Shenhe, seeing Ningguang's exaggerated reaction, couldn't help but feel puzzled. "Hmm? Is there a problem?" Ningguang instinctively looked towards Lin Mo.
Her eyes were practically brimming with resentment.
"Ahem... The situation is roughly like this..."
Lin Mo explained awkwardly: "Shenhe... was my child bride in the past. I promised her that I would marry her once she came of age..."
"What about me?"
Ningguang's voice turned cold.
"Huh!?"
Shenhe's tone instantly chilled as well.
She also cast a resentful gaze towards Lin Mo.
"Clap clap clap~"
Guizhong walked towards Lin Mo, clapping her hands.
The beaming smile on her face clearly showed she was enjoying the spectacle and didn't mind seeing things get more chaotic.
It wasn't just Guizhong.
The little pink fox sitting on Lin Mo's shoulder also stretched lazily.
Her large, sparkling eyes held a similarly intrigued expression.
She wanted to see how Lin Mo would handle this situation.
At this moment.
Lin Mo looked at the resentful gazes from Shenhe and Ningguang.
Cold sweat was already beginning to bead on his back!
Both were mature, formidable women.
Shenhe, the icy beauty with an immortal's grace and jade-like features.
Ningguang, the Tianquan, beautiful, dignified, and fabulously wealthy.
The resentment in their eyes gave Lin Mo an almost tangible sense of pressure!
He would rather face a demon god than displease either of them at this moment.
"Mr. Diplomatic Envoy~ When are you planning to hold the wedding~"
Paimon's curious question instantly became Lin Mo's lifeline!
"Ahem, Paimon! That's an excellent question!"
Lin Mo explained with grave earnestness: "Recently, everyone has been busy preparing for the Lantern Rite. If we were to hold a wedding soon, it would obviously clash with the festival. That wouldn't be appropriate."
"It's not too late to plan the wedding after the Lantern Rite ends~"
As he said this, Lin Mo quickly changed the subject with a smile: "Paimon, you also contributed to the Jade Chamber's reconstruction. Surely you have some questions you'd like to ask Ningguang?"
"Yes!"
Lumine stepped forward resolutely.
At this moment.
The gazes Shenhe and Ningguang directed at Lin Mo grew even more resentful.
They had both sensed that Lin Mo was deliberately evading their question.
But now, Lumine had stepped forward and asked Ningguang: "I want to know about my..."
"Let me state upfront."
Ningguang interrupted calmly: "I am also unaware of your brother's whereabouts. I suggest you don't waste your time on this question."
"Hmm... Lady Ningguang always seems to know what we're going to ask beforehand~"
Paimon couldn't help but look at Lumine with frustration: "Well, if that's the case, then it's Paimon's turn to ask~"
Lumine nodded.
Just as Paimon had gathered her thoughts and was about to ask Ningguang,
Ningguang, as if she truly could foresee the future, answered first:
"Commerce is not as simple as you might imagine."
"Capital, connections, perception of trends, a nose for opportunity..."
"All of these are indispensable."
As she spoke, Ningguang looked at Lumine and Paimon solemnly: "If you wish to ask how to make money, I will answer as agreed. But for you at present, it may not be effective."
"Wow!!"
Paimon looked astonished: "I hadn't even asked anything yet~"
"Your thoughts are written all over your face, easy to see~"
Ningguang gave a faint smile and didn't elaborate further: "Of course, you helped me rebuild the Jade Chamber, a great favor. I will not treat you poorly."
As she said this, Ningguang turned to look at the Jade Chamber:
"I can promise this."
"If one day, you are in urgent need, you can come to me for work."
"As for salary and compensation, I will naturally pay according to the highest standards in Liyue."
"That's great~"
Paimon clapped her little hands joyfully: "Next time we run out of Mora, we can just look for Lady Ningguang~"
Having dealt with Paimon and Lumine,
Ningguang turned her head, once again fixing Lin Mo with that resentful gaze, clearly intending to resume the earlier question that had gone unanswered.
But just as she looked at Lin Mo,
She saw Beidou walking onto the Jade Chamber, saying to Ningguang: "Ningguang, don't forget what we discussed last time. That thing isn't easy to deal with; my fleet alone can't handle it."
"Don't worry, I'm fully prepared."
Ningguang said confidently: "Medical supplies are ready, and the Millelith have already gone ahead to set up an ambush."
"Good. Then be careful yourself. Don't let your guard down." Beidou reminded her, then looked towards Lin Mo's group and said: "You all as well."
"Beidou, Ningguang, what are you talking about?"
Paimon blinked her big eyes, full of curiosity.
"When the Jade Chamber ascends, you will understand."
Ningguang spoke while also casting her gaze towards the sea: "But... it's not a pleasant matter."
Lin Mo stepped forward, patting his chest confidently: "It's fine. With me here, any problem can be easily solved. Let's start the ascension ceremony quickly!"
Ningguang did not move.
Instead, she first glanced at Shenhe.
Then she turned back, looking intently into Lin Mo's eyes, and said seriously: "Before the ascension ceremony, I have something I want to say to you."
"Hmm? Go ahead." Lin Mo nodded.
Ningguang slowly turned and walked towards the Jade Chamber's viewing platform, speaking softly:
"The first time I ascended the Jade Chamber."
"I stood at the edge of the high platform, gazing down at Liyue Harbor from the sky."
"At that time, I thought..."
"One day, the shadow of the Jade Chamber would cover all seven nations."
"To this day, my wish remains unchanged."
As she said this,
Ningguang turned back, looked into Lin Mo's eyes, and smiled: "However, this reconstruction of the Jade Chamber was not for myself."
"In my eyes."
"The Jade Chamber is the place where you and I met, and it is our home."
"The pavilions, towers, artificial mountains, and flowing water of this Jade Chamber were all crafted according to your preferences."
"I had thought that on the day the Jade Chamber was rebuilt, I would use this place as the hall for our wedding ceremony."
As she spoke,
Ningguang took a step closer to Lin Mo.
She smiled and extended her fair hand towards him, saying gently: "I hope that I can stand with you in the Jade Chamber, gazing down together at Liyue Harbor from the sky, witnessing its prosperity and peace."
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