Chapter 1267: Candidate for Chief Deputy
The three Second Deputies arrived at Taishang Place and headed straight for Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu’s new residence.
Although the three were influential figures within their respective Daoist Mansions, here in Taishang Place, they were nothing particularly special.
This area was naturally prime territory, the foremost neighborhood of the Daoist Order. Due to its prestige, the neighbors were far from ordinary.
The front gate of Princess Xuanzhen Mansion was directly across from the backyard of Xu Dacheng, the Huasheng Hall Master. Just one street away from the mansion’s garden was Li Changge’s residence, whose neighbor was Li Changsheng. Despite their large age difference, they were considered cousins within the family. To the left of the mansion was the home of the Tianji Hall Master, while to the right was the Yongzhou Mansion Master, who spent most of his time in Yongzhou, so the house remained empty for much of the year. Diagonally across the street was the home of Yao Shu, the Poluo Daoist Mansion Master and Qi Xuansu’s partner. Of course, Yao Shu was also usually absent, residing in Thanglong Prefecture, though his family remained in Jade Capital, so the house was not empty.
Du Yuhua’s former Daoist companion, Du Fuzhou’s father, lived nearby in a residence purchased by Du Fuzhou’s grandfather. Now that Du Fuzhou had come to Jade Capital to join his father, he was living in the ancestral home.
To put it bluntly, this was an area densely populated by Omniscient Sages. Even those who were not Omniscient Sages held significant backgrounds and had many connections to such figures. Thus, managing neighborly relations here was no trivial matter.
There was no room for arrogance here, but there was also no need to act submissively either. The fact that Qi Xuansu could purchase such a residence already showed his strength. Sooner or later, he would stand on equal footing with these Omniscient Sages, especially since Zhang Yuelu also lived here.
Those who lived here were well-informed and well-connected, so they would not stir up trouble for themselves.
Besides, the top-tier circle was actually quite small. Through various connections, everyone was linked—former superiors, subordinates, colleagues, teachers, relatives, and friends.
When the three women arrived at the main gate, Xu Jiaorong pointed at the empty space above the doorway and asked, “What plaque are you planning to hang?”
Zhang Yuelu replied, “We’re waiting for the Heavenly Preceptor’s calligraphy. He promised to write us something, but there’s been no news for so long that I feel awkward urging him. There’s still time, so there’s no rush.”
Lei Xiaohuan joked. “Qing Xiao, given your relationship with the Heavenly Preceptor, you should ask for several pieces of calligraphy. It’s best if you can even finalize the hall name as well.”