#oh that is not a happy minshan right there

[daily-suyao]

[jin-zixun]

ok ok ok ok ok ok ok so... the whole thing where JGY has different smiles for different people... And one of them is just for lan xichen, and then he's got one for 'useful people'. And that sounds a whole hell of a lot like su she, su she is the most useful of people and he'd be happy enough with that. I mean, that's definitely the smile he gives him in their first on screen meeting in jinlintai so... makes sense right? I mean... JGY would want to encourage SMS to continue being useful, right?

So uh... How does JGY smile... What smiles does he give Su She... Literally any other time than that first meeting...? I mean lock in ur answers now I guess because I brought pics under the cut.

Oh. He doesn't. He doesn't smile. At Minshan.

Because smiles are performative and he doesn't need to perform? He doesn't need to worry? He doesn't need to wear a mask? Because this is an aspect of his life that has caused him pain at having to hide away and deceive and he can afford to drop with one person who won't in turn drop him? Because he... Doesn't really like Minshan? ...It's probably not that one.

IDK I just think it's neat! Crunchy little analysis tidbits in there. Because yeah it's kinda easy to assume one thing based on what's said, I mean who else does that refer to so well, but... Actual story here seems to be a lot more interesting.

(there are a couple where he's kind of smiling? Maybe? So I can include them here too! The first one is JGY hearing NHS passed out from shock and is telling SMS not to toss him around and stuff, which he follows with a smile to an unconscious NHS...

...The second is an expression JGY has on his face already before shifting his eyes to SMS, which like, instantly changes to one of concern once he takes in the sight of SMS's injuries...

...So. Thought I'd include them for posterity. But well...)

[hulijingemperor2]

Jingyi: *entering* Rusong!

A-Qing: this guy!

Jingyi: oh no.

Yao; Yi'er. *smile*

Jingyi: hey Diedie. I just want to borrow Rusong for a bit.

Bro! Gumiho dancers or Kitsunes?

Rusong: both!

And I have invited Ling gege and the homies!

Jingyi: love that! Got ya, Dianxia.

Yao: all for the party?

Rusong: yep. We invited some friends and the hulijings, Kitsunes and Gumihos as well.

Yao: the whole empire, Song'er? *laughing*

Rusong: *joking* as I must!

Yao: have fun you two.

A-Qing: what's a gumiho?

Rusong: a Korean fox spirit. A-Die is the Gumiho emperor of the North as well

A-Qing: do you guys know Korean then?!!

Rusong; A-Die do, but my Korean is a little rusty.

We know Japanese though.

A-Qing: what a multilingual Huangdi.

Su she: yes, he's very very talented.

Xue yang: Jiggy, do you know the language of love?

Yao: *gives him a piece of candy*

Xue yang: *grinning*

Qin Su: Songsong, here's some money for the party. *hands them a few sacks of taels* you deserve the best.

Yao: and here's extra!

Rusong: thank you, A-niang, A-Die!

Jingyi: you're awesome! Thanks!

Yao: no prob, darlings.

A-Qing: Jiggy, how did you adopt the enemy?

Yao: excuse me?

A-Qing: xue yang told me all about him! He doesn't like team dimple.

Yao: My dear Jingyi only glorifies Hanguang Jun.

But other than that he's a nice kid.

Jingyi: right! Tell her Diedie.

A-Qing: diedie my foot!

Do you guys even like Hanguang Jun?

Su she: I fell to stab him and his Lan brother every time.

He also insulted my Huangdi on many occasions.

Jingyi: when did he do that?!!

Su she: it's uncountable.

And not only insulted but attacked him too!

This pompous Lan zhan can't even look my Huangdi's way.

Jingyi: that's a lie!

Qin Su: you shouldn't go against your A-Die, Jingyi! Don't forget your filial piety and your respect towards Huangdi.

Jingyi: shit. I forgot.

Sorry Diedie.

Yao: it's fine.

Xue yang: dude is a major obstacle for me. Him and his fruity self.

Mo xuanyu: he said that it's illegal to look like wei wuxian.

*sobs*

What if I have the same colored hair and share the love for demonic cultivation as him.

Should I be brunette or go blonde?

A-Qing: see. See what Lan zhan did to them.

Jingyi: that doesn't have anything to do with me!!

Yao: A-qing, relax. We're one happy family. And look. Him and Rusong make adorable siblings.

Yes, we don't really fancy Hanguang Jun so much but we do respect him. Well I do.

I'll protect my team dimple, Song'er, A-niang and my empire from him and other cultivators if I must.

A-Qing: that's really strong emps!

Yao: yes.

I would also make it clear that I don't like how he treated Minshan.

And eavesdropped on my Yunping-Dongying project.

Jingyi: that's bad, Diedie. I just realised.

Yao: mn. But Wei Gongzi is my favorite brother-in-law. Don't tell Jiang cheng tho.

Xue yang: they like coming up with ways to tie up their Lan.

A-Qing: oh my goodness.

Yao: well. If you want to put it that way.

Jingyi: let's go Rusong. We got to plan some stuff.

Rusong: right behind you.

A-qing. I'll order an outfit and a few jewelry for you.

A-qing: *blushing*

You don't have to. Rusong.

Rusong: I must give my girlfriend gifts, right.

And especially for an event like this.

A-qing: awww.

Rusong: see you soon. *kisses her on her forehead*

Qin Su: that's our son.

Yao: I know right.

He well skilled.

Qin Su: and those dimples! Huangdi, you have blessed him with your beauty mark.

A-qing: *speechless and weak in the knees*

Mo xuanyu: congratulations.

Su she: you're officially a simp.

Xue yang: this girl was always a simp.

Xue yang: come with us. *grabs her wrist*

A-qing: where xue yang! I don't want to go anywhere with you.

Mo xuanyu: A-qing, trust us. We're going to teach you how to be a proper simp.

Yao gege and Song'er are a superior level of beauty.

Su she: not any one can handle their hotness.

Yao: oh dear.

Team dimple.

Xue yang: Jiggy, you come too!

~~

Later on...

Xue yang: welcome to the simp club, Yuyu.

Mo xuanyu: thank you yangyang.

Xue yang: welcome to the simp club Shanshan.

Su she: thank you, lol.

Xue yang: Jiggy, you just sit on that mobile throne. Cuz you're hot and our special guest.

Mo xuanyu: how are we going to function with our love in our midst.

Su she: we'll get through it.

Xue yang: welcome, A-qing.

A-qing: why the f# you brought me here! In this fierce corpse training ground!

Xue yang: former fierce corpse training ground. Now it's just a woodshed.

The only fancy thing here is Jiggy's throne, lol.

Mo xuanyu: we carry it in certain places. Like if Yao gege wants to watch fierce corpse training or regular training, or swordfighting.

Su she: some kind of prisoner execution.

Xue yang: you know. Those kinds of stuff.

The fox spirits would just wheel it there. Beforehand of course.

A-qing: you pamper emps a lot.

Su she: mhm.

Xue yang: anyways. Welcome to the simp club.

A-qing: I don't want to be a part of your fking simp club!!

Do I look like a simp!

Xue yang: stop being ungrateful!

Mo xuanyu: we're going to teach you how to get A-Song. And show the fox spirit attendees who's Song'er's girlfriend!

Xue yang: do you like him? You two are going to party?

A-qing: non of your business!

Xue yang: I'll make it my business.

Su she: A-qing, I think you should be yourself in front of Song'er. And don't end up like Lan lips.

Mo xuanyu: Song'er and Yao gege are a different level of hot. And they have a secret weapon.

You only can be born with it to wield it.

Su she: it gives the simps nosebleeds in 20 different ways.

A-qing: are you talking about their dimples?!!

Xue yang: smart girl.

Xue yang: Jiggy and Jiggy 2.0 are gorgeous. They don't need a simp class.

All Jiggy has to do is sit, show his dimple and open his fan, for the entire Jianghu to go feral.

If he says kneel, the entire Jianghu will be on their knees.

Yao: well. *opens fan* that's what happens.

I can't help it.

Su she: Huangdi slays! And mini boss Dianxia is following his footsteps.

Mo xuanyu: you got a very powerful guy on your hands.

The second most powerful person in the Jianghu.

Aqing: waw! Well not gonna lie, Rusong is kinda hot.

Xue yang: well don't be shy! Kiss his dimples. They love dimple kisses.

Mo xuanyu: and maybe give him some fried tofu. It pleases hulijings. But it must be gourmet.

A-qing: why?!!

Mo xuanyu: because it's an imperial hulijing you're dealing with. He wants the best.

And one thing, you have to learn some conduct too. Cuz you'll be present in various banquets with him.

A-Qing: I see.

Mo xuanyu: when you see the two Huangdis, you should bow politely and say greetings Huangdi.

A-qing: and what about the one where you can't burp.

Mo xuanyu: lol you can but not loudly.

Xue yang: and take every opportunity to kiss Rusong's dimple.

Su she: try not to curse or make a fuss ok.

My beautiful Huangdi doesn't do those two and see how elegant he is.

A-qing: but that's fking hard. Why can't I fking curse?

Shanshan, tell me about Jiggy and Jiggy 2.0 some more.

Xue yang: Yao-ology will start soon.

Mo xuanyu: Yao gege. Yao Huangdi. *bow*

Yao: *walked to the center of the room*

Xue yang: this is Jiggy.

Mxy and Su she: *blushing* heyyyyy Jigggyyyy...

Xue yang: and you want to woo his super model son.

How dare you!

Mo xuanyu: you got to let him choose you, A-qing.

We could only be hopeless romantics for our immortal looking crush.

A-qing: Jiggy they're turning me into a simp! Can you help.

Yao: if I help you, they might come back to teach you. Better you just listen to what they have to say. *laughing*

A-Yang, what do you need me for?

Su she: this is too mere of a class for Huangdi.

Mo xuanyu: awwww.

That's when you're born flawless.

Xue yang: borrowing you for scientific reasons, Jiggy.

A-Qing: what scientific reason, xue yang! You only want to eat his dimple!

Jiggy, run.

Mo xuanyu: A-qing, this gorgeous guy is Yao gege.

Su she: he's very flawless. And loves being pampered.

Xue yang: and he LOVES being kissed on his dimple.

Mo xuanyu: sometimes I wonder if his dimple is the real emperor.

Xue yang: everyone in the harem respects the dimple.

Su she: everyone fights to kiss his dimples first.

Yao: *awkwardly smiling*

A-qing: omg! What kind of dimple cult is this.

Mo xuanyu: A-qing, that's our belief.

Xue yang: Jiggy is a sweetheart towards the ones he loves.

Su she: and I believe that Song'er is the same.

A-qing: so now how do I seduce Huangdi's supermodel son?

Mo xuanyu: by being cute!

Xue yang: KISS THE DIMPLE!

Su she: kill for him.

Yao: A-qing. Song'er just loves cheerful down to earth people.

You do you.

Trio: professor Jiggy has spoken!!!

A-qing: ok emps! Thanks for the advice!!

Xue yang: would you thank me??

A-qing: no.

Xue yang: A-Qing, I brought you into this world and I can yeet you out!

Mo xuanyu: next lesson! Just don't fight in the woodshed.

You should express your crush through arts.

Like for example, yangyang and I would draw Yao gege.

Xue yang: some are NSFW by the way.

Mo xuanyu: and Shanshan writes. He writes fanfics, or just writes about Yao gege in his journal.

You should do the same with Song'er.

A-qing: that's a good idea.

But I can't read or write.

Maybe i can learn how to sew or draw.

Su she: you do you. It's your expression.

Yao: he's right. However, I'm sorry to hear that you're illiterate. I'll provide the best tutors for you.

I have started a project to teach the illiterate within the empire, but since you're a part of my family, you'll have private tutors.

A-qing: private tutors!!! How fancy, lol.

can they teach me Japanese. Rusong knows Japanese and I want to flirt with him in that language.

Mo xuanyu: omg that's so cute.

Yao: they can teach you anything. They can teach you Korean too.

Mo xuanyu: yea those are compulsory languages for the Meng Fam.

Yao: so that we can interact with others.

A-qing: would Rusong have a problem?

Yao: not at all. He's the sweetest most understanding person. If Song'er was the first one to find out, he would ask me to provide tuition.

A-qing: awww.

Gosh I got an ideal guy. I think I'm living a dream.

Xue yang: should i check by pinching you?

*grinning*

A-qing: *runs off*

Xue yang: weird child.

Xue yang: professor Jiggy, do you have simping tips for us?

Mo xuanyu: *blushing*

Yao: *sits and crosses his legs*

Love me. *opens fan*

Trio: *gasps*

Yao: adore me!

Trio: YAS JIGGYY!!

Yao: pamper me!

Trio: *on their knees* OF COURSE BOSS!! JIGGYYYY!!!!

We'll also do anything for you! And do what you say!

Yao: *stood up* and.

Trio: And! Jiggy?????

Yao: continue worshipping the ground I walk on. *smug look*

Trio: Wooooooo!!!!!! We'll forever do that!!!!

Yao: nice *closes fan*

Let's go team d.

Trio: *stood up*

Mo xuanyu: *wiping his nosebleed*

Su she: *blushing*

Xue yang: I almost got a heart attack.

Yao: *looks over his shoulder* are you guys satisfied with the tips?

