Today, Ouyang Zizhen was invited to Moling, by Su Xiandu himself. Recently, the young sect leader had looked up to him and Minshan on the other side wants to mold him into a powerful Xiandu one day. Perhaps some day when Rusong becomes the emperor.
Sect leader's office 📍
Ouyang Zizhen: *bow* Greetings Su Xiandu.
Su she: Greetings. Come here, Zizhen.
Do you see these files? They're reports from all clans!
Their day-to-day, their problems, their concerns and requests.
Ouyang Zizhen: Oh waw! You have everything, Xiandu.
Su she: *opens a manuscript* Look. The Hedong Fu sect had asked to control the river passage and set up theur subsidiary in Zhengzhou, as the Yao sect was terminated.
I told them that the river will remain neutral, for all water cultivators.
However, Huangdi advised me to give them control of Sanmenxia, or Mount Muxi.
The Anping Rong sect is 300 miles away, but they've also had an eye on that territory.
Ouyang Zizhen: Just like how my sect controls Jiangzhou city?
Sometimes the Zigong Bai sect leader would still try to negotiate.
Su she: Yes. I read about that. How about you two make it neutral. Your clans are too close.
Ouyang Zizhen: Thank you for the idea!
Xiandu, tell me some more!
And would you teach me some martial arts later? Some interesting cultivation techniques?
Su she: Sure, Zizhen. In due course.
Ouyang Zizhen: How does it feel like to be so close to Huangdi?
Su she: *smiles genuinely* The greatest gift and honour.
You know, if you read about cultivation history, I was a nobody. I hated myself, but when I got attention and affection from Huangdi, my whole intake of life and how I perceived myself had changed.
Yes, I love that I have power, but I truly want to serve Huangdi without expecting anything in return.
You're close to Rusong as his concubine?
Ouyang Zizhen: Ohhhh that's really sweet! Xiandu, you don't really show emotions that much. It's kind of rare.
Su she: Because fellow clan leaders take it for weakness or pretense. I can't be a softie and protect Huangdi at the same time. Now don't tell anyone.
Ouyang Zizhen: Got it.
Yes I'm the closest to Rusong Dianxia! I built a shrine for him too.
Su she: You're at a good start.
Do whatever you want in service, and ignore others.
One thing is that Clan leaders and this society love to bring down people for their past and upbringing, and their proximity to power.
Ouyang Zizhen: Even as Xiandu?
Su she: Not as much, because I earned my respect, with the help of Huangdi who ordered them to respect me
Ouyang Zizhen: That's good. Xiandu, I respect you as my role model!
Speaking of the clans, I heard that the Shiyan Huang sect and the Rizhao Zong sect are bitter rivals.
Su she: Yes they are! The Huang sect blamed the Rizhao Zong sect for hiding behind Lanling Jin and using them for money and fame. Then the Shiyan Huang sect started doing the same, but with Laoling Qin.
The Weizhou Tang sect was already allied with Laoling Qin, but they're friends of the Zong clan.
Ouyang Zizhen: Ahh. That's really steamy! But during night hunts, they both act like they own the Baifeng Mountain and have rights over all prey.
Su she: Proximity to power and favour is indeed a battle. But it's the nature of the Jianghu, actually. You can't take that away from them.
At least they're not splitting the Jianghu in half.
What do you learn from this?
Ouyang Zizhen: Conflict is natural, and entertaining. But the chief cultivator will and must settle it, when it goes out of hand!
Su she: Good!
Ouyang Zizhen: And you have to show all this to the emperor?
Su she: Yes. But we wouldn't discuss these petty things. Huangdi will deal with more serious matters, like border control, trade routes, taxes, making sure that watchtowers and other cultivation sites are placed correctly in the Jianghu.
And all in all, upholding harmony.
Ouyang Zizhen: Explain harmony, Xiandu.
Su she: He makes sure that his fox spirits are confortable, and the Jianghu doesn't split, or some type of terror arises. It may not look like it, but he had eliminated any threat to his Jianghu.
Huangdi will cripple a sect if they dare oppose him.
Ouyang Zizhen: Quite powerful.
Ouyang Zizhen: Xiandu. You said that the Hedong Fu sect has control of Sanmenxia. Isn't that a forbidden, demonic cultivation area?
Su she: Team dimple safeguard all demonic cultivation sites. But Mount Muxi isn't really one, despite the slaughter Xuanwu possessing resentful energy . The Hedeng Fu sect is close to Muxi and a subordinate to Lanling Jin, so Huangdi advised me to let them have control.
