Actually, there was another very important reason why Ganyu was willing to go to Inazuma: Lord Rex Lapis would also be going.
As a loyal fan of Lord Rex Lapis, Ganyu naturally followed her idol wherever he went. However, because Yelan, a non-Qixing member, was present, she couldn't reveal the news of the Lord's continued existence, even though Sister Yelan was once Ningguang's special intelligence officer.
In Ganyu's eyes, the news of the Lord's retirement was something only his old subordinates and the Liyue Qixing were qualified to know; it was a tacit agreement among them.
However, Ganyu seemed to have overlooked a very important matter: Zhongli was visiting Inazuma in a private capacity, allowing him to come and go easily. But Ganyu couldn't do the same; she held the position of Liyue's Diplomatic Ambassador. Coming to Inazuma was easy, but leaving Inazuma would not be.
Diplomacy is no small matter, and this applies equally to Liyue. Not to mention the immense impact if the Diplomatic Ambassador were to leave Inazuma without permission, unless something major happened that made Ningguang agree to Ganyu's return and find a replacement. Otherwise, Ganyu would have to remain in this position indefinitely.
Miyashiro saw this and chose not to speak, smiling, "That's great. I was worried that Shenhe, being new to Inazuma and unfamiliar with the place, wouldn't get used to it. With Sister Ganyu and Sister Yelan accompanying her in Inazuma, I'm sure Shenhe will adapt more quickly."
Upon hearing Miyashiro's 'showing off his wife' remark, Ganyu and Yelan, each with their own thoughts, showed a hint of complex emotion on their faces.
Yelan secretly thought to herself, "He's clearly a philanderer, yet now he's acting so devoted. How hypocritical... But why do I feel a sense of envy and jealousy?"
Yelan swept away the jumbled emotions in her mind, then smiled at Miyashiro, "Regent, why are you visiting the Liyue Embassy so late at night, and after drinking? Is there something important? You're not just here to catch up with us, are you?"
Miyashiro laughed, "Sister Yelan, you're being too formal. We've cooperated so many times; can't I just come to catch up with you two when there's no specific business?
However, to be honest, I truly didn't know that the Liyue delegation had been in Inazuma for almost half a month, nor did I know that you two were the head and deputy envoys. I just returned to Inazuma from Mondstadt yesterday, and today, after having dinner with Raiden Shogun and her friend at Tenshukaku, I went out for a stroll to aid digestion and happened to notice this new building of yours in the Upper City, so I came over to take a look."
Miyashiro's words made Yelan unable to help but complain internally. Some dead memories began to attack her: "You have the nerve to bring that up? What's our relationship? I'm the one you took liberties with and secretly photographed while I was sleeping!"
The cunning Yelan had already secretly decided that when she met Shenhe, if she accidentally revealed what Miyashiro had done to her before, she wondered if Miyashiro would also have to kneel on a washboard when he returned home?
However, Yelan probably didn't realize that this cunning decision of hers would fundamentally change her future life.
If she could turn back time, she would definitely return to this very night and slap herself twice for having that thought, then let out a heartfelt cry: "That girl Shenhe, there's something wrong with her brain!"
Ganyu, on the other hand, asked with concern, "Miyashiro, how was your journey to establish diplomatic relations? Do you still need to go to other countries?"
Miyashiro: "Currently, among Inazuma's neighboring countries, Liyue and Mondstadt have successfully established diplomatic relations. Only Sumeru remains. I heard that Sumeru's Sabzeruz Festival is approaching. Once Sumeru's entry permit comes through, I will continue my journey."
Upon hearing the news that Miyashiro still had to leave, a hint of sadness flashed in Ganyu's eyes, but it quickly returned to normal.
Miyashiro seemed to have thought of something and said, "Sister Ganyu, I have a personal matter I'd like to trouble you with."
Ganyu: "What personal matter?"
Miyashiro: "It's like this: the trip to Sumeru is expected to take no more than a month. I'm not planning to bring Shenhe with me to travel back and forth. I'll let her stay in Inazuma to get familiar with the environment. As the Matriarch of the Uchiha Clan, there are some things she needs to handle personally.
Originally, I was a bit worried about whether she could adapt, but now that Sister Ganyu is in Inazuma, I'm relieved. I hope Sister Ganyu, you can guide Shenhe. With your experience as the Qixing's secretary for over three thousand years, this kind of thing will certainly be no problem."
This was, of course, just Miyashiro's one-sided idea. The actual situation was that this year's Sabzeruz Festival, if the plot didn't deviate, could be Sumeru's biggest disaster in history, and Miyashiro didn't want Shenhe to be in danger.
Moreover, with the Uchiha Clan now having a Matriarch, Shenhe indeed needed to take on the responsibilities of a Matriarch. After all, for certain matters, Shenhe's involvement would be more effective than Miyashiro's, such as promoting some policies for Inazuma's women.
Ganyu's first reaction was to agree, but then, considering her current identity, she hesitated, saying, "Is this, truly appropriate? I am currently Liyue's Diplomatic Ambassador. Frequent contact with the Inazuma Regent's wife might be seen as interfering in internal affairs?"
Miyashiro laughed, "Don't worry about that. During work hours, everyone has their respective roles, but privately, you are still sisters from the same sect. Moreover, I still have some power and prestige in Inazuma. Let's see who dares to gossip!"
As Miyashiro spoke, he unconsciously displayed an air of absolute dominance. Only then did Yelan realize, belatedly, that Inazuma's national conditions were different from Liyue's. Aside from Raiden Shogun, Inazuma was Miyashiro's personal domain.
What good would come from criticizing the Regent's wife? Could it possibly unseat her as the official wife?
Huh? No, that's not right! Inazuma might actually have such intentions. I heard that there's another great beauty in Miyashiro's Regent's Office who has been granted the Uchiha surname, and she's also the new head of the Tenryou Commission, commanding all of Inazuma's military forces. Such a figure, in the hearts of Inazuma's people, is clearly more suitable to become Miyashiro's official wife.
This won't do! Whether Shenhe's position in Inazuma is stable or not is related to the closeness of cooperation between Liyue and Inazuma. At least, from the current perspective, Liyue needs to have an extremely close relationship with Inazuma.
Thinking of this, Yelan couldn't help but look at Ganyu beside her, recalling what Ningguang had secretly told her before they left.
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