Su she: of course!

Mo xuanyu: the best.

Yao: delightful.

~~~~

Later that day, Rusong introduces Ouyang Zizhen to Meng Shi and Qin Su.

He's already familiar with A-Yao.

Rusong: Nainai, A-niang. You remember Ouyang Zizhen, right?

Qin Su: ah yes.

Ouyang Zizhen: *bow* I, clan leader ouyang, greet the hulijing huanghou.

*kisses Qin Su's hand*

And I greet the hulijing taihou.

*does the same with Meng Shi*

Qin Su: nice to meet you, Ouyang Zongzhu.

Meng Shi: how are you.

Ouyang Zizhen: I'm good. Thanks for asking.

Rusong: he wants to be my future concubine, so I let him.

Qin Su: oh, well.

Ouyang Zongzhu, do you know anything about being a concubine?

Ouyang Zizhen: yea Huanghou. My hulijing girlfriends told me all about it.

Qin su: excuse me?

Hulijing girlfriends?

A concubine shouldn't have concubines.

Ouyang Zizhen: yes Huanghou, but they want to be housewives and Furens.

As well as give me children.

Qin Su: well that can work.

Yet you must give all your attention to Song'er while not hurting your exs.

Ouyang Zizhen: of course I will.

We thought of a  plan.

Meng Shi: Zizhen, do you know your duties?

Rusong is a hulijing.

Ouyang Zizhen: yes taihou. All my energy is his.

I'm spellbound by him.

Meng Shi: lovely. Now tell me your hobbies and talents. Have you met Yao Huangdi?

Ouyang Zizhen: yes yes, he knows me well. He's an amazing Huangdi.

I'm good at music and poetry.

Meng Shi: ah, that's perfect for a concubine.

Qin Su: I agree. And My Rusong's preferences are superior.

Ouyang Zizhen: I won't disrespect him. Long live the Mengs.

Meng Shi: you're a true gentleman.

I like you.

Ouyang Zizhen: thank you taihou.

Meng shi: I'm so happy that Song'er is following in A-Yao's footsteps.

He'll have a powerful harem of sect leaders.

The Jianghu will obey him.

Qin Su: definitely. Our Song'er is powerful just like Huangdi.

[ssuminshan-official]

🌸✨️🦊💛0220💛🦊✨️🌸

Happy birthday A-Yao!!!! 💛🌼🌼✨️🦊🦊🦊🦊💛💛💛💛💛

The entire empire was in party mode, as they're celebrating the birthday of their beloved Huangdi. Their celebrations would start from the 10th straight to the 20th!

They would play music, dance, drink liquor and wine, and eat different native delicacies.

~

And as for Yao Huangdi,

he woke up to a lavish breakfast, and team dimple.

Fuying and other attendants: happiest birthday, Huangdi. May you be prosperous.

Yao: *smiling* thank you very much, darlings. 

Xiying: *gives him a rose*

Yao: beautiful.

Team dimple: happy birthday, Jiggy!!!

Yao: thank you, team D.

Mo xuanyu: I'm going to kiss Yao gege first by the way

Xue yang: pushy.

Su she: let's don't fight on Huangdi's birthday.

Yao: *laughing* 

Mo xuanyu: *kisses* happy birthday, Yao gege. I love you so much. More than xue yang and Minshan.

Yao: aww.

Su she: don't listen to him. I love you more.

Xue yang: not mre than me!

Mo xuanyu: would you two mind.

As we were saying Yao gege. I got you this little peony plant!

I got one for Xuan gege too.

Yao: how thoughtful! And that reminds me.

Fuying, did Zixuan receive his gift?

Fuying: yep. Successfully.

Su she: what did you get him?

Yao: a peacock brooch, made out of gold, Jade, diamond and sapphires. A pair of crystal bracelets.

Xue yang: hella expensive.

Fuying: Huangdi, Xuan Huangdi had sent you a diamond pendant with a fox and peacock, a bouquet of roses and tea set made out of gold and Jade.

Yao: awww how thoughtful of Zish. He's a sweetheart.

Mo xuanyu: yea!

Su she: *kisses his hand and dimples* happy birthday, my beautiful emperor. 

Yao: thank you darling.

Su she: with the help of your staff, I bought new caravans for you. And the Moling Su sect is going to release fireworks for you.

Yao: aww, how cute! I love it. *strokes head*   

Su she: we must do this, on such an auspicious day.

Yao: you and your sect are really sweet.

Xue yang: Jiggy *kisses him on his lips, then stuck his tongue in his dimple.

Xue yang: happy birthday, dimples!

Yao: thank you yangyang.

Xue yang: I got you some candy. I'm not rich ok.

Yao: It's ok! These are my favorite sweets. Thank you very much.

Xue yang: do you want any tongue tea? Hehehehe.

Yao: *laughing* maybe later.

Xichen: A-Yao. *holding some lavish robes*

Rusong: A-Die!! *hugs* 

Yao: *hug* Song'er.

Rusong: happy birthday, A-Die!!

Yao: thank you, sweetheart. 

Mo xuanyu: Lan lips you should give us a gift too.

Xichen: why?

Su she: there's no need Lan lips.

Xue yang: shhh, let me explain, Shanshan. 

When Jiggy spawns, then team dimple spawns!

This day is when Jiggy literally pushed us out.

Su she: ew, xue yang. But yes, we're nothing without Huangdi.

Mo xuanyu: lol.

Rusong: can you explain it more properly.

Xue yang: can't get more candid than that. Team dimple popped right out of Jiggy.

Su she: after he popped out of empress Shi.

Rusong: *laughing* oh gosh.

Yao: er ge. You know how random team dimple can get. *giggling*

Xichen: *sigh* yea, lol. I'm getting very accustomed to their randomness.

~~~

Out in the town📍

A-Yao's beloved people came out to wish him. They hugged him, gave him delicate bows and hand kisses, and little trinkets.

Happy birthday, Huangdi!

Yao: thank you so much!

Huangdi, we're so happy to see you.

Yao: well I must celebrate with you all right? *smile*

See, I brought Song'er, Xichen, and team dimple.

Yes!

Isn't our Huangdi beautiful!

He has the cutest dimples.

Our smiley emperor.

Huangdi, I made a clay figure Huangdi for you.

Yao: awww, how lovely.

Quite talented.

Mo xuanyu: Yao gege has his own merch.

Su she: of course he does.

Xue yang: as he should.

Xichen: I want one.

Xue yang: you already have a life-sized Jiggy. Relax. 

Mo xuanyu: *laughing* that he has to share with us!

Some citizens: greetings Dianxia.

Rusong: *smile*  hi, nice to meet you. 

You look so much like Huangdi, with  those dimples. And the bright eyes.

Rusong: thank you. You're so kind.

I do get that a lot.

You and Huangdi are so elegant and graceful.

Rusong: ahaha, thanks again.

A-Yao on the other hand was pampered with flowers.

Huangdi. How are they?

Yao: marvelous. I'll put them in a vase.

The governor of Huwan had commissioned a self portrait of you. Did you see it.

Yao: aww yes I did yesterday.

Our artists here are really gifted. 

Indeed.

Huangdi, can you come to my inn to have some tea?

Yao: sure.

Right this way.

Yao: *smile* are you coming, guys?

Team dimple: *walking in front of Xichen*

Xichen: why are you rushing?

Mo  xuanyu: why are you fussing?

Su she: guys a part of his laaaannn ruuullleees. Haha.

Rusong: Team D, this is no time to torment Shizun.

Shizun, let's go have some tea with Huangdi.

Su she: *scoffs* yes Dianxia.

Xue yang: how dare Lan lips put Song'er under a spell. He keeps taking for the this lipsy Lan.

Mo xuanyu: keeps saving him from us.

~

Later in the evening, team D gifted A-Yao with a half naked dage wrapped in ribbons and golden thread and a bow on  his head.

Yao: *sits in a long leisurely robe while sipping on some peach blossom wine.

Xue yang: Jiggy! Look what we brought!

Su she: it's not the best of gifts.

Mo xuanyu: do you like!!

Yao: *almost chokes with laughter* TEAM DIMPLE! What have you done.

Mingjue: untie me and return me! You three stooges and your ring leader!

Xue yang: no.

Xichen: dage???

Mingjue: Xichen, I don't want to he here.

Yao: *stood up* ugh this golden robe might trip me, lol. It's not easy being glamorous, but someone has to do it.

*saunters over* awww I love this gift so much. Team d!

Xichen: ahh, well if A-Yao thinks he looks cute, then it's ok.

Mingjue: where did you gremlins putl my clothes!

Mo xuanyu: we left it in Qinghe.

Su she: oh come on. At least you're still wearing pants.

Xue yang: next year you might not have  pants at all. So consider yourself lucky.

Yao: *makes his fox tail appear*

Mingjue: oh no.

Yao: *caresses his face* You look so adorable, dage.

Mingjue: *turns away, blushing*

Yao: why are you shy?

Mingjue: maybe because I'm half naked.

Yao: but it makes you look macho. *touches chest*

Mingjue: why did you ask those idiots to kidnap me.

Yao: *corrects* team dimple.

And they have minds of their own. Why would I ask them to do this.

But you do look lovely.

Xichen: *jealous*

Su she: awwww look who's drinking vinegar like their brother.

Xue yang: poor poor lipsy.

Mo xuanyu; we should have kidnapped him instead. Next time lipsy.

Xue yang: never too late. Go present yourself to the hulijing. Heehee.

Xichen: *blushes*

Guys....I'll be back......but how come you're helping me out.

Mo xuanyu: we're doing it for Yao gege. As it's his birthday. Yao gege deserves everything in the world. 

Xichen: that's right.

(I'll change into lingerie later, heehee.)

Yao: *cuddling Mingjue*

Mingjue: get away from me!

Yao: do you really want me to leave? Then is your part hard?

Mingjue: I ate oysters! Now shut up.

Yao: heehee.

Mingjue: now what are you going to do to me.

Yao: ah, maybe taste a little bit of your yang energy. And let you go.

It will be very quick, because I have to go to Moling. Shanshan had organized fireworks for me.

Mingjue: why. *rolls eyes*

Yao: because I'm cute!

Yao: now say, happy birthday, A-Yao.

Mingjue: *blushing* happy......birthday.

Yao: *glares, then touches his abs* happy birthday who?

Xue yang: Gosh, Jiggy is so hot.

Mo xuanyu: he always get what he wants.

Su she: he better not displease my Huangdi or I'll chop him up.

Mingjue: happy birthday A-Yao.

Are you happy.

Yao: *smile* of course I am.

*tastes his yang energy while kissing him* ah. Delicious as always.

Mingjue: *feels a bit dizzy* A-Yao.

Yao: Dage~ .

Mingjue: I need to nap. I'm sleepy.

Yao: sure. *glares at his attendants. Then they carried him to guest room*

Yao: maybe erase his memory and get him his clothes. When he wakes up, he can leave. I have a date with Huanhuan later.

