#jiuyue

[dailyfigures]

Jiu Yue ; Non-Human ☆ Good Smile Arts Shanghai

[chuslitrr]

Been scrolling through your profile for a bit and it had me wondering, where did the jiuyu ship even come from?

Shen jiu = died and got his body taken over by an mxtx protagonist

Mo Xuanyu= died and got his body taken over by an mxtx protagonist

I made that correlation and then realized.... they'd both look pretty fire together

[lizhly-writes]

hiiii welcome back to my shen jiu luo binghe roleswap. i wrote this today, and i think i might have to delete it, buuuuut i still like it, so: here you are.

There was a child kneeling obediently on the ground before him. His name was Shen Jiuyu.

Luo Qingling wondered about that name. 九雨. Take a character off, and the boy would be Jiu, lucky number nine in a long line of dirty children tied to the belts of cruel men scavenging through the streets. Luo Qingling still remembered what that was like. Sometimes too well, it seemed. Wasn't it a terrible thing, looking at a promising young disciple's face and only seeing how many coins they'd sell for?

Hey, do you know why everyone calls you Zero? It's because you're not even worth --

Sometimes, Luo Qingling hated children.

It wasn't nice. It wasn't fair. It wasn't good. Luo Qingling did his best not to think about it. An honorable, righteous cultivator couldn't hate children, and even if they did, they certainly weren't allowed to act on it.

The idea of it was there, nonetheless.

"Why did you come to Cang Qiong?" Luo Qingling asked steadily.

Even at first glance, it was obvious that Shen Jiuyu didn't need to. He might have worn the dust of the streets, but he was too polished to pass as any random throwaway urchin. His walk was too smooth, his manners too perfect. When he poured tea, he did so with the grace of a well-trained servant.

A well-trained servant of this young age, especially one that showed signs of literacy, was valuable. Certainly worth more than little Luo Ling. With enough time and ambition, it wasn't impossible for him to become the steward of some rich household and in that way, live a good life.

So, then: why Cang Qiong?

[lunar-bunn]

I have lots of thoughts about The Double Duke Su and The Marriage of the Di Daughter Duke Su and how much the drama de-fanged him by seemingly pretending that the last third of the novel doesn't exist (my guy has such a tragic backstory, like there are layers to the tragic that shen yurong and the princess can be considered a fun aperitif)

[coolcatsodalite]

Wedding post part 2! The ceremony!

Crow fidgeted nervously as he awaited his beautiul bride's arrival. It all felt so embarrassing. He wasn't used to so many eyes on him at once. His claws snagged slightly in the lace of his tunic as he anxiously fussed with the hem. He almost missed the guests standing to watch Moon's entrance, but once the harp's first chord rang out, he snapped up to attention.

As soon as he laid eyes on her his anxiety melted into a smile that threatened to tear away his cheek stitching.

Her hair was shining brilliantly in the dappled sunlight, and he could already smell the fresh picked herbs in her hair and bouquet from the other end of the aisle. As she approached, the lovely scent enveloped him and he felt so safe it was as if the crowd had disappeared around them. They sang their vows as their hands were tied with a soft lace. It was only when everyone cheered that Crow remembered they were watching. But she was here with him now and that made all the difference.

And the first dance!

Moon couldn't tear her eyes away from husband as they glided across the dance floor. She loved the way it felt to call him that. Her sweet, loving, beautiful husband. Neither of them would be alone again. They vowed to stay by the other's side as much as possible.

She felt like they were the only two in the world; like they were dancing on a perfect cloud just for them. Crow's strong arms held her close, claws catching in her long hair. It was only when the chandelier came into view that she realized she truly had created a magic cloud under their feet. They giggled to themselves as it drifted them around the room full of loved ones. The guests applauded and hollered at the lovely display. Some of them threw their own magic into the air, adding lovely sparkles and swirls of color to the atmosphere. It would be quite the night to remember.

