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@menghulijing
Welcome to my Fic 🦊.
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Formally @thehulijingemperor2
I present to you, the Meng Family Saga.
Jin Guangyao is the emperor of hulijings, kitsunes and Gumihos, and has a large harem. From time to time, there's drama, misadventures, romance and secrets.
Then later in the saga, a New hulijing emperor will be crowned 👑
Can everyone comment, please? It's encouraged.
And tell me about it. No I dont want validation, but it helps me update!
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The new Wen Guifei now resides in the Palace of Cultivating Skill as well as the
Jing Manor's Harem Palace. She got a staff while she kept her personal maid, Wen Liuyu.
Whilst settling down and having tea, some eunuchs and Yao Huangdi's personal assistant entered with gifts.
Xiying: Guifei, I'm one of Huangdi's assistants. These gifts are from Huangdi's household.
Eunuch Li: From Meng Huangdi, you're gifted 4,5000 taels, 4000 silk garments, Meng hereditary jewelry that was owned the 2nd ranking concubines of passed emperors, books, cultivation material, 50 pouches,
and 80 handfans.
He has assigned Jin Huifeng to teach you about the harem and its protect. He may just be here for gossip as well.
There's a handwritten letter from Huangdi himself.
Wen Qing: I thank Huangdi.
From Qin Huanghou, you're gifted embroidered garments, nail guards, ruby jewelry, makeup and hair ornaments.
From Meng Taihou, you're gifted rare pearls, silks, ceramics, more Meng hereditary jewelry, a herbal garden to make medicine and 900 types of nail polish.
Wen Qing: *bow* Convey my thanks. They're all beautiful gifts.
Eunuch Li: Sure. We'll take your leave.
.
Wen Liuyu: Another letter?!
Wen Qing: It's from Huangdi, so that's ok.
*reads*
"I hope I'm not overwhelming you with gifts, Wen Guifei. But this is the prestige of the Mengs, in which you're a part of.
Settle well, and please accept."
Wen Qing: *smiling* Huangdi.
Wen Liuyu: You like the emperor?
Wen Qing: .....maybe.
I came here to enjoy a life without stress.
But Meng Huangdi is so cute.
Jin Huifeng: Guifei. Loving the emperor is a great honour. He's extraordinary to us fox spirits and the Jianghu.
Wen Qing: I know, but do you think it's too soon?
Jin Huifeng: Never.
Wen Guifei, you also have a letter from Huanghou.
Wen Qing: Oh! A-Su wrote to me too? *reads*
"I hope you settle, Wen Guifei. Tomorrow is the harem garden party, so you must get your rest. By the way, you're a wonderful surgeon and herbalist. Do you make cosmetics? To prevent sagging skin?"
Wen Liuyu: Oh my goodness!
Jin Huifeng: You know, Huanghou cares a lot about her beauty like every lady.
~~~
Next day, there was a grand garden party held in Wen Qing's honour. Key guests were Huangdi's harem members as well as Meng Shi, Rusong and his harem, Jingyi and Xiaobao.
And as expected of the harem members, they started gossiping before Wen Qing arrives.
Shi Qingxuan: Yuyu, who's the new concubine? I heard that she's gorgeous.
Shen Jiu: You're asking team dimple?
Shi Qingxuan: What's wrong about that?
Shen Jiu: Everything.
Mo Xuanyu: She's too pretty to be around Yao gege.
A new concubine.
At her residence in the Phoenix spirit empire, Wen Qing was handling its governance while still contemplating on her future and chatting with her closest advisor, Li Chiuling. One thing about her court is that women are at high positions.
Li Chiuling is a Wen descendant, just like all phoenix spirits. 50% of them are the Wens who died and came back to life as Phoenixes, while the other 50% were born as Phoenix spirits originally.
Through Wen Qing's medical insights and her charities, her empire produced the best physicians and inventors.
Li Chiuling: Huanghou, have you thought of anything?
Wen Qing: I will live comfortably, while doing philanthropy. Though the Phoenixes still want me as their empress, I'll still let them govern themselves in some cases.
Li Chiuling: Fair enough.
You can take a backseat and focus on your early retirement.
But why must you retire? And so early.
Wen Qing: Everyone is strong and capable to protect themselves.
I think I should focus on myself now.
Li Chiuling: The other day, your court was asking about a possible heir. And they had Wen Yuan in mind.
Wen Qing: Wen Yuan is my third cousin, but he's a concubine. Even though it can work, The daring Phoenixes will clash with the flamboyant Peacock spirits. Also, the peacock spirits may snatch their rights away.
I can't do that to them. Nor give him any headaches either.
Li Chiuling: How about you have a Regency, while you decide.
Wen Qing: Good idea.
Li Chiuling, I have always trusted you. Perhaps you can handle everything then.
Li Chiuling: Mn, I'll try my best.
Wen Liuyu: *enters* Huanghou. You got another letter from Former Sect Leader Wen.
Wen Qing: *rolls her eyes* Put it in the Ruohan pile.
Li Chiuling: What's wrong with him?! Why is he writing you letters all of a sudden.
Wen Qing: He keeps requesting me to meet him. And I'm nowhere near being interested in meeting him. Hence he keeps sending letters until I bend to his will.
Li Chiuling: Isn't he a concubine? How dare he order you.
Wen Qing: He'll never get rid of his ego, even though he's Meng Taihou's concubine..
Li Chiuling: I heard that he gets bullied by Tianlang Jun.
Wen Qing: *cracking up* You know, A-Su was telling me the same thing!
I'm trying to imagine that. Ok work's done! I'm in the mood to read his stupid letters now.
Wen Liuyu: Should I bring the whole pile?
Wen Qing: Nah. Just bring about 5 and the one you've just added.
Wen Liuyu: Here you are, Huanghou! Entertain yourself!
I put them in chronological order.
Li Chiuling: Ahaha, now that's too much!
Wen Qing: *sighs with satisfaction, then began to read*
Qin Huanghou was sitting in her room in Fangfei Mansion, while her maids got her ready. She's scheduled to meet the harem members at the the harem palace in a while. However, something grew inside her.
Qin Su: Bicao.
Bicao: Huanghou.
Qin Su: Do you ever feel.....territorial?
Bicao: As in?
Qin Su: I believe that the concubines should take a break from serving their Huangdi so intimately. In the meantime, they should, I don't know, get some work done.
They shall take a one year break.
Bicao: That's a marvelous idea Huanghou!
Wang Lingjiao: Yes! You deserve to have your hubby all to yourself. I would've done the same.
