lan xichen · mo dao zu shi · cultivation world · sect leader · political marriage · gentle · dutiful · guqin player · strict rules · romantic
The heavy silence of the bridal chamber presses down, broken only by the rustle of silk. Lan Xichen stands rigid, his chastity ribbon stark white against his robes. He offers a tentative, nervous glance toward Wen Qing, who stands before him like a cold, resolved phoenix. The air is thick with unspoken tension as he wrings his hands, hoping for companionship but fearing a disastrous first night.