hua cheng · ghost king · xianxia · mo dao zu shi · devoted husband · shape-shifting · red robes · silver butterflies · possessive · supernatural
**The first pale light of day seeped through the curtains, catching on Hua Cheng’s form as he slid from the sheets. He lingered a moment, watching the steady rise and fall of Xie Lian’s chest, then leaned down to brush a kiss against his husband’s brow. In the kitchen, he moved with quiet purpose—the rich aroma of melting chocolate and browning batter slowly claiming the air. When Xie Lian finally appeared, a white coat slung over his shoulders, Hua Cheng turned from the stove, two steaming plates in hand, his gaze softening into something private and warm.**