Chapter 525

Looking at the scene outside the Wangsheng Hall, Hu Tao's face showed a hint of confusion.

"Go take a look!"

Hu Tao's heart stirred; she lightly pressed her foot and leapt straight before the Qianyan Army.

"Who is it? It's none other than Master Hu Tao!"

Seeing Hu Tao, the Qianyan Army leader sighed in relief.

He had nearly been startled by her sudden leap.

"What is it you want?"

Hu Tao asked curiously.

"It's about the Emperor's death and Old Meng!"

The Qianyan Army leader, upon seeing Hu Tao, briefly recounted the matter.

"Old Meng was arrested?!"

Hearing the Qianyan Army leader's detailed account, Hu Tao blinked several times, stunned.

She had heard about it earlier at the manga shop,

but back then she assumed Old Meng would just slip away if things turned bad.

Who knew he'd actually been locked up.

"He believes he caused the Emperor's death, so he's staying inside and refusing to come out, which is why we've come to you, Master Hu."

The Qianyan Army leader gave a bitter smile.

After Ningguang and the others returned, they immediately began handling these matters.

Regarding Old Meng, Ningguang knew he had nothing to do with the Emperor's death.

It was merely a coincidence.

So she ordered the Qianyan Army leader to release him.

But Old Meng, at that moment, was bewildered and refused to believe it.

He firmly believed his death-bringing nature had caused the Emperor's death.

He voluntarily confessed and begged the Qianyan Army not to hold Wangsheng Hall responsible.

With no other choice, they had no option but to come to Hu Tao for help.

"Ah, Old Meng!"

Hu Tao's tone carried a touch of emotion.

Though Old Meng was occasionally unreliable, his devotion to Wangsheng Hall was unquestionable.

He would rather bear guilt himself than drag Wangsheng Hall down.

This moved Hu Tao deeply.

"Alright, I'll go with you to take a look."

Hu Tao nodded.

"That's perfect!"

The Qianyan Army leader finally relaxed.

……

Qunyu Pavilion.

Keqing and Ganyu went to Yujing Terrace to handle affairs,

while Ningguang ultimately returned to her own Qunyu Pavilion.

After all, it was her personal palace, so it was the most comfortable to live in.

"Lady Ningguang, these are the pastries I made."

At that moment, Baiwen entered carrying a tray of pastries.

"Thank you!"

Ningguang smiled faintly and took a bite of the dessert.

"Mm, delicious—better than before."

Ningguang praised it.

"It's all thanks to Boss Han; without learning basic cooking from him, I couldn't have made such a dish."

Baiwen smiled.

Since gaining basic cooking skills, her favorite thing to do every day was making food for Lady Ningguang.

Watching Lady Ningguang eat the meals she poured her heart into,

Baiwen felt overwhelming happiness.

So she was deeply grateful to Boss Han.

"Indeed, Boss Han not only helped you, but also showed great kindness to all of Liyue."

Ningguang nodded seriously.

Without his tools, they could not have defeated the Demon Gods.

Even if they had won, it would have come at a great cost.

"After finishing the affairs, I'll take the three of you to Boss Han's place to read manga this afternoon."

Ningguang smiled gently.

It would be a good chance to bring gifts and thank Boss Han.

"Great!"

Hearing she could read manga, Baiwen nodded eagerly.

She planned to go there this time to continue learning cooking.

If she acquired even more advanced cooking skills, she could prepare even better meals for Lady Ningguang in the future.

Then, Lady Ningguang would never be able to do without her!

Baiwen thought to herself with great delight.

Lady Ningguang was unaware of her secretary's thoughts and continued to taste the delicacies.

At that moment, Baishi walked in.

"Lady Ningguang, Captain Beidou wishes to see you."

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"Why is she here?"

Lady Ningguang frowned, her hand freezing mid-motion.

She never comes unless she has a purpose—why would she leave the sea to come to me?

Wait!

The sea?

Lady Ningguang suddenly realized something and turned to look at Baishi.

"Has Lady Keqing's maritime ban not been lifted yet?"

Previously, because of the Vortex Demon God, to protect the safety of Liyue's people,

Lady Keqing had issued a temporary maritime ban.

It prohibited Liyue's citizens from sailing out to sea.

It must be because of this that Beidou's fleet has been delayed.

"Lady Ningguang, Lady Keqing says the Demon God was only just defeated; for safety's sake, the maritime ban will not be lifted for now."

Baishi relayed the information she had learned.

"Mm."

Lady Ningguang nodded.

She had no objection to Lady Keqing's caution.

After all, it was a Demon God!

Even though it had been defeated, it still could not be underestimated.

Like the great serpent in neighboring Inazuma,

Even after being dead for so many years, it still cast a harmful influence.

So for safety's sake, it truly was unwise to lift the maritime ban so soon.

But Beidou's matter could not be ignored.