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金 秀英 . jin xiuying ( lily ) . 29 . princess of china .

[jinlixue]

“We need to have Gahye come here. At the moment it’s not safe for her and Wenli to be in Beijing — and it’s… it’s confusing if she is there and none of us are.” Lixue had already decided on splitting her time between Morocco and China, she just hadn’t dared to plan the journey. Appearing odd or weak was out of the question and the slightest mistake might turn into something that decided the end score. “Out of us four, who most likely will be heard by her?” Her eyes moved over to Meixu. ( @jinmeixu​, @jinxiuying​, @jinzhaohui )​

[jinmeixu]

“ she’s…  she’s unwilling to come.  for now at least.  i don’t think lixun has any plans of coming back to the program,  at least he’s back home. ”  she left out the part where gahye had asked for meixu to go back to beijing if possible.  as much as meixu would like to,  she’s unsure if she’ll be able to fly alone or at all.  even leaving the house felt like an impossible task.  ( @jinzhaohui​, @jinxiuying​ ) 

[jinxiuying]

even though she had already decided, she allowed the silence to prolong. gathered all together, the gaping hole between the family was only more pronounced. “ i’ll go. zhaohui just left there, meixu is too OBVIOUS a choice ... ” her sister-in-law wouldn’t respond to pandering. “ i also have to talk to the palace staff about the ... ” forming the word was more difficult than she imagined. “ funeral. ” [ @jinzhaohui​ ]

[jinxiuying]

group two

“At least it’s dry in here,” he grumbled more to himself than anyone else in the room.  His rib hurt from the prideful boot he had endured. It seemed his act of rebellion didn’t sit well with the men calling the shots. The savoring taste of freedom had long soured the moment he had been dragged from the woods. Despite his great efforts, there were far too many prowlers looking for two escapees. He hoped Klaus made it out when they spilt across the densely packed trees. 

​

Eyelashes have not rest , mentally trying to count the remaining hours until a protocol is put in place whilst remaining her features to betray her truth feelings for Helena’s sake. But, having her sister taken away from her grasp only increase her anxiety, feet tapping quickly along the room: impatient and frightened. The lack of informations or demanding was worrying, what was the end of it? The new group set in place far from giving any clues, only served to have her features dismantled at the sight of the duke. “ ––– Ronan,” at least, he was alive. 

@matildcs​, @wicbkc​, @robbiestuart​, @jinxiuying​, @vitvliyv​, @laylabahiti​  @vslvano @rxnancromwell​

he hadn’t let go of layla since they’d stepped into the room. it was like he could breath again. the blinding panic settling into angry determination. he glanced up, briefly pausing to press a kiss to layla’s hair. the duke looked like he’d taken a beating. not that they could do much about it. “someone should take a look at that. you don’t want to risk a punctured lung.”

@matildcs​, @wicbkc​, @robbiestuart​, @jinxiuying​, @vitvliyv​, @laylabahiti​  @vslvano @rxnancromwell

“ jumping ship was IDIOTIC. ” hindsight was always twenty-twenty, but she couldn’t help but grumble the complaint anyway. her clothes had an uncomfortable stiffness from the salt and her hair was impossibly matted to her head. fake niceties were already difficult to produce normally. 

[jinxiuying]

group three

Manon rolled her eyes, mercurial nature flipping from panic to irritation in half a second. “There are obviously other fucking options, so if you would quit being a heinous bitch for 30 seconds, maybe we could all figure something –” heavy footsteps in the hall. Manon froze as the door opened. [ @effiestuart @ilijaf @vstridb​ @helenadobrasil​ @maitedobrasil​ @tywysoges-g​ ]   

“ was that REALLY necessary ?! ” she barked at her handler, as she stumbled through the door, barely stabilizing herself. she didn’t know if the shove was hard or if she were merely weakened. as her neck turned around the room, she felt like a deer in headlights. after a prolonged silence as the three settled, she only managed to mutter, “ long story. ” [ group three ]

[jinxiuying]

GROUP FIVE : 

“I can’t bird call but I can whistle,” he clapped his hand over Klaus’s shoulder to settle the tension that glossed over his features. The conflicting opinions placed strain on their already fraying attitudes. His brows furrowed at Michael’s suggestion but he nodded in solidarity before shooting a look at the croatian prince .”Standing here looking at each other will also get us killed. Our best bet is to break off into smaller groups but stay within a couple miles of each other. I know most of the men here have served so it’s time to brush up your skills. If they’re looking, we’re going to have to do better at blending.” Ronan turned to acknowledge to young women of their group. “Are either of your hurt?” Ego and pride doesn’t count. 

