Mn!"
Li Yingqi acknowledged this sentence. He looked at Sun Mo's name and couldn't help but smile. "Sun Mo? You really didn't call him the wrong name. This black dog must have bitten the secondary saint quite a bit! "
"That's for sure. As long as Her Highness becomes more famous and has a higher star-level, Secondary Saint Zhou's status will continue to fall."
Hou Chun knew that Li Ziqi was a knot in His Majesty's heart. Hence, he seized the opportunity to say good things about her. At the same time, he silently mused that Sun Mo was going to soar to great heights.
"Draft a decree to bestow Peace County to Ziqi and bestow slaves with 1,000 households."
Li Yingqi was going to continue granting Li Ziqi land.
That 1,000 households meant that 1,000 families would all become slaves of Li Ziqi's land. Any output, including their lives and descendants, would be the little sunny egg's.
"Draft another decree. Sun Mo has taught well and is worthy of his title as a great teacher. Reward him with 10,000 gold, 10,000 silver, a royal manor, 1,000 pieces of silk and satin, 100 fine horses, 10 treasured swords, 800 slaves, Shunze County..."
Li Yingqi paced around, thinking about what he should reward Sun Mo with.
When Hou Chun heard the words Shunze County, he immediately grew anxious.
"Your Majesty, please be careful!"
Ever since the founding of the Great Tang Empire, it was very rare for people to bestow land. It was because a land was like a small country. Everything inside was decided by the owner.
Sun Mo's contributions were very great, but it couldn't be compared to expanding the empire's territory!
"It's just a county!"
Li Yingqi waved his hand, indicating that he didn't mind.
If Sun Mo saw the emperor acting like this, he would understand that this was a form of compensation. He felt that he had let Li Ziqi down by looking down on her previously. Hence, he wanted to make up for it with Sun Mo.
It could be considered an expression of loving the house and its crow.
Of course, Sun Mo was outstanding enough and was worthy for Li Yingqi to rope him in.
"Do you think we should reward him with the title of a grand tutor?"
Li Yingqi asked.
"This old slave is just a eunuch and doesn't understand these things!"
Hou Chun mentally mused. (Do I dare to say this?)
A eunuch participating in politics was simply asking for trouble. Moreover, the position of a grand tutor was responsible for guiding the crown prince in his studies. In the future, when the crown prince ascended to the throne, the grand tutor would naturally become the emperor's preceptor.
Who was the current grand tutor of the crown prince?
Han Cangshui!
He wasn't someone with a good temper.
He was an 8-star great teacher. If you wanted a 3-star great teacher to be on the same level as him, wouldn't this be smacking his face?
Hou Chun knew that these great teachers might not care about benefits, but they definitely cared about fame.
In the past, the other grand tutors all seemed to have made mistakes, but they were all taught a lesson by Han Cangshui.
"Great Teacher Han would most probably have some objections. Forget it, let's give Sun Mo the title of a young tutor!"
Li Yingqi made his decision.
This was also an honorary title, a secondary position of a grand tutor.
However, with this official position, one could freely enter and exit the back palace.
Usually, other than eunuchs, only the teachers of princes and princesses would have this chance.
"Do you think Ziqi can participate in the Five Countries Mock War next year?"
Li Yingqi felt a little agitated.
One of the reasons why he was so good to her was because of the Five Countries Mock War. It was because he was looking forward to her suppressing everyone and obtaining glory for the Great Tang.
In the Nine Provinces, because of the existence of the Darkness Continent, the various countries could invest their military forces there and carry out development. This would prevent wars from erupting because of problems like resources.
However, there weren't any major wars, but there were endless small conflicts. After all, it was impossible to coexist peacefully between humans, let alone between countries.
The Saint Gate relied on its powerful influence and had been doing its best to prevent wars. Hence, it came up with the strategy of the Five Countries Mock War.
(If your two countries aren't convinced, let's have a competition then!)
Who were the participants?
It was mainly the members of the royal family. At the same time, it also included the juniors of the royal family and ministers.
One couldn't help but say that this idea really poked the itch of the emperors. Who wouldn't want their next generation to suppress the other emperors?
Since they didn't have the chance to kill their enemies on the battlefield, they would obtain victory on the competition stage.
As time passed, the Great Tang and the other four countries formed the practice of holding a mock war once every four years. It was also known as the Five Countries Mock War.
Right now, it had a history of several hundred years. Moreover, it wasn't just a battle between members of the royal family. It had long since become a competition for the entire population.
The commoners also paid a lot of attention to the Five Countries Mock War because they could place bets and see how outstanding their king was at a close distance.
Once they won, they would bring great prestige to the king.
"It's definitely possible!"
How could Hou Chun dampen the emperor's mood? "We might even be able to bring back a championship for Your Majesty!"
"Get Ziqi and Sun Mo to enter the capital as soon as possible. I want to meet them!"
Li Yingqi couldn't wait any longer.
Just when the imperial envoy was riding on a fast horse and bringing the decree south, Sun Mo and the Calabash Brothers had also returned to the Central Province Academy.
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