"Lady Ningguang, do you have any other questions?"
At Yuto's words, Ningguang and Yelan exchanged glances. The amount of information they had learned tonight was too astonishing, leaving them unsure how to continue asking questions. As for the other three secretaries, they were frantically recording the conversation, preparing to file it as a record of their late-night discussion.
"Mr. Yuto, thank you for your answers today. You've cleared up a long-standing doubt of mine. I once thought I had done enough for Liyue, perhaps a tenth of what Lord Rex Lapis, that venerable elder, had done."
"Through this conversation, I've realized that there are countless Nameless heroes in Liyue silently contributing. Without their existence, Liyue could not have maintained so many years of favorable weather. What I have done is not even a fraction of what Lord Rex Lapis, that venerable elder, has accomplished."
"At the same time, I apologize for suspecting you. Although there are still some issues with your identity, they are minor and inconsequential. There will certainly be compensation in the future."
"It's late tonight, so I won't disturb Mr. Yuto's rest any further. Baixiao, please see Mr. Yuto out."
"Very well. If Lady Ningguang ever needs my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. I shall take my leave now."
With that, Baixiao stepped forward and led Yuto out of the Jade Chamber.
After Yuto left, Baishi and Baiwen handed the conversation records to Ningguang. Ningguang seriously looked at the records, and with each sentence she read, she recalled the scene, combining Yuto's tone and expression at the time to judge whether his words were true.
Soon, Baixiao, who had gone to see the guest out, returned, which surprised Ningguang. She asked, "Why are you back so quickly?"
"Reporting to Lady Ningguang, after Mr. Yuto exited the Jade Chamber, he said, 'It's quite convenient to descend from here,' and then he leaped from the Jade Chamber, unfurled his Wind Glider, and flew towards Mt. Tianheng."
"...Alright, I understand. You three worked hard tonight. You may go home and rest."
Upon hearing this, the three secretaries silently left the Jade Chamber. They were not fresh out of the workplace and could clearly see that Lady Ningguang and Lady Yelan had something to discuss.
Although the three of them were Ningguang's secretaries, seemingly her confidantes, they were still slightly inferior compared to Lady Yelan. After all, they didn't have their own exclusive bed on the Jade Chamber.
Those recliners for resting didn't count, but Lady Yelan not only had her own private room on the Jade Chamber, it was even rumored that she sometimes slept with Lady Ningguang.
After Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi left, only Ningguang and Yelan remained in the vast Jade Chamber. Ningguang sat at the long table, carefully reviewing the conversation records, while Yelan sat idly on a recliner, picking at her fingers.
This atmosphere lasted for about ten minutes before Ningguang finally couldn't hold back. She put down the records and said grumpily, "Alright, what are you holding back for? If you have something to say, say it quickly."
Hearing Ningguang's words, Yelan finally couldn't hold back anymore. She got up and rushed to Ningguang, hugging her, tears streaming down her face: "Sister Ningguang, I'm no longer pure!"
If an outsider had seen Yelan in this state, they would have been shocked. Yelan, who usually presented herself as a strong, capable woman, was now crying and acting like a spoiled little girl.
Ningguang was immediately stunned by Yelan's words. Although she had guessed that Yelan might have suffered a minor setback in front of Yuto, she never imagined it would be such a significant one, seemingly even costing Yelan her purity.
Her anger flared, and she asked sternly, "What exactly happened? Tell me everything in detail."
Yelan, through her tears, meticulously recounted the entire incident to Ningguang, including some of the strange abilities Yuto displayed during their fight, how she was photographed and threatened while subdued, and what Yuto had said about the Fatui.
"Strange ninjutsu? Scarlet eyes? You were only photographed by a Kamera, right? Is there anything unusual about your body?"
"Sister Ningguang, what are you saying? Don't I know my own body? That place is perfectly intact, and there's nothing unusual about my body."
"That's good, it's not the worst-case scenario yet. Don't worry about the photos; I'll find a way to deal with it later. Also, don't go looking for trouble with him for a while."
"Sister Ningguang, are we just going to let this matter go?"
"Of course not, but this boy is a bit peculiar. He knows too much, yet we know very little about him. Not to mention he possesses some strange abilities, and even you suffered a loss against him. As the saying goes, 'know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' Before we figure out his true background, let's observe for now."
"Fortunately, at least he hasn't done anything harmful yet. If what he said before is true, it would actually be helpful to Liyue."
"I have indeed received a request from Snezhnaya to send an envoy to Liyue. You should investigate what he said later, especially whether the Harbinger sent to Liyue is the 'Childe' he mentioned. If it's all true, then I suggest you put this matter aside for now and deal with other things before seeking trouble with him."
"But what if he uses my photos to threaten me? As an intelligence officer, my greatest fear is having leverage held against me."
"That would actually be a good thing. If someone as mysterious as Uchiha Mikage truly had no desires, I would be even more worried. But if he has something he seeks, then we can uncover his roots little by little through his actions."
"Besides, that boy looks much younger than you, and his appearance is quite proper. If you really think about it, you're the one who benefited. If you can take advantage of this opportunity to win him over, wouldn't your purity be restored?"
"Hmph! This is the biggest loss I've suffered since I began my career. If I don't get my revenge, I swear I'm not human."
"Alright, alright, a gentleman's revenge is not too late even after ten years. Go take a bath, get some sleep, and forget about this for now. I'll figure something out for you."
After Yelan left, Ningguang, who had been smiling and comforting her, now had a solemn expression again. She lit her pipe, began to puff out smoke, and murmured, "He has already contacted all the Adepti of Liyue. Does Lord Rex Lapis also know of this person's existence?"
"Liyue has truly been turbulent lately. Without Lord Rex Lapis watching over us, could we overcome these dangers with just our own abilities?"
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