Click!
The camera in his mind automatically clicked its shutter, and Jack captured his mother-in-law's generously displayed figure during her transformation.
Of course, this was merely an unconscious reaction to seeing something beautiful. Jack would not actively do anything indecent towards Liu Yun Borrowing Wind True Monarch.
After all, Ganyu and Shen He were there, and from a positional standpoint, he was unwilling to put the two in a difficult situation.
"Why are you all staring at this adeptus? Is there something wrong with this adeptus's human appearance?"
Ganyu shook her head: "Not at all, it's just that I haven't seen True Monarch in this form for a long time, so I'm feeling a little nostalgic."
"I'm just curious how Master put on these clothes."
"You child, how else could I put them on? Of course, it's…"
Liu Yun Borrowing Wind True Monarch suddenly realized that ordinary people couldn't see through her true form beneath this adeptal transformation, but Jack, her son-in-law, was rumored to be even more formidable than the Geo Archon.
Could it be that he just saw something he shouldn't have?
Liu Yun Borrowing Wind True Monarch stared at Jack's eyes suspiciously.
Jack showed no flaw, meeting her gaze with a smile that was seven parts polite and three parts puzzled.
Dozens of seconds later, Liu Yun Borrowing Wind True Monarch, her face slightly red, shifted her gaze.
She probably didn't see it, she comforted herself, an inexplicable panic rising in her heart.
Especially when Ganyu looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze, she felt an even stronger sense of impropriety emerge.
[Ganyu's Inner Monologue: True Monarch… could she also be interested in Jack? According to Miss Keqing, True Monarch is also one of those Level 10 Friendship characters Jack didn't mention?]
Shen He looked at the three who had fallen silent again, feeling a bit confused.
Are they still going or not?
Or are they planning to stay at this old home for a little longer?
...
Liyue, Chi Hu Rock, at the Teleport Waypoint.
A flash of white light, and Jack, along with Ganyu, Shen He, and their master—now Liu Yun Borrowing Wind True Monarch, who had adopted the name True Monarch Xian Yun—arrived at this location.
True Monarch Xian Yun curiously touched the uniquely textured Teleport Waypoint and said, "This small object is truly wondrous. How is it made?"
"Even if you ask me that, I can probably only answer you with words like 'it's a characteristic,' or something similar."
"Characteristic?"
"Yes, just like water freezes at a certain temperature and vaporizes when heated to a certain temperature, it's a change that occurs when conditions are met. As for why it changes, it's hard to explain."
"Hmm, it sounds like a good research method. I didn't realize you had such accomplishments in research."
"You're overestimating me. It was written in the nine-year compulsory education books I had Ganyu bring to you last time, wasn't it?"
"What nine-year compulsory education books? I didn't receive any."
After the conversation, both of them simultaneously looked at Ganyu.
"Ah!"
Ganyu exclaimed in surprise, her face flushed with shame, "Sorry, I… I forgot! I'll go back and get them now!"
Slap!
Jack grabbed her arm, "Those books aren't going anywhere. You can give them to Aunt True Monarch Xian Yun later. Let's just finish up with the house handover first."
"Indeed, you are usually busy with official duties, and now you have to balance two things at once. It's normal to be a bit forgetful."
True Monarch Xian Yun didn't mind these things. Right now, she was more interested in the new home Jack had chosen for her.
With everyone in agreement, they followed Jack towards True Monarch Xian Yun's new home.
About ten minutes later.
A residential area not too far or too close to the central business district.
"This property was purchased from a wealthy merchant. The original owner intended to use it as a villa for collecting cultural relics and jade, so all the decorations are quite retro and grand."
After entering, Jack began to introduce the background and features of the house.
When buying a house for True Monarch Xian Yun, an adeptus, besides comfort and convenient transportation, the most important thing was to meet their preference for a retro style.
People are all nostalgic.
Adepti are no exception.
And for those who have lived for hundreds or thousands of years, old objects can evoke a stronger resonance in their hearts, creating a sense of belonging.
On the other hand, True Monarch Xian Yun had just moved out of the adeptus's abode, so living in a similarly styled house would also make her feel more accustomed.
"You truly are my good son-in-law. You really put thought into this!"
It was clear that True Monarch Xian Yun was very satisfied with the residence, patting Jack's shoulder repeatedly in approval.
"Hehe, as long as Aunt True Monarch Xian Yun likes it."