Sha Hualing: As you should, Meimei.
Qin Su: Exactly. Now, how do I look? Would I seduce the emperor?
Wang Lingjiao: You're hot!
Sha Hualing: Yea! Incredibly hot.
Bicao: Huanghou, your beauty is always unparalleled.
Qin Su: Zewu Jun and the harem keep simping over my husband.
Though I know it's a powerful harem, I also want the emperor to myself.
Wang Lingjiao: Yea, that's how it's supposed to be. How dare those concubines steal your super sexy emperor husband.
Sha Hualing: What do they even do?
Wang Lingjiao: Nothing at all I guess. They only care about being fruity.
Lan Xichen can't keep his two swords and Liebing in his pants.
Sha Hualing: Zewu Jun feels like he's the empress sometimes, and owns the place.
Wang Lingjiao: He feels like he owns the emperor.
Sha Hualing: No wonder team dimple are intimidated by him.
Qin su: *scoffs* Enough about Zewu Jun. Their one year break will be in effect.
Hualing, Jiajiao. I have some tasks for you to do.
Wang Lingjiao: *giggles* I'm up for it!!! Who do you want me to strangle?
Qin Su: *glares*
Wang Lingjiao: Sorry. I got excited.
Sha Hualing: Obviously she'll ask me to strangle someone.
Qin su: You're not going to strangle anyone.
Just a little sabotage. That's it.
Wang Lingjiao: As you wish!
Bicao: Will I have a part to play?
Qin Su: Certainly. But incognito.
~~
Harem Palace 📍.
Thereafter, Qin Su arrived to the harem palace, and took her seat up front.
Concubines: *kneeling* Greetings Qin Huanghou.
Qin Su: Discard the formalities.
Concubines: Thanks, Huanghou.
Qin Su: How are you all?
Xichen: I'm great, Huanghou. Thanks for asking.
Shen Jiu: Quite blessed to see you, empress.
Xue yang: I want to harass Jiggy.
Mo xuanyu: I dreamt that.....I was cleaning Hensheng, and I believe it was a metaphor for something.
Jiang cheng: don't make me throw up.
Mo xuanyu: Yao gege was so approving in the dream.
Jiang cheng: Shut up.
Shi Qingxuan: You have to clean Huangdi's hensheng then! With some good polish.
Xue yang: Aww Shi Qingxuan. May you remain inocent.
Shi Qingxuan: What do you mean?
Xue yang: *whispers in their ear*
Shi Qingxuan: *screams in hysteria* Ahahahahahaha omg!
I thought it was only Wangxian?
Su she: It happens with team dimple too. Even though Wangxian is ugly and not team dimple.
Mo xuanyu: They keep trying to copy us.
Su she: Anyway. We're all fine, Huanghou. *blush* Thank you for your concern.
Qin Su: Ah. I'm always intrigued by you three.
*sips wine*
I have news for you, but promise not to explode or whatever.
Wang Lingjiao: Give your dicks a break.
Concubines: *gasps*
Shi Qingxuan: But I'm in my feminine form!!
Wang Lingjiao: Give your---
Qin Su: Wang Lingjiao. Let me tell them. Please.
Save your dignity.
Wang Lingjiao: *bites her nail as she grinned*
After hours of imperial work, Meng Yao Huangdi was relaxing at his private Jitang Entertainment hall in Jing Manor where he was served wine and pampered.
Fuying: Huangdi, Taizi and Taizifei had arrived in Pine Pavillion.
Yao: Good. They're a young couple that must spend time together.
I'm happy that they're home safe.
Suddenly, Lan Xichen goes to enter, but stops at the door, just to admire A-yao. How elegant and beautiful he is with his deep dimples and lashes. A gentle demeanor that commands respect.
Yao: Huan! Why are you at the door. Come in.
Xichen: A-yao Huangdi.
Yao: *walks towards him, then Xichen goes to kneel before his dear emperor *
Hey, there's no need.
Even though it's cute.
Xichen: Was I interrupting your relaxation?
Yao: *kisses* Never.
Xichen: *caresses his face* That's good. I was just admiring the most powerful emperor in the Jianghu.
Yao: Aw. A-Huan!
I believe you should admire me up close.
Xichen: Agreed. *kneels and puts his hands in his*
Yao: Oh Huan. Get up. Let's have a seat here.
*pulls him* Xiying, Huo Bin. Get him some tea.
~ yes Huangdi.
Xichen: How about some wine.
Yao: *scoffs* You? And wine?!
Xichen: Yea, why not?! These days I'm feeling a little daring! Also, I have lived as a concubine for years. Probably my alcohol tolerance has improved.
Yao: *laughing* Huan, please no.
Xichen: Come on. Just one cup.
Yao: I'm the emperor and I said no.
Xichen: *kisses him fondly* You know you can't use that on me.
Yao: *blushes*
But, it would be very entertaining though.
Xichen: let's put that aside for a while, dear Huangdi. There's something I wanted to try doing with you.
Yao: What's that?
Xichen: Well. Wangji and Wei Gongzi broke the bathtub on many occasions. So I thought that we can....*laughs shyly*
Yao: *turns more red, then gasps* Huan!
Xichen: We may head to your private bot springs and spend some time.
Yao: *buries his head in his chest*
Xichen: You're my everything, Huangdi. And I know I'm not worthy of being your concubine.
Yao: Who said that, Huan? You're my favorite concubine.
Xichen: I'm so relieved to hear that.
Shall we toast.
Yao:*sits up* Sure.
Xichen: So A-Yao. What's new?
Tell me everything.
Yao: Mn. Imperial-wise. The fox spirit clans are getting stronger and forming alliances on their own.
Sometimes I would have to send Emissaries to be peacemakers for any little conflict.
Xichen: Ohh that's ideal.
Yao: Definitely. This year had produced more cultivated fox spirits than last year, and that was from the fox spirit clans instead of the Jianghu's.
Xichen: I believe that fox spirits make the best student everywhere. Speaking for my sect alone, they're quite sweet and talented. And not to forget, mischievous at times.
Shufu doesn't have the patience, so I teach them instead.
Yao: How sweet of you!
Shufu is getting old.
Lan Xichen kneels in front of him lovingly, then props his head on his emperor's lap. Yao Huangdi on the other hand caresses his cheek and fondled with his headband.
(I believe this is a perfect way to discuss court politics!)
Xichen: *blush* Yea. He is.
Yao: I'm planning to make the hundred clans vassel states with honours, but that's a project in of itself.
