A Congratulatory Gift

With the knowledge of the Prefectural City God, it was impossible for him not to recognize the difference between the phoenix coronet and embroidered robes worn by Yin Yunze, which were Dynastic Karmic Luck and belonged to a third-rank county princess, and the wedding dress worn by an ordinary woman on her wedding day.

Ordinary people might not recognize a great mountain, but for these deities, a single glance is enough to decipher the information contained within it.

However, although Yin Yunze could use the phoenix coronet and wedding robes to level the playing field, the Prefectural City God could easily change the subject and remain puzzled by Yin Yunze's words.

Moreover, in his nearly thousand-year life, the Prefectural City God had rarely had the opportunity to tease a third-rank deity.

In the past, deities who could survive to reach the third rank were, if not extremely cunning, at least shrewd and cunning.

I've never seen anyone get so angry at a single sentence from the Prefectural City God.

It has to be said that watching this little girl in the same grade as me jump up and down in anger was indeed quite amusing.

For some reason, the Prefectural City God seemed to understand the pleasure that an old man would have when teasing a young child.

And given how fast this little girl is growing, there won't be many more opportunities to tease her in the future.

Although, according to the Prefectural City God's concept of time, this might not be counted in ten years.

After being tricked twice by the Prefectural City God on the same point, Yin Yunze finally realized what was going on.

However, since the Prefectural City God now treats Yin Yunze with the ability to joke around rather than harshly reprimanding or being hostile,

Clearly, the encounter between Li Miaoyan and him did not generate much resentment from the Prefectural City God.

It has to be said, Li Miaoyan does know how to handle people.

Even if the Prefectural City God suffered a loss, he wouldn't hold a grudge.

Thinking this, looking at the Prefectural City God in front of him, Yin Yunze suddenly realized...

I was already planning to talk to him, and now that we've run into each other, I might as well just have a chat.

"I am the County Princess of Qingping, a third-rank official. Greetings, Your Majesty the City God!"

Ignoring the Prefectural City God's teasing, Yin Yunze continued to wear the phoenix coronet and wedding robes of a third-rank county princess and curtsied to the Prefectural City God.

Even if Yin Yunze didn't say anything, the Prefectural City God could still tease Yin Yunze by saying the style resembled a wedding dress.

But now that Yin Yunze has made his move, the Prefectural City God will have to follow the rules.

He returned the greeting and said solemnly, "The Third-Rank Marquis of Majestic Spirit greets the County Princess of Qingping Prefectural City God."

Seeing that the Prefectural City God had finally become serious, Yin Yunze got straight to the point and said solemnly, "City God Excellency, in three days, I will be summoning all the County City God of Anqing Prefecture to my Qingnü Hall for a discussion. I wonder if Your Excellency would be willing to grace us with your presence?"

Just as Yin Yunze knew the Prefectural City God's divine position upon seeing him in official robes, so too did he know the divine position of a third-rank county princess when Yin Yunze revealed his phoenix coronet and embroidered robes.

Even though the announcement ceremony had not yet taken place, the Prefectural City God was able to ascertain Yin Yunze's divine status as the County Princess of Qingping.

Therefore, after understanding that Yin Yunze, a third-rank county princess, had the authority to act expediently in Anqing Prefecture.

The Prefectural City God Yin Yunze not angry that Yin Yunze had summoned the County City God without prior notice.

After all, although they are nominally subordinate to each other in the City God system, the actual connections between City God at different levels are not as close as those between real officials.

However, despite not being angry, the Prefectural City God was still very concerned about Yin Yunze's actions.

By summoning these dozen or so County City God, Yin Yunze clearly has a big plan in mind.

However, since Yin Yunze dared to invite the Prefectural City God, it's clear that this matter shouldn't affect the Prefectural City God.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, the Prefectural City God merely narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Yin Yunze, saying in a deep voice, "The County Princess has summoned them, and they must indeed obey. However, County Princess, can you tell me what you intend to do?"

"It's nothing serious!"

Yin Yunze looked at the Prefectural City God, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "This county magistrate wants to solve the drought problem in Anqing Prefecture! And what about the Tomb of Prince Jing— "

However, before Yin Yunze could finish speaking, she discovered that the Prefectural City God's figure had suddenly vanished before her eyes.

However, a whisper lingered in Yin Yunze's ear, "You do your thing, I know nothing!"

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Looking at the empty space in mid-air, Yin Yunze couldn't help but curse, "That old fox—"

Clearly, the Prefectural City God was aware of the power of the one in Tomb of Prince Jing, and therefore had no intention of getting involved in the matter.

And since eliminating the drought would also benefit the Prefectural City God, this last sentence was left as a way of showing his attitude of not interfering.

In this matter, whatever Yin Yunze wants to do, the Prefectural City God will pretend not to know, not approve, and not oppose.

