In the Hall of Exalted Peace, shortly after Li Changshou had gone to take up his post at the Moon Palace.
"Chang Geng hung up a bronze mirror there so people could see what they were doing at any time?"
"Not only that. Because Heng'e did not show herself, the Water God gave Heng'e's maid a scolding so fierce that the maid was nearly in tears."
"Ha ha ha! This Chang Geng!"
The Jade Emperor was beside himself with delight, clapping and laughing. "He truly is... ahem, always coming up with new tricks! To think he could come up with such an idea—impressive, truly impressive."
Wood Duke smiled beneath the high platform. "It seems the Water God truly does mind this matter somewhat. Your Majesty, how should we respond in kind?"
The Jade Emperor considered it carefully, then asked in puzzlement, "Why should we respond in kind?"
Wood Duke blinked and asked quietly, "Your Majesty, was it not to weaken Jie Teaching's influence over the Water God that you sent him to the Moon Palace...?"
The White-robed Jade Emperor visibly froze for a moment, then slowly nodded and sighed.
"My worries truly cannot be hidden from Wood Duke."
Dong Mugong breathed a sigh of relief. This time, he had finally not misread the Jade Emperor's intentions.
The Jade Emperor stroked his chin and pondered for a while before quickly saying, "The Great Cataclysm is imminent. In a hundred years, the three teachings will discuss the Investiture of the Gods together. Chang Geng, my dear minister, truly should not associate too much with Jie Teaching, lest he interfere too deeply in the Great Cataclysm and suffer its backlash. So, Wood Duke, how do you think we should break Chang Geng's move?"
Dong Mugong thought for a moment, then quickly shook his