Ouyang Zizhen: Ohhh.
You know, i heard rumors that the Slaughter Xuanwu is still alive. Or have offspring. Is that true?! And how does it even....you know....copulate?
Su she: Promise not to tell?
Ouyang Zizhen: Promise! And I'm your apprentice.
You must tell me everything.
Su she: *scoffs fondly* You're very smart.
This is very confidential.
After dying, the Slaughter Xuanwu left behind an egg. And it has hatched.
Only the Hedong Fu sect and Huangdi know about it. But there's a legend that no one knew. The Xuanwu can only be controlled by a golden eyed hulijing, Qilin or Yellow dragon. They're all friends in the spirit world.
This little Xuanwu is untainted by resent and bloodthirst, so it can get along with certain entities.
Ouyang Zizhen: Do they tend to it?
Su she: Yes. On the third day of the third lunar month.
Other than that, we keep it in the cave. It is harmful to cultivators and weak fox spirits.
The Xuanwu is said to be evil, but in a few texts, it's described as nor good nor bad.
It's known as the Martial Emperor in our mythology.
Ouyang Zizhen: Huh. That's why it sounds familiar. But I thought that was just some type of fanfic.
Su she: No.
The reason that it eats cultivators and hold resent, is to show dominance and order!
Us cultivators think we're better than the beasts, and see them as prey instead. So this is a sort of punishment for us, to let go of our stupid ego.
Ouyang Zizhen: Ohh.
I thought that cultivators were righteous figures.
Su she: some of them are. But it doesn't mean that they're safe from harm and resent.
Ouyang Zizhen: I'm seeing the Jianghu in a different light now! We're feudal, political, dramatic, bitter, sweet, grey, white and black. We live among all types of beasts and ghouls.
We're so interesting.
Thank you so much for telling me all this!
Su she: No problem.
Su she: As for copulation and reproduction. The Xuanwu is male. But can conceive if he wants.
Ouyang Zizhen: So cool!
How did you learn these stuff.
Su she: I read about it, I also read with Huangdi.
Plus Taihou is really knowledgeable about legends.
Ouyang Zizhen: Aw!
Xiandu, Xiandu! Is it true that the Jiao'ao sect was a part of Yunmeng Jiang? Did they fall out?
Su she: Yes it's true! But they're on good terms.
If Jiang cheng was in power at that time, it would've been worse. Now it's hard to leave his clan.
Ouyang Zizhen: That's expected of a no nonsense clan leader.
Su she: Speaking of clan leader, how's your leadership going?
Ouyang Zizhen: It's well! We remain prominent in night hunts, my resource department is building a watchtower. I wonder what to name it though.
Su she: Mhm, good news. Enroll some more talented cultivators and fox spirits to your sect.
Ouyang Zizhen: Will do!
Su she: And name your watchtower "Song" or Taizilou.
You'll impress your Taizi Dianxia for sure.
Ouyang Zizhen: *chuckles* ooooo. Thanks for the tip! Taizi would be so impressed, he may give me a kiss.
Su she: That is what you want to achieve.
Ouyang Zizhen: You know, he's so chill during night hunts and sect leader conferences. Taizi rather be seen as Qin Zongzhu instead.
Su she: Yes. Him and Huangdi are down to earth just like that.
Ouyang Zizhen: *looks over at a rectangular board with plaques* Is that some sort of roster?
Su she: Correct. It's the scheduling for crowd hunts. See.
The next clan who's leading and conducting it will be. *cough* Gusu...Lan.
Ouyang Zizhen: Still hate them, Xiandu?
Su she: Yes.
And I just want to save Huangdi from that Lan's grubby hands.
Ouyang Zizhen: Awwww. Are you jealous of Zewu Jun now?
Su She: Ew, never!
And he's not a part of team dimple.
After Gusulan is the Weizhou Tang sect. Smaller clans get to lead.
Ouyang Zizhen: Ah.
Su she: How about you be in charge of the roster for a month. A crowd hunt happens for 3 months where they rotate leading clans. You're to control who's next and see who's fit.
Ouyanf Zizhen: I'm so honoured with such a responsibility. I don't think I'm capable.
Su she: Of course you are.
Here's a record book, to make things much easier.
Expect bribe, but don't give in to it.
Ouyang Zizhen: I promise to never let you down.
Su she: You can disappoint me, if you dare. But if you disappoint huangdi and his heir, then that's where I draw the line.
Ouyang Zizhen: I never thought of it, Xiandu.
