It's Rusong and A-Qing's wedding season, and Meng Yao Huangdi had invited Xiao Xingchen and Songlan to his imperial residence of Jing Manor
Well, Xue Yang doesn't need an invite because he's already there as a concubine.
On the other hand, before meeting them, Rusong and A-Qing were being flirty with one another, near his residence, Pine Pavillion.
Just to let you know, Rusong has a harem of his own~ consisting of Ning Yingying and Ouyang Zizhen.
(In this fic, Nyy is a year younger than Rusong. I placed Binghe in the same generation as Ayao and the rest, but he is still the youngest of that gen) Yea, Rusong clearly has a type 💚.
Rusong: You're so gorgeous, you know that.
A-Qing: *blushing* pfft. I think it's because I stayed so long in the palace. You and your diva family are rubbing off on me.
Rusong: You were always beautiful before, A-Qing. What are you talking about.
*kisses*
And every day I'll remind you.
A-Qing: heehee.
Rusong: Before we meet your older brothers, let me give you a gift.
A-Qing: *face lights up*
Rusong then pulled out a fox shaped hairpin and showed it to her.
A-Qing: That's beautiful!
Rusong: and practical too.
You can fill it with poison. So if someone dare tries to hurt you, you have your self-defense.
A-Qing: Wow!!! But Rusong, I already have security and a staff of dagger wielding maids.
Rusong: Yes, but you have to stand up for yourself. *places it in her hair*
A-Qing: *pecks his little dimple*
Rusong: *gently cups her face and caresses her cheeks.
A-Qing: *melting* Rusong.
Rusong: *gives her his arm*
A-Qing: *grabs it*
~~
Meng Yao Huangdi, immediately, tends to his guests with the help of servants, of course.
In addition, one of his concubines, Shen Jiu, team dimple, and Qin Huanghou, accompanied him too.
(** Qin Huanghou, Qin Su is the head of the harem. She's different in this fic**. Rusong is the Qin Sect leader through her)
Yao: Welcome to Jing Manor. Please, make yourself comfortable.
Attendants: *serving snacks*
Xiao Xingchen: You're too kind, Huangdi.
Songlan: Thank you very much.
Xue yang: yea, Songlan doesn't experience this splendor on a daily basis.
He's a broke cultivator.
Songlan: Why are you up my ass, xue yang. I just got here.
Su she: maybe because he doesn't like you, I don't know.
Mo xuanyu: And I don't like you either.
Yao: team dimple, don't disrespect the guests like that.
Forgive me, Songlan.
Xue yang: straight to jail.
Songlan: Want to drag me there yourself?
Xue Yang: You made the emperor of this entire Jianghu apologize. And I will gladly throw you in prison for that.
Mo xuanyu: That's treason.
Songlan: Xuanyu, why do you have beef with me?! We've never met!
Xiao Xingchen: Relax, Zizhen. *pats his shoulder.
Songlan: Huangdi, how do you even deal with that irritating gremlin?
Yao: Don't worry. I have my ways.
Anyway. You know Qin Huanghou already. And you're probably aware of her being good at writing official documents. She's fashionable and good at political science. She has taken care of her paternal Qin Sect for a while. A-Su.
Qin Su: I'm glad you could make it. And sorry about team dimple. And Xuanyu has beef with you, probably because of the closeness of the three, plus Huangdi.
Songlan: It's alright, Huanghou. You and Huangdi are quite hospitable.
Yao: And this is Shen Jiu, or Shen Qingqiu. We all call him Lord Shen after becoming Rusong's tutor. And not only Rusong, but Jinling and Xiaobao too.
He's very talented.
His favorite student, Ning Yingying, is one of Rusong's concubines.
Xiao Xingchen: That's lovely!
Shen Jiu: it's a pleasure meeting with you. Xiao Xingchen, I'm such a fan.
Xiao Xingchen: Oh, you are? Lil ol' me?
Shen Jiu: Yeah. You're absolutely legendary, in my opinion.
You also have good patience with xue yang.
Songlan: Exactly!!!
Xue yang: *pouts* Xingxing. Songlan is being mean to me.
Songlan: Dude, you just called me broke and threatened to throw me in prison.
Xue yang: because your face is insulting.
Xiao Xingchen: *chuckles*
Shen Jiu: Did Xiao Xingchen just laugh?
Songlan: Yea. Only Xue Yang and A-Qing can make him laugh.
Shen Jiu: Awwww! Whatever brings you joy, I guess. Whenever I see team dimple, I kind of want to throw up.
Yao: How adorable.
Xue yang: Jealous?
