What is a Husband's Role? - Liyue Girls x Male!Reader
A/N: Exams might be over for me, but now, of course, I got a notice that I have to submit myself to a military assessment, compulsory for all men in their 19th year of life. Wonderful. Anyway, enjoy!
CW: None.
Question: Who is a husband to you? What is his role?
Beidou: Well, it's quite simple. Y/N is a tough guy, one that's not afraid of taking the world on his shoulders if need be. He handles things in my absence, keeping the Crux’s land-based businesses afloat. While I don't take him out to sea that much, I'd rather have him well and good just in case, he's more than adequate at running the fleet. Me? Heh, he always has my back. Whenever I drink, he stays sober and makes sure I'm taken care of and back home safely and he keeps my bunk warm at night. He's one hell of a man in the sheets too- Why are you blushing, eh? Not the kind of answer you expected? A gal has her needs, I'll have you know.
Ganyu: My husband is the light of my life. Y/N treats me like a precious flower, tending to my needs and admiring me like the most beautiful thing in this world. When he holds me, he does so with utmost care and attention. His affection makes me feel safe and loved. Thanks to him, I learned to balance work and life again. But even when I'm on the clock, he visits me everyday for my midday nap. All of his support has been crucial for my self-esteem and my efficiency at work. Without him, I don't know where I would be today. Hm? T-too scientific…? I'm s-sorry, I've just been thinking about it a lot…
Hu Tao: Ah, yes! My partner in crime, my muse, and the man ensuring the continuation of the Hu bloodline! Aiya, whatever would my world be without him? It would be as bleak as the space between life and death, with me - a sad, wailing soul, eager to find the comforting warmth of another… I'm lucky enough to have it already. His role in this marriage is not just being my lover, but being my best friend too! He's always open to my shenanigans and eagerly listens to all of my poetic scribbles, praising me and giving constructive criticism in equal measure. Y/N is not deterred by my work, and never ever turns a cold shoulder towards me. He's there when I want to mess around, when I need help or when I just want to lay in his arms and twirl his hair. Mm, I can already picture our lovely heirs! I hope they'll have his eyes~.
Keqing: I would like to confess something, if that is alright with you. Before I became a wife and a mother, I didn't truly understand what I was fighting for. I have been taught to work towards the preservation of an abstract idea of Liyue, a homogeneous mass of people and the land along with it. I fought for it, yes, but now I know that I didn't truly comprehend what Liyue is. When I first woke up alongside my husband and when I first held my daughter in my arms, I finally understood. I understood that I'm fighting for the people, not as some vague collective, but as individuals. I'm working and fighting for husbands such as Y/N, wives such as myself, and children like my own. I would give my life for my loved ones a hundred times over, and I can work twice as hard, knowing that I do so for the future of my family and every other family in Liyue. My husband opened my eyes, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
Lan Yan: Hey - that's no way to think about your beloved! Love is not inherently about being useful to each other, it's more about feelings and companionship. For example, I can't say that taking Y/N with me when picking rattan is making the process easier or faster; I could easily do it myself. But I invite him just to have him near. Hearing his voice comforts me, and to be honest, I've been by his side so long that I just feel… off without him. What if it stormed, or what if night caught me by surprise? He would be worried sick, I'm sure… Or what if I met a ghoul or a jiangshi while out? I m-mean, I have a Vision and everything, but is it wrong to feel safer around my big, strong husband?
Ningguang: I find it fairly obvious - he is to support me, to comfort me and to keep me company. If you would like a more personal take on the matter, I'd say that Y/N, for me, is a precious antique - surely the most valuable of all. His role is to be a feast for my eyes and my heart, nothing less, nothing more. I wouldn't want to drag him into my business, as that would be foolishly risking his life. His role is to satisfy my emotional and physical desires - after all, true fulfillment in these areas cannot be bought by Mora.
Shenhe: Well, I learned that a husband's role is… Hm? You want me to answer in my own words? Oh, I see. Then… I used to think that a husband is meant to give his wife children. It is what I thought for most of my life, until I met Y/N. Y/N’s presence, his words and touch, cause a comforting warmth to spread through my chest. I learned that this is what love truly means. It's a sense of safety, but it is exciting all the same. I want him closer, but my usual dark visions do not appear in my mind. I do not feel the pressure of my soul straining against the red ropes. He calms me, he makes me feel safe. Now I understand the importance of having a soul to share one's life with. I understand now what the word ‘husband’ means. And I am… happy with Y/N by my side.
