Today, the Grand Narukami Shrine was adorned with decorations, radiating brilliance.
The falling cherry blossoms were more numerous and beautiful than usual.
Liuda Xika hurried over to Jing Chen after seeing him emerge.
"Master Jing Chen, this is the escape route I've chosen for you these past few days. Katarina and the others will be waiting for you at the Ritou port."
"Hmm? Wait, Katarina and the others? Has the Ninth Company already finished their mission in the Chasm?"
"Yes, Master Jing Chen. With your orders, the Liyue Fatui fully assisted the Ninth Company. Katarina, her brother, and the other members all left the Chasm safely."
Just as Liuda Xika was about to say more to Jing Chen, Yae Miko walked over.
"Oh my, Xuandong Lin'guo, shouldn't you be going to interpret fortunes for today's guests? What's wrong, not going?"
"Yae Miko, I..."
Yae Miko gave Liuda Xika a cold glance.
Liuda Xika, helpless, made a Fatui gesture towards Jing Chen and quickly turned to leave.
Today's Yae Miko wasn't wearing her usual shrine maiden attire.
She wore a Pink Muku with pink as the main color, and also tied her hair up in a high ponytail.
Yae Miko walked forward with a mischievous smile.
"Oh my, little Jing Chen, why aren't you wearing the formal wear I gave you?"
"It doesn't fit well, I'm not used to wearing it."
"Oh?! I see. Well, alright then. This outfit of the Grand Narukami Shrine's Deputy Priestess isn't so bad. I'll change back into my usual priestess attire."
Yae Miko produced the Narukami Banner and tapped it lightly. In an instant, she reverted to her usual clothes and hairstyle.
"Let's go, my dear Jing Chen, come with me down the mountain to welcome today's honored guests."
"Yae Miko, when can I have the Electro Gnosis?!"
"Hmm? Why are you in such a rush?!"
"Give me the Electro Gnosis."
"Alright, alright! I'll give it to you after all the guests have arrived!!"
Jing Chen sighed and could only nod in agreement.
Yae Miko grabbed Jing Chen's hand and leaped directly from the Grand Narukami Shrine.
They arrived outside the torii gate of the Kamisato Estate.
Jing Chen quickly pulled his hand away from Yae Miko's grasp.
"Oh my, little Jing Chen, what's this about?"
"We're not married yet. Yae Miko, please behave yourself."
"Tsk tsk, you still hold a grudge against me, don't you? Ah, it's my fault, my fault.
It's my fault for hurting you so deeply before. Don't worry, after you pass through the gate of my Hakushin bloodline, I'll treat you well."
Jing Chen gave a cold smile.
Yae Miko was still using that damnably arrogant tone of hers, while still dangling empty promises.
Just wait until Colombina shows up later. Then you'll see.
The first guests to arrive at the wedding were Kamisato Ayato and Thoma, since the Kamisato Estate was close to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Plus, the Yashiro Commission and the Grand Narukami Shrine usually cooperated closely.
The two of them came bearing a mountain of gifts to offer their congratulations.
"Big Brother Jing Chen, congratulations to Lady Yae Miko, congratulations!"
"Ayato, I'm glad you could come."
Yae Miko carefully observed Kamisato Ayato and Thoma, then inquired from the side.
"Hmm? Where's Kamisato Ayaka?!"
Ayato already knew about Ayaka's situation through Liuda Xika, so he replied calmly.
"Ayaka fell ill for some unknown reason recently, so she couldn't come in person. She especially asked me to convey her blessings."
"Oh?! What kind of illness could possibly make a Vision wielder so vulnerable?"
The back-and-forth between Kamisato Ayato and Yae Miko truly left Jing Chen and Thoma feeling helpless.
Those two's scheming and art of conversation were truly terrifying.
After Kamisato Ayato and Yae Miko's verbal sparring ended, Ayato, accompanied by Thoma, headed towards the summit of the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Yae Miko snorted coldly.
"That Yashiro Commission brat!! He's still as annoying as ever, completely unlike his well-mannered sister.
Indeed, I still prefer you, Jing Chen!!"
Jing Chen didn't respond to Yae Miko, remaining silent throughout.
However, in his heart, he was already cursing Yae Miko.
Damn it, so scheming, besides bullying a straightforward, honest person like me,
who else can you bully!!
The next to arrive was the old man from the Tenryou Commission. He was familiar with the routine, handing over a large sum of Mora to Yae Miko and Jing Chen.
After briefly praising Jing Chen and Yae Miko, he also ascended to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
"Sigh, this old geezer's Mora... It's outrageous! Right, Jing Chen, let's raid the Tenryou Commission together in the future!!"
"Ah... Yae Miko, are you kidding me?!"
"Hmph, what's wrong with that? All the Mora we take will be yours. Of course, at that time, your Mora will be my Mora, and my Mora will still be my Mora."
Jing Chen looked at Yae Miko with an awkward expression.
This fox was really unwilling to let go of any advantage.
The other nobles of Inazuma arrived as scheduled.
Then, the most special woman also came from afar.
Pink hair, a face that could make fish sink and geese fall, and a pair of sorrowful, longing eyes.
Sangonomiya Kokomi gently approached Jing Chen, looking at him without speaking for a long time.
They hadn't seen each other for ten years, yet he was about to hold a wedding, and the bride wasn't her.
Over three thousand six hundred and fifty days of longing, and what she got in return was that the person she missed the most was about to become the husband of the person she detested the most.
Tears blurred her vision, and she choked back sobs.
Jing Chen was stunned. Kokomi's expression right now felt similar to Ayaka and Hu Tao's.
"Kokomi, are you alright?"
"Ah... I... I'm fine."
Sangonomiya Kokomi hastily wiped the tears from her eyes with her sleeve.
"I wish you happiness."
Kokomi gave the gift directly to Yae Miko, then sprinted towards the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Jing Chen sighed helplessly.
He should find some time to let Colombina and Kokomi have a good talk.
Ayaka, Hu Tao, Kokomi, Yoimiya.
He hadn't done anything outrageous before, yet... Sigh.
Yae Miko smiled faintly.
"Oh my, what a sin, even for a Deepsea Tonguefish."
"Yae Miko, are you trying to joke around at a time like this?!"
"Hmm? Don't be so serious."
Ten minutes later, two more people approached from afar.
One had black hair and a serious expression: Kujou Sara.
The other had purple hair and purple eyes, with the faint glow of lightning blooming within them.
Fortunately, it was Ei who came to participate.
Her outfit today seemed to be the same as in the PV for Chasing Thunder's Solitary Journey.
More beautiful and more gorgeous than usual.
Ei waved her hand, and Kujou Sara handed all the gifts to Yae Miko.
"Oh my, as expected of a good friend, Ei."
"Well, Yae Miko, you made a good choice this time."
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Ei looked at Jing Chen beside her.
"Jing Chen was once the only variable in my pursuit of eternity. He is a good person; treat him well."
"Of course."
As the Raiden Shogun walked past Jing Chen, for a split second, she wished he would reach out.
To stop her, to bring her back to the Tenshukaku.
But there were no "ifs" or "buts." She walked to the other torii gate, a hundred paces away.
Ei turned around, looking back, and a tear couldn't help but roll down her cheek.
This was the only tear Ei had shed since Makoto's death.
(Ahem, the wedding is in a few chapters. Yae Miko's endless regrets, Colombina's boasting, and news about Jingliu will all be written in the following chapters.
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