Reading poems from Teyvat

Chapter 24: Willing to Love a Thousand Golds with a Smile (Part 2)

A strange silence suddenly fell on this pub that should have been bustling with activity.

But Wendy was obviously a very good bard, and at this moment he made small talk to liven up the atmosphere, saying, "Come to think of it, since you left Mondstadt, have you not written any new poems? It's already autumn now, are you still singing that song? Don't you have any new works?"

Shen Zhigui looked at him sideways:

How many people could never write a song like this in their entire lifetime?

However, when Shen Zhigui heard Wendy say that it was already autumn, he immediately thought of a lot of poems, such as "Autumn has always been sad and lonely" or even "Since ancient times, people have been sentimental and sad about separation, and it is even more unbearable to be lonely in the autumn season". However, it is obvious that Mondstadt is not easy to use the format of Liyue, and he himself did not remember much modern poetry. He was about to make an excuse, but when he saw Eula's unhappy look, Shen Zhigui thought about it and started to recite the "October Song" by the German poet Storm, which he accidentally found when reading Wang Xiaobo's novel:

"The morning mist rises, the leaves fall

"Let us fill our glasses with wine!

"We must take these gray days

"Gild it, gild it!

"Whether it is the West Wind Church or the Fatui

"Let the world quarrel and clamor there

"But the world, this beautiful world

“It will never perish!

“Although our hearts may be depressed

"Let's clink our glasses

“We know that the heart of justice

“It will never be lost!

"The morning mist rises, the leaves fall

"Let us fill our glasses with wine!

"We must take these gray days

"Gild it, gild it!

"Autumn has indeed arrived, but please wait a little longer.

"As long as you stay a little longer

"Spring is coming, and the sky is smiling

"The world will be filled with the scent of violets!

"Blue days are coming one after another

"While it lasts,

"My brave friend, we must

"Have fun, have fun!"

Even Wendy, who is known as the best bard in Mondstadt, couldn't help but turn his eyes and look at the noble girl - in fact, she couldn't be called a girl - when he heard Shen Zhigui reciting such a poem at this time. He thought that if Shen Zhigui was just writing it casually to suit the situation, then this poetic talent would be too terrifying. Although even if he only wrote the previous few poems, it would be enough to prove that his talent would be passed down through the ages. If this poem was Shen Zhigui's old work, then this young man would probably have a lot of poems that could be used in different scenarios. This might make Wendy feel a little itchy, but he couldn't steal the show at the moment:

After all, no matter how you look at it, this poem was given by Shen Zhigui to the eldest daughter of the old aristocracy.

Of course, if you want to ask Wendy what he thinks of the eldest daughter of the old nobles, Wendy is an old man who has lived for thousands of years - ahem - immortal. At the beginning, he was able to let those old nobles go and allow their bloodline to continue. Naturally, he felt that the reckoning at the time had been completed, so now he just treats Eula as an ordinary citizen of Mondstadt. It would be better to say that he actually feels a little guilty, because it was because he did not settle the reckoning thoroughly enough that Eula fell into her current situation. However, he was just following the choice of the people at the time, so naturally he just thought about it and soon put it out of his mind.

And right now, whether in Mondstadt or in this tavern, Eula is the undisputed heroine.

After all, the real protagonist is now giving this poem to her.

After hearing this poem, although Youla knew that Shen Zhigui was encouraging her, she was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Maybe spring will indeed come soon, but for me, that world full of the fragrance of violets, I am afraid I will never be able to touch it."

It's just like that time when you left me behind and went upstream in the crowd.

"So, you still feel that you can't accept all this with peace of mind?"

Shen Zhigui could only sigh and say.

Originally, he didn't remember many modern poems, and now he didn't get any profit from reading them. Isn't it equivalent to doing a losing business? Of course, up to now, Shen Zhigui didn't need to use more martial arts. Even if he defeated Eula or got her recognition, if it wasn't martial arts at the level of "Going to the Blue Sky and the Yellow Spring" or "The Jade Fortress Floating Clouds Change the Past and the Present", it would be better than nothing for him. However, due to inertia, Shen Zhigui rarely encountered the situation where the system didn't give any feedback after reciting poems, not to mention that he was still preparing poems for copying according to Eula's mentality.

So he felt a little frustrated.

But poems of this level could not impress her, so asking Shen Zhigui to do it himself was really a bit difficult for him, a doggerel poet who was probably not as good as Zhang Zongchang.

So he decided to cut the Gordian knot: "You feel that you are not the one who really drove out the Fatui, so facing the people's admiration, you feel unworthy, right?"

Eula nodded.

"You don't want to get on the bus first and buy the ticket later, right?"

Although this description had been deconstructed into another meaning in the Internet era that Shen Zhigui lived in before, which made Shen Zhigui feel a little weird when he said it, but getting married with a child is indeed not worth promoting, so Shen Zhigui just said: "In this case, you should actually complete the feat of expelling the Fatui."

"You mean to say that there are still Fatui in Mondstadt?"

"Wait, Mr. Shen Zhigui, Eula's strength is not enough to compete with the executive officer. We need to think about this matter carefully."

