Lisha, as the name implies, is the suburbs of Liyue. It is cut in half by the towering Mt. Tianheng. To the east of Mt. Tianheng lies Liyue Harbor, densely populated, prosperous, and bustling, while to the west of Mt. Tianheng lies Lisha, sparsely populated, cold, and desolate, forming a sharp contrast.
Areas near Liyue Harbor are at least under the protection of the Millelith, where scattered villages and hurried travelers can still be seen, but in regions further away, it has already become a domain for monsters and exotic beasts.
In this dangerous place, a man and a woman appeared. That figure was tall, and his soft white hair was draped loosely over his shoulders like moonlight. His exquisite facial features did not need makeup to be extremely outstanding, and even a loose, simple white dress could not hide his astonishing temperament.
As for the man... who cares what he is wearing.
But for such a fairy who seemed to not eat human food, the already protruding lower abdomen and the man closely following him seemed to break all previous stereotypes.
Miyashiro felt that even if Ningguang walked on the most prosperous street in Liyue Harbor right now, he would definitely be a 100% head-turner. But even so, there would probably be very few people who could recognize Ningguang.
For so many years, Ningguang's image of being graceful, elegant, and attending in grand attire had been deeply engraved in the hearts of the people of Liyue. It was not an easy task to connect the pregnant figure in front of him with the Tianquan who held power over Liyue and possessed wealth rivaling a nation.
Ningguang took a deep breath and sighed with emotion: "Ah, as expected, the suburbs are more relaxing. Whether it's the fresh air or the peaceful atmosphere, I haven't enjoyed it for a long time."
Miyashiro laughed: "Who doesn't know that Lord Ningguang lives in the Jade Chamber, which is the most luxurious and the only one of its kind in all of Liyue? Could it be that the air and atmosphere above the Jade Chamber are inferior to this wilderness?"
Ningguang sighed and said: "The Jade Chamber is good, but the atmosphere is a bit cold. The air is even mixed with a sense of loneliness that comes from being at the top."
"Especially after you snatched Yelan away, Beidou is often at sea, and after Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi were transferred, I haven't even had a friend to talk to in my daily life. If it weren't for this, there wouldn't be such an ill-fated relationship between you and me."
"As for Liyue Harbor, although the atmosphere is noisy, given my current status, the reputation of the Tianquan is growing day by day. The air around me is always mixed with the smell of flattery. Now, I seem to be able to understand a little why Lord Rex Lapis chose to retire."
Hearing this, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Miyashiro's expression. It turns out he had taken advantage of the situation; he had thought it was because of his own great charm.
Miyashiro suggested: "Since that's the case, why not transfer Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi back?"
Ningguang smiled bitterly: "That's easier said than done. Now, the three of them hold important positions in the Liyue Qixing's administration, managing hundreds or thousands of people. Whether it's real power, job title, or income, none of it can be compared to being my secretary. If I were to transfer them back now, it would be a demotion."
"Moreover, the reason I agreed to their transfer in the first place was because I knew that if I suppressed them to continue serving as my secretaries, it would likely breed resentment. Rather than gaining three enemies, it is better to let go early. At least the three of them still cherish my kindness to this day."
Ningguang spoke somewhat bleakly, but it was indeed the truth. This was also a part of human nature, and one could not blame Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi for being realistic.
The personal secretary of the Qixing is actually a very popular but low-ranking position in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is mostly held by young people who have just entered the officialdom for a few years. As for the reason why it is popular, those who know, know.
Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi were able to stand out from so many people in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and serve as the secretaries to Ningguang, the Tianquan, which already proved their outstanding ability. In addition, they had an idol-like worship of Ningguang, especially Baishi, who could be said to be Ningguang's die-hard little fan.
Ningguang treated them like sisters, teaching them hand-in-hand how to handle matters and improving their vision and capabilities. Under such influence, their abilities improved visibly, and naturally, they would develop the idea of governing a region on their own.
If they had really been kept by his side for seven full years without being promoted, it would not only violate the regulations of Liyue's officialdom but also affect Ningguang's prestige in the eyes of his colleagues.
Therefore, it was not that Ningguang did not want to continue using his old secretaries, but that the time had come and he had to let go.
In this regard, Miyashiro's secretary was vastly different from Ningguang's. Miyashiro's secretary had a very high status, even capable of rivaling the Tri-Commission to some extent. In addition, Miyashiro, as the Regent, always liked to be a hands-off manager. With such high status and power, the Regent's secretary was naturally willing to continue working.
Just like Kokomi today, she is almost the second Regent of Inazuma, exercising the power of a Regent, just without the title of Regent.
Seeing that the atmosphere was wrong, Ningguang smiled and changed the subject: "Alright, it's a rare moment of leisure, let's not talk about these troubling matters."
Just like that, Miyashiro carefully took Ningguang to appreciate the scenery of Lisha, experiencing the ancient architectural ruins of Qingxu Pool, Lingju Pass, and Dunyu Ruins in turn. Ningguang, who was used to looking down from above, now preferred to be immersed in the scenery and personally feel the charm of travel.
But Miyashiro knew that while traveling, Ningguang was also thinking about a plan to develop Lisha.
Ningguang had also realized by this time that the development of Liyue Harbor had hit a bottleneck. To seek a new way out, he had to set his sights on the vast territory within Liyue. Lisha, which was separated from Liyue Harbor by only one mountain, was naturally within Ningguang's consideration.
It's just that perhaps even Lord Rex Lapis hadn't expected that Mt. Tianheng, which had protected Liyue during the Archon War, had become a natural barrier restricting Liyue Harbor more than two thousand years later.
The result of the inspection was naturally unsatisfactory. Lisha had low-lying terrain, many mountains, few fields, and many monsters. If he wanted to develop this place, the initial investment alone would be an astronomical figure.
Seeing that Ningguang had managed to make himself depressed and furrow his brows while out for a stroll, Miyashiro hurriedly took him away from this place of right and wrong, and warned him not to think about work again, or else he would use "family law" to serve him.
Hearing this, a blush suddenly appeared on Ningguang's face. Although he didn't know what the "family law" Miyashiro mentioned was, from his evil smile, Ningguang could guess that it was definitely not something proper.
Just like that, when the two came to a mountain peak near Luhua Pool, the sharp-eyed Miyashiro saw a familiar, small, purple figure on a nearby mountain peak.
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