The matter was quite simple. Palamela had become famous at a young age and had once received sponsorship from many people.
He had not wanted that sponsorship, because his family was not short on money either. At the very least, they counted as modest tycoons.
But refusing was not an option. Both the school and the Awakened One Administration Department had hoped he would accept it and not stir up conflict or division.
That was how he came to know Patrice's maternal grandfather. Later, the two of them got along fairly well.
Qu Jianlei had no interest in such gossip. He merely asked, "So what if she's the Marquis's daughter? Why should we consider her opinion?"
There were four Supremes among them. Did they really need to care about an A-rank's feelings?
As soon as he said that, the expressions of the three Supremes opposite him became somewhat awkward.
After a while, Palamela answered in a deep voice, "She's third in the line of succession... the old Marquis is about to die."
It was not only Palatu Marquis who was nearing death. The first and second heirs in line were also close to dying.
To put it simply, the old Marquis was about to reach three hundred years old. He had outlived countless heirs in line.
The current first and second heirs had both been born to wives he married later, and they were both nearing one hundred and fifty.
He also had several younger sons, but their cultivation talent was mediocre, so they ranked much lower in succession.
Patrice, on the other hand, was still young but exceptionally gifted. She had already advanced to A-rank, which was why she was third in line.
The fourth and fifth heirs were from the Grandson Generation and even the great-grandson generation. One