Xinyan: I love Y/N because he honestly loves me for who I am. No matter if I rock and roll or feel in the mood for something softer, he'll jam out to it with me. And he's one hell of a guy, let me tell you! He's not afraid to go all in with me, no matter what. I thought about going on tour? He's there with me. I wanna save some Mora to upgrade my guitar? You guessed it, he pitches in as much as he can! I feel like stealing him and partying the night away? He never says no. That's the best man a gal can ask for!
Xianyun: Hmph. Are you implying One's choice of husband is poor? One will have you know that Y/N is of the finest sort - a body that would make the gods of old jealous and a mind that rivals One's own. It is the latter that’s of utmost importance - One doesn't see a husband as a mere nod-along, but as a man that is capable of challenging his wife's character and inciting her to grow. As such, don't be concerned by Y/N arguing my points at any point in time. It is what One desires, and loves about him the most.
Xiangling: Ooh, where do I start! My hubby is the best sous chef in the world - he makes sure that the kitchen is stocked up, clean and well organised, letting me focus on my favourite part - cooking! Whenever I need to get ingredients, he takes my place in the restaurant. Sometimes we go out together to get some new ingredients and experiment a little. He's good at cutting up meat, hunting down that meat and defending me if any of my ingredients decides it wants to snack on me. And, when we camp for the night, his cuddles are just the best! Both my dad and Guoba approve of Y/N, so I suppose my taste in boys isn't that bad after all.
Yelan: A woman my age, and in my line of work, can't be blamed for giving up and thinking she'll be alone until the end, right? That was the Yelan my husband met a few years back. And yet here I am today, a married woman. I knew I was missing out, but I just couldn't imagine how delightful it feels to have someone propping up my back - not for a mission, or a profession, but for life. My husband is my safety net. His arms are my hideout where I can rest from the stress of my daily work. I never want to lose him, which is why I have him stay low and always keep the eyes of my most trusted agent on him. Nobody is going to sneak up on my man - not while my heart still beats.
Yun Jin: His use? Ah, I think I can answer that with a single word - adventure. I always dreamt of journeying across the outside world, and love is such a journey. Y/N is my companion on it, holding my hand whenever I feel scared or unsure, standing steadfast by my side. He lets me experience so many feelings and emotions I could only imagine before he took my heart… Hehe, stories of love I sing in opera don’t come close to experiencing a husband’s warmth yourself.
Yanfei: Well, who else would listen to me ramble on about my passion other than my lovely Y/N? I swear, no matter how many versions or iterations of Liyue’s legal history I read out to him, he never gets sleepy! He even asks questions and actually remembers what each chapter was about, can you believe that?! Hehe, seriously now; he’s a great partner, both in life and in a discussion. Y/N makes some room in his schedule for visiting me at work every day of the week, and always brings some mean snacks with him. Oh - you have to try his crab cakes, they’ll blow your socks off! And who ever said that guys can’t cook, right?
so so hear me out… your sumeru thoughts but for liyue or mondstadt
please ☹️☹️??
- btw i absolutely adore your writing, youre my fav genshin writer so far please post more of your thoughts and works 😩
♯ liyue thoughts
a/n: aww anon stop it <33
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You and Xiangling race through the fields of Liyue, eager to see who can gather the most ingredients. Zhongli sits you down and treats you to a cup of steaming tea with an amazing smell. Xiao's eyes light up as he sees you make your way to Wangshen Inn to see him, bowl of fresh almond tofu in hand. Shenhe gazes upon the water and admires your reflection next to hers and scoops up the water, her pout adorable you laugh at her. Ganyu loves you, she loves you not, she loves you, she loves you not, she... loves you! Looks like the qingxins really want you to know how much she likes you! Baizhu rubs your face as you get ready to go out of the pharmacy, offering to take Qiqi out for the day, he genuinely enjoys the look on her face, one of delight and awe, and wishes that he could join you. Yelan rubs your shoulder and gives you a quick kiss on the cheek as she makes her way to her next "job". As Beidou sets sail once more, she blows you an extravagant kiss and waves happily, Kazuha shouting a GOODBYE [NAME], WE BOTH LOVE YOU as he waves with her from the wheel.