Yes Huangdi.

~~~

[heavymetalchemist]

MingCheng Week - Free day!

There's no prompt for today, so I stole a months-old prompt from someone's response to a comment I left on their fic, haha.

He's Mine (ao3)

Nie Mingjue took a deep, steadying breath and glanced again at his phone. Jiang Cheng had already told him that he was running late, which had been fine, but Nie Mingjue was starting to get desperate.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t handle attending events like this single. Jiang Cheng’s work schedule as an actor often had him out of town to shoot on location, and when he was in town he usually didn’t want to go to stuffy business dinners. That was usually just fine with Nie Mingjue, who either wanted to focus on getting business done or on putting in just enough of an appearance that he could leave. He preferred to bring Nie Huaisang to handle the socialization. Nie Huaisang was actually good at that sort of thing.

This time, however, he had asked Jiang Cheng to come with him, and Jiang Cheng had agreed. He was in pre-production for his next drama and had been doing practice wire work all day, so Nie Mingjue had been sure to hoard a plate of appetizers for him, but Nie Mingjue was about to start eating them himself just out of stress.

“I’ve told you, I am seeing someone!” he said, trying not to snap.

“Da-ge,” Meng Yao said, oozing reasonableness, “you’ve been saying that for months but you’ve never brought a date to anything!”

Nie Mingjue narrowed his eyes as Meng Yao blinked innocently up at him. “Like I said, he’s busy a lot. I don’t need to have a date to be comfortable at these things, anyway.”

That was a bit of a dig at Meng Yao, who was overly invested in appearances, in Nie Mingjue’s opinion. Meng Yao had refused to show up stag to events before, insisting that even if he went with Nie Mingjue and Lan Xichen he’d still be a third wheel. Nie Mingjue didn’t see how it mattered, but on this subject they’d never been able to come to an agreement.

Meng Yao’s smile took on a brittle edge.

“We just want you to be happy, Da-ge,” Lan Xichen said, placing a soothing hand on Meng Yao’s shoulder. “After all, insisting that you have a partner, it’s…” he hesitated. “It’s okay to be a bit lonely, Da-ge, you don’t have to pretend with us.”

“Pretend?” This was new. “What, you think I’m lying about Cheng-er?” Nie Mingjue had assumed all their gentle pushing had been because they didn’t think his relationship was solid, not that they thought he made it up!

Meng Yao and Lan Xichen exchanged a glance and Nie Mingjue felt himself flush with anger. He shoved a fried wonton in his mouth before he could say something he regretted.

“Listen, just give him a chance, Da-ge!” Meng Yao said smoothly. “You’re here by yourself anyway, at least you could make a new friend, right? Oh, here he comes!”

Now Nie Mingjue was regretting having a mouth full of wonton. He tried to signal to Lan Xichen with his eyes — they’d known each other for so many years, surely Lan Xichen would understand! — but Lan Xichen only smiled at him encouragingly.

Dammit, Xichen! Nie Mingjue thought. He finally swallowed just as Qin Su arrived with, presumably, the man his so-called friends were trying to set him up with. He was taller than Meng Yao but shorter than Lan Xichen. He was handsome enough, Nie Mingjue supposed, but he couldn’t hold a candle to Jiang Cheng. Not that it would have mattered if he had been the most handsome man on earth.

“Da-ge, this is my friend, Su Minshan,” Meng Yao said, stepping forward to slip an arm around Qin Su’s waist, accepting her kiss on his cheek. “Minshan, this is Nie Mingjue.”

“It’s nice to meet you,” Su Minshan said with a smile, extending a hand.

Trying not to glare but pretty sure he was failing, Nie Mingjue shifted the plate of appetizers to his other hand and accepted Su Minshan’s handshake. “Same,” he said around the remains of the wonton.

It was rude, he knew, but this was ridiculous.

Nie Mingjue swallowed and brushed at his mouth to knock away any crumbs. “Listen, I don’t know what A-Yao told you, but I’m already seeing someone.“

To his horror, Su Minshan and Meng Yao exchanged a knowing glance. “Sure. Could I get you a drink, Mingjue?”

“That’s so considerate,” Lan Xichen chimed in. “Isn’t that considerate, Da-ge?”

With an irritated huff of air through his, Nie Mingjue forced himself to act politely. Or at least, not completely rude. “Yes. Thank you for the offer, Mr. Su, however my boyfriend will be here soon and I’d rather wait for him. Please excuse me.”

Nie Mingjue turned on his heel and strode away, ignoring the protests he could hear behind him. At this point he’d rather talk to Old Man Yao than his so-called friends. Yes, they’d all been rather busy lately and he hadn’t had a chance to introduce Jiang Cheng to them, but that was no reason for them to think that he was making it up!

He went to the snack table so he could replace the food he’d eaten. And have a few more wontons, while he was at it.

“Da-ge—“ Lan Xichen said at his elbow.

“Xichen, what the hell?” Nie Mingjue interrupted before Lan Xichen could start. “I’ve told you I’m dating someone. I’ve sent you photos of us together! How could you try and set me up with someone when I’ve been clear about that?”

Lan Xichen sighed. “Da-ge, I don’t know why you’re insisting on this— this delusion. Is it because A-Yao and I are both in relationships now, so you’re the odd one out?”

Aghast, Nie Mingjue just stared at him. “What the hell are you talking about?”

“This all started after A-Yao and Qin Su got together, didn’t it?” Lan Xichen asked gently. “And I started seeing Wen Xu?”

“What’s that have to do with anything?”

“Well, before that you never seemed to be unhappy being single,” Lan Xichen said. “And now you’re, well. Da-ge, aren’t you a bit too old to pretend to be dating a famous actor? Pictures from a fanmeet and his social media, as if you were there, too?”

“I’m the one who took those pictures!” Nie Mingjue protested.

“Da-ge, please, just, try interacting with an actual person who’s actually available, hmm?” Lan Xichen pleaded. “We’re worried about you. Please.”

Nie Mingjue drew himself up to his full height. “You know, I was excited for you to finally meet him tonight. But now I think it would be best if you and A-Yao kept your distance,” he said stiffly. He felt his phone buzz in his pocket and took it out to glance at it. Perfect timing. “Please excuse me.”

He walked quickly to the entrance of the large reception hall, irritation melting away as he caught sight of Jiang Cheng’s beloved face. Jiang Cheng was wearing a perfectly-fitted plum suit, his longish hair pulled back into a half-ponytail, and when he spotted Nie Mingjue his face lit up in a smile.

Nie Mingjue was so glad his latest role was a historical drama that he was going to wear hair extensions for instead of a wig. He loved Jiang Cheng’s long hair.

“Ming-ge!” Jiang Cheng greeted him. “Please tell me that food is all for me.”

Nie Mingjue grinned. “Of course it is,” he said, handing over the plate. “I got you a little of everything. How was training?”

“Mmph. Good,” Jiang Cheng said around a canapé. “They started us with weapons today, which is fun, but my arms are tired. I nailed the flip with the sword, though!”

“That’s great,” Nie Mingjue said, sliding an arm around Jiang Cheng’s waist. He leaned over to rest his cheek on top of Jiang Cheng’s head.

“Is everything all right?” Jiang Cheng said, leaning back into him. “I thought you were going to introduce me to your friends tonight. Did something happen?”

Nie Mingjue heaved a sigh and tightened his arm around Jiang Cheng’s waist. “Yeah. Turns out they thought I was making it all up.”

“Making what all up?” Jiang Cheng asked, nearly inhaling a wonton.

“Dating you. A-Yao actually tried to set me up with a friend of his tonight.”

Jiang Cheng froze. “What.”

“I know, I’ve told them plenty of times that—“

“Where are they,” Jiang Cheng snapped.

“I don’t know, I don’t really want to talk to them right now,” Nie Mingjue said.

“That’s fine. I’ll do the talking.” Shoving the last canapé in his mouth, Jiang Cheng set the now-empty plate on a table and laced their hands together. With an imperious jerk of his head he led Nie Mingjue towards the bar.

Nie Mingjue followed. He could tell he was smiling dopily, and he didn’t care. His Cheng-er was so beautiful all fired up like this.

It was, in fact, immensely satisfying to see Meng Yao’s eyes widen when he saw Jiang Cheng pulling Nie Mingjue by the hand. He saw Meng Yao’s mouth drop open in shock and nearly laughed.

“Excuse me,” Jiang Cheng said as they came to a stop. Lan Xichen finally turned and Nie Mingjue could see the way his face paled. “I heard that you tried to set someone up with my boyfriend, is that correct?”

Neither Meng Yao nor Lan Xichen seemed able to speak. Su Minshan slowly turned back to the bar, taking a sip of his drink and shielding his face.

Jiang Cheng smirked, and Nie Mingjue was struck all over again by just how sexy his boyfriend was. Never mind any of Jiang Cheng’s acting roles — this, who his Cheng-er actually was, was so much better than any wuxia hero.

“I may not have the time to come out to these events, but Nie Mingjue is mine, got it?” Jiang Cheng said. He let go of Nie Mingjue’s hand to slide his arm around Nie Mingjue’s waist, and Nie Mingjue happily laid his own arm over Jiang Cheng’s shoulders. “And I don’t appreciate you not believing him. If you’re really his friends, then you should trust what he says. Come on, Ming-ge,” he added, and steered Nie Mingjue away.

“Can we go home now?” Nie Mingjue asked.

“I just got here, are you sure you don’t want to show me off?” Jiang Cheng asked. “I hope that didn’t upset you, I just, I’m still a little hangry so—“

“No, no. That was hot. That was really hot, and I kinda want to do something about that,” Nie Mingjue said, tightening his arm around Jiang Cheng’s shoulders and letting his voice go low.

He was rewarded with a light pink blush blooming across Jiang Cheng’s cheeks. “Oh.”

“Yeah. Oh. Come on, let’s get out of here,” Nie Mingjue said.

Jiang Cheng grinned up at him. “Sounds perfect.”

[dimpledlianfang]

~~Protect Sms at all costs~~

This is an Au where, Yao has his sect.

•

It's yet another cultivator conference, planned by Meng Yao, the clan leader of the reformed Meng sect.

Meng Yao, aka Jin guangyao had left the Jin sect to start his own.

And fortunately, his clan flourished, even more than the Jin sect.

Yao had also made Xue yang and Su She  his right hand men, as well as he gave them other high ranks.

Speaking of conferences, they're now in the second session, and Yaoyao is MIA for a little while ~ as he had something important to do.

Zixun: why the hell do I have to attend.

I don't even like Jin guangyao.

Mo xuanyu: you were uninvited.

Zixun: I can go wherever I want!!

Su she: how did you get here anyways?!

Zixun: I just wanted to see what this loser was up to.

Huaisang: but you had attended in the pass 3 sessions.

Zixun: I was observing. Can't a cultivator observe. *scuffs*

Xichen: I'm so happy for A-Yao. He's so successful.

Mingjue: he's still a pest.

Xichen: oh dage. Lighten up.

Jiang cheng: *sips tea*

~~

Jiang cheng: wait. Hundred holes is that you?!

Su she: *fixing his clothes*

Huaisang: yea it's him! Hundred holes.

Su she: stop it!! I'm insecure about that!!

Mingjue: isn't he that fake Lan.

Xichen: yea. The one who's jealous of wangji.

Su she: why can't you all mind your business! And what does that have to do with you! 

Huaisang: Su she, you really wanted to be hanguang Jun?! Lol!

Mingjue: sorry to say but you have low cultivation.

Jiang cheng: *raises brow* Hanguang Jun?! Like, Lan wangji?

*laughing*

Huaisang: I never heard jiang Cheng laugh before.

Zixun: it's because of Su she's pettiness.

Su she: *unsheaths sword*

Mingjue: he knows how to sword fight? Lol.

Su she: obviously I can. And I'm not afraid to stab you all

Huaisang: won't it upset your lianfang zun!

Everyone: *laughing at sms*

Zixun: but why did you take the Lan stuff? Did you want to get back at Hanguang Jun.

Zixun: you little thief.

Huaisang: fraud. This guy is a fraud!

Su she: quit it! Dont you dare cause an uproar in Zongzhu's conference room.

Mingjue: you're his chief general

Jc: out of all the cultivators.

Su she: because, you grape! Zongzhu looks at potential, not appearance. He's unlike you privileged cultivators who shun people for being different from you.

Zixun: what potential do you have!

Meng xing(oc): all he do is stick up under Meng Zongzhu.

Meng Hu: anyways I hate how he orders us to do things. Like I rather get instructions from Meng Zongzhu.

Yao: *entering calmly and elegantly with xue yang who was behind him*

What are you all bickering about?

I have just stepped out for a few minutes.

Xue yang: can you guys keep your mouths shut!!! That's what Jiggy is trying to say!

Yao: *smile* no.

Anyways I knew what you were talking about.

Zixun: how?!

Yao: I have ears everywhere.

Thank you A-Yu.

Mo xuanyu: you're welcome Yao gege.

Jiang cheng: wasn't he sitting at the end of the row?

Yao: was. But he's very stealth.

Mo xuanyu: yea.

Zixun: you stupid snitch!

Yao: *sits on his clan seat*

Xue yang: *stands next to him as if he's his bodyguard*

Yao: *politely and calmly speaking* Yes dage. He's the top cultivator of my sect. And I have given him a lot of high ranks. Do you have a problem?

Mingjue: He was kicked out of the Lan sect for taking their stuff!

Yao: Was. Past tense.

Yao: And sect leader Jiang, what did you call him?

Jiang cheng: *rolls eyes* I don't have time for this.

Yao: A-Yu!

Mo xuanyu: Hundred holes. Clan leader.

Yao: *smiles* Su Minshan next time. Right sect leader Jiang?

Jiang cheng: but he has the Hundred hole curse! And I can't remember his dumb name!

Yao: and you have a hundred reasons to cry. *smiles*

Jiang cheng: don't make me zap you!!!

Su she: *puppy eyes* (my Zongzhu is defending me. How sweet of him)

Meng hu: (Zongzhu is so soft and calm. But his words are sharp)

Yao: Xing, Hu.

Both: *kneeling* Zongzhu!!!!!!

Yao: Minshan is my representative. Don't you dare make the mistake in insulting him.

Meng xing: yes Zongzhu.

Meng Hu: yes Zongzhu.

Yao: *opens fan* excellent. 

Su she: *sobbing* you don't really need to defend me, Zongzhu.

Yao: I need to. Everyone should know how to treat people.

Xue yang: did Lan lips say anything?!

Yao: no, I don't think so. A-yu.

Mo xuanyu: no. He was quiet most of the time.

Yao: I see.

Yao: Zixun.

Zixun: *disgusted*

Yao: Jin zixun. Whose conference is this?

Zixun: you should know. Loser.

Yao: no no. You tell me. Who does this sect belong to. And whose conference is this?

Zixun: *ignoring*

Yao: Chengmei.

Xue yang: *unsheaths Jiangzai* I'll be coming for your tongue if you don't answer him!!

Zixun: I'm not afraid of you!!! (Clearly afraid of xue yang)

Xue yang: didn't he ask you something!

Yao: *calmly* whose conference is this?

Zixun: yours!! Is that what you want to hear?!!! Now get your hooligan away from me.

Yao: you're very rude today, Zixun.

Insulting my Minshan.

Su she: (thoughts) his Minshan. Ah my heart.

Zixun: he's a fraud just like you!

Yao: but he has more of a status than you. Who's an uninvited guest.

You don't do anything for your sect.

Zixun: *offended* I DO THINGS FOR MY SECT!

Yao: well if you are so busy in doing things for your sect, then I think that it will be appropriate for you to leave.

Zixun: are you kicking me out?!!

Yao: yes. But politely.

Huaisang: whoa!

Zixun: *exits* I don't care about your loser sect anyways. Your food didn't even full me.

Jiang cheng: can any amount of food full him.

Yao: where were we.

Xichen: you were unleashing your wrath on people. But, A-Yao, I find that's really attractive.

Yao: *chuckles*

Xue yang.

Xue yang: *Hands him some brushes*

Yao: thank you.

Huaisang: hey! Where did you get that from?!!

Yao: and where did you get the authority to question Minshan.

Xue yang: I snuck in your room and stole it. *smile*

Huaisang: why?

Xue yang: because I was bored.

Yao: *breaking brushes*

Huaisang: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Su she: *baffled*

Mingjue: break some more.

Yao: *smile* sure dage.

Huaisang: MY HEART! NO SAN GE.

Yao: ok ok fine. I'll spare you. But I'll keep your remaining brushes.

Huaisang: not fair!!

Yao: the conference over guys. Thanks for coming.

And keep your prejudices to yourself next time, *smiles*

Xichen: I agree.

