When Miyashiro was about to pick up the large wine cup on the table for a toast, Venti, who had been sitting calmly to the side, quickly and nimbly swapped it for the small wine cups reserved for the bride and groom. He then personally poured wine for Miyashiro and Shenhe before filling his own cup to the brim. The smile on Venti's face was impossible to hide, as if he were the happiest person there today.
As he poured the wine, he explained, "Today is the big day for the bride and groom. While the wine is excellent, don't overindulge. If you miss the more important wedding night ceremony, you'll surely regret it."
Coming from Venti, these words held absolutely no credibility, but everyone present knew Venti's true identity and personality, so they just let him be.
After the toasts, Paimon whispered to Lumine, asking, "Earlier, Ei said he could finally rest easy now that Miyashiro is married. What does that mean? Was he worried about something before Miyashiro got married?"
Lumine didn't want to ask Ei about such things on an occasion like this, so he casually brushed it off, saying, "Why don't you go ask him yourself, Paimon?"
Everyone present was no ordinary person, so they heard Paimon's whispering clearly. Guuji chuckled from the side and said, "Little one, you don't know this, but when we first asked Miyashiro to serve as Regent, he was extremely reluctant. With Shenhe still in Liyue, Ei and I were constantly worried he would just throw in the towel and head back to Liyue."
Ganyu also spoke up at this moment, saying, "I once heard Lady Ningguang mention that he originally wanted Miyashiro to serve as the Tianquan. However, it caused quite a controversy in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so it had to be shelved for later consideration. To our surprise, after Miyashiro took a trip to Inazuma and returned to Liyue, he was already the Regent of Inazuma."
"Because of this, I heard Lady Ningguang often mocks those who previously opposed the idea during the Qixing meetings."
Ganyu's words caused the Adepti and Zhongli present to look towards the Liyue table, especially at Ningguang not far away, their eyes filled with regret.
Seeing this, Guuji covered her mouth and laughed, "It seems Ei isn't the only one who realized Miyashiro is a hot commodity. Fortunately, Ei acted first and managed to snatch such a great Regent for Inazuma. Just for this, Ei, the ridiculous things you've done in Inazuma over the past few centuries can be overlooked."
Upon hearing Guuji's teasing, Ei couldn't help but give him a death stare and explained, "That's not the case. I just felt that, given the Uchiha Clan was reduced to only him due to the war, if anything were to happen to Miyashiro, his family bloodline would be severed. Now that he has married Shenhe and started a family, I no longer need to worry about that."
Miyashiro also smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Ei, and thank you too, Guuji. You must have gone to great lengths to keep me in Inazuma back then."
Paimon: "Eh? What lengths?"
Miyashiro cast a strange look at Guuji, then glanced at Sara not far away. This made both Guuji and Ei feel a bit embarrassed. If this disreputable matter were brought up in person by this kid Miyashiro, their reputations would be ruined.
Guuji cleared her throat, then raised a glass of wine and took the initiative to toast Miyashiro and Shenhe, "Miyashiro, Shenhe, I wish you a quick arrival of children and a prosperous family. I'll toast you both; please feel free to drink as you wish."
With that, Guuji drained her glass. Seeing this, Miyashiro had to drop the subject for now and returned the toast to Guuji. Of course, Venti drank the lion's share.
However, just because Miyashiro let it go didn't mean Shenhe would. After finishing his toast, Shenhe spoke up, "Big Sister Guuji, you said a few days ago that you wanted me to reserve a spot for you at the wedding so you could also marry into the Uchiha Clan. I even specifically asked Mr. Zhongli to arrange the procedure for this. I wonder how your preparations are coming along?
If you are ready, I can have Mr. Zhongli arrange another round for you."
Shenhe delivered the most explosive words in the most nonchalant tone, causing everyone present to look at Guuji with strange expressions. The three Adepti—Cloud Retainer, Moon Carver, and Mountain Shaper—looked at Guuji with some severity. On the day of their disciple's grand wedding, asking him to make room for you—what do you mean by that? Are you trying to steal Shenhe's position as Matriarch? This is simply going too far!
When Guuji heard this, her heart skipped a beat, and she secretly thought, 'Oh no, this fellow actually took it seriously.' She had to joke, "Little brother, you're teasing me. This is your big day; how could I steal your spotlight? Besides, I was just joking back then; it doesn't count."
Cloud Retainer caught the loophole in Guuji's words and said, "So, by your logic, if it weren't Shenhe's big day, you would be able to steal his spotlight?"
To this, Shenhe still said calmly, "Big Sister Guuji, there is no need to belittle yourself. Miyashiro once mentioned to me that Big Sister Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine possesses the Hakushin bloodline, combines wisdom and beauty, and has a multifaceted personality. Whoever manages to marry her should consider themselves lucky."
With these words from Shenhe, everyone's gaze gathered on Miyashiro once again, making him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Mountain Shaper couldn't help but question Miyashiro, "What is this? You kid, eating from the bowl while eyeing what's in the pot? The wedding with Shenhe isn't even over, and you're already considering making a move on the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine? Is this how you take care of Shenhe?"
Miyashiro quickly replied, "Master Mountain Shaper, absolutely not! There is a misunderstanding here. Please, let me explain..."
After initially hearing such an evaluation from Miyashiro, Guuji raised an eyebrow and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, a feeling of secret delight in her heart. However, upon seeing Miyashiro frantically trying to distance himself from her at the first opportunity, a feeling of displeasure arose in her heart.
A wicked smile appeared on Guuji's face. If Gorou were to see this smile, he would definitely have nightmares for many nights.
Guuji yawned and said, "Oh my, seeing such a festive scene suddenly pulls my thoughts back five hundred years. If it weren't for the disaster of Khaenri'ah, the scene of the Hyakki Yagyō in Inazuma would surely have been spectacular.
"It's a pity that after that battle, although both humans and the Youkai suffered heavy losses, the humans have long since recovered, while the Youkai are hard to find. The Tengu have gone into seclusion, the Oni clan is withering, and the Fox clan is on the decline. Even the Hakushin bloodline within me is at risk of ending here. Come to think of it, isn't the situation in Liyue about the same?
Oh, right, Ei, I heard you dismantled your son and are preparing to re-forge him. I wonder how that's going?"
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