#Hua Xiangyi

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Character, book, and author names under the cut

Xuan Ji/Sheng Lingyuan- Lie Huo Jiao Chou/Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire by Priest

Jean Moreau/Renee Walker- All for the Game by Nora Sakavic

Qi Zhuyin/Hua Xiangyi- Qiang Jin Jiu/Ballad of Sword and Wine by Tang Jiuqing 

Gene Ionescu/Luis Estrada- The Prospects  by KT Hoffman

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WN Women Bonus Polls #5: Other Danmei

[Propaganda below] - Major Spoilers Warning!

Baili Qingmiao from Devil Venerable Also Wants to Know

Submission: Her character arc is so good and im so proud of her 🥹 

Additional Propaganda: Baili Qingmiao's story is about breaking out of cycles that trap us in toxic situations. She is the last primordial goddess going through her tribulation, but some asshole thought he'd interfere making him her tribulation. She just wants to help people, but she can't escape her attachment until a bunch of demonic cultivators form a community around her and help her conquer the part of her is sabotaging her and the rest of the world.

DVAWTK Carrd Link 

Bai Rong from Thousand Autumns

Submission: She's funny, pretty, and goes through a great character arc. 

Chu Yue from Global Examination / GUEE / QQGK

Submission: She is the best friend anyone could ever have, and she is compassionate and kind despite the horrible things she's had to endure. She's a vital part in taking down The System (TM). 

Hua Xiangyi from Qiang Jin Jiu

Submission: Surprisingly skillful player in a complicated political arena. Her love interest is her stepdaughter (same age as her). 

Murong Mengze from Yuwu / Remnants of Filth

Submission: 

Okay, this is a tricky one. Major spoilers ahead. Murong Mengze was born biologically male but raised as a woman for her protection by her mother, who used medicine to make Mengze appear female. For most of the novel, Murong Mengze has a female identity and is referred to with female pronouns. At the end of the novel, it seems she is set to reveal herself as a man after taking control of Chonghua, and the narration refers to her with male pronouns at the very end. We don't actually see her unveil herself as a man, though. I'd say that she counts as a transgender woman, but it's okay to disqualify her. Anyway, the real propaganda is that she is an excellent puppeteer, pulling the strings behind the scenes without anyone realizing for a very long time. She controls the kingdom of Chonghua at the end of the novel. 

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Qiu Congxue from Devil Venerable Also Wants to Know

Submission 1: I haven't finished reading this book yet but Qiu Congxue is just the funniest character to me. her immediate suggestion to any problem is horrific, traumatizing violence and is confused by how this might be inappropriate or undesirable for some people. ultimate problem causer without realizing she might be causing problems. a genius to herself and no one else. she let her body be eaten by hungry ghosts for her cultivation. head intact, body skeletal and she likes it that way. when asked what she should do to interfere with the enemy while undercover in their territory, her sect leader and our protagonist Wenren E replied that her mere presence is enough interference in itself. my stupid queen <3

Submission 2: Skeleton lady full of ghosts (literally). 

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Qi Zhuyin from Qiang Jin Jiu

Submission: Female general in love with her stepmother. Known as the Wind Guiding the Scorching Plains.

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Shu Yanyan from Devil Venerable Also Wants to Know

Submission: Aroallo queen <3 

DVAWTK Carrd 

Song Qiutong from The Husky and His White Cat Shizun / 2ha

Submission: I just think it would be funny to have her here.

Ye Wangxi from The Husky and His White Cat Shizun / 2ha

“Among the 72 glorious cities of Rufeng Sect, there is not even one man.” - Ye Wangxi, The Husky and His White Cat Shizun, Chapter 215 (Wiki)

Submission: Righteous, dignified, loyal, brave, etc.

Mod Propaganda: The “last gentleman” in Rufeng Sect, according to Taxian-jun, who she fought to the end in the first timeline when the Rufeng Sect leaders had already bailed 

[danmeiexcerpt]

Before Han Cheng could stop her, Qi Zhuyin lifted the curtain with the sheath of her blade and tilted her head to peer inside. Hua Xiangyi had yet to have her head covered with a veil, and there was a golden jade phoenix coronet perched on her head as she looked at Qi Zhuyin in shock, her chest pounding hard. She did not have a clue what Qi Zhuyin was trying to do.

"Yo." Qi Zhuyin greeted her. "Stepmother."

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I think Hua Xiangyi’s conversation with Qi Zhuyin before her deployment to Dengzhou explained it best why the winner of the throne can only be Shen Zechuan. The moment Li Jianting chose to deploy Qidong to attack Dengzhou while Libei was heading to fight Amu-er, she already lost to Shen Zechuan.

Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye made the choice for Libei and Lu Guangbai to go on the expedition against the Biansha tribes knowing it was the best momentum right after Hasen’s death to end Amu-er’s reign. If they missed this timing, Amu-er would recruit new generals and launch attacks on Dazhou using the Scorpions, who have already infiltrated Qudu and the imperial palace.

