Chapter 260: Legendary Item, Azure Dragon Town-Sea True Monarch!

A teahouse with some years to it.

At this moment, in a private room of the teahouse, Ye Ruo and Lady Ningguang sat face to face.

In front of them was a table with various tea sets placed upon it.

Lady Ningguang personally performed the tea-brewing steps, draining the teapot and cups, then placing the tea leaves inside to awaken the tea.

After a while, her slender jade hands filtered out the tea water, leaving the tea leaves behind.

Then she proceeded to brew and pour the tea.

A moment later, that refreshing fragrance drifted over.

Lady Ningguang observed the color and shape, then elegantly lifted the cup to lightly smell it before handing it to Ye Ruo.

Such a series of movements could be described as flowing like clouds and water, a pleasing-to-the-eye style of a great master.

Even Ye Ruo couldn't help but praise her.

"As expected of you, Lady Ningguang; you are already a high-society figure, talented and beautiful, a lady of great standing."

"It seems it is my good fortune to be able to drink your tea today."

These words couldn't help but make Lady Ningguang's lips curl up.

"Heh, that goes without saying. In today's Liyue, it would be hard to find someone who could make me, Lady Ningguang, brew tea by hand, even if you searched with a lantern."

"Even for the other Qixing, their secretaries handle such matters, and I only need to watch."

"But if it's you, my old friend, it's nothing for me to do it myself. On the contrary, the tea here is quite ordinary and not of a high grade."

"I haven't drunk this kind for a long time, so I'm quite nostalgic."

After all, as one of the Liyue Qixing, Lady Ningguang was usually in contact with the highest-end, highest-quality things.

Sometimes, to maintain her figure, she didn't eat much either.

What she liked to eat was that Boiled Cabbage.

Of course, the name sounded very ordinary, but in reality, it was not ordinary at all.

It didn't use boiled water either.

It was a high-grade broth specially made by slowly simmering old chicken, old duck, pork bones, dried scallops, and other ingredients over a low fire.

That kind of soup looked very bland, but in reality, the fragrance was mellow, clear, and fresh, far beyond what other dishes could compare to.

Then, this high-grade broth was drizzled over the tender cabbage hearts.

That was the Boiled Cabbage Lady Ningguang ate.

This thing was very expensive.

If one were to talk about specifications, it could belong to a state banquet dish.

The life of the wealthy was something ordinary people couldn't imagine.

However, when Lady Ningguang drank this tea again, her brows suddenly moved, and she was a bit surprised.

"Today, drinking this tea, I find it has an endless aftertaste; it's truly strange."

"Clearly, this tea isn't considered good."

Ye Ruo had the appearance of someone who seemed to understand something.

"That's because, when we knew each other in the past, this was the teahouse we often came to."

"You didn't want to waste too much money. But even coming here, you still thought it was delicious back then, showing a smile and a happy appearance."

"After all, to save money before, you never came to this kind of teahouse."

Then Ye Ruo brought up an example.

There was a person who constantly worked hard and struggled, finally becoming a famous big figure.

But after eating all the delicacies of the mountains and seas, one day he suddenly found it tasteless.

He had no appetite for anything.

When he recalled the food he wanted to eat again,

what came to mind was that snack from the stall back then.

This made Lady Ningguang thoughtful.

"So that's it. I find it delicious and have an endless aftertaste because I am drinking the time and past events of those years, and because I have an old friend by my side right now, that I have this flavor."

"Hmph, it seems you are very smart and knowledgeable, Ye Ruo."

Clearly, there was a bit of reproach in Lady Ningguang's tone, but she was actually very happy.

The only person who could make her let down all her defenses, without needing to consider any scheming or conspiracies, and sit here drinking tea so peacefully,

was Ye Ruo.

Such an atmosphere made her recall those carefree days.

It was truly good.

Fortunately, even after so many years, this old friend of hers was still safe and sound.

And after thinking of something, Lady Ningguang suddenly changed the subject.

"I don't have much time today, let's get to business. You should be able to guess."

"I want to customize some of your Mondstadt alchemy airships, made into a Liyue style and with a changed body size; I want to have some of these airships as guards for my Jade Chamber."

"That way, it would have more momentum and grandeur."

"And it wouldn't make my Jade Chamber look lonely; instead, it could become the center of attention."

"Coming directly to you should be the most useful, right? After all, I heard this was created by you and the alchemist."

These words made Ye Ruo laugh and shake his head.

"You are really direct, Lady Ningguang; we haven't met for long, and you're already rushing me."

"That's not it."

Lady Ningguang rolled her eyes at him.

"Between the two of us, there's no need for so much beating around the bush. I don't have any extra time for this Rite of Descension, but if you had come earlier or later, I would naturally have time to entertain you."

"Besides, if you had stayed by my side as a personal bodyguard back then, we could have met and stayed together every day."

"Being able to take down that second seat of the Harbingers, your strength makes me feel at ease. But you just had to stay in Mondstadt; what is so good about that place?"

"Cough, cough, after all, I have many partners there too."

Ye Ruo pretended to cough.

"However, Lady Ningguang, it was me who sponsored you back then, your great benefactor; having only a personal bodyguard position is too shabby."

"Hmph, you don't even look down on a personal bodyguard position, then what do you want? Don't tell me you want a personal..."

It seemed the topic suddenly changed atmosphere, and Lady Ningguang immediately stopped her subsequent words.

But at this time, Ye Ruo actually added, that would be fine too.

This made Lady Ningguang angry, and she glared at Ye Ruo with her beautiful eyes.

You guy, you've shown your true colors, haven't you?

However, Lady Ningguang turned and showed an amused expression.

"Alright, alright, let's talk about future matters after the Rite of Descension; with our relationship, I won't let you suffer a loss."

"Let's talk about the alchemy airships first."

After that, Lady Ningguang and Ye Ruo walked out of the teahouse, and Ye Ruo nodded and disappeared from there.

Lady Ningguang stood there until she watched him disappear, then walked over to her secretary.

Then she continued to handle the relevant matters. **CHAPTER 262**