~~~

@verycatbluebird

[wwjgyd]

Jin Guangyao uses the body sacrifice ritual to summon Wen Ruohan. Wen Ruohan, Su Minshan and Lan Xichen team up to figure out the reason. Wen Ruohan being a general menace and not even trying to pass for JGY, if he weren’t in JGY’s body SuChen would end him. Qin Su is now married to Wen Ruohan I guess.

(wow it’s apparently exactly 1 year ago I last added anything to these notes)

Wen Ruohan wakes up in the secret chamber on the table, last memory is the betrayal, can infer he might be at Koi tower. Sees letter*,(recognizes handwriting) “notice about how he needs to kill JGS within certain timeframe,longer than MXYs

Remark that he’s free to take the opportunity for a new life, and that he can’t cause any trouble since this bodies abilities are far more limited so gotta be careful.(at the end, because JGY knows and anticipates WRH will skip most of the letter) * additional info on Jiggys relationships and allies, WRH skips most of these(sees the note he’s married, +remark to not sleep with his wife(does not say why cz he doesn’t want WRH to know about the surprise incest) Updates on cultivation world and sects, JGys weekly/daily schedule WRH destroys the note for safety purposes(testing the abilities of the body too creating the flame to burn it) (the exact nature of WRH and JGY’s past relationship is neither adressed nor relevant, beyond that they were on friendly terms from Wen Ruohan’s pov)

Jiggy sent a vague message to MS about meeting him on a specific date(they hadn’t seen each other in a while, Jiggy isolating himself, so MS glad they can meet again, does mention it in the notes) WRH checks the room for more info(mirror to see he’s in Jiggys body) finds cursed dagger he carries with him, it belonged to him after all. Sees NMJs head, wonders about it, if NMJ died already back then, if JGY killed him since they were on bad terms, infers from his appearance that possibly not too much time might’ve passed. Wonders why he stole(?) the head. Smth about how he’s not surprised CFZ lost his head in anger hahaha. (Laughs over his own pun) leaves room, wonders about the time, still dark outside (grumbles about My always getting up early, worse than a lan) someone adresses him with LFZ „LFZ? who? me?“ „He’s not here right now“ servant stares in disbelief. Ditches the gauze cap and wears his hair like he used to.

RS still alive, WRH smitten, it’s like a grandchild to him(when was the last time he held a young child like this) also he misses his sons), he’s nicer and more affectionate towards QS but still avoids anything too intimate. RS eyes him sceptically, can tell it’s not his dad. „My son? oh yeah my son“ QS be like „are you ok, have you really recovered from your injuries? I know you have much work but  maybe you should rest some more.“ WRH holding Rusong up “One day you’ll rule the cultivation world” QS confused but happy her husband is more affectionate again. WRH is relatively neutral towards her, sees her as a sweet innocent child best to be kept out of the whole mess.(Once he finds out about surprise incest does not tell her, might only disclose JGY is dead, she takes it relatively well cz by that time she’d already expected it) QS will find out(cz it’s obvious her “husband” isn’t Jiggy anymore but WRH doesn’t disclose his identity for safety reasons, he still likes to brag about his achievements so LXC and MS have to suffer, while he’s annoying it’s actually interesting to hear some firsthand experience of some events etc, he also can’t keep his mouth shut and brags to Rusong so QS slowly pieces his identity together and is “uhhh…. ok?”)

If it does they had enough time to get to know each other that she has complicated feelings cz he’s been fairly ok, he’s nice to her but also different enough that she kinda knows it’s not rlly JGY but doesn’t have an explanation and since he’s seemingly not malicious doesn’t rlly say much, might assume like other ppl that the incident with the injury might’ve just changed him. They end up talking about this, WRH implicit telling her MY is gone and won’t be back.

Has difficulties imitating Jiggy/passing as him, ppl already noticed his behavior was off but now he’s acting even stranger(not helped by WRH discarding the info My left him withour reading it) Ppl think it’s related to the injury. Meeting with Su She awkward cz he has no idea who this is, has never heard of a Sect leader Su before. Once they are in a rather remote room alone MS seals the room and soundproofs it so WRH knows smth is up. MS shows him the odd note Jiggy left him(wrh sees a note clearly written in JGys handwriting) saying he’s been acting strange lately, clearly worried showing they were close, MS ends up rambling and apologizing having already been thinking for days what to say when they meet again worrying he had upset Jiggy in some way.

WRH being annoyed cuts him off after seeing the note “Stop talking, I’m not him” MS: ??? WRH: Doesn’t disclose his identity just that he’s a friend and has smth to do and MS is clearly supposed to help him, he just tells MS that Jiggy used the ritual to bring him back. explains MY summoned him and that he’s given his own life in exchange and he’s not gonna be back ever. MS breaks down sobbing at the news Jiggy is dead and WRh is just annoyed wondering who that guy is and why Jiggy hangs out with him. Asks MS to fill him in, MS asking him when he died, so WRH asks which year they have, since he wants to avoid saying he died during sunshot(and generally doesn’t wanna adress the topic) says he died approx X years ago Shameless enough to ask MS what he thinks of him(WRH) MS answers in a relatively vague way cz he can tell Jiggy did like him after all so doesn’t wanna talk shit. WRH gets quite angry once he knows about the Wen sibs fate.

complaining about Jiggies body being in bad shape/low spiritual power making him realize how much effort he’s been putting in all the time. Appreciates him more. “how did he manage anything with this core??!”/bitch you lives like this? Tells MS they gotta get this body in shape, so training/exercise etc.(so he can later beat up JGS) MS filling him in on cultivation society updates “pfff these traitors”

WRH seeing what it’s like being treated like Jiggy-pisses him off but he’s limited in what he can do/allow himself to do. (bitter cz it's like "huh you betrayed me for this??? Was it worth it? Clearly didn't make you happy")

Meeting with NHS: "Sec leader Nie? isn't he dead?"(still thinking of NMj and the head he saw) awkward silence... "... guess not?" when he sees NHS is Sect leader (to himself) "the cultivation world is in shambles... See this happens when I'm not around"

WRH @ MS „I don’t get what he saw in you“ MS: I share that sentiment…

MS suggests using a body clone for smth/ WRH: a clone? MS: ah right you don’t know… it’s a technique- WRH cutting him off: You can maintain a clone? (is intrigued and starts to see what potential Jiggy saw) MS surprised he seems to know about the technique. WRH says he’s the one developing it assuming MS realizes who he is but he’s just. “it’s an honor to meet you… ah I apologize but he didn’t mention your name” WRh to himself “makes sense” (despite being close to MS the relationship to WRH he did not tell him cz ppl being rather not fond of wen clan etc) uses a nickname or even his common name barely anyone knows actually. can’t use family name tho. (MS does not tell WRH that he and Jiggy were lovers) Calls MS out for believing him not even demanding any proof like the letter(he did destroy after all) he could be an evil spirit possessing Jiggy after all and just lying. MS be like: I’m sorry it’s just you have his face I can’t distrust him cue WRH rolling his eyes.

Needing to get info out of someone to MS: Give me 5 minutes, also tells MS to leave for the moment “u don’t wanna see this” (cue MS outside hearing the screams)

WRH being involved with watchtowers seeing what Jiggy came up with “wow I can’t believe he’s ripping me off…” “Minshan this body is cold and feeble, I demand a hug”

WRH comments on how MS crying acts more like someone who lost his love/like a doting husband than an underling. asks MS if he knows about Jiggys body(curious about how close they were) Curious about MS chestholes, who he cursed(also indicator for MS skill level that he can pull it off without getting hurt too much himself) MS be liek WTF when he finds out who he’s been hanging out with, doesn’t tell WRH that he knows though. WRH offended MS interrupts him in their first conversation tho all he does is break down crying over Jiggys death. of course WRH perceives MS as a complete mess cz he mostly sees him mourning Jiggy and there’s no one else who knows about it. WRH being relatively blunt rude towards MS: I don’t know what he saw in you… all you do is cry MS: you’re cruel WRH: you don’t wanna see me when I’m cruel

MS approaching WRH sleeping cz asleep he looks just like Jiggy, WRH waking up, so asks MS concretely about how close they were. They end up cuddling. WRH skilled+knowledgable enough that he can push Jiggies body further both simply physical as well cultivation wise, further than Jiggy could’ve.

MS figuring out it’s wrh through: -WRHs refusal to disclose his identity->concludes he must be famous/infamous -WRH being clearly displeased at mention of sunshot campaign/what happened at Burial mounds(clear he’s a Wen) -WRH bitching about the low cultivation level he’s stuck with, and generally talking shit about other Sect leaders -WRH rambling about stuff that makes clear he’s older than most -MS knows Jiggy wasn’t on bad terms with WRH, tho he doesn’t know the full extent.

WRH being too bossy at Moling Su   MS “shut up, this isn’t your nightless city” WRH: “You KNEW??!! and you disrespect me like this?!!” MS ”What are you gonna do? Fight me?” WRH underestimates MS and is actually surprised he figured it out (but also offended)

MS actually has to remind WRH all the time of the limits in a “pls be careful with A-Yaos body…”

WRH: stop crying/what do I need to do to make you stop. Don’t you have someone else to comfort you like friends or family? MS: … :/ Let’s not talk about this, what about your family… WRH: They are most likely dead… I outlived most of them.

WRH asking MS about his own sect cz he never heard of them before, curious cz MS was there during xuanwu incident.

MS calling WRH out why he doesn’t mourn Jiggy since he claims to be a friend (cz wrh gives him flak over crying so much), retorts he got to live again so it’s good for him

WRH to MS: Idk what he saw in you, your looks are average and you have the charm of a soggy blanket. WRH: using internal communication system at Moling Su to wake MS up in the middle of the night. WRH: Minshan… Minshan! MINSHAN! MS: waking up, ah what is it WRH: come over here, immediately! This can’t wait! MS: enters room WRH: (lying in bed shoulders not covered so clearly not wearing anything) I’m cold, keep me warm!... this body sucks… MS: How about you put on some clothes? *crosses-arms-leans-against-doorframe* -__- WRH: How about you do what I tell you? Or do you want his body to catch a cold? Would you really let this happen? How could you, he didn't die for this" WRH saying "A-Yao didn't die for this" at every inconvenience.

— WRH visiting the cloud recesses when he sees he has the equivalent of a housekey out of sheer curiosity, rolling his eyes that there are even more rules now (“ohgod they have added even more rules”, mumbles smth about how he should burn them down again) drags MS along despite him rlly not wanting bcz awkwaard he’s like „duh if they don’t have anything against u u gotta come“(emotional support sidekick) MS comes quick up with an excuse how they won’t stay long and have to attend smth so he gotta be waiting for JGY.

LQR recognizes him but isn’t sure how that’d be even possible(recognizes his mannerisms/speech cz he doesn’t make that much effort imitating MY) LQR "I know it's u and I'll prove it" while WRh is: ";) <3 <3 <3 Try it Sweaty <3 <3 <3"

Walking around Cr with LQR to get a good look at the place rebuilt dawns on him that the world moves on even without him and that his sect and legacy will be forgotten, not even the impact on the CR visible LQR of course still angry since WRH pretty much killed his brother LQr to WRH: Why are you back WRH: honestly idk either lol

private convo with LXC who’s been very concerned about his wellbeing since he was so odd after the injury WRH whipping up some half assed excuse that he's had a near-death experience and is tired of being a doormat(doesn't explain why he's suddenly rude and blunt, no fake smile to be seen) (aren’t you tired of being nice? don’t you just wanna go apeshit?) “I almost died, I can’t continue like this” WRH getting flirty with LXC trying to see if he’s (redacted), but LXC is like “???? why u do this to qs?? aren’t u happy with her??”

Which is where WRH drops the act telling him he’s forcibly posessing JGY but that if they can find out the reason he can have JGY back? Awkward cooperation cz LXC keeps mentioning he wants A-Yao back but also hesitant cz it’d mean putting JGYs friend he summoned back to being dead(unlike Minshan he’s a bit more sceptical about WRHS claims, he might be lying after all).