Xingxing only loves me! You salty homewrecker. I found someone suitable for A-Qing, and not you!
Yao: Oh dear.
Qin Su: Never a dull moment.
Yao: Rusong and A-Qing will be here shortly. Then, when you settle, we'll discuss the auspicious date to kick things off, ok?
Xiao Xingchen: That sounds good, Huangdi.
Thanks again.
I'm very happy for A-Qing. You remember how I found her.
Yao: Ah, yes. She went through such a tough life.
But such experiences make your character stronger.
Rusong already loves and respects her.
Shen Jiu: A-Qing is such a queen, and I admire her.
Kind of reminds me of myself.
Mo xuanyu: Stop making it about yourself.
Xue yang: Xingxing, what are you talking about? I GAVE BIRTH TO HER! and you're the baby mama.
Shen Jiu: *cracking up* Xue yang! I'm trying to be serious. Please.
Xue yang: can't stop being irresistible.
You know this.
But Qin Huanghou, if you're confused. She's like an annoying little sister to me.
Songlan: she knows, idiot.
Xue yang: Qin Su doesn't understand our innuendos, especially when we're all broke.
Qin Su: *laughing*
Yao: Haha! You guys are something else.
How about we leave you guys to it. We'll chat later.
~~
Shortly after Huangdi left, Ruqing came and greeted them.
A-Qing: Bai gege!!! *hugs*
Xiao Xingchen: Aw! A-Qing, I missed you!
How are you doing!
A-Qing: I'm good!
Xiao Xingchen: (looking through his mind eyes)
You look so beautiful.
A-Qing: Thank you, bai gege.
Songlan: very stunning.
A-Qing: Thanks.
Qin Huanghou sends me outfits every week. She says to pick out what I like, and she'll send the tailors.
She says, "Whatever Taizifei wants, Taizifei gets."
Songlan: How sweet of her.
A-Qing: xue yang said you were jealous of me.
Is that true?
Xue yang: Of course it is.
Songlan: Don't listen to anything that weasel says.
Xiao Xingchen: You're such a diva now.
I'm glad you're better off now.
And greetings, Dianxia.
Rusong: Greetings, Xiao Qianbei.
Please discard the formalities. Call me A-Song if you like.
Xiao Xingchen: as you wish.
Rusong: I promise to take good care of A-Qing.
You got my letter, right?
Xiao Xingchen: Yes, A-Song Dianxia. It was beautiful, but a gentleman like you shouldn't have to explain. I know you'll love A-Qing and take good care of her.
Rusong: Mhm.
SongLan: I'm so happy for you. You got a respectable fiancé.
A-Qing: I know, right?
Rusong is so perfect! And he's so gorgeous. Rusong is literally a supermodel.
Xue yang: she's crazy for him.
Songlan: You're rubbing off of her.
Xue yang: At least she's not a homewrecker.
Xiao Xingchen: I wish you happiness, A-Qing, and Rusong Taizi.
My Shijie was supposed to marry someone noble back then, but she refused.
A-Qing: Why the hell did she do that?!! Poor guy must have been heartbroken. Wouldn't she better off with him?!
Xue yang: *scoffs* Not everyone has royal tastes like you, A-Qing.
A-Qing: *rolls eyes*
Xiao Xingchen: I think she was caught up in a love triangle or something.
A-Qing: Oh.
Bai gege, how is it in Yi city? Is everything alright? Are you taking care of yourself?
Xiao Xingchen: Yes, dear. Everything is fine. And I have Songlan to keep me company.
Xue yang: That's basically talking to a wall. Poor Daozhang.
Rusong: Is he that boring?
Songlan: Take everything that Xue yang says with a grain of salt, Taizi.
Rusong: *laughing* noted.
But how is life like in Yi city? And as a rogue cultivator?
Xiao Xingchen: it's very simple and laid back.
We do night hunting and perform exorcisms.
The money we get is used for food,
clothes and incense. Other than that, I have a vegetable garden in my backyard.
Rusong: Aw, that's do peaceful.
Songlan: And rest assured, we don't kill your fox spirits.
If necessary, we would detain them and send them to the Imperial Shackling Prisons.
Rusong: I see.
Xiao Xingchen: Yi city has a small demographic, but it's still alive in a sense.
Rusong: That's still lovely. My sect members and I had to pass through the Shudong province. So we saw a little piece of it.
Xiao Xingchen: But, fortunately, Yi city has become very popular because of A-Qing.
A-Qing: Me?
Xiao Xingchen: Yep. They now have a nickname for you. Yi Cheng Wangfei.