If Yin Yunze's plan succeeds, as the Prefectural City God of Anqing Prefecture, he will naturally be able to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

If they really offended the Supreme Elder of the Yin Immortal Sect, what would Qingping County's unauthorized actions have to do with the Anqing Prefecture City God?

After all, the County Princess of Qingping and the Prefectural City God were of equal rank, and the Prefectural City God had no authority over Yin Yunze.

Unlike Yin Yunze, who was bound to the divine duty of the Agricultural God and had to solve droughts, the main responsibility of the City God was to protect the safety of the city he was in.

Therefore, neither the County City God nor the Prefectural City God cared much about the drought.

At least, this is not something that the City God need to worry about or put in much effort.

These City God are willing to provide all kinds of assistance beyond practical help.

Seeing how slippery the Prefectural City God was, and how he wouldn't even listen to the end of his sentence, Yin Yunze was immediately indignant.

The Prefectural City God Mingming is the most powerful Orthodox God in Anqing Prefecture, so how can this matter be left to Yin Yunze, a child who is not even a year old?

Enveloped in lightning, Yin Yunze skipped the county government office and headed straight for the City God in Anqing City.

Of course, for safety's sake, Yin Yunze wouldn't go directly to the City God.

At the entrance of the City God, Yin Yunze descended in a form invisible to ordinary people.

Subconsciously, Yin Yunze habitually looked up at the top of the City God.

Unsurprisingly, Yin Yunze saw it.

Above this Prefectural City God City God, there is also a layer of resentment surrounding it.

However, to Yin Yunze's surprise, the resentment of this Prefectural City God was many times less than that of the Qingling County City God.

If the resentment of the Qingling County City God is like a lake, then the resentment of the Prefectural City God is at most like a dark cloud.

In other words, if Yin Yunze were to take action against the Prefectural City God.

Aside from using overwhelming force to suppress them, they simply couldn't employ the same tactics they used against the Qingling County City God.

This situation, however, puzzled Yin Yunze.

Could it be that the evil deeds of the County City God don't actually affect the Prefectural City God, thus preventing him from being held accountable for his incompetence?

After calming down and thinking it over, Yin Yunze realized that it seemed to be true.

Although they belong to the same system, the Prefectural City God is nominally the superior of the County City God and has the ability to govern.

In reality, the Prefectural City God would at most reprimand or punish the County City God in a mild manner.

Things like dismissing officials from their posts and removing the County City God from his position are not within the authority of the Prefectural City God.

This is basically the same relationship between the Incense God.

Just like the Qingling County City God, he also had jurisdiction over Yin Yunze.

However, it is easy to restrict the execution of Yin Yunze, but it is impossible to remove Yin Yunze from Qingnü position as the God of Frost and Snow.

The situation is similar between the Prefectural City God and the County City God.

However, compared to ordinary Incense God, the hierarchical relationship of the City God is more obvious.

As they both hold the divine office of City God, their relationship is indeed closer than that of ordinary gods.

However, the only way for the Prefectural City God to remove the County City God is through violent execution.

But why would the Prefectural City God need to do such a thing for mortals?

If the County City God were more obedient, the Prefectural City God wouldn't interfere too much with them.

Since there are no rights, it also means there are no obligations.

Since none of these were the duties of the Prefectural City God, the things done by the County City God could not be blamed on the Prefectural City God.

In fact, if we apply this to ordinary officials in ancient times, the situation would be even more outrageous.

When officials do bad things, most ordinary people don't think the emperor is bad; they just think the officials below him are the ones who are causing trouble.

Even the emperor, let alone most ordinary people, wouldn't think that the official's superior was a bad person.

There were also instances where ordinary people, even when bullied by constables and yamen runners, would still think that the county magistrate might be a good person.

Unless people are truly driven to desperation, most of their resentment will only be directed at the officials closest to them.

Regardless, the fact that this resentment was much weaker proves that the Prefectural City God was more humane than the County City God.

Without concealing his phoenix coronet and wedding robes, Yin Yunze went straight to the front of the City God.

Just as Yin Yunze was pondering what method would be most appropriate to knock on the door, he saw a deity dressed as Civil Judge walk out of the City God.

He was a fair-skinned, clean-shaven young man who gave off a refined and gentle impression.

Of course, Yin Yunze wouldn't judge a book by its cover.

Judging from the Civil Judge's youthful appearance, one might not know that he was actually a ghost hundreds of years old.

"This humble official greets Your Highness, and wishes you good health."

After bowing to Yin Yunze and offering a polite greeting, the Civil Judge said softly, "Your Highness, the City God has caught a cold today and is bedridden. I'm afraid he cannot receive you. The City God asked me to convey your apologies, and we hope Your Highness will forgive him."

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Hearing Civil Judge Wen spouting nonsense to his face, Yin Yunze couldn't help but roll his eyes. This Prefectural City God really wasn't even bothering to put on an act anymore.

