I'm not feeling right when I transform into Keqing

Just as Keqing had guessed before, these tasks require key things to be triggered before they will be updated.

The update of the main quest this time starts with Keqing and Ningguang meeting to discuss the implementation plan.

The so-called "plan" sounds mysterious, but it is actually very simple. Almost most people can think of it, but absolutely no one thinks that anyone would really do it.

The plan was to make Geo Emperor's control over Liyue exist in name only, and let the Seven Stars and the people of Liyue decide the future of Liyue.

Keqing had started planning this earthquake-like plan very early on. She had intended to complete it independently, but for some reason Ningguang guessed it, and in a way that was difficult for Keqing to understand, instead of reporting her, she chose to join her.

"Do you really want to do this with me?" At this point, Keqing still had to ask the woman in front of her who was second only to the emperor.

Ningguang slowly picked up a gilded dragon-shaped pipe carved with intricate and beautiful patterns on the table, gently rotated it between her fingertips, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Keqing, are you worried about me?"

When asked this, Keqing paused, then nodded honestly.

To be honest, Keqing was indeed worried.

Because even now, no matter how you look at it, Ningguang has no reason to take this risk with her.

“You should have no opinion on who rules Liyue, as long as that person doesn’t hinder your business?” Keqing said to Ningguang.

“Yes.” Ningguang nodded.

"Then why would you risk being fired, imprisoned, or even killed to do this with me?"

“Because you can’t do it alone.” Ningguang sighed, like a tired sister.

Keqing frowned, and she kept looking into Ningguang's eyes, even when she interrupted her to answer this question.

Ningguang's crimson eyes were calm throughout the entire process, and her breathing was unusually steady.

She didn't lie, that was indeed the reason why she helped herself.

But...isn't this too simple?

"How do you know I can't do it alone?" Keqing asked back, feeling a little unconvinced.

“Although you have indeed made rapid progress in martial arts, it is impossible to overthrow a faith that has been stable for more than three thousand years by force alone.” Ningguang smiled, “We need to prepare for the attitudes and ideas of the major families and emerging forces in Liyue. The people of Liyue must also be mentally prepared. When Liyue is in turmoil, we must also be prepared for neighboring countries. There are more than just the two of us in the Seven Stars.”

"These all need to be done secretly."

The resentment in my heart gradually dissipated.

Keqing is indeed not good at conspiracies and intrigues. After listening to Ningguang's small part, she felt a little overwhelmed.

“But I’ve already arranged everything for you.” Ningguang put the pipe away from her bright red lips and exhaled gently.

A light white smoke began to float up.

Seeing this, Keqing frowned, but the next second when a wisp of smoke floated to her side, Keqing was slightly stunned.

"The lozenges made from the new buds of Yunlu Green Bamboo are a specialty of Jueyunjian and can refresh the mind." Ningguang said with a blink.

Keqing glanced at her.

Just take the lozenge and suck it dry, so that Keqing would think Ningguang has learned to smoke.

“Now that you’ve dealt with everything in Liyue Harbor, let’s start with those immortals as planned.” Keqing got back to business.

Ningguang nodded slightly, then stood up and turned the screen behind her over.

Suddenly, several sketches appeared in Keqing's eyes.

There are people and animals on the screen. The simple sketches are extremely vivid, and there are densely packed small words under each portrait, which seem to be detailed information.

"This is……"

"All the information about the Three-Eyed Five-Manifested Immortal." Ningguang said calmly.

"It contains their strength ratings and skills, as well as their likes and dislikes, daily movements, and their loyalty to the Emperor."

"We just want the emperor to abdicate, not to kill the gods." Keqing said.

“Then do you think that in order to force the Emperor to abdicate during the Immortal Summoning Ceremony, one must have strength comparable to that of the Emperor?” Ningguang asked in return.

“Didn’t you say before that the Emperor was tired of the throne?” Keqing asked Ningguang.

Ningguang nodded: "But... I don't know whether the Emperor really has that idea, or if it's just a joke from the gods."

"Even if she really wants to abdicate, do you think these immortals will agree?"

Keqing was silent for a moment, then understood what Ningguang meant.

Although they are not trying to kill the gods, these immortals who once made a contract to protect Liyue have now become Liyue's shackles.

If Yan no longer existed in Liyue, these immortals would definitely act presumptuously and forcibly bypass the Seven Stars to manage Liyue.

Because it was the Emperor who signed the contract with them, not the Seven Stars.

This is also the biggest obstacle in the plan, and both Keqing and Ningguang understand it.

So Keqing asked Ningguang to prepare early on, and Ningguang did so.

"It's my fault... I didn't think it through." Keqing said.

"I received your apology." Ningguang smiled, "Then, let's start with this immortal."

Ningguang held the pipe and pointed it at the screen.

On the screen at the end of the pipe was a sketch of an immortal.

The immortal had long flowing hair and half-closed eyes. The most eye-catching feature was the pair of horns on his head.

Keqing was slightly surprised: "Ganyu..."

"Have you almost forgotten that she is also one of the immortals?" Ningguang asked.

It is true. Ganyu is busy with work every day. And when Keqing just came in from Yuehai Pavilion, she passed by Ganyu's office and saw her still working at her desk.

It is hard for people to associate a person who works from morning to night with the lofty and illusory immortal.

But in fact, Ganyu is one of the immortals.

And he may be the most loyal to the Emperor among all the immortals.

After all, her contract with the Emperor has lasted for a thousand years, and it is because of this contract that Qi has been able to receive his diligent help all along.

