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

Even the emotions I felt while going through all of this, if I think about them, will linger in my mind and never dissipate.

People only see Morax's high spirits, but who can truly understand his suffering?

Qin Ye let out a long sigh.

Even as a human being, he had things he couldn't let go of, and he once fell into obsession.

One can only imagine what a strong soul Morax possessed.

Yun Jin's gaze swept over Qin Ye before she ran towards the cliff.

"Hey? Where are you going!" Hu Tao shouted as she chased after him.

Once outside Liyue Harbor, free from the nagging of her stubborn elders, Yun Jin became much more cheerful. Perhaps this is just how she is when she interacts with others in private.

Qin Ye then arrived at the top of the cliff, where the entire view of Liyue Harbor was displayed before him.

This is the busiest time at the port, with merchant ships coming and going without stopping.

"Although Qin Ye, you are a great figure in the Kingdom of Winter, I don't know how it is there. But since you've come to Liyue, you should take the time to appreciate the beauty of this place."

Yun Jin opened her arms, letting the refreshing sea breeze caress her.

"Did you know? Most of the dramas in Liyue are about gods and immortals. They also touched my heartstrings when I was a child."

She suddenly didn't know how to start the conversation.

"Although...although it may be disrespectful to Lord Geo, I feel that the people of Liyue have made unremitting efforts over thousands of years, and it is time for them to usher in their own era. So I want to sing the song of the people's hearts to everyone."

Qin Ye nodded slightly.

Is that why she travels through mountains and rivers to observe people's lives, all to create such a play?

"I don't think Lord Yan will care. He might even be looking forward to it."

Yun Jin was taken aback by these words, then covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her voice melodious and pleasant.

"As expected of Mr. Zhongli's friend, when I sang my first new opera, I was quite nervous. It was Mr. Zhongli's encouragement that made me more determined."

"This is the country and people that Lord Yan watched over and loved."

Qin Ye muttered something to himself.

No matter how scorching the sun or howling natural disasters, people can always use their own hands to create a new era.

Surely, one day in the future, when Liyue is completely governed by human intervention, Zhongli will feel gratified.

But no matter when, no matter what has happened, no matter how things change, the Rock Lord will always watch over Liyue, the land he loves.

The Queen once loved her people dearly, though it's unclear whether it was due to wear and tear, or something else...

As the executor, he represents the Empress's will, regardless of her changes. Qin Ye will simply lead his kingdom to its full potential, nothing more.

Although the other executors of the Fools each harbored their own ulterior motives, they were united by a common goal—

They raised the flag of rebellion against the principles of justice.

It must be admitted that, as teammates, each of them was a formidable player capable of taking on thousands of opponents.

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Yun. I was just thinking about some things, and when I suddenly thought about them and applied them to my own situation, I felt quite emotional."

The other party must have misunderstood because they heard his sigh.

"Hehe, I wouldn't call it giving advice. As the saying goes, 'the accomplished are teachers.' You must have experienced far more than I, a mere owner of Yunhan Society. I'll need your help with the upcoming shows."

"Oh dear? Why don't you compose a piece based on Qin Ye's background?"

Hu Tao suddenly came up with what she thought was a pretty good idea.

Yun Jin slowly shook her head.

"I am not very knowledgeable, so I suppose it is not the right time for me."

She felt that given her relationship with Qin Ye, it wasn't yet at a point where she could inquire about his past.

There will be opportunities in the future.

"I will listen attentively when the time comes."

Qin Ye turned to look at Hu Tao, who was full of energy, and suddenly felt a sense of admiration for her open-mindedness.

"Qin Keqing, let me tell you, that place with jagged rocks on the left is called Guyun Pavilion."

"I read in a book that it was formed when the Rock King sealed the demon god and threw down a rain of rock spears."

"Wow, as expected of you, you know so much about it."

At this point, her expression suddenly turned somewhat regretful.

"It's said that Prince Yan is incredibly knowledgeable, can control life and death, and can create magical realms with a flick of his wrist. How wonderful it would be if someone like that were a guest elder in my Hall of Rebirth..."