@iretiolowu @jinxiuying @alessandrxs​ @mvrcellc​ @effiestuart​​

“It’s better to stay together. One of you goes off running and what happens next is that they find all of us,” Marcello said pointing his finger at the hot heads. Everything was going so remarkably poorly. He was irritated. His patience had run out ages ago. “There will be help eventually. The help will most likely arrive from Italy so it’d be best if we headed to east and stayed there and waited.”

“ just PERFECT. ” she should have just let the armed man grab her. she wouldn’t have died, would she ? was everyone else ... she shook her head, as if to physically remove the thought. the sun was beaming down, and the little shade on the shore was practically non-existent. “ i think we should stick together until we know more of what’s going on – and find some cover. ” she took a few steps deeper, and turned back to the group. “ WHERE’S EAST ? “

[ilijaf]

GROUP FIVE: @mchaeleicn, @mvrcellc, @alessandrxs, @niklausses​, @iretiolowu​, @jinxiuying​, @effiestuart​, @rxnancromwell​.

     - ‘ DOES ANYBODY have any ideas for how we can get help ? ’ without getting killed in the process. 

[jinxiuying]

her clothes weighed heavy waterlogged as she slowly pulled herself up, eyeing those around her. she wanted to rip their heads off with frustration. “ are there no other inhabitants of this island ? like a groundskeeper – someone with ACCESS to mainland ?? ” [ @mchaeleicn, @mvrcellc, @alessandrxs, @niklausses​, @iretiolowu​, @effiestuart​, @rxnancromwell​ ]

[jinxiuying]

marcello +​ okeyo :

“ damn,  and i thought your sister was charitable one.  didn’t expect this caring side to you,  xiuying. ”  he looks to the guard.  “ my guess is hallway patrol only gets five paid vacation days. ”  ( @mvrcellc​ )

“I’m on a holiday 24/7, it’s a real privilege to serve royals. Did you know God chose them?” That had to be one of the most insane things the royals had ever come up with. Divine right to rule! “How could I ever consider doing God’s bidding work?” He really needed to check his contract to see what kind of compensation he was getting for having to travel so much and work on New Year’s Eve of all days. “Did Mr Zakuani fail to provide entertainment or why are you talking to me?” ( ** @jinxiuying​ )

“ what’s the sarcasm for ? charity runs in the family. ” she drolled, not bothering to feign offense.  “ obviously. ” the back of her palm is placed under her chin, as though the proof was in front of his eyes. “ if by entertainment you mean the band and the same people i see everyday, sure. ” she deigns to answer the ‘why’ portion. “ if you’re still cracking JOKES, it can’t be too miserable, no ? “ [ @okcyo​ ]

[jinxiuying]

meixu + alexander + manon :

The exuberant nature of the other woman’s approach caught her off guard, and Manon only just stopped herself from flinching at the unexpected touch. Two years ago, she might have been kinder, been the person Hans once believed she was and corrected her mistake, perhaps even made sure she was alright. Manon was well versed enough in various stimulants to recognize the signs. But that girl was gone, haunting the house in Paris, and in her wake remained some untamed creature stalking the bars of her gilded cage. And so the blonde offered a slow smile, dipped in poison. “Finacée, actually” she leaned back against him, full of mock affection and a cruel little laugh. “Although, our darling Alexander is on very thin ice at the moment, can you believe he hasn’t found me a ring yet?” She shook her head in playful solemnity. “And, he’s forgotten my phone number. Really, at this point I should just leave him. I’m Manon, it’s lovely to meet you.” @alexcnder​

