Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

"Is there anyone else involved in this?"

Hearing Ningguang's words, Su Mo frowned, with a hint of alertness in his tone.

Ningguang couldn't help but shake her head, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Of course, Keqing is one of the Seven Stars, not to mention that she holds two positions with the Emperor's permission. She suddenly fell ill, and those who were secretly observing her will naturally find a way to find out the reason." Ningguang picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of tea and continued.

Su Mo nodded, then became a little confused: "That's not right. Aren't you the only ones who know that Keqing is sick? How could they possibly know?"

Ningguang was a little helpless. "Do you think those spies are just there to do nothing? Ever since the Emperor allowed Keqing to take on both roles, they've been hoping that she won't do well. That way, they can make trouble for her."

Ningguang sighed at this point: "Come to think of it, Ganyu is a bit to blame for this."

Su Mo frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"Hmm? This matter is related to Ganyu?"

Ningguang nodded. "Yes, it has something to do with her. After Keqing fainted, she didn't tell me immediately, but took Keqing directly to Bubu Lu. This also prevented me from taking timely measures to conceal the news of Keqing's illness. But this is understandable. After all, Keqing's condition was unclear at the time and there was no time to delay."

Su Mo didn't say anything after hearing this.

Ganyu did the right thing in this matter. Keqing fainted temporarily, and Ganyu was naturally anxious and ignored some problems out of concern for her colleagues and best friend.

Put yourself in Ganyu's shoes and think about it. If he were Ganyu, he might make the same decision as Ganyu.

Su Mo was silent for a moment, then said, "Keqing fell ill after visiting my house. So they were monitoring my house to find out the specific reason why Keqing fell ill?"

Ningguang nodded in agreement. "Yes, they did want to find out the specific cause of Keqing's illness, and they sent many people to investigate. However, I secretly dispatched people to eliminate some of those people."

"Some of them were eliminated?" Su Mo was a little surprised. But then he said worriedly: "Sister Xiyue, if you just eliminate their spies like this, aren't you afraid that they will turn against you?"

Ningguang smiled: "Why, do I have so little confidence in your sister?"

Su Mo denied it, "I'm just worried that they'll get you, Xiyue, involved in this matter. If they get upset, it'll be hard for you, Xiyue, too."

Ningguang sneered at this, her aura suddenly changing. She looked forward, narrowed her eyes, and said coldly, "Changing your relationship? Changing your relationship requires some capital. If someone wants to go against me without the strength, then we'll have to see if they have enough capital!"

Su Mo looked at Ningguang, whose aura exploded, and couldn't help but be stunned.

Admittedly, he couldn't learn the aura of a superior.

He believed that if he were to face Ningguang, he would probably lose miserably.

Su Mo continued: "What if they unite?"

Ningguang's aura suddenly faded, but she regained her usual composure and said with a smile, "Don't worry about this matter. I know my limits. It seems that Keqing and I are on the same side at the moment. As for the others... there's nothing to worry about."

Su Mo looked at Ningguang who was confident, and began to ponder inwardly.

Since Ningguang is so confident, she must have other backup plans besides Keqing, otherwise she wouldn't be so calm.

After all, if there are enough wild wolves, they can fight against lions.

Thinking of this, Su Mo looked at Ningguang with some sighs.

What did that little girl who was down and out on the streets and was about to starve to death go through to achieve what she has today?

Ningguang noticed Su Mo's gaze. She smiled slightly and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"

Su Mo sighed: "I was just wondering what you, Sister Xiyue, have been through over the years to become the Tianquan Ningguang you are today."

The smile on Ningguang's face faltered slightly.

Some not-so-good memories came flooding back.

After a long moment, she sighed.

"I can only say it's fate." Her tone was filled with mixed emotions. Like memories, like pain, and a little bit of happiness?

Ningguang didn't know that her original wish was simply to survive. Later, when she was on the verge of death, she met Su Mo and her grandfather, and from then on, her life took a turn and she continued to rise to the achievements she has today.

After thinking about it, Ningguang felt the force on her shoulder getting weaker and weaker, and looked up at Su Mo with a smile.

"Why, no strength left?"

Su Mo shook his head, then slowly increased his strength.

