"My apologies, Lady Keqing, and this guest, please excuse my interruption. This 'Crimson Summer Night' garment has already been reserved by Lady Ningguang. You may browse our other intimate apparel; the fabrics and craftsmanship are also exquisite!"
The shopkeeper hurriedly stopped Keqing and Shenhe's confrontation, following Feng Yi's plan for mediation.
"If that's the case, then there's nothing we can do!"
Keqing regretfully put down the garment she was holding, resigned that Ningguang had gotten there first. She then scanned the shop, trying to find an item of comparable quality to the 'Crimson Summer Night.'
'Has Lady Ningguang also been invited to the hot spring party by Feng Yi?' Shenhe mused internally. If so, her own plans would need some adjustments!
Shenhe also began searching the shop for a suitable target.
"Qiqi, do you want to go to the hot springs tomorrow? With Yuanbao..." Feng Yi asked Qiqi, who was beside him, oblivious to everything around her, solely focused on her snacks.
"Yes, yes! Qiqi wants to go to the hot springs, but... Qiqi doesn't have Mora to buy underwear..."
Qiqi really wanted to go to the hot springs, but when she glanced at the children's underwear section and saw a piece she liked, she suddenly remembered she didn't have enough Mora to buy it.
"It's alright, tell me which one you like, and I'll pay for it. Consider it a holiday gift for you!" Feng Yi smiled. What could a child's undergarment cost? He couldn't afford the 'Crimson Summer Night,' but he could certainly afford a child's undergarment.
"Qiqi likes that purple one..." Following Qiqi's pointing finger, Feng Yi saw a purple one-piece swimsuit, a cute halter-neck style. Feng Yi walked over and checked the price. It was marked at two hundred thousand Mora! Children's money was that easy to make? However, since he had already spoken, Feng Yi wouldn't go back on his word. He gritted his teeth and bought it! In a way, this child's undergarment was worth the equivalent of two Bifeng Boa snake gallbladders!
"Thank you, Feng Yi. Qiqi will gather herbs to repay you in the future!" Seeing Feng Yi hand her the coveted undergarment, Qiqi quickly licked the sugar off her hands, wiped them clean on her clothes, and then carefully accepted the precious item. Feng Yi accepted Qiqi's gratitude. If Qiqi were to truly repay the two hundred thousand Mora, it would take a very long time to gather medicinal herbs.
"Feng Yi, we've also made our selections!" Keqing's final choice was a smoky purple two-piece set, while Shenhe chose an ice-blue leotard-style garment. Wonderful! Leotards were the best! Feng Yi declared that in his previous life, he had studied leotard styles the most in his learning materials.
"Master has instructed me to deliver a message at the Jade Chamber Terrace. I will wait for you there..." Shenhe's face flushed slightly as she whispered in Feng Yi's ear. Feng Yi thought, 'What? Return to the Serenitea Pot to try on underwear?' *Slurp* Feng Yi indicated that he would return to the Serenitea Pot with Shenhe as soon as possible! Shenhe took Qiqi and went to find Granny Ping and Yuanbao at the Jade Chamber Terrace. Feng Yi, meanwhile, continued to accompany Keqing, enjoying the grand festivities of the Lantern Rite within Liyue Harbor.
"Feng Yi, the snacks here look so delicious..." "Bought!" "Feng Yi, look how beautiful the fireworks are..." "Bought!" "Feng Yi, do you think this rouge looks good on me?" "I'll have to taste it to know!" ... Keqing, at this moment, was like an ordinary girl, enjoying precious moments with the one she loved.
"Feng Yi, though I'm reluctant to part from you, in order to have time for the hot spring party tomorrow, I must return to handle some work. Lastly, before we end today's date, could you accompany me to release a sky lantern?" Keqing wished the date would pass more slowly, but fate decreed otherwise; happy times always flew by. As evening approached, Keqing, for the sake of tomorrow's grand plan, had to return to work overtime and arrange her affairs.
"Of course!" Feng Yi went to a stall selling sky lanterns and purchased an exquisite one.
"Feng Yi, let's make a wish! If the souls of Liyue's ancestors are aware, they will surely bless us!" Keqing lit the candle inside the sky lantern and closed her eyes to make a wish.
Keqing: I hope Feng Yi can often work with me, eat with me, and sleep with me...
Feng Yi: I hope all my wives can be healthy and get along harmoniously...
Souls of Liyue's ancestors: I didn't see it~ I didn't see it~ I didn't see it...
After making their wishes, Keqing, with hopeful eyes, released her hands, letting the sky lantern fly towards the heavens.
"See you tomorrow, Feng Yi! Mwah~" Before leaving, Keqing embraced Feng Yi's neck and kissed him passionately.
"See you tomorrow!" Feng Yi licked the corner of his mouth, smiling and waving goodbye. Though a small hiccup occurred, Keqing's matter was finally resolved! Feng Yi breathed a sigh of relief and headed towards the Jade Chamber Terrace. Before going to find Ganyu, he had to pick up Shenhe, Qiqi, and Yuanbao and take them back to the Serenitea Pot.
"Daddy, you're finally here to pick Yuanbao up!" Seeing Feng Yi arriving so late, Yuanbao pouted and complained.
"Sorry, sorry. Was Yuanbao well-behaved here?"
"Yuanbao was very good! I even learned to boil tea eggs with Granny Ping..." Yuanbao, like presenting a treasure, handed Feng Yi a freshly boiled tea egg. Feng Yi brought it to his nose. This... this was the scent of Qingyu tea!
"Grandmother, this is too extravagant..." Feng Yi wore a bitter smile. Granny Ping doted on Yuanbao too much! What was even more regrettable to Feng Yi was that ordinary eggs couldn't possibly match such precious Qingyu tea. Even if boiled, it should be goose eggs from Green Feather Swans!
"Hahaha~ It's not as serious as you think. I just added a piece of Qingyu tea to ordinary tea leaves to enhance its quality. It's nothing major..." Granny Ping put her hands behind her back and laughed, stating that she was merely nurturing Yuanbao's practical skills.
Cloud Retainer: When I boiled tea eggs with Qingyu tea, you didn't say that!
As things stood, Feng Yi could only sigh helplessly and proceed to peel and eat the precious tea egg. It tasted truly excellent! It even carried the faint restorative effects of Qingyu tea, promoting clarity and mental alertness.
"Daddy, do you like the tea eggs Yuanbao made?" Yuanbao looked at Feng Yi expectantly, the words "seek praise" written all over her face!
"They're very tasty, Yuanbao is very capable. But next time, it's better to practice with ordinary ingredients before using precious ones..." Feng Yi thought: You did very well, but don't do it again next time! Feng Yi affectionately ruffled Yuanbao's little head, offering both praise and guidance.
"Mhm, Yuanbao understands!"