It's Fine, the Conversation Is Continuing Quite Normally

"I told you not to ask about this kind of thing!"

After dinner, feeling deeply embarrassed Keqing took her leave—of course, the specific reason for her embarrassment remains unknown.

"Ganyu, are you going to work overtime tonight?"

"There are no plans for overtime at the moment. The people on Lord Liu Bai's side are very... capable."

Ganyu hesitated for a moment before choosing a more trendy word.

After all these years, Ganyu has finally met someone whose work ability is on par with hers.

That Miss Topaz... she's absolutely a top-tier... cough cough, employee.

"Oh, that makes sense, after all, he's Lord Liu Bai's man." Xianyun nodded, brewing himself a pot of tea. "So, you don't have to work overtime anymore?"

"Maybe...?"

Ganyu hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

The reason she works overtime every day is very simple.

—Yuehai Pavilion's job is rather bizarre.

Ganyu is Liyue Qixing's secretary, not Liyue Qixing's personal secretary.

The work of Yuehai Yiting can be said to encompass the ancient affairs of the house: the Secretariat and the Chancellery, and a part of the Ministry of Personnel.

That is, drafting, reviewing, and then a part of execution.

The Liyue Qixing are more like the Six Departments.

Almost everything Liyue Qixing does has to go through Ganyu's hands to prevent one person's orders from conflicting with others' orders.

Of course, if Yuehai Pavilion were to change its leader, it would likely become a battlefield of intense political infighting. The secretaries would also form factions and would most likely be eliminated in the end, leading to a power struggle and turning the six stars into six ministries, thus creating a dictatorship.

Oh, at most they might consider Geo Archon, but they won't actually optimize it outright.

So this damned system was able to survive because of two things: the former authority of the Geo Archon and the unwavering secretary, Ganyu.

So, the Geo Archon can seize power and profit just because he withdrew from the Liyue Qixing? What a load of rubbish! Every decision you make has to go through Ganyu.

Among the Liyue Qixing, Tianquan is the most revered. However, a snake cannot function without a head; there must be a nominal leader. But the true authority of this nominal leader depends on the individual.

A strong character like Ningguang can forcefully command the other six people when necessary, and the other six are willing to obey. A weaker character would probably just do their own thing...

Zhongli couldn't manage things every day. He created the Liyue Qixing system to allow Liyue Harbor, this "holy land," to transition from divine rule to human rule.

In this timeline, if Zhongli doesn't retreat, regardless of what will happen to Shenzhou, Liyue Harbor will definitely become "Jerusalem".

Zhongli retired very early, thousands of years ago, and there was no drama of the Emperor being assassinated Rite of Parting.

He could even say he was pleased to witness the changing dynasties of Shenzhou.

So, while it appears that the Liyue Qixing are suppressing Ganyu in Liyue, it is actually Ganyu suppressing the Liyue Qixing...

This explains why Ganyu has so many things to do—some decisions can only be made by her.

She had to handle all the matters concerning the Liyue Qixing, and the other secretaries of the Yuehai Pavilion were more like her assistants, helping her with filing and organizing.

Now that Liu Bai has arrived, Liyue Qixing will immediately be relegated to the position of the Sixth Department.

The powers of the three provinces are also being subdivided, which is somewhat like setting things right.

Incidentally, this model, which resembles the Three Provinces and Six Ministries, will keep Ganyu extremely busy, largely because the Six Ministries (Liyue Qixing) are nominally above the Three Provinces (Ganyu).

Normally, the emperor would issue an order, the Secretariat would draft it, the Chancellery would review it, and if there were no problems, it would be handed over to the Ministry of Personnel. The Ministry of Personnel would then assign the task to the Six Ministries. Whether it was a single task or a coordinated effort by multiple ministries was predetermined. The Six Ministries just needed to obediently follow the instructions.

Meanwhile, the six ministries proactively made requests and issued orders to the three provinces...

If Ganyu runs away, the Liyue regime will probably collapse within a hundred years.

"It's good that you don't have to work overtime." Xianyun nodded with satisfaction as a mother.

Although Ganyu's matter was a contract with the Emperor, Xianyun still hoped that Ganyu could have more free time—in the past, she looked down on human work out of arrogance, but now it was simply out of a motherly mentality.

But Ganyu found these words rather strange.

"... True Lord, are you lonely?"

"..."