"..."

Qin Ye's lips twitched.

Master Hu, you truly are a master of conversation.

How could such a well-established atmosphere be shattered by just one sentence?

Chapter 28 Beware of Scaramucci

"Lord Tianquan!"

At the entrance of the Iwakami Tea House, the newly appointed bodyguard looked flustered, and the fierce expression he had just put on instantly crumbled.

"Teeth and halberds, right?"

Ningguang smiled gently: "It must be really hard on you to guard the tea room around the clock. When I see your boss, I will ask her to improve your treatment."

"You flatter us. The boss has done us a great service."

Both of them responded without complaint.

"In that case, I won't say any more."

Indeed, Yelan's judgment has always been so sharp.

Under the respectful gazes of the two, Ningguang entered the tea room.

"hiss..."

Ye Lan held a cotton swab in her hand, on which she applied a large amount of disinfectant, making it look like it was about to drip.

She pressed the cotton swab hard against the wound on her arm, which looked like it had been cut by a sharp object. The burning pain from the medication and the stinging pain from pressing together sent a sensation to her brain.

Her brows furrowed at first, but as the pain continued, a sense of comfort slowly spread across her face, making her feel relaxed.

"Do you need my help, Yelan?"

The Eye of God flickered, and several glittering stones spun in his hand.

"Hehe, Lady Ningguang, is it your turn to laugh at me now?"

Ningguang casually sat on a chair to the side, crossed her legs, rested her elbows on the armrests, and gently supported her cheek with the back of her hand.

"If breaking into my private bathroom is called watching a joke, then this is it."

"Hehe, I heard that Lady Ningguang's invitation was cruelly rejected by a certain executive officer. I wonder why she can still laugh now."

Hearing the slightly teasing tone, Ningguang wasn't angry; she simply made a joke in return.

"Your attitude towards me lately is becoming more and more like that of the captain."

Ye Lan closed the first-aid kit, casually sorted through the thick stack of intelligence, turned around and sat on the table, reaching out to unbutton her boots and slowly slipping them off.

She swung her fair legs, wrapped her arms around them, and placed her heels on the edge of the table.

"After all, it's not an easy thing to see Tianquan Ningguang suffer a setback."

Both sides suddenly fell silent, neither speaking first.

After nearly a minute of silence, Ningguang finally managed to gather her thoughts.

"So, his little deputy is actually very capable?"

Ye Lan immediately shook her head in denial.

"All I can say is that her abilities are very strange. Her raw strength is inferior to mine, but neither of us intended to determine a real winner. She neither had anyone ambush me, nor did I try to kill her. The result was that we both suffered heavy losses."

After all, both of them understood the principle of knowing when to stop.

The girl named Tatiana simply didn't want anyone following her beloved Fool, and she couldn't tolerate any infidelity.

Ye Lan was merely using this opportunity to confirm whether the other party posed a threat.

If she represents the will of the Fool, it means that the other party is secretly plotting something.

This should give her a sense of relief.

but...

The sheer fervor and unwavering loyalty of his subordinates...

What a terrifying man.

"Aren't you afraid that Qin Ye will come after you?"

"Sure, let's see his attitude. Anyway, he wouldn't dare to actually make a move in Liyue."

Ningguang sighed.

“I heard him talk about some things from the past last time.”

I briefly recounted it.

After hearing this, Yelan inexplicably laughed: "Using something that has already happened to exchange for the Fools to make arrangements in Inazuma as quickly as possible, you're definitely losing out."

She suddenly realized something and asked in a tentative tone.

“I said, you didn’t invite him to meet you before because you felt guilty after hearing this kind of story, did you? That’s not like you.”

Ningguang hesitated, covered her forehead, and finally had to admit it.

“I was definitely fooled. It wasn’t until he rejected me that I realized his pain and guilt at the time were all fake. He even wanted to greedily keep me hanging on.”

At first, I thought it was her teasing that had reopened old wounds, but it turned out she had simply fallen for a trick.