Now, the Water Virtue Star Lord tried to shift the blame.
The Water Virtue Star Lord said, "Your Majesty, all this was the work of Alu, a disciple under Perfected Lord Taixi. He committed a gross act of defiance and deceived Heaven. This old minister was deceived by him and truly knew nothing!"
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Perfected Lord Taixi, is this true?"
Ao Tu bowed low. "Your minister failed to discipline his disciple and willingly accepts punishment."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Perfected Lord Taixi is guilty of failing to instruct his disciple. His salary shall be withheld for one year, and he shall be confined for three days as punishment."
Ao Tu bowed. "Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "Rise."
Ao Tu rose.
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor looked at the Water Virtue Star Lord again. "Water Virtue Star Lord, did you truly know nothing of this affair from beginning to end?"
The Water Virtue Star Lord was somewhat flustered, but he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister was deceived and truly knew nothing."
Celestial Worthy Jade Emperor said, "I had long since expressly forbidden rain in Fengxian County. Why did you issue a Rain-Request Writ without authorization?"
The Water Virtue Star Lord said, "It was only because Perfected Lord Taixi's disciple Alu deceived this old minister. As I enjoyed a deep friendship with Perfected Lord Taixi, and Alu spoke so sincerely, I believed his words and issued the Rain-Request Writ. Only today, when Your Majesty spoke of Fengxian County, did this old minister discover the oversight..."
Hearing this, the Jade Emperor remained expressionless and gave True Lord Kehansi Zhangren a brief glance.
True Lord Kehansi Zhangren immediately turned toward the Water Virtue Star Lord and thundered, **"How