I am a fairy

Chapter 121 Imperial Edict
It was just after noon.

The square and main road in front of the governor's mansion have been carefully arranged and the venue has been cleaned spotlessly.

Lay out blankets and hang colorful flags.

A group of officials from the Governor's Office wore official uniforms, crowns on their heads and jade belts around their waists, and stood in neat rows on both sides of the venue waiting for the arrival of the imperial edict.

Wen Ji and Wen Shenyou were also in the front row, and even the shadow of Xihe County Magistrate Jia Gui could be seen squeezing in from behind.

Everyone had a solemn look on their faces and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Behind them were rows of soldiers in military uniforms, standing upright with spears in their hands, like statues.

The people were arranged on both sides of the avenue. Although they could not get close, everyone's face was filled with anticipation and curiosity.

"Even the prince is waiting respectfully. Is this the emperor coming?"

"What do you mean the emperor is coming? The emperor sent someone to read out the imperial edict."

"My goodness, the emperor issued an order with such grandeur. I have never seen it before."

They whispered to each other, guessing the contents of the imperial edict.

But they didn't dare to make loud noises, for fear of disturbing this solemn scene.

"This is no ordinary imperial decree."

"What is that imperial decree?"

"I heard that they want to confer Yunzhongjun the title of the God of Imperial Decrees."

"Do gods need an emperor to confer titles on them?"

"The emperor has issued an order that Yun Zhongjun's spirit tablet can be enshrined in the temple in the imperial palace. From now on, he will be able to enjoy the incense of the entire court. Even the emperor and all officials will offer sacrifices to him."

"This is a great thing. A great god like Yunzhongjun is worthy of worship by the emperor and all officials."

Finally, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance.

Immediately, soldiers ran across the avenue and asked the people on both sides of the road to be quiet, and the scene immediately became silent.

Two cavalrymen dressed in black, riding tall horses, holding command flags in their hands, walked slowly in front of the team.

Behind them, a carriage was pulled by several white horses. On the carriage stood a white-faced, beardless man holding a golden tray in his hands.

There was a roll of white silk on the tray, which was the imperial edict. The man drove forward in the carriage, and everyone knelt on the ground wherever he passed, not daring to look up.

After getting off the horse, the man walked to the temporary platform and carefully placed the imperial edict on the incense table beside him.

The officials came forward one by one and bowed three times and kowtowed nine times.

Then Wen Ji, who was in the lead, carefully took the imperial edict, held it high above his head, and showed it to everyone present.

Instantly, there was a roar of applause from the audience.

"May the country be forever stable and the world peaceful."

"Long live the emperor."

Although the voices were not uniform and seemed a bit chaotic and noisy, everyone was shouting the same words. Before the imperial edict came, the officials in the city and the runners in the county had already told everyone what to say.

Everyone stood up, waiting to know what was in the imperial edict.

then.

It's over.

The common people, who had been waiting for a long time, felt a little bored.

"Is this gone?"

"Haven't you heard what the imperial edict says yet?"

"After all this fuss, you called us over just to shout long live?"

After the ceremony of welcoming the imperial edict was over, Wen Ji carefully put away the eunuch, and then invited the eunuch who had just delivered the edict to walk together and head out of the city.

At this time, the people finally knew something.

"Go to the community temple."

"We have to go to the community temple to read the imperial edict."

"Let's go quickly and listen to what the imperial edict says."

It turns out that welcoming the imperial edict is a ceremony for welcoming the imperial edict, and reading the imperial edict is in another place.
Everyone followed him out of the city and came to the community temple outside the city.

Preparations had been made in the community temple long ago. The tablet and altar of Yun Zhongjun were placed in the most conspicuous position in the hall, completely covering the god of the earth.

Wen Ji held the imperial edict in his hand and read it out under the altar.

"The Emperor of Dawu issued an edict."

"I have heard that the principle of the interaction between heaven and man, and the power of gods to reward and punish, since ancient times, emperors have always put respecting heaven and following ancestors first, and worshipping gods and respecting Buddha as the basis."

"Now I have received the mandate of Heaven and rule over the people. I want the world to be peaceful and the people to live and work in peace. Therefore, I must uphold the utmost sincerity and practice benevolent governance, in order to follow the will of Heaven and Earth and meet the wishes of the people."

