"'Master' has several meanings when used to address someone.
"First, it is a respectful form of address for an older man. It can also refer to someone in a particular profession, such as a master storyteller. Finally, it can be used to address someone with extensive knowledge and experience.
"And Master Yun belongs to that last category.
"In recent years, many of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe's acclaimed new operas have been written by Master Yun herself. With such skill in both performing and writing operas, she certainly deserves the title."
As composed as ever, Zhongli gave Paimon a little lesson.
"Uh, so that's how it works." Paimon touched her hair and nodded, though it was unclear whether she understood.
"The performance seems to be starting again."
Lumine rested her right elbow on the table and propped her cheek in her palm, casting her amber eyes outside. The next act seemed about to begin.
Moonlight spilled over the rooftops like silvery frost.
After listening to three consecutive pieces recounting stories of the Geo Archon, many people thought of how Rex Lapis had now left them forever and burst into tears.
Even as they left after the performance, they could not let go of their grief.
Today, too, they came to truly realize that the Geo Archon was gone. From now on, they would have to protect Liyue themselves.
"Ah, how could the Geo Archon pass away just like that? Why did he have to undergo some tribulation when everything was fine?"
Xingqiu, too, was moved by an inexplicable sense of melancholy.
"Maybe he had a reason that left him no choice."
For once, Paimon put in a good word for Zhongli.
"Perhaps." Xingqiu nodded. "The guests have left now, so Master Yun should have some time to spare. Let's go thank