Genshin Impact: Emperor

In the dignified atmosphere where everyone couldn't help but keep silent, the old man laughed uncharacteristically.

Under the influence of this hearty laughter, all the halls who had witnessed the abnormal expression of the hall master suddenly became nervous, could not help but secretly heave a sigh of relief.

"Father...it's not like this!"

The man raised his head with a gloomy complexion, and spread his hands helplessly, his eyes were full of anxiety.

"If it's a girl's family, how can I have the heart to let her inherit our line of business...?"

Son, that's wrong

The old man seemed to understand the meaning of the man, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly.Without further words, he just turned his head slightly, looking out the window at the setting sun that had already set

"As the saying goes: There is a reason for all deeds, and there is a way for all businessmen."

"Even girls have the same responsibilities and the right to bear the burden of Xiangsheng Hall."

"And, I also believe that my granddaughter has this ability..."

"But, she obviously should have a happier and more relaxed life... Instead of sinking into the depressing funeral affairs all day long like us, losing her innocence

The man looked at the old man who was behind him in puzzlement, and his voice suddenly raised to tremors.

"My wife's condition is already very bad... If she has another child, her body will definitely not be able to bear it...

"Where is our business going if we don't have boys taking our jobs..."

"The hall master is right."

A cold male voice suddenly resounded behind the middle-aged man.

With the raising of this voice, people can see clearly:

It was the man who had been silent since just now. He was wearing the standard brown dress of Guseido, and his figure was as tall and straight as a shochiku.

There was a calmness on his face that was inconsistent with the atmosphere, and his stone-like eyes were filled with only infinite perseverance and tolerance.

The one who spoke was none other than Zhongli, a guest lecturer specially invited by the Hall of Death, who assisted the funeral affairs of the Hall of Death.

Walking slowly in front of the man, Zhong Li looked at the baby in his arms like a newborn sun, and continued in a steady voice:

"As far as general rationality is concerned, since she is the biological daughter of the Hu family, she also has the responsibility to become the Hall Master."

"Many years ago, the Hall of Resurrection also signed a contract in the Emperor Yan Temple, declaring that it will take over all the funeral affairs of Liyue."

"If the only seedling of the Hu family does not become the hall master, then the contract between the Hall of Rebirth and Emperor Yanwang will become empty talk?"

"And the thousands of dead souls in Liyue's common life... who will guide them to the next life?"

"Mr. Zhongli...Although you are right in saying that,

Seeing that the highly respected Zhongli actually uttered such words, the man's expression obviously became a little embarrassed.

"Wow wow wow..."

Looking at the baby in his arms who started to cry again, even he, who has always been vigorous and resolute, didn't know what to do at this moment, so he could only keep shaking the soft swaddling baby.

"I, I, I, don't cry, don't cry, good boy..."

Just when everyone was at a loss, a weak female voice suddenly came from the back room without warning.

"Husband... what Mr. Zhongli and his father said is correct. If you are confused, just do what they say..."

Hearing this familiar voice that can no longer be familiar

The man suddenly turned around.

There, at the doorway where the crowd had dispersed—a young woman lay lying one by one.

This woman's lips are red and her skin is white, her face is like a spring breeze, and her hair is like a willow.You don't need to observe carefully to see that this is a graceful beauty.But the most astonishing thing is the two plum blossoms flashing in this woman's eyes...

It's a pity that it's unknown whether it's illness or fatigue, which makes this plum-like beautiful woman only to be buried in a withered prison.But even if he is deeply in the prison of illness, it is difficult to conceal his astonishing beauty

Everyone who witnessed this strange woman sighed silently:

Maybe even the most ingenious poet in the world can hardly write about his beauty...

"How are you? "

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Chapter 9 years ago

At a loss, he handed the baby to Zhongli who was beside him, and the hot tears in the man's eyes were hard to restrain.I saw him rushing towards the weak woman's arms, and couldn't help but burst into tears like a baby.

"I'm fine...as long as our kids are okay..."

Like a mother comforting a sad child, the already pale woman sat up reluctantly and kept stroking her husband's trembling head.

And Zhongli, who had witnessed all this, quietly lowered his head, looking at the baby who had stopped crying in its swaddle.