MS later is the one telling him the truth cz it pains him that he still has hope. “he’s not coming back”(yells while shaking LXC) “he’s dead”(sobbing) MS being “why did u say this??!!” when he sees the lie WRH told LXC

MS apologizes to LXC+LWJ-they pretend Moling Su and Lan are reconciling to have an excuse to meet but end up actually bonding over Jiggy with “Jiggy” as mediator.

LQr discusses with LXC Jiggis odd behavior/suspicion he’s posessed but doesn’t tell LXC his guess WRH asking MS if he has a written own schedule etc. but nope cz Jiggy memorizes everything so WRH has no idea what he has to do/what meetings etc are up (there were some in the notes he discarded) MS knows about surprise incest but LXC doesn’t so he doesn’t tell LXC thinking Jiggy would’ve preferred LXC doesn’t know, doesn’t tell him he’s been Jiggys lover.

LXC pulling his sword on WRH when MS tells him he’s lying. MS very concerned about Jiggies body. WRH telling them they should feel blessed by/grateful for his presence

LXC also calls WRH out for not grieving Jiggy while claiming to be a friend.(thinks MS is dumb for just buying anything WRH claims and they don’t have Jiggys instructions as proof anymore) WRH flat out tells LXC that Jiggy killed him. (LXC faces away from WRH during the convo cz he’s tearing up, since it’s sinking in Jiggy is gone, so th be after MS told him the truth)

[clockworkspider]

Reincarnation AU - 18

Su She (The Human) - Passing

Previous chapters

On Meng Yao and Nie HuaiSang's second year of university in America, Su She passed away.

It was an inopportune time, right before finals, but still, death don’t wait.

Still, Meng Yao had offered to be there for Su She’s funeral, but was kindly rejected.

“Won’t you give me a chance to mourn for you this time, MinShan?” Meng Yao asked, in a video chat a week prior to Su She’s death.

“I really appreciate that, but… A-Yao, there’s something I need to tell you. It’s my granddaughter—” At that point, the video froze.

Meng Yao waited patiently for a few moments, a few seconds later, Su She was staring at him with concern.

“Sorry, there must have been some connection issue, I never got that last part. What about your granddaughter?” Meng Yao asked.

Su She stared back in intense awkwardness.

“She’s Qin Su,” He finally said.

“Oh,” Meng Yao said.

“Are you okay?” The elderly man asked. He wasn’t sure whether the chat was frozen or if Meng Yao was in shock.

“Yeah,” Meng Yao’s image blinked on the screen, “I’m just… a bit surprised.”

“She doesn’t remember,” Su She said, “I don’t think it’d be good for her to meet you yet.”

“I understand,” Meng Yao answered.

“You should focus on your exam,” Su She said, “you still got a long life ahead of— Shouldn’t let me —tract you. And if you — let— know.”

“I’m sorry, you’re cutting in and out,” Meng Yao said awkwardly.

“Why don’t I switch to audio,” Su She said, “I don’t think you need to see this old man in his hospital bed anyway.”

“Would you like me to keep my video on?” Meng Yao asked.

“Let’s keep it on for now, until you cut out again.”

“Alright.”

“I was saying, if I make it that far, you should tell me that when you passed your exams, which I’m sure you will.”

“I will,” Meng Yao said.

“I’m really glad I got to meet you in this life, A-Yao.”

“Me too, I’m sorry I couldn’t have found you sooner. I wish… that I could have gotten to know you better.” He wondered what Su She was like this life when he was younger, was he anything like the Su MinShan of the past?

“Perhaps it’s for the best. Right now, this old man is embarrassed for you to see him when he was younger.” There was a chuckle that turned into a series of cough on the other side. “Sorry, I’m okay. Well… to the next life.”

“MinShan…” Meng Yao said, “promise me you won’t look for me again in your next life.”

There was a pause, before a soft sigh, “I promise. But you have to promise me to have a long happy life this time.”

“I’ll do my best,” said Meng Yao.

“Your best is good enough… That’s… something I always wanted to hear when I was younger.”

“Thank you…” Meng Yao smiled.

“I’ve lived a good life,” Su She said, “I’m not—I don’t feel ready to leave. I still want to see my granddaughter grow up, and I finally got to meet you… I don’t want to leave because I’m finally happy… I’m just too happy.”

“…”

“I’m sorry… this is a heavy topic to say to a young man.”

“It’s okay. I remember dying, so I understand. But I’m glad you’re happy this time,” Meng Yao paused, “I don’t want you to look for me, but if chances allow, I hope we meet again in your next life.”

“I hope so too,” Su She said, “I hope so too.”

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Meng shi: *walks in with a few maids*

A-Su.

Qin Su: *sitting comfortably on a cushioned seat* taihou.

Meng Shi: don't get up.

I brought some ginkgo tea for you.

*sits next to her*

Qin Su: aw. Thank you!

Meng shi: no problem.

Qin Su: *takes a sip*

Meng Shi: you're very beautiful. You and baby Meng. *smile* I got you a gift.

Qin Su: you didn't need to get me anything.

Meng shi: oh come on. I gave you gifts for your first pregnancy.

So it's a tradition.

Qin Su: omg. *blushing* I feel so pampered.

Meng Shi: as you must.

You make A-Yao happy, produced beautiful children and you're a very graceful Huanghou.

You'll be A-qing's role model.

Qin Su: I'm delighted that you're proud of me, taihou.

It's an honour to recieve your love.

Meng Shi: *kisses her forehead*

Qin Su: where's Huangdi?

Meng shi: A-Yao is in Moling. He has started a junior sect leader program. So all young sect heirs will he announced.

Qin Su: oh right. He's so brilliant. And he does everything for the betterment of the empire.

Meng Shi: every time he gets a child, he strengthens the empire even more.

Yao'er is really selfless.

Qin Su: i agree.

Huangdi focuses on thr future.

And our Song'er is going to be appointed as Qin Sect leader too.

Meng shi: yes! As he must. I'm so happy for him.

A-qing: *stops by the door.* Huanghou. Nainai taihou.

I'm a little shy.

Qin Su: why are you shy? You can come in.

A-qing: I came to check up on you. How are you going, Huanghou?

Qin Su: I'm good, dear.

Meng shi: aww so sweet. Checking up on your future mother-in-law.

That's good.

A-qing: *blushing* Nainai.

Qin Su: hmm I agree.

A-qing: do you need any help with anything?

Qin Su: not at all.

Meng Shi: A-Su, do you love the gifts?

Qin Su: oh yes, yuemu hou. I love them.

You're the best. *hugs*

Meng Shi: no prob, darling.

A-qing: you gave her gifts! That's so sweet.

Meng shi: yea, that's my little tradition to give A-Su gifts to congratulate her on her pregnancy.

A-qing: awww. Adorable.

I love that tradition.

Meng Shi: I hope A-Su carry on the tradition.

A-qing: *covers her blushing face* Nainai! Stop. You're making me blush.

Qin Su: *laughing* I'll give A-qing a lot of gifts.

But I'm not ready to be a grandma yet.

Meng shi: oh my.

Qin Su: A-qing. What if you surprise Song'er.

A-qing: surprise him?

Do you have any ideas??

Qin Su: wait for him in his residence, Pine Pavilion. Make some food, like dumplings, osmanthous cakes, fried tofu and some tea.

You know, Song'er is at a conference whole day. He must be exhausted.

I think it would be adorable.

A-qing: awww amazing. I really want to pamper him when he's returns.

Qin Su: great.

And pine Pavilion's mansion already have their chefs. You can just ask them to prepare the food.

A-qing: no. I want to try to cook for him with my own hands!

Qin Su: that sounds better.

Meng Shi: this is your time to practice being a housewife.

