Prologue
It was already 2 years since the incident of The Yiling Patriarch's return. The whole cultivation world was in shambles after the loss of Lianfang-zun (Jin Guangyao) and the new light shined on the Yiling Patriarch. Not only that but Sandu Shengshou (Jiang Cheng) had also gone into seclusion?!
The honourable Hanguang-jun a cutsleeve?! Married to the Yiling Patriarch?!
Rumours flared up like an uncontrollable fire. "Who is going to be the Lanling Jin Clan's leader now?"
"That answer is obvious, it's going to be that Jin Rulan! (Jin ling) But what about his uncles sect? Who will lead the Jiang's of Yunmeng in Sandu Shengshou's absence?"
"Why had Sect Leader Jiang gone into seclusion in the first place?" "Hanguang-jun is really a cutsleeve?"
"On top he's married to that Wei Wuxian despite the cost of face!" "Do they not have a child together? Two men? Ridiculous!"
But after the course of 2 years of peace all assumed that the sects had their situations under control.
Behind the scenes the sects were scrambling to get organized. It was a push and pull. Indeed both clans of Jiang and Jin were leaderless.
But Jin Rulan was considered much too young to be a Sect Leader, and Sandu Shengshou hadn't married for a heir nor had he selected one.
So both clans members rallied against each other in order to be the regent of the Lanling Jin Clan. Or The Yunmeng Jiang clan.
And of course we all know the tale of Hanguang-jun and The Yiling Patriarch's marriage life.
Jin Ling
Of course in order to be the leader of the Lanling Jin Clan, Jin Ling worked himself to the bone.
He studied from mao time (5am - 7am) to chou (1am - 3am). His uncle's disappearance had dented his soul deeply. So he buried himself into his studies.
On top of that pressure he had to choose a regent for himself and the Jiang Clan. He was the most qualified as he was blood related to both clans.
If he wanted anything, it would be a break.
Having to memorize all the names of important cultivation figures, practicing both his sword and bow, negotiation and politics, proper etiquette, AND observing members of 2 sects for regent material?
It was all too much!
Only 17 and he had dark circles underneath his doe eyes. Even at his tired state all the members of the said 2 clans would bug him. Mentioning their qualities, achievements, goals, skills and such.
He had been only getting 3-4 hours of sleep, poor thing.
At this point he'd be glad if he passed away.
Lan Sizhui
Lan Sizhui life in the Cloud Recesses was peaceful and quiet.
Except the fact that he could hear all the juniors talk about him behind his back. He knew that talking behind ones back was one of his now 5000 Clan rules.
But he couldn't help it. He wasn't the type to rat out his fellow juniors, never!
Lan Sizhui was definitely saddened however. After Hanguang-jun and Senior Wei announcing to Lan Qiren that he was their adopted son it quickly spread throughout the Cloud Recesses.
All those he considered family distanced themselves from him. All with the exception of Lan Jingyi of course.
Him and Jingyi went through thick and thin together. They grew up as siblings under Hanguang-jun's wing.
If they were told he was of Wen blood would they hate him? Sizhui wanted to consult someone about these feelings.
But who could he? If he was to tell Jingyi he would definitely hate him. Senior Wei? He'd complain to Lan Qiren and his friends would dislike more! Hanguang-jun? He'd tell his wife Senior Wei and the former would happen!
Truly what a predicament.
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Lmao they both have their issues poor boys
But that's basically the prologue
None of this is canon btw bc I don't own Mo dao zu shi or any of these characters so like don't come at me please ☹️
Ps. A regent is a temporary leader or ruler in place of the actual heir if they aren't of age yet. Or if a leader is absent.
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