I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

Lady Luoshui walked to the table located very close to the Cloud Platform, at the upper right, and sat down directly.

Jiang Li and Chi'er naturally came to stand behind the Empress, one on each side with their hands clasped.

A ceremonial officer standing nearby opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he dared not utter a word.

According to etiquette, no matter who the guest is, they must first pay their respects to His Majesty Fuxi before taking their seat.

But Lady Luoshui didn't even glance at the cloud platform and sat down directly.

This is naturally against the rules, and if investigated, it could even constitute a serious crime of "not bowing to the emperor and offending the ruler."

But clearly, Lady Luoshui didn't care about any of that, and Emperor Fuxi on the cloud platform was still resting with his eyes closed, seemingly unconcerned about Lady Luoshui's silent offense.

Lady Luoshui sat upright, her eyes fixed straight ahead, displaying impeccable manners, and did not utter a single word from beginning to end.

But Emperor Fuxi, the first ruler of the human race who had not uttered a word or moved an inch since he sat on the cloud platform, slowly opened his eyes at this moment.

This tiny movement drew the attention of everyone present, and all the true cultivators and great sages fell silent.

With just the opening and closing of his eyes, the silent majesty of the human race's supreme ruler was revealed.

Lady Luoshui still made no move.

Emperor Fuxi lowered his head and looked over.

After his gaze lingered on Lady Luoshui for a moment, however…

It landed on Jiang Li.

The sovereign flicked his sleeve, revealing his hand, pointed at Jiang Li, and asked, "Who are you?"

All the true cultivators and sages were somewhat stunned.

His Majesty Fuxi’s first words were actually a question to one of the attendants behind Lady Luoshui.

Lady Luoshui looked up and frowned.

Jiang Li was also somewhat bewildered, but suddenly came to her senses, took a few steps forward, bowed and said, "Jiang Li, serving under the Lady of Luoshui, kowtows to His Majesty Fuxi, wishing His Majesty boundless blessings."

Having said that, he was about to kneel down in worship.

With the Ancestor of Humanity before him, Jiang Li knelt down willingly.

Even in my past life, if I went to the birthplace of Fuxi, I would have kowtowed repeatedly and begged my ancestor for blessings, let alone seeing the real person in front of me now.

Jiang Li performed the three bows and nine kowtows meticulously, while His Majesty Fuxi's gaze remained fixed on him throughout.

After Jiang Li finished bowing, Emperor Fuxi slowly asked, "You are the attendant of the Goddess of Luoshui, why didn't you pour her wine?"

Ok?

Everyone was stunned again.

Jiang Li blinked blankly, feeling completely unable to keep up with the thoughts of this human ruler.

What do you mean I shouldn't pour wine for the Empress?

Jiang Li stood up blankly, jogged back to the side of the Empress's table, and picked up the wine pot on the table with both hands.

"Li'er, put it down and go back."

Lady Luoshui spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li put down the wine pot without hesitation, bowed and nodded, and then moved back to her original position.

Lady Luoshui finally looked up at Emperor Fuxi.

The father and daughter exchanged a glance, neither of them showing any emotion.

Emperor Fuxi asked calmly, "I ordered him to pour you wine, and you are not pleased?"

"His Majesty's ability to take his anger out on others is still as formidable as ever."

Lady Luoshui spoke in a calm tone, but her words were extremely rude.

Feng Zhong's expression changed. He stood up, bowed, and said, "Father..."

Emperor Fuxi raised his hand to signal, and Feng Zhong could only swallow the words he had just spoken and slowly sat back down.

"Do you think I'm taking my anger out on myself?"

The Goddess of Luoshui smiled enigmatically and replied, "This moment is just like that moment."

The implied meaning in their words silenced everyone present.

Those present were all renowned figures in the Three Realms, and they had all heard some of the story of the entanglement between Lady Luoshui and Emperor Fuxi.

According to outsiders, Emperor Fuxi's eldest daughter, Feng Mi, refused to ascend to the Fire Cloud Cave with him because she was captivated by the scenery of the Luo River.

But the true cultivators present all knew that this was just a pretext.

However, apart from the two parties involved and Feng Zhong, the eldest son of Emperor Fuxi, none of the other princes of the Fuxi clan knew the specific details of the matter.

