#WangJue

[sinfulpatata]

the one that got away

"i write the regrets of our love on burning paper and send its ashes to your new lover."

: au where lwj gets betrothed to nmj post-burning of cloud recesses for political reasons. Cue unrealized wangxian AND nielan 🤩😍

[lilkikayart]

Made more progress on my silly wip 👀

Hoping to summon more Wangjue enjoyers with this 🙏🤧💕💕💕

[baka-bun]

Randomly had an idea for a wangjue au so I need to speak it into existence!

Recently and in the past, I've read stuff with the troupe of "Person A is sent as Person B's wife to be a sacrifice". And my brain was like, "Why not consider LWJ and NMJ in this scenario.

Some some random points I'm coming up with on the spot:

■ NMJ is a God/Beast/Dragon/Bull (? Anything can work here) that has recently changed the past few centuries. Previously, humans had been able to live peacefully along side him. But something happened. 🤔

□Could be betrayal? He's been corrupted? The villagers somehow harmed/slayed his brother?

■ LWJ gets chosen to be the bride after his brother goes missing. Both were considered good candidates with their musical talents. LXC was just the first choice due to his more friendly appearance.

□ Turns out NMJ encountered his future "bride before" when LWJ was little. Back when his wrath was more suppressed? Or maybe while he's still grieving the loss of his brother? (Depends where the plot goes).

■NMJ had never been that interested in these "brides". Until he encounters LWJ 🤭

□ At some point we need LWJ playing the guqin or humming for NMJ 🙏

[riikaa-chan]

[cosmic-carpals]

a fun thing about shipping nmj and lwj is that you can look at any nielan fanart and pretend it’s lwj instead of lxc

[wangxianficfinder]

In the mood for...

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1. In the mood for Wei Wuxian being raised as a fierce corpse like Wen Ning, so he has super strength and doesn't need to eat and all that. Anything past that can be a surprise: is he raised by the Wens and must fight against his friends? By the Jins when everyone else thinks he is dead? Does he somehow raise himself? Etc. Thank you!

to share this burden you must first live by shi_q1ngxuan (M, 3k, WangXian, JYL & WWX, Angst, Temporary Character Death, Golden Core Transfer, Fix-It of Sorts, Demonic Cultivator LWJ, Everybody Lives, except for wwx, Yúnmèng Siblings Feels, Is it really a happy ending if one of them is a corpse?, Character Study)

There Are More Than One Reason Undead Raise Series by Storyboradinventor (M/T, XuanLi, WangXian, JC & WWX, Undead!WWX, Angst, Canon Divergence, Undead!Yiling Patriarch, Sunshot Campaign, Bittersweet Ending, Some Humor)

❤�� A Corpse Called By Name by jaemyun (Not rated, 60k, wangxian, angst w/ happy ending, zombie apocalypse, zombie WWX, yunmeng trio) It's a modern setting and zombie apocalypse AU, so it's a bit different from what was asked. But it's a very good fic that does have wwx with super strength!

monsters cannot break her stride by Stratisphyre (G, 3k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, JYL Lives, outsider pov)

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2. Hello!! Your blog is such a masterpiece, great public service, thank you so much!

Can we get some recs for fics where LWJ does get married during his years of waiting? Maybe for convenience, maybe by obligation to his clan... If Wei Wuxian is back it would be even more fun, but not necessary

Thank you! @eldritch-bisexual​

The light of you will stay by orphan_account (M, 74k, wangxian, LWJ/OFC, arranged marriage, hurt/comfort, canonical character death, angst w/ happy ending, endgame wangxian)

Ghost Wedding by nirejseki (G, 4k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Ghost wedding, Introspection, Crack Treated Seriously, mostly seriously anyway, Good Uncle LQR) does it count if it's Wei Ying's ghost he's marrying? 😅 then Ghost Marriage by Nirejseki fits

We can light a match and burn it down by Ibijau (T, 78k, WangXian, Arranged Marriage, Canonical Character Death, Angst, Pining, Canon Divergence, Morally Ambiguous Character, Friendship, platonic marriage, Open Marriage, Happy Ending)

alloy by darkredloveknot (enheduane) (E, 3k, WangJue, Background romantic wangxian, Lwj pines for and grieves wwx, Hook-Up, Grief/Mourning, Dirty Talk, NMJ POV, Bottom LWJ, Emotional Hurt/Comfort)

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3. hi! i really like the absolute vibes of mdzs siblings being ride or die for each other, so i'd love (adore, really) some fics that demonstrate that? specifically like someone doing batshit stuff to keep their sibling safe (say like, cut out their core, or walk into enemy territory to seek the person who *checks notes* singlehandedly murdered a BUNCH of ppl with your surname, or like, that bridge scene in fatal journey i forgot a lil) i know this isn't rly a simple tag to search so thank you!!

Duel of the Twins by @theladyofravenclaw​ (T, 29k, wangxian, JYL/JZX, star wars au, scifi, major character death, canon-typical violence, mild gore, mild body horror, mentions of suicide, angst w/ happy ending, yunmeng siblings feels, twin prides of yunmeng angst, WIP)

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4. Itmf your favorite fics of 2023 (or late 2022) so far! I feel like the newer fics always get buried by more well-known writers so I'd love to read great fics from lesser known writers that deserve some more love.

