Chapter 310

Hu Tao withdrew her gaze from Takumi's body.

Then, she began ranting.

"To be honest, when I first heard that the emperor was assassinated, I was shocked."

"But when I thought about it, something felt off!"

"The emperor is a god of war."

"He was a ruthless warrior who emerged victorious from the Archon War."

"How could he be assassinated so easily by a group of Fatui?"

"So, there's only one truth: the emperor faked his death."

"I didn't sense any trace of death at the scene!!"

Having said that, Hu Tao confidently puffed out her small chest.

Then, she turned her eyes to Takumi.

She seemed to be asking if she was right.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes, you're right."

"The emperor faked my death to elevate me."

Takumi rolled his eyes and sighed.

However, Hu Tao did not believe Takumi's words.

She looked at him suspiciously.

It felt like he was just brushing her off.

"Tch~~!"

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to ask."

"Childe ran away."

"Damn it, if I catch him, I'll bash his head in."

"I really misjudged him."

"I thought he was one of the few decent people among the Fatui."

"Turns out, I was wrong."

Hu Tao was furious.

Angry at her own misjudgment.

She had actually thought that fool was a good person.

But in the end? She had been completely wrong!

Hearing this, Takumi coughed dryly.

"Ahem!"

"Well, he ran away, so he ran away."

"Hu Tao, I have an important task for you."

"Tell Zhongli to get ready."

"We're going to hold a funeral for the emperor."

"He should know what to prepare."

"It's a grand event."

"If the costs pile up, just get Ningguang to reimburse them."

Hearing Takumi's words, Hu Tao was immediately intrigued.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Really?"

"You're leaving the emperor's farewell ceremony to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?"

"Amazing!"

"Lumine, let's go."

"I need your help with this."

"I'll make sure you're paid well."

After saying this, Hu Tao excitedly pulled Lumine and dashed out.

She was eager to get Lumine involved.

After all, moving the emperor's body required strong individuals.

There was no way ordinary mortals could carry it.

So, Hu Tao made a swift decision.

She enlisted Lumine, who wielded two elements, to help carry the coffin.

She also planned to recruit other Vision holders to assist.

This funeral had to be performed at the highest standard.

In fact, it had become the top priority of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

At this moment, Hu Tao no longer cared whether the emperor was truly dead or not.

Even if he wasn't, she was determined to treat it as if he was.

A funeral still had to be held at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

After all, what better way to gain prestige?

Watching Hu Tao dash off, Takumi was speechless.

Yae Miko, standing nearby, found the entire situation amusing.

She couldn't help but think, "Good grief, Liyue truly knows how to play!"

They had just confirmed that Zhongli was Morax, and now they were making Zhongli prepare his own funeral?

Liyueans were really something else!

For a moment, both Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka were left speechless.

Takumi, however, smirked.

Clearly, he was enjoying this whole scenario.

Without hesitation, he took out his phone and sent a message to Baiwen.

He instructed her to leak the news.

It was to be announced that in a few days, a grand funeral for the emperor would be held.

At that time, all of Liyue would observe a moment of silence.

No one needed to personally send the emperor off.

The funeral rites would be conducted in private, and the emperor's remains would be buried in a sacred location.

As for the Golden House?

It wouldn't be used for the burial.

With Takumi now in charge, the emperor's remains would be interred elsewhere.

Zhongli could choose the burial site himself.

Hu Tao rushed back to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, dragging Lumine with her.

There, she found Zhongli calmly sipping tea.

"Zhongli, big business!"

"Quick, get ready."

"We need to prepare the emperor's funeral."

"Takumi said it must be conducted with the highest specifications."

"You know all about the Rite of Parting, right?"

"Just tell me what's needed, and I'll handle the preparations."

"Also, pick a prime burial site."

"The emperor will be laid to rest there."

"I think Wuwang Hill is a good spot."

"It's near Mondstadt, so Mondstadt's people can come and pay their respects too."

As soon as she entered, Hu Tao rattled off her plan energetically.

Hearing her words, Zhongli nearly spat out his tea.

Good grief!

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

After some thought, he finally nodded.

"The Rite of Parting?"

"Liyue has not held such a ceremony in a long time."

"Very well."

"Let's begin preparations."

"You will need a balm made from Silk Flowers."

"Cleansing bells, kites, incense, and finally, Glaze Lilies."

These were not ordinary materials.

Zhongli listed out several key ceremonial items.

Hu Tao, surprised by the level of detail, quickly took notes.

"Lumine."

"I'll leave the material gathering to you."

"I'll go with you to find everything."

"You'll get a fair share of the profits."

Hearing this, Lumine nodded.

"Alright."

At that moment, Paimon's eyes lit up with excitement.

"Money? And food?"

"This sounds perfect!"

"By the way..."

"I heard that Liyue funerals involve feasts, right?"

"When will the banquet start?"

Paimon was already drooling at the thought.

Zhongli, upon hearing this, felt a headache coming on.

A feast?

Emm…

This was a first in thousands of years.

Hu Tao, hearing Paimon's question, immediately grinned.

"A feast?"

"There will be two!"

"One meal before the funeral for all those involved in the preparations."

"And another after the funeral to honor the emperor's passing."

"So don't worry, there will be plenty to eat."

"I just wonder how many tables Ningguang will set up."

"Or perhaps the entire population of Liyue will dine together?"

"After all, we are all the emperor's people."

Hearing this, Paimon was even more excited.

"What are we waiting for?"

"Let's get to work!"