But one thing is quite obvious: there seems to be some... animosity between Emperor Fuxi and his eldest daughter?

Emperor Fuxi did not speak to Lady Luoshui again, but simply poured himself a cup of wine.

But instead of drinking it himself, he raised his hand and waved the cup of wine, which spun around and floated to Jiang Li's front.

Jiang Li felt that she had been dumbfounded more times in this short period of time than in all her previous lives combined.

"This cup of wine is my reward for your loyalty."

His Majesty Fuxi spoke slowly.

Jiang Li subconsciously picked up the small wine glass with both hands, not daring to refuse, and bowed deeply once more.

"Jiang Li, thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I am truly humbled and honored."

Having said that, he drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.

The wine itself was nothing special; Jiang Li only felt a warm current enter her stomach, without any spiciness, and that was all.

Although wine doesn't represent anything in itself, His Majesty Fuxi's actions are quite intriguing.

Most eyes were on Jiang Li, and among them were mostly sighs of admiration.

This little fellow has probably become the medium for the "battle of magic" between Emperor Fuxi and his eldest daughter.

As expected, Lady Luoshui frowned, about to say something, but was interrupted by Emperor Fuxi.

"The investiture ceremony will begin in half an hour. Please make yourselves at your own pace."

Having said that, his figure slowly disappeared, giving Lady Luoshui no chance to speak.

Seeing this, Lady Luoshui suddenly stood up and turned around, saying, "Li'er, Chi'er, let's go."

Chi'er, who had been completely oblivious, suddenly snapped back to reality and subconsciously followed the Empress's steps.

Jiang Li naturally followed suit.

Clearly, the reunion of the father and daughter was far from smooth.

However, Jiang Li had no ability to mediate such matters.

"Wait a minute!"

Feng Chong hurriedly caught up and stopped Lady Luoshui in her tracks, saying in a low voice, "Father has no intention of embarrassing you, nor does he hold any grudge against you. Please come with me to Shouyang Palace to see Father."

His tone was full of pleading and anxiety.

"At this point, what's the point of saying anything more?"

Lady Luoshui said coldly, "He took my people for granted, and now he expects me to be grateful to him!"

Feng Chong was speechless for a moment. Just as he was about to raise his hand to call out, he saw his three younger brothers also come over and block the way for Lady Luoshui.

The youngest, Feng Xi, pleaded, "Sister, you watched me grow up. Besides Mu'er, you love me the most. Today is the day our brothers are conferred divine titles."

"Please consider me shameless and let me show you some love one more time. Come with us to Shouyang Palace to see Father!"

Lady Luo Shui pursed her lips tightly, and after a long while, she nodded reluctantly, as if deflated, "After this, I will never see him again."

After saying that, he looked at Jiang Li and Chi'er and said, "Wait for me here."

Upon hearing this, Feng Chong opened his mouth, but dared not say anything more. He and his three younger brothers escorted Lady Luoshui towards Shouyang Palace.

Having received their instructions, Jiang Li and Chi'er naturally did not follow, but instead found a corner to stay in.

With the main character gone, the great cultivators present no longer paid much attention to Jiang Li and Chi'er.

"What should we do now? Will Her Highness be bullied?"

Chi'er clung to Jiang Li's shoulder, gazing intently towards the Shouyang Palace.

The words may sound naive, but the overflowing concern was genuine.

"Don't worry, Sister Chi. No matter what, they are Her Majesty's blood relatives."

That was all Jiang Li could say to comfort her.

No one, no matter how close, can interfere in the Empress's family affairs.

"I hope so..."

Chi'er clasped his hands together and mumbled the names of the gods and saints incoherently.

Jiang Li really wanted to say, "Sister, the amazing person you've been talking about might very well be here, and even so, no one dares to question it..."

"Now, all we can do is wait."

Jiang Li muttered to herself in a low voice.

"You're Jiang Li?"

Just then, a clear, crisp voice called out.

Jiang Li subconsciously looked up.

But then, a young girl wearing a light blue dress appeared before them, bearing a resemblance to Lady Luoshui.

The girl was looking at him curiously with her big eyes.