Just Take My First Born Child Already Thank Youuuu

Just take my first born child already thank youuuu

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BINGQIU

High Mountain, How I Long by Minimalistless || Bingqiu || Mature || summary: Shen Qingqiu, after enduring his trial, is placed into Luo Binghe’s custody at Huan Hua Palace. || completed, 1 chapter, 14,019 words

one of my favorite fics of all time, genuinely changed the way I look at the source material and I think about it daily and cry. Cannot recommend it enough. Canon divergence, angst with a happy ending, misunderstandings, getting together, (kind of) truth serum!

A Transmigrator and a Time Traveler Walk Into the Bamboo House by VeryCharismaticDragon || Bingqiu w/ Binghua friendship || Teen || summary: Over a year after Shen Qingqiu's death, Luo Binghe consults his servant's servant, concurrently his disgraced martial uncle, for a way to bring the love of his life back. Shang Qinghua sends him in the direction of a certain time-traveling artifact, which supposedly brings one to the day they first met their soulmate. Odd, though, that the artifact ends up missing the destination by just a few years… A story in which post-Abyss Luo Binghe relives his disciple days, while juggling his secrets, traumas, and some unexpected revelations about the man he loves on top of that. || completed, 21 chapters, 97,779 words

SPLENDID binghe character study AWAA.. also one for the bingy pov lovers! good for people who like a slow burn reveal fic and binghe being a genius that comes to just enough conclusions to be a little scheming boy! Highly recommend, I followed it as it updated and it was so good

grief, hope, and other forms of sickness by nyoomerr || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: After the Immortal Alliance Conference, Shen Qingqiu qi deviates. The deviation itself isn’t bad, but it allows Without-A-Cure to spread far further than it did originally, disabling Shen Qingqiu by a non-insignificant amount. So when Huan Hua calls for Shen Qingqiu’s imprisonment in Jinlan City, Without-A-Cure makes it very clear that Shen Qingqiu can not be held in the Water Prison away from the medical attention he needs these days. Instead, Shen Qingqiu is allowed to return to Qing Jing, provided he takes Luo Binghe back with him. || completed, 1 chapter, 14,066 words

a satisfying hurt/comfort piece with a great helping of chronically ill sqq and good boy who is trying so hard binghe :,) The canon-typical angst and misunderstandings really make it a great daily supplement of scum villain content

by omission by Yuu_chi || Bingqiu || Mature || summary: Shen Qingqiu had always hoped that if the chance arose he’d be able to tell his friends about his life as Shen Yuan on his own terms. It had never even crossed his mind that the day would come where his deepest secret would be outed in front of his husband, his friends, and his entire sect. || unfinished, 7 chapters, 33,906 words

quite honestly my favorite Shen Yuan reveal fic of all time even though it's unfinished, I think it takes a very realistic (well about as realistic you can get with pidw) view on things and just generally doesn't overdo things to the point of being OOC!

night of yearning by tagteamme || Bingqiu || Explicit || summary: Luo Binghe develops a gap in his memory, one that is shaped specifically like Shen Qingqiu. || completed, 4 chapters, 38,534 words

selective amnesia, heavy on the angst and hurt! But with a very satisfying comfort conclusion that makes me feel very warm inside. Great if you love all manner of extremely specific angst, dramatic battle sequences, and very tenderly coaxing your husband into being kinder to himself.

honesty is such a lonely word by chrysaliseater || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Liu Qingge insists on guarding Shen Qingqiu while he's being held in the Water Prison, Shen Qingqiu goes to trial, and the Old Palace Master tries to force his hand by using a truth-finding artifact. The results aren't what anyone was expecting. || completed, 1 chapter, 13,990 words

a wonderful forced communication fic because we all know BInqgiu need it. The really special thing about this one is that it also focuses on the peak lords' reactions to finding out that sqq is basically a little baby cultivator LOL. Recommend if you like confessions under duress, support systems, and binghe overthinking a little too hard for too long