Su she: Next time you'll handle scheduling for the renewal of imperial allegiance.
Ouyang Zizhen: Sure, Xiandu. Thank you for the honour.
During the Renewal of allegiance, various clan leaders check up on the emperor's welbeing or conduct ceremonies for him. This shows that they care about their Huangdi.
Thereafter, the two went out to the backyard to stretch their legs a bit amd further on learn some cultivation technique.
Ouyang Zizhen: Waw! Xiandu! You have golden koi?!
Su she: It was a gift from Huangdi. Do you know there's a private wing for him here.
Ouyang Zizhen: well that's expected.
Do you sleep with the emperor?
Su she: *blushing* Most of the time.
If that time allows.
He asks me to play the guqin for him late at night.
Ouyang Zizhen: Xiandu, why are you blushing so much?! But I would honestly do the same if it's Rusong Dianxia.
Su she: Exactly. Now let me blush.
Ouyang Zizhen: *laughs* go ahead!
Su she: Zizhen. To serve a Meng, you must understand them. They love loyalty and obedience. Yes, they're humble, but they expect that we do our part.
My Huangdi admires a selfless, adoring and resourceful character. As well as a loyal companion he can be relaxed around.
Ouyang Zizhen: What if I'm a rebel? Would it get the sexy Taizi Dianxia's attention?
Su she: Try. But he may arrest you.
Ouyang Zizhen: Xiandu you know I'm a simp.
I won't mind being arrested by Taizi.
Su she: Ah, I'm so proud to hear that! *sniffles*
Ouyang Zizhen: What about you? Do you want to be arrested by Huangdi?
Su she: Actually yes. I want to be his prisoner.
Ouyang Zizhen: Aww!
Su she: Other than that, Team Dimple has cultist ways. We worship Yao Huangdi and shit on people who hate him or not a part of team dimple.
Ouyang Zizhen: You guys are so cool for that. I knew it! I knew you were a cult!
Su she: Don't tell anyone that we are.
Plus, i have some team d cult secrets to tell you about later.
Ouyang Zizhen: I can't wait!
Su she: Loving and serving the emperor is ceremonial and gives you the opportunity to be selfish. The emperor is yours and no one else's. Team dimple had decided to be a single force and keep him to ourselves.
Protect him forever.
Ouyang Zizhen: Understood. Xiandu, I'll keep this in mind.
Rusong was in his study, waiting for Ning Yingying to come play the guqin. She normally comes and play, to make him relax after hours of paperwork and reading. All three concubines have different tasks to serve Rusong in Pine Pavillion. A-Qing is his main wife, who does marital duties as well as take care of the mansion and be a hostess. Ning Yingying plays music for him and makes sure he appeased and relaxed. And Ouyang Zizhen is just a loyal companion and cultivation partner.
Unfortunately, Ning Yingying was on her period and can't come play for him, so she sent Mingfan to play the guqin for him in her place.
Anyways, in the meantime, Rusong was talking to Gongyi Xiao.
Rusong: You're doing a good job! But do you still wish to be a cultivation level cloud knight? I don't want you to leave Laoling or Pine Pavillion.
Gongyi Xiao: Actually, Taizi, I was thinking of setting up a base in Laoling. I'll work on some cloud knight stuff for 5 months and then resign. Then I'll be all yours
Rusong: Oh ok. I see.
That will definitely work.
Gongyi Xiao: Anything for my Taizi Dianxia.
(And Hua. I don't want to leave her)
Rusong: Jinfeng zun. I'm sorry for talking to you so harshly. Bai Renshou's identity is a secret, and I can't have people poking their noses in.
Gongyi Xiao: Understood.
I should've remembered my boundaries.
Rusong: It's fine.
Gongyi Xiao: You'll make a firm Huangdi.
Rusong: *chuckles* You think?!
Gongyi Xiao: Certainly.
Rusong: Jinfeng zun.
Gongyi Xiao: Taizi?
Rusong: Do you have a crush on anyone? Anyone you see in my court?
Gongyi Xiao: *startled by the question*
I will tell you very soon. Right now I don't know about my feelings.
Rusong: You look compatible with Hua.
Gongyi Xiao: Oh you think so? Gongzhu is a delight.
Rusong: Mn.
Kohaku: Dianxia, The tea was delivered to Ning Guifei.
Rusong: *smile* Thank you dear.
Gongyi Xiao: Do you have anything else to tell me, Dianxia? Pertaining to work or something.
