I'm not feeling right when I transform into Keqing

Only then did Ningguang get out of bed and come to the other side of the table.

“Keqing is still in such a hurry. Maybe you can slow down and appreciate the scenery around you.” Ningguang said.

"I'm not that free." Keqing shook her head and got straight to the point, "Did the Emperor show up in advance?"

Ningguang lowered her eyes slightly and answered while pouring tea: "No."

"During your stay in Mondstadt, the Emperor did not show up, but... Ganyu once delivered the Emperor's edict."

"What decree?"

“The general idea is to let the Seven Stars get ready. If you have any problems over there, go and support Mondstadt.” Ningguang said as she poured a cup of tea in front of Keqing.

The tea is cold, Keqing won't drink it.

"So this is what you meant by the letter in which the Emperor wanted to see me?" Keqing asked.

“Yeah.” Ningguang nodded, poured herself a cup, and took a sip: “The Emperor must have been worried that you couldn’t handle it. It seems that the seal in Mondstadt might have changed.”

Therefore, Keqing's previous speculation that the Emperor could sense the seal was also verified.

This also shows that the Emperor was indeed worried about Keqing.

“Could it be that what Zhong Li said is indeed right…” Keqing rested her chin on her index finger and murmured softly.

"Zhong Li?" Ningguang looked at Keqing.

"I'm a guest from the Wangsheng Hall. We met and chatted for a few minutes when I came here. It's nothing." Keqing explained, and then she continued to bring the topic back to the business.

"The seal issue has been temporarily dealt with. The Emperor should have sensed it. However, when I was returning to Wangshu Inn, I met an executive officer of the Fatui."

"Is it the one from Northland Bank?" Ningguang guessed.

Shaking her head, Keqing said, "Not that one. That one is simple-minded and easy to deal with. The one she met was an executive officer named 'Madam'."

“Ma’am…” Ningguang lowered her head and thought for a moment, “If it’s her, she is indeed much more difficult to deal with than the one from the Northland Bank.”

"You should have gotten the information too, right?" Keqing asked.

"Ah."

"Then why are you pretending like you just found out?"

"Because I have to take care of some people's emotions. Otherwise, if I knew everything, wouldn't it seem like I was redundant?" Ningguang said with a smile.

Keqing always felt that she was hinting at something.

"Then the executor should come to Liyue, so what is your solution?" Keqing asked.

"Maintaining the status quo."

“But…” Keqing frowned, “If she interferes with our plan…”

“Then let Keqing take action,” Ningguang said, her tone more confident than Keqing herself.

Although it seems that Ningguang is joking, the best way is to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing circumstances.

Before figuring out the purpose of the executive's visit, taking unnecessary actions would only put yourself in a passive position.

“So, now that you’re back, are you going to start implementing your plan?” Ningguang said.

"Yes." Keqing said calmly, "Liyue has grown up. She can't stay in the cradle forever."

Ningguang looked at Keqing's determined eyes, and after a moment of silence, she also smiled.

"Then just go for it."

These words sounded like encouragement from an elder to a younger generation. Keqing glared at Ningguang and said, "You have to give it your all, too."

"If something unexpected happens, our Seven Star positions will be lost, and your group of Jade Pavilions will also be confiscated."

“If you don’t want to keep it, then don’t keep it.” Ningguang smiled and said indifferently, “Anyway, I have already got the most important thing.”

"You mean Mora?" Keqing frowned. Indeed, according to that world, Ningguang's current assets make her the richest person in Teyvat (Harmony), and one hundred million is just a small goal.

"Is that so?" The silver-haired woman smiled. "As for the Jade Pavilion, I built it myself from a single brick. No one can take it away from me."

This is understandable for Keqing, after all, she is expensive.

Keqing had asked Ningguang before how much the Jade Pavilion cost. Ningguang held up three fingers. Keqing guessed three hundred million, and Ningguang just smiled and said nothing.

I think it’s about 300 million.

Three hundred million could probably fill up the entire Yujingtai. That's really a lot of money.

Just as Keqing was lamenting the generosity of the nouveau riche Ningguang, Ningguang also looked at Keqing with her chin in her hand and started her question time.

"Now that we have finished discussing the business, it is my turn to ask you a question."

"ask me?"

“Yes, like your trip to Mondstadt.” Ningguang looked into Keqing’s eyes, as if to see if there was any lie in her eyes, carefully and seriously.

"What about Mondstadt?" Keqing thought about it and nodded slightly. She seemed to have forgotten to tell Ningguang about the treaty. Although they were very familiar with each other, Ningguang was one of the Seven Stars after all, and she was also in charge of Liyue's judicial and trade rights.

"The new treaty has been signed. Because something happened with the seal, you should have received the letter I sent from Liyue. Because of that accident, the new treaty has increased the manpower and resource investment of both sides, and the rest is not much different from the draft we made in the previous meeting. I will make a copy of the specific content for you later..."

Before Keqing could finish her words, Ningguang shook her head and interrupted her: "I'm not asking about the treaty."

"It's not a new treaty? Then what are you asking?" Keqing was surprised.

"Your engagement."

Looking at Keqing, Ningguang smiled: "I heard... you broke off the engagement?"

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Chapter 68: Can you lend me some money?

How did Ningguang know about her engagement?

Er, that’s not right. Keqing’s engagement served as the introduction and symbol of the alliance between Mondstadt and Liyue at that time. It would be strange if Ningguang didn’t know about it.

But apart from Qin herself who had already agreed on it, the only people in the envoys' convoy should have known about her breaking off the engagement. Even Qin's military advisors were told by Qin herself.

Could it be that there is a traitor around Keqing?

