Miyashiro talked until his mouth was dry, and with Madam Shenhe's explanations, the three Adepti finally decided to let him off the hook out of consideration for the child in Madam Shenhe's belly. However, a good attitude was out of the question; with the addition of three new in-laws, Miyashiro's status in his own home was once again pushed down.
It could be said that outside, Miyashiro was still the Inazuma Regent who looked down upon the world, but at home, he was a punching bag who wouldn't fight back or retort.
Facing the deliberate taunts from Cloud Retainer and others, Miyashiro could only greet them with a smile, a scene that Madam Shenhe, being observant, noticed and felt pain in her heart.
Therefore, in the following days, Madam Shenhe intentionally displayed her prestige and authority as the Regent's official wife several times in front of her master. Even Sara, Eula, and Ayaka were all respectful towards Madam Shenhe, showing no disrespect whatsoever.
Seeing that the entire Regents Office backyard respected Madam Shenhe's commands, and after they went to Ganyu to inquire about the situation, Cloud Retainer and the others finally realized that what Miyashiro had said was indeed true; Madam Shenhe had not suffered any grievances in Inazuma, but was instead greatly favored, holding the undisputed position of Matriarch.
Upon seeing this, Cloud Retainer and the others finally showed Miyashiro some kindness.
Miyashiro was surprised by the change in the three Adepti's attitudes and couldn't help but glance at Madam Shenhe, feeling warmth in his heart, and Madam Shenhe returned a faint smile.
That night, Miyashiro shared a bed with Madam Shenhe, but of course, it was platonic!
Since Madam Shenhe was still in early pregnancy, Miyashiro strictly followed Kuki Shinobu's medical advice and did not share a room with Madam Shenhe during this period. Madam Shenhe also understood Miyashiro's hard work and allowed him to rest in the rooms of others at night.
After witnessing Madam Shenhe's happiness, Sara, Ayaka, and Eula also developed an obsession with pregnancy, so the nights during this period were extremely passionate, and Miyashiro also seemed to enjoy it immensely.
However, after seeing Madam Shenhe's considerate side, Miyashiro felt that he should also show Madam Shenhe more care.
Thus, Miyashiro gave up going to others' rooms and chose to insist on staying in the same room with Madam Shenhe. This simple, warm scene gave Miyashiro a sense of healing. With one arm around Madam Shenhe's shoulder and the other caressing Madam Shenhe's belly, Miyashiro felt an unprecedented tranquility.
As the wedding approached, Inazuma gradually began to liven up. Dozens of large ships entered Ritou Harbor every day, bringing a large number of tourists.
Among them, a massive Liyue fleet stood out, for it was Beidou's The Crux Fleet, and on the fleet's flagship, Alcor, sat many of Miyashiro's friends.
Yun Jin: "Wow, is this Inazuma? It's so lively, it feels almost as good as Liyue Harbor!"
Xinyan: "Yun Jin, I didn't receive an invitation from the Regent, nor do I know them. Can I really come with you all?"
Yun Jin: "You've said that five times on this trip. Don't worry, Madam Shenhe and Mr. Miyashiro won't mind. If you're really concerned, how about performing a song for them at their wedding banquet?"
Xinyan's eyes lit up and she said, "Good idea! You'll have to introduce me to the Regent then."
Yun Jin nodded: "No problem, I also want to sing the divine damsel of devastation for Madam Shenhe again."
Xiangling: "Finally, I have a chance to come to Inazuma! Although it's for Brother Miyashiro and Sister Shenhe's wedding, I hope to find some good ingredients in Inazuma and make them a feast at the wedding banquet."
Beidou said with great emotion, "Yes, I never thought Miyashiro, this fellow, was quite good at governing the country. Ritou Harbor used to not be like this; it was very desolate, far worse than our Liyue Harbor."
Beidou was the only one among those present who knew what Ritou used to look like, and she was deeply moved by the current changes. She recalled that when she first met Miyashiro, he was just a commoner with a bit of strength.
But unexpectedly, things are unpredictable. After Miyashiro went to Inazuma again, not only did his strength greatly increase, but he also became the Inazuma Regent, just like her good friend Ningguang, taking charge of a nation's power, and judging by Inazuma's current appearance, he seemed to be doing a decent job.
With strength, ability, good looks, and having saved her and her brothers, such a person made the usually straightforward Beidou, Captain feel something extraordinary towards Miyashiro.
In a corner of the Alcor, Xingqiu was constantly patting Chongyun's back, while Chongyun looked weak.
Xingqiu: "Alright, alright, cheer up, we'll be docking soon. As an exorcist, how can you be afraid of the wind and waves? How will you deal with the evil spirits in the sea if you're like this?"
Chongyun: "Ugh... *retch*... We're finally almost there. I felt like I was going to die several times on this journey. Traveling by boat is such a terrifying thing; it's completely different from boating on a lake."
Xingqiu: "Alright, you're about to see your aunt. How do you feel? Nervous? Honestly, I never expected Miyashiro to become your uncle; now he's directly a generation older than me, which is really annoying."
Chongyun: "Regarding my aunt, I'm not nervous, after all, she once saved me when I was surrounded by monsters. But as for that uncle, I am a bit nervous. He's a nation's Regent, even in Liyue, he's a ruthless individual who once slayed a God. Will such a person acknowledge distant relatives like us, whom he's never contacted?"
Xingqiu: "Don't worry, Miyashiro and I get along very well. He's a very easygoing person."
Chongyun: "That's good."
Xingqiu: "By the way, I heard that Inazuma's hot springs are famous throughout Teyvat and are the best way for travelers to relieve fatigue. How about we go try a hot spring?"
Chongyun immediately pulled a long face and said helplessly, "If you want to harm me, just say so; there's no need to beat around the bush."
On the deck, Qiqi looked at the scenery, which was different from Liyue, and couldn't help but open her mouth wide, her eyes full of curiosity.
Baizhu walked forward and said, "Qiqi, we're in Inazuma now. You'll see Miyashiro soon."
Qiqi: "Yu... Cheng? Oh, I remember. He's Qiqi's good friend. I wrote it in my notebook."
With that, Qiqi pulled out her notebook from her pocket and carefully flipped through it page by page. She finally saw Miyashiro's name and the corresponding recorded events, and a series of memory fragments seemed to appear in Qiqi's mind.
The white snake on Baizhu's shoulder looked at the bustling Ritou Harbor and also sighed, "I never thought that the Nameless person Qiqi carried back would become the Inazuma Regent. Baizhu, this must be the patient with the biggest change in status among those you've treated, right?"
Baizhu chuckled, "Hehe, a doctor's benevolence. Regardless of their status, in my eyes, they are all just equally patients."
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