Chapter 709: Inazuma's Gossip
Afterwards, Beidou brought Shao Yun to the seat in the helm area and prepared a table of unique wine and food.
Beidou generously tore open the seal of the wine jar with one hand. In an instant, a strong aroma of wine gushed out and quickly spread around the dining table.
Beidou licked his lips contentedly, then filled a bowl of wine for Shao Yun and said enthusiastically: "Come, Mr. Shao Yun, try this wine. This is the aged wine I extorted from Ningguang last time. It is definitely a good wine!"
Shao Yun looked at the bowl of clear wine in front of him and felt it was so familiar.
He carefully picked up the bowl and took a sip. Suddenly, a spicy taste burst out in his mouth.
That’s right, it was the wine that Ningguang gave herself last time!
"Oh, this wine is quite spicy." Shao Yun couldn't help but sigh. The spiciness instantly lifted his spirits.
Beidou laughed when she saw this. She also picked up a bowl of wine and drank it all in one gulp, also feeling the strong spicy taste.
"Yeah, I also think this wine is very spicy, but after drinking it, it feels so refreshing!" Beidou said excitedly.
In this way, Shao Yun and Beidou talked freely while enjoying the food and wine.
With kelp, peanuts, edamame, and a few jars of fragrant wine, time passed slowly without you noticing.
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After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Shao Yun suddenly remembered something. He put down the wine bowl in his hand, looked at Beidou and asked, "By the way, Beidou, how is Inazuma now?"
When Beidou heard Shao Yun asking about Inazuma, he couldn't help but sigh with regret, and then said: "Manye knows more about Inazuma."
"But he happened to be on shore leave. I'm really sorry."
When Shao Yun heard that Wan Ye was not on the boat, a look of regret appeared on his face, and he murmured to himself: "Oh, that's such a pity."
Beidou noticed Shao Yun's disappointment and felt a little sorry. She scratched her head and suddenly remembered a rumor she heard when the fleet docked at an outlying island some days ago.
So she quickly shared the news with Shao Yun.
"But I did hear about something. What was the name of the man from Hiiragi Chisato and the Kujo family?"
Beidou couldn't remember the man's name at once.
Seeing this, Shao Yun quickly reminded: "It's Kujo Kamaji."
Beidou nodded repeatedly after being reminded by Shao Yun: "Yes, yes, it's Kujo Kamaji! I heard that Hiiragi Chisato and Kujo Kamaji are married."
Shao Yun was about to give his blessing when Beidou said, "But, I heard that a masked man suddenly broke into the wedding and kidnapped Hiiragi Chisato!"
"I heard that the young master of the Kujo family is now searching all over Inazuma for Chisato Hiiragi! But he hasn't found her yet."
Upon hearing that Hiiragi Chisato was abducted, Shao Yun's mind quickly recalled the Hiiragi family's servant "Shinnosuke" who had asked him for help at Wuyouting.
Shao Yun thought that he must have done it! However, with Xin Zhicheng's mediocre skills, it should not be difficult to solve the case.
"No way, the murderer hasn't been caught yet?" Shao Yun asked suspiciously.
Beidou shook his head helplessly, sighed and said, "How can we find him? Not to mention that the person who kidnapped Chisato Hiiragi had his face covered. Even if we can find him, I guess few people will sincerely look for him."
Shao Yun was a little confused by Beidou's words and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Upon seeing this, Beidou put down the bowl in his hand and began to tell Shao Yun in detail about the current situation of Inazuma.
"Mr. Shao Yun, you may not understand what it means to be forgotten after a person leaves. The Inazuma Shogunate is now in name only.
"Among the three magistrates, only the sha magistrate has a little status, while the remaining kanjo magistrate and tenryo magistrate are all from the Coral Palace."
Beidou said this with a sighing expression.
"Besides, the current Shogun, Yae Miko, doesn't care about anything at all. For the current Inazuma, everything is decided by Coral Palace Xinhai."
"The Kujo and Hiiragi families, who once dominated the world with one hand, are no different from the common people of Inazuma."
"Moreover, the Kujo family cooperated with the Fatui and sent two generals to fight against the Coral Palace Army. If it weren't for the Coral Palace's Xinhai's order not to pursue any responsibility during the civil war, the Kujo family would have been wiped out long ago!"
After listening to Beidou's analysis, Shao Yun didn't know how to comment. After all, the matter of Inazuma was a confusing matter. It would be better for Inazuma to solve it themselves and he should not interfere.
Moreover, Shao Yun just didn't believe it. Would Kamisato Ayato and Kamisato Ayaka not care?
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As Shao Yun and Beidou drank, Beidou's face gradually turned red.
As the saying goes, alcohol makes cowards brave and they speak the truth when drunk.
At this moment, Beidou lost control of his mouth and spoke the truth to Shao Yun.
"By the way, Mr. Shao Yun, I really want to thank you."
Beidou suddenly said this, leaving Shao Yun a little confused.
He looked at Beidou in confusion and asked, "Captain Beidou, what do you mean by that?"
