Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 436 Taiyin Xingjun
heaven.

Peony garden.

The attendant Shenying was taking Xiao Chen and Princess Wansheng towards somewhere in the peony garden.

On the road.

Princess Wan Halloween suddenly sent a message to Xiao Chen through the Mosquito brand wireless phone:

"King Jinjiao, I find that the current Peony God seems to be a little lazy and not very serious about his work."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen asked in a voice transmission:

"Ao Yao, what do you mean?"

Princess Halloween said:

"King Jinjiao, you may not have noticed this peony garden. At first glance, the flowers are in full bloom and dazzling."

"But if you look carefully, you will find that some weeds have quietly grown among them. Although these weeds are inconspicuous, they will ruthlessly compete for the nutrients needed by the peonies during their growth."

"I see."

Xiao Chen didn't know much about flowers and plants, but after hearing what Princess Wansheng said, he looked at the peony garden carefully.

Sure enough, upon closer inspection, Xiao Chen discovered that there were indeed some weeds growing in the garden, competing with the peonies for living space.

Xiao Chen couldn't help but think in his heart, after all, not every Bimawen is like Sun Wukong, who can raise the Pegasus to be fat and plump.

When Sun Wukong was the Horse Keeper, it was:

"The horse is kept awake day and night to nourish the horses. It is fine to play with them during the day, but at night they are carefully watched. If the horses are asleep, they should be driven to eat grass; if they are wandering, they should be caught and put in the trough."

In order to take good care of the horse, Sun Wukong didn't even sleep at night.

"It seems that the gods in heaven are just like this 'Peony God'. There are also many gods who are passive and lazy in their work."

Xiao Chen looked at the weeds deep in the peony garden and couldn't help but shook his head and laughed.

……

"The Old Man Under the Moon", also known as "Yue Lao", is the red god of joy in charge of marriage between heaven and earth, and is also the "god of matchmaking" praised by everyone.

Yue Lao holds a mysterious "marriage book" in his hand, which records the destined marriages of men and women in the world.

According to the records in the "marriage book", Yue Lao will gently tie the feet of men and women who are destined to be together with a magical "red thread". From then on, no matter where they are, no matter how many ups and downs they have to go through, they will eventually become husband and wife.

The ancients once said: "Marriage is tied by a thread a thousand miles apart. There is an old man under the moon who manages marriages. He predestines and secretly uses only a red thread to trip a person's feet."

He added: "The Yue Lao Temple is right before our eyes, and a thread of fate is tied to our destiny."

This is the reason why “Yue Lao’s red string ties marriages together”.

Of course, Yue Lao really exists in the world of Journey to the West.

The golden-nosed, white-haired rat demon said to Tang Monk, "Elder! I only thought that our past lives were bound together by a red rope, and we are as harmonious as fish and water."

This "tying the red rope" incident refers to the work of Yue Lao.

……

The Red Luan Star is a lucky star in mythology and legends, representing happy events such as marriage and childbirth.

"Princess Longji" was originally a fairy in Rui Palace, the daughter of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother. Because she violated etiquette at the Peach Banquet, she was banished by the Queen Mother to practice in Qingluan Douque on Phoenix Mountain.

Later, during the Battle of the Gods, when Jiang Ziya was attacking King Zhou, "Princess Longji" came down the mountain to help. She was brought together by "Old Man Under the Moon" who came down to earth, and eventually she and Hong Jin got married. She fell in the formation of ten thousand immortals and was named "Red Luan Star" after her death.

As the saying goes: "The red luan star is moving", it means that the woman is tempted by worldly desires and is in lust.

……

The moon is the lunar star.

Taiyin Star Lord is the lord of Taiyin Star and is in charge of many matters related to Taiyin Star.

In fact, all the gods on the Yin planet are under the command of the Yin planet.

In ancient China, when men and women were passionately in love, they would often choose to swear an oath of love under the moon and pray devoutly to the Moon God, praying that their marriage would be blessed by the gods.

