Amidst the wind and rain, Ling Xin followed closely behind the goddess, surrounded by a cacophony of excited shouts from the crowd due to the rain.
Ling Xin felt a lot of surprise...envious gazes fell on her, and she belatedly looked at herself.
The skirt shimmered, as if a layer of pearly luster separated the raindrops, and the parts not covered by the clothes were not wet.
Mermaid gauze has the ability to repel water.
A few thoughts flashed through Ling Xin's mind, her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she smiled happily.
Looking up at the small figure, also untouched by the rain, walking in the rain, it seemed out of place among the ordinary people around it who were also seeking shelter from the rain.
Did the goddess bestow upon her the celestial robe because she had some expectation of her?
"Goddess, you are so kind."
"..."
Seeing the goddess's expression of not understanding what she was talking about, the girl laughed even more heartily.
She was so happy. All that she had pursued and desired before was insignificant. Only Her Highness the Goddess was the guiding light for her.
Li Yue came down from the altar in a disheveled state, and Yan Pei tidied his clothes.
In no time, someone reported that it was raining simultaneously in the capital and surrounding counties, and the rain was extremely heavy!
With the drought looming, Li Yue breathed a sigh of relief. "Once this is over, the people can live in peace."
His eyes quickly sharpened, a hint of murderous intent in them, and he said, "Some vermin, I too must crush them one by one."
In the midst of a great calamity, certain monsters and demons are most active. Although a large number of people have been killed, some are either unable to act due to being busy or being restrained by various parties.
Yan Pei's eyes were fixed only on his moving hands, treating himself as a vessel, neither listening nor speaking.
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After three days of heavy rain, which raised fears of a major disaster following the drought, the rain gradually subsided and turned into a drizzle.
On this day, Li Yue was in high spirits when he went to court. Even through his crown, the officials could see the emperor's joy.
The reason is obvious.
"The drought in Qingzhou has been relieved, and the people have begun to cultivate the land again in preparation for next year's planting."
The drought situation in Yongzhou and Xuzhou has improved.
"Yizhou..."
The ministers were very perceptive. After the reports from various regions were completed, the Prime Minister led the other officials in congratulating the Emperor on his virtue and the stability of the Great Jin Dynasty.
While a harmonious and joyful scene of mutual respect and affection was unfolding on one side, tears were welling up in Fengyang Palace.
"Goddess, why do you drive me away? Did I do something wrong?" Her voice was soft and sorrowful, each word filled with tears, as if it contained endless grief.
Ling Xiao stared speechlessly at the beautiful woman who had collapsed to the ground, tears welling in her eyes, crying pitifully. He really wanted to sigh.
"Host, is your plan still feasible?" he muttered.
The little knife pulled its butt and opened its eyes. Shouldn't a beauty who never leaves his side and only wants to stay by his side for life be the exclusive domain of a proud and arrogant protagonist?
"Stop talking nonsense," Ling Xiao retorted, turning to Ling Xin, who was tilting her head back, letting her black hair fall down, and choking back tears.
A slightly puzzled opening:
"Why are you unhappy? The god of rain has resigned and a new god has taken office. The rain in the four seasons will be disordered for at least a few years."
I'm sending you with the imperial edict to various places to proclaim the changes in the priesthood; this will benefit both the Great Jin and you."
Of course, it was most beneficial to Ling Xiao himself. After causing trouble for so long, although he had earned a lot of points, the scope was always limited to the capital area.
In places far from the emperor's reach, and with the vast territory of the Great Jin Dynasty, many people only had a vague impression of the Goddess of Mount Tai.
Taking advantage of the recent end of the drought to spread faith is the best way to maximize profits.
Ling Xin was the best candidate.
It would also be very beneficial for Ling Xin herself. By using the name of the goddess, she could almost obtain a position second only to the emperor.
Isn't this what she's always been pursuing?
"Your Highness!" Ling Xin couldn't help but call out, her chest heaving violently as if she were trying to hold back something.
You want me to go, right?
Ling Xiao was taken aback, not knowing what nonsense she was spouting. If she didn't want her to go, why would she do this?
I was so tense I could hardly breathe. The anxious atmosphere, the subtle emotions—it was so stimulating!
Ling Xiao replied calmly, "I don't trust anyone else."
As if guided by some strange force, she added, "A lifetime in the mortal realm is but a hundred years. By accumulating merit through this experience, you may one day transcend worldly limitations."
Ling Xin's eyes grew brighter as she listened, until she finally nodded in agreement, her voice barely audible.
"I don't want to transcend this; what's wrong with the underworld?"
The system is numb.
Soon the emperor received bad news: the new god had taken the throne, but things were not going very smoothly for him.
His Great Jin might experience rain every day in the east, but not a drop of rain in the west.
Before she could even cling to her aunt's leg and complain, her aunt had already offered a solution.
They sent people to various places to spread the news of the change of the rain god, so that the belief in the new god would take root in people's hearts and help the four seasons be in harmony.
The emperor looked up at the frail woman below, said nothing, and spoke gently:
"Your aunt has taken a liking to you, so you must have something extraordinary about you. This journey has been long and arduous, and you have done your part for the Great Jin Dynasty. I have no choice but to reward you. What do you want?"
Ling Xin looked up and whispered, "Your Majesty need not trouble yourself. This is what Her Highness the Goddess desires; how could I ask for more?"
No, no, fine then. Li Yue was about to give Ling Xin a high praise for her noble character.
The next second
"However, on this trip I am honored to be Goddess's representative on earth, and I will not mention the materials, manpower, gold and silver for spreading the faith."
His Majesty has surely prepared all of this. For the sake of the Goddess's dignity, I have no choice but to shamelessly request His Majesty to bestow upon her a title and honor.”
Li Yue's lips twitched. He really wanted to say that he had no money. The disaster had almost emptied the national treasury, although a few hundred million yuan had been confiscated to replenish it.
But every little bit helps.
"I understand. The necessary funds and personnel will be allocated before departure. As for titles and ranks..."
This is indeed a difficult problem. To be precise, Ling Xin is not in court and cannot be granted a title, and the titles of female members of the imperial family are also not commensurate with her status.
After thinking for a moment, Li Yue said, "I bestow upon him the title of Grand Taoist Master, in charge of all Taoist affairs nationwide. Let his title be Jade Free."
Each word in this series of sentences is significant; the Grand Master represents the highest level that a living person can reach among Taoist priests throughout history.
The fact that she could command all the Taoist schools in the country was even more remarkable, which meant that Ling Xin could manipulate all the branches of Taoism at will, and that she could make decisions on the classics of each school with a single word.
Account bans are standard practice; Li Yue just picked one randomly.
After Ling Xin, who had maintained a smile throughout, left, the Emperor leaned back in his chair and gently tapped his knuckles on the desk.
Yan Pei
"Your Majesty, I am here."
The Emperor smiled inwardly and said, "Summon all the princes and ministers to their residences and tell them what the goddess wants to do. Hmm, let's go to the Marquis of Pingxi's residence first."
The Wang family's daughter is the most astute and opportunistic; she would surely understand his meaning. As citizens of the Great Jin, how could they not contribute to the country's prosperity and good weather?
Once the first person has paid, how can the others feel comfortable keeping their money to themselves?
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