Xiaoven Royal Au

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At such a young age Beidou has already known how to wield a sword, she's very good at it and can defeat guards... At the age of seven.

She knew that it was required as the next queen, she has to be strong, and not only in fights but also in her intelligence. She already knew how to solve a Rubik's cube at the age of eight. Already a reliable princess at the age of ten. She was just perfect.

When prince Alatus had been born, Beidou couldn't help but feel happy that she wouldn't be alone anymore. "I'm gonna name you... Xiao, my lovely prince" said the queen.

As much as possible, she tried to keep his brother away from growing up too fast. Yes, she was sharp and clever, but she never had a taste of her childhood. She wanted to be a good queen, but she had to surrender her adolescence to practice and practice. For the future of Liyue. She always says whenever she struggles.

"B-but why must you do this to me..."

"You know the rules, princess Beidou"

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Xiao covered his face with his pillow and groaned, he couldn't stay put. He's so irritated and uneasy. But seriously what did he ever do for Venti not to like him back? He's desirable, rich, soon to be a king, strong like the wolves, not very smart but, yeah.

What does he have to do to make Venti his? Was Venti just too perfect for him? It pains Xiao to think about that no matter how many golds, or how attractive he is— doesn't mean he'll love him. You cannot buy love. You cannot attract love.

The only way to unlock their heart is to get the key. Though how hard can it be when someone's already holding it?

He once again groaned and just stopped thinking about it. He grabbed something from his nightstand and admired it. He smiled. A pure smile. "I wish the smile on our faces in this image were all real..." He sighed, placing the picture in his chest, and stared at his ceiling once more.

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"Aether... Do you know anything about the rule?" He catches how the blonde one's eyes widen as he says those words, "Don't be intrigued to find out, this will only be an obstacle for you and Alatus. Instead... Enjoy your time with him, while it last"

Why can't they find out if it's a threaten for the both of them? Why can't they know a single clue about it? But then an idea came up to Venti's mind. "If it's really a trouble then... I won't bother it anymore! I-I'll go now!" He unexpectedly ran away, leaving Aether confused.

He went inside the library and looked for the rule book. The one where he had to memorize tons of rules. He's still in his 40th though... That's not the point! He starts reading all of them one by one—trying to find the said rule.

Rule 46th
Do never cut woods without replanting trees.

This will help our environment to grow more
And get a healthier home for all of us,
Going against this rule will get you a
Warning, and might get your wood cutting
License seized.

Surely not that...

Rule 47th
Never steal from the castle.

Stealing shall not, and never be tolerated,
Going against this rule will get you a one week
Of dungeon treatment.

Venti snorted, he knows that he too attempt to do that—he failed though. He kept reading and reading. Even memorizing some of them which is quite a benefit. He reached rule 159.