The next morning, Stelle and Shenhe were already seated at the dining table, enjoying the breakfast prepared for them by the chef of Qunyu Pavilion.
Yes, although they had been busy until late at night, Stelle was like a charging board; even when they woke up early, they still didn't feel any fatigue.
On the contrary, Ningguang looked even better than before, as if all his exhaustion had been swept away.
"Stelle, try this, it's a rare ingredient," Ningguang put a piece of meat into Stelle's bowl.
This meat came from Mondstadt, said to be pork frozen for a thousand years.
Although it sounded like it might not be edible, it actually tasted quite good, and it was also because Liyue and Mondstadt had very close trade cooperation that they were able to enjoy such a delicacy.
Of course, the price was sky-high, and it was also unavailable on the market.
Because this kind of meat was extremely rare even in Mondstadt, it could be said to be a kind of luxury item.
Only a rich person like Ningguang could afford it; ordinary people, even a Demoiselle or young master from a prominent family, would find it difficult to taste.
"Come, Shenhe, you should try some too." Lady Ningguang didn't show favoritism; after all, they were partners on the same bed just yesterday.
With that layer of relationship already present, plus their exchange of stars last night, it could be said their relationship had become considerably closer.
Baishi, who was standing by, serving, recalled Baixiao's words from yesterday upon seeing this, and felt even more strongly that their guess from yesterday seemed to be the correct answer…
Thinking of this, Baishi couldn't help but secretly glance at Ei.
At first, before she had met this Damselette, she actually felt a bit displeased with her.
The reason was simple: this Damselette had served Lady Ningguang very well when the few of them weren't around, even climbing into Lady Ningguang's bed.
Even if Baishi didn't have the same unusual feelings for Ningguang as Baishi, she still felt a bit jealous.
But this small jealousy completely vanished when she met Ei.
Not only because this Damselette was very beautiful and gave her a good impression.
But because this Damselette could indeed bring great help to Ningguang.
Let's not even talk about how high her combat strength was, as they hadn't witnessed it firsthand.
However, the visible changes in Ningguang after the other party arrived at Qunyu Pavilion were undeniable and something they had witnessed with their own eyes.
With this Damselette around, Ningguang would truly be much more relaxed.
"Baishi."
"Ah!? Yes, Lady Ningguang, please instruct!" Baishi, who was deep in thought, was startled by Ningguang's voice.
"Someone has arrived; go and entertain them for me," Ningguang instructed Baishi.
"Yes!" Baishi was initially wondering who would come to see Ningguang at this time, but when she noticed the person outside the window, she immediately straightened her expression.
That person seemed to be Yuheng Keqing's messenger.
Every time Yuheng Star came to see Ningguang, it was for an important matter, but if she only sent a messenger, then it was mostly minor issues.
So, although Baishi's expression became somewhat serious, she wasn't actually that nervous in her heart.
As Baishi pushed the door and left, Ei also breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She didn't know what was suddenly wrong with Baishi just now, staring at her face incessantly.
"It seems Baishi still likes you very much," Ningguang said with a slight smile.
"No choice, I'm likable wherever I go." Ei helplessly shook her head, picked up the soup, and took a sip.
And she only attracted women.
Fortunately, she hadn't encountered any wolf-like or tiger-like characters so far, and her strength was also sufficient, so she wouldn't be suddenly captured and locked in a dark room for day and night 'training'.
Otherwise, Ei felt she might not even dare to go out.
"Since that's the case, how about I give Baishi to you?"
"Pfft! Cough, cough!" Ei nearly spat out the soup she had just drunk, fortunately, she controlled herself in time.
Just as Ei was about to grab a tissue to wipe her mouth, Shenhe suddenly held her hand, preventing her from moving, and instead leaned closer to Ei, wiping the corner of her mouth for her.
Of course, Shenhe didn't use a tissue; she used her own tongue.
"You, you must be joking, Ningguang." Ei's cheeks turned red due to Shenhe's actions and accidentally choking.
"Isn't Baishi your secretary?"
"Yes, but I have three; do you want all of them? I can package them and send them to you."
"No, I don't mean that…" Ei had no such intentions; she wasn't some harem king.
"What do you think of them?" Ningguang interrupted Ei and asked directly.
"Uh, what do you mean by 'what do you think'?"
"Just whether you like them or not."
"This…" Ei pondered silently.
She had actually seen these three people before, when she helped Ningguang organize documents, she had seen their files, which contained their photos.
Although they didn't make Ei feel that kind of fluttering heart sensation upon first meeting.
But after all, each of them had their own characteristics, they looked good, and because they were Ningguang's secretaries, they were more or less from wealthy families and were well-maintained.
It's like going out to eat; if Ningguang and Shenhe were like high-end restaurants that balance taste and luxury, then they were at least well-reputed small eateries.
Now, if someone invited her to eat, going to a high-end restaurant was naturally good, but if it was for home-cooked folk dishes, she wouldn't be unable to eat them.
Moreover, perhaps after getting used to rich dishes, eating these might offer a different flavor.
Besides, even if they were home-cooked dishes, they were still home-cooked dishes that ordinary people couldn't make.
If they were packaged together, all three of them, it would surely have a unique flavor…
No, why was her thinking getting more and more twisted!
Ei quickly shook her head. Originally, she really had no thoughts about those three people, but under Ningguang's guidance and the influence of her constitution, the suggestion inexplicably made her heart stir.
"You, why did you suddenly have such an idea?" Ei swallowed, not directly answering Ningguang's previous question.
"On one hand, as my personal secretaries, they need to know more things to avoid misunderstandings in the future."
"Additionally, it's also to lay the groundwork for the future. I want to help you get Keqing, but how to do it specifically still needs careful thought…" Ningguang said slowly.
After all, Keqing and she were both among the Seven Stars, so Ningguang couldn't force the other party.
Therefore, she could at most create opportunities for Ei, and it just so happened that using these three people could be a pre-rehearsal to see the effects and prepare for various possibilities in the future.
Ei fell into thought, somewhat hesitant.
"Actually, it doesn't need to be so troublesome. If Ei wants her, I'll just go and tie her up for you," Shenhe suddenly said.
"No, no, no! I, I think Ningguang's plan is better…" Ei quickly said.
This was also a roundabout agreement to Ningguang's proposal. At this moment, Baishi, who was receiving guests, and the other two working elsewhere, had no idea how their fates were about to change.
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