Bingyuan, Sy transmigrated into a wife, post "Bingge vs Bingmei extra" Bingge
Prompt: arranged marriage
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Shen Yuan was admittedly a little nervous.
It was one thing to transmigrate into a woman. It was another thing to transmigrate into a woman who was being married off to Luo Binghe for political advantage.
His "father" was the leader of the last rebel group of cultivators fighting against Luo Binghe's regime. But even they had to eventually admit defeat and the rebel leader used his only daughter to declare their alliance.
It was typical that Shen Yuan would manage to transmigrate into a cultivator, but never get to really use his new powers before becoming a wife. At least he would meet his favourite character (of this novel!)
Still, as they entered the throne room, Shen Yuan's hands shook a little with nerves. Because, at the other end of the hall, Luo Binghe sat on his throne, surrounded by wives and advisors.
Really, he was more handsome than the novel had managed to convey! Regal too, with his robes and wild hair! Nonetheless, Shen Yuan couldn't help but think that he looked a little... cold.
He wasn't even looking at the delegation entering the hall. Instead, his eyes were turned towards the distance, no expression on his face.
As they came closer, Shen Yuan noticed an odd detail: on the side of his head was a little braid in his hair. It looked like it should have been long brushed out, tangled and falling apart.
The next moment, he was distracted by the delegation coming to a halt in front of the throne. They all bowed and the rebel leader started to declare their alliance.
Shen Yuan was barely listening, but even he got the gist of it and let out a relieved breath when it was done.
Of course, then, the rebel leader gestured him forward and started the whole spiel about offering him up as a bride, to become part of the harem.
Truthfully, Shen Yuan wasn't overly worried about that part. In the story, his character had played an extremely minor role at best. She had appeared, Luo Binghe had married her, and she never showed up again after. Even the wedding night had been cursory and lacklustre at best.
Honestly, Shen Yuan hoped to just vanish into the masses of the harem to be forgotten and do his own thing for the rest of his life.
As expected, Luo Binghe accepted him as his bride, barely even looking at Shen Yuan. After that, he was allowed to step back again.
As the rebel leader and Luo Binghe talked more negotiations, Shen Yuan was pulled aside by his own maid. The adorable thing had accompanied him all the way and was determined to stay with him, even though she'd been shaking like a leaf when they entered the palace.
"Outrageous," she now whispered heatedly into Shen Yuan's ear. "He didn't even look at you, Miss! The disrespect-"
Over the course of the trip to the palace, Shen Yuan had grown rather fond of the girl. Still, he couldn't leave a statement like that unaddressed.
With a now practiced movement, he pulled his fan out of his sleeve and gently bonked her head with it. "Silly girl," he scolded her. "Aren't you too old to talk nonsense like that? Think! To have the attention of a powerful man like that brings nothing but trouble. No, I'd much rather he not pay any attention to me at all. In any case, it's not your place to question the Emperor."
She rubbed her head and pouted at him, and Shen Yuan couldn't help but sigh and pat her head gently. "It's alright now, don't cry, ah!"
It was only then that he suddenly noticed the dead silence around them.
He looked around and saw that everyone was looking at them with different degrees of confusion. Shen Yuan wasn't sure why at first, until he caught sight of Luo Binghe.
There was nothing left of his earlier icy expression. Now, he was staring at Shen Yuan with wide, surprised eyes.
Uncertain what had inspired this change, he quickly looked away and slid his fan back into his sleeve.
Before he could say something sufficiently polite and distracting, though, Luo Binghe actually stood up from his throne, to the hushed whispers of his wives and advisors.
He walked down the steps of the dias and stopped right before Shen Yuan.
"I must apologise," Luo Binghe said, and Shen Yuan jolted in surprise. "I'm afraid we haven't been properly introduced. I'm sure you already know, but my name is Luo Binghe."
Before Shen Yuan could stop him, he dipped into a gallant bow.
Hastily, he mirrored him. "Shen- that is, my name is Zuo Anwen."
Luo Binghe's eyes flashed dangerously, just for a second, before he smiled amicably and reached out to take Shen Yuan's hands into his own.
"I know you must be overwhelmed. But would you do me a favour?"
Shen Yuan was aware he couldn't say anything but yes. So, he nodded.
"I want you to answer me a question," Luo Binghe continued, the smile on his face turning stranger with every second. "Please, answer honestly, tell me whatever you truly think. I promise there won't be any consequences. Your answer won't affect the marriage, you have my word."
Shen Yuan thought this sounded like a trap. Nevertheless, he took a deep breath and nodded.
Luo Binghe's eyes gained an even sharper edge and he asked: "You must have fought against many demons in your life. Do you think... are they all unforgivably evil and should be killed without prejudice?"
What kind of question was this??
Helplessly, Shen Yuan looked past Luo Binghe at his "father", who was frantically shaking his head at him.
The next second, Luo Binghe stepped to the side and obstructed his view with his body. He squeezed Shen Yuan's hand and reminded him: "Your true opinion."
Shen Yuan sighed wearily and decided that, since he didn't know what exactly Luo Binghe wanted to hear, he might as well say his honest opinion.
"Not necessarily," he started slowly. "There are good and bad humans. It stands to reason that it'd be the same for demons. Humans only ever see the hurts that demons inflict on other humans. But there might be instances where demons are just as badly hurt by humans. People are influenced by their prejudices like that, and the divide between demons and humans only gets deeper."
It was like the sun broke out on Luo Binghe's face. From one second to another, his smile turned into a wild grin, startling in its intensity, and his eyes got so wide and dark that he started to look a little bit insane.
Spooked, Shen Yuan tried to take a step back but was stopped by the tight grip Luo Binghe kept on his hand.
He pulled Shen Yuan in closer, fangs flashing as he leaned down to whisper into his ear: "Hello there. I have been looking for you."
After a long moment of silence, he slowly drew back again, although he still didn't release Shen Yuan's hand.
"Yes," Luo Binghe finally said, for everyone to hear, "I think this marriage will be very fruitful for both of us."
The end~
(Btw, you might be wondering: how is this Bingwife? Well, it's not shown but it is heavily implied that Shen Yuan is gonna turn Bingge into his loved and pampered wife through the power of kissies and headpats. There you go😌)
Sleeping Beauty Binghe x Maleficent SQQ for Bingwife Week day 3: fairy tale ✌️🥰
Binghe: "♪I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream~♪"
SQQ, screaming internally: "Princess!!! You got the wrong person!!!!!!1!!11"
referencing of course the true love's kiss scene from a lesbian masterpiece Maleficent (2014)... anyone else malora truther in 2014 bingqiu enjoyer now?
Bingwifeweek Day 1+2: (genderbend, housewife, homewrecker+ eventually widow)
Luo Binghe's husband finally has some time from work, so they invited their new landlord to dinner. Unbeknownst to him, the two women have gotten quite close.....
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Organization for Transformative Works
After transmigrating into the villain of a Hades and Persephone AU, Shen Qingqiu is forced to cruelly sweep Luo Binghe away to the underworld in a vicious, unforgiving bridenapping.
Except… this pretty God of Spring actually seems quite happy to be stolen away? And he’s actively helping plan the wedding??
Someone with experience wrangling newly acquired wives, please help!
🍎 bingqiu
🍎 hades & persephone au, light hearted, marriage proposals
🍎 sqq convinces himself that he's either destined for villainy or bromance exclusively
🍎 9.3k, complete
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