            SHE WAS PERFORMATIVE, he’d give the princess that much but whatever action he’d decided next, to show her his instagram or send a very different photo to her alleged number, had been interrupted. that voice alexander would have recognized anywhere, namely by way of rejection for any advances. “ yeah? ” his eyes hadn’t left the chinese princess from the moment she’d called to his attention. “ you’re a good different too. did you do something different with your — ” and then his expression fell. the cheeky grin slowly dropped. alexander’s single opportunity to maybe get a ‘ yes ’ out of meixu and it had resolved to be nothing but assumptions and conformations? he chocked on his own saliva with the added details from manon. the welsh princess was right, she was no angel. still stood behind manon, alexander did his best to signal some universal gesture to meixu that she didn’t know what she was saying. “ she’s president of my fan club. ” he corrected with a hand placed on the welsh prrincess’ shoulder momentarily. “ fans of international … f - i association national club … is that a new dress, meixu? it’s stunning on you. ” ( @jinmeixu​ )

“ whatever your relationship may be!  happy new year! ”  it’s hard to believe anyone would agree to marry someone without a ring!  and judging from the way alexander fumbles over his words,  it must have been a practical joke.  how silly!  it was almost believable!  “ yes,  it is!  and thank you!  very sweet of you!  the fireworks were stunning too,  weren’t they? ”  she gushes with clasped hands.  she smacks her lips together,  clearly the glass of sparkling water lixue gave her was not enough.  she’s so thirsty!  “ has anyone seen the host of the party?  he promised me a drink and i’ve lost him! ”  ( @hrhmancns​ or @alexcnder​ )

she loomed from behind her sister, ignorant of the majority of the conversation, and hovered her hands over her shoulders before abruptly shooting them down with just enough force to shake her. “ BOO. “ sing-songy and sweet; parties are truces and the public eye releases her charm, especially in front of ... she couldn’t place the two even if she tried. “ sustainable, too, i’m sure. ” only one of her hands released as she kept one arm around meixu’s shoulder, in the case she needed to whisk her away. “ the CONGO guy ? he was talking to that hot zulu. min – tall one, white dress. “

[mvrcellc]

“Hey!” He narrowly stepped out of the way as someone rushed past him. “You shouldn’t run in the corridor!” The warning was loud but he was sure it was going to reach deaf ears. “Porca puttana…” The curse was a mumble as he stared at the few drops of liquid that had spilled onto his cuff. ( ** @hshqstarters​ )

[jinxiuying]

“ working on new years eve ! ” she exclaimed, after connecting the voice to the italian. “ must be awful. tell me, do you get ANY holidays ? “

[jinxiuying]

aribraganca​:

“oh!” ariel was just walking away from the register before she heard the exclamation, causing her to swiftly whirl around. “i have some— here… how much is that?” 

“ i don’t know ... ” she waited for the cashier to speak before she looked from the princess back at her items on the counter. an unhealthy amount of redbulls and various candy bars and the sudden need for explanation took over. “ it’s not ALL for me. not now – anyways. the staff my sister chooses refuses to stock anything ‘unhealthy.’ “ her fingers raised for the air quotes. 

[jinxiuying]

                                      𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐪𝐚𝐜𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 : 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬

as seen in task051, xiuying’s day is ritualistic. her meals are no exception.

In general Xiuying will eat everything. She’s not picky, she enjoys various foods, and really doesn’t make a fuss about food. Whatever is available to her, she will make work. When she is traveling, the localities are to be enjoyed. Chinese food is obviously the most comforting, but she finds she rarely gets a hankering for it. Flavor is important, obviously. Spicy food is good if it’s not the only note of flavor, and if the dish calls for it. She prefers complexity in flavors rather than an overbearingness. Her favorite cuisines, outside of Chinese, are Japanese, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Malaysian.

Breakfast is served promptly after she has finished getting ready for the day. The meal never lasts more than thirty minutes, mainly because she doesn’t care for breakfast. But, she’s aware that not having it would result in her becoming “hangry” as lunch approaches. Most of the time she likes to have congee. When she lived by herself it was the easiest thing to make, and she could make enough of it to last her for a while. The rice porridge is easy to dress up. her preferred way is a chopped up century-old egg, green onions, and crispy shallots. A yóutiáo, fried dough stick, to accompany, if she’s feeling extra hungry. In a pinch, a steamed bun will do. The meal is often eaten alone because she’s up too early for other people, and because she likes her mornings peaceful.