Xichen: *caresses his hand* My Huangdi, you're quite brilliant. How about you boost their gentry title a bit. Higher ranking gentries will have more property, rights to expand their territories.
Yao: Good idea. I've also discussed this with Shanshan, and he said that the 5 great clans should stay more powerful than the rest of smaller clans, as they're closer to me.
Though I'm an advocate for equality, I must keep this as it is, to properly define my position as Huangdi.
Xichen: *in love* I agree with everything you say. And yes, A-yao. You must show them who the powerhouse is. Statistics even show that fox spirits helped the Jianghu prosper.
All thanks to you.
Yao: They've introduced new cultivation Sciences lately.
Xichen: That's amazing.
Now tell me about your children.
Yao: Ah, they're all well and prosperous.
A-Song and A-Qing went on a date.
Xichen: Awwwww!!
Yao: I advised them to do some family planning, in order make their position stronger.
Xichen: Ohh secure the position. *chuchles* Or do you just want to be a grandfather?
Yao: .........
Yao: Both.
Xiaobao and Huaien are happy together.
But I find that Huaien is a little bit of a yandere.
Xichen: So he's like team dimple?
Yao: More like team dimple and drunk Hanguang Jun in one!
Xichen: *laughing* Oh really?!
Ahahaha, I could imagine the chaos!
But I remember seeing him dragging him out at a banquet you had.
Yao: Right!
Even though it was amusing, I find it was a bit improper. Anyways! They're young and in love.
Xichen: Much like us at some point.
Yao: *blush* Huan.
Xichen: What about Jingyi? I don't hear about his bf.
Yao: Same. But it's his personal drama.
Xichen: Hua and Jinfeng Zun are really adorable togethet.
Yao: Oh yes they are!
You see, all my children have good taste like me.
Xichen: I see. *kisses* Ah, I need a drink.
I'll have half tea. And half wine.
Yao: What kind of concoction is that?!
Xichen: A good one.
So that I can pleasure the emperor.
Yao: *shakes head* You're crazy, you know that.
It's your stomach.
Xichen: *gulps it down, then held his head* A-yao.
Yao: Are you ok?!
Xichen: it tasted good, A-yao. *looks at him*
A-yao, your fox tails are so soft and beautiful.
Yao: *fondles his headband* Thank you.
Xichen: Mhm. Huangdi. I have something to ask.
What does Su Minshan even do?! Why do you mention him all the time? *hugs* You're mine.
Yao: Oh my goodness, Huan. He's my concubine too, and he's Xiandu. Speaking of Xiandu, I'm planning on having a Xiandu selection very soon.
Xichen: For real? Shanshan would be devastated.
Yao: Not at all. I'll promote him to another position.
Now let's don't talk about these stuff.
I'm yours, aren't I?
Xichen: *pout* mhm.
Let's go to the hot springs!!!
Yao: *turns red*
Xichen: *puts him in his arms*
Lan arm strength.
Yao: It's the best!!
A little date out/ Hulijing night life..
After the Sunshot celebrations, everyone went their separate ways; heading to their sects and Jing Manor.
But Qin Cangye wanted drama. The Former Madam Qin wasn't by his side during his chat with the others, because she dislikes cultivaton drama. She also came from a generation where women don't really have a say.
Qin Cangye: Furen, I was telling the senior cultivators about A-Qing.
Former Madam Qin: A-Qing? What about her?
Qin Cangye: Do you think A-Song should reshuffle his harem? She isn't a cultivator.
Former Madam Qin: A-Song and the Mengs love her, and that's all what matters.
Is she your concubine?
Qin Cangye: Oh no no! What are you asking me, dear?!
But she is the new Madam Qin, as Rusong inherited the sect from me.
I will talk to Huangdi!
Former Madam Qin: *sigh* Cangye. Certain things are fine how they are. Don't try to change it.
Yao: Yuefu. How was your night?
Qin Cangye: Fine, Yao'er. Thank you!
Former Madam Qin: He used his night to conspire.
Qin Cangye: Not at all!
Yao: Conspiring about what, Yuefu?
Rusong: Waizumu, is Waizufu stressing you out again?
Former Madam Qin: *laughing* Is there a day when he doesn't.
Qin Cangye: Furen.
Qin Su: I told him that overthinking isn't good for his blood pressure, but he doesn't listen.
Yao: I see. Tell me what's bugging you?
Qin Cangye: Taizifei.
Yao: Taizifei.
A-Qing: Me???
Qin Su: Did she insult you or something?
Rusong: What happened to her?
Qin Cangye: *clears throat*
Uhh, she's lovely. And a quick learner too.
But would you rather a cultivator.
Rusong: She's fine how she is. A-Qing has had a tough life.
A-Qing: Am I too poor for your liking? But then I'm far from poor, because I'm married to your grandson. Then what are you really on about?
Yao: Yuefu. We prioritize Rusong's happiness. Origins don't matter.
A-Qing: And you're just jealous.
Rusong: A-Qing has developed a core, as we did dual cultivation.
Qin Cangye: Ah, ok.
But I still rather Yingying.
Rusong: I like Ning Yingying too, but as a third ranking concubine.
Yao: The second being sect leader Ouyang Zizhen, of course.
I'm the emperor, and I say it's fine.
Rusong: Everything's settled then.
Waizufu. Don't worry.
Qin Cangye: If you and A-Yao say so.
~~
Some time into the night in Pine Pavillion, A-Qing cuddles with her Rusong in their lounge area.
A-Qing: Rusong. Kiss me.
Rusong: Of course. *kisses*
A-Qing: *giggles, then caresses his chest.*
What was wrong with your grandfather? Why does he want to cause drama all of a sudden.
Rusong: I guess he was bored. Don't listen to him.
A-Qing: I don't care if anyone hates me *snuggles* As long as you love me, I'm all set.
You know, I'm not the crying type.
Rusong: True. You're a strong person.
A-Qing: *props her head up on his shoulder* Rusong, you know. We're alone now.
Rusong: *embraces her* Yes, beloved. But.
A-Qing: But?.
Rusong: I want to take you on a date, in the city.
A-Qing: Ooo, Rusong!!*wraps her arms around him* That sounds so fun! And romantic!
Rusong: *cups her face* Also, I would love to show you the night life of fox spirits in Shanxi.
A-Qing: Are we going in disguise??
Rusong: Nop.
A-Qing: Ahh, you want us to be the it-couple,
Rusong: I have to show you off, dear.
Tuo Qi, please put some hairpins in her hair.