💙 Su She Eats his Heart Out by KizuKatana (T, 16k, WangXian, 3rd person pov, implied offscreen wangxian sex)

💙 Call again by apathyinreverie (T, 5k, wangxian, LXC & LWJ, LXC & WWX, modern, oblivious WWX, gremlin LXC, smitten LWJ, possessive LWJ, not Jiang friendly, hinst at mafia, fluff, romance)

💖 Paths untaken by apathyinreverie (T, 6k, wangxian, LSZ & WWX, canon divergence, fix-it, fluff, not cultivation world friendly, smitten LWJ)

💖 One Can Keep A Secret (If He Does Not Know It's There) by H_Belle (T, 5k, wangxian, NHS & WWX, modern w/ cultivation, inventor WWX, secret identity, identity reveal, YLLZ WWX, rogue cultivator WWX, pining LWJ, WWX pov)

Late Night, North Station by raitala (G, 9k, WangXian, LSZ & LWJ, Modern AU, Kid Fic, Gen or Pre-Slash hints of wangxian, finding your found family, A-Yuan is a sweetie)

hey I just met you, and this is crazy by KeriArentikai (E, 9k, WangXian, POV Outsider, Woke Up Married, married in vegas but with a twist, (the twist is that they totally meant to), Getting Together, Love at First Sight, LWJ Has a Canonically Big Dick, Size Kink, Dirty Talk, Coming Untouched, Unrealistic Sex, Wangxian Speedrun)

perennial by jublis (Not Rated, 173k, WangXian, Canon Compliant, Heavy Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Humor, Domestic Fluff, Golden Core Reveal, BAMF WQ, Good Uncle JC, Grief/Mourning)

Wind Rose in the Clouds by PaidSubscription (M, 202k, wangxian, post-canon, slow burn, hurt/comfort, getting together, first time, smut, fluff & angst, case fic, social commentary, ptsd, sick fic, communication, inventor WWX)

Mud on Your Feet by AvoOwO (Not Rated, 59k, WangXian, Post-Canon, Sleepwalking, Sleeptalking, Angst, Insomnia, Delusions, Hurt WWX, Soft JC, Protective JC, Fluff, Angst with a happy ending, PTSD)

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5. Also itmf really good long fics! Ones that have great world building and character arcs, just an epic tale, the kind that you put down and just go wow. Preferably completed fics but I'm also okay with WIPS if they've not been abandoned.

I usually mean long by like...looooong so anywheres around 80k to start. But for that one I was more looking for good plot/worldbuilding, which can be done in shorter fics! So as long as that's there (that feeling of "omg this world is amazing and full and I want to live here") I think the rec would be great! (The more fics the better tbh 😌)

💙 Song Unwritten by Kytrin & Mslead (E, 94k, wangxian, temporary character death, angst w/ happy ending, fix-it of sorts, cql meets mdzs, parallel universes, transmigration, yiling wei sect au, YLLZ WWX)

❤️ a stone to break your soul, a song to save it by rikke (M, 180k, wangxian, Canon Divergence, arranged marriage) 

Love Song In Reverse by timetoboldlygo (T, 237k, WangXian, Amnesia, Canon Divergence, Angst with a Happy Ending, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Falling In Love, Slow Burn, agressively mixing and matching novel and cql canon, No Homophobia, Mentions of Starvation, Parental WWX) 

you’ve ruined my life (by not being mine) by cicer (E, 132k, WangXian, Modern AU, Developing Relationship, Idiots in Love, Awkward Flirting, teenage romance, Shameless WWX, slowburn, Demisexuality, references to lqr’s a+ parenting, references to jfm’s a+ parenting, but we’re gonna get a happy ending ANYWAY, references to yzy’s a+ parenting, Background NMJ/LXC, hints of nmj/lxc/jgy, bottom LWJ in chapter 15) 

Time Kept Flowing by notoneforreality (T, 201k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Grief/Mourning, major character death is wwx, who comes back, Family, Autistic LWJ, Kid Fic, JC and LWJ raise the kids, Co-parenting is hard, Emotional Hurt/Comfort) 

❤️ kick at the darkness ‘til it bleeds daylight by AlfAlfAlfAlfAlf, tardigradeschool (T, 75k, WangXian, Hurt/Comfort, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Eventual Happy Ending, Getting Together, Burial Mounds Settlement Days, Inspired by The Parent Trap (1998), Kid Fic, teen shenanigans, two a-yuans, Fluff and Angst) 

Give Me A Reason by useless_slytherclaw (M, 251k, ZhuiYi, LSZ & LWJ & WWX, Junior Quartet, Angst with a Happy Ending, Heavy Angst, Friends to Lovers, Post-Canon, Canon Compliant, Mutual Pining, Minor WangXian, Minor JL/OYZZ, Aged-Up Character(s), Grief/Mourning, PTSD, Dreams and Nightmares, Hurt/Comfort, Rogue Cultivator LJY, Family Feels, Demisexual LJY, Injury Recovery, Love Confessions)

soaring, carried aloft on the wind by Skadiseven (E, 68k, NieLan, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Arranged Marriage, Horses, Swordfights, hunting hawks, and braids of course, Romance, Friendship, Twin Jades of Lán Dynamics, Light Angst)

Duel of the Twins by @/theladyofravenclaw​ (T, 29k, wangxian, JYL/JZX, star wars au, scifi, major character death, canon-typical violence, mild gore, mild body horror, mentions of suicide, angst w/ happy ending, yunmeng siblings feels, twin prides of yunmeng angst, WIP)

Twin Demons of Mò by XiaoFeiFei (M, 358k, MXY & WWX, WangXian, Implied/Referenced Suicide, Injury, Abuse, Twin Demons of Mo, MXY Lives, Major Character Injury, Implied/Referenced Self-Harm, Angst, Minor Character Death, Angst with a Happy Ending, Character Death, Minor Implied/Referenced Incest, Implied/Referenced Torture, Near Death, Near Death Experiences, Canon Divergence, Self-Harm, Found Family, Sexual Abuse, Rape/Non-con Elements, POV Alternating)

I will be chasing a starlight by feyburner, sundiscus (E, 71k, WangXian, Star Trek Fusion, Vulcan LWJ, Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers, Misunderstandings, Mutual Pining, Eventual Smut, Angst with a Happy Ending, Pon Farr, Mind Meld, Fuck Or Die, Anal Sex, Hurt/Comfort)