Rusong: That was all, Jinfeng zun. Thank you.
Gongyi Xiao: *bows*
Rusong: Take care.
Gongyi Xiao: Thank you.
...
Mingfan: *enters with a guqin* Greetings Taizi Dianxia.
Rusong: Mingfan?
Mingfan: Ning Yingying has girl issues, so she told me to play the guqin for you in her place.
Rusong: Aww! How sweet! *opens fan* You've learnt from the best, so I won't doubt your skills.
Mingfan: That's true! Shizun is the best guqin player you can have!
Rusong: Shall we do this in the lounge area? *stood up, then glided elegantly across the room*
Kohaku and Yanqing: *follows him*
Mingfan: Yes Dianxia.
*looks at him* (Huh. Why am I just noticing his beauty. Ning Yingying has good taste.
And he's so polite)
Rusong: Mingfan, are you coming?
Mingfan: Y...yes! Taizi!
Rusong: *reclines and made his fox tails appear* Ah!
Attendants: Taizi, have sone grapes.
Rusong: Thank you!
Mingfan: (everyone worships him. I...I wonder how it's like to be a concubine? I want him to command me.)
Rusong: *glares*
Mingfan: *startled* Ah yes! Guqin! I forgot.
Sorry, Dianxia.
Rusong: Are my tails distracting you?
Mingfan: Not at all. I just zone out sometimes.
Your hulijing features are incomparable.
Rusong: Thank you, Mingfan.
Mingfan: *began to play the guqin*
A-Qing: *enters* Dianxia.
Rusong: My love.
A-Qing: *kisses him deeply, then snuggles in his arms* Why is Mingfan playing for you?
Did you seduce him?
Rusong: I won't do such a thing.
It's his choice whether to be seduced or not. He's filling in for Yingying.
Mingfan: (I do feel seduced)
A-Qing: That's impossible when you're a Meng.
Rusong: Oh isn't that so, my darling wife.
A-Qing: Yup.
Rusong, He's also not a part of team dimple 2.0.
Rusong: *laughing* What?
A-Qing: what?
Mingfan: *blushing*
Rusong: You play marvelously!
Mingfan: *coughs* Of course I do. Thank you, Taizi!
Rusong: Mn.
Attendants: *brushing his fox tails*
Mingfan: What's next, Taizi? Are you relaxed?
Rusong: Yep. Play another song.
And please, stay back for refreshments.
Mingfan: As you wish. *turns red*
Rusong: *glares softly*
Though openly calm, Mingfan was internally flustered. Rusong is dashing and glamorous, and has an imperial aura about him. He's sitting proudly while being attended to by servants and his wife.
Mingfan tries his best not to pull a wrong string, which may ruin the song and cause embarrassment. Rusong may laugh or pity him if that happens and he would get more flustered.
Ahh Ning Yingying is the luckiest person in the world.
Mingfan: *stops playing*
Rusong: *claps* Marvelous again! I'm miced by your music.
Wine or tea?
Mingfan: Pardon?
Rusong: I'll order refreshments for you. What are you drinking? And please, have some roasted duck.
Mingfan: You're too kind, Dianxia.
I'll have some green tea.
Rusong: good choice.
Rusong stands, and his adoring attendants fixed his garments, then he walked over to Mingfan and gave him a pink jade pendant with an Obsidian bead. This immediately made Mingfan's heart race!
Mingfan: (A priceless gift from Taizi! This has never happened before?! Do I bow? Do I kowtow?! Does he love me?!)
Rusong: This is for my dear Yingying. I can feel her love through her music.
Mingfan: For Yingying?!
Rusong: Yes. You played on her behalf.
Mingfan: Ahahahaha! Right! You're right! Of course you're right, because you're Taizi Dianxia. Hehe. The heir. Don't behead me.
Rusong: What's up with you?
Mingfan: Nothing. I'm perfectly fine.
I will deliver this to Shimei.
Rusong: Thank you.
Please, have a seat. Your refreshments are here.
Mingfan: Yes Dianxia.
You're very kind to me.
Rusong: Of course i will be.
~~~~~
A few days later, at Qing Jing Mansion, Shen Jiu's Jing Manor's residence, Mingfan was reading but it seemed like nothing was registering in his brain.
Shen Jiu: *stops and gives him a concerned glare* What is up with you today
Mingfan: I'm normal, Shizun!
Shen Jiu: No you're not. You're staring at your book, just earlier you forgot your sword home before heading to a night hunt.
Mingfan: Nah, Shizun. I was a bit tired these days. That's all.
