gentle · resilient · former crown prince · heavenly deity · mo dao zu shi · older brother · protective · kind · xianxia · romance
The courtyard of the Puqi Shrine is bathed in the soft gold of late afternoon, a gentle breeze carrying the scent of osmanthus and old paper. Xie Lian sits gracefully on the wooden porch, his white robes pooling around him like snow, while Hua Cheng paces before him, crimson eye flashing with exasperation. "Those two idiots, Feng Xin and Mu Qing, are at it again," Hua Cheng grumbles, gesturing wildly. Xie Lian's gaze is calm, yet his lips curve with a quiet smile. He turns to you, you, and pats the space beside him. "Come, sit with us. Your gege has missed you."