A Narrow Bridge by FrameofMind, Jo Lasalle (Jo_Lasalle) (E, 700k, WangXian, Time Travel Fix-It, Canon Divergence, Slow Burn, Getting Together, First Time, Pining while fucking, Burial Mounds Settlement Days, Angst with a Happy Ending, CQL Verse, almost everybody lives/almost nobody dies, epistolary-ish, canon-ish side pairings, radishes)

An Elegant Solution by giraffeter (E, 205k, niewangxian, canon divergence, arranged marriage, friends to lovers, fix-it, everyone lives au, courtship, polyamory, smut)

There was that snow storm ask for long fics earlier this month, anon could read through that for recs too

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6. for the next itmf, i am in search of some wei changze & wei wuxian interactions, or just some fics that explore wcz character (we see so little of him in both canon and fanon). there is many about and focusing at wei ying's mother but i need a little of daddy wei. specifically, is there any fics where it's only CSSR that dies? thank you for the good work 🤍

the world wags on by justdoityoufucker (T, 5k, WCZ & WWX, WCZ & LQR, WCZ/LQR, canon divergence, pre-canon, not everyone dies au, not Jiang friendly, past child abuse, canon Jiang family relationships, parent-child relationship, not YZY friendly, pre-relationship)

tall as the mountains that sheltered us by thelastdboy (M, 4k, CSSR/WCZ, CSSR & WWX & WCZ, wangxian, canon divergence, CSSR & WCZ live, crack treated seriously, childhood friends to lovers, genius WWX, inventor WWX, bg character death, happy ending, WCZ pov) re that rec for #6, cssr doesn't die in this one tho.

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7. Hi! itmf for nhs & wwx friendship exploration where they get to gossip and shit talk about everyone and everything while painting fans or smth also being menaces to society or just gremlins in general and then protecc each other from people that want to hurt them and just being besties

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8. Hello! for next itmf I would like find fic like "if you can't beat them, recruit them" or basically fics where wwx is politically savvy and very clever boi who plays everyone behind their backs while being his competent and talented self

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9. Hello there, for IITMF can I have some fics where lan zhan is kinda being overwhelmed by his feeling of love and adoration for wei Ying? Or where lan zhan is being reminded that he loves wei Ying so freaking much. Preferably where they're in an established relationship, but anything is okay really. TYSM have a nice day.

💖 Pentimento. by orange_crushed (E, 73k, wangxian, modern, college/university au, art conservation, museums, pining, not actually unrequited love, angst w/ happy ending, misunderstandings, smut, major character injury, hospitalization, hurt/comfort, past incarceration, forgery) They get together pretty quickly so much of the fic is established

🧡 paint smears on sunny days by SnowshadowAO3 (E, 53k, WangXian, Comfort, Fluff and Smut, Everyone Is Alive, Modern AU, Dadji, Mutual Pining, Happy Ending, Brief Alcohol Mention, Masturbation, Blow Jobs, Hand Jobs, Accidentally co-parenting with your son's art teacher, Fatherhood)

I know what my heart wants by yakuso5u (Not Rated, 28k, WangXian, Modern AU, Single Father LWJ, Fluff, Mutual Pining, Getting Together, Accidental Child Acquisition, Domestic, Slice of Life, Christmas references)

live from new york by varnes (E, 87k, wangxian, JYL/JZX, This is a SNL AU, however the juniors are featured and there are lots of shenanigans!, slow burn, friends to lovers, pining, getting together, happy ending)

box your errors by mellowflicker (T, 42k, WangXian, Modern AU, single dad lwj, Domestic Fluff, Family Issues, Slow Burn, Kid Fic, let lwj have friends agenda, Hurt/Comfort, Pining)

总有一天; a place to hide (can’t find one near) by yiqie (E, 76k, WangXian, Modern AU, Pianist, Getting Together, Mental Health Issues, Suicide Attempt, Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, Hospitals, Overdosing, Eventual Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, Additional Warnings In Author's Note)

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10. Hello! Hope you doing fine!

A) I've been thinking about swords in mdzs, in particular about how jl inherited suihua and now I'm in the mood for a fic where wwx passes suibian to wield to someone. Preferably Lan/Wei/Wen Sizhui or another kid whom he adopted or accepted as a disciple, just want to see him pass on his legacy as a once a great swordsman in the form of suibian to someone who makes him proud

B) Also it'll be cool if there was a fic where he gets to inherit his parents swords, either his mother's or father's or both even

10A)

❤️ kick at the darkness ‘til it bleeds daylight by AlfAlfAlfAlfAlf, tardigradeschool (T, 75k, WangXian, Hurt/Comfort, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Eventual Happy Ending, Getting Together, Burial Mounds Settlement Days, Inspired by The Parent Trap (1998), Kid Fic, teen shenanigans, two a-yuans, Fluff and Angst) (Link in #5) WWX passes Suibian to A-Yuan, can't remember if it happens on screen though

Just as the Snow Melts by draechaeli (T, 66k, WangXian, XuanLi, SongXiao, Everybody Lives, Canon Divergence) has wwx passing suibian to lsz

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11. itmf: fics where wangxian simply take a step back from the cultivation world. be it that they live in a bamboo hut in the middle of the forest, are rogue cultivators going where the chaos is, or simply deny the cultivation sects of their help, or just come to save the day and go back to their sweet married life; if they happen to show the faults from both gusu lan and yummeng jiang sects as well even better. I have been feeling bitter these days, those boys deserve so much

the journey is far from over series by lastdboy (E, 164k, LXC & LWJ, LWJ & MM, Madam Lan & LWJ, wangxian, modern, canon divergence, everyone lives au, Madam Lan lives, post-sunshot, selectively mute LWJ, wen remnants live, LWJ saves the Wens, whipping, neurodevergent LWJ, stimming, hurt/comfort, angst, coming of age, slow burn, recovery, mental health issues, references to depression, single parent WWX, eventual smut)