"I have just heard that the ancient god of Yunmeng Lake in Chu, Yunzhongjun, has remarkable efficacy. He protects the area, prays for the people, and eliminates disasters and misfortunes. His merits are immeasurable. I have specially sent an envoy to convey my decree to show the power of the god and comfort the people."

"Yunzhong Jun has repeatedly shown his supernatural powers and made great contributions to the country. I am convinced and have ordered the officials to repair the temple and increase the sacrifices to show my respect."

"Also, the divine witch of Chu has demonstrated the power of the gods and blessed the people over the years. He was specially given the title of "Linghuazi" and was conferred the title of Yunmeng Hou, and was given a golden seal and purple ribbon."

"All the people of our Wu Dynasty should know how to respect the gods, abide by their duties, live in harmony with their neighbors, and pray for peace in the world and prosperity of the country. I should also reflect on myself, be diligent in government and love the people, and encourage all the people in the world to do the same."

"This edict is shown to the public so that everyone can know it."

After reading the will.

Wen Ji placed the imperial edict, golden seal, and ritual vessels on the altar, then stepped back.

Finally, everyone worshipped the statue together.

Worshiping the gods was not the end of the event, as everyone went to the Peony Garden with the imperial edict.

Because this imperial edict also contains the content of enthroning gods and witches.

After announcing the decree, he ran all over the city and went to three places.

Outside the peony garden.

Wen Ji walked forward holding the imperial edict in his hand. Ma Fu, the envoy from the capital, stood side by side with him. Behind him, someone was holding a banner and someone else was holding a command flag.

Further behind, there are the vast crowds of ordinary people.

Before arriving, someone had already ridden a horse to the Peony Garden to report.

The man shouted at the top of his voice as he rode his horse.

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

"The imperial edict arrives..."

In fact, this is not the first wave of people. Someone had already come to notify us in the morning.

When the man arrived at the door, he shouted to the person at the door again.

"Hurry up and report to the witch doctor. Tell him that the imperial edict has arrived. Come quickly to receive it."

However, when Wen Ji and the envoy Ma Fu arrived at the gate, although there was a large crowd standing outside the Peony Garden and almost everyone in the garden had come out to welcome the imperial edict, there was no sign of the witch.

Wen Ji held the imperial edict, looked left and right for a long time, then stepped forward and asked.

"Where's the witch?"

"Why don't you see the witch?"

Wen Ji also looked at the messenger Ma Fu standing beside him. Ma Fu raised his eyebrows slightly, opened his mouth slightly, and looked at him with a puzzled look.

It seems to be asking, what is going on?

The people in the peony garden were hesitant. They didn't know where the wizard had gone, and they didn't know where the wizard wanted to go.

After searching for a long time, someone in the peony garden finally found the trace of the witch.

"The witch is there."

"In the peony pond."

"Go and see."

The person who was looking for someone was sweating profusely. Wen Ji was also very anxious at the moment, and immediately took Ma Fu with him to the garden.

A large group of people ran forward carrying the imperial edict and finally arrived in front of the sea of ​​peony flowers. However, the peony season in the peony garden had ended at this moment, and the garden looked a bit empty and lonely.

However, deep in the flowers and trees, a person was walking slowly towards the river.

As he approached the river, he saw something appear in the middle of the river.

The figure stood by the river bank, waiting quietly.

Subsequently.

He then boarded the object and gradually disappeared into the waves.

The people who were rushing over had just arrived and gathered beside the sea of ​​peonies whose blooming period had ended.

Everyone looked through the layers of flowers and trees, watching the figure riding a dragon away in the distance, and they all showed a variety of expressions.

"gone?"

"The wizard rode a dragon across the river and left."

"The witch is gone?"

"What should I do? Why did the witch leave?"

"Could it be that we have done something inconsiderate, or neglected the wizard?"

This was the first time that a dragon appeared in broad daylight, and everyone could clearly see the cement boat that was shaped like a dragon.

But no matter who it was, they knew it was a dragon at first sight.

Without the slightest doubt.

People have become more accepting of dragons and believe that dragons have this appearance and posture. They take it as Wangshu said and define the concept of dragons by it.

However, as everyone watched the wizard leave, all kinds of thoughts naturally arose in their minds.

Although the wizard did not speak, he had already expressed his attitude.

