Keqing still could not forget the day she discovered Ningguang's secret. As the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, she oversaw land and infrastructure within Liyue and already had a busy schedule. On top of that, she was a complete workaholic, so she would not visit the Jade Chamber to report to Ningguang unless it was necessary.
As a result, when she made one of her rare visits to the Jade Chamber and saw a visibly pregnant Ningguang leisurely enjoying afternoon tea, the shock she received was even greater than when Rex Lapis had been murdered.
Although Keqing repeatedly asked who the child's father was, Ningguang only smiled without answering. This left Keqing both helpless and anxious. With no other choice, and out of respect for Ningguang, Keqing could only visit the Jade Chamber from time to time to look after her and began covering for her, right up to the present day.
Still, for someone as high-profile as Ningguang to stay out of the public eye for so long was bound to attract attention, especially when it had been over half a year. Fortunately, Ningguang lived in the Jade Chamber, suspended high above Liyue Harbor, where ordinary people could not reach her.
Seeing Ningguang remain as unruffled as ever, unmoved by either praise or disgrace, Keqing said anxiously, "Ningguang, you're still in the mood for this? You have no idea how many rumors are flying around Liyue Harbor after you've stayed out of sight for so long. People are saying all sorts of things."
As though listening to something amusing, Ningguang asked with a smile, "Oh? Has anyone guessed the right answer?"
Keqing thought for a moment before answering, "Uh... no, actually. Mostly because that possibility is so unlikely that nobody would believe it. If I hadn't seen it with