Chapter 60

Ganyu woke up early, washed up, and had to wake up the two sleepyheads.

She was used to Jiang Ning and Shenhe's tendency to oversleep.

When they slept in separate rooms, they'd wake up earlier than her, either practicing adeptal arts or training with weapons.

But when they shared a room... they might not wake until well past noon.

So Ganyu expressionlessly unlocked the door, entered the room expressionlessly, and opened the windows to air it out expressionlessly.

She directly ignored the heart-racing atmosphere and scenes in the room.

But when Ganyu finished opening the windows and came to the bedside to wake them up.

She felt like she'd stepped on something...

Frowning, she looked down to find undried water stains on the floor.

Ganyu was puzzled - did they bathe in the room last night? Why was there so much water on the floor?

But she didn't think too much about it, just pushed the raised blanket and said:

"Time to get up, it's time, we need to depart."

After a while, the blanket finally moved slightly, and Shenhe got up directly, her fair and flawless, curved figure exposed to the air.

The scattered marks on her body made Ganyu... well, she was used to it by now.

Shenhe went straight to the inner room to wash up.

As for Jiang Ning, who was still in bed...

Jiang Ning rubbed his eyes sleepily but instinctively reached for his clothes.

Seeing the red and blue marks on her Junior Brother's body, Ganyu immediately knew they were Shenhe's handiwork.

Ganyu sighed quietly - what could she do? She could only help cover up for these two...

Channeling her qilin's adeptal energy, Ganyu's hand gently brushed over Jiang Ning's skin, and wherever it passed, the red and blue marks disappeared.

While qilin could heal and soothe pain, every time Ganyu used this talent in this way, she felt somewhat guilty, as if she was betraying her bloodline.

But she had to admit it was effective - by the time Jiang Ning was dressed, there were no marks visible.

Ganyu withdrew her hand, unconsciously rubbing her fingers.

Hmm, nice texture... wait, what are you thinking about, Ganyu!

Ganyu secretly cursed herself.

After about half an hour, everyone was finally ready to depart.

Knowing these two would dawdle after sharing a room, Ganyu had arranged for the escort to wait at Liyue Harbor's gate early.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Huixin."

Ganyu arrived at the gate to see them off.

Huixin smiled, "Not at all, Lady Ganyu, we just arrived."

Ganyu said, "I'll leave everything in your capable hands for this journey."

Huixin replied, "Don't worry, I've done this many times."

Ganyu nodded, then turned to advise: "Junior Brother, Shenhe, remember to be careful on the road, and if you're unsure about work matters, listen to Huixin. She's a veteran of our Yuehai Pavilion."

"Yes, understood, Senior Sister."

Jiang Ning was very obedient.

Shenhe stood beside Jiang Ning.

"Alright, it's getting late, you should set off."

Ganyu said.

"Okay, Senior Sister, remember to eat properly and rest well when you're alone at home," Jiang Ning said, "Don't be like before..."

"Just go already! Stop talking!" Ganyu's pretty face turned bright red.

Sensing the kind gazes from those around, Ganyu hurriedly turned and left.

Junior Brother really... making it seem like I can't take care of myself at all...

Though she complained, Ganyu's heart felt sweet.

Looking back one more time, she saw the caravan's distant silhouette.

Ganyu pursed her lips, suddenly feeling the sweetness disappear, replaced by a hint of loss.

Sigh, not much work today... might as well go cause trouble for Ying'er!

The outskirts of Liyue Harbor had excellent scenery, and monsters were rare.

This was thanks to the Millelith's daily patrols and monster suppression.

Of course, having Jiang Ning and Shenhe join made everyone feel more at ease.

Although Keqing had said to minimize travel costs, Ningguang still assigned a small Millelith squad as escorts.

After all, they couldn't have Jiang Ning and Shenhe deal with every slime or hilichurl they encountered, could they?

Moreover, as a powerful nation, having only three or four people represent official business and trade negotiations would be laughable.

At minimum, they needed a delegation of twenty or so people.

So the wealthy Ningguang directly approved quite a few attendants, which Keqing criticized. In Keqing's view, saving costs and achieving maximum efficiency was the right approach - who needed such formalities?

The few hilichurls that appeared along the way were handled directly by the Millelith, while Jiang Ning and Shenhe shared a carriage, completely at ease.

Though the carriage was luxurious and had good shock absorption technology, there was still some swaying on the wilderness roads.

But this just-right swaying gradually made Jiang Ning drowsy.

Shenhe directly embraced him, letting him rest his head against her chest.

Jiang Ning was used to resting like this in the mountains, so he dozily fell asleep.

After all, last night, he was the one outputting, while Shenhe was absorbing, ahem...

Looking at Jiang Ning's innocent sleeping face, Shenhe revealed a gentle smile.

After a morning's travel, the convoy reached their outdoor camping spot.

Coincidentally, it wasn't far from Guili Plains.

Jiang Ning had just woken up and stepped out of the carriage.

"Jiang Ning, come here, have something to eat, then rest a bit before we continue our journey."

Huixin smiled at Jiang Ning.

Huixin had a child at home, so seeing Jiang Ning's considerate behavior made her hope her own child would grow up to be as sensible.

Thus, with maternal instincts awakened, she became quite fond of him.

Usually at Yuehai Pavilion, Huixin was a key figure in the secretariat and had a very good relationship with Ganyu, so she often gave Jiang Ning some snacks.

"If we push hard this afternoon, we can rest at the Wangshu Inn tonight..."

"This part of the road is still close to Liyue Harbor, so monsters are rare, but after passing Wangshu Inn, monsters will gradually increase, so if we're lucky tomorrow, we can pass through Dihua Marsh and reach Stone Gate."

"On the third day, we'll pass Stone Gate to reach Dawn Winery, and if we move quickly, we might be able to rest at Dawn Winery. Plus, this time's goods are at Dawn Winery."

"After that... it'll be official exchanges with Mondstadt, taking about four or five days in total."

Huixin took out a map and patiently explained to Jiang Ning.

"I see... understood, Sister Huixin."

Jiang Ning nodded.

Though, Wangshu Inn... he should pay a visit to Adeptus Xiao while there.