Chapter 1601: The Reencounter (4)
Gu Xijiu was promoted to be the National Celestial Master. Rong Jialuo even built her a private residence. The officer who came to make the announcement was radiating with a big smile when he invited her to visit the private house, saying that the place was built secretly under the emperor’s order and that it was meant to be a surprise.
Gu Xijiu was puzzled. It was commonly known that there were two celestial masters in the Feixing Kingdom, who were Celestial Master Zuo, Di Fuyi, and Celestial Master You, Tian Jiyue respectively. Both of their statuses in the kingdom were on an equal share of honor. Certainly, due to his high profile, Di Fuyi became more commonly known to the people. He was assumed to be more powerful than Tian Jiyue. When people talked about the celestial master, they would think of Celestial Master Zuo immediately.
Celestial master had become a sacred name in popular belief. When Rong Jialuo suddenly conferred the title of ’National Celestial Master’ on Gu Xijiu, her status must be presumably predominant over both Celestial Master Zuo and Celestial Master You. Could the people accept it?
Rong Jialuo’s conferment would undoubtedly push her to the apex of her achievement. At the same time, she would also become an easy target for public criticism.
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Gu Xijiu over thought about it. When she was finally conferred with the title, a bumper audience celebrated her success with an eager enjoyment. When her car moved slowly through the crowds, people constantly cheered for her. It was all very happening.
They called out her name loudly and proudly by addressing her as the National Celestial Master[3]. The crowd was entirely delighted by her presence. They joyously sang and danced in celebration. It seemed like her conferment was of popular approval.