Tuo Qi: *smiles* Yes Taizi!
A-Qing: In a moment, Rusong. *blushing*
~
Other than Jingjing's imperial city, Shanxi's Luoyang province came alive during the night. Hong is known to dazzle with gold and red lanterns, red fabrics and peach blossoms. The colour red was always the favourite colour of the hulijings all across the fox spirit realms. Luoyang city bustles, as if there were a party, but in reality, it was just its alluring charm. Residents and passersby wear fox spirit masks as an oriental fashion statement and a sense of strong self identity.
They're neither bad nor good, but they're beautiful and well protected.
When everyone saw their favourite couple, they froze to admire them. They saw how Rusong romantically helped her out of their caravan, then how they happily glide through the streets.
"Aww! They're adorable together!"
"I'm still in love with Rusong Taizi. He's so dreamy!
"Yea Rusong Taizi is incredibly handsome, but i have a crush on Taizifei instead."
"Agreed! She's so cute!"
"I think I should try being a concubine for Taizi. I won't marry. Anyone else.
A-Qing: Beautiful!!! I'm so tempted to run through the streets.
Rusong: This is the allure of the city, dear. I dare you.
A-Qing: you know I'll drag you with me.
But what if I actually run through the streets?
Rusong: Everybody would part the walkway! What else?
Rusong and A-Qing then stopped at a vendor who was selling Hebao pouches. However, there was a variation of the pouch that was only known to fox spirits.
Vendor: *becomes flusteted, when saw such a famous couple* Ahahah.....T....Taizi. it's you?
Rusong: *playfully looks around* Taizi? I want to see him too!
Vendor: Rusong Taizi, what, a surprise!!!
I'm Shuoying. I have four children, a daughter-in-law, and a wife. Heh. Huangdi is amazing at what he does.
Rusong: That's lovely. Nice to meet you.
I'll tell Huangdi. And yes, it was a spontaneous trip.
A-Qing, let's exchange Hebaos.
A-Qing: Aww. How romantic! Taizi.
Shuoying: And it gets more romantic!
There's a tiny mirror tied to it, that's believed to show you your soulmate in the reflection.
A-Qing: Really?!!
Rusong: It is a belief in our culture.
A-Qing: Does it work? *looks at him*
Rusong: Hulijings are always precise.
*buys it* Here you go.
A-Qing thereafter looks at the mirror for a few seconds, then when she thought of Rusong, his reflection appeared in the mirror.
A-Qing; Rusong!! Rusong!! It's you!!
Rusong: Aww, so sweet!!
A-Qing: You try.
Rusong: As expected! It's your reflection. We were meant to be together, huh.
A-Qing: *emotional* Yes!
Shuoying: I'm glad you two love it. May you be prosperous.
A-Qing: Was he having a stroke in the beginning? And why did he mention his family?
Rusong: They get stunned when they see a Meng. It's also a mixture of patriotism and being overwhelmed. Older generations are accustomed to greeting their leaders like that.
A-Qing: *laughs* But we just wanted to buy their stuff.
Rusong: Exactly. Anyways, i find it quite wholesome.
A-Qing: *wraps her arms around his* But Rusong, Luoyang is such a beautiful, bustling city.
Have you tried street food?
Rusong: Yea, I eat them sometimes. When I'm on the move.
A-Qing: I used to have fun stealing from them. Hehehehehe.
And giving the vendors a sad story while they see my blind amd vulnerable state.
Rusong: Ah, you were quite the mischief maker, weren't you.
A-Qing: Mhm. If i did that now, there would be a scandal.
Rusong: *laughs* I can see the headlines already. Taizifei pretends to be blind, then fled with 50 steamed pork buns.
A-Qing: And don't forget the chewy noodles!
Rusong: Do you want some?
A-Qing: Oh my goodness! Yes I dooo! But I want to go to a restaurant. During my days on the streets, I used to be chased away. So I've never experienced it.
Rusong: That's awful.
A-Qing: Is that where people get drunk? In many cases, I saw people stagger out of these places with red faces and their clothes torn.
Rusong: *shakes his head fondly*
A-Qing: They would whisper ugh, this vagrant girl again. She's here for money and food.
Idiots, am I right! Obviously I want food and money. I'm on the streets.
Rusong: I hate how they treated you! But rest assured, my darling wife, none of that is going to happen again. *holds her hand* I'll give you all the love, honour and respect you deserve.
A-Qing: You already do! I'm much better off.
*Stops*
You give me so much. Sometimes I wonder what should I give you in return.
Rusong: Nothing. You're enough.
A-Qing: I love you, Rusong.
Rusong: *kisses her hand* I love you too.
The fox spirits on the other hand, caught nosebleeds, screamed in excitement and fainted. They love this sort of thing, especially when it's Rusong.
Rusong: Looks like we've turned heads.
A-Qing: More like cause concussions.
Rusong: Ehem. My people. Please continue with your night life.
I just wanted to kiss Taizifei in public.
A-Qing: *laughing*
Suddenly, Rusong heard a familiar voice.
Guzi: Hey sexy.
Rusong: Fancy meeting you here.
Guzi: Huh. I thought you were in your palace.
So have you reconsidered on having your very own assassin who makes his own poison in a cave, yet?
A-Qing: dude. Stop harassing Rusong! You're not a part of team dimple 2.0.
Rusong: When I need your help then I'll summon you.
Guzi: summon? Are you an exorcist? Ahahahahaha. You ruling classes and your words.
Come on, I'll be your third wheel.
Rusong: Sorry, this isn't the time. I'm on a date with A-Qing.
Guzi: And you think that will stop me.
Rusong:*claps twice, signaling hulijing spies to jump out of nowhere*
Guzi: *looks around* where did they come from?
Rusong: *opens fan* It was a pleasure bumping into you, but I must leave.
We'll keep in touch?
Guzi: *rolls eyes*
I knew I should've caused some sort of crime.
Then only dimples would pay attention to me.
Guzi: So you aren't going to let me see him?
One of the hulijing spies: No. Now go back home.
Guzi: You can't tell me what to---
*dodges some fox spirit fire that was launched at him*
...
After two hours of walking around and shopping, they settled in Changyue Fanglin, an eatery, winery, teahouse and an area of entertainment wrapped in one. Much like other restaurants.
In addition, there was a hotel upstairs.
The owner and manager, Xu Jianxin, a former writer himself, greeted the couple to his facility.
And as expected, his customers all stopped to look at Rusong and A-Qing amd whisper among themselves.