Ningguang jokingly said, "Well, after all this fiddling with me, I'm starting to feel nostalgic. Su Mo, who did you learn this trick from? Use it carefully, or I won't let you off."

Su Mo shook his head and smiled bitterly: "If I say that this is a true expression of my feelings, would you believe me, sister?"

Ningguang shook her head. "Don't I know what you were like when you were little?"

"People change."

"So, I've changed too, you say?"

"Of course! Of course she's getting more and more beautiful."

Ningguang rolled her eyes at Su Mo. "You're such a chatterbox! What else can you say besides that?"

"Me? I know a lot, but what I know is nothing compared to you, Sister Xiyue. Sister Xiyue, who is that? He is the leader of the Seven Stars. Me? I am just a nobody who can only rely on you." Su Mo said with a smile.

Ningguang rolled her eyes, a look of disgust on her face. "Come on, come on, stop talking. You're making me a little upset. If you really wanted to rely on me, you wouldn't have gone on this journey without a word."

Ningguang naturally knew that Su Mo was deliberately belittling her and praising her. However, Su Mo's way of praising her...

Well, I still can’t appreciate it as before.

After a moment of playfulness.

Su Mo returned to his seat.

He sat casually on the chair, feeling his throat dry. He glanced at the teacup on the table, picked it up and took a sip.

Ningguang frowned slightly at this scene. "Could you please not be so casual?"

Su Mo said indifferently: "Next time, definitely next time."

He took another sip, savored it carefully, and exclaimed, "The tea is good. Where did you buy it? I'll buy some too."

Ningguang chuckled. "That's the tea I've tried. Of course it tastes good."

Su Mo's hand paused slightly, and he looked at Ningguang and then at the teacup with some embarrassment.

"Well, do you still want to drink? I still have a little..."

"roll"

"it is good"

Su Mo nodded awkwardly, then drank the tea in the cup.

Well, I don’t dislike you, but you dislike me.

Su Mo put down the teacup and sat down.

He asked seriously, "Sister Xiyue, what exactly is it that you asked Baishi to call me here for?"

Ningguang looked at Su Mo jokingly: "I saw you talking so much just now, I thought you had forgotten."

Su Mo smiled bitterly: "You sent someone to call me, how could I forget? Look, I rushed over right after sending my senior sister off."

Ningguang didn't say anything more after hearing Su Mo's words. She got straight to the point and said, "Su Mo, I just analyzed the whole Keqing incident for you. I'm sure you understand it all."

Su Mo nodded.

It's nothing more than Keqing taking on two roles, and other people's reactions and countermeasures after she fell ill.

Ningguang continued, "After Keqing fell ill, the news was not kept secret in time, so they all knew about it. However, because Keqing's part-time job was approved by the Emperor himself and witnessed by the people of Liyue, they dared not act openly even if they had ulterior motives. However, there were some rats in the dark who were really restless, so I suppressed them."

Su Mo still didn't quite understand.

"Sister Xiyue, I generally understand what you said, but what exactly do you want me to do?"

"What I mean is that Keqing is ill, and the two-star position is vacant, so official duties cannot be handled. Although I can temporarily help to act as a substitute, it is ultimately not a long-term solution. Those people in the dark will not give up after seeing this situation. And the Emperor has allowed Keqing to choose the successor of Tianshu Star. So, Su Mo, I need your help."

"Do you mean to let me take over as Tianshu Star again?" Su Mo asked.

Ningguang nodded. "Yes, I hope you can resume your position. Keqing is recuperating, and two of the Seven Stars are vacant, which is not favorable for Liyue's political factors. I can reluctantly take over the duties of Yuheng Star, but that would leave the Tianshu Star position vacant. As long as the Tianshu Star position is vacant, those people will not give up. Keqing has been allowed by the Emperor to choose the successor to Tianshu Star, and for you, Su Mo, now is the best time to take the position."

Ningguang continued, "With the Emperor's permission, and the support of Keqing and my family, becoming a Tianshu Star will be a piece of cake!"

Ningguang looked at Su Mo with interest, as if she wanted to get a suitable answer from him.

When Su Mo heard this, he fell into deep thought.

Will he take up the position of Tianshu Star again?