To live with no regrets Series by Lyna_Mei (E, 66k, WIP, WangXian, Fix-It of Sorts, Canon Divergence, Angst, Self-Esteem Issues, Golden Core Reveal, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex, Oral Sex, Bottom LWJ, Top WWX, Developing Relationship, non-consensual marriage, CQL-Verse, Case Fic, Established Relationship, Somebody Lives/Not Everyone Dies, Cultivation World Critical, Not MY Friendly, Family Feels, Found Family, WWX Has a New Golden Core, Top/Bottom Versatile | Switch WangXian, Anal Sex) First part is how they leave the cultivation world. Second Part is when the sects come to ask for help

❤️ Attempting the Impossible by Ariaste (T, 36k, JC & WWX, WangXian, Reconciliation, Adoption, Adopted Children, JC POV, Family Feels, Family Fluff, the Yunmeng Bros make up, Post-Canon, the Wangxian Need More Kids agenda, Original Character(s), Kid Fic, Family Drama, Fluff, and like a tiny dab of angst, [PODFIC] Attempting the Impossible by Ariaste by lunatique) lan zhan has a falling out with LQR and builds a house for Wei ying outside of the CR, and they adopt eleventy kids (JC POV fic)

And They Have Escaped The Weight of Darkness by cosmicmilktea (T, 10k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Amnesia, Memory Loss, Grief/Mourning, Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault, Screw the Cultivation world tbh, The Lan precepts deserves better, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Falling In Love, domestic life, Social justice boyfriends wangxian, Happy Ending)

Rules and Regulations by Reverie (cl410) (T, 1k, WangXian, Post-Canon lan sect rules, Baby Lans, Established Relationship, POV LWJ, LWJ has had Enough, Antagonistic LQR, not like majorly but he is Not Happy and Not Shy about sharing his feelings, Angst with a Happy Ending)

wide enough and wild by impossibletruths (E, 64k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Getting Together, Canonical Accidental Baby Acquisition, Families of Choice, References to Depression, Happy Ending, I Swear To God I'm Giving Them A Happy Ending, Overzealous Use Of Imagery, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Well Except WN But He Was Already Dead So, Fix-It of Sorts, [Podfic] Wide Enough and Wild by semperfiona_podfic (semperfiona))

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12. hello mods 💞 im in the mood for some juniors quartet time traveling fix its

❤️ Tragedy is Not the End by Hobbsy3 (T, 358k, wangxian, Time Travel, Torture, Hurt/Comfort, Golden Core Reveal, Canon Divergence from Qiongqi Pass, Angst with a Happy Ending, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, Yunmeng sibling bonding, good dad wwx, good dad lwj, JZX Lives, JYL Lives, Junior Quartet Dynamics)

Would You Come Home? by s6115 (Not rated, 46k, WangXian, Junior Quartet Centric, Time Travel Fix-It, Canon Divergence, Junior Quartet Dynamics) Though has a rather loose definition of "Time Travel" that the Juniors achieve

❤️ nevermore, nevermore by agloeian (T, 120k, lan sizhui & everyone, wangxian, canon divergence, time travel fix-it, hurt/comfort, fluff, angst w/ happy ending) Also, if you don't mind only one junior (that is, Sizhui) traveling back, since I haven't read any others with all/most of the juniors going back; nevermore, nevermore by agloeian is very good!

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13. Okay, thought might be too specific and not exist, but I’m in the mood for a fun fic of teenage cloud recesses era defense of WWX’s honor, after Lan Zhan makes a move. Preferably with Jiang Cheng being a good brother and also in an absolute tizzy. And like it was all totally consensual and actually pretty tame, but Lan Zhan was being a Top, and they were being their WangXian selves so it’s very much like “Lan Wangji you must take responsibility!” Maybe other Jiang family members show up at the lectures since it’s kind of an inter-sect incident at that point. Just cloud recesses era defense of Wei wuxians honor. (Not looking for any non-con or anything too explicit, just like, young love) Thank you for everything you do! @fibbunny

SIMILAR! could you find a way to let me down slowly, if you're leaving baby let me down slowly by ravenditefairylights (M, 36k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Golden Core Reveal, Implied/Referenced Sex, Miscommunication, Somebody Lives/Not Everyone Dies, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Twin Prides of Yúnmèng Dynamics, Hurt WWX, Mutual Pining, Unreliable Narrator, Self-Esteem Issues, Twin Prides of Yúnmèng Feels, Protective Siblings, Trauma, Slightly dubious consent, courtesy of drunk sex, Inventor WWX, Genius WWX, Phoenix Mountain, Chronic Pain, Getting Together, Fix-It of Sorts, One Braincell Trio, PTSD)

SIMILAR! The Teapot Plot by ToxicAngel13 (M, 51k, WangXian, Misunderstandings, protective Jiang siblings, Golden Core Reveal, Golden Core Transfer Fix-It, Idiots in Love, Post-Sunshot Campaign, Pre-Burial Mounds, Potential for M-Preg, Fix-It, Emotional Hurt/Comfort)

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14. hi lovelies, do you you know if there are any formula one fics out there 🥺

Twitter thread by Cosmicmilktea, cosmicmilktea wrote a super cool f1 thread on twt with fanart! i absolutely adore this story

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15. Does anyone know some fics of Zewu-jun in seclusion that deal with his mental health/grief? Maybe ones where he sees ghosts/hallucinates?Thank you!! @the-vaguely-shifting-void

but then the earth comes back to life, and the sun must go on rising by corduroyserpent (T, 9k, XiYao, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempt, Grief/Mourning, background wangxian, LXC in Seclusion)

sleep tight, in a new light (through another warning call) by ilgaksu (T, 13k, XiYao, Post-Canon, LXC in Seclusion, Grief/Mourning, Dead Dove: Do Not Eat, Please read author's note at the beginning, lack of autonomy, Dubious Consent)

