Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

"Qingyin, I just came from Yi's place. He said his transfer order came down. What about you? Has the Empire issued your work assignment yet?" Jiang Yu walked to the other side of the recliner and sat down, asking curiously.

However, since Qingyin is a citizen of the Aurora Empire, she shouldn't be sent too far from the territory. Sure enough, Fan Qingyin's work assignment has already been issued. Fortunately, the Empire has designated Holanpur County as Fan Qingyin's parish, so Fan Qingyin can still live in the manor and only needs to receive the people's prayers and preside over theological ceremonies in Holanpur County.

The theological beliefs in this world are actually quite similar to those on Earth. There are places like churches where people can pray and hold gatherings. Occasionally, the parish priests will hold theological ceremonies to pray for divine glory.

Don't underestimate these divine blessings. They are different from the vague blessings on Earth. The divine blessings requested by clergy will randomly fall upon the people, giving them a temporary divine mark. The function of the divine mark is also random; it may affect wealth or marriage. The more powerful the clergy, the more times they will perform the ceremony, and the more people will receive the divine blessings. The divine mark will also last longer.

Fan Qingyin, who comes from the first divine family of the Aurora Empire, already possesses divine power far exceeding that of ordinary people. In addition, as he grows older and his family's glory accumulates, his divine power will increase exponentially. For the people of Hollandpur County, being able to receive the protection of such a divine messenger and become a member of his parish is an extremely fortunate thing.

The gods in this world correspond to the three great empires, so there are the gods of aurora, forests, and oceans. There is no conflict of faith between them. No matter which empire you live in, you can worship any one or more gods.

The offspring of specialized clergy families are required to learn the complete contents of three faiths so that they can later come to other empires through marriage, serve those empires, and protect their people. However, they are required to have their own faith in the main god of their own country.

In principle, the three deities can bless people in all aspects of their lives, but there are still some biases. For example, the forest god is in charge of harvest and wealth, symbolizing the endless power of natural life; the ocean god is in charge of fertility and marriage; and the aurora god symbolizes the afterlife.

“Our family belongs to the Aurora Empire, and our family’s main deity is the Aurora God. The traditions and practices of our family have always ensured that our family members have a higher level of divine power in their faith in the Aurora God. Although I have now joined the Ocean Empire, the maximum I can pray for is still to the Aurora God,” Fan Qingyin explained patiently to Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu understood this; it meant that instead of praying to Fan Qingyin for wealth or marriage, it was better to pray for health and a better afterlife.

"Anyway, it's great to be able to serve as the envoy of the territory. It's convenient to live at home. It's just that I'll have to trouble you with the affairs of the territory and the home. But Qingyin, if there's anything I can help with or anything you think I can handle, feel free to share it with me. I'm just free anyway. It's just that Yi has been assigned to the border legion, which is far from home. I wonder if it's tough for him." Fan Qingyin always gave people a sense of reliability. When Jiang Yu came to him, she was willing to chat with him about everything.

“I heard that. It’s the border legion between the Ocean Empire and the Forest Empire. The fact that they were assigned so far away is probably a decision made by the Empire to maintain a balance of power, considering the current marriage alliance between the Jiang and Lin families. However, the three empires are currently in a truce period, and the overall environment is safe. At least there are no large-scale wars, and even small conflicts won’t escalate into full-scale battles. I guess Lin Yi’s main purpose this time is to lead troop training. There are many bandits and smugglers on the border, and many dangerous individuals and merchants who are not protected by imperial law. That’s the focus of the border legion’s work right now.” Fan Qingyin explained in detail: “Don’t worry, the Empire’s military power is absolute authority, and no individual or group can contend with it. Moreover, given Lin Yi’s family background and military rank, he must be in one of the top legions on the border.”

"Oh, I see. That puts my mind at ease. I wonder when he'll depart once the transfer order comes through. No matter how good the food is in the border corps, it can't compare to what the chef at home makes. I need to have the kitchen prepare extra good food for Yi to take with him these next few days, and also have the healers prepare more medicines. I've heard that each healer has their own specialty medicines and remedies, so it's always good to have extra, just in case there aren't any healers in the army." Jiang Yu said, then stood up hurriedly to make these arrangements.

After all, she had spent so much time with Lin Yi. He and Fan Qingyin were the closest people to her in the world besides Chen Xin. In her eyes, they were family. In addition, Jiang Yu felt extremely guilty for not being able to reciprocate Lin Yi's intense feelings. This time, Lin Yi was going to work in a place so far away, and Jiang Yu naturally wanted to make thorough preparations for him.

“Xiaoyu, you are such a thoughtful wife. But don’t rush, he won’t be leaving for at least three more days. You’ve been busy with him for so long and haven’t even had lunch. I’ve asked the kitchen to make some coconut glutinous rice cakes and your favorite fermented rice with snails. I’ll have the servants bring them up. Have a little something here. I’ve also brewed your favorite flower tea.” Fan Qingyin stopped her busy steps, pulled her to sit at the coffee table, poured her a cup of flower tea, and then shook the bell that connected to the kitchen to signal them to bring the food upstairs.