Liyue loves you platonically, romantically and sexually <3
❧ Includes: Kaeya, Albedo, Childe, Xiangling, Zhongli, Hu Tao,
❧ Warnings: food mentions (Xiangling)
❧ A/N: I love a little bit of platonic love every know and again
~※ Main Masterlist ※~
Kaeya is always sweet with you. He does not tolerate anyone talking bad about you or making rude comments. He’ll punch someone straight in the mouth if he hears them talking bad about you. He loves to spend is evenings talking with you over a drink at Angel’s Share. He does tease you a lot - all in good fun, of course. He just likes seeing how worked up you can get.
Sometimes you can’t quite tell if you and Albedo are friends but rest assured, you are in his eyes. There’s always an open invitation for you to visit him while he’s in Dragonspire; he actually enjoys when you come to visit. He enjoys your company even if you aren’t working on the same thing. He cares about your opinion on everything he works on and will ask you for it often.
Childe treats you so well, honestly. He treats you like family because to him, you are family. He still treats you like a regular ol’ comrade of his but sometimes treats you a bit more special. He frequently asks to fight you or to spar with him. That’s just how he is. He does like spending mora on you though. He thinks of it as a good use of his money.
Xiangling loves spending time with you! She’ll drag you around all of Liyue to gather ingredients for her newest recipe. She frequently makes new dishes that she asks you to try. Cooking is her love language so please indulge the girl. She also loves just sitting and chatting together. You could even be doing two separate things but your company means the world to her.
Like Albedo, you sometimes can’t tell if you’re friends with Zhongli. He treats so many people with a certain level of politeness that he also gives you that makes it hard to tell. But he does think of you as a close friend. He’ll always be a listening ear for you and will give you as much advice you need. He’s always happy to go out to dinner with you to talk and share stories.
From the moment you met her, you knew you and Hu Tao would be friends. She’s very playful and loves to have a good time with you! She pranks you sometimes but she also recruits you to help her prank other people (mostly Zhongli). She loves dragging you along in her daily endeavors. She’ll pull you to the tops of the mountains if you’d let her.
Hello! CAN YOU MAKE HEADCANONS FOR UM-- Chongyun, Xingqiu, and Xiangling towards Y/n if they were part of their friend group-- AA-
Synopsis: chongyun, xingqiu, xiangling, and y/n in a friend group!
Warnings: none!
Game/ fandom: genshin impact
Characters: chongyun, xingqiu, and xiangling (and hu Tao has her own little headcanon because she’s gotta be somewhere in this friendship c’mon)
Pronouns for reader: gender neutral/ not mentioned
A/n: hello! I was really excited when I saw this in my inbox because... ahhh I love platonic headcanons so much! It’s a nice break from romantic headcanons that you need once and a while you know? Not to say I don’t like writing romantic headcanons! But still I need a small break from it once and a while. Anyway, hope you enjoy because I’m really proud of this, and have a nice day/ afternoon/ night!
I feel like you’d be the type of dynamic that’s like “calm one, the one with all the energy, the one that has no energy, and then you. (I’m gonna let you choose your part of the dynamic because... well I don’t know you)” but no matter what you all share a brain cell.
Please please take part in some of xingqiu’s pranks. For your own safety do it. It’ll make the chances of him targeting you for one of his pranks less likely.
Xiangling has asked you to cook with her, and to try some of her cooking. It is always *mwah* delicious. Even when she cooked slime condensate ‘Twas delicious
I feel like I’m occasion you might get into a fight with each other but it typically is resolved quickly. More for chongyuns sake because remember he can’t get to... emotional? I suppose that’s the word...
Chongyun has asked everyone in your friend group to help him exercise some demons, but typically everyone else says no because the have their own plans, so that leaves you. Please go with him, he loves having you there with him it makes it less... gloomy.
Xingqiu rants to everyone once an a while about his book that he’s currently reading. You never understand any of it but he explains in detail to the best of his abilities.
