Lisha Suburbs, as its name suggested, was the countryside outside Liyue, cut in two by the towering Mt. Tianheng. To the east lay Liyue Harbor, densely populated, prosperous, and bustling, while Lisha Suburbs to the west was sparsely populated, quiet, and desolate, forming a stark contrast.
The areas near Liyue Harbor at least still fell under the Millelith's protection, with scattered villages and travelers hurrying along the roads, but farther afield, the land had already become the territory of monsters and strange beasts.
Yet in this dangerous land, two figures appeared, a man and a woman. The woman was tall, her smooth white hair spilling casually over the backs of her shoulders like moonlight. Her delicate features were striking even without makeup, and even a loose, plain white dress could not conceal her remarkable bearing.
As for the man... who cared what he was wearing?
But this fairy-like woman, who seemed untouched by worldly concerns, had a visibly swollen belly, and the man keeping close beside her seemed to shatter all those initial preconceptions.
Yucheng felt that even if Ningguang walked down the busiest street in Liyue Harbor looking as she did now, absolutely everyone would turn to look at her. Even so, he suspected very few would recognize her.
Over the years, Ningguang's image of regal splendor, elegant manners, and elaborate attire had become deeply ingrained in the minds of Liyue's people. Connecting the pregnant woman before him with the Tianquan, whose power dominated Liyue and whose wealth rivaled a nation's, was no easy task.
Ningguang took a deep breath and remarked, "Ah, the countryside really is more relaxing. Whether it's the fresh air or the peaceful atmosphere, it's been so long since I've enjoyed either."
Yucheng smiled. "Who doesn't know that Lady Ningguang lives in the Jade Chamber,