Chapter 296: No one understands the emperor better than me
When Dardalia left, the smile on Zhongli's face gradually disappeared. He looked at the Ruotuo sculpture that had been repaired by Walnut, ignored the certificate left by the orange-haired young man, and left his room softly.
"Hall Master Hu, are you awake?"
After leaving the room, Zhongli came to the door of Hutao's room with red plums on it, and knocked lightly with his fingers.
After a long time of no response, Mr. Zhong pushed open the ajar door.
Hu Tao is still asleep at the moment, but her posture has changed.
Originally I was lying on my left side with the quilt between my arms, but now I am lying on my right side.
Walnut, who was usually quirky, looked quite quiet after falling asleep, with her brown-red hair hanging loose, her long eyelashes shaking with the frequency of her breathing, her small mouth slightly open, her white arms tightly hugging the quilt, and her black nails
It's quite a contrast to the bed sheets.
After confirming that Hu Tao had not been awakened by the movement, Zhongli turned around and prepared to leave, but took another look at her white thighs exposed outside the quilt. He still couldn't hold back. He walked to the bedside, grabbed Hu Tao's ankle, and moved it away from the girl who was pressing it.
The quilt she was living in was covered on her body again, and the corners of the quilt were tucked in.
After wrapping the sleeping walnut like a big rice dumpling, Zhongli nodded with satisfaction and left leisurely.
The air outside the Hall of Rebirth was a bit cold. Mr. Zhong was walking on the street in a comfortable mood. He suddenly remembered that the girl named Yun Jin sang a long play called "Return to the Dust" a few days ago. Although the plot was all made up.
But when Yun Jin fluttered her pale pink sleeves, Zhongli thought of the girl who had jumped in front of him thousands of years ago.
When I walked to Yujing Terrace, Grandma Ping was not here. There was only the pot she often used and half a cup of hot tea wrapped in fairy power.
The True Lord of Gechenlang City is also known as Grandma Ping to the world. Without her, the Glazed Lily would have been extinct long ago.
Immortals either appear in their true form as beasts, or they transform into young humans. They rarely let time sculpt them like Grandma Ping did.
Zhongli can probably guess the reason, but there is nothing he can do about it.
It was indeed his fault that he died in the end, because he was too obsessed with killing monsters on the seaside.
By the time the war ended, the power of the abyss had eroded the final divine body, and the immortals did not even see the appearance of the attackers. They only knew that they were charging from the Munata camp.
However, Famas strongly denied the incident, and his angry look after being misunderstood did not seem like a fake, which made Zhongli feel that his death was strange after all.
Who on the battlefield at that time had the ability to assassinate a god?
Zhongli picked up the hot tea left by Grandma Ping and drank it in one gulp. Then he walked slowly to the downtown area, followed the red painted handrail, and climbed to the second floor of Heyu Teahouse.
Famas, who had just returned from Yuehai Pavilion, was sitting at the tea table by the window, seemingly waiting for Zhongli for a long time.
"Shopkeeper, please bring two cups of light tea and a plate of food."
Zhongli sat down in a familiar manner, and the sharp-eyed shopkeeper immediately asked the waiter to serve tea.
Does he recognize this Mr. Ke Qing from the Hall of Rebirth? He is famously wealthy. Although he usually keeps accounts, he has a good reputation. He never defaults on any debts he owes and will come to settle the money at the end of the month.
What's more, Zhongli also has an unclear relationship with the executives of the Fools.
The atmosphere in Liyue is much more open than that in Zhidong. In addition, Zhongli has a handsome face and the Fool Executive is quite in line with the girls' fantasies. There are a lot of rumors about the two of them.
The young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce also sent people to draw several shameful picture albums and sold them privately to young girls who were pregnant with their youth.
Tea and snacks were served quickly, and Famas and Prince Yan sat quietly for a while, looking at the bustling teahouse and the beautiful scenery outside the window, and time flowed leisurely.
It seems to be extremely cold in Liyue Port today. Few birds landed on the eaves, and even the crickets were frozen silently.
"You were at Yuehai Pavilion today. Didn't you say you wanted to see me for something?"
Zhongli reached out to hold the teacup, took a sip, and spoke calmly.
"I just talked casually, and you overheard these words?"
Famas curled his lips in disgust.
"As long as I'm in Liyue, I can hear anyone talking."
Zhongli shook his head slightly, and when Famas didn't respond, his attention turned to Liu Su, the storyteller in the teahouse.
"The emperor performed a miracle and cut out a long knife handle from pure golden amber without any impurities. He swung his sword and slashed a corner of the mountain, thus making a supreme and solemn contract to his people: Those who are separated will surely gather together.
Return; those who break the promise will be punished..."
"Breaking the contract means becoming the enemy of this land. Sooner or later, the mountains cut off by the emperor will fall on the heads of those who break the contract."
