"Behind these rumors, are there also fools?"
Ying asked in a positive tone while thinking.
"It seems that you already knew what I was going to say from just now."
Ning Guang looked at Ying's chest pointedly.
"I ordered the news to be blocked and the immortal body to be hidden. Firstly, it was to stabilize the temporary situation, and secondly, it was also to avoid... the kind of thing that happened in Mondstadt."
"The fools have taken advantage of the emperor's death to take too many secret actions that exceed the bottom line of diplomacy. As Tianquan responsible for Liyue, I no longer care about my graceful posture during the confrontation.
Ningguang explained in detail the methods of the fools and Qixing's response. At the same time, he also told the two of them that approving the preparation of the ceremony to send immortals was just to buy some buffer time for Qixing to fully take over Liyue.
"Hmm... It's exactly what Zhongli said. Qixing provided the ceremony venue just because they can use us to achieve their own goals."
Paimon looked at Ningguang who was smiling angrily, but there was not much disgust in his heart about being taken advantage of.
"That's right! Speaking of achieving your goal... there is one more thing, can I say?"
The little mascot opened his eyes wide and stared at the information board behind Ning Guang.
"But it doesn't matter."
As if he knew what Paimon was going to say, Ningguang nodded without hesitation.
"I heard that guests who give a welcome gift will get some benefits... Do we have a share?"
Paimon clenched his fists on his chest and asked expectantly.
"Paimon, can't you think of something else?"
Ying awkwardly pulled little Paimon and held her in her arms.
How can you ask for a gift in return so directly?
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter. I like straightforward people."
"There have been a lot of troubles for you in recent times. Well, as an apology, you can choose anything you like from me and take it away."
Ningguang waved his hand, indicating that anything in the study could be chosen.
The first thing Ying noticed behind Ning Guang was the cabinet full of flawless glass lamps and crystals, the jade fan with the emperor's inscription, the scroll with Zhu Dan's wonderful pen, and the out-of-print ancient books...
But Paimon seemed to have already decided what he wanted.
"Okay! Just wait for this! I have already thought about it. What I want is... the piece of paper on that wall!"
Little Paimon stretched out his hand and pointed at the information board covered with white paper behind Ning Guang.
Hearing Paimon's words, Ningguang covered her mouth and chuckled, while Ying rolled her eyes.
Paimon's ideas are always so strange.
"Don't look at me with that look! Don't you understand? The paper on this wall, even if it is only the size of a fingernail, can be sold for a sky-high price!"
"If it hadn't been torn into pieces...ah! I can't even imagine how much it would be worth!"
Seeing that Ning Guang had no objection, Paimeng pulled Ying and staggered to the last wall of the study room that was covered with white paper, wanting to see what was written on it, which was worthy of so many businessmen fighting for.
"Traveller, I need to get some documents from the treasury. Please excuse me."
"If you select the paper you want, just peel it off."
Seeing the two of them focusing on the white paper on the wall, Ning Guang put a meaningful smile on his face and left the study with squinted eyes, leaving the huge space to the two of them.
"Lord Ningguang."
Waiting outside the study, Bai Xiao saw Ning Guang walking out from behind the screen and hurried forward to wait.
She knew that if there was no big event, Ningguang would rarely leave the study room of Qunyu Pavilion.
Unless it was invited by Captain Beidou of the Southern Cross.
"Bai Xiao, ask the General Affairs Department to investigate all the Munata people living in Liyue according to the photo I gave you before."
Ning Guang took down the white paper and charcoal pen from the bookshelf outside the main hall, and quickly drew the appearance of the gift box sent by Ying and Paimeng. Even the dimensions of the lid and lock were recorded accurately.
"And the origin of this box, especially the dragon crystal that serves as the lock."
Reaching out to touch the lock position on the drawing, Ningguang folded his arms and hugged them in front of his chest.
After Bai Xiao left, Ning Guang estimated the time and walked to the side hall next to the study. He randomly picked up a copy of "The Travels of Emperor Junchen" from the pile of books on the floor, but he didn't seem to read it. He just opened the book and leaned against the screen. Lost in thought.
