By the time the two of them returned to the Jade Chamber, it was already evening.
Su Han wanted to carry her back, but Keqing insisted on walking herself.
If she were to be carried all the way back by him, she would have no face to show the people of Liyue tomorrow.
Countless bored people would surely start gossiping about her.
So, she would rather walk slowly than be carried.
In the end, Su Han could only give up on the tempting idea and hire a horse-drawn carriage instead.
After handing Keqing over to Baiwen's care, Su Han finally opened the Multiverse Mission Group chat.
Ningguang:How is she now?
Su Han:Don't worry, she's already back at the Jade Chamber. I've arranged for Baiwen to take care of her.
Ganyu:That's good. I was just about to say I could go gather some herbs for her from the mountains.
While Su Han had been busy, the Cocogoat had not been idle. She had gone directly into the mountains to collect medicinal herbs.
Hearing that Keqing was alright, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Han:By the way, there's one more thing I have to tell you all. No matter who it is, before you accept a mission, you must report to me first.
Su Han:Do not underestimate the natives of other worlds. It's possible to screw up with a single careless mistake. The mission with Crocodile this time should serve as a wake-up call for all of you. In the world of Teyvat, you are indeed very strong. But in other worlds, there are even stronger people.
Beidou:There's always someone better, and always a higher heaven. I understand that principle.
Hu Tao:Got it! If we have a problem, we just ask you, our walking encyclopedia! Hehe.
Ningguang:I have already redeemed the recipe for the Military Ration Pills. The remaining points will be stored for now. I will return to the Jade Chamber tomorrow. The Guili Plains will be left for Ganyu to manage.
Ganyu:Ah? You want me to manage it? C-can I really do that?
Ningguang:Don't worry. If anything comes up, you can report it through the group. Besides, Liyue Harbor is very close to the Guili Plains. If there's anything important, I can rush over.
Ganyu:Well… alright. I will do my best.
In her office at the Guili Plains, Ningguang closed the chat group and wearily rubbed her temples.
The nearby Baixiao asked, "My lady, the rune steam engine is about to be completed. Is it really alright for us to leave now?"
"If I don't go back, who knows what that guy will get up to? That girl Baiwen can't control him at all!"
Speaking of Su Han, Ningguang ground her teeth in frustration.
But even though she was this angry, there was absolutely nothing she could do about him.
In terms of status, he was a National Treasure personally bestowed by the Lord Emperor.
In terms of need, the entire nation of Liyue was benefiting from his presence.
According to today's report, the daily net profit of Su's Instant Noodles was thirty thousand Mora.
That was nearly a million Mora a month.
How terrifying was that? It was practically a cornucopia.
And that wasn't even counting the other changes Su Han had brought to Liyue.
But the more this was the case, the more powerless Ningguang felt.
Seeing her lady's troubled expression, Baixiao mustered her courage and stepped forward. "My lady, perhaps you could try a different method?"
"What?" Ningguang's eyebrows arched. What good plan could this girl possibly have? Was she just trying to comfort her?
Baixiao's eyes glittered. "What you're angry about now is that Lord Su Han doesn't listen to your suggestions and instead treats your words as wind past his ear. But if your relationship were closer, perhaps Lord Su Han would have more scruples."
Ningguang was slightly taken aback, not expecting her secretary to say such a thing.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, as if considering the feasibility of the matter.
Finally, Ningguang shook her head. "I cannot bring myself to deliberately please a man."
"But are you not afraid that Lord Su Han might go to another country? He is still single. If another nation were to use a honey trap on him, I don't know what would become of the situation."
Ningguang instantly shuddered.
That's right. What if he really leaves?
Although they had the group chat, what if he added people from other nations to it?
The neighboring Mondstadt also had many beautiful women. For example, the Witch of Purple Rose, Lisa, and the mature and beautiful Acting Grand Master, Jean.
Suddenly, a sense of panic gripped Ningguang's heart.
Finally, she understood why she had lost her composure the other day. The root cause was her lack of security.
If Su Han left, her own ambitions would be shattered along with him. That was the real problem.
Baixiao watched as her lady fell into deep thought and did not choose to disturb her.
With Lady Ningguang's intelligence, she would surely know what to do.
She didn't need to worry about it.
The next day, Ningguang returned to the Jade Chamber early in the morning with her two secretaries.
As she stepped into her palace, she saw Su Han and Keqing enjoying breakfast together.
"You, come here. I have something to say to you alone."
"Huh?" Su Han was confused. What was so important that it had to be said in private? Could it be that she was still upset about yesterday's incident?
Filled with doubt, Su Han followed Ningguang into her room.
"Is this about yesterday? I promise I will never get drunk with Beidou again—mmph!"
His words were cut off directly.
Who could have possibly imagined that Ningguang would take the initiative to kabedon him against the wall?
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