Lovers who have been separated for various reasons will pray to the Moon God with hope, praying for an early reunion and the continuation of their former love.

It is true that the black hair is tied together, which symbolizes the unity of husband and wife; the oath made under the moon symbolizes the everlasting love.

Interestingly, some men and women who are in unrequited love also ask Taiyin Star God for judgment or to express their true feelings.

Just like the widely circulated poem: "The old man under the moon ties the red thread, and wishes to turn your heart into the bright moon."

Zhang Jiuling also wrote in his poem: "The bright moon rises over the sea, and the world shares this moment. Lovers complain about the long night, and miss each other all night long."

The moon has become the carrier of people's emotions, and the Moon God has become the god for people to pray for a happy marriage.

There is no other reason, the moon is above the treetops, and people make appointments after dusk. In ancient times, people usually made appointments and had sex at night.

It is not a good thing to indulge in sexual activities in broad daylight.

Therefore, matters of marriage have always been strongly related to the "moon", that is, to the "Taiyin Star God".

But Taiyin Star Lord actually has many responsibilities.

Such as controlling the waxing and waning of the moon, managing the alternation of day and night, governing all rivers and streams on land and on water, harmonizing the natural order, conducting external wars, and managing matters of marriage... With such a wide range of responsibilities, one naturally needs a capable deputy to assist.

When fighting a war, there are deputies to help them; when it comes to matters of marriage, there are deputies to help them.

The Moon God is Yue Lao's superior.

Yue Lao is actually a subordinate and deputy of Taiyin Star Lord.

Yue Lao is the old man "under the moon", not the old man on the moon. He naturally lives "under the moon", that is, under the Moon God.

Since Taiyin is in charge of marriage matters, why is it Yue Lao who is in charge of marriage matters?

This is actually quite normal.

The superiors are in charge of the command.

The people who actually do the work are usually deputies.

Not to mention, the Taiyin Star God also has to fight wars abroad and control the waxing and waning of the moon...he is responsible for a lot of things.

……

At this moment.

Lunar star.

In the Taiyin Palace.

There is an old man, with a red silk thread in one hand and a stick with a marriage book hanging on it in the other. He has a childlike face but white hair, and his eyes reveal a bit of worry. He is the "Old Man Under the Moon".

Next to Yue Lao, there was a woman wearing a golden and white feather dress with Nine Phoenixes Facing the Sun, a jade belt from the Milky Way around her waist, and shoes with five-colored cloud patterns. Her face was like a blooming snow lotus from the Jade Pool, with bright eyes and white teeth, and she looked heroic.

It is the former Princess Longji, now the "Red Luan Star God".

On top of the head, there is a cold goddess sitting there with a calm face and deep eyes. She is the "Moon Goddess" and the "Taiyin Star Lord".

Old Man Yue, Red Luan and Taiyin sat together in a room, but they were all silent and looked at each other.

After all, the matter between the Peony God, that is, the Peony Fairy and "that person" is big and complicated.

This matter not only concerns the strict rules of heaven, but also involves many complicated emotional entanglements.

If you are not careful, it may cause a series of troubles.

It even shook the foundation of the heaven and caused chaos in the heaven.

"Hey……"

Yue Lao sighed and finally broke the silence. He looked at Hongluan Xingjun, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes, and said:

"Princess Longji, how about...you talk to His Majesty and His Majesty about the matter between the Peony Goddess and 'that person'?"

"You are their daughter after all. I think they will show some leniency and not make things too difficult for you."

When Hongluan Xingjun heard this, she saw that Yuexia Laoren wanted her to take the blame, and her mouth twitched, thinking:

"When this old Taoist opens his mouth, I don't know whether the words he says are true or false."

"You forced me and Hong Jin to be married, and you fooled me by matching us up. Now you're doing it again?"

She shook her head and smiled bitterly:
"You know the Queen Mother's temper. This is her weak spot. I dare not touch it lightly."

