"By the way, didn't you say you were going to Mondstadt? When?"

"It will probably be just these two days, don't move—"

He had just finished his bath and had not yet wiped himself clean when a pair of lively little feet, steaming with hot water, were stuffed into his arms, along with the fragrant pear blossom essence.

ka ka ka-

He Li lowered his head to cut her nails, and patted her naughty feet from time to time - this girl was ticklish, but she always let him cut her nails.

"I can't just go to Mondstadt. After all, my memories have returned. I need to do what I need to do in Liyue and meet the people I need to meet."

"What should I do?"

Liu Yun, who was lying on a rocking chair not far away, turned around and said:

"Is there anything else you should do in Liyue Harbor?"

"Emperor,"

Ping'er's answer was concise and to the point.

"Yes, there are rumors about my husband and Sister Zhong Li flying everywhere. Of course he has to deal with it after he finds out."

Gui finally stood up and ruffled his hair.

"Deal with it? Deal with what?"

Liu Yun snorted:

"I don't see any change in the rumors outside. Let's continue to sing operas and tell stories."

Ping'er hit the nail on the head:

"Perhaps this is the result of my husband's treatment?"

Since the true has become false, let the false become true.

"Hey - husband, is this true?!"

Gui Zhong suddenly became a little excited and patted his shoulder:

"Did you really turn your fake play into reality with Sister Zhong Li?"

"Be careful, you almost cut your flesh—"

He Li looked at her helplessly:

"How is that possible? Do you think your sister Zhong Li is that kind of person? Just a few stories won't shake her determination."

"So it was actually her husband himself who made her waver?"

Finally got the answer.

He Li knocked her head and said unhappily:

"Silly wife, this isn't a multiple-choice question where you have to choose one. In your opinion, does Sister Zhong Li have to like me?"

"I don't mind anyway,"

Gui Zhong smiled and raised his hand to express his opinion first.

"I have no objection,"

Ping'er shook her head and continued:

"Ah Ping is the same."

"I don't care... either."

"You...you haven't even started yet, go to sleep."

After giving a kiss on the white and tender feet, He Li stuffed Gui Zhong back into the quilt.

Finally he stuck his head out and continued:

"Husband, we are Liyue's daughter-in-law, so it is natural for us to worry about Sister Zhong Li's affairs,"

With a thought, He Li subconsciously asked:

"What about outside of Liyue?"

She laughed and crawled back into bed:

"I'll turn a blind eye to anything outside of Liyue—"

"That you..."

He Li turned around and looked at the other two people.

"Just do it yourself, sir,"

Ping'er said lightly.

"Ah - you two are really generous..."

Liu Yun sighed and stood up from his chair, admonishing:

"But don't go too far.

Don't just ignore us and then bring ten or eight of them home, making the house full of noise."

"Ten or eight... You really overestimate your husband,"

"Humph—who knows?"

"Okay, go to sleep."

...

Keqing feels like she is in a dream these days.

That chat seemed to be just the beginning.

When the gentleman comes to Yujingtai to deliver food to Ganyu, he will greet her and chat with her in a very familiar manner.

Although he would not guide me in my work in Liyue Harbor, nor teach me professional knowledge like a real teacher,

But just chatting with her made Keqing learn a lot. The last time she felt this way was from Ms. Zhong Li.

Sometimes he would even bring himself some snacks, reminding himself that he needed to replenish his energy in time after working for a long time.

Keqing didn't eat them and put them all in a small box.

She didn't know when it started, but noon and evening every day became the times she looked forward to the most.

Even though he came to bring food to Ganyu.

I was supposed to work at Yujingtai today and wait for my husband to come over.

But Ningguang suddenly informed her to go to the Qun Yu Pavilion.

...

"Let me go on a business trip to Mond? You have to tell me the reason!"

Keqing slammed the table and stood up.

Why so sudden? Without any notice? Did Ningguang take her seriously?

Moreover, she didn't want to leave Liyue now unless it was necessary.

"On the Joint Development and Commercial Circulation of Border Areas,"

Ningguang tapped the table lightly and looked at the cat's head with its fur standing on end.

Seeing that it was business, Keqing sat back down:

"Wasn't this already agreed upon a long time ago?"

"Yes, but the formal negotiation and contract signing still require Qixing to be present in person,"

Ningguang nodded and narrowed her eyes slightly:

"You are the most suitable person at the moment."

"..."

Keqing's breathing was a little heavy.

Should she go? If she goes, she has finally gotten along with her husband... If she doesn't come back for ten days or half a month, what should she do if they become estranged again...

"...Give it to me,"

It only took her half a second to reach out her hand. Her husband wouldn't want her to abandon her work and ignore it.

"Ah--"

Ningguang saw the changes in Keqing clearly, and she couldn't help but chuckle.

The cat quickly raised its head and glared at her:

"What are you laughing at—?"

"nothing,"

Ningguang waved her hand to signal Baiwen to hand the document to her, and at the same time gave her a meaningful look.

She leaned gently on the soft backrest and whispered:

"You have to thank me this time."

Keqing rolled her eyes at her, took the document and turned away.

Thank you, why should I thank you——

...

But she soon knew the answer.

"Sir, are you going to Mond too?"

Keqing couldn't believe it when she got the news.

He Li smiled and nodded:

"Yes, I'll go back."

"It's a pity that I have work to do and can't go with you, sir."

Gan Yu said with regret,

He Li asked her, but after hesitating for a moment, she decided not to go.

It would be better to leave some space for him and Mond’s sisters, this was the advice given to her by Master Liuyun.

...

"He hasn't come back today? Humph - it seems he forgot that Mond has a girlfriend."

In the Knights' office, Eula crossed her arms and snorted coldly:

"It doesn't matter. I don't care. I've forgotten about him anyway... Anyway, I'll remember this grudge."

"Eula you..."

Qin looked at Eula who was sulking in front of her, feeling somewhat helpless:

"I've already told you that I'll let you know when he comes back. You don't have to come to the Knights every day to look for him."

"Who said I was here to see him?"

Eula stiffened her neck and retorted:

"I'm... I'm here to look for my boyfriend. Yes... to look for my boyfriend. My boyfriend won't leave me alone for so long."

Qin corrected seriously:

"To be precise, it's a fake boyfriend,"

"No...no 'fake' without lifting the ban,"

Eula raised her voice.

"He said, 'I want to tell you every day how much I love you.' And what happened now?"

It's this song again... Qin wants to cover her ears.

After he left, Eula often hummed in her ear, and she almost learned how to sing.

Qin could only smile helplessly:

“It’s just a song.”

Eula suddenly said:

"Did he sing to you?"

"..."

Qin was silent, just lowered his head and continued to work.

...

"Captain Qin, Liyue has a letter for you,"

The lively scout knight placed a letter on the table.

Why do I say it is a letter? Because there are not only letters inside, but also a few thin books.

Qin opened Ningguang's envelope, and Eula subconsciously picked up the books.

"Is this from your Liyue pen pal? Let me take a look. Is it "Return to Liyue", "Mortal World", or "Emperor's Farewell"?

Why do the names sound like they are all local folk stories of Liyue?"

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