Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

Even though I had only met Tianquan Ningguang once from afar, I was impressed by his shrewdness and competence.

Yuheng...

The girl in front of me took a bite of the dessert on the table, her face beaming with happiness.

It even felt like the bun on her head was moving like cat ears.

"Brother Qin Ye, are you sure you haven't been scammed? She doesn't look like a Seven Star at all to me."

Tatiana's voice was so low that even Qin Ye, whose ear was pressed close to hers, could barely hear it.

Goodness, even you want to get nipple engravings?

"Don't be fooled by appearances; she's an approachable and pragmatic person."

Seemingly sensing that the two people opposite her were discussing her, Ke Qing looked at the half-finished cup of red tea in her hand and blushed.

"Ahem, Mr. Fool, I have come to ask you something."

"Please speak."

"..."

Looking at Qin Ye's warm smile, although ordinary people would find him approachable, Ke Qing felt it was fake after spending some time with him.

"Since we're discussing this privately, I don't think we need to be so... reserved."

"But wasn't it you, Yuheng Star, who used honorifics first? I thought you were going to turn your back on me." Qin Ye's expression was very innocent.

The hand on the table clenched tightly.

Hold it in, it's not worth getting angry with him.

Keqing leaned forward, placing her hands on her thighs: "In your opinion, what is the most important thing that has allowed Liyue to continue for a thousand years?"

"Emperor Yan Wang." Qin Ye replied almost without hesitation.

The girl's face fell instantly: "I didn't expect you to think so too... But the Winter Queen has a group of highly autonomous executives."

How can that be the same? This old man has been nursing children for over 3,700 years, and the entire country's operation basically depends on his planning and maintenance.

Although he is gradually showing signs of relinquishing power, if the Liyue Seven Stars introduce a law and he objects, do you think anyone in Liyue will listen to you?

This is the accumulation of trust and authority; if he doesn't want to retire, you basically have no chance of advancement.

This ability to take things in stride and let them go is something that most people find difficult to achieve.

As for my empress? How come I don't know she's ever been in charge of anything?

I'd believe her if one day she hid in her ice palace and conjured up a heavily armed bunny 19c to play games with me.

“Different countries have different circumstances, so naturally they are different. I am just stating the facts. Although my army is the strongest in winter, if you ask which of the seven kingdoms is the most prosperous, everyone will answer Liyue.”

And that's just human fighting power; if you tied up immortals together, it's hard to say who would win...

"But, to put it bluntly, does the Emperor really know everything?"

Qin Ye chuckled softly.

Sorry, but living for over six thousand years really does mean you can do whatever you want.

"The Emperor's protection has led to too much laziness and cowardice in Liyue. As one of the Seven Stars, you should be thinking about how to continue this country and how to do better if Morax is no longer here. Instead of having a sense of confrontation with the gods, because both you and the Emperor intend to make this country better."

Ke Qing did not reply, but it was clear that she was already thinking about it carefully.

"If you still can't decide, Liyue has an annual... Summoning Ceremony, right? Why don't you ask the Emperor yourself? I believe that with his magnanimity, he won't care about so-called overstepping his bounds."

"That makes sense... Hmm, why do you seem so familiar with the Emperor?"

"Um..." Qin Ye looked away: "I'd say it's a high-value Mora transaction."

Ke Qing looked as if she had just realized something, and slammed her hand on the table, exclaiming, "I understand!"

"?"

"I never imagined that you, the Executor of Winter with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would be such a fan of the Emperor!"

Where did this idea even begin?

Chapter 20 Letters from Colleagues

"Finally, she's gone. I never expected that there would be someone in Liyue who would question the Geo Archon, and that he would be a Seven Star."

Tatiana sighed.

During the conversation, she watched as Ke Qing and Qin Ye's discussion grew increasingly heated, leaving her no room to interject.

"There's no way around it, maybe the Emperor just likes this kind of thing. When people are used to being obeyed, a sudden rebellious person will become their precious treasure, because it brings them a completely new experience."