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[eohachu]

"whose is it??!?" "jiuyue's" P LEASE

[spock-adoodledoo]

sighhhhhhhhhhhh when will fei ren zai get more likers in en fandom

[wilburgersoot]

Do you guys like it?

[stopaskingme]

omg, I just saw the 5-min 'extra' episode; the writers absolutely knew they fucked up with that last scene and had to do the - 'oh no, the main couple is totally fine and domestic and living the happy lovey-dovey life' backtrack like Mr. Queen.

not only could they not get A-Li's original voice actor to come dub it, but Xiao heng, what have they done to you? your character's all gone all vanilla!

not afraid to say the last scene pissed the hell out of me. did Xiao heng survive to return to her? how? The visuals from the battle clearly showed he was outnumbered and ready to face his death. they didn't show his face either, which is a cop out because seeing his reaction to reuniting with her would make it real. while this drama wants to keep the ending ambiguous.*

(*I heard there was a special epilogue? but it's not included in the original run, so I am discounting it.) not to mention, we only ever see A-Li in full red in those flashback fantasies with Shen Yurong; you know the one where he be playing the flute and she's dancing and pleasantly entranced in the harmonious love they shared.

it's an idealistic moment, which probably never happened, and is there to serve as a symbol of 'when times were good' between the two of them.

so, taking all that into account, and in the final scene, A-Li is wearing all red, AND, she'd explicitly discussed her plans if Xiao Heng died in battle and never returned ("I'll wear my hair up like a widow for the rest of my life," she told Jiang Yuanbai.) - I absolutely read this scene as a reunion in heaven. She's in her full red, and we never see his face even as he comes charging in on a horse; white jade cat dangling from his belt.

it's a joyous reunion in death. and I hate this for them because everything in the writing was signposting as happily ever after for the couple. This ending was most definitely drawn up to get people talking, even after the show ends, but it betrays the spirit of the show so much that I'm just pissed.

you can argue that the Dai kingdom took Xiao Heng alive, and somehow, the Emperor brought Xiao Heng back for this triumphant reunion. But that would be reaching.

Textually, it's absolutely implied that Xiao Heng does not make it. Even if the overwhelming enemy soldiers do not convince you, Lu Jin and Wen Ji's death should.

Sigh.

Su-guogong, su-guogong. After your dramatic entry in the first episode, the way you endeared yourself to the audience with your thirst for drama and then the way you and A-Li made us kick our feet when you started to fall in love and flirt. what an utter fucking waste.

[alipeeps]

Episode 36

Xue Zhao: *calls Xiao Heng his brother-in-law*

Xiao Heng: *bluescreens*

Oh they *definitely* boned after the camera panned away from that kiss.

And now we know what Xue Li's plan was/what the drug she got from Jiuyue was.

Aaaaand Wanning's time as a hostage absolutely was exactly as bad as I suspected it was. It doesn't excuse what she's been doing but it does explain her interest in Shen Yurong and her jealousy of Xue Fangfei... her feeling like they had something she could no longer have. It also explains why the emperor lets her get away with so much - guilt over what happened to her (and the fact she weaponises it to get her own way as we saw with the changes to the entrance exam).

The fake pregnancy is particularly cruel given her history though - I suspect it's unlikely that Xue Li would have any idea about what she went through as a hostage and her resulting infertility but tbh who knows?

Sure does suck to be an imperial doctor though.

Well, colour me intruiged:

As a whumper, this gives me sooo many fic ideas! 😁😂

I freaking love Xiao Heng's friendship with the emperor.

And it turns out their common enemy is Lord Cheng... because Xiao Heng (well both of them really) believes Lord Cheng killed his father in order to take his place at the northern border so he could build prestige and an army to challenge the emperor. (Makes you wonder why the younger brother was chosen as crown prince and not him - with good reason it would seem!)

