Xianyun remained silent, not continuing her words.
She knew very well that she couldn't give up on Yuxie, and she also knew that others, like her, felt the same.
A thousand years of waiting had led to this reunion—who would so easily give that up? Who would want to give it up?
Moreover, that Fatui Harbinger, based on her intuition, Xianyun could sense that the Harbinger also had unusual feelings for Yuxie.
Surely, that Harbinger had also waited a long time to reach this day.
No one would give up.
But there was only one unique Yuxie in this world, and if everyone's waiting was not to be in vain, then there was only one choice left…
Xianyun hesitated to continue thinking along this path. She shook her head, pushing away the strange thoughts in her mind.
"Yuxie, I... I'm a bit tired. Can I rest here for a while?" Xianyun could tell that her earlier question had caused Yuxie some inner turmoil, so she decided to change the subject.
"Oh, of course, if you don't mind, you can rest on my bed." Yuxie immediately replied.
"Mm." Xianyun nodded.
She then went to Yuxie's room, lay down on his bed, and closed her eyes.
She could feel Yuxie's scent, and it brought a sense of peace.
Outside the room, Yuxie sighed helplessly, his heart still in turmoil. Such a decision, it seemed, could not be made in a short time.
Perhaps... even given more time, he still couldn't make such a decision.
With so many people's feelings at stake, what should he do? And he also had to consider that he was just a mere mortal...
....
Nightfall arrived.
After dinner, Yuxie escorted Xianyun back, and then he walked alone on the street.
He found himself back outside the Northland Bank.
Sitting down at a tea stall across the street from the bank, he ordered a pot of tea and began sipping it slowly.
He wasn't there to find Rosalyne, but rather, he was waiting for another Harbinger.
"Childe," Tartaglia.
His intuition told him that he would meet Tartaglia tonight.
Earlier in the day, when he had come to the Northland Bank, his original intention had been to ask Rosalyne about Tartaglia. However, he changed his mind in the end.
He didn't want to trouble Rosalyne.
The streets were lit up at night, and Liyue Harbor had entered its busiest time of the day. People returned home after work, some gathered with friends to stroll along the streets, and children played and laughed around the corners.
He waited for an unknown amount of time, and as the pedestrians on the streets began to thin out, the tea stall was preparing to close.
"Sir, would you like more tea? I'm about to close for the night."
"No more, just the bill please."
As he finished paying, the corner of his eye caught sight of a tall figure approaching the Northland Bank's entrance.
Dressed in fine grey clothing and a red cloak, with orange hair and wearing a red mask.
The 11th Harbinger of the Fatui—Tartaglia.
His appearance wasn't grand or dramatic; it was calm, like an ordinary customer entering the Northland Bank.
Originally, Yuxie had planned to speak with Tartaglia for a few moments, but now that he confirmed Tartaglia's appearance, he decided not to stay any longer. He turned and left.
Upon further reflection, Tartaglia's actions in Liyue seemed to be part of Zhongli's plan, so there was no need for him to intervene with Tartaglia just yet.
Some things were better left to unfold naturally.
.....
There were only a few days left before the Rite of Descension, and today was relatively calm.
However, on the streets, one could already sense the atmosphere of the upcoming ceremony.
After all, it was an important event held once a year, and it was the only opportunity for the people of Liyue to witness the presence of the Geo Archon in person.
Many citizens of Liyue Harbor were wondering what kind of guidance the Geo Archon would bring this time.
With his day free, Yuxie wandered the streets and, before he knew it, found himself passing by Ge Chen's music shop.
Without thinking too much, Yuxie walked inside.
Upon seeing him, Ge Chen, who had been lost in thought, immediately got up to greet him.
"Yuxie, you're here," Ge Chen said with a warm smile.
"I was just passing by and thought I'd stop in to take a look," Yuxie replied.
"By the way, didn't you say last time that you wanted to see some of the small items I sell?" Ge Chen asked. "Follow me over here."
Ge Chen led Yuxie to another display table in the shop. The table was filled with various small items, some resembling tiny lanterns, while others were square-shaped and hard to tell what they were for.
"What are these used for?" Yuxie asked curiously.
"Look at this one." Ge Chen picked up a small square box from the display. "It looks like just a box, but it can transform and unfold, like this."
As she finished speaking, Ge Chen pressed a switch on the box, and it immediately unfolded, revealing its internal structure.
Delicately carved stones, resembling a bright moon, floated above the base, emitting light.
"This is actually a lamp, used for desk lighting at night. It's much more convenient than traditional lamps, and it's quite popular with everyone," Ge Chen explained. "And this one, this is a music box, and this long one is..."
Ge Chen continued to introduce the little items to Yuxie, her smile never leaving her face.
Yuxie watched Ge Chen in silence.
After a moment, perhaps sensing Yuxie's gaze, Ge Chen felt her face slightly warm.
"Yuxie, w-what's wrong?"
"Nothing at all."
"You..." Ge Chen hesitated, "Do you want to hear a song? I'll play a piece for you!"
The sudden idea successfully made Ge Chen skip over the topic. She went to the side, placed her zither down, took a deep breath, and gently stroked the strings.
The beautiful music began to play, causing the customers in the shop to pause their actions and listen attentively.
It sounded like water flowing through a mountain stream, the soft, murmuring sound of water breaking the silence, yet not disturbing it, only highlighting the tranquility of the mountains.
With every string pluck, each note seemed to pulse, stirring the heart.
Yuxie listened carefully, as if he were now in the mountains, bathed in a spring breeze.
But strangely, he could sense a trace of sadness in the melody, as if the song was telling a sorrowful story.
When the song ended, the customers in the shop applauded continuously.
"The boss is really amazing!"
Praise filled the air, but Ge Chen only looked at Yuxie.
Yuxie remained silent. He didn't understand the music well, and his compliments would likely be simple and unremarkable, so he chose not to speak and responded with a smile instead.
Ge Chen naturally understood the meaning behind that smile. She elegantly stood up, acknowledged the listeners, and then came over to Yuxie.
"This piece was written for you, but this is the first time I've played it for you."
End of chapter
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