Although Jyn was very happy that her friend could put her worries aside, she knew very well that Eula was just a "normal" holder of the Eye of God. Although holders of the Eye of God were rare in Teyvat, if Eula faced an opponent of that level, she would definitely die without a burial place. So she would never let Eula challenge an opponent of that level, as that would undoubtedly be courting death!

So when Qin heard that Shen Zhigui's solution was this, she quickly stood up and stopped him from continuing.

However, Shen Zhigui only raised his eyebrows and said, "What I mean is, if she travels around the continent and helps other countries like Mondstadt that have been ravaged by the Fatui to expel the Fatui, then wouldn't she be able to actually accomplish the feat that you all sing about?"

Although this is also another way of getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later.

But Eula wants to live up to her reputation, and this is the best way.

Otherwise, revealing the truth would not only hurt the authority of the Knights of Favonius, but also the feelings of the people of Mondstadt.

Chapter 25: Willing to Love a Thousand Golds with a Smile (Part 2)

Of course, Shen Zhigui said this purely to change her environment. Maybe after she left Mond and went to other countries, she met new friends and suddenly felt that the Mond people who had been prejudiced against her from the beginning were hateful, so she would no longer be so obsessed with her family background and bloodline, but would settle down in other countries. Or like Dr. Bethune, who was obviously a foreigner but had no selfish motives and regarded the liberation of other peoples as her own cause. What kind of spirit is this? This is the spirit of internationalism, this is communism...

cough cough.

Although the current version of the answer is actually nationalism.

Moreover, if Eula were to really see the current situation of a place like Xumi, she would probably miss Mondstadt even more.

But she should stay out of the spotlight now.

Because if she really accepted this honor, if the Fatui returned in the future, they would definitely choose to target her.

Although the Fatui's immediate target is Shen Zhigui.

Shen Zhigui has already told the Doctor that he will go and deal with the lady and the young man who are dying in Liyue. Now that the Sixth Seat of the Fatui has been killed, and the Second Seat has been repeatedly defeated by this young man, the Doctor will never doubt that Shen Zhigui can bury the two executives at the same time. The Fatui has lost so many executives in a short period of time. If he cannot accomplish his goal in one battle, and instead has to eliminate three of the eleven seats, and then continue to hunt down the remaining Fatui, Zhidong will have to consider whether it is worth it to provoke such an enemy for the sake of the Heart of God in Lei Dianying's hand.

Therefore, this action in Liyue may very well be the last chance.

But when he thought of the immortals in Liyue, the Martial God who was one of the best among the Seven Rulings, and the vague network of relationships behind Shen Zhigui, the doctor couldn't help but have a headache.

At this time, he didn't even think that one of them had been completely transformed by Shen Zhigui into his internal supporter.

So no matter how the doctor planned, he was doomed to fail.

Not to mention, the "slice" closest to Liyue is in Xumi, and he has to cooperate with the Order Institute in Xumi. Although there is no second heart of god and Sanbing as a container, the god-making plan is out of the question, but the doctor still has his own understanding in academics. So even though Sanbing's body has been destroyed, he has examined and experimented on him, so it is not difficult for him to make another container, not to mention that he still has Sanbing's "ashes" in his hands——

And in this situation, his slice of Sumeru was actually unable to get away.

The other "slices" also agreed with his choice.

So let the slices that are farther away rush to Liyue.

So, even though Shen Zhigui had delayed for quite a while, and even had to bring along companions like Eula and the Traveler who slowed down his pace, he still arrived at Liyue Harbor first.

There is nothing to say that travelers would go with him.

The reason why Eula followed him was purely because when she heard his suggestion and agreed to it, she thought that the Fatui in Mondstadt had been wiped out, and Shen Zhigui was going to Liyue to fight a decisive battle with the Doctor and other executives, so she also had to go to Liyue to lend him a hand.

Shen Zhigui wanted to complain at that time, saying that she had also stood by and watched when he and the doctor were fighting. What help did she provide at that time?

However, since the suggestion was given by Shen Zhigui, and Liyue really wants to eliminate the Fatui, it is not impossible to take her along. Anyway, she probably went to Liyue because Yan Fei is one of her few friends.

Although Shen Zhigui actually didn't know what Zhongli's attitude was, and whether the Rock God was going to use the Fatui to make his test of the Seven Stars more difficult, Shen Zhigui had already decided to hunt down the Doctor, and with Rosalind still his accomplice, the Fatui could probably not increase the difficulty much. So no matter what his attitude was, Shen Zhigui was still prepared to make the Fatui pay the price of three or five executives so that the Fatui would never dare to cause trouble for him again. And Young Master was at the bottom of the Fatui executives, so as the saying goes, one has to pick the weak ones when one is weak, so if he didn't deal with him first, would he challenge the Queen of Winter?

Although there was a period of time before when he was being taken advantage of by these two people, which made Shen Zhigui feel a little embarrassed.

However, Shen Zhigui is obviously not someone who can be bought by such small favors.

He would only consider it if the Queen of Winter came in person to bribe him.