The divine wizard did not receive the emperor's title, but instead fled away.

just.

This made it difficult for the white-faced, beardless man next to Lucheng Prince Wen Ji, who was also the envoy sent by the emperor, Ma Fu, to understand. After all, in his opinion, this was a matter of great benefits with no harm.

You don't have to pay anything, as long as you receive the imperial edict, you can be conferred an imperial title by the court. From then on, you will have everything you want, wealth and honor. Why would you refuse?
Ma Fu looked at Lucheng County Prince Wen Ji and said, "Hey, Lucheng County Prince, can you give me some advice?"

Wen Ji waved his hands quickly: "I can't guess what the witch is thinking, how can I make a decision?"

Ma Fu: “This…”

Ma Fu still thought that Wen Ji was making excuses. After all, who was Wen Ji? He was a prince and the governor of Yinzhou, and he was in charge of the troops of two states. He was extremely powerful and a true local lord.

Such a person can be said to have the final say in Yinzhou.

At this moment, how could he believe that I didn't even dare to make an idea?

Wen Ji saw what Ma Fu was thinking and spoke quickly.

"Eunuch Ma, Wen can manage the people and officials of Yinzhou, and can manage these tens of thousands of troops."

"But the divine witch is not among them."

"He is a divine man who can ride a dragon to heaven and call the wind and rain."

Wen Ji shook his head and sighed, looking respectful.

"It has long since jumped out of the world and is no longer in the Five Elements."

Eunuch is a respectful title and also Ma Fu's position in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Looking at Wen Ji's sincere expression, it didn't seem fake at all. In fact, this was also Wen Ji's true thoughts deep in his heart.

Now, Ma Fu also understood something.

In fact, he had seen the scene of the wizard leading the dragon yesterday and knew that this was a figure who could almost be considered god-like.

It's just that he had never met such a person before, and he couldn't react for a while.

In the past, whenever he held an imperial edict or the emperor's oral order, everyone would prostrate themselves on the ground in fear and respect. Even if they had some thoughts in their minds, they would at least not dare to express them directly.

The emperor is the sky, and he is the one who acts on behalf of the sky.

Today, he saw that someone actually dared to disregard the emperor's edict and avoided him without even looking at a eunuch. He was so shocked that he was stunned.

There are many.

How could Yinzhou have such a feeling, and could he be higher than the sky?
Ma Fu: “This…this…”

Wen Ji shook his head repeatedly: "Eunuch Ma, this matter cannot be rushed. The divine witch must have a reason for not accepting the imperial edict. Your Majesty worshipped the gods and this auspicious sign was just descended. We still have to be patient."

Ma Fu calmed down and nodded: "The prince is right, I was too anxious."

He finally found out.

If he is an ordinary person, you can suppress him with your power.

If they are court officials, you can restrain them with court laws.

If they are from another country, you can also intimidate them with thousands of troops.

But now he has met a person like the Divine Witch, and all his methods are completely ineffective. He does not care about your power and status, and your laws cannot restrain him. Even a mighty army can do nothing to him.

All his great power belongs to the immortals and gods, and his life and death, honor and disgrace belong only to Yun Zhongjun. In front of him, the so-called emperor, although he flatters himself by calling himself the Son of Heaven or the reincarnation of gods and Buddhas, is just a mortal.

For a while.

Ma Fu didn't know what to do.

This may be what Wen Ji meant by jumping out of the Three Realms and not being within the Five Elements!
After figuring out the key points, the eunuch Ma Fu's attitude immediately became much more humble, even though when he spoke before, his face always gave people a gentle and carefree look.

But at this moment, his smile was more kind.

He changed the subject and said, "I have also admired the divine witch for a long time. I saw the divine witch performing a ritual by the river last night. It was truly amazing. I wish I could meet the divine witch in person right away."

"Now it seems that our fate is still a little shallow!"

At this moment, the scene was somewhat depressing and everyone stopped talking.

Jia Gui suddenly stepped out from the crowd, bowed to the person in front of him, and then spoke.

"Jia has something to say."

"The divine witch came across the river to confer the title of Luyang Tubo, and also to build this dragon-suppressing dam to save the people from the danger."

"Now that Luyang Tubo has returned to his position and the Dragon Suppression Dam has begun to show results, the Divine Sorcerer has retired after completing his mission and returned home."

