I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

His Majesty Fuxi appointed his four sons as gods of the four seasons, each in charge of the cycle of the seasons.

The Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Venerable, personally decreed that the gods of the four seasons, belonging to the celestial beings, should be ranked as fourth-grade officials.

This is the position of the God of Fortune and Virtue, who oversees the important task of farming for the people of the world. Heaven will send down sweet rain and golden lotuses will spring up from the earth as a celebration.

Many immortals, gods, and great sages of the human race present also stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

However, these things had nothing to do with Jiang Li, because Feng Mu had already quietly pulled him away the moment the investiture ceremony began.

This behavior was extremely rude. If it were to be investigated, he would certainly be guilty of disrespecting the sovereign and neglecting the Jade Emperor.

But neither His Majesty Fuxi nor the heavenly soldiers and generals responsible for guarding the entire Shouyang Mountain seemed to see it.

Because Feng Mu's identity is truly special.

She is so special that she can ignore most of the rules of the Three Realms if she wants to.

Even when Feng Mu dragged Jiang Li all the way to the foot of Shouyang Mountain, Ji Tong, one of the six advisors of Emperor Fuxi, selectively became blind.

Only after leaving Shouyang Mountain did Jiang Li find a chance to speak.

"Your Highness, what's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Jiang Li asked softly, "Not even attending the entire ceremony?"

"There's nothing much to see."

Feng Mu said nonchalantly, "Now that I've met my sister, I don't care about anything else."

Jiang Li didn't speak, she just blinked.

He felt that something was wrong.

This prince was clearly very attached to his lady, but one moment he was clinging to her tightly, and the next he let go and ran away with Jiang Li.

This is really unusual.

Feng Mu continued, "Once I finish my duties at the Water Official's Palace, I will stay permanently in Luoshui for twenty years!"

Hehehehe.

The thought of living and working closely with her sister filled Feng Mu with a happy, humming laugh.

Jiang Li had become immune to the prince's almost obsessive attitude towards the empress.

"But His Highness left in too much of a hurry, without even having a proper farewell to Her Highness."

Jiang Li said softly.

"Why should we, as dear sisters, be so particular about that?"

Feng Mu asked a question as if it were perfectly natural, then waved his hand dismissively.

It's not that simple...

It seems that a significant part of the reason this prince came was because of him.

Although it might seem a bit narcissistic, that's how Jiang Li felt.

Putting aside the drastically different attitudes of Lady Luoshui, the reason why Feng Mu has his eye on her is worth exploring.

It must have been something His Majesty King Yu said.

This is why the prince, who shouldn't have had any interaction with her, became so "concerned" about her.

What could be the reason?

Jiang Li didn't ask, because he knew that even if he did, Feng Mu would definitely not answer.

This was evident just now.

"Jiang Li, can you fight?"

Feng Mu suddenly asked, skipping along the path as he did so.

"Your Highness, no."

Jiang Li honestly shook his head; he really didn't know how to fight.

In my past life I had no chance, and in this life, since attaining enlightenment, I haven't made a single formal move.

"Me too."

Feng Mu stopped and said with some worry, "Neither of us knows how to fight. What if we encounter danger?"

Jiang Li: "..."

You're worrying unnecessarily.

"Your Highness is now a registered celestial deity in the Water Official's Palace, and also has the responsibility of patrolling the waterways of the Nine Provinces. No one would want to do anything to you."

Do you really think that the Heavenly Court's many years of operation in the Three Realms was all for nothing?

Even now, the land of China is at a critical juncture of dynastic change, which has greatly increased the pressure on the earthly deities.

But the Heavenly Court had no such worries.

To harm a legitimate celestial being who is on official business?

Are you kidding me?

What's more, this great-aunt is the daughter of Emperor Fuxi.

"That's hard to say, what if... someone tries to rob us on the street!"

Feng Mu counted on his fingers and gave an example.

Jiang Li looked around.

At this moment, the two had already left Shouyang Mountain by about 300 li and were on a not-so-wide official road. Although there were some forests on both sides, there were mostly patches of wasteland.

Even the nearest city is at least fifty miles away, and you have to walk at least fifty miles to see the villages outside the city.

In a place like this, at most, some ghosts might wander around after nightfall.

Even if those highwaymen were so rich they were blocking the road in the middle of nowhere, what would they do?

Jiang Li thought about it in a somewhat absurd way, then suddenly her expression changed.

Feng Mu also turned to look at him.

Both of them had strange expressions.

After exchanging a glance, they walked forward in tacit agreement.

After crossing a small earthen slope, on the side of the official road, a rather luxurious carriage had overturned, and the boxes that were originally tied to the carriage were scattered on the ground.

Several items were shaken open, and some silk clothing and scattered copper coins could be vaguely seen.

Closely next to the carriage were about eight or nine men dressed as servants, carrying weapons such as clubs and short knives. They all looked tense, and some even had injuries.

Amidst the overturned carriage, tightly protected by a group of servants, was a woman in a long dress, her hairpins and ornaments somewhat disheveled, and her body covered in bruises, clearly injuries sustained when the carriage overturned.

The woman was holding a boy of about ten years old tightly in her arms. The boy was unconscious with his eyes closed, and there was clear blood on his forehead.

Surrounding them were thirty or forty rough-looking men with fierce expressions. Although they were thin, their eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Moreover, he was carrying a weapon, though it looked rather crude, consisting of rusted iron blades with a cloth strip hastily wrapped around the handle.

Compared to the eight or nine clearly trained servants, these people, who seemed more like refugees than bandits, appeared to be a makeshift group.

The problem is that nine people are fighting against more than thirty people, and they also have to protect a woman and a child whose fate is unknown.

There is basically no hope.

For the time being, the two sides are only at a standoff. Although the bandits know that they have more people, they know that once they really engage in combat, they will inevitably suffer casualties.

Nobody wants to be the one who gets injured or even killed.

On the hillside.

Jiang Li turned to look at Feng Mu, thinking that this prince and the river patrol captain of Luoshui Divine Palace should have a lot in common.

That mouth of hers is like it's been blessed.

"There really are robbers!"

Feng Mu frowned and was about to rush down.

"Your Highness, cultivators cannot easily display their divine power in front of others, especially since you are a celestial being from the Heavenly Court, which imposes even more restrictions on you."

Jiang Li stopped him.

"We can't just stand by and watch."

Feng Mu frowned even more deeply and asked, "I can't even drive them back with my bare hands and feet without using magic?"

"If that's the case, then of course it's fine. However, Your Highness is of noble birth, so please leave it to me to do."

Jiang Li whispered words of persuasion, rolling up her sleeves.

He had never fought before and couldn't use his true qi against ordinary people, but his foundation was there, so dealing with thirty or so bandits shouldn't be a problem.

"Alright, you go quickly, I think that child might not be able to hold on."

Feng Mu looked at the child with blood flowing from his forehead with some concern.

Jiang Li nodded and was about to walk down the hillside.

Just then, one of the bandits suddenly shouted loudly.

"Brothers, what are we waiting for! With this money, we can offer it to the Goddess Wusheng!"

"Once the Empress is pleased, we can become immortals!"