Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1015: So This Is the Truth About the Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden?

Chapter 1015: Chapter 1015: So This Is the Truth About the Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden?

A Soul-Calming Stone, carried by Sun Wukong, as Jiang Liu and Sun Wukong left the Southern Heavenly Gate and headed straight to Fengmen Village.

"Sigh, as expected of the Queen Mother of the West, things aren’t as easy as they seem..." Standing on an Auspicious Cloud, Jiang Liu sighed inwardly.

Originally, in front of the Queen Mother, Jiang Liu deliberately mentioned Chang Mei with the intent of provoking the Queen Mother to see if it was possible.

Though not to make the Empress lose her composure, it was at least an attempt to understand the real relationship between the Empress and Chang Mei, right?

In the past, when Sha Wujing was the General Juanlian, he knew some grudges between Long Eyebrow and the Queen Mother, but Jiang Liu believed there were hidden truths that he was unaware of.

Despite her deep-seated prejudice against Long Eyebrow, and her unwillingness to lend the Soul-Calming Stone due to Long Eyebrow, the Queen Mother was, after all, a Queen Mother, and she clearly knew what she should do. Therefore, she did not show anything unusual.

"Forget it, failing the passive task has its penalties, so it’s better to resolve this task first. As for the active task of subduing Long Eyebrow, it can wait..." Contemplating for a moment, Jiang Liu shook his head helplessly after his thoughts.

However, on the way to Fengmen Village, suddenly, Jiang Liu paused in mid-air and stopped.

"Holy Monk, long time no see!" A figure blocked Jiang Liu’s way, greeting him.

"Long time no see!" Jiang Liu nodded in response.

Jiang Liu recognized the figure in front of him; it was none other than the Taoist Body formed by the Tingdi Divine Beast under Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"I don’t know why you’ve come; does Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva have any instructions?" After greeting, Jiang Liu curiously asked Tingdi.

"Indeed, there’s something to inform the Holy Monk!" Tingdi Beast nodded and said, "It concerns Long Eyebrow Immortal!"

"Long Eyebrow Immortal..." Tingdi Beast’s words stirred Jiang Liu’s heart slightly.

Previously, Tingdi Beast had said that it had been observing him, and he was aware of almost everything he had done.

Therefore, Tingdi Beast, or perhaps Ksitigarbha, knowing Jiang Liu’s matter with Long Eyebrow, did not surprise him.

Before, Jiang Liu had mentioned to Sun Wukong about wanting to subdue Long Eyebrow Immortal; perhaps Tingdi Beast heard that.

So, knowing Jiang Liu’s purpose, is it here to reveal the truth about the rift between Long Eyebrow Immortal and the Queen Mother?

"In that case, just speak directly!" Understanding Tingdi Beast’s purpose, Jiang Liu nodded to Tingdi.

"This is not a place for conversation; let’s find somewhere else!" Tingdi Beast did not rush to speak but suggested.

"Hmm, let’s go down first!" Indeed, flying in mid-air wasn’t a good place for talking. Jiang Liu nodded.

Then, the three descended, finding a lakeside in a deep mountain to land on.

"Back then..."

After landing, Tingdi Beast knew that it was best not to be discovered while with Jiang Liu, so without wasting time, it directly began to narrate the story of Long Eyebrow.

"Before the Investiture of Gods, although the Jade Emperor ruled the Heavenly Court, on the surface controlling the entire Immortal Realm, he did not have many subordinates at his disposal, and his grasp over the Immortal Realm was insufficient!"

"Yes, I’m aware of this!" Tingdi Beast’s words made Jiang Liu nod.

Although the Deification Tribulation was a grand catastrophe, its ultimate aim was to replenish the Heavenly Court with manpower, a fact Jiang Liu understood.

Hearing Jiang Liu’s acknowledgment, Tingdi Beast nodded slightly and continued, "At the beginning of the deification, Long Eyebrow was already under the command of the Jade Emperor, and back then, Long Eyebrow had already reached the Great Luo Golden Immortal Middle Stage!"

These words slightly raised Jiang Liu’s eyebrows. Middle Stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal? Even at present, that would be a renowned powerhouse in the world, right?

At that time, Long Eyebrow Immortal was by the Jade Emperor’s side? In that case, he could be considered the Jade Emperor’s right-hand man, no? How did things reach their current state?

Jiang Liu was secretly puzzled, but he did not interrupt, watching Tingdi, waiting for him to continue.

"Long Eyebrow Immortal once had a disciple, who was a remarkable talent..." Tingdi Beast continued.

"Originally, under the Jade Emperor and the Empress, there were seven daughters, known as the Seven Fairy Maidens. At the time, to solidify Long Eyebrow Immortal’s loyalty, the Jade Emperor and the Empress had suggested linking one of the Fairies under their care with a disciple of Long Eyebrow Immortal in marriage!"

