Go read this Módào Zǔshī fic now!
Even though the fandom is thriving, Módào Zǔshī has been around for over 8 years now, so there are lots of fanfics to sort through. It's easy to miss some, especially when they've come out recently. Shortly after my last "favorites" post, I finished reading another one of my favorite fanfics ever and I would be remiss if I didn't share it with you all.
Dispersing Clouds by dreamingofcake - "While the Wen Clan is embroiled in subduing internal conflicts within Qishan, the Jiang Clan hosts the annual discussion conference. It has been one year since the disastrous archery competition where Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji last met but Wei Wuxian remains as optimistic as ever. An unlikely friendship begins to blossom and without the looming spectres of conquest and war to strengthen his ties to the Jiang family, the trajectory of Wei Wuxian’s life changes."
This fic takes us on a delightful what if journey and checks pretty much all of my personal boxes:
Book Canon (no Yin Iron, puppets, etc)
Ancient Setting
Genius Wei Ying
Looooooong!!! 54 delightful chapters!
No romanticizing the Jiang family
No romanticizing the Jin clan
Realistic characterizations
Interesting night hunts and action plots
The right amount of OCs to keep the AU interesting, but are canon believable
Gorgeous descriptions of things like clothing (what can I say? I like this!)
A written wedding!
I hope you'll check it out and give the author some love while you are at it!