Meanwhile Shen Yurong continues to be living his worst life. There's no way out for him now he's been babytrapped too and dude is just pretty much dead inside:

And Xue Li is fully embracing her decision to be the chess player rather than the pawn:

Hnnnngggh... emperor of Zhao will ally with Yao and provide his troops to the emperor as long as Xiao Heng agrees to his conditions - what do you want to bet his condition is that Xiao Heng marries Jiuyue?

I'm honestly surprised Wanning didn't straight up lose her shit and attack Consort Li.

Ooooh Shen Ruyong is playing some chess master shit himself here. Finding a way to "save" Wanning's baby and reputation that conveniently gets him out of taking responsibility for it/being forced to marry her.

Oof and the visual framing. Literally him now standing above her. He has the upper hand:

Sucks to be you Li Jin.

[rose-tinted-vision]

Fic: 浮生若梦 | life is like a dream

Fandom: The Double (墨雨云间)

Relationship(s): Xiao Heng & Wen Ji & Lu Ji, Xiao Heng/Xue Fangfei

Summary:

Wen Ji peers at the couple, humming in thought, “have you prepared any baby names, then? How about Yue’er? or Xin’er?”

loosely based off this edited ending! | read on ao3

The sound of metal against whetstone was the only thing that occupied their camp, the harsh sounds mingling with the buzzing of mosquitoes that pierced the night air. The area was otherwise silent, with the three of them too exhausted to speak, much less do anything beyond the bare essentials.

“How long have we been out here?” Wen Ji caves first, hunched over his knees as he sharpens his sword. 

“Three weeks. You should know,” Lu Ji says, stoically cleaning the blood off his blades– they would just get stained again the next day, as it had been the last few days, but the repetition helped. 

It helped him to focus his mind, focus on something other than the exhaustion in his bones that was starting to hinder his movements, focus on something that was not the amount of times Wen Ji and their zhujun had nearly died earlier today.

It was a given that the war was tiring, more draining than what they were accustomed to. Their opponents this time weren’t some two-bit criminal who hardly knew how to fight– these soldiers were trained, well versed in their own martial arts, and they were heavily outnumbered, with their numbers declining with each passing day. 

Their zhujun had sent word for reinforcements, but who knew whether they would survive until then?

“Three weeks…” Wen Ji repeats slowly, “is that considered lucky? The army of Dai doesn't seem to be slowing down.”

“Idiot, are you scared of dying?”

“Of course not! Who's scared of death?” Wen Ji declares with his chin raised defiantly, which Lu Ji meets with an impassive stare. 

Wen Ji wasn't fooling anyone– not them, at least– they could see the fear written all over his posture, plain as day. But who wasn’t afraid of death? And if they died here, there would be no one to collect their bodies, no one to bring them back home. It was an understandable fear, and a commonly shared one. 

The silence between them stretches, with neither Wen Ji or Lu Ji backing down from what had evolved into a staring contest, until their zhujun shifts, clapping both of them on the back as he declares, “I promised my furen that I'll survive. So naturally, we'll survive.” 

…who were they to disobey their zhujun?

“Understood.”

—

So they hack, they slash, and they raze their enemies to the ground, never once straying too far from each other's sight.

There had been one too many near misses, some that Lu Ji was nearly too late to save them from– his hair might be greying from all the stress, if it wasn't already– he sees the exhaustion mirrored on his companions faces, and he doesn’t know how much longer he can hold on, with his arms only growing heavier with each shichen that passed.

(Lu Ji knows that he might not survive this war.

That was something he has made his peace with, oddly enough. The only regret he had would be that he wouldn't be able to protect zhujun and Wen Ji anymore).

He cuts down another two, dodges another three, and considers the merits of giving in to the fatigue beckoning him to death’s arms. He very nearly does give in to the temptation of sleep, when– 

“That's the army of Zhao’s flag!” Wenji shouts over the clamour, nodding towards the southeastern direction.

Sure enough, like rays of light piercing through the blanket of dreary clouds obscuring the clear blue sky, steadily approaching them were troops carrying the flag of the Zhao army, with Situ Jiuyue fearlessly leading the charge. 