The More You Don't Know by Neery || Bingqiu || Explicit || summary: Luo Binghe has it all: the respect of the cultivation world, the home he always wanted, and Shizun's love. There's just one problem: if Shizun ever finds out he's a demon, it's going to ruin everything. || completed, 3 chapters, 22,539 words

sweet sweet hurt/comfort, miscommunications, and canon divergence! As well as an appropriate dose of monsterfucker sqq, as god intended. Highly recommend if you're looking for a mid-length story with just the right blend of hurt and comfort to leave you refreshed

no regret (i've been sorry all these years) by krmilia || Bingqiu || Gen || summary: There is no actual way the System hated him so much, right? Right? Recently a lot of shitty things happened to Shen Qingqiu. By that he meant sowers in Jinlan city, return of his wayward disciple – who, uhm, prepared him surprise by leaving the Abyss two years early – and now… Well, now he was poisoned with a truth serum. (Or, Bingqiu finally talk.) || completed, 1 chapter, 4,013 words

short and sweet truth serum/communication drabble!! Good if you're looking for a small taste of hurt/comfort before bed pre-relationship style

A Guilty Conscience by Hades_The_Melon_Lord || Binqgiu || Gen || summary: “Shizun should know,” Binghe says, smoothly caressing his hair with the bloodied hand and a voice rich like honey, “that this heavenly demon knows ways to find out if one is lying.” Or Shen Qingqiu is in the Huan Hua Palace. Binghe reads his mind. It all goes very well. || completed, 1 chapter, 1,882 words

another short and delicious forced communication fic!! Sorry I really like this trope LOL- tasty angst with a happy ending, canon-typical binghe thinking too hard, and some wonderful little cuddling moments <3

colored bright green by Janethecat || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Proud Immortal Demon’s Way was without a doubt the worst web novel Mei Binghe had ever read, worst he’d ever expressed such hatred upon! Truly though, how could he have expected he would die and wake up here as the protagonist of all people-and why was the main scum villain he remembered voting death upon so different than the book?!?! || completed, 8 chapters, 75,279 words

one of the most genius au concepts ever I think.. what if binghe was ALSO a giant pidw hater and transmigrator so bingqiu could successfully be the most hater couple ever?? Literally fantastic. Features non-canon-typical adult communication and a nice heaping of comfort

⭐ Now Entering Incognito Mode! by travelingneuritis || Bingqiu || Explicit || summary: Ju Ying, a tsundere brothel-worker with a strong but underdeveloped foundation and some sort of mysterious backstory involving a dead teacher, was absolutely not one of Luo Binghe's wives. Ju Ying, with her intense gaze and her kind hands and her beautiful, calculating eyes, never crossed Luo Binghe's path in the novel. Shen Qingqiu would definitely remember. She would have been in his top five. Maybe at the top of his top five; he would have been screaming in the comments for her to get a better arc, for Airplane not to just shove her in the back of the harem to waste away into nothing. Maybe, Shen Qingqiu thought, she would have been his favorite. Shen Qingqiu attempts to wingman Luo Binghe to himself. || completed, 3 chapters, 32,114 words

SOOO GOOD if there's one thing about me I LOVE secret identities and misunderstandings and this is so so perfect for that!! just 2 absolute sillies together

⭐ Benign Deviations by benwisehart || Bingqiu w/ one-sided Bingyuan || Mature || summary: Shen Qingqiu wakes up one morning to find his husband replaced by his Proud Immortal Demon Way counterpart. No-one is happy about this. (Correction: Bing-ge is happy about this.) OR: When a qi deviation causes Bing-mei and Bing-ge to switch places, everyone has a lot to learn about each other. || completed, 15 chapters, 130,063 words

another fic that will keep you at the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens!! It's such an interesting concept and the twists will hit you hard ahh it's so good

Every Gamble Has A Price by Lost_Starlight || Bingqiu w/ side Moshang || Mature || summary: Shen Qingqiu dies while Luo Binghe is in the Abyss, and all his hard work goes to waste when the half-demon follows his original’s cold-hearted career path to the throne. However, fate (and the System) are not finished with the Demon Lord yet. And what better to throw at him than traitors, unknown diseases, and odd, suspicious civilians who know more than they should? || completed, 12 chapters, 78,851 words

another really interesting canon divergence! This really earns its spot on my favorites with the identity porn and canon-typical fucked up little Qing Jing Peak disciple binghe <3. Slow burn, angst with a happy ending, Shen Yuan truth reveal.

