I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

"Who is this?"

The envoy looked at Zhou Xuan, who was standing to the side.

Zhou Xuan smiled and bowed, saying, "This humble official is a court physician of the Great Wei Dynasty, a mere sorcerer, who has come to pay homage to the Lady of Luoshui on the orders of the Emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, the envoy looked at Jiang Li with some surprise, and the latter nodded slightly.

"In that case, young man, just lead him to pay his respects to the Empress."

As the envoy spoke, he glanced at Luoyang and sighed, "The land of China has once again seen a change of dynasties."

"I just don't know how long this peace will last."

Hearing these somewhat presumptuous words, Zhou Xuan simply smiled. After all, the person in question was a legitimate water official of the Heavenly Court. Although he was not a high-ranking official, he still had a position within the Heavenly Court.

While it's true that if we're really serious, the rank of the earthly emperor is far beyond the reach of a lowly celestial water official to criticize, if we were to pursue the matter based on just one of his words, the entire mission would essentially be ruined.

"Mr. Zhou, please come with me."

Jiang Li smiled at the inspector and led Zhou Xuan into the Luo River.

Upon arriving at the Luoshui Divine Palace, Zhou Xuan looked around curiously and said to Jiang Li, "Please excuse my poor appearance. Although I possess some cultivation, this is the first time I have ever been to such a celestial water palace."

Jiang Li smiled and nodded. When she arrived at the gate of the Luoshui Divine Palace, she saw that Chi'er was already waiting.

"Sister Akane, how could I trouble you to wait here?"

Jiang Li stepped forward, cupped her hands in greeting, and handed the black leather bundle in her hand to the other party.

Chi'er took it, casually draped it over her arm, and laughed, "Who's waiting for you?"

After scolding him, Chi'er looked at Zhou Xuan, curtsied, and said, "It was Her Majesty who, upon learning that an imperial envoy had arrived, specially ordered me to come and greet him."

"Zhou Xuan greets this aunt. Thank you for your trouble."

Zhou Xuan cupped his hands and said, "I am truly flattered."

As he spoke, he took out several pearls the size of pigeon eggs from his sleeve, presented them with both hands, and said with a smile, "Before I left, the Emperor bestowed many trinkets upon me. I am just passing on these gifts to you, Aunt, so you can enjoy them."

Chi'er did not refuse, but accepted it with a charming smile, saying, "Since it is an item from the Emperor of the Mortal World, a gift from a noble person, I dare not refuse."

Zhou Xuan smiled and bowed slightly.

"Mr. Zhou, please come in."

Chi'er stepped aside to guide them, leading Zhou Xuan and Jiang Li into the Luoshui Divine Palace.

On the way, Zhou Xuan subtly touched Jiang Li's sleeve, and in that brief moment, a heavy purse slipped into Jiang Li's sleeve.

Zhou Xuan smiled slightly at Jiang Li.

Personnel matters are always indispensable.

"Her Majesty is waiting inside the Luoshui Temple. Please come in, sir."

Once they arrived outside the main hall at the heart of the Luoshui Divine Palace, Chi'er opened the palace door.

Zhou Xuan did not go in directly. Instead, after tidying his clothes, he took small steps, lowered his eyes, stared at Chi'er's heels, and slowly walked in.

Jiang Li followed her inside.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. The envoy of the current Emperor of the Mortal Realm has arrived."

Chi'er bowed and reported, and Jiang Li also bowed.

"Hmm, Chi'er, serve the tea. Li'er, you listen too."

Lady Luoshui sat regally on the white jade cloud platform, nodding slightly.

"Yes."

Chi'er slowly stepped back, while Jiang Li walked to the left side of the white jade platform, turned around and stood facing Zhou Xuan.

Zhou Xuan stood still, straightened his clothes again, slowly took three steps back, bent his knees, and kowtowed three times.

"Your Majesty's envoy, Zhou Xuan, kowtows to the esteemed Lady of Luoshui, wishing her boundless happiness and longevity."

Having said that, he stood up, took a step forward, and kowtowed three times. He then stood up again, took another step forward, and kowtowed three more times.

After bowing and kowtowing three times, Zhou Xuan stopped, but remained kneeling.