"Last time, I was just inappropriate when toasting at the Peach Banquet, and my mother banished me to the mortal world, where I suffered all kinds of suffering... and finally died in the Conferred God Battle..."

"In the end, I was asked to supervise these mortal affairs every day to prevent the fairies in heaven from making mistakes..." "It's so hard!"

Hongluan Xingjun shook his head and said:
"I dare not say, I dare not say."

She was the lowest-ranking official, so no punishment could come to her.

When the time comes, she will have to wait in line to get the surgery.

The Red Luan Star God turned his gaze to the Taiyin Star God, trying to throw the hot potato to her.

She said with false sincerity:

"Master Xingjun, why don't you go talk to the Queen Mother about this matter?"

"You are the 'Lord of the Moon' and you are busy with your daily affairs. It is understandable that you were careless for a moment."

"It's just a crime of negligence at best. It shouldn't be a big problem."

Taiyin Star Lord is truly the well-deserved "Moon God" and the supreme lord of the moon.

She wears a starry crown on her head, with bright stars shining like the vast galaxy; she wears red shoes, with lotus flowers blooming with every step, and the moonlight flowing between them.

Around her waist was a nine-turn exquisite silk ribbon, and on her waist hung a seven-star golden sword, the blade of which shone with cold light, and looked extraordinary and solemn. On the sword was also a mutton-fat jade pendant, with a carved picture of winning the laurel in the palace of the moon, which looked gentle and restrained.

She was dressed in a white gauze dress, lighter than snow, dancing in the wind, with the moonlight gently falling on her, adding a touch of coldness and aloofness, a noble aura that not many people could match.

There is always a virtual moon, following her like a shadow, hanging three inches behind her, casting a faint and clear light, adding a bit of lunar charm to the Moon God. Looking at it makes people feel awe and dare not have the slightest intention of blasphemy.

The face of Taiyin Xingjun is extremely beautiful and rare in the world. His eyebrows are like a crescent moon, graceful and moving. His pupils show a rare yin and yang color, which is mysterious and unpredictable. His lips are elegant and untainted by the mundane world; his silver hair is like a waterfall, flowing with the clear moonlight, like the moonlight pouring down, beautiful beyond measure.

She is tall and her skin is whiter than winter snow, fair and translucent. She is truly the most beautiful woman in the world.

People know that Chang'e is beautiful, but few people know that the appearance of the Moon God is also extremely beautiful and beyond words.

The temperament of the Moon God is as cold as frost, and his charm is extremely noble, which is not inferior to that of Chang'e.

"This……"

When Taiyin Star Lord heard what Hongluan Star Lord said, his brows furrowed, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Shit is hard to eat, and work is hard to do!

The life of a worker in heaven is really difficult!

Sometimes, she really wanted to quit her priesthood!
Although this marriage matter was not directly under her control, she was still responsible if she could be held accountable.

Alas, it’s hard for workers in heaven!

Hongluan Star Lord saw the opportunity and took the chance to push the hot potato to Taiyin Star Lord:

"Lord Taiyin, we really can't delay any longer."

"If the Peony Fairy and 'that person' really gave birth to a baby, it would really become a scandal in the heavens."

"By then, it won't just be a case of oversight on our part."

Yue Lao also hurriedly fanned the flames and said, adding fuel to the fire:
"Yes, Lord Xingjun, this matter concerns the reputation of the heavens and must not be taken lightly."

"We should report this to His Majesty and His Majesty as soon as possible and let them make the decision."

Upon hearing this, Taiyin Star Lord frowned slightly. She knew very well that she had fallen into this situation and it was difficult to extricate herself.

Taiyin Xingjun could only sigh helplessly and stood up:

"Forget it... without further ado, God of Matchmaking, Red Luan Star Lord, let's go together to meet His Majesty and His Majesty."

"The matter of the Peony Fairy concerns the reputation of the heavens. Your Majesty and the Queen will make a judgment based on the details."

