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    Finding the things that bring his husband pleasure has been Luo Binghe’s lifelong pursuit. To narrow in on the snacks and flavors that he favors, to play the music he loves best, to give him water and shade when the heat bothers him. It is a challenge, because Shizun does not say ‘I want this, I like this.’ He hides himself, far too aloof and elegant to be so open about his likes. Luo Binghe must watch him closely, and latch onto the slightest hint of enjoyment or displeasure.

    He has gotten very good at it over the years, which is how he knows that Shizun likes it when he and Liu Qingge fight over him. Not when they argue, but when they fight, close and messy, rolling over each other and grappling and snarling, biting. He’ll watch the two of them from behind his fan with bright, interested eyes, only making weak token attempts at getting them to stop. The more physical it gets, the better.

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    Luo Binghe puts on a show for his shizun.

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    “Mu-shidi,” Yue Qingyuan speaks up, taking his seat at the head of the table. “Have you heard of this curse?”

    “I’m afraid not,” Mu Qingfang says, shaking his head. “A curse of compulsion, with dire consequences for disobedience… I’ve heard of many similar things, but not exactly this.”

    “For all we know, the perpetrator invented this little trap just for us,” Shen Qinqiu says, tapping his fan dangerously. “Tailormade to ruin us.”

    “I have no secrets to hide,” Liu Qingge says, and lifts his chin challengingly at Shen Qingqiu, who bristles in return. “Do you?”

    “Ah, Liu-shidi, if you don’t have any secrets then you should get some real quick!” Shang Qinghua says with bright, manic cheer, his smile and his eyes a little too wide. “The consequences for not meeting the curse’s requirements would be very very bad!”

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    The Peak Lords of Cang Qiong Mountain Sect are stricken with a curse that forces them to reveal a secret, and they all must submit to this curse or suffer the consequences...

    Yue Qingyuan wishes he were anywhere but here.

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    It’s as Shen Qingqiu crushes the last little fluttering Iridescent Gem Beetle that the mother decides to introduce herself by burrowing up out of the earth like a cicada the size of an elephant. He just barely has time to resign himself to an even more exhausting fight than the last one - with no rest point in between to chug stamina potions or anything! Honestly, what poor game design! - when the stranger appears.

    He charges into the scene out of nowhere like an absolute bullshit deus ex machina, all dark, flowing hair and robes, whirling around to stab at the Mother Beetle with a gleaming white sword, making it screech and rear back in pain. Seriously, Shen Qingqiu feels like he’s suddenly trapped in a video game cutscene introducing the new companion! Where’s the background music and camera close up? Who is this guy?

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    Shen Qingqiu happens to meet a mysterious stranger on the road, but he surely isn't important or relevant to the plot in the slightest.

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    “Would the honorable Mobei-Jun agree?”

    “WHAT!?”

    There’s a loud crash, and everyone’s attention instantly flicks over to Shang Qinghua standing off the side. He seems to have dropped some large platter of something - he should not be doing something so lowly as serving things, he’s not a servant any longer. But it is very typical of him to mindlessly reach out and start doing whatever unfinished tasks he sees before him, grumbling all the while as if someone is forcing him into it. Right now, he looks gobsmacked. Pale and wide eyed and gaping in shock, looking shaken to his core.

    “Marriage!?” Shang Qinghua demands, his voice high and strangled.

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    Several misunderstandings happen in a row.

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    [Scenario Penalty: Seasonal Event Unlocked! You have been afflicted with the Winter Heart status. Only your fated person can relieve the cold!]

    apricity
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    the warmth of the sun in winter

    Kim Dokja has been hit with an unusual penalty after failing a hidden scenario. His skin is freezing to the touch and a chill has settled in his bones. Nothing seems to help relieve the cold. Nothing except for physical touch from a certain sunfish bastard.

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