Chapter 311: Asking the Shogun About Her Strategies for Governing the Nation?
Saying she looked familiar wasn't wrong, because the sisters really had seen her before.
That meeting happened just before the last Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
It was when Kong had gone to Shui Ningshuang's shop to help buy gifts for Raiden Shogun and Ei.
She had also come along to the outskirts of the city and witnessed the entire thing.
But for some reason, once they were in Tian Dou City, she was almost nowhere to be seen.
She had long golden hair that reached her waist, smooth and silky.
"Kong, hello, Shogun Sister!"
Qian Renxue wore a smile, though her eyes held a trace of sorrow. Clearly, her mood at this moment was not as cheerful as her expression suggested.
It was indeed Qian Renxue. Since ascending the throne, this was the first time she had left the palace. She had just been far too busy.
No wonder the previous Emperor, Xue Ye, had handed so many affairs over to her. Xue Ye himself had also been terribly busy.
If it weren't for the desire to push through reforms, to reshape the Douluo Continent into her ideal vision—one without nobles, where all people were equal—
If not for that, she would have wanted to give up already.
It was exhausting, mentally and physically.
To shape the Douluo Continent into what Kong had once described… it still felt so far away. She didn't understand how the great figures from "that world" had managed to do it.
"Hello, Qian Renxue."
Raiden Shogun gave a slight nod. This younger sister could actually tell her apart from Ei?
At first, Qian Renxue couldn't tell Raiden Shogun and Ei apart either.
But she had asked Kong how to distinguish between the two elder sisters.
So now, just a brief glance was enough for her to recognize that this stunning woman before her was Raiden Shogun.
Hearing this, Qian Renxue wasn't surprised.
Raiden Shogun and Ei were both the "cold outside, warm inside" type—not just to her. Even when speaking to Kong, their tone was like that.
Qian Renxue also glanced at Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er. She recognized the two sisters.
She nodded at them but didn't say much.
They had only met once before—they weren't "sisters," so there was no need to be overly friendly.
But if one day they did become sisters…
Well, that could be left for later.
"???"
They know each other?
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were stunned, a little confused.
Wait, wasn't this girl named something-Xue?
It had been years ago. It was normal they couldn't quite remember.
Anyway, it wasn't Qian Renxue—she had even used a fake name back then?
As for Qian Renxue knowing Raiden Shogun, the two sisters didn't dwell on it too much.
Maybe they got to know each other when the sisters weren't around.
They weren't with Kong all the time, after all.
Seeing the slightly weary Qian Renxue, Kong felt a pang of heartache but didn't bring it up.
This was the path Qian Renxue had chosen. Until she asked for help, Kong would stay on the sidelines.
That way, in the future, she wouldn't be left with any regrets.
After a moment's thought, Kong finally said, "Xue'er, it's been a while!"
Before Kong could say anything more, Qian Renxue, almost instantly, appeared by her side and opened her arms, hugging her tightly.
"???"
This—this woman!
What's with this woman!!
Shui Yue'er was stunned, her red lips slightly parted as if she wanted to say something but held back!
You could do that?
Wait a minute, something feels off here…
Kong and this woman… were they really this close?
For a long moment—
"Kong, you jerk! Why haven't you come to see me!"
Qian Renxue buried her head in Kong's arms and murmured.
Who knew how much pressure she was under now—one wrong move, and it could all become a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
And yet, this guy didn't even come to the palace to see her!
This left Qian Renxue feeling a bit resentful—she thought about it several times a day.
The moment she saw Kong, that bottled-up "grievance" burst out all at once—she couldn't hold it back no matter what.
She wanted to beat Kong up, but she couldn't bear to—this was her man. Hitting him would only make her heart ache.
Qian Renxue was deeply love-struck. Once she was sure of something, it was nearly impossible to change her mind.
She claimed to dislike love-brains, but really, it was just that she hadn't admitted her own.
Kong trembled slightly, let out a sigh, and gently stroked her golden hair with his right hand, speaking softly: "Actually, I've been watching over you every day."
It was true—every time Qian Renxue muttered about him, he would sense it and shift his attention toward her.
Qian Renxue would say something every day, even during her busiest moments.
So when Kong said he watched her every day, it wasn't a lie.
Of course, during that stretch when he was researching the rice cooker, he hadn't "looked."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue looked up at Kong. Their eyes met, and Kong noticed a trace of shimmer in her beautiful eyes. She was really under a lot of pressure.
"Really?"
"Really. You know me—I never lie."
Kong nodded quickly and added, "Just yesterday, you even cursed me twice…"
As soon as he said it, Qian Renxue's face turned slightly red. Who knew what exactly she had said to make her react this way?
"Hmph~"
Qian Renxue gave a light snort and rolled her eyes at Kong before finally letting him go and stepping to the side.
That little tsundere act left Kong a bit confused. Women really were unpredictable…
Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er were stunned. It looked like this woman named Qian Renxue… she must be one of Kong's too…
"Another sister, huh…"
Shui Yue'er murmured, making Shui Bing'er's eye twitch. Sister, can you stop being such a love-brain?
Time passed. When it came time to eat, Qian Renxue's arrival didn't disrupt anything—on the contrary, the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.
After the meal, Qian Renxue pulled Kong aside and finally spoke:
"Kong, I feel so lost right now."
"I don't know what to do next to minimize the losses and still achieve unification."
One of the reasons Qian Renxue had come to see Kong today was precisely this.
Of course, more than that—she missed him.
Upon hearing this, Kong also felt a bit lost. Though he had received some education in the past and understood the general direction, he was totally unsure about the specific implementation.
If he didn't understand something, he wouldn't pretend to.
Change takes time—it's a process.
Ei and the Shogun both governed a nation, but their governing methods were… quite unique.
The people lived in misery…
Before this Traveler arrived in Inazuma, things had been downright tragic.
Kong quickly shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside.
Discussing governance with Ei and the Shogun? Yeah, better not.
"Xue'er, I do have a general idea. Want to give it a try?"
Kong asked cautiously.
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up at those words. Talking to Kong about this was exactly what she had planned—otherwise, she wouldn't have deliberately dragged him so far away from the others.
"Let's hear it!"
Seeing the expectation in her eyes, Kong felt a huge wave of pressure crashing over him.
"If even Tang San's grain-cutting strategy can be hailed as a timeless masterpiece, then my idea…"
(End of Chapter)
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