Xu Jianxin: *escorts them to their seat* I'm so happy to see you amd Taizifei! You two make such a nice couple, and very popular.
Rusong: Thank you!
Xu Jianxin: Please have a seat.
Rusong: Perfect. *closes fan*
Thereafter, a quarter of Fanglin's staff all came to serve him.
Xu Jianxin: Taizi, you could've rented out the entire restaurant, you know.
Rusong: No, I rather be a normal customer, among the rest.
A-Qing: Is that the norm?
Rusong: Yea, sometimes I rent out the restaurant when I'm with my sect members. So that we can have quick and confortable service.
*puts his hand on hers*
I don't intend for this date to be quick at all.
A-Qing: Aww! Rusong.
Xu Jianxin: That's quite ideal!
Now, may I take your order?
Rusong: Hawthorne beef, stir fry and a side of fried rice. Some snowskin mooncakes for dessert and Menghuang wine.
A-Qing: MengHuang?
Rusong: One of the most popular wines.
Staffer: It's believed to be invented by a sommelier who once served the emperor.
A-Qing: Ah.
I would like to have clear spicy noodles, sweet and sour pork. And for dessert, give me your most unique option.
Staffer: You both will be served right away.
Rusong: Thank you very much.
While they waited, A-Qing observed her surroundings.
There were musicians and poets working together and a unique dance native to Hulijings.
The dancers would cover their hands with long sleeves, showing only their long red nails. Whereas the masked backup dancers utilise flowy fabric.
Rusong: It's called Hong Zhijia.
It symbolizes how beautiful we hulijings are.
They're known to pour tea for anyone on stage or who approach them. It shows how we help others, practically feed the Jianghu and lead the Jianghu to peace
A group of people afterwards came to convey their greetings.
Dianxia's dimples!
He's smoking hot!
Dianxia, you're so adorable.
Taizifei, may I ask Taizi something?
A-Qing: Go ahead. I already know what it is.
Hmm, Taizifei is smart. Meng Taizi, will you marry me? I'm Murong from Yunmeng. I'm a fox spirit.
Rusong: Well you are pretty, Murong. Perhaps you can try the concubine selection process.
Yet, I don't know anything about you.
Murong: *screams with glee* Did you just say I'm pretty?!
Rusong: Mhm.
Murong: *kneels* You Mengs are truly beautiful.
They began to mumble among themselves, whereas Rusong's magnetic charm caused more customers to admire him.
Aww another Meng Dianxia!
Rusong: *curious* Who else is here?
Who else, Taizi? San Dianxia is upstairs!
Surrounded by beautiful hulijing women, Xiaobao looks over the indoor balcony.
Xiaobao: *waves his hand* Song ge! Song ge!
*smiles*
Rusong: As expected of you, A-Bao. How did you manage to sneak out?
Xiaobao: I told Huaien that I'm going to meet up with some friends, and take notes.
Rusong: Ahh. So this is your "taking notes"
Xiaobao: Yea.
Heyyy Saozi!
A-Qing: Do you and Rusong plan this?!
To seduce everyone in Luoyang?
Xiaobao: We always do, Saozi. But this time it was a coincidence.
Rusong: You mischievous little thing.
Xiaobao: Hulijings, why don't we go downstairs. I can't be looking down at Song ge. It's improper.
Yes San Dianxia. He's the future emperor.
A very sexy future emperor!
Xiaobao: Song ge. *bows*
So you want to take all the spotlight to yourself?
Rusong: Dear, i don't even try. They started trailing me.
Xiaobao: Excuses! *playful*
Rusong: Meng beauty.
Xiaobao: Exactly.
Let me give you two your privacy then. And as a representative of the Meng clan, I must commend the dancers on their performance.
Rusong: You can just say you're gonna flirt. No need to be so diplomatic.
Xiaobao: *hiccups* I have to be diplomatic. Because you're the future emperor.
Rusong: *rolls eyes* what to do with you.
Xiaobao: See you tomorrow.
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Afterwards, Rusong and A-Qing were served their dinner, where they lovingly fed each other and enjoyed each other's company. Despite the RuQing craze, Fanglin's customers respected their privacy.
Then they both had a few cups of that Menghuang wine.
A-Qing: *hiccups* Rusong. *Hiccups* I'm so full. And in the mood to cuddle.
Rusong: *hiccups, causing his ears and tails to appear*
A-Qing: *scoots nearer to him* You're a cute fox.
Rusong: *kisses* And you're quite the prettiest thing.
A-Qing: *hugs him tightly* Rusong!
Is your head spinning too?
Rusong: *caresses her cheek* Yes, my beloved. *hiccups* but I can't let anyone know. They may kidnap me. *hiccup*
A-Qing: That's illegal Rusong.
You're mine.
Rusong: I'm absolutely yours!
A-Qing: Where are you taking me after?
Rusong: Where do you want to go?
A-Qing: Somewhere with you.
Rusong: *hiccups* How about upstairs. We can rent a room.
A-Qing: Heyy! That sounds romantic!
Rusong: Of course it is.
Rusong: *opens fan* Xu Jianxin. Prepare a room for us. And I hope you have top notch security.
Xu Jianxin: *nervous* Y...yes Taizi!
The room was quickly prepared for them romantically. A-Qing laid on the bed filled with yellow peonies while Rusong lovingly towered over her in bed.
Rusong's beautiful golden eyes were fixed on her while she was giggling and blushing. He continued to stroke his fingers through her hair.
Rusong: *raises his brow* What?
A-Qing: Nothing! I just can't believe that I'm yours!
Rusong: Feels like a dream, right? *laughs*
Both: Are you still feeling---
Rusong: You go first.
A-Qing: Are you still feeling dizzy?
Rusong: No, what about you?
A-Qing: *caresses his face* Nop.
I just want to have you to myself.
But I was dizzy before.
Rusong: *kisses her fondly*
A-Qing: Tell me, Taizi. Do you want to secure your Meng line here?
Rusong: I rather do it in our mansion, dear. *kisses her hand* But for now, we can be a little romantic here.
A-Qing: You're fancy.
*kisses his dimple* As you wish.
Rusong: *lays down, then puts her in his arms. Then he pulled the curtains with his power.*
A-Qing: What a beautiful view.
Rusong: It's relaxing, isn't it?
A-Qing: I rather look at you instead.
You and your beautiful golden eyes.
*puts her hand in his*
Rusong: Aww!
*kisses* well I'm all yours.
A-Qing: So is this what a restaurant is like? Does everyone have a handsome fox spirit sweep them off their feet?
