Not far from the house, in a patch of grass, a head popped out.
Sayu looked in the direction of the house, her face a little pale:
"Good thing... I managed to escape..."
As she said this, Sayu's face showed a relaxed expression, and even a slight blush.
Undoubtedly, that incident just now was quite a burden on her young heart.
But it also seemed... quite exciting... Sayu experienced this kind of thrill for the first time and felt a bit like she hadn't had enough... In the living room, Yae Miko and Yuuko sat facing each other.
Yae Miko smiled mischievously and said:
"So, Little Qian, now that Inazuma has stabilized recently, let's talk about your new book. If possible, it should be released soon, depending on how much content you've written."
Yuuko thought for a moment and replied:
"Don't worry, I had some drafts saved up before, and the content for the second volume is almost finished. I should be able to submit it tomorrow."
"That's good." Yae Miko nodded. "I'm quite optimistic about this book. Try to write faster and capture the market early."
Actually, Yae Miko was just worried that if Raiden Ei found out about this book later, she would order it to be banned... Yuuko chuckled, "Then I'll try to finish the manuscript tonight."
Yae Miko nodded, then casually asked:
"By the way, Little Qian, I heard from the shrine maidens that during the Vision Hunt Decree, you asked them to help take care of a fox, didn't you?"
"Ah, during that time, I mainly went out to take refuge, and I was worried that my little fox at home wouldn't be taken care of, so I could only ask them. After all, the little fox is also part of my family."
Hearing this, Yae Miko's heart warmed.
She smiled, "It seems you value her very much."
"Of course, the little fox is very cute, and fluffy, which is very relaxing. But I haven't seen it for a long time. It's probably playing outside now and will probably come back tonight."
After a pause, Yuuko smiled:
"Tonight, no matter what, I'm going to take it to the bathhouse to relax!"
These words made Yae Miko slightly stunned, and she thought to herself: So Little Qian wants to bathe with me so much... Afterwards, Yae Miko's face turned a little red. She cleared her throat and tentatively said:
"Does Little Qian really want to bathe with it?"
"Yes, of course, I do! It's just that the little fox always resists going into the bathhouse, which gives me a headache. Who wouldn't want to cuddle a fluffy, cute creature while soaking in a bath?" Yuuko laughed heartily.
"Is that so?" Yae Miko nodded gently.
Hmm, come to think of it, Little Qian has indeed suffered a lot recently because of the Vision Hunt Decree, so he should be rewarded.
Since he wants to bathe with me so much, then tonight, I'll reluctantly join him for a soak... Thinking this, Yae Miko stood up, cleared her throat, and said:
"Well, what needed to be discussed has been discussed. I won't bother Little Qian anymore. Oh, and remember to cherish your fox."
"Naturally," Yuuko chuckled.
And so, Yae Miko, the guest, finally left.
After leaving the house, Yae Miko's face showed a pensive expression:
"I never thought... Little Qian would be so insatiable..."
"But he has indeed endured for a long time. Tonight, I'll reward him..."
"First, I'll go back to the shrine, finish up the shrine matters, and then go home early tonight~"
And so, Yae Miko walked towards the Grand Narukami Shrine... After Yae Miko left, Yuuko also gradually let out a sigh of relief.
As soon as Yae Miko left, Yuuko quickly returned to his room.
He planned to check on the tanuki-shaped Daruma doll to see what was going on.
After all, he remembered that it was Sayu who was hidden under the quilt.
But when he lifted the quilt, it was this strange Daruma doll.
However, after returning to the room, he found that the tanuki Daruma doll that was on the bed was gone.
Just then, Yuuko heard a knock at the door again.
He went to open the door and saw that familiar small figure.
Needless to say, it was Sayu.
"Sayu, how did you escape just now?"
Sayu pressed her finger to her chin and slowly said, "At the most critical moment... I escaped using a secret technique..."
"Is that so?" Yuuko gently exhaled:
"In any case, it's good that you weren't discovered. If you had been, my life would have been over."
Sayu tilted her head, "Why?"
Yuuko sighed, reached out and patted Sayu's head, and said earnestly:
"Some things I can't explain clearly. Anyway, it's good that you weren't found."
After a pause, Yuuko asked again:
"By the way, Sayu, do you have some grudge with Yae Miko? Why do you insist on hiding from her?"
Sayu's face turned a little pale, and she lowered her head, saying:
"Ugh... She's a scary person... a person impossible to fathom... and she... loves to tease people..."
Hearing this, Yuuko thought for a moment, then nodded, "It seems so."
Thinking about it, it was indeed the case.
Sayu is a simple person, and facing a scum woman like Yae Miko, she would definitely be teased relentlessly.
Sayu was probably teased before.
So, it's understandable that she doesn't want to meet Yae Miko.
"Anyway, the fried rice isn't finished yet, hurry up and come in to eat."
"Mhm..."
Back inside the house, after finishing all the fried rice.
And after some pleasant interaction with Sayu, seeing that it was getting late, Yuuko decided to go out to buy ingredients for dinner.
"Well, Sayu, I'm going out to buy ingredients for dinner now. Do you want to eat here tonight?"
Sayu thought for a moment, then nodded, "Mhm..."
"Alright then, I'll go buy ingredients. You stay home and help watch the door."
"Mhm..."
And so, Yuuko went out to buy ingredients... Meanwhile, in Inazuma City, Tenshukaku.
After Raiden Ei meditated with her eyes closed for a long time, she finally stood up and stepped out of Tenshukaku.
Coming outside, she rarely breathed in the fresh air, and Raiden Ei let out a soft sigh.
"There's no time like the present. Since I'm free today, I'll go out and see Inazuma as it is now."
After the Vision Hunt Decree and being persuaded by Yellow Fox.
Now, Raiden Ei also decided to begin shouldering the wishes of Inazuma's citizens.
She decided to understand her people.
As soon as Raiden Ei stepped out of Tenshukaku, two guard soldiers came over, looking very flustered:
"Her Excellency, the General... are you going to...?"
After all, usually, if there was nothing important, Raiden Shogun would basically stay cooped up in Tenshukaku.
So when the guards saw Raiden Ei come out, they thought something big had happened...
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