Finally, Yuto, witnessed by everyone, agreed to various pre-marital and post-marital conditions, and only then did Shenhe's numerous relatives leave content.
When the gate of their own abode closed again, Yuto and Shenhe in the house both unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. It was too tiring; dealing with these elders felt more exhausting than fighting the Raiden Shogun.
However, the next moment, Yuto and Shenhe exchanged a knowing glance, then each smiled at the other. They embraced tightly, and at this moment, several months of longing burst forth.
"Shenhe, who told you all those grand principles you just spoke?"
"My Master, of course. To make me give you up, she almost belittled men as utterly useless, talking about things like being fickle, work socializing, unequal status, tense mother-in-law relationships, and so on. She considered all possible problems. It's just a pity that Master's rhetoric was indeed flawed and failed to convince me."
Yuto looked at Shenhe's delicate and beautiful face, feeling Shenhe's curvaceous and explosive figure, and couldn't help but lean into Shenhe's ear and softly ask: "Shenhe, do you still remember our promise before we parted?"
The moment Shenhe heard this, her body trembled involuntarily. Clearly, she still remembered, but her little face instantly turned crimson. She quickly tried to struggle tentatively in Yuto's arms, but it was all bark and no bite.
Yuto naturally couldn't let Shenhe have her way and directly carried Shenhe towards the bedroom... Third base! Get!
After an honest encounter, Yuto lay on the bed and meticulously recounted his activities in Inazuma over the past few months to Shenhe. And Shenhe, though not good with words, was definitely an excellent listener, staring at Yuto with keen interest as she listened to his story.
While describing his experiences, he also explained Inazuma's social situation and local customs to Shenhe to a certain extent, giving Shenhe a simple concept of Inazuma, as this might be where she would live for a long time in the future.
Yuto started from his arrival at Ritou, which included various efforts to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree. When Shenhe heard that Yuto had even fought the Raiden Shogun, a surprised expression immediately appeared on her face.
Has Yuto already become strong enough to fight the Raiden Shogun? No wonder his Masters felt they were no longer his match.
An adeptus who has cultivated for thousands of years being surpassed by a human under twenty is indeed a blow to one's self-confidence. But, thankfully, this person is my man.
Then came the cessation of the civil war between Narukami Island and Watatsumi Island, the uprooting of the Kujou Clan and the Hiiragi Clan from the Tri-Commission, and being forced by the Raiden Shogun to become the Regent.
He traded the Raiden Shogun's Gnosis for a large quantity of resources and talents that Inazuma currently lacked, the love-hate relationship between the Raiden Shogun and Raiden Ei, the eventual abolition of the Sakoku Decree, the grand development of Seirai Island and Tsurumi Island, and only then did he have the chance to return to Liyue to see her.
Listening to the various major events Yuto had experienced over the past few months, Shenhe suddenly felt a pang of heartache and guilt. Her man had put in so much effort to return to Liyue, but what about her own past few months? She had been subjected to a barrage of lectures from her Master and senior sister.
Fortunately, her resolve was firm and she didn't waver halfway, otherwise, she would never forgive herself.
Yuto finally mentioned one more thing: he had given his surname to a Tenryou Commission member named Sara. As of now, they should be the only two Uchiha clan members on the continent of Teyvat, though one possesses the power representing the Uchiha bloodline, and the other does not.
When Shenhe heard this, out of a woman's sixth sense, she immediately realized that this Tengu woman, Sara, was not ordinary. Although the reason given was very sufficient—that a high-ranking Inazuma official must have a respectable surname—Shenhe felt something was off just from Yuto's narration.
This person definitely has ulterior motives. However, Shenhe had just promised not to object to Yuto finding other women, so she couldn't react too obviously. She merely snorted coldly, then mentally prepared herself, deciding that once she went to Inazuma, she would definitely see who this mysterious person was.
Warm moments always pass quickly. It was almost time for the banquet Ningguang was hosting. Yuto took some time to shower with Shenhe, washing away the hormonal scent, and changed into clothes with the Uchiha clan crest and the Uchiwa fan symbol on the back before heading out.
Although Yuto really wanted to bring Shenhe along, considering the subsequent impact, and that Shenhe does not belong to the official forces of Inazuma or Liyue, additionally, Shenhe herself had no interest in such business negotiations, so he decided to leave her at home to wait.
When Yuto returned to the Inazuma Delegation's embassy, he found that everyone except himself was already prepared, sitting in the living room on the first floor, waiting for him. The moment Yuto appeared, everyone's gaze collectively turned towards him.
Especially that foxy lady, Yae Miko, who seemed to have smelled something, kept circling around him and occasionally leaned in to sniff, teasing him: "Oh, little one, I thought the Regent was indulging in a tender embrace and forgot about serious business."
Yuto chuckled: "How could that be? When I was stranded in Liyue before, I had many friends, and I just caught up with them."
"What kind of friends make you take a shower and change clothes afterwards? Female friends?"
"Cough... ahem, alright, everyone ready? If you're ready, let's go."
Yuto couldn't let that foxy lady continue, so he directly led everyone to the location where Ningguang was hosting the banquet.
Yae Miko just smiled without speaking and looked at Kuki Shinobu beside her. Kuki Shinobu also noticed her former superior's gaze, sighed, and then nodded to her. It was unclear what mischief the two of them were brewing.
The place Ningguang chose for this banquet was neither Xinyue Kiosk nor Liuli Pavilion. Although both represent the highest level of Liyue cuisine, there was only one Inazuma Delegation. For a state banquet of this caliber, both restaurants were fighting tooth and nail for it, absolutely unwilling to let the other win easily.
Not only did they slash prices to almost a loss-making level, but their procurement departments had also bought almost all Inazuma specialties in Liyue Harbor over the past few days, practicing Inazuma's characteristic dishes on the spot.
Especially after hearing that the great yokai named Yae Miko was very fond of fried tofu, the chefs from both restaurants created many dishes centered around fried tofu. It was a pity they couldn't find out what the Regent liked to eat.
Seeing them quarrel endlessly, Ningguang finally made the decision to set the banquet location at Yuehai Pavilion, and then had the chefs from both sides bring their equipment to cook there. Although the chefs from both restaurants were somewhat reluctant, they eventually agreed.
This dinner also became a rare collaboration between Liyue-style chefs and Yuehai-style chefs, marking a milestone in Liyue's culinary world.
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