Liu Su got excited and knocked the gavel on the table, and the whole hall burst into cheers and applause.
Zhongli, who was holding the tea cup, also nodded, obviously agreeing with Liu Su's statement.
Only Famas was eating the cakes on the plate hard, as if he was determined to make Zhongli poor.
"Your Excellency, the Young Master of the Northland Bank... just gave me a reward of 10 million Morads."
Zhongli turned his head and glanced at the boy in red eating cakes.
"Did you bring it?"
Famas asked back, seeing Zhongli's hand frozen in mid-air, the young man grinned proudly, asked the waiter at Heyu Teahouse to refill the tea, and ordered a few more plates of exquisite pastries.
Anyway, with the rich man Zhongli here, it’s enough to open up and eat.
"Humph, Emperor Yanwang said he was the God of Contracts, but in fact he personally broke many agreements in order to rule."
At this time, a Xumi man sitting at the next table pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose and spoke with a mocking face.
Zhongli and Famas turned their heads at the same time and looked at the rude young man.
However, Zhongli, the person involved, had a serious expression, while Famas smiled in a friendly manner.
It's rare to meet someone in Liyue Port who doesn't like the actions of the Rock God. The young man in red asked with interest: "So my friend, according to your knowledge, what agreement did the Rock King break?"
Hearing the conversation from Farmas at the next table, this young man from Xumi was very arrogant at first, putting on a knowledgeable air. He turned around and saw the exquisite pastries and expensive tea on the tables of Zhongli and Farmas.
, immediately changed his expression, and eagerly pulled his tablemate to sit down in front of their table.
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"Two gentlemen, we are traveling scholars from the Xumi Order. I didn't expect to find anyone in Liyue who is interested in Yan Shen's past of breaking promises."
The young scholar told the story excitedly, and Zhongli waved to the waiter to add two more cups of tea.
"Don't you know it yet? Emperor Yanwang was so heroic back then that many women fell in love with him, the most eager one being the God of Dust."
"It is the demon god who created Guiliyuan. Emperor Yanwang once swore an oath to become partners with the Chen God Guiwen and rule Guiliji together."
“But the bellicose Rock God spread the war to the south of Tianheng Mountain, which is where we are now in Liyue Port, and the Chen God who was left alone in Guiliji fell in the catastrophic chaos and brutal massacre, including his corpse.
None left."
"Just for a small piece of land, you abandon your partner without caring. Is this the so-called God of Contract?"
The Xumi scholar's explanation became louder and louder, and the tea guests around him who were listening to the storytelling were also attracted by his voice. Although they had mixed reviews, they all still expressed emotion that it turned out that demons and gods also have a companionship like mortals. Famas nodded frequently and almost laughed out loud, constantly hinting at Zhongli with his eyes.
"Ahem...I don't agree with these things."
Zhongli, who had been holding back for a long time, finally spoke.
The eyes of the guests at the same table were all focused on Zhongli, and many people sitting next to him also pricked up their ears.
"Not to mention whether the rock god abandoned his friends in order to fight for the land...the so-called companion refers to the like-minded companions he has come into contact with over the long years."
"Working hard for a common goal is the emperor's original intention. Presumably that fairy also regards the emperor as an ordinary friend. Your words are just letting the rumors deviate from the truth."
The tea guests who gathered around started talking after hearing Zhongli's explanation. The familiar tea guests recognized that the golden man who spoke was none other than Zhongli, the guest at the Hall of Rebirth.
"Well... I think the story of this Sumeru scholar is very true. But Mr. Zhongli, without any evidence, just thinks of Prince Qingyan's charm and methods?"
The tea-goers, who were not too concerned about the fuss, asked back.
"No, my statement does not contain praise or criticism, it is just stating certain facts."
Zhongli waved his hand and clarified to everyone.
Unexpectedly, the Xumi scholar who started the conversation smiled disdainfully and waved his hand towards Zhongli: "Come on, I have studied countless textual researches about Liyue in the Teaching Academy. Do you understand the Emperor Yanwang or do I understand the Emperor?"
Famas, who was smiling and holding a teacup, heard this and was so happy that he almost threw the cup in his hand.
"I only know a little bit about historical emotions, how dare I claim to know everything."
Zhongli replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
The Xumi scholar who had the opposite opinion was just about to speak, but the tea guests who were watching were already discussing it in a flurry, causing Liu Su on the stage to cough several times, trying to draw the guests' attention back to himself.<
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Taking advantage of the bustle of people in the teahouse, Famas hurriedly picked up Zhongli and prepared to leave Heyu Teahouse quietly.
"Why are you leaving in such a hurry?"
Zhongli, who didn't react, asked in surprise.
"How about sitting there till night, waiting for Dadalia to pay?"
Famas pulled Zhongli and ran into the market without looking back.
Life goal: Take Zhongli to eat and drink for free.