A-Qing: Aww!!
Xiao Xingchen: Finally, you're being respected.
But sadly, some people are still calling you the little freak.
A-Qing: What the hell!
Rusong: Who's calling her that?! I want names!
Xiao Xingchen: I don't know what their names are, but one is a merchant, and the other two are vendors.
I can investigate if you like?
Xue yang: And don't forget the guy with the Mantou shop.
Rusong: There's no need. Kohaku. Go do some research and kidnap them.
Kohaku: Will do.
Xue yang: well shit.
Jiggy 2.0 obviously won't spare them.
A-Qing: That's a good thing. Punish those bastards!
Rusong: Exactly.
They'll have the opportunity to meet with their Taizi Dianxia.
If you know what I mean.
Xue yang: Ahhh, I just love how you're just like Jiggy!!
Now, can we discuss something else that's important. What surname Aqing is gonna use?
A-Qing: surname?
Xue yang; Yeah! Like how Qin Huanghou is Qin Huanghou.
A-Qing: Huh. I don't have a surname.
Songlan: How about Xiao.
Xue yang: How about Xue, I don't know.
I'm just putting that out there.
A-Qing: Song, after Song Zichen, to make you pop a blood vessel.
Xue yang: A-Qing, I'll personally beat you up if you do such a heinous crime.
I don't think I can see you again.
A-Qing: That means that you got to leave the palace and your beloved Yao Huangdi.
Rusong: *cracking up*
Xue yang: You are evil! Ok, maybe I can stay in the palace.
It's kind of spacey, anyway.
A-Qing: What a simp.
Xue yang: But Jiggy is hot!!!
Songlan: I'm kinda seeing a trend here.
A-Qing: Oh, come on. I'm nothing like Xue yang.
I think I'll use Xiaoxue.
How does that sound?
Rusong: That's cute.
Xiao Xingchen: I like it.
Songlan: Xiao is good.
Xue yang: Can't you take a break from drinking all that vinegar?
Xuexiao sounds hot.
A-Qing: Xiao-Xue.
It sounds like a ship when reversed.
Xue yang: um....so? What's the problem?!
We are a couple.
A-Qing: I'll tell Huangdi that you're cheating on him.
Rusong: But didn't you and team dimple want to send Shizun back to Bing Shushu? What if someone does that to you?
Xue yang: Jiggy won't let that happen!
Because he loves me.
Songlan: He probably wants to stab you every time.
Xue yang: He's hot when he's all stabby. And when he pulls out those guqin strings! Omg! Sometimes, I get jealous of Wei Wuxian.
Yeah, team dimple is untouchable.
A-Qing: and they listen to Rusong too, so you know what that means!
They have to listen to me as well. Right, Rusong?!
Rusong: You're 100% right.
A-Qing is your Taizifei.
Xue yang: Shit!
What have I done to be bossed around by a gremlin?!! *cries*
Songlan: *laughing* priceless!
Rusong: But we'll give you a little ease, as you served Huangdi Diedie so well.
A-Qing: Now, say thank you, Taizi Dianxia Meng Rusong.
Xiao Xingchen: You too are quite a pair of divas, aren't you.
Xue yang: A-Qing is more of a demon.
A-Qing: Speak for yourself.
Rusong: You four are so entertaining. Is this how you are on a daily basis?
Songlan: Yes, actually.
Xue yang and A-Qing would fight, Xue yang and I. Then A-Qing will argue with both of us for fighting. Then, the whole cycle repeats.
Rusong: Oh dear.
Xiao Xingchen: But at the end, they care about each other.
Xue yang: Obviously! That's why I encouraged you to date Rusong.
Now, don't blow it.
Hey! Daozhang. I just realized that if little blind over here marries Mini boss, supermodel Dianxia, you'll be all alone with that thing. *points at Songlan* How about you live somewhere else?
I'll ask Jiggy to get you a job.
Songlan: Xue yang, I'm not a thing! And Xiao Xingchen was alone before he found A-Qing.
A-Qing: You were literally road kill.
Xue yang: A-Qing, stop siding with him!
Rusong: What if A-Die gives you a job?
Xiao Xingchen: Then I'll gladly accept. One can't refuse Huangdi. But I would rather stay humble. And continue to work with Songlan.
Rusong: Oh yes, cultivator partners should never separate.
Rusong: How about you be a court official and run for Xiandu?
Xue yang: Daozhang would be perfect, but im sure Shanshan loves being Xiandu.
Rusong: You're right. And we're all fond of Su Xiandu.
Songlan: he interrupted me when i was going to kill that xue yang.