Shen Jiu: that's unlike you.
Mingfan, tell me the truth. Or else I'll drug you.
Mingfan: Oh no, Shizun! Not the truth serum!
Shen Jiu: Spill then.
Where were you on Tuesday? You were normal a week ago.
Mingfan: I was playing the guqin for Taizi, on the behalf of Ning Shimei.
Shen Jiu: Oh really?!
*closes fan* spill.
Mingfan: Shizun, is the Meng effect real?
Shen Jiu: Obviously, Mingfan. What happened? Which Meng seduced you? Taizi did?
I feel like such a proud parent!
Mingfan: When I played the guqin for him, I became completely infatuated.
Shen Jiu: Wowwww. Well I saw that coming actually.
Ning Yingying: Hold up! I told you to play the guqin for him on my behalf! But you're planning to take my Dianxia away from me?! Shizun!!!
Mingfan: Shimei! I didn't propose to him. And I delivered his pendent!
Ning Yingying: And what else?!! Stop playing innocent!
Mingfan: I just said that he's gorgeous, and he's free to step on me. I would be a concubine without taking your place!
*gasps* The Meng effect!
Ning Yingying: Shixiong!!
Shen Jiu: Oh my god. Someone's in love!
Someone wants to be a concubine
My two students are fighting over Taizi Dianxia! Ahahaha!!! This is too good! Too marvelous!
Mingfan: I think I have a crush.
But i don't want to progress with it. Shi Mei turned me down and laughed in my face. I had a crush on Ning Yingying but she ignored me.
I can't have my heart broken again, and I'm not good at flirting.
Ning Yingying: I just wasn't interested in you, Shixiong. Forget about it.
Shen Jiu: You don't need to flirt. And you shouldn't give up. Give Taizi a chance.
Mingfan: Sometimes i feel rejected by everyone. Sometimes by you.
Shen Jiu: Oh no, Mingfan. I deeply care about you. And I cherish the gifts given to me by your family.
They have some rich tea leaves.
Mingfan: It feels nice hearing that.
But what is wrong with me? Why do I keep falling in love? I'm a cultivator.
Shen Jiu: So what? Cultivators can't fall in love?
You're a man surrounded by gorgeous people. Obviously you'll have a couple crushes.
Mingfan: Mn.
Ning Yingying: Surrounded by my darling Taizi Dianxia. *sniffles*
Shen Jiu: Do you want me to promote you? I have a very high influence in Huangdi's imperial court.
Mingfan: Thank you, Shizun!!
Shen Jiu: I'm so happy for you.
And this shall please the emperor. You're overly qualified.
Mingfan: You're the best!
Ning Yingying: But you better not cramp my style.
Mingfan: Promise. And I'll be a rank lower than you.
Ning Yingying: That sounds good.
First is Taizifei, then Ouyang guifei and then me. You see, Ouyang Zizhen is a clan leader so.
Mingfan: I see. Shizun, Taizifei had already told me I'm not a part of team dimple 2.0. What's does she mean by that.
Shen Jiu: The influence of team dimple, obviously. Don't worry.
They just want the spotlight.
Taizifei is an icon, anyways.
Mingfan: Got it! Now how to be a concubine.
Ning Yingying: It's just like having a boyfriend. But he's a prince and future emperor.
No pressure.
Mingfan: Huh.
Ning Yingying: But he's chill.
Mingfan: And dreamy!
~~
Meanwhile, Taihua going to meet her family at the lounge area in Jing Manor, until she was greeted by her crush. This is absolutely perfect timing, as she wished to have him involved in something.
Taihua: Jinfeng zun!
Gongyi Xiao: Gongzhu. In a hurry?
Taihua: Not at all. I'm just going to meet A-Die.
Tomorrow, I'm supposed to visit Moling to meet the Su clan.
Gongyi Xiao: That's great.
Taihua: What about you?
Gongyi Xiao: I was heading to evening coaching
Taihua: Ah.
Gongyi Xiao: I'm planning on being a cloud knight for 5 months, then I'll return to working directly under Taizi.
Taihua: Does that mean you're leaving for one of those flagships??
I'm afraid I might miss you.
Gongyi Xiao: Not at all. I'll set up a base in Laoling.
Taihua: You will need funding. I'll organise one for you.
Gongyi Xiao: That's not necessary. Because Taizi would make arrangements.
You're too kind.
Taihua: Good then.
Jinfeng zun, I would like you to accompany me to Moling.