Scholar's Rock by Zaatar (G, 3k, LXC & LWJ, XiYao, Canon Compliant, Grief/Mourning, Character Study, POV Second Person, POV LXC, Post-Canon, Angst, LXC in Seclusion, LXC Has Feelings, Twin Jades of Lán Dynamics)

Soft Sword by CwythanWind (T, 1k, XiYao, Post-Canon, LXC in Seclusion, Canon Compliant, Grief/Mourning, Ghosts, dreamy and meditative, so many metaphors, swords in particular are a metaphor for a lot, colors too, arrays are a love language, Gentians, ambiguous but also definitely a happy ending, the zine was called second chances for a reason)

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16. Hi there! I love what you guys do so much. I am in the mood for a fic where Mo Xuanyu is also a major character. I just want some good recommendations with mxy in them as well bc I love seeing how different authors write him. I am willing to read fics that have him together with Wangxian, but that is not necessary. Sorry if this is a weird request but I would appreciate help finding new fics. Thanks so much! 💜 @flamboyantly-asexual

Pocketful of Soul by Jenrose (T, 182k, WIP, WangXian, Time Travel Fix-It, Canon Divergence, It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, BAMF MXY, MXY Lives, Genderfluid MXY, MXY Backstory, POV MXY, If At First You Don't Succeed Try Try Again and Again and Again, Wangxian Speedrun, times three because time travel, Found Family, Genius MXY, Genius WWX, Not particularly JGY friendly, CQL-based) TT MXY - be still my beating heart, this story forever changed how I saw MXY. He must be protected at all costs.

Twin Demons of Mò by XiaoFeiFei (M, 358k, MXY & WWX, WangXian, Implied/Referenced Suicide, Injury, Abuse, Twin Demons of Mo, MXY Lives, Major Character Injury, Implied/Referenced Self-Harm, Angst, Minor Character Death, Angst with a Happy Ending, Character Death, Minor Implied/Referenced Incest, Implied/Referenced Torture, Near Death, Near Death Experiences, Canon Divergence, Self-Harm, Found Family, Sexual Abuse, Rape/Non-con Elements, POV Alternating) (link in #5)

Serrated by InkSplatterM, MrMissMrsRandom (E, 194k, WangXianYu, Canon Divergence, MXY Lives, Dom MXY, Sub LWJ, Slow burn) the Sacrifice ritual leaves MXY and WWX sharing a body; WangXianYu

Different Paths to the Same Route by JustAWanderingBabbit (T, 184k, jjin guangyao & lan xichen & nie mingjue, 3zun, lan wangji & wei wuxian, canon divergence: AQ becomes XXC and SL’s first disciple) MXY is rescued from his shack at Mo Manor to resume cultivational training; he becomes a significant supporting character (and, in a delicious irony, one of the inventors of magical genetic testing) WWX is resurrected, but by different means.

514 by lao_you_tiao (T, 978, Canonical Character Death, Canon Compliant, Introspection, Angst, Heavy Angst, Ficlet, Implied/Referenced Suicide) MXY’s final thoughts before his death

Those 13 Years Were a Lie by AitchNKay (M, 11k,  Attempted Suicide, Angst, mentions of offscreen rape, Canonical Character Death) WWX (who has survived incognito) and MXY during the Years of Mourning; mind all the tags—this one gets dark dark dark)

Mo XuanYu Deserves Happiness by Daddy Jiang Cheng (gotaemin) (G, 1k, MXY crushing on JGY (who sees his brother as a useful tool.))

MXY Centric (no ships, unless you count established WangXian in background), chapter 30 of How Rare Would You Like Your Ship? by Befallings (Not Rated, 68k, WIP, Ratings vary, Tags vary, Ships vary) a Useless Onmyoji Family-inspired AU with MXY as an earnest-but-klutzy Magical Boy under the rascal-guru tutelage of WWX and adult supervision of LWJ

Catching Fate by XiaoFeiFei (G, 3k, gen, MXY & everyone, pokemon fusion, modern, WIP) a wild Trubbish invites herself into the life of beleaguered Pokémart employee MXY.

@/zeldacw has a lengthy MXY-centric comic series on Twitter, covering the events leading up to his suicide and continuing into his afterlife with OC Hell Judge Sir Xu; some of it is also available on her Tumblr

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17. Hi!! Love to all the mods for their hard works! 💙💙 iitmf a fic where wwx is an author!

Hooray for Murder! by wearing_tearing (M, 47k, WangXian, NieLan, XuanLi, Modern AU, Additional Warnings In Author's Note, Murder Mystery, Case Fic, POV Alternating, Writer WWX, Pining LWJ, Canonical Character Death, WWX Has Memory Issues, Confessions, First Kiss, Smart JYL, Scheming NHS, True Love's Kiss, Happy Ending)

Bestseller by pupeez4eva (M, 7k, WangXian, Humor, Post-Canon, Wherein WWX writes erotica based entirely on his own sex life, and now everyone is reading it, and I mean everyone, though no one knows that WWX wrote it, WWX has a lot of regrets)

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[aishangotome]

Chapter 14-3 Unpredictable Wind and Rain (風雨不測)

Chapter 14-2

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Instead of directly answering my question, Ning Ji pointed to the unfinished Go game beside him and gestured for me to take a seat.

Following me, Ning Ji sat down opposite me and picked up a white stone.

Ningji: As you can see, Princess, the white stones are now cornered. One wrong move, and it's a bottomless abyss.

Princess: You're saying that the white stones are you and Wang Jue, and the black stones are the Gao family?

Ningji: The Gao family has everything—the support of the noble families, the backing of the scholars, and even the prestige among the common people.

Ningji: But for me… my power is granted by the ruler. Without the ruler, it ceases to exist.

