Ying thought about it and asked in a positive tone.
"It seems that you already knew what I was going to say from just now."
Ning Guang looked at Ying's chest with meaning.
"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, who is responsible for Liyue, I can 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."
Paimeng 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 Ningguang.
"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...so 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."
"I've had a lot of trouble for you recently. So, as an apology, you can take away anything you like from me."
Ningguang waved her hand, indicating that she could choose anything in the study.
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 seems to have already decided what he wants.
"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 Ningguang.
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? Even if the paper on this wall is only the size of a fingernail, it 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 took Ying and flew staggeringly 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 being fought over by so many businessmen.<
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"Traveller, I need to go to the cabinet to get some documents. 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, Ningguang put a meaningful smile on his face, squinted and left the study, leaving the huge space to the two of them.
"Lord Ningguang."
Waiting for Baixiao outside the study, when he saw Ningguang walking out from behind the screen, he quickly stepped forward to wait.
She knew that if there was nothing serious, Ningguang would rarely leave the study room of Qunyu Pavilion.
Unless it’s invited by Captain Beidou from the Southern Cross.
"Bai Xiao, ask the General Affairs Department to investigate all the Munata people living in Liyue, based on the photo I gave you before."
Ningguang took down the white paper and charcoal pencil from the bookshelf outside the main hall, and quickly drew the appearance of the gift box sent by Yinghe Paimeng. Even the dimensions of the lid and lock were recorded accurately.
"And the origin of this box, especially the dragon crystal used as the lock."
He reached out and touched the position of the lock on the drawing, Ning Guang folded his arms and hugged them in front of his chest.
After Bai Xiao left, Ning Guang estimated the time, walked to the side hall next to the study, and randomly picked up a copy of "The Travels of Emperor Chen" 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 it 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 paper is the secret research of the Fools on the All-Abstract 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 researching the Taboo-free Lu?"
After hearing Paimon's question, Ying took out the no-taboo bag that Dadalia had given her earlier.
She suddenly remembered that Lord Liuyun Jiefeng 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 secret experimental site of the Fools!
"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, 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 the glass screen and returned to the study.
"You two, have you finished picking?"
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 was about to step forward to explain, but Ningguang smiled and waved his hand: "If you decide, don't ask me, just take it."
There was gentle warmth in Ningguang's red eyes, as if she didn't care at all 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 have a tacit understanding, ignoring the small emergency food and nodded lightly.
"In this case, I hope that the next time we meet, you have done the right thing...or will make the right choice."
"Baiwen, send off these two distinguished guests for me."
The three of them didn't say much. Under the leadership of Baiwen, Ying pulled Paimong and left the Jade Pavilion.