In the study on the other side, Ying and Paimon were muttering at the information board, looking for the largest piece of paper.
"Well, if you look carefully, you don't have to choose at all."
"The biggest note is pinned in the most conspicuous position!"
Paimon put his hands on his hips and said to Ying who was carefully checking the text.
"Huh? It seems to be a map... there is a circled location. Could it be a treasure!?"
The little mascot waved his hands excitedly and put his face close to the paper.
"You're blocking me, Paimon."
The girl whose sight was blocked pulled Paimon back to her side and read the notes under the map with a serious expression.
"I want to see too!"
An angry Paimon hugged Ying's head and lay on top of the girl's head to read the text.
"There are no taboos... Fools are studying and copying... huh?"
Paimon drowsily read the words written in secret language on the map and translated them word for word.
"What is written on this piece of paper is the secret research of fools on the all-forbidden strategy, and the traces were discovered by the threads laid by the Seven Stars."
"Ningguang just said that the Fools did a lot of bad things secretly in Liyue, such as spreading rumors, coveting the immortal body, etc... But what kind of bad thing is studying the Taboo-free Lu?"
Hearing Paimon's question, Ying took out the no-taboo bag that Dadalia had given her earlier.
She suddenly remembered that Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun had said that this talisman was not only a pass to visit the Immortal Mansion, but also an edict containing the emperor's divine power.
Are the fools planning to use the power of the deceased emperor to do bad things?
Ying frowned, with a strange look in her beautiful golden eyes, and secretly wrote down the location on the map.
"Ying, it seems that Bai Wu Tao Lu has something to do with you. Do you want to go check it out?"
Paimon touched the paper on the wall, and while the girl was thinking, he tore off the map.
Since the Fools have a conspiracy, the great adventurer Ying and her partner Paimon must foil the Fools' conspiracy!
Maybe there are still treasures left in the Fools' secret experimental site!
"Paimon... I think this paper is posted in such a conspicuous position and specifically circles the location. It seems like it is deliberately leading us there."
The girl stared at the excited Paimon, interrupting her fantasy without mercy.
"is that so?"
"Then...then we won't go?"
Paimon covered his mouth in surprise, then pinched the map in disappointment.
"Eh?"
Seeing Paimeng's aggrieved look, Ying hurriedly stammered to explain her thoughts.
After a lot of fussing.
"Oh, so what you mean is that the more you can't fully believe in Ningguang, the more you need to verify Ningguang's statement in person."
Paimon held the suspicious paper, blinked his eyes, and nodded in approval.
"Although it's a bit beyond my understanding, although I think Ning Guang is a good person... But just do what you said and act first!"
"Before we go to Dihuazhou to find Zhongli, let's go to the place mentioned in this document to see if the Fools are really doing some shameful things!"
Paimon clenched his fist with firm eyes.
At this moment, Ning Guang, who was reading a book in the side hall, knocked on Liuli's screen and returned to the study.
"You two, have you finished choosing?"
Ningguang held the jade-encrusted pipe in his hand, walked to the desk, and gently knocked off the burned tobacco.
Paimeng waved the paper in his hand, and just as he was about to step forward to explain, Ningguang waved his hand with a smile: "If you decide, don't ask me, just take it."
There was gentle warmth in Ning Guang's red eyes, as if he didn't care at all about what the two took away from the Jade Pavilion.
"Look, look, let me tell you that Ning Guang is a very kind and good person!"
Paimon quietly flew to Ying's ear and whispered.
"Sir Tianquan, thank you for your hospitality. We are ready to leave."
Ying spoke as if he hadn't heard anything, and even covered Paimon's mouth.
"Uh huh...!"
Paimon struggled hard in Ying's arms, and Ningguang seemed to ignore the small emergency food as if he had a tacit understanding, and nodded slightly.
"That being the case, I hope that the next time we meet, you have done the right thing...or will make the right choice."
"Baiwen, see off these two distinguished guests for me."
The three of them didn't say much. Under the leadership of Baiwen, Ying pulled Paimeng and left the Jade Pavilion.
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