Rusong: *chuckles* If they're lucky enough.
A-Qing: *cuddles him more* I consider myself very lucky.
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After the ceremony, the festivities started! There were endless performances, from dance to music, and an unlimited supply of wine and food.
A-Qing: Rusong. *lovingly places her cup of wine near his lips*
Rusong: mmm. What is my darling drinking?
A-Qing: Rose and peach wine.
Rusong: How classy of Taizifei.
A-Qing: Let me taste yours!
Rusong: *feeds* here, dear. It's orchid and strawberry.
A-Qing: Waw!! Rusong, I need more things with strawberries!
Rusong: Aw. So be it. *lifts chin*
A-Qing: *kisses him*
Rusong: Enjoying your meal?
A-Qing: Of course! But it's a little different compared to Jing Manor and Pine Pavillion's food.
Is this what that gremlin xue yang's been getting?!
I'm so jealous.
Rusong: Yea, A-Qing. The delicacies and flavours are different. It's a regional taste.
And there's no need to be jealous of Xue yang.
A-Qing: Rusong, you and your do so well at hosting. But how do you talk so.....clean.
Rusong: *laughing* What do you mean?!
A-Qing: *imitating* Glad you can make it. I will escort you to your seats, and while I do, may I ask how's your clan going......and so and so.
Rusong: Haha! It's just a thing we do dear. We have to treat our guests with utmost hospitality. This time, Ling ge is thr host. But you know A-Die has to take a little spotlight.
A-Qing: Him, Yuemu and Nainai are just clean social butterflies.
Rusong: Mhm.
On the other hand, Gongyi Xiao and Taihua ran off into the hallway, away from all the opulent celebration.
Gongyi Xiao: Gongzhu.
Taihua: *smiles* Xiao!
Gongyi Xiao: I fear that your Diedie would behead me, so I got you this. *hands her a golden box with a bejeweled comb*
Taihua: Awwwwwwww! Xiao. It's really beautiful!! I thought you bought it because you love me.
Gongyi Xiao: Of course I do, Hua. But I don't think you'd love me if I were to be beheaded.
Taihua: *kisses him deeply, then he places the ornamental comb in her hair*
In addition, the two began to lock eyes with each other. Taihua was absolutely infatuated by him whule he cherished her with every fibre of his body.
Taihua: Shall we go, Jinfeng Zun. You have to toast with Song ge.
Gongyi Xiao: Mhm. *hugs* We'll toast with Taizi in a second.
Taihua: *blushing*
Gongyi Xiao: You're really beautiful.
Taihua: Aw. Xiao!
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On the other side, Su Minshan and Meng Yao were walking and talking, while spectating various gentries.
Su she: Everything is going so well, huangdi. How do you like your Jianghu?
Yao: The Jianghu is a strong and progressive realm, standing with each other
I love it like that.
Su she: I'm happy to please you, Huangdi.
Yao: Shanshan, what about the smaller clans?
Su she: Ah, they're going well. I made sure they can stand on their feet. The idea of depending on a larger sect is getting outdated.
Yao: I agree. I think subordinate clans can still work, if there's a form of respect.
Su she: Yes.
Yao: And your little apprentice?
Su She: *looks at Ouyang Zizhen, who was toasting with Rusong and looking flirty while swiftly wiping away his nosebleed* Busy simping, Huangdi.
I promise he's a headstrong clan leader otherwise.
Yao: I already know that. And his flirty antics reminds me of his mentor.
Su she: *blushing* Huangdi.
Yao: He is already an amazing clan leader, and I hope you make him powerful.
Him in particular.
Su she: I definitely will. It's a pleasure.
Yao: *pats him on his head*
Pardon me, Shanshan. I see some fox spirits crowding up to see me.
They follow their emperor everywhere.
Su she: *Bows* Yes. Meet your adoring people. We'll talk later.
Yao: *opens fan and walks away*
Su she: So sweet towards his people.
Xue yang: *pops out from behind a pilar Shanshan! Let's go! *grabs his hand*
Mo Xuanyu: Yangyang, you were interrupting him. He was looking at Yao gege's ass. Heehee.
Su she: *blushing* Noo.
Huangdi has a small stature, so I accidentally looked at his butt.
Mo Xuanyu: Excuses excuses.
Xue yang: Lan Qiren, your ex student, Su Xiandu, wants to ask you something.
Su she: *glares at Lan Qiren in disgust*
Lan Qiren: Su Xiandu. Who made you Su Xiandu!
Su she: The emperor, you old fart.
Mo Xuanyu: Lan Qiren, you have to respect Shanshan, or else we will arrest you and the Lan lips the second.
Lan Qiren: Team dimple? Arrest me?
Xue yang: We have the authority to.
Jingyi: Team d, why are you threatening shufu?! *bow* Shufu.
Mo Xuanyu: He was being rude to Shanshan, A-Yi.
Lan Qiren: I know that Er Dianxia will take my side.
Jingyi: Yea! I'll protect you from Team dimple.
Xue yang: But can er Dianxia protect the truth?
Rusong: *makes his fox ears appear, to listen to the conversation* I sense drama.
A-Qing: Ooo. Can't wait to see it escalate.
Rusong: *walks over to them*
Lan Qiren: Will you excuse me.
Xue yang: Why were you looking at Wen Ruohan like that? Everyone saw it.
Former Sect leader Ouyang, the new sect leader, Qin Su, Jiggy. Jiang cheng, Qin Cangye.
Rusong: Wen Ruohan himself.
Mo Xuanyu: Everyone in attendance.
Su she: Lan lips, Xuan Huangdi. Meng Taihou.
Lan Qiren: You must be dreaming, team dimple. I wasn't looking at that war criminal.
Mo xuanyu: But Taizi saw too!
Rusong: Confirmed.
Lan Qiren's expression changed to a nervous one.
Lan Qiren: Taizi and the Mengs saw. I can explain.
Jingyi: Wow. Shufu. Are you afraid of Rusong? As you should be.
Lan Qiren: I respect him. This young man will have us on our knees one day.
He's also Team Dimple's second boss.
Jingyi: Rusong, I want some of your aura.
Rusong: *laughs* A-Yi, I don't give it away like that.
Team dimple, can you spill the tea.
Mo xuanyu: Lan Qiren was stalking Ruoruo.
Su she: I think he's still in love with him!
Xue yang: Oh the scandal!
Don't you know how harmful it is to look at the concubine of Meng Taihou.
That's offensive.