Gongyi Xiao: You do? I'm absolutely honored. Sure.
Taihua: But I want you to relax a bit. You're not out with Taizi. You're with me.
Gongyi Xiao: Aw. As you wish.
Taihua: come. We must tell A-Die.
Gongyi Xiao: You're open about your feelings. I admire that.
Taihua: Of course.
I was like that since I was a child. And I would get what I want.
Gongyi Xiao: Oh waw. Princess privileges.
Taihua: Mhm.
•
Lounge area📍
Shen Jiu: Huangdi, I've found another concubine for Taizi!
Yao: Ah! The more the merrier! And I have my full trust in you.
Qin su: Are they like Yingying? She's such a dear.
Meng Shi: I hope it's not Gongyi Xiao. He looks like he's only devoted to Song'er as an equerry. We can't rush things.
Mingfan: No no. Don't worry. It's not Gongyi Xiao, and yes he's quite fiery little thing. Fortunately his loyalty has no bounds.
Qin su: I see.
Xiaobao: Congrats, dimples.
Rusong: I don't know who it is yet.
Xiaobao: Congrats in advance, dimples.
Shen Jiu: Mingfan.
Rusong: Him?! No wonder he was acting weird.
Yao: Mingfan. Your dear student.
Well, we must evaluate him.
Meng Shi: Hmm. Well he's submissive enough.
Qin su: Does he come from a good family?
Shen Jiu: Yup. His family is wealthy. But not as wealthy as the Qins.
They're like Qinghe Nie level of wealth.
And he is a talented student.
Yao: I rather him be a clan leader. Why didn't you seduce another clan leader, A-Song.
Rusong: I don't know, A-Die. He was playing the guzheng for me, but he was flustered the whole time.
I will look for a clan leader in the future
Meng Shi: *sigh* Rusong. Stop seducing people.
Rusong: I can't help it, Nainai. *pouts*
Yao: Oh Song'er. You're a Meng at heart.
Xiaobao: Song ge is seducing the whole empire! But I agree with A-Die. Get a clan leader.
Yao: Song'er, you're something else. What do you think about him?
Rusong: He's entertaining! But we haven't been on a date or anything.
Yao: I see. I see. Well your choice is yours.
Rusong: Yes A-Die.
A new addition to my harem would be lovely, to be honest. But I plan to do my own evaluation.
Yao: You should always go for the loyal and resourceful ones. They'll help you with everything.
Shen Jiu: Huangdi, Mingfan is like an acting peak lord. When I'm busy at court or whatever, he supervises.
He doesn't do a good job at it, but.
Yao: Doesn't do a good job?
Shsn Jiu: He does, but he's just openly bossy.
Yao: Oh.
.
Taihua: *enters with Gongyi Xiao* Greetings A-Die.
Gongyi Xiao: Greetings Huangdi.
Yao: Taihua! My dear. Are you ready for your trip tomorrow?
Taihua: Yes, A-Die.
Yao: Brilliant. You will be absolutely brilliant, and would learn a lot from Minshan and Suyin.
Taihua: What do they think about me being their Nuwang? Do the Su sect control the entire province?
Yao: They're elated. Remember, they're my closest men.
Moling is indeed controlled by the Moling Su sect.
Taihua: Mn. I can't wait.
Qin Su: Baby, the Sus will tell you everything. Listen to them.
Taihua: Will do, A-Niang.
Qin Su: And know that you're a Meng.
Meng Shi: I hope that Jinfeng zun has a day off, so that you two can spend some time.
This is such an adorable pairing.
Taihua: Nainai.
Gongyi Xiao: ah, thank you Taihou. Actually--
Xiaobao: Awwwwww!!! I know right. Nainai has the best taste!
Taihua: Nainai, i was going to ask A-Die permission, to bring a guest.
Yao: I've always admired your pairing. And Jinfeng zun is well mannered.
Qin Su: A clan leader (*teasing the emperor*)
Yao: Go ahead, Hua. Carry him with you.
Taihua: Thank you, A-Die!!
You're the best! *kisses his cheek*
Yao: I always am.
Rusong: But i do agree that it's a good pairing.
Xiaobao: Match made in heaven!
Meng Shi: Exactly.
Yao: We'll keep an eye on the progress.
Gongyi Xiao: Huangdi, I'm honoured to receive such fondness from you and your family.
Yao: No problem. We treat all our allies like family anyways.
Shen Jiu: (did I just unlock a new ship. Gongyi Xiao is smooth for that. Or is it the Meng effect again.)
