Chapter 88: Yanfei

"The way of dance is truly profound."

Noelle attached great importance to this; after dancing in person just now, she had a deeper understanding.

Determined to become a perfect maid, after Eula’s reminder, she realized that not only dance, but everything she was not good at had to be learned.

Luo Li really wanted to say it wasn't necessary.

But knowing it was useless to say it, he swallowed the words.

Eula agreed even more and encouraged Noelle, saying she had great talent.

Just at this moment, the shout of a courier came from outside.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Luo Li’s house? There is a letter and something for you!"

Luo Li was stunned. A letter and something for him?

People who knew he was here were all friends from Mondstadt; how could anyone send things over?

Just as he was wondering, he suddenly saw Eula run out.

Not long after, she walked in holding a letter and a box.

"What is this?"

Meeting Luo Li’s inquiring gaze, Eula rarely curled her lips into a smile and waved it: "A gift from a friend in Liyue."

Noelle was a bit surprised: "Miss Eula actually has a friend in Liyue?"

"Of course."

Luo Li understood. If he wasn't mistaken, the friend in Liyue Eula spoke of was probably Yanfei.

That most famous legal advisor in Liyue Harbor, like Ganyu, was also a half-adeptus.

Speaking of which, the two’s connection was quite wonderful.

A few years ago, Eula led people to track a batch of dangerous goods from the Abyss Order.

At that time, the dangerous goods of the Order were disguised as ordinary cargo to be transshipped from Port Jingfu to Liyue Harbor. Yanfei was an advisor following the merchant ship and discovered that the cargo was fishy, so she investigated without authorization, resulting in her getting into trouble.

If Eula hadn't arrived in time, something big would probably have happened.

Since then, the two had maintained correspondence.

Perhaps it was because both of them knew the legal provisions by heart and, while observing the rules, liked to use logic to understand the regulations; on this point, they saw eye to eye.

During festivals, Yanfei would send some gifts over.

Eula also cherished her few friends very much. She tore open the letter and saw that the writer was indeed Yanfei.

With a faint smile, she read the entire letter word for word.

"What did Yanfei write to you?"

Luo Li was a bit curious; he still remembered the father of that half-adeptus girl, with whom he fought together in the Archon era.

"Hmm, the same as usual. After greeting me, she talked about the customs of Liyue, and the difficult cases she had encountered recently, related to family matters."

"But this time she said that there will be a Rite of Descension in Liyue soon, and warmly invited me to attend."

Seeing this, Eula was a bit tempted.

Actually, Yanfei had invited her during last year’s Rite of Descension, but at that time she still had tasks on her, and she couldn't get away at all.

However, this year, having just finished her clearing duties, there shouldn't be any problems for a long time. If she asked Acting Grand Master Jean for leave, it would most likely be approved.

"Rite of Descension?" Luo Li’s heart moved, and he said: "If I remember correctly, last year it was presided over by the Yuheng of the Liyue the Liyue Qixing?"

Eula nodded and added: "Yanfei said that this year the Tianquan is fully responsible."

"Oh?!"

Seeing Luo Li reveal a meaningful expression, Eula asked in confusion: "Is there a problem?"

"No, nothing, just suddenly thought of an interesting thing."

This Rite of Descension was not simple; his old friend who had carried Liyue for three thousand seven hundred years finally couldn't hold on and was about to retire.

At such a major moment, it would be unreasonable not to go and join in the fun.

Analyzing his thoughts from just Luo Li’s expression, Raiden Makoto said softly from the side: "If you want to go, then go. It’s time to see your old friends from before."

"Uh... what about you?"

"As you wish."

Raiden Makoto was not very familiar with the adepti of Liyue, so naturally, she didn't miss them as much as Luo Li, but if he hoped, she could make the trip.

"That’s fine, and I’ll give my old friend a surprise while I’m at it."

Hearing this, Eula’s pale golden eyes suddenly lit up.

The hesitation about whether to go or not suddenly became firm, and that girl’s heart began to stir.

"Should we prepare gifts for your old friends?"

Since he had made up his mind to go, Raiden Makoto asked accordingly.

Luo Li denied it flatly: "No need, I’ll handle it when the time comes."

"Alright."

After the two finished chatting, Eula expressed: "Then I will also go to Liyue. Although I passed through when I was on missions before, I have never properly experienced the customs there. It just so happens I can go with Mr. Luo Li and Sister Makoto."

Noticing Raiden Makoto wearing a different kind of smile, Eula lowered her head inexplicably feeling guilty halfway through her sentence.

Perhaps this was the aura of the main wife.

Pretending not to know Eula’s little thoughts, Raiden Makoto said gently: "Since we are going together, you should change your clothes later. This trip is for travel, not for a mission. Your knight outfit is not very suitable. It just so happens there is still some time before the Rite of Descension; why not take this time to pick out a few pieces."

Eula then realized belatedly.

Indeed, if she accepted the invitation to travel, this outfit would seem a bit out of place.

"¨． Then I’ll go home and pick some!"

Luo Li quickly advised: "No rush, there is still some time before the Rite of Descension, at least until the middle of next month. There is plenty of time."

If Eula went back now and discovered something wrong, all their efforts would be wasted.

Fortunately, Eula listened to advice and expressed her approval.

Afterward, waiting until the evening, Luo Li only found out when Lumine returned that everything had been settled.

Everyone in the Lawrence clan who colluded with the Fatui was arrested and interrogated. Perhaps they would not suffer exile, but the already fallen family had suffered this disaster, and their situation would likely become even worse.

Noelle agreed deeply after hearing half of it, "As a perfect maid, I must also change (Li Haohao) into a set of clothes."

Luo Li couldn't help but be surprised: "You are going too?"

"Naturally, where the master I serve is, the maid is."

The tone, which was so natural that it could not be refuted, made Luo Li feel it made a lot of sense.

Raiden Makoto clapped her hands to attract everyone’s attention: "Then let’s set off together. How about three days before the Rite of Descension?"

Noelle and Eula naturally had no objections.

And Lumine, sitting opposite, was confused.

Paimon whispered: "What is the Rite of Descension?"

"I don't know."

"..."

The two looked at each other, their moods particularly complicated.

Without knowing it, these guys had discussed some fun things behind their backs again.

Paimon muttered angrily: "Hmph, you’re not taking us again. I’ll note down this grudge!"

— Author's Notes —

PS: Chapter 5 might be a bit late, I’ll mention it here.