The new addition rightfully scares the Dai army, who scramble to regroup, retreating by one li before the pressure of their reinforcements. It isn’t an overwhelming swoop, or an end to the battle, but it was a reprieve nonetheless. 

“My brother says we can’t spare any more men,” Jiuyue says regretfully, before looking their zhujun over, “Xiao Heng, are you injured anywhere?”

“No.”

“Good, don't let yourself get injured. I don't have much poisons with me.”

“Fine, you’re only asking him, are you?” Wen Ji says with a snort, “he is–” 

Lu Ji elbows him, fully aware of what he was about to say next. Trust the idiot to be so tactless– who didn’t know how Jiuyue felt towards their zhujun? To flaunt their zhujun’s marriage in the face of their saviour was just thoughtless, too thoughtless. 

“This one thanks the Princess for her help. Our Emperor should be reaching in a day,” their zhujun tells Jiuyue, before turning to address them at large, “just hang on until then.”

“Understood,” Lu Ji answers with a bow. The reinforcements would boost their troop’s morale temporarily, which gives them a chance to turn the tides. 

They would survive.

—

“You have no idea, niangzi,” Wen Ji cackles, expertly dodging his zhuren’s lethal fan that had immediately come flying at him, “zhujun looked so cool, picking up your jade pendant and holding it between his teeth! Just like a real general!”

“Eleven lashes,” zhujun says, catching his fan with a flourish as he perches on the side of his furen’s chair. 

(Lu Ji winces– that might cause Wen Ji’s injuries to reopen– they hadn't completely healed yet, it being a mere week since their return from the borders).

“I’m complimenting you!” Wen Ji protests, “and niangzi likes hearing of how dashing you were out there anyway.”

“Make that twenty-two,” zhujun drawls, raising a brow in warning, “or do you want thirty?”

Lu Ji shares a look with Fangfei niangzi, who gives him a knowing smile– he doesn’t know whether he should be scared or not, considering how scary she could be– he had bore witness to the entire play that she put on, after all.

(He briefly wonders how much she had seen, how much she knew.

She’s like a mind reader! Wen Ji had once exclaimed, after witnessing another of her brilliantly executed plans).

“Aiya, fujun, I was the one who asked Wen Ji to share more stories,” Fangfei says, slipping an arm around his waist, “and it was nice to hear about how you fearlessly took down so many soldiers of Dai.”

“You’re going back to acting again?” their zhujun smirks, seeing through her at once. 

But the fondness in his gaze is palpable as he looks at his wife, who had rest her head against his chest, smiling coquettishly at him– and that was Lu Ji’s cue to get out of the yard, dragging Wen Ji along with him– he did not want to play audience to whatever they liked to get up to together.

—

This time, it was their turn to watch as their zhujun and his furen put on a show, taking on the role of enamoured lovebirds exploring the night markets hand in hand.

“What do you say, how long until we become uncles?” Wen Ji lands silently beside him, failing to properly stifle his wince– he’d likely landed on his bad ankle which hadn’t properly healed yet– one of their spoils of war. 

Lu Ji himself had a shattered wrist bone, but that had healed faster than Wen Ji’s broken ankle, because unlike the fool, he knew how to properly rest instead of overworking his injured arm. 

“A year,” Lu Ji replies, continuing to silently shadow their zhujun. Word was that bandits had entered the city disguised as vendors, looking for an opportunity to cause chaos and set up their racketeering business. He’d spotted a few suspicious individuals earlier and taken note of their stall location– but their priority tonight was the furen’s protection– those thugs they could deal with later. 

“A year? You think they’ll move that quickly?” Wen Ji asks, scandalized, “I was going to give it at least two years, and that is the very least!”

“Are you blind, or just dumb?” Lu Ji deadpans, gesturing to the besotted couple below, who were clearly struggling to maintain their propriety in public. 