Mo xuanyu: You're not allowed to do that. That's why we throw blinding powder at people who look at us with love.
Su she: We're off limits, so we're saving them from being beheaded.
A-Qing: People have crushes on team dimple? Huh?
Mo xuanyu: Of course they do.
But I think they love Yangyang more.
A-Qing: I thought the hulijings had taste?
Xue yang: You're calling me ugly. You little gremlin.
A-Qing: You dont look like Rusong.
Mo xuanyu: Awww, she said the thing! I say the same when I see ugly people! But it's with Yao gege.
Xue yang: Yuyu!
Lan Qiren: I'll take your leave, Taizi.
Rusong: Stay there.
Lan Qiren: *sigh* Yes, Taizi.
Rusong: You're a lot like Hanguang Jun. But hiding your feelings doesn't help with anything.
Do you want to talk to Wen Ruohan.
You like him so much?
Jingyi: Were you guys a fling?
Everyone knows that Lans date rebels and fall in love once.
Come on. Tell us. Or else Rusong will ask Qin Waizufu and Wen Yeye.
Lan Qiren: Jingyi. I thought you were on my side!
Jingyi: Nah, I'm on the side of drama, Shufu. Sorry.
Lan Qiren: It's non of your business.
Xue yang: It is, if I make it my business.
Rusong: Team d, let's just give up then. I truly thought that Lan Qianbei was stronger than that.
Mo Xuanyu: You're afraid of Ruohan!
Su she: Obviously he is.
Rusong: Putting your affairs aside, I think you should talk to Wen Ruohan
it's cultivation etiquette to greet your peers and maintain healthy relationships.
Shen Jiu: *passing by* I'm so so sorry, gentries. Jiang Zongzhu is a row behind you.
Su she: *disgusted* Why do you want to see Jiang cheng for?
Shen Jiu: To toast with him? This is a peace event, Shanshan.
He has been through shit like the rest
of you.
Lan Qiren: Taizi, you have a point.
I dont want to look like a weak little weasel in front of him.
Rusong: That's the spirit!
Shen Jiu: *looks over his fan* In front of who?
Rusong: Wen Ruohan.
Shen Jiu: Woooooowwww. Do you want to sleep with him or something?
You have to join Taihou's Harem for that. Unfortunately, you're definitely not Taihou's type.
She likes demonic cultivators, like your nephew.
Are you sure that Wei Wuxian isn't Yao Huangdi's long lost brother?
Lan Qiren: Ugh no! I don't want to sleep with him! Shut up!
Wei Wuxian and Yao Huangdi would send me mad if they were brothers.
Xue yang: They already stole your nephews away already, so what's your point?
Rusong: This is getting so steamy!
Would you excuse me. I have to toast with Gongyi Xiao and Wen Yuan.
A-Qing is my eyes and ears.
Lan Qianbei, just talk to him, ok. Or else it will reach the emperor. But then I think thatthe emperor already knows. Anyway, byee. *opens fan and walked off*
Su she: Bye Dianxia. Lan Qiren, you must obey Dianxia.
A-Qing: Correct. And you should tell me too, as I'm married to Dianxia.
*mischievous*
Lan Qiren: I agreed already.
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Wen Ruohan, however, was chatting with Qin Cangye and Former sect leader Ouyang. Though neutral, natural and fiery, he still had a level of hate and hated speaking to them. It was like talking to snobbish relatives who show off their occupation and what their children are doing.
Qin Cangye: Well it's good to come face to face with you after fighting with everyone. I can't believe it has been decades.
Wen Ruohan: Yea
Qin Cangye: Do you still get flashbacks?
Wen Ruohan: I only remember the incompetence of my sons, then I punched the air!
FSL Ouyang: Well it happened for the best.
Qin Cangye: Certainly! The Jianghu was filled with chaos.
FSL Ouyang: Thanks to you and your incompetent sons.
Wen Ruohan: *grunts in dissatisfaction*
I despise you people.
Qin Cangye: Shall we change the topic then?
Wen Ruohan: Yea let's talk about you being a cannon fodder.
After that ceremony, Jinfeng Zun and Taihua Gongzhu went to his quarters right on the courtyard of Pine Pavillion,
Taihua: Jinfeng zun, You're living next to Song ge? That means I can't sneak in?
Gongyi Xiao: Though Dianxia knows about our relationship, I won't advise you to sneak in like a bandit.
Taihua: *laughing* Then like what? Sneak in like a cat?!
Gongyi Xiao: Pfft!
Taihua: You should have your own residence here! As Jinfeng zun.
Gongyi Xiao: It depends on rank, Gongzhu. But I'm happy with my counters, for now.
Taihua: You're the sweetest thing. We should meet my family, before they grt to busy with Sunshot events.
Us fox spirits believe if the match is made around the Sunshot campaign anniversary, then that couple will build empires together.
Gongyi Xiao: I see where. Meng Huangdi and Huanghou met, then Jin Huangdi and Huanghou were going to get married, but called it off.
Taihua: There were a lot of imperial couples, and fox spirits love that kind of thing.
The couple then arrived Gongyi Xiao two storey courters. It was a beautiful 2 storey residence. Not too opulent, but it matches his rank as a young sect leader. Plus he got perks with the name Meng Huangdi gave him.
And being a part of Pine Pavillion, it had its own arched bridge with koi and an outside seating area. His courters were in front of the servant and militaria courters.
Taihua: Who lives behind you?
Gongyi Xiao: That's servant courters. Also some of the troops who are training under Yanqing and I, and some Qin sect members.
Taihua: Huh. *looks at it* I've never seen that before.
Gongyi Xiao: I didn't expect you to be there.
Taihua: you need a bigger residence according to your rank.
Gongyi Xiao: My dear, Meng Huangdi had offered it, but I declined.
I wanted to build my career without getting favours.
Taihua: Aww.
But you know you can't turn down A-Die again, when we tell him that we're dating.
He will give you a mansion out of happiness.
Memories~
Yao: I'm finished. The floor is yours now, Huangdi.
Zixuan: Thank you, Huangdi!
Firstly I want to ask why did we have to do gardening, like scooping manure and probably feces.
Wen Ruohan: Builds character.
Zixuan: It doesn't.
I had to strap my nose down.
Ah. That and carrying buckets were the worst things. At least it thought me farming. If not, I wouldn't be able to plant lotuses for Empress A-Li.
Wen Ruohan: See! I made sure you secure your woman.
Jin Guangshan would never do that, even though he's a womanizer. He's not at all a good influence.
Zixuan: thank you then.