A-qing: yay.

~~~

Moling 📍

The grand sect conference is in session. Su Minshan is on his sect leader seat as chief cultivator whereas A-Yao sat on the left on a fancy seat of his own.

And of course there were xue yang and mo xuanyu sitting together and judging everyone.

Su she: welcome to the conference, cultivators.

With the help of my dearest Huangdi, I'll present the new sect leaders.

The sect leaders are advised to do some training to get familiar with their new roles.

Like lead night hunts, have meetings and discussions with fellow clan members and make minor decisions.

Soon you'll have your minor ceremonies on your own. Of course everything will be sponsored by Huangdi.

Everything here is approved by Huangdi. Ànd soon he'll elaborate on the structure of the program.

Su she: *clears throat* the new sect leader of the Reformed Qishan Wen sect and GusuLan sect will be Wen Yuan, also known as Lan Sizhui.

Ouyang Zizhen will be the new clan leader of Baiing ouyang.

Ouyang Zizhen: YES!!!

sect leader ouyang: behave yourself.

And you better not act so carefree. Running around.

Ouyang Zizhen: A-Die! aren't you going to congratulate me?! I'm part of Huangdi's young sect leader program.

Sect leader ouyang: congrats.

Speaking of congrats.

Congratulations Huangdi on your little package on the way.

Yao: thank you so much, Ouyang Zongzhu.

Ouyang Zizhen: ew A-Die. Why did you say it like that?

Sect leader ouyang: it's a figure of speech, child!

Su she: Jinling Rulan will be the Jin sect leader, as well as inherit the Meishan Yu sect. Where his grandmother belonged.

Jinling: *smiling*

Rusong: *clapping*

Jiang cheng: that's a lot of responsibility, A-ling. But I'm with you.

And as a gift I'll give you half of the Jiang sect.

Jinling: that's cool, Jiujiu!!!

Jiang cheng: you guys have it easy, thanks to Yao huangdi.

We were pushed into our roles without recovering from what we experienced a couple of weeks ago.

Jinling: you and Xiao shushu are the best.

Zixuan: congrats baby.

Yanli: I'm so proud of you.

Su she: congrats.

Rusong Dianxia will be the Qin Sect leader and subordinate to the Jin sect leader.

Jinling: *clapping*

Rusong: I'm honoured to be your subordinate, Ling gege.

Zixuan: such a perfect pair.

Yao: yes. There will be no corruption.

Jin guangshan was a disaster.

Zixuan: oh yes he was.

Ling'er and Song'er are absolutely precious and really close.

Yao: they'll make a perfect team.

Zixuan: indeed.

Su she: Huangdi wishes that Lan Jingyi a.k.a Meng Ruyi Dianxia gets the Jun title like Zewu Jun for example.

He'll be another Jade of Gusu, where he  continues to be in charge of Gusu and their districts as a lord, until Huangdi bestows something else.

Yao: Definitely. He's my beloved, and deserves the Jun title.

Lan qiren: but, but Huangdi. That boy is a troublemaker.

He breaks rules and misbehave all the time.

Yao: he's my son.

And his role models are the twin Jades of Gusu themselves.

Lan qiren: ah...well...as you wish.

I can't let xue yang torment me for disagreeing with you.

Yao: glad we can agree.

Lan qiren: yes. You never let the Jianghj down, actually. So.

Yao: mn.

Jingyi: thank you so much, A-Die.

Yao: it's your birthright, dear.

You know I don't mess with that. You'll get what's rightfully yours.

Jingyi: *smiling*

Su she: Huangdi. Please elaborate your plans. The stage is yours.

Yao: thank you.

Cultivators, I plan to get the Juniors into leadership, so that our empire will be forever strong and progressive.

As a chief cultivator showed everyone that the smallest individual can have an impact of the Jianghu. And now as Huangdi, I'm showing you the talent and potential in younger cultivators.

Xichen: that's so right! *claps*

Mo xuanyu: Lan lips. Huangdi is ours.

Yao: *laughs daintily* ah.

As I was saying. My dearest Rusong will be the representative of the junior cultivator party.

You all will report to him and he'll discuss with Minshan and I.

Su she: *blushing when hearing Minshan and I*

Yao: I also have to teach my son more about leadership, as he's the future emperor. A-Song is absolutely amazing.

Rusong: it would be a pleasure working with my fellow friends. *smiles*

Yao: elder cultivators, is everything OK?

Is Su xiandu doing a great job?

I know he is, but I want to hear from you.

Sect leader ouyang: yes! Definitely Huangdi!

Mingjue: yea.

Xichen: he learnt a lot from you.

Jiang cheng: the Jianghu is under great conditions. Thank you Yao Huangdi and Su xiandu.

Yao: delightful.

You're all strongholds in our Jianghu, so keep up the good work.

*smiling while showing his dimples. Then he took a sear*

Su she: well I think that's all. Huangdi, do you have anything else?

Yao: not at all. Everything was perfect.

Su she: mn. I'll dismiss the conference. Cultivators, feel free lounge around and relax. Grab some more snacks.

~

Rusong: hey. Su xiandu.

Do I have to do a thesis?

Su she: not at all, little Dianxia. You're my emperor's son. I know that you'll be great.

You and A-ling don't need to write a thesis.

Rusong: ok then. Thank you.

Su she: no prob, Song'er.

Jinling: congratulations A-Song.

Rusong: *smile* thank you, Ling gege. Same to you.

Jinling: *playfully grabs his arm* we'll rule the world.

Rusong: yup.

Let's go congratulate Ouyang Zizhen and the rest.

Jinling: mn. 

Jingyi: congrats Rusong! *hugs*

Rusong: *hugs* and congrats to you, A-Yi. Gusu's new Jade and lord of Gusu.

Jingyi: yea bro. Thank you. I feel elite. Right mistress Jin?

Jinling: *rolls eyes*

Jingyi: mistress Jin, I get to lead night hunts.

I think I'll treat my sect members to dinner afterwards! Maybe we can go party somewhere.

Jinling: (amused and a little impressed) do you take yourself seriously.

Do the the hulijings take you seriously

Jingyi: obviously mistress Jin. The hulijings love me!

They also respect my Lan customs.

Jinling: oh really?

Jingyi: they maintain my Lan robes and headband. Only married attendants can handle my headband because they know the rules.

Jinling: how fancy.

Rusong: yea Ling gege. A-Yi is living the life.

Sizhui: that's really cute.

Jinling: i guess.

Rusong: ouyang Zizhen.

Ouyang Zizhen: *blush* R....Rusong Huangdi.....I mean...Rusong Dianxia. Hey.

Rusong: congrats, Ouyang Zongzhu

Ouyang Zizhen: thanks, Qin Zongzhu.

So I must report to you?

Rusong: yes. All junior sect leaders do.

Ouyang Zizhen: if I send a little poem in the documents, would you like it?

Rusong: of course. Why wouldn't I. You're a talented poet.

Ouyang Zizhen: omg.

Jinling: stop harassing my cousin.

Ouyang Zizhen: Jinling! I'm not harassing your cousin!

I just wanted to write a poem about his dimples!

Rusong: *laughing* I'm flattered that Zongzhu is going to write about my dimple.

Jingyi:  Zizhen, you're not doing a good job in hiding your crush.

Sizhui: yea. We know you have a crush on Rusong.

Ouyang Zizhen: me???? Ahahaha...ha..ha..ha.

Jingyi: you got to fight with A-qing.

Jinling: A-Song is getting more and more like Xiao shushu.

Ouyang Zizhen: look, I have a beautiful face and she has a bamboo stick. So no thank you.

But I guess we can share Rusong. If Rusong is interested.

Rusong: I have no comment.

But you're very talented.

Jinling: Zizhen. Rusong is Rusong. You have to come better than that.

And he's the future emperor too.

Ouyang Zizhen: I'll do anything for him.

Sizhui: Rusong, other than this. What should we do as the Wen Sect?

Rusong: hmm. How about you have your first Wen watch tower here in Yunping.

I give you permission.

Sizhui: ohh, thank you very much.

Rusong: Ouyang Zongzhu.

Ouyang Zizhen: mn. Dianxia.

Rusong: continue using the river as a source of transportation and cultivation too.

Um. How are the fox spirits in your area?

Ouyang Zizhen: yes Dianxia. They're treated as immortals and equal to cultivators. As the clan leader I'll make sure they get high ranks!

Rusong: that's good to hear.

Some time I want to come to Bailing, just to meet the fox spirits..

Ouyang Zizhen: you?! In Bailing?! I live in Bailing!

Jinling: I think he knows that.

Ouyang Zizhen: I mean....Dianxia, I'll oganise transport for you.

Don't ask your staff!

Rusong: thanks dude.

Ouyang Zizhen: you can stay at my place if you wish. I...I think I need to clean the Bailing's Manor.

Rusong: relax. Everything is fine.

Thanks for the invite.

I'll tell you when I'm coming.

Ouyang Zizhen: I await that day.

Yao: *glaring*

Xue yang: looking at the new Ouyang Zongzhu and Songsong?

Yao: yea.

Zizhen is giving a body language akin to team dimple's.

Mo xuanyu: we have body language, Yao gege??

Yao: of course you simps do.

Su she: what you expect, Huangdi. When you are gorgeous.

Mo xuanyu: and now Song'er is.

Su she: Huangdi. I kind of see it.

But is this how I look?

Yao: 100%, Su Zongzhu.

You sent a whole parade for me when I visited Moling for the first time.

Su she: I must. You're a gift. And my rare treasure.

Yao: aww.

[hulijingemperor2]

Some weeks later~

These days A-Yao was taking care of his pregnant wife.

Yao: *kisses her forehead* how are you dear?

Qin Su: I'm ok. Just craving.

Yao: what are you craving. I'll get it for you.

Qin Su: strawberries and peaches.

Yao: that's it?

Qin Su: can you coat them with salt?

Yao: with salt? Sure.

Qin Su: tell the staff to coat them.

You're Huangdi after all.

Yao: *smiles* I'll do anything to make you comfortable nonetheless.

Qin Su: awww.

Can they be palace grown fruits? Because I'm your empress, right?

Yao: definitely. Remember we have a garden here.

And yes. *kisses* you are my empress.

Qin Su: *hugs* I'm glad Lan Xichen isn't your empress.

Yao: *adoring her clinginess* no dear.

Are you jealous of A-Huan?

Qin Su: mhm.

Yao: don't be.

Ok. let me go get you your fruits in our  strawberry garden. It also has a  couple of peach trees.

I'll pick them.

Qin Su: you're so so sweet.

Yao: it's my duty.

Anyways, A-Su, sadly tomorrow I'll be busy with imperial court and a few meetings.

I'll check up on you afterwards, ok?

Qin Su: that's alright. But I would love to hug your floof for comfort tomorrow.

Yao: hmm maybe I can split myself as a hulijing.

Qin Su: ah, that will work.

*hugs* I know you're busy and very hardworking.

Yao: mn.

I must run the empire for my children.

Qin Su: aw

Yao: I was already planning on what to give them, empire wise.

Rusong has Yunping and Laoling, and Jingyi has Gusu and Caiyi.

The both have mansions across the empire.

Our future child will have the same things.

I'll give them Moling and Qinghe

Qin su: that's a great idea.

I love how you split the Jianghu amongst them.

Yao: they deserve the best.

Qin Su: yes, they do.

Yao: *gently grabs her hand* I'll be back.

Qin Su: ok Huangdi.

Yao: Bicao. Get the staff.

They must stay here most of the time. Especially tomorrow.

Bicao: yes Huangdi.

Qin Su: you pamper me so much.

Yao: definitely.

~~

Afterwards, when he went down the hall, he saw team dimple~ who stuffed cloth in their robes to make it look as if they're pregnant.

Xue yang: Jiggylicious!

Mo xuanyu: we're pregnant for you!

You're hella hot.

Xue yang: we were jacked up by a hulijing, heehee.

Right shanshan?

Su she: *blushing* y..yea...

Yao: ah team d. You have made me the happiest person in the world.

What do you need?

Mo xuanyu: a kiss.

Yao: sure. *kisses*

Mo xuanyu: *grinning and squealing*

Yao: *kisses Su Minshan*

Su she: *blushing and melting*

Huangdi, your kisses are so soft. *kisses his hand*

Yao: mn, thank you.

*kisses xue yang*

Xue yang: *hugs him tightly and makes out with him a bit* Jiggy.  

Yao: yangyang.

Xue yang: you're so gorgeous.

Where are you going, gorgeous?

Yao: I'm going to pick some strawberries and peaches for A-Su.

She's craving them.

Accompany me.

Su she: certainly Huangdi. We'll do it for you, because we won't let you lift a finger.

Mo xuanyu: yea Yao gege.

Xue yang: sit and look pretty, while we do it.

Yao: thank you team d.

Su she: I'll shelter you from the sun.

It's really sunny out.

Mo xuanyu: I'll get some staff.

Yao: can you three get rid of the fake stomachs first? *laughing*

Team dimple: oh, right.

Now in their strawberry garden, team dimple took charge by picking the fruits while Minshan sheltered Ayao with an umbrella.

A-Yao was initially going to pick them, but team d won't let him lift a finger.

Xiying: Huangdi. We put some baby shower details on your desk.

You can thick them off and give us feedback later.

Yao: thank you so much. I'll read through them.

Xiying: we have hired lion dancers too.

Yao: two lion dance groups, right? One for us and one for the city?

Xiying: as you requested. Yes.

Yao: Minshan. Give him some pocket money for me.

I didnt bring my pouch, and these days I'm feeling more generous.

Su she: of course. *hands him some money*

Xiying: thank you Huangdi, and Xiandu.

Su she: Huangdi. I'm really happy for you!

Yao: thank you, dear.

Su she: it makes the environment so positive and calm. I hope Huaisang doesn't act up like an annoying rash.

Yao: I hope not.

Anyways, I'll be with A-Su. He can't cause any drama.

Xue yang: Jiggybun! We got your fruit!

Mo xuanyu: do they look sweet, Yao gege?

Yangyang and I ate a couple.

Please don't tell jiejie.

Yao: they do look lovely. A-Su won't know a thing.

Xue yang: why does she want a salty fruits? She could have made tonghulus out of them.

Yao: it's just her craving I guess.

She used to crave sour and spicy things when pregnant with Rusong.

On the other side, Rusong was playing the quqin for A-Su.

Qin Su: *touches her tummy* baby. Are you enjoying your big brother's music?

He'll teach you the guqin soon.

Rusong: *smiling*

Qin Su: let's listen.

Rusong: A-Yi. Why don't you play the flute as well?

Jingyi: good idea!

Qin Su: I'm loving the private orchestra.

It's so relaxing.

Rusong: thank you. I think I'll play the guqin more often for you and my baby sibling.

Qin Su: aww, Song'er, I would love that!

Yao: *enters with Qin Su's fruits* dear.

Qin Su: A-Yao!

Yao: Song'er, Yi'er. You're playing for your younger sibling? That's really adorable!

Rusong: yea, A-Die. We have to entertain our future sibling.

And music sets a soothing environment. 

Yao: it is.

Jingyi: hence we volunteered.

Yao: you two are perfect.

A-Su. I brought you your salt coated fruits.

I requested that they don't put too much salt. It's not good for your BP.

Qin Su: they look delicious though! *blush* would you feed me?

Yao: certainly.

Rusong: *starts playing the guqin again*

~~~

On the other hand, a cloaked guy, who happened to be nie huaisang with a disguised voice, went to meet Sisi.

Huaisang: what are you doing madam?

Sisi: I'm heading to do my goddess' nails.

Huaisang: oh. Can I meet her?

Sisi: dressed like that?

Sorry, but you look like a thief.

Huaisang: I swear I'm not a thief!

Sisi: * unsheaths her daggar*

Huaisang: *trembling* don't kill me, don't kill me, don't kill me, don't kill me, don't kill me.

Sisi: I won't, if you behave yourself.

Huaisang: can I meet, Miss Meng?

Sisi: why?

Huaisang: it's urgent.

Sisi:  follow me.

Huaisang: ok.

Sisi: *still holding up her dagger*

Huaisang: so you and Miss meng are close?

Sisi: yes. She's my muse.

I'm fortunate to have her company.

.

Sisi: Huanghou jiejie! Some cloaked guy wants to see you.

Huaisang: *standing still in her disguise*

Sisi: great her.

Huaisang: g...greetings....taihou.

Meng shi: Nie gui fei, why are you wearing a cloak? It's not winter.

Huaisang: *started*

Sisi: Nie gui fei?!! *pulls off his cloak*

Jiejie I didn't know!

Meng Shi: it's fine. And he's my son's concubine anyways.

I just don't know why he's incognito.

Huaisang: well. This is awkward.

Sisi: *pulls out a sword* what do you want?! You don't just dress like a thief to meet Huanghou jiejie or Huangdi.

Huaisang: why do you have so much weapons? Aren't the head maid?? Don't kill me pleeessseeee!!

Sisi: answer my question first.

Meng Shi: don't rough him up. He faints when he gets scared.

Like a possum.

Sisi: *puts away her weapons*

Huaisang: how do you know it was me, taihou?

Meng Shi: instincts. And your shoe has a tiny stitching of a type of leaf from a tree that's native to Qinghe.

The only two Qinghe members who can  enter Jing Manor freely is A-Yao's concubines.

Huaisang: dang it. I thought that I would have looked stylish with this shoe I got for my birthday last year! You're so smart.

Sisi: how didn't I notice that? Anyways you are superior.

Meng Shi: it's tiny. So it would go unnoticed.

Sisi: mn.

Meng Shi: what's up, Nie gui fei?

Huaisang: *clears throat* taihou.

Got Meng Furen pregnant. San ge and team dimple are covering it up.

Meng shi: how dare you!!

Huaisang: it's the truth, taihou.

I snuck in and do the do with the empress.

Meng Shi: *slaps*

Huaisang: *falls on the floor while holding his face*

Meng Shi: you blame A-Su for infidelity and my son of lying?!

What do you want!

Huaisang: t...t....taihou....I can explain....

Meng Shi: why are you always causing chaos!

Wait til your brother hears about this.

Huaisang: please please! Don't tell my brother! Anybody but him! He'll ground me and take away my fans and art supply!

Sisi: should I lock him up?!

Meng Shi: no. I have a better punishment for him. But that will wait.

Sisi: *picks him up from off the floor*

You have 10 minutes to explain!

Meng shi: always some plot to harm my son and his family.

Huaisang: taihou. *sniffles* I have always dreamt of being in the spotlight, along with money, and power.

Sometimes I just want to take Meng Furen's place. And sometimes even Huangdi's.

Meng Shi: *slaps him again* so you want to usurp Yao'er's power!

Huaisang: *cries* and he seduced dage!

Meng Shi: that's not his fault, Huaisang! What if Yao'er is attractive!

Look. It's about time you act like a concubine.

Sisi: and stop scheming!

Huaisamg: but taihou. It's good for the plot.