Luo BingHe’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Adolescence by dearly_anonymous || One-sided Bingqiu || Mature || summary: Clueless masters, love rivals, secret demon bloodlines, out of control hormones; these are all the things good little boys are made of. || completed, 4 chapters, 70,482 words

for everyone who wanted a Binghe POV of his disciple days up until the Abyss! Rejoice!

BINGYUAN

lonely little heartbeat by kitschlet || Bingyuan || Explicit || summary: At a crucial moment in Proud Immortal Demon Way, Luo Binghe loses faith in his shizun. Shen Yuan, a brand-new reader of a novel still in the backstory chapters, feels so bad for him that it rips a hole in space-time. Now he's tasked with fixing the baby protagonist's broken heart, so Luo Binghe is ready to become the stallion he's destined to be! Your classic reverse transmigration premise, but Binghe is fifteen. || completed, 12 chapters, 54,153 words

ough this is . SO good. So tragic and touching and strung out in such a wonderful way that really hits you when it finally ends happily (important!). Definitely a read for the binghe enjoyers out there who find themselves torn between bingmei and ge

⭐ Tarnished Gold by Prim_The_Amazing || Bingyuan || Mature || summary: Becoming emperor of the cultivation world will start with a first step as small and basic as becoming Head Disciple of Huan Hua Palace. For that, he must steal the position away from the current Head Disciple. Luo Binghe will sabotage, upstage, and completely and utterly best him. The road to destroying everything and everyone who has ever wronged him, to becoming the highest ruler so that no one will ever have the right to control him ever again - it will start as simply as ruining Gongyi Xiao’s life. Luo Binghe brings all his skills of cunning and brutality to bear on Gongyi Xiao, Head Disciple of Huan Hua Palace Sect. It… doesn’t go too well for him. || completed, 21 chapters, 118,837 words

this kept sv fandom on the edge of its seat every time it updated and for GOOD REASON! The tension and angst is delightful, it's beautifully written, and the character drama and development is absolutely on point. A fandom must-read

MOSHANG + BINGQIU

🔒 A Child Once by Tossawary || Moshang and Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Shang Qinghua is cursed to become a child again, with no memory of Mobei-Jun or of his life in this world, and many long-held secrets come tumbling out for both transmigrators. || completed, 14 chapters, 100,736 words

absolutely incredible and tender and heartbreaking and heartwarming, I was on the edge of my seat during every chapter. A great character study for all involved and absolute must-read for moshang fans!

That's NOT A REAL TROPE you Hack Author! by Boom_After_Dark || Bingqiu and Moshang || Explicit || summary: So. It turns out that Shang Qinghua was taking commissions on the side to write fanfiction of his own novel. Truly, his shamelessness knows no bounds, ect., ect., what else is new?! The problem is, now the System has found those stories, and shoved them in the middle of Shen Qingqiu's Happy Ever After! || completed, 32 chapters, 126,603 words

I've liveblogged reading this one quite a bit so if you've been following you probably know that I love it and it's destroyed my life. It's really a perfect scum villain fic in that it replicates the source material mood perfectly: you go in expecting funny porn tropes and just get absolutely kicked in the balls by the genuinely touching scenes of emotional vulnerability. This isn't tagged cumplane but it goes in my honorary favorite cumplane (platonic) fics anyway because the way they interact in this is just so . AUGH tears my hair out. Please read it.