I was in my element on the battlefield! It was only me and my Suihua! We cleared everything our path.
Xue Meng: He's known as the warrior emperor, whereas Meng Huangdi is the spy emperor.
Zixuan: Right! I literally want to go back on the battlefield, to get an adrenaline rush. And show off!
Xue Meng: But the Jianghu is at peace, Huangdi.
Zixuan: Yea. That's the thing.
At least I still take pleasure in training my defense force.
There's this branch of the Dai people who constantly has us on our toes. I sensed their rebellious nature.
Yao: Why didn't you say so? That sounds awful.
Any reason?
Zixuan: No reason at all! They're just being ungrateful.
Their emperor gave them everything, and that's how they repay me?
Anyways, let's forget this. Everything is under control, A-yao.
Yao: Ok then.
A-Song, A-Ling.
Thereafter, Rusong took the floor and bowed in Meng Huangdi's direction, then he began his presentation.
Rusong: The story of the Sunshot campaign is one of resilience, intelligence, loyalty and survival.
While recalling, we see that swordmanship and cultivation weren't enough to end it. Yes, it was effective, but it was only a faction of our efforts.
I admire the 5 great clans for standing your ground and taking back your place on the Jianghu's stage, as well as the smaller clans that we sometimes forget.
My two grandfathers, Sect leader Qin and Jin played a part in it. Grandpa Qin had sent extra troops, who had unfortunately became the Canon fodders for the Jins. The Qins had always protected, funded and backed up the Jins, hence the Jins didn't get affected.
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(This is actually fanart/cover i did for my ongoing fic)
Like, is a chief Cultivator just an emperor in the Cultivation world?
@the-awkward-villainess-2
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So this is the redraw.
New Old ver
At Jin Manor's Red mansion, Wen Ruohan's residence that was next to Meng Shi's Eternal flower mansion, Wen Ruohan was busy scolding his servants and ordering them around. This however was the norm, and some servants do try to avoid him.
Wen Ruohan: Make that mistake again and I'll whip you!
Y..yes Taifei! *runs*
Xue yang: Yea! Ruoruo wants it perfect! Whatever you did wrong.
Su she: Greetings Wen Taifei. How are you?
Wen Ruohan: Pissed. My servants looked at me in the eye. How dare they?!
Xue yang: For that? Really?
Wen Ruohan: I think I should go back to fierce corpse servants. But something keeps eating them.
Is this the work of my Yao'er?
Sunshot Week 🔥
Everyone in the Jianghu is celebratingt/commemorating the beginning of Sunshot week in different ways, by having retelling, plays and other forms of media. The new Wen Zongzhu will have his own event to honour the resilience of his sect members. Some being the ones who survived in Yiling, and some being descendants.
(Yes, it's a canon divergence)
Meng Yao is known as the hero of the Sunshot Campaign.
In the Fox spirit and Kongque Empires, it was a huge deal. Probably larger than the Jianghu. Artistic and patriotic Fox spirits take pleasure in honoring their victorious Huangdi, while basking in their own cultures which was inspired by the event. This was such an event, that had an everlasting impact on them.
On the other hand, with the Kongque peacock spirits honour their Zixuan Huangdi as a veteran who was on the literal battlefield fighting against fierce corpses, tending to wounded cultivators and making sure they get food.
There will have a two part exhibition, that will start at the Lacquer Mansion, which is like a museum and library. Then they'll go on to Jing Manor for Yao Huangdi's display of rare Wen artifacts.
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Lacquer Mansion 📍
The room was packed with onlookers and history enthusiasts, as well as Huangdi's admirers. Xiaobao waits for his cue to start, while Meng Yao and Rusong stand front and center wpeaking to Li Zhaoning and Xuanji~ the caretakers. On the other hand, they had Meng Yao's Wen robes and other clothes on display. Speaking of clothes! Meng Huangdi and Rusong wore Wen inspired styles.
Yao: Good to see this old thing in tip top shape.
Li Zhaoning: As if you wore it yesterday, Huangdi.
Qin Su: You've always looked sexy in it, Huangdi.
Yao: Oh you think?
Qin Su: Very much.
Rusong: How did you do your spy operations? Like smuggle info?
Yao: Easy. After I left the Nie sect, I joined the Wen sect. So when I was based in Yangquan, I wrote down notes, strategies and plans, and hired a loyal messenger on the spot.
I also redrew mapa from memory.
Xuanji: Huangdi, you are gifted!
Yao: Haha. It's just my eidetic memory at work.
Rusong: Waw!
And that means they wouldn't have known that it's missing or leaked.
Yao: Exactly.
I might increase my word count 🎉
Yaoyu
Head Eunuch Li enters again with the concubine plaque to present to his Huangdi. Meng Huangdi's throne room however had three halls connecting it, and the old, short hulijing Eunuch is just comically throttling down the hallway (with his little legs) and a whisk in his hand. Meng Yao however was done talking to Shen Jiu about somefhing.
Shen Jiu: Here he comes again. *opens fan* Are your eunuchs bored?
Yao: Nop. They're just preoccupied with their emperor's love life.
He knew I slept with Huanghou already.
She Jiu: Those eunuchs are definitely gossiping about you! Shall I whip them for your amusement?
Yao: You don't need to. My eunuchs would never gossip about their emperor.
I also want to keep them in my clasp. Historically, eunuchs seize power and I don't want that to happen. So it's best we treat them nicely.
Shen Jiu: One crucial question. Are they castrated?
Yao: Ew no. That's inhumane, and there will be urine everywhere.
Not in my fragrant palace.
Shen Jiu: Agreed.
Yao: But they still can't have children, and must live as monks.
Xue yang: Jiggy, why don't you just ask us out. You don't need a plaque!
Shen Jiu: No, you're right. He needs a restraining order.
Yao: Certainly not. Xue yang is a gremlin, yes, but he makes me laugh.
Mo xuanyu: Shen Qingqiu! Stop being bitter! This is the time for love and romance.
Shen jiu: Love and romance are the same thi- Nevermind.
Su she: Huangdi, who will you pick this time?
Yao: Soon you'll see, Shanshan.
Eunuch Li: *bows* Huangdi, this mere servant requests you to select a concubine. Again.
This time, I think that team dimple had sabotaged the plaques.
Yao: Not again.
Su she: How dare you accuse us! You old fox!
Mo Xuanyu: W..what proof do you have!
Xue yang: You better stay in your lane, if you know what's good for you.
Eunuch Li: Pardon! Pardon team dimple, but your names are there thrice each!