"After all, the Divine Shaman comes from Yunbi Mountain, and the Yunzhong Divine Temple is also on the other side of the river."

At this point, the crowd, which had been extremely silent, immediately opened up and started discussing again.

"Isn't it Xihe County on the other side of the river?"

"I didn't leave, I went back to Xihe County."

"The Divine Witch originally belonged to the Yunzhong Divine Temple in Xihe County. He should have returned to his hometown now."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Everyone then remembered that the witch came from Xihe County. He came here to confer the title of Tubo on Luyang and for the Dragon Dike on the riverside.

It’s just that in recent days, the Divine Wizard has stayed in Lucheng for a longer time, making everyone think that the Divine Wizard will stay here for a long time.

Eunuch Ma Fu looked at Jia Gui and asked him.

"Who are you?"

Jia Gui saluted again and bowed.

"Xihe County Magistrate, Jia Gui."

Ma Fu suddenly remembered the name: "Oh, is it Jia Gui who reported auspicious signs?"

Jia Gui showed a hint of joy, but he quickly suppressed it: "It is you, my humble servant."

A small county magistrate was certainly not worth a second glance from Ma Fu, the emperor's personal eunuch.

However, there was a county magistrate who had seen gods and was familiar with the witches.

Naturally it is different.
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After many days, the wizard finally returned to the foot of the sacred peak.

Although the time since she left was not long, Shenwu felt as if it had been years, or rather, everything that had happened during these days had overshadowed her previous life.

When she occasionally thinks back to the past, it feels like it was from her previous life.

And all that was just last year.

On the way, people kept bowing to the ground.

chanted.

"Divine witch."

"Meet the witch."

"Goddess, you are back."

"Divine witch... Divine witch..."

"You are finally back... We have all been waiting for you..."

Passersby prostrated themselves on both sides of the road, praying devoutly to her.

It seems that as long as you worship her, you will be blessed and free from disasters from then on.

once Upon a time.

She felt a little uneasy when she saw people bowing to her like this. She didn't know when she had become accustomed to people bowing to her like this.

Because she knew that others prayed to her for peace of mind, and what everyone was worshipping was not her, but the god standing behind her.

The witch did not sit in the ritual carriage. She walked up the steps from the foot of the sacred peak one step at a time.

this moment.

She walked up the long steps like a believer, moving slowly towards the god she worshipped.

Go and kowtow to the gods, and ask the sacred being on the high platform to resolve the doubts in your heart.

Yun Zhongjun told the witch not to try to ride a dragon unless it was necessary, but she returned in a hurry anyway.

Because when the wizard received the so-called imperial edict, he was a little confused and didn't know what to do.

The Son of Heaven is the supreme ruler on earth.

Yunzhongjun, the sacred one in the sky.

She naturally believed that the emperor on earth was not as sacred as the one in heaven, and had no right to confer a title on Yun Zhongjun.

But as a witch in the mortal world, she also knew that if the emperor of the mortal world got angry, there would be millions of corpses and blood shed for thousands of miles, and she was worried that her words and actions would bring disaster here.

therefore.

She could only stay away.

The divine shaman walked step by step to the highest point, the shamans knelt on both sides, and the divine shaman stepped into the gate of the shrine and knelt in front of Yun Zhongjun's ancestral tablet and incense burner.

The shaman knelt on the ground with his head down for a long time without getting up.

Not long after, the witch came over.

When the priest saw the divine shaman's look, he knew that the divine shaman was in turmoil, but he understood it but did not say anything. He just stood quietly by the side.

He didn't speak until the wizard stood up.

Witch: "You're back?"

The divine shaman stood up and told the sacrificial shaman about some recent events, some of which the sacrificial shaman already knew, such as those concerning the Dragon Dike and the community temple.

And there are some things that the shaman has just learned, such as the emperor's edict.

"If the emperor is angry and I bring disaster to this place, what should I do?"

The divine witch asked the sacrificial witch pleadingly.

However, the priest stepped aside.

Then, the priest knelt on the ground and bowed to her as if he were a god.

Then, he crawled on the ground and said.

"You are a divine being, and I am just a mortal. How can a mortal help a divine being to resolve doubts and attain enlightenment?"

Just when he said this, the shaman changed the subject.

"And the so-called Son of Heaven is nothing more than a mortal."

(End of this chapter)