Ningguang's evaluation of Ganyu's loyalty on the screen was also very sincere.

"First."

Keqing held her chin in her hand. Her loyalty was Grade A, which meant that if the Emperor was forced to abdicate by them, Ganyu would definitely not agree, and would even come to kill them directly.

Although Ganyu usually looks confused and often dozes off.

But even Keqing doesn't dare to underestimate her strength.

Ningguang also gave Ganyu an A-level rating for her strength, just like her loyalty to the Emperor.

"The first one has to be Ganyu..." Keqing groaned.

"Because if the plan fails, it is most likely that Ganyu, who is closest to us, will discover it. Moreover, Ganyu is also the immortal farthest away from other immortals, so she is easier to deal with." Ningguang said.

Keqing nodded slightly, agreeing with Ningguang's statement.

After thinking for a while, he looked at Ningguang: "Well, what suggestions do you have?"

Ningguang smiled, sat on the chair, crossed her thighs, looked at the screen and spoke slowly.

"Ganyu is the immortal closest to the sea of humans, but also the immortal farthest from the sea of humans."

"She lives in a prosperous environment, but there is a gap between her heart and the prosperity. She seems satisfied but is full of loneliness."

“We just need to start from this point.”

Keqing didn't quite understand: "What do you mean?"

Even Ningguang, who is used to Keqing's straightforwardness, feels a little helpless.

After shaking her head and sighing, Ningguang explained, "What I mean is that you have to tie up Ganyu."

"what?"

Chapter 74. False Imperial Edict

Yin time the next day.

At around three o'clock in the morning, there were still many busy figures in Liyue Harbor.

However, most of the lights came from the dock. At Chihuyan and Feiyunpo, except for the lights on the street all night, there was no pedestrian on the street.

This is especially true for Yujingtai.

Under the dim moonlight, Yujing Terrace was completely silent.

Occasionally, you can hear the sound of fish in the landscape pond spitting bubbles, and the coughing of a few Thousand Rock Soldiers who are still on guard.

But when the yawning Qianyan soldier saw the purple figure in front of the railing not far away, his expression immediately changed, and he perked up and continued his duties motionlessly.

But he couldn't understand why this adult didn't go to bed at three o'clock in the morning, but instead came here to stare blankly.

Are you admiring the moon?

Keqing certainly didn't have that kind of interest, so she sat alone at Yujing Terrace at three o'clock in the morning, feeling the cold wind and looking at the moon.

She was just waiting for someone.

The person at Yuehai Pavilion.

"Ganyu was the Seven Star Secretary a thousand years ago. She witnessed the history of the Emperor creating Liyue, and also witnessed the changes in Liyue Harbor."

"Ganyu seems to only care about the Seven Stars, but whether it's overt or covert, she actually knows more about Liyue Harbor than I do."

"Because of her long existence, her network of relationships is even more complicated. Among the Seven Stars of this generation, there are several people who were raised by her and she taught them the skills of management."

"So, as long as we can control Ganyu, our plan will be half successful."

Keqing thought back to the conversation she had with Ningguang yesterday. Thinking about it carefully, she felt that it made a lot of sense.

Because of Ganyu's appearance, Keqing often forgets that this girl who seems to only care about working actually controls such great power.

As for the plan to control Ganyu.

Ningguang did not tell the riddle, but under Keqing's questioning, she also gave a specific plan, which was to "tie" Ganyu.

The so-called "tie" is of course not a literal "tie", but a way to transfer Ganyu away from Liyue Harbor and ensure that she will not return to Liyue Harbor before the end of the ceremony to invite the immortal, so as to obstruct Keqing's plan.

Ningguang wrote a lot about the plan of the Three-Eyed Five-Manifested Immortal, but it can be generally divided into two types: "yin and yang".

The so-called "Yin and Yang" simply refers to "strategy and force."

Several immortals were too loyal to the Emperor and had eccentric personalities, so they had to be forced to surrender by force.

As for characters like Ganyu, Ningguang and Keqing both think it is better to use strategy.

Keqing raised her wrist and took out a long piece of brocade woven with fine silk from the bracelet. On the back of the brocade was a rock dragon woven with gold thread, and on the front was a document written with gold powder mixed with ink.

"The Emperor's edict."

Keqing just took a look and put the thing back into the bracelet.

With this, the most loyal half-immortal to the Emperor could be forced to leave Liyue Harbor.

Standing in front of the stone railing, Keqing looked back at Yuehai Pavilion. There was still a fire on in one of the rooms in Yuehai Pavilion. All she had to do next was wait until the fire was out.

If one is found to have falsely transmitted the imperial edict, it would naturally be a serious crime that could lead to the immediate removal of one's Seven Stars position.

In the thousands of years since Liyue was founded, there has never been a Seven Star who dared to falsely convey the emperor's decree.

However, what she was about to do was even more outrageous than falsely conveying the imperial edict, so naturally she would not care much about it.

Keqing leaned against the stone railing, quietly waiting for the first target to walk out of Yuehai Pavilion.

However, after waiting for another full hour, it was already four o'clock in the morning, and the fire in the only lit room in Yuehai Pavilion was still on.

"Ha..." Keqing, who had been waiting for a long time, couldn't help but yawn.

She covered her mouth with her hands, shook her head, and rubbed her face. Only then did Keqing become much more sober.

Looking at the room on Yuehai Pavilion, Keqing frowned, having not expected this situation.