The baby was in his arms, smiling.

She raised her fleshy hands and tried to grab Zhongli's face, while giggling and laughing, she gently opened her eyes.

It has plum-colored eyes just like her mother's.

"Marrying into the Hu family, I have realized it a long time ago."

"Being able to meet you is also the greatest happiness in my life..."

"And our children, no matter they are male or female, naturally need to take over the affairs of the Pastoral Hall like you..."

"For her, this is not fate, nor is it a disaster... but just like all living beings in this world, one of ten thousand karma..."

"I understand……"

Under the soft comfort of the woman, the man's voice is no longer confused.

He wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of his eyes, and stood up firmly.The eyes that were still shining were looking back at the baby in Zhongli's arms.

"Then, please worry about it, Mr. Zhongli..."

"Please don't worry. I will stay by this child's side in the name of a guest minister in the previous life hall, and accompany her to become a qualified hall master... Zhongli smiled and gave the answer he should give.

The tense atmosphere became peaceful again.

The tension in everyone's eyes and faces was gradually replaced by happy smiles. ?

"After talking for so long, what should the child's name be..."

At this moment, the woman's voice blew like a spring breeze, touching everyone's heartstrings.

"Well, that's what I said..."

The man smiled slightly with tears in his eyes, and looked at Zhongli again with expectant eyes.

As for Zhongli, he walked to the window where the old man was standing, and gradually projected his lightly joyful eyes to the distance outside the house.At this time, it is March.

Outside the house, the peach blossoms of thousands of trees are blooming like rocks and floating like wind spirits.

The child in Zhongli's arms couldn't help smiling when she saw the peach petals slowly falling into the house, and she tried to catch a pair of pupils that were just like this peach with her small hands, and the flowers bloomed red.

"It's called 'Peach'... Walnut, how about it"?? "

Hearing Zhongli's answer, the man, woman, old man, and everyone in the hall all smiled knowingly.

12 years ago.

The setting sun is like blood at dusk.

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Outside the gate of Xiangsheng Hall, a clear and immature girl's voice sounded.

A little girl is like a butterfly lingering in the flowers, dancing and dancing alone in front of the door.

I saw her two slender and lovely arms constantly waving forward, and her unusually shining crimson plum pupils swirled happily, twinkling, blooming with lively and vigorous light.

The tailor-made brown dress looked really cute on the girl.

The evening sun seems to be attached to this little person, and it is also trying to project its last ray of light onto her delicate face.

And Zhongli watched her silently with his hands behind his back.

"Walnut, go slowly, don't fall

"Zhongli, let's take a few steps! I'm hungry after playing all day.

The girl answered the man with a childish voice, which seemed to contain some blame, complaints, and unfinished excitement...

The man, however, remained silent.

Walking slowly to the girl who kept jumping, he just quickly bent down, gently lifted her up in his arms, and put her in his arms:

"Well... let's go home."

"At Dihua Island today, Hu Tao had a great time playing! Tomorrow, I will go there with Zhong Li to play!"

The girl giggled and lay in Zhongli's arms, a sweet and excited smile filled her little face.Small, soft hands kept trying to touch Zhongli's face above her.

"Well... as long as Xiao Hutao is happy."

Although Zhongli's gaze did not touch Hutao, an irresistible love and pity flowed out of his words.

And the conversation between the two that makes people laugh has just begun...

"After playing all day, Walnut is hungry! Zhongli, what do you think mom will cook for us today?"

"Ah... I think it should be Xiao Hutao's favorite shrimp dumpling."

"Yeah! Hu Tao loves shrimp dumplings the most!"

"Well... Madam will definitely prepare the most delicious dinner for Little Walnut..."

"Then you feed the walnuts later, okay?

"is it okay……"

"...Little Walnut, you are already five years old, it's time to start being independent..."

"々'...huh! Zhongli is bad! Walnut is not on your terms!"

"...Hey, I really can't do anything with you little devil...just this one time."

"Hey...I knew Zhongli loved me the most...hug..."

The two people, one big and one small, chatted with each other in such a way that people couldn't help but hide their faces and smile.