Ningji: The balance of power will not last forever, and Gao Zhuo won't allow it. In the long run, it's just waiting to be defeated. We will lose one day.

Princess: So, you need Chen Qi.

Ningji: Indeed. Without their support, we might as well surrender.

Ningji: For us, this is the only bargaining chip, the only way to break the deadlock.

Princess: The Black Cloud Cavalry is unparalleled in valor, even capable of contending with the Red Robe Army. Isn't the Minister being a bit too "cautious"?

Ning Ji chuckled, but placed this crucial stone on the corner of the board. At first glance, it seemed like a wasted move.

Ningji: Princess, look at this game again. If you were playing the black stones, where would you place your stone?

Princess: ...Here. Placing it here would block the white stones' flow with just one move…

I was about to place the stone, but suddenly realized something was amiss.

Looking up, Ning Ji was no longer looking at the board, but at me with a smile.

Ningji: What do you think?

Princess: So… it's to make Gao Zhuo "move" first, to better attack his weaknesses.

Ningji: Indeed. By revealing a weakness, you can make a clever opponent overlook the hidden details.

Princess: You seem to have not explained… why this plan was completely kept from me.

Wang Jue, knowing my anger hadn't subsided, stood up and bowed deeply to me.

Wangjue: This plan is like pulling a whisker from a tiger's mouth. Initially, only I, the Minister, and General Chen Xiu knew about it.

Wangjue: We were worried that if you and Chen Qi knew the truth, Gao Zhuo's spies would find clues, and… we were even more worried that you would be in danger.

Princess: When did Chen Qi find out?

Ningji: After General Chen Xiu woke up, he learned of Chen Qi's reaction and felt bad, so naturally, he...

Recalling Chen Qi's devastated appearance, I couldn't bear it either, let alone his own brother.

I lowered my eyes to observe the Go game. The outcome of this match was still unclear.

Princess: At this point, what are your chances of winning?

Ning Ji could no longer remain indifferent. He didn't answer my question.

Ningji: I was confined to the palace two days ago by the commander of the Imperial Guard under the pretext of changing defenses. I'm afraid Gao Zhuo will act soon.

Wang Jue also stepped forward, grabbed my arm, and pulled me towards the back hall.

Wangjue: Auntie, the Minister and I are in a life-or-death situation with Gao Zhuo now. Escaping is useless. But you're not.

Wangjue: You should leave through the secret passage quickly. I'll send someone to escort you. Chen Qi must be on his way as well. Don't worry about us.

I stopped in my tracks, causing Wang Jue to stumble and look at me in confusion.

Princess: I'm not leaving.

Princess: I might have something Gao Zhuo wants. If I stay, your chances of winning will be greater.

Wang Jue wanted to say something more, but then, as if he had made up his mind, he nodded solemnly and didn't insist further.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew into the hall, interrupting my words and rattling the window lattice.

Following the wind was the panicked and trembling announcement of the palace attendant.

Attendant: Your Majesty, Your Majesty… all the palace gates have been closed!

Ning Ji abruptly stood up, and Wang Jue's expression grew even more somber. He raised his hand.

Wangjue: Defend the main hall.

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Chapter 14-4

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[dvasva]

Update!!!!

Chapter 21 of the Housewifes Guide to Causing Chaos is available now!

Wei Wuxian talks with A-Yuan, Lan Wangju drinks vinegar, Lan Jingyi has a good time.

[doomonfilm]

Thoughts : The Grandmaster (2012)

It’s good to know that despite all of the innovations and changes that have come with film over the years, kung-fu movies remain a staple genre.  Interestingly enough, however, the genre has adapted subtle elements from the previously mentioned innovations, and integrated these elements in ways that amplify the already immersive experience the genre presents.  New legends have stepped to the forefront as well, chief among them being Ip Man, the man responsible for training Bruce Lee.  Of the many movies made about him, my favorite (at the moment) is hands down Wong Kar-wai’s romantic take on the man, The Grandmaster. 

Ip Man (Tony Leung), a grandmaster in the Chinese martial art discipline Wing Chun, is a reflective member of the Foshan population with a reputation as a formidable opponent.  China is divided into a Southern region, where Ip Man resides, and a Northern region, where area grandmaster Gong Yutian (Wang Qingxiang), a Wudang Boxing practitioner, has decided to step down.  In the wake of this move, his disciple Ma San (Zhang Jin) is appointed as the new Northern grandmaster, and Gong Yutian suggests the Southern region appoint their own.  As the Southern grandmasters argue, however, Ma San takes an aggressive stance, which in turn sets a tone of Northern dominance.  Gong Er (Zhang Ziyi), the daughter of Gong Yutian, arrives in hopes of convincing her father to change his mind and save her family legacy, but Gong Yutian is insistent on stepping down in his own manner.  The Southern grandmasters nominate Ip Man as their representative, and he visits a number of them on an educational mission prior to facing Gong Yutian.  In the wake of the two grandmasters meeting, however, an exchange of ideals takes place rather than combat, leaving Ip Man as a true grandmaster, Ma San as a sitting tyrant, and Gong Er as a victim of ideals set by the times.  In a final effort to save her family legacy, Gong Er visits Ip Man, and in their confrontation, a connection is forged that alters the path of both of their lives forever.

Ip Man has always stood for a higher standard of honor, but the way that Wong Kar-wai manages to fold complex ideas of unconditional familial love versus respect-born love from an equal brings new depths to the honor.  On top of that, Ip Man is thrown the gauntlet of duty versus passion, where his skill makes him the proper candidate, but his nature makes him hesitant to immediately answer such a brash nature of call.  Once the nomination is accepted, however, he still takes the time to prove his skill and worth through a series of rites of passage, which not only instills faith in those that nominated him, but unifies the Southern region in their cause.  Ip Man exudes the qualities of knowledge, wisdom and understanding that are hand in hand with the martial arts, while showing a dedication to both his blood family and the family he is tied to by discipline.  The way that he walks his path and chooses to navigate his battles further drives that knowledge, wisdom and understanding concept home.