Beidou lowered his voice slightly and said to Shao Yun mysteriously: "I'm going to tell you a secret, but you must not tell anyone else."
Seeing Beidou being so serious, Shao Yun knew that what she was going to say next must be something very important, so he listened attentively.
"Well, tell me about it."
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Time goes back to the Inazuma Civil War.
Under the night sky, Yujing Terrace is peaceful and tranquil.
However, beneath this seemingly calm appearance, there is an undercurrent of competition hidden.
Beidou, who had just returned from Inazuma, was summoned to Yujingtai by Ningguang.
The moment she stepped into Ningguang's temporary office, she felt a solemn atmosphere.
Ningguang sat behind her desk, her cold and majestic face looking even colder under the candlelight.
Beidou knew very well that Ningguang might have known about his transaction with Haizhi Island, and he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.
But she had seen a lot of storms after all, so she forced herself to smile and said, "Ningguang, what do you want me to do?"
Ningguang looked at Beidou expressionlessly and slowly took out an exquisite box from under the table.
She gently opened the lid of the box, and inside lay a "coral pearl" produced in Haizhi Island that exuded a warm luster!
"Captain Beidou, where did you get the 'coral pearls' from this Haizhi Island?"
Beidou's heart tightened, and he immediately took out the words he had prepared in advance.
"Ah, Ningguang, this is what you are talking about. I bought it from a smuggler from Haizhi Island on an outlying island."
However, Ningguang was obviously not satisfied with this answer.
She sneered and said, "Captain Beidou, your ability to lie is too poor. Not to mention how strict the inspection of the outlying island is."
"Just considering the intensity of this war, how could the specialty of Haizhi Island pass through the blockade so easily and be sold to you?"
"Besides, don't think I don't know that it wasn't just this one, you sold a full eighty-seven!"
"Don't treat me like a child. If you confess, I will treat you leniently. If you resist, I will treat you severely. Captain Beidou, you should make your own decision."
Beidou realized that he couldn't fool anyone anymore and secretly complained in his heart.
As expected, nothing can escape Ningguang's eyes!
But now that things have come to this, she could only helplessly confess: "Oh, since you know everything, I won't hide it from you."
After that, Beidou told everything about his smuggling business with Haizhidao.
However, Beidou knew very well in her heart that she would never dare to tell Ningguang that she was a member of the resistance on Haizhi Island.
After all, although smuggling is a profitable business, as long as it is not overly blatant, it generally will not cause too much trouble.
But if people knew that she was also involved in mercenary activities, the nature of the matter would be completely different!
When Ningguang heard that Beidou actually had smuggling dealings with Haizhi Island, she immediately raised her eyebrows, a teasing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she teased: "Beidou, I find that you are getting bolder and bolder!"
"Inazuma issued a seclusion order, a civil war broke out between the shogunate and Kaijima, and the shogunate imposed strict restrictions on import and export trade."
"Back when the Emperor was still ruling Liyue, the Seven Stars of Liyue had already reached a consensus to respect Inazuma's internal affairs. But you, on the other hand, dare to make any money you can!"
Facing Ningguang's question, Beidou spread his hands and said in a shameless manner, "What can I do, Ningguang? Don't you see how miserable the people of Haizhi Island are living?"
"This 'Coral Pearl' is worth less than an ordinary white radish on Haizhi Island. I sold it and got a lot of scarce medicine and food on Haizhi Island!"
"Pay attention to what I said. What I smuggled were food and medicines, not weapons! I am doing a good deed. Otherwise, the people of Haizhi Island would all starve to death or die of disease!"
Ningguang tapped the table with her fingers and asked meaningfully, "Since you are doing this for the people, I think it will be easy for you to pass this level, but what about the other six stars? Especially Keqing."
What Ningguang meant was that I have to help you conceal your smuggling. Yuhengxing "Keqing" is not mine yet. If she finds out, with her temper, will you, Beidou, have any good consequences?
Beidou naturally understood what Ningguang meant. If you ask her to hand over some of the profits as a token of your appreciation, she will help you deal with it.
In the past, Beidou would have done as she was told. After all, business requires one to "live in harmony with others", but this time, Beidou has a trump card!
"Hey, Ningguang, you can't think like that. Do you know who I met on Haizhi Island?"
Ningguang was stunned for a moment, and asked suspiciously, "Who is it? It can't be..."
Beidou nodded heavily and said, "Yes, it's Shao Yun, Ying, and Paimeng! These three have joined the resistance!"
When Ningguang heard this, her eyes widened slightly and she asked in surprise, "What?"
Beidou was so happy to see that Shao Yun and his group's reputation worked in front of Ningguang!
"Yes, even if it's for the sake of these three heroes who saved Liyue, you should ask for less. Then, I'll say a few good words for you. How about that?"
Ningguang tapped her fingers on the table again and pondered for a few seconds before making up her mind.
"If that's the case, then I won't say anything more. Beidou, don't make too much noise. If Yuhengxing notices it, I won't be able to protect you."
Seeing Ningguang's attitude change 180 degrees, Beidou laughed dryly and said, "When it comes to these three heroes who saved Liyue, your expression changes so quickly!"