The legendary emperor, Fuxi, had a very beautiful daughter, Fufei (also know as Mifei). As a child, she was sickly and thin. Her father preferred more rubenesque females, so he paid very little attention to Fufei. The little waif grew into a lovely maiden, but because of the lack of fatherly love, was always sad and forlorn. Her only joy was in exploring nature and its beauty.

One day, she was strolling along the Lo River. The river saw her great beauty, and began to woo her with images of verdant pastures and happy families. Entranced by all of this, Fufei wished to become one with the river, and leave her lonely existence on earth. So the Lo river rose up out of its banks and transformed itself into a misty veil, enveloping and drawing the maiden into its bosom.

Several weeks went by before Emperor Fuxi realized one of his daughters was missing. He searched in vain for her. Then one day, he came upon the Lo river. As he looked upon the water, a maiden emerged from its depths. With a start, he recognized his own child, but only now did he realize how beautiful she truly was. Astounded, he asked her what happened, and when she told him, he felt such guilt and shame for having neglected her, that he used his magical powers to immortalize her as the Lo River Goddess.