Xiao Jiming could have backed up Shen Zechuan on the fight against Qudu, but it was still extremely risky. Going by the number of troops alone, Shen Zechuan most likely would have been defeated by Qidong, and subsequently without his support, Libei would lose to the Biansha Cavalry.

“Shen Zechuan's withdrawal of troops when you attack Dengzhou is a minor matter, but Xiao Chiye's military defeat is a major issue. A military expedition afar is arduous. Without Shen Zechuan, the 90,000-strong Armored Cavalry will undoubtedly be defeated. Should the Biansha Cavalry stage a comeback at the time, the common people in the three regions to the east would still have to face this menace. Your loyalty today is to make the expectant common people in the three regions suffer again.”

Li Jianting was driven to a corner as her origins were starting to be questioned and she also couldn’t keep letting the rebel forces continue to get stronger. She already lost the war of words; as Shen Wei’s infamy couldn’t tarnish the Prefectural Lord’s reputation. Furthermore, once Xiao Chiye returns victorious from the expedition, he and subsequently Shen Zechuan would have risen to prominence amongst the common people. At that time, it remains to be seen whether her claim to the throne would still be accepted as legitimate by the people. Her best opportunity was, both politically and militarily, when Libei was away at the expedition.

It was the best time for Li Jianting to launch her attack, but it was also the worst time for Dazhou to have her launch the attack. In the end, it was as Hua Xiangyi said:

“The opportunity Commander-in-chief Qi speaks of is not an opportunity for Dazhou or the common people in the world, but merely for the emperor.”

Now, personally, I love Li Jianting. She is an intelligent, dignified, and talented woman. But this is where they differ: Shen Zechuan chose to risk himself for the people, while Li Jianting chose to risk the people for her victory. I’m not saying that Li Jianting is a power-hungry ruler who was willing to sacrifice people’s lives for herself, but she was willing to take risks for the sake of the bigger picture. This brand of ruthlessness shows that she is truly the student of Xue Xiuzhuo; the mastermind who killed Li Jianheng, forced Hai Liangyi to his death, and tried to kill Xiao Chiye and Yao Wenyu.

"You stop at nothing to kill others and yourself." Yao Wenyu released his grip on the chess piece. "You won't be able to save all of the so-called masses in the world."

Yet at the same time that Li Jianting was betting on Qi Zhuyin’s deployment for her victory, she failed to understand Qi Zhuyin’s character and motivations. Qi Zhuyin did not waver because of a noble title, but because she understood the real stakes. Otherwise, Hua Xiangyi could not have possibly moved her no matter what she said. Shen Zechuan won because he and Qi Zhuyin naturally shared the same cause: to save the common people.

“Shen Zechuan improves the lives of the people so that they thrive. He has just cause, and he has the respect and support of the people—he is the hope of all in the world." She slowly raised her eyes to gaze at Qi Zhuyin, as if she was gazing at the stabilizing force that would determine the rise and fall of the empire. Her gaze held both admiration and heartache. "And now, the lives and deaths of the people all lie in this one decision of yours."

Qi Huilian dared to bet on Fengquan, and Shen Zechuan dared to bet on Qi Zhuyin. True to how they were taught by Xue Xiuzhuo and Qi Huilian respectively, Li Jianting regarded people as pawns, while Shen Zechuan regarded pawns as people.

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Some of these may be background ships, others may be canon by word of god.

Propaganda

Qihua: No Propaganda Submitted

Vegaspete: Most fucked up ship that somehow ends up the most wholesome in the show in the end. They're the only people who can handle each other

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Chapter 150: Trecherous Minister

OH MY FUCKING GOOOOOD!!!

HOLY SHIT, STEPMOTHER?????

OMG WTF!!!

Holy hell this has to be a dream. Qi Zhuyin calling Hua Xiangyin step mother has me serious TWEAKING!!! OMG! WTF!

OMG!

I seriously read a GB Novel where the plot was basically fucking your step-father (there's context to this I swear) So reading Qi Zhuyin calling Hua Xiangyi stepmother with very similar context to the novel I just finished (fire read 10/10 btw. The female lead is a freak who tiers her stepfather out daily and i live for it) is giving my flashbacks!

omg yes! Im so excited for them! FINELY! I'VE BEEN WAITING!

I'm so sat at attention now, YES!

I need their ship name ASAP!!!

Qiang Jin Jiu: Ballad of Song and Sword

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Hua Xiangyi commission from twitter

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QiHua 💋

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Fanfiction Recommendation

Summary: Hua Xiangyi stood still for a moment, her hands tightly clutching onto her handkerchief as her eyes remained fixed on Qi Zhuyin. There were all kinds of different people in the marketplace such as old and young adults, children that ran around filling the air with their laughter or couples clinging to one another. But to her, Qi Zhuyin was the one that stood out the most, illuminating the whole place in a vast variety of colors, as if there had never been any space for anyone else in her eyes to begin with.

