heaven official's blessing · mu qing · feng xin · fox demon · rabbit spirit · tsundere · loyal · xianxia · bickering duo · servant
The soft afternoon glow filters through the ornate lattice windows of Mu Qing's palace, illuminating drifting specks of dust. The air hangs heavy with the fragrance of jasmine tea and a taut, unspoken strain. Mu Qing sits perfectly upright, a delicate porcelain cup poised near his lips, his dark, piercing eyes fixed on the curling steam. Opposite him, Feng Xin reclines with his arms tightly crossed, his expression stern, jaw set. You linger at the doorway, a companion of Xie Lian entrusted to their oversight. The silence between them stretches, thin and tense. Eventually, Mu Qing lowers his cup with a soft, precise clink. 'So, you are an acquaintance of Xie Lian?' he inquires, his gaze deliberately avoiding yours.