Although by then the queen might really choose not to reconcile with him in anger, but to attack him herself.

But when that time comes, maybe Shen Zhigui has already realized that "life is like a dream", and even the law of nature cannot do anything to him. He doesn't need to care about the attitude of a mere Queen of Winter, not to mention that the Fatui and their executives have been making trouble in various countries all these years. Isn't it her order? She can't escape this responsibility no matter what, so even if the Queen of Winter really wants to bribe Shen Zhigui, if Shen Zhigui really can't beat him, he will only surrender on the surface, like Lu Bu, saying something like "Zhigui has been wandering for half his life and has never met a wise master. If the Queen doesn't abandon him, I am willing to worship him as my adoptive father", and then turn around and sell him out -

Although both of them have a common enemy.

There is even more than one common enemy.

Although the enemy of my enemy is most likely a friend, if Shen Zhigui can deal with the enemy alone, then the enemy of my enemy can also be an enemy!

But it’s still too far to say all this.

Shen Zhigui stood at the gate of Liyue Harbor and saw the festive and lively atmosphere around him. He was a little confused. On the contrary, Eula nodded and said, "Come to think of it, it seems that your Liyue Moon Festival is coming soon--"

Only then did Shen Zhigui react.

That’s the Mid-Autumn Festival, right?

He subconsciously thought of Su Shi's "Water Melody".

He can even sing this song.

However, since Liyue Harbor was in this state, Shen Zhigui naturally did not want to do something unpleasant during the festival to ruin the atmosphere of the city, so he thought about it and said to Eula: "Then let's say goodbye? You go find Yan Fei to play for a few days first, and then we can discuss how to clean up the Fatui after a few days. At that time, you will be the main force and I will be the auxiliary?"

Although Youla felt that Shen Zhigui's attitude was too nice, she just thought that Shen Zhigui was infected by the festive atmosphere, so she didn't think much about it and asked about Shen Zhigui's residence in Liyue City. As a result, she heard from Shen Zhigui that he lived in Keqing's house. Youla couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Chapter 26: When will the bright moon appear (Part 1)

Eula originally thought that there was no progress in the relationship between Shen Zhigui and Keqing. This young man has been slow to open the heart of the young Liyue high-ranking official, so she recently thought of continuing the career of a bard with a bleak future, traveling all over Teyvat, and leaving Liyue, this sad place. However, she never expected that Shen Zhigui has actually moved in with that Yuhengxing!

"What the hell is going on between you two?"

Eula couldn't help but ask.

Although she herself had some little thoughts that were unknown to others, she was mostly curious at this moment.

Shen Zhigui thought about it and used a very outdated description for him: "More than friends, but less than lovers?"

Although this is probably just his self-satisfaction.

"But what kind of friends have moved into your home and yet you haven't become lovers?"

"Because of her identity?"

Shen Zhigui made up a reason.

"What identity? Isn't her identity enough for her to do whatever she wants?"

"But to Liyue, I am just a foreign traveler. With her family background, if she wants to marry someone like me, the resistance she will encounter is unimaginable," Shen Zhigui said casually, "So she is still hesitating, right?"

Although in fact, even if Keqing was still hesitant, she would definitely not hesitate for this reason.

But when Eula heard him say that, her eyes widened: "Wait, you're not even a real Liyue person?"

"At least not a native Liyue person."

Shen Zhigui just said it casually, then just waved his hand and walked towards a certain direction in the port. Eula watched the boy leave, and at the same time looked up at this majestic, orderly city that was completely different from the scattered Mondstadt. Seeing the boy walking in it, he seemed a little out of place. The little thought that she had decided to hide suddenly sprouted out like a bud:

Maybe he was just like he said, and he was devoted to her just to repay the girl who saved her life? If that was the case, if I accompanied him to clean up the fools in other countries...

But thinking of this, Eula shook her head and forced herself not to think about those things anymore.

Even if she didn't think about those things, she really didn't know what her future path should be.

Thinking about it this way, the reason why she accepted Shen Zhigui's suggestion in the first place was because, deep down, she actually hoped that she could embark on the journey with him?

Eula was lost in thought for a moment, but finally shook her head and chose to go find her lawyer friend in Liyue Harbor, the half-immortal girl Yan Fei, who was actually not a stranger to Shen Zhigui. However, although Yan Fei and Shen Zhigui were just nodding acquaintances, whether it was Granny Ping or Ganyu, who was becoming more and more familiar with her, the importance of a certain young man in her social circle could not be ignored. So if Shen Zhigui wanted to gather a group of people in a short period of time to deal with the test of a certain Geo God, apart from Granny Ping who would not take action directly, Yan Fei would definitely be included.

In a sense, Uncle Tian’s concern for Shen Zhigui is not without reason.

Maybe Ganyu is indeed the Emperor's natural successor.

But if this person continues, he will probably become the next Ganyu. However, unlike Ganyu, this person is not selfless and only wants to serve the people of Liyue wholeheartedly. When necessary, this person will never leave these relationships unused, and will never resist establishing deeper connections with these people and completing a deeper exchange of interests.