Yae Miko finally learned who the person was that her Raiden Shogun and Kitsune Saiguu kept mentioning.
"Liyue's Tianquan… is it?"
Yae Miko murmured softly, a rather intrigued smile appearing on her face.
I really want to see what he looks like…
Evening — Liyue Harbor
"Master~!"
When Jiang Yan returned home with little Ayaka, the three little disciples rushed forward and threw themselves into his arms.
Looking at the three soft and adorable children, Jiang Yan only had one feeling.
This is amazing!
The man who had ruled Liyue for thousands of years—
the legendary Wood Spirit Immortal Lord who shook Teyvat—
At this moment looked just like a father returning home, happily patting the heads of the little cuties in his arms.
"Master, is this our new junior sister?"
Ningguang looked curiously at Ayaka, who was standing shyly behind Jiang Yan.
After all, their master had already brought home several little junior sisters one after another.
So Ningguang naturally assumed Ayaka was another new disciple.
At this moment, Beidou and Shenhe also turned their eyes toward Ayaka.
"E-Everyone… hello. My name is Kamisato Ayaka. I'm from Inazuma. Because of some reasons, I'll need to stay here for a few days. I'll be troubling everyone during that time."
Ayaka stepped forward, speaking politely as she gave a deep bow to the three girls.
To be fair, as a noble young lady from a prestigious family, Ayaka's etiquette was impeccable.
Unfortunately…
From the confused expressions on Ningguang and the others' faces, it was obvious.
They couldn't understand a single word.
"Master, what is this little sister saying? I can't understand."
Shenhe asked blankly.
"Judging by the accent, she should be from Inazuma."
Ningguang said thoughtfully.
She had spent a lot of time at Yuehai Pavilion and had occasionally seen Inazuman merchants visiting the offices of the Eight Bureaus on the first floor.
So she could recognize the language—but couldn't understand it.
"She said her name is Kamisato Ayaka, and she's from Inazuma. Because of some special circumstances, she'll be staying with us for a few days."
Jiang Yan translated with a smile.
Then he explained to the three girls how Ayaka had accidentally arrived in Liyue.
After hearing the story, the three little girls all showed sympathetic expressions.
Just how strict must her family be for her to run away from home?
As the eldest sister, Ningguang stepped forward first.
With a serious little face and a sweet childish voice, she said:
"Hello Ayaka, my name is Ningguang. It's nice to meet you!"
After saying that, she looked up at Jiang Yan and tugged on his sleeve, asking him to translate.
After all—
Ningguang couldn't speak Inazuman.
And Ayaka couldn't speak the Liyue language.
They could only communicate through Jiang Yan.
Suddenly, Jiang Yan realized something horrifying.
Oh no.
I've become a translation machine!!
Fortunately, Jiang Yan was fluent in the languages of all seven nations, so translating wasn't difficult.
After hearing Jiang Yan's translation, little Ayaka immediately brightened up.
When she first saw the three girls, she had been worried they might reject her.
Thankfully…
That didn't happen.
"Thank you. Just call me Ayaka."
Ayaka said happily.
After Jiang Yan finished translating, Ningguang said cheerfully:
"Then we're friends now!"
Ayaka nodded happily after hearing the translation.
Because of the strict rules in the Kamisato household, and because of her noble status, Ayaka had very few true friends in Inazuma.
Even when she had friends, many approached her with ulterior motives.
So a simple, pure friendship like Ningguang's made her very happy.
"You girls go play for a bit. I'll make dinner."
Jiang Yan said with a smile.
"By the way, what do you want to eat?"
"Egg noodles!"
Shenhe immediately answered.
Ever since Jiang Yan made egg noodles for her once, she had never forgotten the taste.
Because it tasted so much like the noodles her mother used to make.
The taste of home.
"Alright. What about you, Beidou?"
"I'm fine with anything."
Beidou didn't want to trouble Jiang Yan.
Ever since she arrived here, her life of wandering had made her cautious about everything she said or did.
She was afraid of doing something that might make Jiang Yan dislike her.
Even though Jiang Yan had repeatedly told her she didn't need to be so restrained.
Beidou still behaved that way.
In the end, Jiang Yan stopped forcing the issue.
Maybe once she fully adjusted to life here, she would slowly open up.
"Alright then. Ningguang?"
"Hmm… I'm fine with anything too."
Ningguang didn't have any particular cravings.
"And Ayaka—do you want to try Liyue's specialties, or would you prefer Inazuman food?"
Jiang Yan asked.
"Big brother, I want to try Liyue cuisine!"
Ayaka replied eagerly.
She had never tasted the food of another nation before.
"Alright, then wait here for a bit."
Jiang Yan smiled at the four children.
Not long later, Jiang Yan brought the steaming dishes to the table.
A big plate of Braised Pork with Wotou Buns.
A plate of Sweet-and-Sour Squirrel Fish.
A large bowl of Lotus Seed Egg Custard Soup.
And today's main dish:
Egg noodles!
A classic Liyue-style dinner.
Because Ganyu would be busy at Yuehai Pavilion until late, Jiang Yan personally prepared dinner for the children.
He had also set aside a portion of food.
After eating with the kids, he would bring dinner to Ganyu later.
When Ayaka saw the colorful and fragrant dishes, her eyes lit up.
It looks so delicious!
The aroma made her stomach betray her—
Grrr…
Her stomach growled softly.
Even though the food tempted her greatly, Ayaka's upbringing didn't allow her to act on it.
Her tutors had always reminded her:
As the young lady of the Kamisato Clan, every word and action she took represented her family.
She must always maintain grace and dignity.
Just then—
Jiang Yan finished placing the dishes on the table and called out loudly to the children playing nearby.
"Dinner's ready!" 🍜🍚✨
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