Listening to the bursts of laughter behind them, Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver felt increasingly complicated. Strictly speaking, the two of them acted as Shenhe's fathers, and regarding Shenhe marrying far away to Inazuma, they felt the most conflicted.
They were different from Cloud Retainer; besides Shenhe, Cloud Retainer had also taken Ganyu as a disciple.
But for Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver, apart from Shenhe, they hadn't taken any other disciples for many years. In other words, Shenhe was actually their only disciple, yet now this only disciple had been snatched away by Miyashiro. How could they not be depressed?
Mountain Shaper looked back at the direction of the room where Shenhe was staying from time to time, and finally couldn't help but sigh.
Seeing that the atmosphere had been broken, Moon Carver spoke up to comfort him: "Alright, Brother Mountain Shaper, things have come to this, let's look at the bright side. After all, Shenhe is only human; his lifespan is not as long as ours. We can't really let him grow old alone, can we?"
"Shenhe's eye for people is still fine. This guy, Miyashiro, can be considered a dragon among men. His current strength, status, and connections are all worthy of Shenhe."
Mountain Shaper snorted coldly: "Yes, this kid Miyashiro is just too outstanding—so outstanding that he doesn't stop even after having Shenhe. How long has it been, and he's already added three more sisters for Shenhe? What will happen in the future? I'm worried that Shenhe will suffer some grievances in the future."
Moon Carver sighed upon hearing this: "I once divined for this kid Miyashiro before, and the hexagram showed that he would be prone to romantic entanglements in this life. Now it seems it has come true."
Mountain Shaper immediately asked: "Brother Moon Carver, why don't you divine again to see if there will be any conflicts between Shenhe and this kid Miyashiro in the future?"
Moon Carver shook his head helplessly: "Divination isn't used like that. Besides, ever since I successfully divined Miyashiro's fate last time, every divination result related to Miyashiro has failed without exception."
"Miyashiro's current strength far exceeds mine, just like how I cannot divine for Lord Rex Lapis."
Mountain Shaper was surprised: "Are you saying that Miyashiro's current strength is already comparable to Lord Rex Lapis?"
Moon Carver nodded: "I'm afraid it's very likely. Outstanding people always attract the attention of the opposite sex. A person like Miyashiro is like a dazzling sun; it's normal for him to attract our disciple's heart."
"At least for now, our Shenhe took the initiative and firmly secured the position of Matriarch. Now that he is the first to conceive, his position is even more consolidated. Being able to have this result is already the best outcome."
Hearing Moon Carver's words, Mountain Shaper seemed to think of something. He subconsciously looked back in the direction behind him, his eyes seemingly revealing some regret and dimness, and he sighed: "Yes, having seen a dazzling sun in one's youth, one would naturally turn a blind eye to a mere grain of sand like me. It's already good enough that Shenhe could have this ending."
As his good friend of thousands of years, Moon Carver naturally knew what the regret Mountain Shaper was showing at this moment was due to, and helplessly patted his shoulder.
Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper had known each other for thousands of years. Both were cranes of Liyue and of opposite sexes. Over the long years, they naturally developed mutual admiration, but the young Mountain Shaper did not take the initiative to clarify these feelings.
Subsequently, the brutal Archon War broke out. Although they were not Gods, the adepti joined forces, and even if they faced a God, they had the strength to fight.
During this thousand-year war, Morax emerged, like a dazzling sun, demonstrating great martial power and personal charisma, finally sweeping across all directions and returning the world to peace.
After the Archon War ended, the surviving Mountain Shaper wanted to express his feelings to Cloud Retainer, but he discovered that Cloud Retainer's heart was already filled with the image of Lord Rex Lapis, and for him, the feelings before the war were gone.
Out of respect for Lord Rex Lapis, realizing he had no chance of winning, Mountain Shaper decisively chose to give up on this relationship and chose to continue being a close friend with Cloud Retainer until today.
Just as Moon Carver wanted to comfort Mountain Shaper a few words, he heard festive music and noise coming from outside, instantly pulling their thoughts back to reality.
Moon Carver laughed: "It seems that kid Miyashiro has come to collect his bride."
Mountain Shaper: "Let's go, let's go meet him."
Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver looked at each other, both restoring their serious expressions. Whether they had accepted Miyashiro in their hearts or not, they still had to put on a show.
When the fully dressed Miyashiro finally walked to the Liyue Embassy, the onlookers around immediately let out earth-shattering cheers.
Miyashiro's groomsmen group included Ayato, Thoma, Kazuha, Gorou, Heizou, and Itto...
Hmm? Did a strange person appear in the groomsmen group?
Even Itto became a groomsman, which meant that Miyashiro really couldn't find anyone else. Since the number of bridesmaids on Shenhe's side was quite unequal, Miyashiro forcibly pulled Cyno and Alhaitham from the Sumeru delegation to be groomsmen.
Although they both looked reluctant, considering Miyashiro's previous contributions to Sumeru and the personal invitation from Lesser Lord Kusanali, the two of them still bit the bullet and attended.
However, it must be said that clothes make the man; Itto, wearing a handsome groomsman suit, was still very attractive, provided he stayed mute.
Sure enough, when Itto saw the two old men standing at the gate of the Liyue Embassy with blown beards and staring eyes, he muttered on the side: "Who are these two old men? So lacking in awareness? Can't they see Brother Miyashiro is about to enter? Why aren't they coming out to welcome him?"
Ayato on the side hurriedly covered Itto's mouth, telling him not to speak anymore, and after explaining the identities of the two to him in his ear, Itto immediately became obedient.
As the groom, Miyashiro saw the serious-looking Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper, and knew that the test had begun. However, Miyashiro was not afraid; at worst, he would let them vent their anger again. So, Miyashiro took the lead and came to Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper, respectfully bowing to them.
Miyashiro: "Junior Miyashiro, greets both masters. I have come to marry Shenhe."
Perhaps it was seeing the high-ranking Miyashiro bowing respectfully to him, or perhaps it was because Mountain Shaper had just figured things out, the two adepti did not continue to put on airs.
Mountain Shaper nodded and said seriously: "To enter this door, you must agree to one condition."
Miyashiro bowed again: "Please instruct me, Master."
Mountain Shaper: "Moon Carver and I have only this one disciple, Shenhe. Can you fulfill your responsibilities as a husband and take good care of Shenhe?"
Miyashiro was very surprised by Mountain Shaper's question, thinking he would propose some trickier conditions. However, he quickly adjusted his mindset and solemnly promised: "I swear that I will treat Shenhe with mutual respect for the rest of my life, until death do us part."
Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver nodded upon hearing this, then moved aside to clear the path. Their expressions also became gentle, and they smiled: "Since that is the case, then please come in."
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