Xianyun wanted to laugh and scold Ganyu as a "heartless girl," not even considering that she had only gone back to see her once every few years in the past.

But... this question made her feel that something was a little bit off.

It seems like something's fishy.

Perhaps you should answer more carefully?

"... With your junior sister around all these years, I haven't been so lonely."

Xianyun used vague words.

"I see... Then what about you and the other True Lords..."

"The other True Lords? What happened to them?" Xianyun, somewhat puzzled.

"N-nothing."

Ganyu patted her face somewhat awkwardly.

Forget it, my own lord doesn't seem like the kind of person who needs love to embellish his life.

I shouldn't worry about this myself.

"Oh, by the way, Lord Zhenjun, do you know that Keqing is in a relationship?"

"...Um?"

Xianyun perked up immediately—she really enjoyed this kind of gossip.

But the next moment, he felt guilty.

Wait, who did you say is in a relationship?

Keqing?

Wouldn't that mean the other person is...?

Xianyun suddenly became a little uneasy.

What's going on here?

During a meal, Liu Bai went from being the awkward person to Keqing's "romantic partner"?

Is it because young people these days are too adaptable?

Xianyun felt like she had been betrayed.

"... Is Keqing the only one?"

"?"

Xianyun's nonsensical words made Ganyu tilt her head.

What do you mean by "Is it just Keqing alone?"

What does this mean?

Is the Keqing's love interest is, or is it suggesting that other people should also be dating at this time?

The former is fine, but the latter... could it be pressure to get married?

Ganyu's face showed a conflicted expression.

She hasn't even thought about marriage yet!

"Ganyu, why aren't you saying anything?"

Xianyun's tone became serious.

(Ganyu has never been one to lie, but this reaction... Could it be that Keqing really revealed my secret as well?)

"I..."

Ganyu is currently in a dilemma. She is terrified that her adoptive mother, who is practically like her own mother, will pressure her to get married—her adoptive mother is also the kind of person who can be quite impulsive when she gets into a mood!

If we get targeted, it will definitely be a lot of trouble.

"Perhaps...?"

... In the end, I couldn't bring myself to refuse outright.

Ganyu sighed inwardly.

Anyway, if Xianyun really intends to pressure her into marriage, then nothing she says will make a difference.

Oh well, I accept my fate.

Xianyun: "... You, you knew everything?"

Chapter 299 It's okay, the topic continued normally.

"I know that without you saying it... but if it's a blind date, you have to find a target first, right?"

Hmm? Wait, finding a target?

When Ganyu heard Gan Yu say the words "blind date," Xianyun heart sank.

But when he heard the second half of the sentence, Xianyun's heart immediately warmed up.

Target selection?

In other words, Ganyu doesn't know anything about Liu Bai?

"...Yes, we need to find a target first." Xianyun nodded slowly.

You can't deny it, can you?

If she denies it now, Gan Linyu will definitely ask A, "Have you already decided on a target?"

Dream =

Although Ganyu always seems listless and slow to react, anyone who actually takes Ganyu for a simpleton will never understand her.

Especially since Ganyu isn't currently in a state of mental fog from working overtime.

Denying it would be self-destruction, so Xianyun could only nod.

"First of all... it's probably better to prioritize Long-Life Species."

Ganyu made the suggestion with a slightly conflicted expression on her face.

Xianyun really intends to arrange blind dates for her, she won't just date anyone.

Age doesn't really matter; the real issue is that I can't possibly not live past a hundred years old, can I?

Although her parents were a human-immortal couple, Ganyu felt that it would be better for her to find a partner who was also Long-Life Species.

In terms of life experience, she is definitely better than her parents.

The word "impulse" is far removed from her.

... Of course, if you can use "normal" conditions to make your master back down and avoid arranging blind dates for you, that would be best.

"Yes, the Long-Life Species is very important."

Xianyun nodded in agreement.

As a dignified immortal, she can't really live like an ordinary person, can she?

There are basic rules to follow when it comes to blind dates.

Otherwise, if word gets out, those old folks will laugh at us.

—Gan Ganyu's statement did not specify who was going on the blind date, so now both the master and apprentice naturally assume that they are the ones who need to go on the blind date.

"And then... you can't look too old on the surface, and you can't have too old a mindset either," Xianyun continued to suggest.

These are the main reasons why Xianyun looks down on his old friends.

They have a good relationship, but they don't have much in common.

"Reasonable."