"That Miss Stelle stayed overnight at Lady Yelan's place again this time."
"Yes, and she brought that white-haired girl with her too. What do you think they're doing…?"
"Hey, this isn't something we should be prying into, let's not talk nonsense."
The two guards, Hum and Ha, standing at the entrance of Yanshang Teahouse, discussed in low voices.
Currently, Liyue Harbor was in turmoil, and even the normally bustling streets saw few people.
The two idle individuals could only chat with each other to pass the time.
However, their conversation quickly shifted from recent major events to Stelle alone.
There was no other way; this Damselette was simply too unique. Few people could develop such an intimate relationship with Yelan.
After all, that was Yelan. Some of this ruthless person's methods, even as subordinates, made them feel a chill.
Just thinking about the first time Yelan asked Stelle to stay overnight, and Stelle was able to walk out of Yelan's room completely unharmed the next morning, the two couldn't help but be filled with respect for Stelle.
Especially when Yelan came out later and they saw Yelan with some slightly bruised areas on her body, this respect became even more sincere.
She was definitely a character even more ruthless than Yelan.
They couldn't afford to provoke her.
"But I really didn't expect Lady Yelan to be interested in women… Although that Damselette is indeed very beautiful." The female guard named Ya, among the Hum and Ha duo, had a completely different perception of Stelle than her male companion.
"I didn't expect it either."
As the two were chatting, the door to Yanshang Teahouse, which they were guarding, suddenly opened.
Stelle walked out slowly, holding her waist.
Shenhe followed behind her, her face seemingly still bearing a faint blush.
"Miss Stelle, are you leaving?"
"Ah? Uh, yes." Stelle nodded. Seeing the two with expressions of awe, Stelle's own expression became a bit hard to maintain.
"Um, I wonder if Lady Yelan…" Ya saw Stelle's appearance and then looked at the white-haired woman behind Stelle, who resembled a Sage, and couldn't help but make some guesses about what had happened on the second floor.
But she had to ask about Yelan, because they still had important matters today. If Yelan hadn't come downstairs, they wouldn't dare to go up and disturb her directly.
So the best way was to ask Stelle.
If this Damselette had gone a bit too far and Lady Yelan couldn't participate in this operation, then they would have to adjust their deployment.
"Ah, she, she's fine, she'll be down soon." Stelle quickly said.
Yelan and Shenhe had teamed up to torment her for so long. Although she retaliated later, she was already exhausted, and her so-called retaliation seemed so powerless to Yelan.
This time, it could be said to be a complete defeat.
Also, she didn't know whether Shenhe was just lucky or had some special methods as a Sage disciple; even when Yelan was completely undressed at the very end, Shenhe hadn't had a single piece of clothing removed.
Stelle sighed slightly, giving Shenhe behind her a resentful look.
"Ahem, okay, we understand. Um… please take care, and also, please mind your health."
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At this time, Qunyu Pavilion.
Ningguang rubbed her forehead and temporarily put aside the documents in her hand.
The events of these past few days had indeed left her overwhelmed. Fortunately, the situation was temporarily under control, and no particularly large disturbances had occurred yet.
However, this did not mean she could relax.
Among other things, news had already come from Yelan that Lumine, guided by a Fatui Harbinger, had informed the Sages of Liyue about Rex Lapis's passing.
This meant that perhaps before long, the Sages of Liyue would come to Liyue Harbor to demand an explanation.
This was not good news.
Especially their decision to keep the death a secret and temporarily hide the Exuvia… The Sages might not agree.
The pressure she would face in the future would likely be even greater.
Alas, if Stelle were by her side, it would be great; at least she could help her relieve some fatigue.
Thinking this, Ningguang slowly got up.
"Baishi, is there any news of Stelle?" Ningguang asked her secretary as she walked outside.
She knew that Stelle had taken Shenhe to find the Sage, but since then, her source of information about Stelle had basically been cut off.
"I was just about to tell you about this. Our people noticed that Miss Stelle and that Miss Shenhe have returned to Liyue Harbor, and…" Baishi stopped here, looking at Ningguang with some hesitation.
She seemed to be wondering whether she should continue telling Ningguang about this.
"What is it?"
"They stayed overnight at Yanshang Teahouse." Baishi finally said.
When Stelle was a secretary here, they all knew what happened.
After all, the maids loved to talk about things related to Stelle, especially the gossip between Stelle and Ningguang.
So, in Baishi's opinion, the fact that Stelle brought Shenhe to stay overnight at Yanshang Teahouse must be very difficult for Ningguang to accept.
After all, that was not a proper place. Although there might have been a reason, and those two might not have actually gone gambling, Ningguang was already in a bad mood and facing such immense pressure…
It was very likely that hearing such news would make her even more uncomfortable.
"Yanshang Teahouse… Oh, I see." Ningguang nodded, having guessed why Stelle would choose to go there first.
After all, no one's information should be more well-informed than Yelan's right now.
"Eh?" Baishi looked at Ningguang in surprise. She found that Ningguang was not only not angry, but seemed… a little happier?
"So, what's the situation with Lumine?" Ningguang asked again.
"Miss Lumine is currently preparing the Rite of Parting with Mr. Zhongli, the consultant from Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. It should be almost ready today."
"Hmm, go call Ganyu. I have something to ask her." Ningguang nodded.
Once the Rite of Parting was prepared, it would at least be easier to talk to the Sages.
Then, she should probably discreetly contact Lumine next and reveal some information about the Fatui to her.
If Lumine could eliminate the Fatui based on the clues she had gathered, then her own suspicion could easily be cleared.
Hopefully, this matter can be perfectly resolved…
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