Teen And Up Audiences, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Characters:  Hua Xiangyi, Qi Zhuyin

Relationships: Hua Xiangyi/Qi Zhuyin  

Other Tags: Canon Compliant, Post-Canon, During Canon, Hua Xiangyi POV, Horseback Riding, Kisses, Women in Love, One Shot, Established Relationship, Fluff

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Who’s the real you? The person who did something awful... or the one who’s horrified by the awful thing you did? Is one part of you allowed to forgive the other? [insp]

Li Xiangyi & Li Lianhua | Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023)

For @mysteriouslotuscasebookweek prompt, Day 4: grief

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Mysterious Lotus Casebook | pov: there are only 2 beds

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Web Novel Women Tournament 

[Please be kind and respectful in the notes. Anti-Propaganda is NOT allowed.]

Hua Xiangyi from Qiang Jin Jiu

Submission: Surprisingly skillful player in a complicated political arena. Her love interest is her stepdaughter (same age as her).

Shu Yanyan from Devil Venerable Also Wants to Know

Submission: Aroallo queen <3 

DVAWTK Carrd

[danmeiexcerpt]

Hua Xiangyi was bundled up in a fox fur robe today. Going by the quality of the material, she had most likely brought it along from Qudu. It was pure, unadulterated white. Fluffy fur lining the sides of her cheeks accentuated her clear-as-autumn-waters eyes, bringing out the vividness in them and making them appear even more distinct. She looked just like someone's pampered daughter. The fingertips on the plum blossom branch were fair and dainty, never having been tarnished with a single speck of dust before in this life.

Qi Zhuyin inexplicably inclined her head and watched for a long time.

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SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

Next up is the Canon Side Ships Tournament.

Submit a Canon Side Ship, along with where they come from and (if you want) propaganda through ask or submit a post. Make sure to include the names of both characters and a ship name if they have one.

Submissions will be closing on the 28th of June. The tournament itself will be starting the same day, a first for this blog.

Top 4 submissions are the ones I submitted myself.

@tournament-announcer also tagging @web-novel-polls, @danmei-in-polls

Submissions in bold have propaganda, submissions not in bold do not have propaganda. Whether they do or do not have some already, you are still free to submit some.

SUBMISSIONS:

Qihua (Hua Xiangyi and Qi Zhuyin): Qiang Jin Jiu

Yuchi (Yuki Sohma and Machi Kuragi): Fruits Basket

Garlan Belrott and Jurien Valiente: Cinderella Phenomenon

Dalinie (Dalia and Genie): Aladdin 2019

Longli (Shangque and Jieli): Love between Fairy and Devil

Buntoine (Bunnie and Antoine): Archie Sonic Comic

Girimeia/Meiaris (Meia and Giris): Inazuma Eleven!

Nishikimi (Nishio Nishiki and Nishino Kimi): Tokyo Ghoul

Huntlow (Hunter and Willow Park): The Owl House

Aisha and Alec: Worm

Julerose (Juleka Couffaine and Rose Lavillant): Miraculous Ladybug

Harumichi (Haruka Tenoh and Michiru Kaioh): Sailor Moon

Royai (Roy Mustang and Riza Hawkeye): Fullmetal Alchemist

Nicky Hemmick and Erik Klose: All For The Game

Nerevar and Almalexia: Morrowind

Bryling (Grayling and Bryony): Wings of Fire

Morchid (Orchid and Mangrove): Wings of Fire

Tauhopper (Tau and Treehopper): Wings of Fire

Burnetspot (Silverspot and Burnet): Wings of Fire

Six-claws and Kindle: Wings of Fire

Katydid and Malachite: Wings of Fire

Whiteout and Thoughtful: Wings of Fire

Bess Marvin and Addy Soctomah: Nancy Drew 2019

Shellfur and Fernstripe: Warrior Cats

Spinnerella and Netossa: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Brightheart and Cloudtail: Warrior Cats

AlanJeff (Alan and Jeff): Pit Babe

Ink and Pa: Bad Buddy

Vegas and Pete: Kinnporsche

Aylin and Luna: 23.5

Sound and Win: My School President

Manta and Reef: Wings of Fire

Caoxiang (Gu Xiang and Cao Weining): Faraway Wanderers/Word of Honor

Jack and Zhao Zi: HIStory 3: Trapped

Amy and Rory: Doctor Who

Alexis and Rosalina: Scarlet Hollow

What the Girlfriends (Georgie Barker and Melanie King): The Magnus Archives

Dr Delbert Doppler and Captain Amelia: Treasure Planet

The Drs Possible (James and Ann): Kim Possible

Felix and Calhoun: Wreck it Ralph

Plague Knight and Mona: Shovel Knight

Crystal and Gharial: Wings of Fire

Pepa and Félix: Encanto

Gruniper (Grover and Juniper): Percy Jackson

Oyeicher (Oyei and Cher): Wandee Goodday

Xuanli (Jiang Yanli and Jin Zixuan): The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation

Rupphire (Ruby and Sapphire): Steven Universe