<p>In the summer of the year of Gengxu, the first year of the Shaoxi reign of Emperor Guangzong of the Song Dynasty (1190 AD), a severe drought occurred. The common people wailed for help on the roads. Mazu appeared in the dreams of the magistrates of the prefectures and counties, showing them that, "The drought demon is raging. I will plead with Heaven for you and the people for rain. It will rain on the day of Jiazi." When the appointed day arrived, sure enough, heavy rain poured down, and the strong wind carried the rain. The scorched woods were moistened, and the dried - up valleys came back to life. The prefectures and counties submitted detailed memorials to the throne. The emperor issued an edict stating that Mazu had greatly benefited the people and deserved commendation, enfeoffment, and a promotion in rank. Thus, an imperial decree was issued to confer on Mazu the title of "Linghui Consort" to manifest her divine power.</p>