Chapter 1099: Allies
After reading the two appointments, Lu Yushu was the first to congratulate Qi Xuansu. “Congratulations, Sage Qi.”
Right after, the others stepped forward, as if on cue, forming a loose circle around Qi Xuansu and applauding him.
Zhang Yuelu stood closest to Qi Xuansu. She spoke with genuine warmth, “Congratulations!”
Qi Xuansu cupped his hands to return a salute, then looked toward Zhang Yuelu without saying anything.
The others were tactful enough not to interrupt the two at this moment.
There was a time when most people did not think highly of Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu as a couple. Many believed Qi Xuansu was overreaching, unable to understand what Zhang Yuelu saw in him.
But today, such opinions have vanished completely. Most now thought the two were a perfect match, destined for each other. No one questioned Zhang Yuelu’s choice anymore. They only praised her extraordinary foresight, saying that she was unmatched when it came to choosing a Daoist companion.
Back then, among so many people, Qi Xuansu was unremarkable, yet she alone had seen his limitless future with a single glance.
Many could only comfort themselves by saying that Zhang Yuelu was born into a powerful lineage, so she naturally knew things ordinary people did not.
Xu Jiaorong was also among those offering congratulations. Qi Xuansu turned to her and said, “Second Deputy Xu, congratulations to you as well.”
While Qi Xuansu was still unconscious, Lu Yushu had already announced Xu Jiaorong’s appointment. Everyone had congratulated her then. Even Wang Jiaoying, who had been present, was acting warm and cordial, as if there were no enmity between them.
Xu Jiaorong was no fool. She accepted Wang Jiaoying’s congratulations, not wanting to show her grudge in public.