Logically speaking, as an envoy of the emperor on earth, even when facing a deity, one would not perform such a solemn ceremony, but the Lady of Luoshui before him was different.

To be honest, even the current emperor would have to bow and kowtow three times and nine times when he sees this empress.

If you don't worship, you're not orthodox.

"Mr. Zhou, please rise."

Lady Luoshui said with a smile.

"I dare not accept the title of Your Majesty."

Zhou Xuan stood up and carefully took out a roll of silk from his sleeve, presenting it with both hands.

"A letter of respect from Emperor Cao of the Great Wei Dynasty is presented to Your Majesty."

Jiang Li turned to look at the Empress, and seeing that she nodded slightly, he stepped forward, took the silk, and handed it back to the Empress.

The lady unfolded the silk.

"Emperor Cao Pi of the Wei Kingdom of the Divine Land of China respectfully presents this memorial to the Goddess of the Luo River: I have just ascended the throne and established my capital in Luoyang. I should offer sacrifices to the Luo River to pray for favorable weather and the well-being of the people. I hereby presume to submit this memorial, and I hereby request Your Majesty's permission to open the altar and offer sacrifices to the Luo River on the fifteenth of next month."

Emperor Cao Pi of the Wei Kingdom bowed and paid homage.

The day of Gengwu in the tenth month of the lunar calendar.

After Lady Luoshui finished reading, she handed the silk to Jiang Li, indicating that she should take good care of it.

"It is my duty to govern the Luo River and benefit the people on both banks. It is my honor to perform the Emperor's sacrifice. Everything should be done in accordance with the Emperor's wishes."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan was overjoyed and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty's words are truly my message to the Emperor."

"Please have some tea in the side hall, Mr. Zhou. I will write a memorial shortly and ask you to deliver it to the Emperor of Great Wei."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will obey your decree."

Zhou Xuan bowed again and, led by Chi'er, left the main hall.

"Jiang Li".

With no outsiders around, Lady Luoshui's tone became much more relaxed.

"exist."

"You did a good job. Chi'er and the others were a bit mischievous. How could I let you handle things for girls?"

"Sister Chi has helped Xiaoyuer a lot. A little effort is not enough to repay even a fraction of her kindness. It's nothing."

Jiang Li answered with a smile.

"Did you encounter anything unusual on this trip?"

Lady Luo asked casually, then stood up and walked to the desk next to her.

"I am ashamed. On this trip, after I finished shopping, I ran into Mr. Zhou. I dared not neglect him and had to take him back to the shrine first."

Jiang Li hurried over, laid out the silk, and then began grinding.

"However, Little Fish himself encountered some good fortune."

Before long, he handed the ink-soaked brush to the Empress with both hands.

"Oh? What opportunity?"

As she asked the question, Lady Luoshui began writing a letter of reply to the Emperor of Great Wei on the silk.

"Your Majesty's handwriting is truly beautiful."

Jiang Li did not answer, but first clapped and praised, which earned her a playful scolding from the Empress for being sly, before she began to tell her story.

"After Xiaoyuer left Luoshui, he met a Taoist priest who called himself Ge Xuan. He recognized my background at a glance, but he was not hostile. Instead, he told me a lot about human customs."

"I was able to enter Luoyang thanks to the protection of this Taoist priest. When I was about to leave, he saw that I had never practiced any magic, so he gave me a book of talismans as a gift."

When Lady Luoshui heard Ge Xuan's name, her brush paused slightly before she continued writing as usual.

"I have heard of the name Ge Xuan. He is a rare true cultivator in the Taoist sect today. Given time, he will probably ascend to heaven in one step. It is truly your destiny to meet such a true cultivator."

"Xiaoyuer's greatest fortune was being taken in by the Queen and favored by King Yu."

Jiang Li said with a smile.

"A trip to the mortal world makes all the difference."

Lady Luo smiled slightly and put down her brush.

Jiang Run naturally offered a towel and said, "Little Fish has something he would like to ask Your Highness."

"The talisman book that Master Ge Xuan gave me contains a general outline, which is very profound. I would like to ask Your Majesty for guidance."

As he spoke, he took out the book of talismans.

Lady Luoshui casually took it, opened it, and her expression changed.