Lunch is also a quick meal, rarely does she sit down for it unless she is invited to eat with someone or she is out somewhere. Usually consists of leftovers from what she ate for dinner before, or something that can be quickly prepared. Usually vegetable heavy or light, as she doesn’t like to feel weighed down during the day. Rice is common, eaten with sides like a stir fried veggie or meat. 

Dinner is social hour. Family-style meals are a must when she is home or when the Jins are in the same place. Large plates of various dishes littered across an expansive table and the ability to have a little bit of everything in one meal. Rice is eaten with everything. Family meals are hearty and heavy. Dinner is often her biggest meal. Otherwise, she takes this time to go out to eat, either with other people or even alone. Either dinner has company or she takes a meal at the bar of a restaurant. 

[jinxiuying]

[ @hshqstarters​ ]

“ ... what do you MEAN, you’re cash only ?? ”

[jinxiuying]

                                   𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐪𝐚𝐜𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 : 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲

                            年年有余 : may you always have more than you need !

Xiuying’s favorite holiday is the Lunar New Year. A sixteen day holiday, eight of which no one works on. 

The colors, rich red and glimmering gold fill every inch of rooms, fireworks erupt in a cacophony of lights and noise, with the belief the louder the noise the more prosperity there is to come. One of her favorite aspects of the holiday is how it is inherently ... greedy. Yes there’s the wishes to good health, luck, longevity, and happiness, but no one ever forgets to wish for prosperity and wealth. Traditions are followed as to appease and hope for a good year. Money is exchanged, food is in excess (lucky, symbolic foods, of course), and hell, sacrifices are even made to the God of Wealth. From a child receiving red envelopes to an adult witnessing and receiving gifts and well wishes, the Lunar New Year never fails to be joyous.

[jinxiuying]

jinmeixu​:

“ you can place it over there. ”  she points to the counter behind her.  it’s relief she’s keeping herself busy by cooking.  if she were just sitting there awkwardly,  it would be weird for her to not ask xiuying to sit even though it’s hurtful she had to use mail as an excuse to talk to her.  

“ GOTCHA. ” she took a half jog around the island to place the measly item on the counter, lingering longer than necessary. her hands reached to fiddle with counter top knick knacks, her body leaned on the marble to survey the kitchen. “ what are you making ? “

[jinxiuying]

table seven.

            WAS HE RIGHT? effie glanced around with a smile that slowly began to fade as she did; leo might have been right. “ so that’s the theory we’re running with at this table? we all did something that put us here? ” euphemia turned to the person nearest her left, “ what did you do? ” ( @beaufort-a​ , @isvbclv + everyone at table seven )

she was half right. either had something or done nothing, surely. he sipped his glass, “or they simply needed a place to put those who would cause too much trouble at the other tables. minimize the damage, that is how one seats a wedding.”(+ table 7)

“now i think you’re being a tad dramatic, leo.” he said with a laugh, looking round the table. “i think the grandest offense i may have made is being english and having more engagements than times made down the aisle.”

“ it’s probably not something you DID, rather what you didn’t do. ” she commented whilst occupied with her reflection in the knife. her brother, the emperor, reduced to the word ‘nobodies’ ! she was certain lixue would have not taken that lightly. she scrunched her face at the english, not bothering to hide her expression to the what – fourth born bastard ? “ that’s not something you should say proudly. or out LOUD even. ” [ table seven ]

[jinxiuying]

JIN XIUYING attends the ebhan wedding

[jinxiuying]

[ @jinmeixu​ ]

“ YOUR MAIL. ” she waved the package as she passed the threshold of the door. sure – there was someone else who could have handled the redirection of the package, but there was little reason these days for xiuying to pay visit to meixu. “ whatever idiot is in charge of our things needs to be fired. ”

[jinxiuying]

mvrcellc​:

“God, you’re ruthless.” A family trait, he supposed. “Extremely severe distress. The sort that takes a couple of decades to heal. I can’t walk past a patio without thinking about my chair. Pretty rough…”

“ HONEST. ” said matter-of-factly. she squints at him, perplexed. “ therapy might be a better option – do italians have that ? ” from her experience with giovanni, she assumes not.