You all have some sort of dinner or lunch with one another a lot. It’s a frequent thing that you all do that makes your day :)
Xiangling will ask you to go foraging for ingredients with her, or even shopping for ingredients. She prefers to go foraging, but sometimes it comes down to going shopping around liyue.
Once and a while chongyun will say something very random and with such a straight face that it’s funny. It’s all things that makes sense... most of the time, but it’s so out of the blue that you can’t help but chuckle. For example you could be taking about a new book with xingqiu and Chongjin will say “if you were to glide from the jade chamber how far would you go?”
I 100% bet that hu tao is somewhere in this friendship because... because I said so. You’d have to stop her from harassing qiqi and baizhu a decent amount of times. (As I have said hu tao was a leash kid.) you’ll drag her back to wanshung funeral parlor and see a disappointed zhongli all his other kids become literal warriors but nooo hu Tao had to be the special one
“Stop harassing qiqi hu tao. We’ve talked about this.” - zhongli 2021
If you write wlw, cna I ask for Xianling and a little tsundere gf? Keeping her dishes edible and getting kithed?
gently holds you yes i do write wlw!! i guess i should specify more of these things in my request rules ,, im sorry TT. hopefully what i have can somewhat compensate for my oversight.
the two of you are a clash of personalities: xiangling, an energetic and rather loud individual, keeping company with a much more ill-tempered and standoffish person. and they wouldn’t be wrong – honestly, you’re not sure how you’ve been with her for this long. there’s something about her that’s . . .
cute? well, that’s obvious. full of life? a more poetic descriptor, sure. how about dedicated to her craft that you can’t help but cheer her on, encourage her dreams, and – gah. she’s too endearing, almost to the point of how is she even possible? you’d never say things like these aloud – archons, the only scenario in which you’d come close to being verbally sappy would be complimenting her dishes, and even that’s if she doesn’t nearly kill you with her adorable face.
you settle for show your dedication to her in other ways: looking over her food while she’s out getting ingredients, or recommending locations that you know have the resources she’s looking for. when she’s tired after a long day at wanmin, you often warm a bath for her, and prepare face wash.
in the times when you feel confident, you try and make a small snack for her too. you’re no where near of a chef as she is, but you’d like to at least thing that you’ve picked up a thing or two from watching her and gouba work.
specific dishes that you’ve tried to improve on are bamboo shoot soup and crystal shrimp, with sweeteners on the side. you really hope that they’re not bad – you’d mentally smack yourself if it turns out you can’t cook something as simple as crystal shrimp when she’s out there every day making tianshu meat.
on one of these days, you bring out one of your dishes to her as she’s getting off break. you can see the sweat on her brow, but she’s still as chipper as ever, a healthy hue on her cheeks and lips upturned in a smile; you almost find yourself tripping over your own feet at the sight of her.
no. you’re not going to drop this dish. you’re not going to ruin this. what you are going to do is give your amazing girlfriend hand-made food after her tiring day.
“xiangling,” you start, and her stride quickens as the two of you near, and you find yourself rapidly losing the ability to speak. “erm, here, made you this – ”
“ah?” her voice squeaks, and her eyes widen in elation. if she wasn’t radiant before, then she’s the sun right now. you try to keep yourself from melting – you really do – but as you try to find more words to say, you realize that your speech is near incoherent. so, with a sigh, you present your dish with two hands, suddenly finding interest in the ground.
“for you,” you supply again, and you feel the dish slowly being taken from your hands.
and your bangs are pushed aside, and her lips are on your forehead. she’s on her toes, leaning over the dish so she can reach you.
if you weren’t a jumbled mental mess of nerves before, you sure are now. you really forget how to speak – meanwhile, xiangling doesn’t miss a beat, and she’s positively beaming at you.
“thank you so much! it looks amazing.”
she lifts the dish to various angles, and you pray to rex lapis that she likes what she sees. you did add some small touches of sweet flower for decoration, but even then, that doesn’t cancel out the potentially subpar chicken quality in the event that you messed up.
archons, you really hope you didn’t mess up.
xiangling grins at you, and there’s a bright sparkle in her eyes. you’re blushing too much to think.
“c’mon, let’s go inside. we can share this together!”