Wong Kar-wai does a great job of recontextualizing Wing Chun and many other disciplines to those who may be more so film fans than fans of the kung-fu genre.  The entire film echoes Doctor Zhivago, with the narrative now focusing on a struggle for ideals, all with the backdrop of war remaining perfectly in place, as well as the iconic train imagery.  The previously mentioned war remains an invasive element, brutally interrupting our narrative in this film, as well as bringing tragedy to Ip Man that propels him forward towards Gong Er.  The humanization of Ip Man and Gong Er, both presented as formidable and lethal fighters, is often not explored deeply in kung-fu films, but with the flourish that Wong Kar-wai provides, that humanitarian display of deep emotion and passion plays front and center.  Gong Er’s journey is especially tragic, as the gender roles and moires of the time pushed her towards being a doctor, a respectable and successful title in its own right, but at the sake of duty for saving her family legacy, a sacrifice that clearly pains her deeply.

The elaborate backgrounds and environments that the characters maneuver through are breathtaking, especially the combat locations.  In terms of combat, Wong Kar-wai uses frame rate shifts and cutaways beautifully to punctuate key moments in the battles, which are quite often the slight details that only those familiar with martial arts may notice.  In turn, the camera manages to dance among the moments quite well in terms of cinematography, catching all of the intimacy and respect that is being presented in the frame.  The intimacy and respect is amplified by the numerous use of stunning close-ups, giving us subtle insight into the deep reflection that many of the characters go through.  Wong Kar-wai meshes the several distinct story styles together through very natural tonal shifts, allowing all elements to feel present in the narrative and equally focused, though distinct elements are showcased at proper times.

Tony Leung brings traditional leading man aspects to the Ip Man role, displaying a pure and tender connection with Song Hye-kyo, while providing viewers with a richly nuanced and textured connection with Zhang Ziyi, whose intensity burns through the limits of the frame.  The Southern masters provide a deep range personalities, from the humor of Zhao Benshan to the artistic passion of Chang Chen, and several shades in-between.  Wang Qingxiang represents the fading honor of a bygone era, especially in the sense that he passes along the title out of a seeming necessity, but the wisdom is handed over only when the calling to do so is fulfilled.  Zhang Jin and his brash, boorish nature make him a proper protagonist for a film that concerns itself with ideals of honor, beauty, passion and romance.

I’m not sure that I want other directors of Wong Kar-wai’s ilk doing kung-fu films, but the work of art that he created in The Grandmaster is an undeniable glowing achievement.  Catch it while it’s streaming on Netflix, or seek out a copy for your personal library, as it is well worth the time and effort.

[lennat2]

Imagine if the reason that Wei Wuxian never answered Inquiry is because Lan Wangji would play it right after waking up

And there was no way Wei Wuxian was gonna get up at 5 in the morning to answer the phone even if he IS dead as a doornail, thank you very much

[stellarflex]

[lilkikayart]

Okay I said I wouldn't share anymore of my nmj/lwj wip, but I'm so slow 🐌😥

I can't help it, so here's a little peak at the day version (I put the night one again for comparison, hehe) . It's still very much a wip, especially the hair lol I'm still figuring it out.

[baka-bun]

Just putting this out there, but an au with fierce corpse NMJ x LWJ would be interesting 👀🤭

@peerlesscucumber and I were blabbing last night and she said it'd be if Xue Yang went behind GJY's back and made NMJ into one.

Like imagine NMJ Frick fracking LWJ 🥵 It'd be even more intense than with normal NMJ

Cgicticiviyvog

Some time I'll draw art for it @lilkikayart

I'm just busy with other wips currently 😭

[riikaa-chan]

Chapters: 35/? Fandom: 陈情令 | The Untamed (TV), 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù, 魔道祖师 | Módào Zǔshī (Cartoon) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Lan Zhan | Lan Wangji/Nie Mingjue Characters: Lan Zhan | Lan Wangji, Nie Mingjue, Lan Huan | Lan Xichen, Jiang Cheng | Jiang Wanyin, Nie Huaisang, Xue Yang | Xue Chengmei, Meng Yao | Jin Guangyao, Wei Ying | Wei Wuxian Additional Tags: Angst, Slow Burn, Feelings Realization, Misunderstandings, Pining Lan Zhan | Lan Wangji, Hurt/Comfort, Retelling, Protective Lan Zhan | Lan Wangji, Eventual Smut, Protective Nie Mingjue, Wei Ying | Wei Wuxian is a Little Shit, Ghost General Wen Ning | Wen Qionglin, Good Uncle Jiang Cheng | Jiang Wanyin, Supportive Lan Huan | Lan Xichen, Scheming Nie Huaisang, Heavy Angst Summary:

In the aftermath of the Sunshot Campaign, Lan Wangji faces a three-year exile in Qinghe as punishment. Meanwhile, Nie Mingjue grapples with the specter of a looming Qi deviation.

Amidst the harsh winds of fate, their paths intertwine, unspoken emotions simmer beneath the surface, hidden by duty and tradition. But when a long-forgotten threat resurfaces, both men must confront their deepest secrets and desires, they must navigate the treacherous waters of love, risking everything for a chance at redemption and salvation.