"Is that how it's explained?"

At first glance, I didn't find it convincing at all, but when I thought it was Brother Qin Ye who said it, it made a lot of sense.

Maybe that's really the case?

Qin Ye was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, looking at the ceiling, and made a decision in his heart.

"I might have to go out again in a little while. Is there anything important to report during my absence?"

"That's right. Every morning I would mimic your appearance in the courtyard and then stay at home all day, but from the third day onwards, the feeling of being closely monitored disappeared."

"Yes, that's about what I expected. You've done very well."

After all, the Liyue General Affairs Department is not to be underestimated. The fact that it took them more than two days to find out that the person was missing was already due to Tatiana's superb acting skills.

If it were Tadalia, he would probably have lodged a diplomatic protest and been brushed off.

But I'm different. Not only do I not care, but in a couple of days I'll go out for a walk with the old man in front of you all. It's just for fun.

"I'd be more grateful if I could help you. Oh, and there's also a secret letter from the Ninth Company."

Qin Ye's mood clearly improved.

"Is that Katarina?"

"Correct."

He took the letter, which was crumpled and even had a tear in it.

Qin Ye's lips twitched.

"What happened to this poor envelope?"

"Haha...just a small mistake."

Tatiana gave an awkward smile as memories surfaced in her mind.

"I finally got a vacation, and I even prepared a bottle of kerosene. You're telling me my brother isn't here?"

A petite girl was holding a bottle of very strong liquor and shouting loudly at the door.

"My Lord Fool is very busy with official duties and has many responsibilities, so he naturally cannot always find time to receive you."

Tatiana also felt a certain fondness for this child who was like a younger sister, and was unwilling to take offense at her rudeness, speaking calmly.

"Nonsense, you just don't want me to see my brother. If I weren't a year younger than you, you wouldn't be serving him now."

A cold laugh rang out, seemingly hitting someone where it hurt.

"I advise you to leave the letter here and leave quickly. This place is under constant surveillance by the Liyue General Affairs Department; don't delay the master's important business."

"If I stay here, wouldn't that increase the credibility that my brother hasn't left... Take your hand off the letter!"

Both sides gradually lost their tempers, and the intensity of the struggle increased.

Swah...

Let's return to the present.

Forget it, I'd better not tell Brother Qin Ye. I'll get scolded if I tell him about such immature behavior.

"Let's invite her and her brother over for a get-together sometime; I miss them."

Qin Ye didn't care. As long as he could see the letter, that was enough. He wanted to see the children more than that.

Katarina's full name is Katarina Schneitsvna, and her brother is Nikolai Schneitsvich.

They were all orphans who grew up in the "House of Hearths".

Also raised by Qin Ye from a young age, the children of the "Hotheart House" call their servant Arecino "teacher" and Qin Ye "brother."

“Okay, please let me know whenever you have time.” Tatiana nodded in agreement.

"Ah."

He opened the envelope and began to read, his brows gradually furrowing.

"What's wrong, Brother Qin Ye?"

"It's nothing, just some colleagues came to congratulate me."

The letter was signed by several people, including "Rooster," "Rich Man," "Doctor," and "Captain," who all expressed their condolences and gratitude for rescuing the Fools.

Although Qin Ye was delayed on his way back to Liyue, having a meal with Ke Qing in Wangshu and resting for two days, he didn't expect his family to react so quickly.

This shows that they have been "concerned" about the progress of my mission.

[The Clown] Although he was recommended to go to Liyue, it doesn't mean that others are not interested in something with such great merit and profit.

Do you want me to go back to Zhidong and sit on the sidelines?

"Tatiana, bring me paper and pen."

Dear colleagues,

I am Dionysus.

Thank you all for your concern for my progress in Liyue.

I'm doing very well, drinking and chatting happily with Morax, calling each other brothers.

Instead of worrying about me, why don't you send your regards to Rosalind, who is far away in Mondstadt?

I heard that she hasn't even found a trace of Barbatos yet.

They may urgently need humanitarian care.