Keqing frowned and looked at Ningguang. Ningguang seemed to know what she was thinking and said calmly, "I didn't send anyone to monitor you. The Thousand Rock Soldier who delivered the message told me that when you sent me the message last time."

Keqing remembered that it should be the Thousand Rock Soldier who was the first to find him after she woke up.

She did ask the Qianyan soldier to deliver the message.

"Besides, he confessed to it."

“What is that?” Keqing tilted her head.

Ningguang blinked and said in a teasing tone, "He said that he caused Lord Yuheng to catch a cold and have a fever, and asked me to punish him alone and not to implicate his family."

What the hell is “fever caused by catching a cold”?

"He also told me that your mental state might be declining, so I should be prepared." Ningguang smiled as she spoke, "But now it seems that there is nothing serious wrong with you."

What do you mean there is nothing wrong with her? There is nothing wrong with Keqing at all.

"I'm in good health." Keqing said speechlessly, then looked at Ningguang and frowned, "But you, drinking and staying up late, if you keep going like this, you'll have health problems sooner or later."

“Some things I don’t want to do, but I have to do them.” Ningguang said calmly, then looked at Keqing: “So…”

"Is your marriage called off?"

"..."

There is no doubt that Ningguang is a smart person.

This is how it is when you chat with smart people. You can't change the subject even if you want to.

And unlike Jean, although Jean is also a smart person, she has basic respect for Keqing. If she knows that Keqing doesn't want to answer, she won't ask any more questions.

But Ningguang is different. She will know what she wants to know. Even if she doesn’t know it for the time being, she will always get to the bottom of it.

This kind of personality is reflected in the work whereby all matters, no matter how big or small, can be handled in an orderly manner and one is also calm and composed.

But this is how it is in life now, some people don’t care about other people’s feelings.

"Why are you asking this?" Keqing glanced at her and said lightly.

"Because of curiosity." Ningguang said, "I heard that you have always been opposed to the marriage. I have also written a few letters to the acting leader of Mondstadt. Although most of them are official letters, I can feel that she is similar to you, a person who is willing to give up everything for a lofty ambition."

"You two are actually quite suitable for each other. I mean, the kind of suitable that you are in the sense of 'family'."

"what?"

Seeing Keqing's surprised expression, Ningguang's crimson eyes remained calm and her voice was as steady as water: "She is suitable to be your family, not your lover."

Then Ningguang stood up, walked barefoot on the brown floor, slowly walked to the window, and slowly opened the curtains.

The dazzling sunlight passed through the glass and hit Keqing's face, making her unable to help but close her eyes slightly.

But at this time, the sunlight had weakened a lot. He looked up slightly and found that Ningguang was blocking the window.

The golden light passed through her hair, giving her silver hair a sacred white halo.

Ningguang, with her back to her, raised her fair wrist slightly, as if she could pick up the sunlight between her five fingers and save the world from the filth of sin.

At this moment, Tianquan was like a goddess from the sun. Just looking at her back made people unable to help but praise her brilliance.

At this moment, Ningguang turned her head slightly, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

"Does it look good?"

……

……

In the Yiyan Palace below the Qun Yu Pavilion, Keqing looked up at the palace in the sky, then lowered her head and walked away with a blank expression.

I don't know what she is doing. First she asked me about my engagement, and then she showed off her body in front of me.

What's the point of being suitable to be a family member rather than a lover? He makes himself sound like an expert in love.

The key point is that Keqing doesn’t know what Ningguang is trying to express.

That's why she hates the Riddler the most.

After walking across the landscape pool, Keqing arrived at Yuehai Pavilion. Looking from the corridor, Yuehai Pavilion was still busy.

It is almost eleven o'clock now. According to Ganyu's style of doing things, she should have returned from Wangshu Inn and is now busy on the top floor of Yuehai Pavilion.

Although she still wanted to ask Ganyu some questions about the Emperor, Keqing didn't want to disturb others at work. Besides, she had other things to do, so she left Yuehai Pavilion without staying and would go find Ganyu again when she had the chance.

Walk towards the Feiyunpo under the Yujing Terrace.

On the road, Keqing walked and took a look at the system task.

The legendary quest to meet Ningguang again has been completed, and what you get again are only the subsequent quests to meet Ningguang again.

Keqing will meet Ningguang again later, as they have more important things to discuss.

The reason why they left the Jade Pavilion early was that Ningguang suddenly said some strange words and showed off her figure, which made Keqing feel that her breath was a little disordered.

There is one most important reason: Keqing is hungry.

The Jade Pavilion naturally had its own dedicated chefs and delicacies, but Keqing had little interest in those delicacies from land and sea or those seemingly ordinary foods that were ridiculously expensive.

Moreover, Keqing didn't like the smell in the Jade Pavilion, which was filled with the unique fragrance of Ningguang.

It’s so weird that Keqing always feels like she’s in Ningguang’s arms.

"The mission is almost complete. There is also a 'Firefly in the Sky'... that traveler. Jyn told me before that she should be in Liyue." Keqing muttered to herself as she walked. "I'll go to the Foreigner Registration Office of the General Affairs Department and see if her name is on it."

Apart from this mission, there is only the sealing mission of the Wind Dragon Ruins, but the mission of the God-Extinguishing Long Stage is a long-term one.

As for the seal, Keqing doesn't have time to deal with it right now. Firstly, she has bigger things to do in Liyue, and secondly, her strength still needs to be improved.

When fighting against Diakarabian, if it weren't for the help of the Wolf King, the Wind Elf and the gift from Barbatos, Keqing might not have returned.

Although she has unlocked the second level of the technique and gained the power of wind, the deeper the seal is, the more dangerous it will be, and this little bit of power is still not enough.