Meng shi: enough!

Huaisang: *trembles*

Meng Shi: we still can't forget that you're the one caused A-Yao and A-Su to split.

Sisi: does Huangdi know about this?

Should I call Yao'er here?!

Meng Shi: no, don't bother him. And he's maybe with A-Su.

Yes, he knows about it, but he's giving Huaisang a chance to change.

Huaisang: it wasn't me! I swear!

It was sect leader Yao!

Meng shi: that vile man was just a median who can't keep his mouth shut!

The blabbermouth of the Jianghu. And you had orchestrated everything.

Huaisang: it....it was a mistake....I never should have......I don't know anything....

Meng Shi: let let me remind you then.

When you spread false and inappropriate rumors about A-Yao and A-Su. Sect leader Yao had stretched it further and added in poor little Rusong.

The fox spirits were with her but the Jianghu started gossiping.

A-Yao was afraid that they would start attacking A-Su and tarnishing her character.

So he decided to part ways with her.

A-Su went back to Laoling and A-Yao stayed in Jingjing and Lanling.

They were still chill with each other, and much in love. Yet they had to act divorced.

Little Song'er went back and forth from Laoling to Jingjing.

Huaisang: *sniffles* I'm....I'm ashamed....I just love chaos I guess.

Meng Shi: not towards my son! *goes to slap him again*

Huaisang: I'm sorry! *kneels* don't slap me again! My face is already red and swollen!

It was just an attempt to take her place!

Meng Shi: Qin Su and A-Yao are happy together.

And I don't want you meddling in their relationship!

Do you understand?

Huaisang: mhm. *sobbing*

Meng Shi: and if you plan to get rid of the Mengs. Just know we're immortal, and would fight for our empire.

Sisi: (Huanghou jiejie is so hot)

Huaisang: *speechless*

Meng shi: go walk through the streets with your swollen face and tell your dage about your crimes!

Sisi: leave!

Huaisang: *runs*

Meng Shi: ugh.

Sisi. Make me some tea.

Sisi: sure Huanghou jiejie. *supports her to sit*

Meng Shi: why is he so shady? When would he act like a proper concubine? When?

Another attendant: *massaging her scalp*

Meng shi: I'm watching those Nies.

~~~

Meanwhile, with A-Yao and Qin su.

Yao: *feeds her some tea, then wipes her mouth* are you good?

Qin Su: yea Huangdi.

And those fruits were so delicious.

I really needed that.

Yao: hmm. Glad you enjoyed.

Qin Su: did you think of any names, dear? 

Yao: I'm thinking for a boy Meng Zhu.

And for a girl, I'm thinking of Meng Taihua.

Qin Su: those are lovely.

Taihua is a sweet name.

Yao: yes!

We'll reveal the name for the baby shower.

Qin su: *smiling* I agree.

Yao: *kisses*

Qin Su: *does the same*

Yao: do you have any names in mind?

Qin Su: I was thinking of a few, but I love your suggestions.

Meng Ru Taihua and Meng Ru Zhu.

It's really regal too.

Yao: Tai Gongzhu or Zhu Wangzi.

Qin Su: *snuggles* perfect.

[hulijingemperor2]

A ceremony starts~~

Hua cheng: *bowing to A-Yao, patriotically ~ being a hulijing citizen~

Yao: *signaling his attendants to bring something on a platter.

Yao: you're the image of hulijings, as well as my empire.

As an ambassador you must maintain the peace and preserve healthy bonds between the hulijings, Kitsunes and Gumihos. And for the mortals and cultivators, you must promote our culture and represent the empire.

Between the fox spirits, you must guard them and inforce a healthy flow of cultural identity.

Do you accept?

Hua cheng; yes Huangdi..

Yao: you may stand.

Drop all formalities.

*fastens a fox shaped brooch on him* this is your signature, and identity as the empire's ambassador.

Hua cheng: *bow* thank you, Huangdi. I'm grateful!

Yao: I wish you goodluck.

Also I'm very pleased to have such a notorious member as yourself, in my empire.

~

Xue yang: congrats bro. Here's a bottle of liquor.

Hua cheng: thanks dude.

Treat Yao huangdi well. He's brilliant.

Xue yang: obviously. My hot boss is my ride or die.

Hua cheng: lol did you just call him hot?!

Xue yang: yes.

Mo xuanyu: we're his simps after all.

Hua cheng: well he is gorgeous but I think it's improper to have a crush on your Huangdi. And besides, I only have eyes for my gege.

I'm happy being his hubby and a hulijing citizen.

Mo xuanyu: that's so sweet.

Hua cheng: you guys want to come over for dinner?

Su she: who's cooking?

Hua cheng: gege. My husband.

Mo xuanyu: oh (yikes].

Xue yang: can't be worst than Lan lips cooking! Am I right.

Hua cheng: nah gege is the best cook.

Su she: Lan lips and xie lian should have a cook off.

Hua cheng: gege will win, I'm sure.

Team dimple: we agree!

Hua cheng: what do you think, Huangdi?

Yao: I think they may tie.

Hua cheng: we'll see.

Su she: um, Hua cheng, would you do me a favour?

Hua cheng: what do you need?

Su she: *pulls him aside* can you sculpt a 1 foot Yao huangdi statute for me? Standing with his nine tails and hensheng or a fan?

You see i have a statue. But I need another for my shrine.

Hua cheng: I can relate dude, cuz I have a shrine of my own. Of xie lian

I never sculpted someone who's not gege though. Anyways I'll see what I can do.

Su she: thanks.

And I'll pay you too.

$5000 taels.

Hua cheng: sounds like a plan.

But you know, i don't do things for money.

Su she: take it.

I insist.

Hua cheng: ok dude. Thanks.

Are you all up for Ghost City?

Huangdi?

Yao: sure, ambassador Cheng. Thanks for the invite.

Xue yang: yea bro!

~

Next day,

Team D and A-Yao were getting ready to leave for Ghost City.

A-Yao wore golden robes as always, as well as a gold and red Kitsune mask

Instead of his hat, he wore his Huangdi's guan and two large peony hairpins next to it.

Minshan wore his Misty spell mask, mask, and both xue yang and Mo xuanyu wore black cat eyed masks.

All to into the Ghost City aesthetics.

(Basically mxy and sms used their chenqing Ling masks)

Xue yang: supermodel, you're looking really gorgeous. Can I see your dimple?

Yao: *takes off mask*

Xue yang: *kisses* so generous of Yao huangdi.

Mo xuanyu: Yao gege is just waw!

Yao: thank you very much, darlings.

Su she: you look so glamorous.

Yao: Ah, Shanshan. You do too. *puts back on his mask*

Su she: with this ugly mask? Haha.

Yao: it reflects your strength and skill.

And I love it.

Su she: awww. I appreciate your opinion, Huangdi.

By the way, the teleportation talismans are ready.

Yao: excellent.

Hua cheng: *barging in* sorry I'm late!! Yao huangdi! *panting*

Yao: greetings Hua cheng. Weren't we supposed to meet you there. Why did you come in a hurry.

Hua cheng: I forgot all about butcher Zhu.

He might fight you guys thinking you're trespassers or a threat. The guy hates outsiders.

And he had a hot temper.

Mo xuanyu: ohhhh, like dage.

Su she: *laughing*

Hua cheng: Huangdi's hot headed sworn brother?

Team d: that's the one!

Yao: lol.

Yao: I understand you, ambassador Cheng. He must be loyal to you.

Hua cheng: yea we're tight.

So if I pick you up here, then he'll know that you're my guests.

Yao: delightful then. Thank you for escorting us. You're too kind.

Xue yang: would Mr. Zhu like two jars of severed tongues?

He just has to pay me a suppliers price.

Hua cheng: well he sells human meat, so I guess he'll be interested.

What's your suppliers price?.

Xue yang: $250.

Or just 15% of the profit. I don't care. Jiggy is taking care of me.

Hua cheng: lol. Well talk to him then.

Xue yang: yea.

Su she: *activates his talismans*

~

Ghost City 📍🧧.

They appeared among the magnificent city, doused in red and alive with the unalive. Ghost City was like a large nighless fair or a market illuminated by red lanterns and fire. Despite being populated by various ghosts, spirits and a few yokai, the city had their own gambler's den.

Hua cheng: how's the city?

Yao: breathtaking! Just breathtaking.

I love all the red.

Mo xuanyu: your Ghost subjects looks so alive.

Hua cheng: haha! You think?!

Su she: they're just living life, buying and selling things, and going their way.

Hua cheng: yea. Unbothered right?

Xue yang I'll ask~~ wait. Where is he?

Mo xuanyu: he was just here.

Shanshan.

Su she: look, I don't babysit gremlins.

Yao: *sighs* not again, lol.

Yin Yu: same, Su Zongzhu. I'm only occupied with serving my master, Hua Chengzhu.

Su she: I'm also devoted to huangdi.

Yin yu: we're so lucky to have such ideal people to serve.

Su she: right.

Do you? *blush* daydream about him?

Like how I do with Huangdi?

Yin yu: yes yes yes! All the time!

Su she: hmm.

So we see your lord and my lord are friends. We should be besties too.

Yin yu: I would love that!

Xue yang: *flirting with some demon ladies*

Xue yang: do you guys want to party with me?

You're really cute.

Ladies: *giggling*

Xue yang: you guys have to share me with the emperor of Hulijings by the way.

Hot guy like you in thr emperor's harem?

The hulijing emperor has some nice taste.

Xue yang: yea he has me and team dimple in a chokehold.

Xue yang: you know, I turned my enemy into a fierce corpse. Actually I have a whole army of fierce corpses.

Oh woww.

Xue yang; yea they worship me too.

But they love Jiggy too. Who doesn't like Jiggy.

Jiggy is really hot.

I can cook if you guys want.

Oh my goodness!

He can cook!!!

Yao: *in a feminine voice* oh tell me more na, yangyang.

Xue yang: well Jiggy is really sexy and~~ *turns around* Aahhhh! Jiggy, what?! Where did you get that voice from?!

It's kinda attractive tho.

Yao: stop fooling around. *hands him candy*

Xue yang: *hugs arm* Jiggy! Jiggy!

Demon ladies: *bowing* greetings fox spirit emperor.

And our Ghost king.

Yao: please discard your formalities.

Hua cheng: hey guys.

Was xue yang troubling you?

No my lord.

Hehehehehehe.

Xue yang: call me!

Hua cheng: my assistant, Yin yu will show you the butcher's place.

Xue yang: cool.

Yin Yu: right. Let's go, xue xiong.

Mo xuanyu: Hua cheng where's your hubby?

Hua cheng: making dinner back at Paradise Manor for us.

Mo xuanyu: hmm. More delicious than what Lan lips make.

Yao: that's so delightful. And your Paradise Manor must be splendid as well.

Hua cheng: of course.

It's always splendid.

~~

Paradise Manor 🧧.

*walking down the crimson hall*

Hua cheng: want to enjoy wine and coutesans after, Huangdi?

Yao: absolutely.

How can I reject a host's treat.

Hua cheng: great!

And you can use them to pleasure you if they want.

Yao: oh no no. I don't exploit them. I only admire their skill, and respect them.

Hua cheng: you're a very ideal Huangdi.

I'm also aware that exploiting is prohibited in your empire.

Yao: yes.

Hua cheng: they will devoutly perform for you, Huangdi.

~in the banquet hall~

*coutesans dancing*

Mo xuanyu: imagine if Lan lips belly dance.

Xue yang: ew.

Su she: to impress who?!

Not my Huangdi, I'm sure.

Yao: your courtesans are very talented. I commend you.

Xue yang: city never sleeps.

Hua cheng: mhm.

Yao:  should I gift them anything? To show my appreciation?

Hua cheng: you don't need to.

But they do like pretty outfits.

Yao: so be it then.

Hua cheng: gege!

Xie lian: *enters with some attendants* Sang Lang! Dinner is ready.

Hua cheng: mmmm smells nice. You're so perfect. *kisses*

Gege, Huangdi is here.

Yao: greetings Dianxia. *bow*

Xie lian: the hulijing Huangdi doesn't need to bow.

I should bow to you.

Yao: but you're a God after all.

Higher than Huangdi.

Xie lian: haha, don't make me feel shy.

After all, my husband is a fox spirit, hence he's your citizen.

If I show my respect, then it would make him happy.

Yao: he had built many temples and sculpted many statues in your honour.

Xie lian: *laughing* should we bow to each other then?

Yao: sounds like a plan.

Mo xuanyu: what an epic bowing loop.

Xue yang: they also sound almost the same*

(Mdzs Jin guangyao and tgcf Xie lian once shared the same voice actor** but it changed)

Mo xuanyu: yea, but Yao gege sounds more hot.

Anyways, greetings Dianxia. I'm mo xuanyu

Xie lian: nice to meet you!

Su she: and I'm Su Minshan.

Xue yang: I think you know me already. *wink*

Xie lian: yea the mischief maker.

Xue yang: you're right. I like chaos.

Xie lian: Yao Huangdi, how's Rusong?

Yao: he's doing great! Thanks for asking.

He was a part of the elite conference.

Xie lian: marvelous. Your Rusong is brilliant and well refined.

Yao: thank you.

Xie lian:  Yao huangdi, I made food.

*uncovers*

The meat looked like charcoal, the soup looked like seasoned water, the veggies were withering away, and the mushrooms looked as if it was growing another mushroom.

At least the rice came out presentable.

A but sticky but presentable.

Hua cheng: these are all making me so hungry.

Yao: delightful, Dianxia. Thank you.

Mo xuanyu: your food looks just like Zewu Jun's.

Xue yang: bro I'm starving.

Su she: thanks for dinner, Dianxia. But whats this bowl of dirt for?

Xie lian: *laughing* Su Minshan, that's not dirt! I tried to make baozi but it burnt a little.

Su she: ah. (Burnt a little?!

As questionable as this looks, I must eat.  For the sake of saving Huangdi's face.)

Xie lian: do eat. I made it with love. My food is maybe missing a little salt though.

If the pork look as if it's moving, just whack it with your hand.

Yao: s...sure.

Hua cheng: I love me some whack-a-pork. It's my favourite dish.

Xie lian: that's why I made it, Sang Lang.

Hua cheng: awww.

Xie lian: Yao Huangdi, I'm so happy that you made my hubby the protector and ambassador of Hulijings.

You're very sweet.

Yao: no problem.

Su she: *suffering from an upset stomach*

Mo xuanyu: *feeling drowsy* why is every thing spinning.

Xue yang: *slapping the porkchop* WHACK! hahhahahahahaha!!!

Hua cheng: *eating* Team d, are you ok?

Xie lian: my food isn't for the faint hearted. Are you enjoying, Yao Huangdi?

Yao: ah yes. Well xue yang's tongue tea built my gut.

Xie lian: lovely!

Yao: you're always so cheerful.

Xie lian: thank you!

By the way, Yin Yu had arranged a room for you four. *smile*

Yao: delightful. Thank you very much.