Come, come, tell me, how did the City God, a mere spirit, catch a cold and become bedridden?

Moreover, she was just jumping around in front of Yin Yunze a moment ago, and now she's bedridden?!

If it weren't for the possibility of getting caught and beaten up if he went into the City God, Yin Yunze would have really wanted to go in and see just how sick the old Prefectural City God was.

Could it be that he was singing while simultaneously devouring chicken wings?

However, the Prefectural City God's attitude once again showed that he truly did not want to get involved in this matter.

Seeing Yin Yunze's unfriendly expression, Civil Judge still smiled and took out a jade pendant carved with mandarin ducks, handing it to Yin Yunze.

"Of course, the City God knows that this is somewhat impolite. Therefore, the City God said that although he cannot attend the County Princess's inauguration ceremony to offer his congratulations, this gift is still indispensable. Please accept this jade pendant, County Princess—"

Looking at the jade pendant with mandarin duck patterns, Yin Yunze really wanted to curse.

Even if you, Prefectural City God, find an old piece, this brand-new carved jade pendant with mandarin duck patterns is something else entirely.

This is no longer subtle; it's blatant mockery of Yin Yunze's phoenix coronet and wedding gown.

Yin Yunze could even guess that the words the Prefectural City God instructed Civil Judge would likely be much harsher.

Who knows, it might mean that this is Yin Yunze's dowry or something like that.

The Civil Judge changed his story because he was genuinely afraid that Yin Yunze would get angry.

However, even with the changed explanation, Yin Yunze still found the mandarin duck patterned jade pendant somewhat jarring.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Yin Yunze suddenly noticed that something was wrong with the jade pendant.

Suppressing his anger, Yin Yunze took the jade pendant from Civil Judge's hand.

Upon closer inspection, Yin Yunze discovered that the jade pendant contained a very strong aura belonging to the Prefectural City God.

Although it wasn't as good as the gold hairpin accessory that Yin Yunze gave Guo Jing, which was taken directly from the phoenix crown.

However, it is also a token sufficient to demonstrate the attitude of the Prefectural City God.

After glancing at the jade pendant, Yin Yunze stared at Civil Judge and asked softly, "Does the City God agree to this county magistrate's proposal?"

"Your Highness, what are you saying?"

With a smile still plastered on his face, Civil Judge feigned utterly insincere confusion. "I didn't understand a word you said! This is merely a congratulatory gift from the City God to you on your succession as the County Princess!"

However, at this point, Civil Judge Wen casually added, "Of course, the gift has already been given to you. Whether you want it or not, or what you do with it, or even if you give it to someone else, is none of the City God's business!"

Riddler, get out of Gotham City!

Yin Yunze is truly detestable. To put it nicely, he's slick; to put it bluntly, he's someone who only wants the benefits but doesn't want to take responsibility.

It's obvious that the Prefectural City God is prepared to help Yin Yunze in this matter, but he's unwilling to say it openly.

When this jade pendant, imbued with the aura of the Prefectural City God, is presented to the County City God, they will all be able to discern the Prefectural City God's attitude.

Since the Prefectural City God had agreed, there were naturally no obstacles for Yin Yunze to get them to do anything he wanted.

However, while Yin Yunze could use this to better control the County City God, from another perspective, after taking out this jade pendant, in the eyes of those County City God, it might become that the Prefectural City God had actually arranged for Yin Yunze to do this.

No matter how much Yin Yunze tries to distance himself from the matter, in the eyes of the County City God, it's just an attempt to whitewash the Prefectural City God.

It could be said that, at least in the eyes of those County City God, the Prefectural City God could achieve great things simply by using this jade pendant.

Then came the emergence of the Supreme Elder of the Yin Immortal Sect, but to be precise, the Prefectural City God was merely presenting a congratulatory gift to Yin Yunze.

As for Yin Yunze using this congratulatory gift to deceive the County City God, what does that have to do with the Prefectural City God?

Throughout the entire process, the Prefectural City God did not have any contact with Yin Yunze.

It can be said that the Prefectural City God was clearly telling Yin Yunze this.

If you use it, then it will benefit you.

If you don't use it, he doesn't lose anything.

Most importantly, the Prefectural City God has provided the help that Yin Yunze needed.

If Yin Yunze continues to cause trouble here, it's like a child throwing a tantrum and he needs to be disciplined.

To be on the safe side, Yin Yunze had no choice but to accept the maliciously designed mandarin duck patterned jade pendant.

"Snort!"

With a cold snort, Yin Yunze put the jade pendant with the mandarin duck pattern into his Storage Bag, then turned and left.

Civil Judge was not offended by Yin Yunze's somewhat impolite behavior. He smiled and raised his hand, saying, "This humble official respectfully sees off the County Princess!"