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The amazing artwork included in this project is made by the incredibly talented @bakabun please check their other works 🩷

[cosmic-carpals]

i think this is interesting bc i see lxc as a sex-repulsed aroace guy who just cannot stop making friends with people who want him carnally and is in denial that they do (we know he blinds himself to things he doesn’t want to see in people he cares about). i’m imagining a post-sunshot scenario where a combination of lwj’s distress at wwx not acting normal and nmj’s annoyance at lxc valuing jgy so highly (possibly lwj’s as well, i don’t think his feelings on jgy really come up in mdzs) result in them spending more time together, which leads to a relationship. they both have to pretend very hard that they are not trying to spite lxc with it. they are also very much not telling lxc about it. because lwj and lxc look so similar, lxc would probably feel pretty violated to find out that lwj is sleeping with someone lxc really is opposed to the idea of sleeping with, and would worry that nmj was only with lwj as a placeholder for him. as it is, lxc is completely oblivious and is mostly kind of glad nmj has stopped making advances, though he’s not sure why. it’s also fun to have nmj be lwj’s first baby crush, which he forgets in favor of his feelings for wwx, but rebounds back to when wwx’s personality changes. for nmj, i think he’s always considered lwj someone he has to be nice to in order for lxc to keep liking him but hasn’t had very strong feelings about outside of lamenting that nhs should try to be more like him. i imagine you get a nice moment where nmj looks at lwj and realizes he sees more than a solemn copy of lxc. i don’t think this changes anything else in canon; i think lwj, with his firm principles, still rescues wwx, still fights his elders, and is still punished for it. nmj dies while he is secluded, and he has to grieve him alone, because no way is he tainting lxc’s memory of his best friend with that.

we've thought about nmj/lxc but has anyone else considered nmj/lwj

[aishangotome]

Chapter 14-2 Within a Short Period of Time (須臾之間)

Chapter 14-1

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No matter how I racked my brain, I couldn't recall ever meeting Gao Zhuo.

Princess: I've never met him.

I answered with certainty, and Li Rui fell silent along with me.

Princess: But for him to gather information about me like this, to monitor me… there must be something he needs from me.

Princess: If he doesn't get this "something," he won't do anything to me.

Li Rui's eyes curved into a smile. I knew he was trying to reassure me.

But beneath that calm and carefree façade, there was inevitably a hint of gravity and worry.

Princess: Fortunately, it seems Gao Zhuo doesn't know about the existence of Jiaren Fang. That's at least a bit of good news.

Li Rui: You've only been in Nancang for a short time, yet you've already found two Fangzhu. The Empress entrusting Jiaren Fang to you early on was indeed a wise decision.

Princess: Right now, there are two Fangzhu available, "Zhuming" in charge of the gambling house and "Qingyang" in charge of maritime transport.

Princess: But these two areas happen to be where we have little leverage against Gao Zhuo.

Li Rui: What about the Guiye Army?

Princess: After the last palace coup, they no longer have the element of surprise. Any mobilization now would definitely be detected by Gao Zhuo.

Li Rui: After Chen Qi left the city, the Imperial Guards almost all went over to Gao Zhuo's side. You still want to enter the palace?

Princess: I think I've guessed their plan, but Gao Zhuo won't make a move until Chen Qi is far away.

Li Rui gazed at me for a while, then sighed softly. He took out a uniquely shaped jade token from his sleeve and placed it in my hand.

Li Rui: I know I can't stop you. If not for my current position, I would definitely go with you.

Li Rui: There are a few hidden agents placed in the palace by Baixiao Pavilion many years ago. They won't be exposed unless absolutely necessary. If you need help, this jade token can protect you.

Princess: If Gao Zhuo makes a move, will you be…

Li Rui shook his head with a smile.

Li Rui: Baixiao Pavilion has always remained neutral and doesn't participate in worldly affairs or political disputes. Yuyan Tower is definitely safe, don't worry about me.

Li Rui clasped my hand, the warmth of his palm making the cold jade token feel hot.

Li Rui: Be careful.

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The young attendant pushed open a crack in the door, candlelight spilling out in a thin line.

Attendant: Princess, this is the end of the secret passage. Once you exit, you'll be in the back room of the main hall, which you should be familiar with.

I nodded to him. As expected, the palace guards were heavily fortified and airtight. Thankfully, Li Rui had left me this "back door" beforehand.

Pushing open the door of the secret passage, the main hall was empty and silent.

I walked all the way to the front hall, only to see Wang Jue and Ning Ji engrossed in something at their desks, neither of them raising their heads.

Wangjue: More and more unruly! How dare you... without my permission...

Wang Jue, hearing the sound, was about to lash out, but abruptly stopped when he saw me.

Wangjue: Auntie, why are you here? ... Where did you come from?

Princess: The secret passage.

Wang Jue glanced at Ning Ji with a guilty look.

Princess: I should have known. With the frequent palace coups and years of internal strife in Nancang, there had to be an escape route in the palace.

Princess: What I didn't expect was that this secret passage not only connected the inside and outside of the palace, but also had an exit under the moat.

Ning Ji put down his brush and approached me.

I took out Chen Xiu's jade pendant and tossed it lightly onto the wooden desk, right under Wang Jue's gaze.

Princess: Tell me, is he still alive?

Wang Jue and Ning Ji looked at each other for a few seconds, both nodding in agreement.

Ningji: Yes, he was indeed injured in that day's palace coup, but his life is not in danger.

Wang Jue also nodded repeatedly.

Perhaps the many days we had spent together had allowed me to understand him to a certain degree. From his eyes, I could indeed see enough sincerity and honesty.

Wangjue: Auntie, do you believe us?

Wang Jue spread his hands with a helpless look.

Wangjue: All of this was indeed our plan—General Chen's "death" was also part of it.

Princess: That day, Chen Qi and I searched the moat and its surroundings thoroughly. Did he also leave through the secret passage?

Wangjue: Yes.

Princess: And the rest, those soldiers, the conflict between you and Chen Qi, were all just a smokescreen?

Wangjue: Yes.

Princess: Then Chen Xiu... where is he?

Wangjue: General Chen is recuperating at the temporary palace. It's filled with my people and the Minister's. It's very safe, not a single whisper has been leaked.

Confirming that Chen Xiu was safe, I felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from my heart.

But then, a surge of anger followed.

Princess: Now tell me, what exactly is your plan?

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Chapter 14-3

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