"The daughters of the Jade Emperor and the Empress naturally had extraordinary status. Before the Deification, the Jade Emperor didn’t have much power under his command, so a direct disciple of Long Eyebrow Immortal was considered a suitable match..."

"However, later, with the eruption of the Deification War, countless Righteous Gods fell under the Jade Emperor’s influence. The Jade Emperor, who originally had limited control over the Immortal Realm, suddenly became the master of the Three Realms. This naturally marked a dramatic change in his status and position. Consequently, the status of the Jade Emperor’s seven daughters also rose accordingly!"

"Holy Monk, you also understand the affections between men and women, so you naturally understand some truths. As the status of the Jade Emperor underwent a drastic change, he gained many capable subordinates. In turn, the perceived value of Long Eyebrow Immortal diminished considerably. Such is the nature of competition, and the gap between them naturally widened..."

"Yes, I understand!" Jiang Liu nodded knowingly at Tingdi’s words, truly able to comprehend the situation.

"Later, during the interactions between Long Eyebrow’s disciple and the Fairy, as their status differences grew, the Fairy’s demeanor unconsciously began to dominate the other."

"As you know, as a man, how can he let a woman ride over him? Thus, before they even married, their feelings toward each other grew increasingly poor!"

"In that case, why not just cancel the engagement?" At this point, Jiang Liu couldn’t help but interject.

Indeed, since the differences in status made their interaction uncomfortable, it proved the marriage wasn’t suitable, wouldn’t simply canceling the engagement be the best course?

"But is it really that easy?" Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Tingdi shook his head in response.

"Long Eyebrow, after all, is a subordinate. This engagement had long been decided. For a subordinate to propose canceling the engagement? What of the Jade Emperor’s face? Thus, Long Eyebrow couldn’t propose canceling the engagement."

"However, similarly, before Deification, Long Eyebrow was a trusted general under the Jade Emperor, known across the Three Realms. But after Deification, the Jade Emperor’s status soared; could he overrule the engagement? How would people across the Three Realms perceive the Jade Emperor?"

"Wouldn’t it be said that he is heartless and ungrateful? Thus, the Jade Emperor also couldn’t propose canceling the engagement!"

"Yes, indeed, this matter is difficult to handle, requiring careful planning..." Listening to Long Eyebrow’s analysis, Jiang Liu nodded in agreement.

"Later, troubles arose. Long Eyebrow’s disciple fell for a Female Demon, forming deep feelings!"

"If it were someone else, a man having multiple wives wouldn’t be surprising. But his betrothed was the daughter of the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Three Realms. Wouldn’t that be a great affront to the Jade Emperor?"

"At the time, the Empress ordered Long Eyebrow’s disciple to sever ties with that Female Demon. However, unexpectedly, the disciple was a person of deep affection and integrity and didn’t heed the Empress’s command!"

"The rest, as Sha Wujing told you! The matter escalated, coinciding with the end of the Deification War, where the Jade Emperor became the ruler of the Three Realms and needed to establish authority, leading to the proper punishment of Long Eyebrow’s disciple and the Female Demon..."

"Humph, the Jade Emperor Old Man isn’t a good person!" At this point, Sun Wukong couldn’t help but snort coldly, speaking with disdain.

"In this matter, both sides aren’t necessarily wrong!" Jiang Liu, however, nodded, speaking fairly.

From Long Eyebrow’s perspective, naturally, the Jade Emperor and Empress are heartless and ungrateful.

However, from the Jade Emperor’s perspective, as the ruler of the Three Realms, losing face so drastically, how could this matter be justifiable?

The more extraordinary one’s status and position, the more one values their dignity.

"Thus, this matter became an insurmountable rift between Long Eyebrow and the Empress."

"Furthermore, later, Long Eyebrow, in revenge, secretly instigated another Fairy to marry a lowly cowherd from the Mortal World, further deepening the rift between Long Eyebrow and the Empress..."

"Uh, so it’s about the Cowherd and Weaving Maiden?" Tingdi’s words caused Jiang Liu’s mouth to twitch slightly.

"Indeed, taking advantage of the Fairy’s bathing, he incited the cowherd to steal the Fairy’s clothes. On the surface, it’s a love story, but in reality, it was the Jade Emperor and Empress’s daughter defiled by a mortal cowherd..."

"Hahaha, Long Eyebrow is ruthless, interesting!" Hearing this, Sun Wukong displayed an exuberant gesture, feeling greatly relieved.

"So, the story of the Cowherd and Weaving Maiden, is this the true story?" Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu found it both amusing and perplexing.

In the past life, how beautiful was the story of the Cowherd and Weaving Maiden? The Qixi Festival was even regarded as Valentine’s Day, but in reality?

It turned out to be the Jade Emperor’s lofty daughter defiled by a mere mortal cowherd?

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