Humble and polite, young and wealthy, full of martial prowess, and of high status, the more True Monarch Xian Yun looked at Jack, the more satisfied she felt.
She had originally thought that her two disciples would not be happy following such a philandering man, but now it seemed she had worried too much.
If she had met this person two thousand years earlier, perhaps even she would have been moved by such a mortal heart.
Wait! Why am I thinking such things? Am I really in love, like Ganyu?
True Monarch Xian Yun's face flushed slightly.
And this created a beautiful misunderstanding for Ganyu, who had been watching them.
True Monarch Xian Yun was only blushing because her thoughts had wandered too much, but in Ganyu's eyes, combining the context, it seemed True Monarch Xian Yun was blushing after Jack praised her.
Thus, Ganyu became even more convinced of a certain conjecture.
Cloud Retainer… likes Jack!
...
Afterward, everyone went to the property at Yujing Terrace.
Similar to the one at Chi Hu Rock, it was also a villa owned by a wealthy merchant.
It hadn't been lived in much, the decor was exquisite, and it looked as if it had been specially built to be given to someone.
After visiting these two places, it was almost noon.
Jack suggested dining at Wanmin Restaurant, but Ganyu said,
"Since True Monarch has just moved into a new home, why don't we have a small celebratory gathering at the new house instead?"
"Hmm, good point. It's been a while since I last tasted your cooking. I wonder if your skills have improved recently."
True Monarch Xian Yun recalled the delicious dishes Jack and Lumine had specially prepared a few years ago to get her to come out.
Even to this day, she occasionally remembered that taste that lingered on her taste buds.
"Alright then, I'll show off a few of my skills today."
"Um… just as well, while you're cooking, I'll go home and get the nine-year compulsory education materials True Monarch asked for."
Jack noticed that Ganyu seemed to have other plans. After a brief probe into her mind, he discovered that she actually wanted to set him up with True Monarch Xian Yun.
For a moment, Jack almost lost his composure and wanted to grab her and question her.
What on earth is that little Qilin head of yours thinking all day? Why would you try to play matchmaker for your husband and your master (adoptive mother)?
But in the end, Jack managed to compose himself and replied,
"You… go ahead."
Jack gazed deeply at Ganyu's retreating back, neither exposing nor stopping her.
Anyway, there was already the precedent of Saiguu and Yae Miko, so adding True Monarch Xian Yun and Ganyu, Alice and Klee… Stop! Not the last one!
In short, what Jack wanted to convey was that he simply felt his mother-in-law had been lonely for thousands of years and wanted to give her a man's warm and broad embrace. What was wrong with that?
...
Sumeru City, Nether Palace.
After retrieving the books she wanted to give to True Monarch Xian Yun, Ganyu detoured here.
Standing opposite her was none other than the Dendro Archon and God of Wisdom, Buer, the being known as Nahida.
"I generally understand the situation. Sister Ganyu wants Miss True Monarch Xian Yun to realize her true feelings and bravely take that step, right?"
"True Monarch is quite traditional. Bound by the customs of ancient Liyue, without external influence, she would probably keep this feeling hidden in her heart forever."
"Indeed, from your description, I can roughly sense that Miss True Monarch Xian Yun cares about you very much and will likely sacrifice her own happiness for yours."
Ganyu nodded.
Liu Yun Borrowing Wind True Monarch is a gentle master, or rather, an adoptive mother.
If she were to fall in love with the same person as her daughter, she would definitely yield to her!
Nahida closed her eyes for a moment, in reality using the power of the Irminsul to search for solutions to the problem.
More than ten minutes later.
As Nahida opened her eyes, she also took out a bottle of colorless and odorless potion.
"This medicine is called Dream Inducer. It can make people, even gods, fall into a deep sleep, and at the same time, it will generate a dream based on their strongest inner thoughts. Sister Ganyu, if you add this potion to Miss True Monarch Xian Yun's meal and guide the process, she will be able to confront her desires in her dream.
When she wakes up, if you appeal to her with reason and emotion, you should be able to achieve… your goal of mother and daughter sharing one husband."
"N-no, there's no mother and daughter sharing one husband!"
Ganyu replied to Nahida, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Nahida tilted her head.
Strange, why is Sister Ganyu shy? I said she and Miss True Monarch Xian Yun are like mother and daughter. Did I say something wrong?
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