Compared to the bustle outside, the Jade Chamber was much quieter inside.
After all, the banquet venue was outside. The layout inside was not suitable for setting up a stage for performances.
Li Qiuzhi and Hu Tao followed the winding staircase down.
Along the way, they encountered Ningguang's secretaries, Baixiao, Baiwen, and Baishi, who also seemed to be making preparations for the banquet.
Seeing Li Qiuzhi and Hu Tao come in, they guessed that the two were probably looking for Ningguang.
So they told them that Lady Ningguang was meeting with the Yuheng in her office.
"Oh? In that case, we shouldn't disturb her." Li Qiuzhi nodded slightly, then continued:
"Then, ladies, could you tell us how to get to the Array Nexus?"
"The Array Nexus?"
Baiwen looked surprised. After some thought, she said:
"You must be looking for Miss Shenhe, but the Array Nexus is a restricted area of the Jade Chamber. You'll need Lady Ningguang's permission to go there."
"All right, then we'll have to bother Ningguang after all."
Li Qiuzhi felt helpless, but he understood.
The three secretaries nodded, then left to continue their work. Li Qiuzhi and Hu Tao headed toward Ningguang's office.
Before long, they arrived near Ningguang's office.
Since it was an open-plan room, they caught the attention of the people chatting inside as soon as they entered.
"Li Qiuzhi, Hu Tao, it's you!"
Seated in a chair with a backrest, Keqing looked at the two entering and greeted them.
"Hehe, long time no see, Keqing!"
Hu Tao waved and smiled.
Sitting behind her desk with her right leg crossed over her left, Ningguang also looked at the two with a slight smile.
"What brings you here so early?"
Because I missed you, of course... ahem. With Keqing and Hu Tao present, Li Qiuzhi