After notifying Jean.
Jean stated that she would bring the entire Knights of Favonius family, representing the Mondstadt delegation, to attend the Raiden Shogun's wedding in Inazuma.
And she would take the lead in explaining to Eula, Amber, and others the reason for Jack's special treatment.
With Jean, the Acting Grand Master, who could convince everyone, sharing his burden, Jack also breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, explaining to so many wives one by one would not only be time-consuming, but he was more worried about seeing their envious and regretful expressions.
"I should still make up a ceremony for them later."
Jack thought for a moment and decided he couldn't favor one over the other.
Although everyone preferred the more casual approach of wandering heroes.
But a complete and beautiful wedding would better fit the romantic sentiments in a woman's heart.
This was his small compensation for not being able to give everyone a complete love story.
...
After visiting Jean, Jack followed the breeze to the Wind God Statue in front of the Mondstadt City Cathedral.
A certain green-haired bard was telling the latest adventure story.
It was the well-known story of the Honorary Knight, Traveler, in Dragonspine Mountain in Mondstadt.
He had rescued countless adventurers in distress, defeated the great demon hidden in the darkness, and liberated Dragonspine Mountain.
"Thus, the Traveler's footsteps headed south, and Dragonspine Mountain returned to its original appearance."
At the end of the song, Venti opened his story-filled eyes and looked at Jack in the crowd.
Jack pushed through the crowd and came before him, smiling: "Esteemed and experienced bard, may I have a word with you?"
"Of course, distinguished Honorary Knight."
The two exchanged pleasantries and disappeared from the sight of the ordinary Mondstadt citizens.
Two gentle breezes blew by, and they successively appeared in Windrise, beneath the great tree symbolizing the great hero Vennessa.
"The Traveler's Anemo powers are becoming increasingly proficient. Have you considered coming to Mondstadt to be the Anemo Archon?"
"No, I'd rather not. The Anemo Archon of Mondstadt has to use a large portion of his power to blow away snow and wind, and it's a year-round job. I can't be that selfless to take care of Mondstadt's overgrown babies."
"Is that so? That's truly a pity."
Venti shook his head, feigning regret.
Jack wouldn't fall for his trick and directly stated his purpose for finding him: "Seven days from now, Inazuma City, my wedding with Raiden Ei. Are you coming?"
"Coming! How can such a lively occasion be without me? But there's one thing I want to ask, and that is…"
"There's wine! And plenty of it. The Kamisato Clan of Inazuma is a large family that manages rituals, they have fine wines from over a hundred years ago. It'll definitely fill you up, you drunkard."
"Hehe, the Traveler truly understands me. Do you want me to write a few blessing poems for you, they're free~"
"The poems are free, but the performance costs money, right?"
"Hehe, the Traveler truly understands me."
This sentence was repeated twice, but the meaning expressed before and after was completely different.
Venti showed a calculating smile, almost ready to state the price directly.
"It's not that I can't give you compensation, but I have one condition."
"You name it."
"I need you to appear as the true Anemo Archon, not the kind that fools people. Dress in your divine attire and appear properly!"
"Ah, this... I haven't worn that outfit in a long time. How about we change it?"
"No, this is my only request. If you don't agree, then don't even talk about compensation. I won't let you touch a single drop of the banquet's fine wine. You know I have that ability."
Venti was completely dumbfounded.
He had originally planned to fish in troubled waters and steal a bottle or two, but now, with the host speaking, he would definitely be strictly supervised.
"Do I really have to wear it?"
"You must wear it!"
"This... Alright."
Venti compromised.
He knew that Jack's reason for insisting he appear in his divine attire was definitely more than just to support the Raiden Shogun.
Jean and the others would certainly be attending as well, and when the long-missing Anemo Archon returned, there would surely be a heap of matters waiting for him to handle.
He had long since peeked at Jean's proposal for the Knights of Favonius's reform, and the contents within were crystal clear.
If the reform truly proceeded according to that plan, then he, the Anemo Archon, would genuinely be unable to slack off happily.
However, now that the arrow was on the string, it had to be shot.
Since Jack, his superior, had directly brought it up, Venti wasn't truly lacking in emotional intelligence. How could he defy his new boss's wishes?
So, in the end, he could only swallow his teeth.
It was nothing more than picking up the work that should have belonged to him, just that... probably.
Venti thought with some uncertainty in the end.
...
After finishing up in Mondstadt, Jack rushed to Liyue without stopping.
After all, it was a wedding with the Raiden Shogun; merely a frequently absent Anemo Archon wasn't enough weight.
It would truly be a surprise if the 'deceased' Geo Archon rose to celebrate for him.
So Jack went straight to the Heyu Tea House in Liyue.
Sure enough, he saw Zhongli sitting nearby, sipping tea and watching the show.
Performing on stage was none other than Mr. Yunjin, the leading actress of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe.
"It seems I've come at just the right time, catching Yunjin's performance."
Jack sat next to Zhongli, poured himself a bowl of tea, and gulped it down.
Such a wasteful way of consuming good tea made Zhongli frown.
"Green tea should be savored slowly to appreciate its true flavor, from bitterness to sweetness, with an endless aftertaste."
"Mr. Zhongli is right, but I'm not here today to savor tea or watch a show. Instead, I have some good news to share with you."
"Oh? Do tell."
Zhongli raised his teacup, elegantly blew on it, then took a small sip.
"I'm getting married."
"Pfft!"
Zhongli almost spat it out, looking at Jack in astonishment.
"Traveler, have you finally decided to marry Hutao, Ganyu, and the others?"
He was indeed an old father, immediately thinking of his daughters, which made Jack hesitant to say what came next.
"Ahem, I'll hold their ceremonies later. This time, I'm mainly here for someone else."
"Someone else... Could it be your confidante in Mondstadt?"
"No, she is the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma, Miss Baalzebul."
"Pfft!"
This time, Zhongli actually spat it out.
A golden flash appeared in front of Jack, and a Jade Screen shield, identical to Zhongli's, blocked the divine tea.
"I underestimated the Traveler. To even win over the Raiden Shogun of Inazuma. Is a date set?"
He was indeed an old man of over 6000 years, so calm. Zhongli's position in Jack's heart far surpassed Venti's.
"In seven days, under the witness of the Sacred Sakura Tree, we will complete the wedding of god and god. I've already informed that drunkard from Mondstadt; he'll be coming in his divine attire."
"Divine attire?" Zhongli hesitated, "Morax is, after all, a god who has passed away in the eyes of the public. I wonder if I can appear as the Hall of Wangsheng's consultant?"
"That's fine with me. A-Qing and Ganyu already know you anyway. It's just a title; your presence is enough."
After speaking, Jack finished his tea and went to Yujing Terrace to inform his other wives.
Zhongli, however, stopped him first.
"If it's such a major life event, Traveler, shouldn't you inform Buer? As her first Grand Sage after she set things right, you should hold a significant place in her heart."
"Nahida?"
The moment this name appeared, Jack immediately paused.
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