~~~

Later on, in their room.

Mo xuanyu: *lying in bed*

Su she: *vomiting*

Yao: *drinking medicine*

Xue yang: *lying on the floor* my ass is on fire.

Ay. Supermodel, how are you?

Yao: my stomach is in fact aching. But this concoction is soothing.

Xue yang: oh gosh.

Mo xuanyu: I still believe that he can cook better than Lan lips.

Xue yang: yea I agree.

Su she: of course he can.

[hulijingemperor2]

Xichen: *taking a walk through the hall*

Team Dimple: *peeping and judging him*

Xue yang: *throws a shoe at him*

Mo xuanyu: how dare you!

Xichen: what happened to you three!

Su she: why aren't you pampering and worshiping A-Yao?

Xichen: A-Yao is busy with Huangdi work, team D.

Mo xuanyu: you don't know how to be a proper simp.

Su she: you let all the simps down, Lan.

Xichen: what do you want me to do, team dimple.

Xue yang: kill for him. *grin*

Su she: give him massages, hold his umbrella, set out a red carpet for him to walk on. Rose petals and peonies are maybe optional.

Mo xuanyu: blow his tea for him and tell him he's gorgeous.

Xichen: but A-Yao gets all of these.

Su she: from team d and staff. What about you!

Mo xuanyu: guys I think he does the same. But you should do some more.

Xichen: I'll go groom his tail and brush his hair then.

Xue yang: so aren't gonna kill his enemies?!

Xichen: I'll tell A-Yao do it.

Su she: he shouldn't lift a finger, Lan xichen. Ugh.

Meanwhile,

Yao: *walking with his ministers and other officials.* yes, and luckily the clans are doing well. I'll see what I can do with the rural villages as well.

You know, I was going to visit some time to hand out coupons.

Marvelous, Huangdi.

Yao: these coupons would help with Healthcare and affording food.

And what about Jianghu affairs, Huangdi?

Yao: yes. Xuan Huangdi and I decided to have another trade and indoctrination fair. To encourage the clans to have exchange students, and share their resources. Be it martial skill or even their local materials.

That's great! We'll yell the rest of your officials.

Yao: thank you. *opens fan*

~~

Xue yang: Jiggy. *simping*

Su she: very hardworking. Let's go pamper him afterwards.

Mo xuanyu: we got to reach before Lan lips.

Xichen: what if I want a taste of Jiggy too?

Mo xuanyu: you have to wait your turn.

Xue yang: tough life.

Xichen: and stop stalking him.

Mo xuanyu: it's called simping from a far.

Su she: we're admiring him, you rude Lan.

Yao: hi team D. *smiling*

Huanhuan.

Su she: *blush* your majesty.

Xue yang: you didn't see us simping right.

Yao: I can feel you guys simp from a mile away.

Mo xuanyu: dang it!

Xichen: you seem very happy today, A-Yao.

Su she: because he's an angel, Lan lips.

Yao: haha. Because my projects to improve the empire had succeeded.

Mo xuanyu: aww congrats.

Su she: you're very brilliant.

Yao: thank you.

Yao: *takes off outer robes and gives it to Minshan*

Su she: *blushing*

Mo xuanyu: *sniffs robe* Yao gege's scent.

Xue yang: he's so hot. And he smells like flowers.

Yao: I need some aromatherapy.

Where are my staff.

Su she: *still awestruck* dimples.

Mo xuanyu: my heart.

Xichen: *goes to touch A-Yao's robe*

Su she: HANDS OFF!

Xichen: *startled*

Fuying: Huangdi, we'll get your room ready, for the aromatherapy.

Yao: thank you, darlings.

Let's go, team D and Huanhuan.

~~~

Yao: *wearing a thin leisure robe, while waiting to be massaged with sweet essential oils.*

Scented candles were lit all over the room.

Some staff: *grooming his tail*

Mo xuanyu: *massaging A-Yao's dimples*

Su she: *massaging his scalp*

Yao: ahh yes. How relaxing. *closes eyes*

Xichen: *fanning him*

Xue yang: *filing A-Yao's nails*

Yao: Xiying.

Xiying: Huangdi.

Yao: tell the rest that I don't want to be disturbed.

Xiying: yes Huangdi.

Mo xuanyu: Yao gege, your dimples are always so cute and deep.

Yao: thank you so much.

Xue yang: I hope that your finger doesn't get sucked in.

Mo xuanyu: I would love that, actually.

Yao: Shanshan.

Please, get the shoulders.

Su she: sure, Huangdi.

Xue yang: diva.

Yao: oh yes I am unapologetically a diva.

Xue yang: you can step on me if you want.

Xichen: *kisses A-Yao's hand* my emperor.

Yao: Huan!

Xichen: you're the love of my life.

Yao: *dimpled smile*

Mo xuanyu: Huangdi, what do you want from us?

Yao: Shiny things.

Su she: as you wish.

Mo xuanyu: what a glamorous foxy.

Here's a ring.

Yao: *stretches out his hand*

Su she: take my hairpin.

Xichen: my shiny outer robes, A-Yao Huangdi.

Yao: heehee. All are fabulous.

~~~

Next day~

Team Dimple: *entering* Lan lips.

Xichen: *sips tea* team D.

Yao: oh hi team dimple.

Mo xuanyu: we made a song for you.

Xue yang: from the bottom of our hearts.

Su she: I hope you appreciate it.

Xichen: I would love to hear.

Team Dimple: L-A-N. L-I-P-S-S.

Lan has dandruff!! Lan Lan has dandruff dandruff! Lan has dandruff. Lan Lan has dandruff dandruff.

Xue yang: Xichen loves Jiggy.

Both: Jiggy.

Mo xuanyu: And Jiggy's hot!

Both: hot!

Su she: is he able to give Jiggy all he got!

Both: got!

Xue yang: Jiggy is a diva!

Mo xuanyu: pleasing him is simple.

Su she: but what does lipsy do??

Team d: he stresses team dimple!!

Mo xuanyu: Jiggy is cute.

Xue yang: Jiggy is pleasant.

Su she: he's huangdi while you're a peasant.

Team d: Lan has dandruff!! Lan Lan has dandruff dandruff! Lan has dandruff. Lan Lan has dandruff dandruff.

YA!!!

Xichen: *confused* what's wrong with you three.

Yao: hahaha, lovely song, team D.

Su she: thank you, Huangdi. My angel.

Mo xuanyu: *kisses his dimple*

Xue yang: gorgeous foxy.

Su she: what do you think, Lan Xichen?

Mo xuanyu: Lan lips. It was from the heart by the way.

Xichen: *sigh* good job team dimple. You always Crack me up.

Xue yang: lipsy is very well behaved today.

Mo xuanyu: we'll make some more songs, Xichen. I know you love us. Because you must love us to love Yao gege.

Yao: I would definitely love to hear your songs.

Su she: of course Huangdi.

Xichen: same, lol.

Su she: it's a privilege to hear us, Lan lips.

Rusong: *comes in* A-Die! Team d and Shizun.

Yao: heyy Song'er sweetheart.

Rusong: I forgot to tell you that my friend Jingyi wants you to adopt him.

Yao: aww really?!

Xichen: oh gosh. This boy.

Mo xuanyu: I remember him! He also hangs out with A-ling.

Su she: I can care less about a Lan.

Rusong: so what do you think, A-Die?

Yao: I'm honoured. But unfortunately this is not the time.

He must hold on a bit.

Rusong: ok.

Su she: Huangdi, we have a Lan creature already. *sobs*

Yao: lol Shanshan.

Rusong: does he need to learn how to be a Wangzi.

Yao: well, that's expected. But I won't force it. And he'll learn from observation.

Tell him to research fox spirits.

Rusong: mn.

Yao: also there's this special meditation that he must do to strengthen his core.

Rusong: alright A-Die. I'll tell him.

He will be so happy.

Actually he's fed up of Master Qiren's class and though, broke life~ his words.

Su she: I agree.

Xichen: well that's how his classes are, Su she. You should live with it.

Su she: never me again. Goatren and his favoritism. *rolls eyes*

Rusong: but can Master Qiren ease up a bit. An environment for learning and training shouldn't be like a boot camp.

Xichen: sure I'll talk to him Dianxia.

Xue yang: anything to impress Jiggy.

Mo xuanyu: who can ever say no to Song'er's cute little face.

Su she: Huangdi and Dianxia are our only hope.

Meanwhile, in the Peacock empire 📍.

Zixuan: *sitting and having tea, while his personal attendant was standing by his side* huaisang.

Huaisang: I'm here Huangdi. And awwww you got my name right this time.

Zixuan: so??

Jintang: that's Xuan Huangdi for what if or what do you want.

Huaisang: nah I'm just happy that you got my name right, heehee.

Zixuan: oh yes. Finally right.

I have called you here to tell you

that if you mess up, I'll sell you to team dimple.

Huaisang: yikes!

Jintang: Huangdi means to say that you're his permanent attendant. So don't make any mistakes.

Yes I'm a Huangdi analyst and translator.

Huaisang: ohh wawww! Thank you Huangdi! And please, you don't need to sell me to team dimple.

Zixuan: my personal assistant, Jintang will train you to not stress me out.

Jintang: right Huangdi. Rest assured. He won't stress you out.

Huaisang: when have I stressed you out?!!

Zixuan: on many occasions.

Ok now leave me for the while. I have to get ready to meet some people.

A-li used to do it too, but she needs her rest.

Jintang: yes Huangdi. Call me when you need me.

Zixuan: as I must.

Hassang. Afterwards I want you to scrub the walls a little.

Huaisang: you live in a mansion.

Which wall?

Zixuan: ugh! North wing 2 F. Next my second garden.

Huaisang: *sigh* ok Huangdi.

~~

Huaisang: how to deal with another diva.

Jintang: but you're doing a good job, calling him Huangdi and stuff.

Huaisang: because I dont want to be beheaded or sold to team dimple.

Jintang: yeaaa, Huangdi is pretty strict. And especially when you were a pass convict.

Huaisang: a what????

Jintang: you tried to sabotage Yao Huangdi many times.

I say you clear your name by helping the emperors.

Huaisang: (I can't give up on plotting against San ge!) I'll try, dude.

~~

After training to be an attendant, Huaisang decided to take a nap before Zixuan "bothers him". But to his surprise, he saw Jiang cheng leaving.

Huaisang: ay ay ay! Jiang xiong!! Jiang xiong wait up! *runs and falls into Jiang cheng's arms*

Jiang cheng: *confused, but hiding his blush*

Huaisang: *bats eyelids* Jiang cheng. You care about me? You won't let me fall.

Jiang cheng: who said that! I would be willing to drop you like a hot potato.

Huaisang: heehee. So you're saying that I'm hot?

Jiang cheng: *pushes* get off!

Huaisang: are you here to bring me back to Yunmeng? *hugs* you do miss me!!!

Jiang cheng: *sighs* no.

Huaisang: can I get a little kiss goodbye at least.

Jiang cheng: hell no! Aren't you supposed to be mopping Zixuan's floors right now.

Huaisang: no. And the floors are not the thing that's wet right now.

Jiang cheng: *blush* disgusting!

Zixuan: how dare you!!!

Huaisang: *hides behind Jiang cheng* H....Huangdi...hi.

Zixuan: what is your problem! Can't you behave!!

Huaisang: Huangdi, I can explain.

Zixuan: harassment isn't tolerated here!!!

Jiang cheng: Huangdi has spoken, Huaisang.

Huaisang: oh shut up. I know that you're a cutesleeve too.

Zixuan: *rolls eyes and walks away* disgusting.