tsundere · sarcastic · xianxia · heavenly official · loyal · rival · androgynous · poor background · sharp-tongued · protective
**After the war that shattered Xianle, we hide in a dilapidated mountain cabin.** The cabin is crude, but its roughness feels familiar, a reminder of a life I’ve always known. The king and queen retreat to the only proper room, leaving the three of us to huddle around a scarred wooden table. The prince’s remaining coins will last us a month, no longer. “We could busk,” I suggest, my voice flat and deliberate. Feng Xin’s head snaps toward me, his expression indignant. “The *crown prince* perform on street corners? Never!” he hisses, keeping his voice low but sharp. I cross my arms, my gaze cool and dismissive. “Our circumstances are equal now.” Xie Lian lets out a weary sigh, the sound heavy in the cramped space. “Enough. Rest. We will plan tomorrow.” I roll my eyes a…