Their zhujun had offered his furen a spun sugar candy in the shape of a cat, leaning in to whisper something (no doubt improper) into her ear, which had her flushing a bright red. Lu Ji can only let out a long-suffering sigh as Wen Ji giggles at the scene. He had thought them more proper than that, but he’d underestimated the rush of being newlyweds, he supposed. 

Wen Ji peers at the couple, humming in thought, “have you prepared any baby names, then? How about Yue’er? or Xin’er?”

Of course he had prepared one. But he wasn’t going to tell the blabbermouth that.

(It proves to be not useful, when their niangzi announces her pregnancy a few months later, which catches the both of them off guard. They had clearly underestimated how far gone their zhujun was.

Turns out, they had already agreed to name their kid Tong’er).

[chuslitrr]

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[yeliuxi]

Fic Writer Q&A

Tagged by @dragongirlg-fics :") Thank you ahh

How many wips do you have currently?

I think 5. Though all having various degrees of actually aiming to finish and post haha

For Qi Ye - The longer Ming Hua fic. Ming Hua's impressions of Jing Beiyuan and his bullshit throughout the years

Also for Qi Ye - My main fic. The genderbend modern organized crime AU that I have been working on for years now with femme-but-also-kind-of-becoming-butch-at-the-end Jing Beiyuan + butch Wuxi. But I ended up drawing a lot of it to procrastinate the writing... so now I have a lot of art (including first attempts to draw NSFW art), and not even a complete outline

& another for Qi Ye - Just straight porn featuring Jing Beiyuan domming Wuxi. Also topping like Jing Beiyuan initially wanted to do in the novel. But that's a separate sex scene. That's all

For MDZS - modern AU inspired by my RBB prompt. Lan Wangji has feelings for Wei Wuxian & when helping him out Lan Xichen accidentally ends up dealing with his own problems

For Locked Tomb - Palamedes/Camilla gender thesis fic. Where they fuck (? Masturbate? What happens when you share a body) and cope in unhealthy ways and Pyrrah is there going "wow yeah that's fucked up. Do you feel fucked up about this" and having an uno-reverse moment about her in Gideon 1's body

Still in brainstorming phase but The Double femslash where jealous Situ Jiuyue indeed "knocks up" Xue Fangfei. They blow off steam and the fake pregnancy drug is administered in sexy way lolol. The two lines of ":0 Whose baby is it" "Jiuyue's" live rent free in my head

More of the Q&A below

Which one are you finding the hardest to finish?

#2... It keeps growing... I thought I would end with an AU equivalent of Jing Beiyuan faking her death but then I started writing post-fake death... and now it's 90% ex-criminal-but-still-committing-a-continuous-crime Jing Beiyuan relearning how to be a normal person and Wuxi fitting herself back into a normal life 🤦🏻‍♀️Also did I mention the procrastination with my drawings?

What does it usually look like when inspiration strikes for you?

Unfortunately I think when I am most inspired it prevents me from writing haha. I get all excited and then stare off imagining the scenes... and do not write them. But there is a moderate amount of inspiration where I go onto 4thewords co-op writing battles and write out 10k in a day. I had several of these days in July and then have not since...

Do you curate playlists for each fic or is your process different?

No... I feel too much pressure to have songs that "relate" to the fic and I don't like doing that because it's time consuming and burns my energy that could be spent writing lol. Also I don't usually do any creative things with music because it's distracting to me

Do you go balls to the wall and write as you go or are you more organized?

I am a pantser mostly (tragic result of often having more vibes than plot thought out haha) but for certain long fics I will put together a detailed outline

Tagging: @difeisheng @geneticcatalyst @minnarr and whoever else wants to :D Yes this includes anyone reading this. Even if we aren't mutuals haven't talked etc. Just say I tagged you because I did and I am nosy and want to read it

[diamantdog]

love that situ jiuyue just throws venomous spiders at people lol

[coolcatsodalite]

Wedding post part 3/3!

Pictures!

Congrats to the happy couple!