At this moment.

Yue Lao's eyes turned, he considered the interests involved, and asked:
"Master Xingjun, both male and female immortals are involved in this matter."

"Should we go to Yaochi first and report this to the Queen Mother?"

"Should we go to Tongming Palace first and report to His Majesty?"

Yue Lao paused, then continued:

"According to common sense and rules, the Queen Mother is the head of the three realms of female fairies, in charge of marriage, offspring, and longevity..."

"This marriage matter is under the jurisdiction of the Queen Mother."

"According to common sense, we should report the matter of Peony Fairy to the Queen Mother first..."

There was a hint of hesitation in Yue Lao's words, but then he changed the subject and stammered:

"But……"

There is a saying: "Hearing the music, one can know elegance."

They are all experienced people in the Heavenly Court system. Some things can be understood at a glance without much explanation.

Upon hearing this, Taiyin Xingjun's eyes flickered. After thinking for a moment, he slowly spoke:

"If you report this matter to the Queen first, we have done it before."

"If we report this to His Majesty first, we will not be at fault and will have made a contribution."

Upon hearing this, Yue Lao stroked his beard, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he nodded in agreement:
"That's right."

"That's what Xiaoshen thought too."

When working within the system and encountering problems, who should you report to first?

This reporting order seems simple, but it is actually very important.

There is a lot of knowledge in it.

When Hongluan Star God, that is, Princess Longji, heard this, her expression changed slightly, as if she had foreseen the gloomy face of the Queen Mother and the storm that was about to come to the heaven.

The Red Luan Star Lord held his forehead with his hand, feeling mixed emotions, thinking to himself:

"It's difficult, it's difficult."

"I have stabbed my mother in the back."

"However, when my mother ruthlessly banished me to the mortal world, did she ever consider my feelings?"

Finally, Hongluan Xingjun spoke:

"God of Matchmaking, Lord Taiyin, if you report this to His Majesty first, I won't go on this matter."

Upon hearing this, Taiyin Xingjun nodded to show his understanding:

"Princess, it is better for you to avoid suspicion. I and the matchmaker will report this matter to Tongming Palace."

After saying this, the shadow of the moon behind Taiyin Star Lord trembled slightly, casting a clear light as silver and watery as water. That light seemed to contain endless moonlight power, shrouding everything around it in a dreamy glow.

Against the backdrop of this clear light, the shadow of a vivid and lifelike toad emerged.

This toad has three legs and exudes a faint moonlight all over its body. Its scales sparkle with silver luster, as if it contains the essence of the moon and is extremely agile.

……

The Tang Dynasty's "Youyang Zazu" records: "The fairy toad in the Moon Palace has three legs and silver scales."

The "Yunji Qiqian" records: "The mount of the Moon Palace Huanghua Suqi Yuanjun (i.e. Taiyin Xingjun) is a three-legged silver toad."

The folk "Moonlight Sutra" records: "The three-legged silver toad controls the waxing and waning of the new moon and full moon."

The toad has three legs, which correspond to the three phases of the moon: waxing, full moon, and waning.

The mount of the Taiyin Star Lord is the incarnation of the moon, the Taiyin beast, also known as the "three-legged toad".

……

"Yuechan, go to the Thirty-three Heavens Tongming Palace."

The Moon God called softly, then stepped on the red shoes, and lotus flowers bloomed with every step, just like a fairy walking on water.

As the moonlight flowed, she was already sitting lightly on the toad's back.

Riding on the toad.

The Moon God rode on this three-legged toad, walked on the moon, and his clothes danced in the wind.

At the same time, Yue Lao waved his sleeves lightly, and a cloud of auspiciousness rose quietly in the air that was neither smoke nor fog. He rode on the cloud and followed leisurely behind Taiyin Xingjun.

The two gods went to the Tongming Palace in the Thirty-three Heavens together to meet the Jade Emperor.

(End of this chapter)