He had resigned from this position because of traveling, and now he is asked to take up the position again...

Ningguang seemed to see Su Mo's dilemma.

He added, "Su Mo, Keqing had to work hard to secure this position for you, even falling ill because of it. Besides, this position will be extremely beneficial to you, me, and Liyue."

She continued, a hint of sincerity in her tone.

"Of course, I'm not saying this to morally blackmail you. I'm just stating a fact. You understand the situation. If you don't want to, then I have no choice but to respect your decision."

Su Mo was silent.

----

Su Mo walked on the streets of Liyue Harbor with a slight frown on his face.

His conversation with Ningguang echoed in his mind.

He himself was also very conflicted.

He resigned from this position because of traveling, and now he feels helpless when he is asked to take up the position again.

If you say he'll take the responsibility, he'll be reluctant. If you say he won't take the responsibility, then won't Keqing's efforts be in vain? What about the expectations of Ningguang and others?

If Ningguang had nothing to do with him, just an ordinary colleague, he wouldn't be so troubled. But the problem was, Ningguang was his only remaining relative in this world besides his grandfather. Was he going to let her down?

Su Mo was a little confused, he didn't know what to do. But he had to admit

Admittedly, Ningguang was right. When Keqing was not around, she could temporarily take over the position of Yuheng Star, but in this case, the position of Tianshu Star would be vacant, and those people would not give up.

Although Ningguang can deal with them easily, this is indeed a potential danger for Liyue and Ningguang.

Do I want to put them in possible danger because of my personal feelings?

Thinking of this, Su Mo couldn't help but sigh.

How did this matter develop into a conflict between family affection, expectations, justice and personal feelings?

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Bu Lu

After Su Mo left the Qun Yu Pavilion, he tidied up and came to visit Keqing with some food and fruits.

However, when he stepped into the ward, he saw two unexpected people.

"Mr. Zhongli, Hall Master Hu!?" Su Mo asked in surprise.

He didn't expect Zhongli and the others to appear here.

Seeing Su Mo coming, Zhongli smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone: "My dear Su, long time no see. How have you been recently?"

Su Mo smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern. I'm fine, Mr. Zhongli. Long time no see. You look thinner."

Hearing this, Zhongli was slightly stunned, but soon regained his smile.

"Su Xiaoyou still loves to joke around like before."

Just when Su Mo was about to say something, Hu Tao next to Zhong Li became active.

"Eh~ What's going on between you two? It feels weird." Hu Tao said with a look of disgust. Then she looked at Su Mo.

"Su Mo, where have you been all this time? I haven't seen you for such a long time, I thought you ran away from home."

Su Mo smiled awkwardly and said, "Master Hu, you see, Liyue Harbor is my home. How could I run away from home? I did have some things to deal with in the past few months, so I wasn't in Liyue Harbor." As he said that, he handed one of the bananas he brought to Hu Tao.

"Come, eat some fruit to calm down."

Walnut took the banana, peeled it skillfully, took a bite, and muttered as he ate, "You're kind enough to bring some fruit for this hall master."

Su Mo was slightly stunned, then shook his head and smiled.

Keqing felt a little helpless when looking at the active Hu Tao.

At this time, Su Mo asked: "Mr. Zhongli, why are you here?"

Logically speaking, considering Zhongli spends all day drinking tea and playing with birds, how would he know such things?

Just as Zhongli was about to speak, Hu Tao interrupted him, saying, "Su Mo, you don't know this. Let me tell you, Zhongli, even though he does nothing all day long except drinking tea and playing with birds, I have to admit that he's quite well-informed about gossip."

"Huh? Are you well-informed about the gossip?" Su Mo was a little confused.

Hu Tao nodded. "Yeah, this morning I was promoting Wangshengtang as normal, but I noticed Zhongli had gone out halfway and turned back, bought some things on the way, and then headed for Bubu Lu." At this point, Hu Tao's voice became more emotional, and she frowned. "Seeing Zhongli like this, I was immediately puzzled. Huh? Zhongli just drinks tea and listens to music all day long, so what's wrong with him today? Has he changed his ways? So, I stopped him and asked him what was going on. And guess what?"

Hu Tao looked at Su Mo mysteriously, as if she was telling an unknown story.