MULTI

⭐ someone else's (yours) by lavenderandrue || Bingliushen || Explicit || summary: Liu Qingge has been sleeping with Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe for months, but he's never been with just Shen Qingqiu alone. Shen Qingqiu seems determined to change that. || completed, 1 chapter, 5,753 words

unbelievably sweet, sappy, and beautifully romantic. I don't read much bls but this converted me and left me thinking about them for DAYS! Truly such a wonderful and touching piece

We Are Not Wise by Boomchick and Suzoomie || Platonic Scumcum-Focused with Bingqiu and Qijiu || Teen || summary: Transmigrated into a version of Proud Immortal Demon Way where cultivators manifest their own souls into spiritual weapons, Shen Yuan finds himself sort of kind of…accidentally blackmailing Shen Qingqiu into taking him on as a disciple before Luo Binghe joins the sect. That should give Shen Yuan plenty of opportunities to make sure nothing goes wrong for his favorite protagonist, right? RIGHT!? A story of twists, turns, hope, despair, and soul swords. Written for the Bingqiu Reverse Minibang 2023, illustrated and conceptualized by the incredible Suzu! || completed, 15 chapters, 52,243 words

super creative and fun (but also heartbreaking ofc) au! There's a whole lot of shen jiu feelings involved in this which will almost certainly leave you contemplating how tragic everything is and wanting to think about scum villain forever and ever, which is a huge plus!

Scum Villain AUs by Feynite || Bingqiu, Moshang, Liushen, Cumplane || Unrated || summary: Here be various random excursions of my AU-producing brain. || unfinished, 41 chapters, 481,345 words

Feynite is a legend in the SV fandom for GOOD reason, all of the aus in this collection are beautifully written and incredibly interesting. I have this tagged as "one of the sexiest things ever" in my bookmarks. My personal favorites are the supervillain au and the dragon au but I've read them all multiple times because they're just that good.

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⭐ the scars we cherish by baobeijuns || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Shen Qingqiu appreciates Luo Binghe's fine badonkers, his really massive dohoonkabhankoloos, one early morning. || completed, 1 chapter, 1,115 words

so so soft and sweet t4t bingqiu just loving each other <3 !!

The Awkward Face-Off between Shen-Laoshi and Yuan'er by asteriel || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Shen Qingqiu ends up toppling through a dimensional rift face first onto a very familiar bed. No, there's no papapa, get your mind out of the gutter! (NOT CLICKBAIT!!!) || completed, 1 chapter, 3,076 words

a short but sweet oneshot where postcanon sqq looks back on his mega cringe past self quite literally! A fantastic idea with a great execution, highly recommend if you want something quick and silly

a demon, a cultivator, and a (prospective) wife by nyoomerr || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Shen Yuan’s gotten away with avoiding many of the responsibilities of a well-to-do young master, but he’s finally found the one thing he can’t escape: no matter what, he must take a wife. Luo Binghe, Shen Yuan’s personal servant and totally platonic best friend, takes a particular interest in this. (Unrelated, and surely not important: demonic sightings in town have risen, and Luo Binghe is keeping secrets. Good thing these things have nothing to do with Shen Yuan’s bridal selection!) || completed, 2 chapters, 18,803 words

this one is for all the sy monsterfucker truthers and the guys who like bodyguard x noble dynamics and the gay best friends out there!! Super fun premise and great payoff with a particularly cute and cunning binghe

🔒 Osmanthus Jelly by Anonymous || one-sided Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Luo Binghe fakes being sick to get attention. In other words: Luo Binghe uses cheat codes to unlock mommy-mode SQQ. || completed, 1 chapter, 3,707 words

a HILARIOUS premise and perfect execution of the absolute most of binghe's teen manipulator malewife era. The non-sexual intimacy in this is perfect and so comforting even just to read about, a super cute and tender fic for a sick day

He Was Made For Untidy Rooms And Rumpled Beds by Bluethursday || Bingqiu w/ one-sided Liushen || Explicit || summary: Shen Qingqiu kind of, sort of, does not have the same modesty standards as a xianxia novel set in some form of Ancient China? He also hates the heat, who knew right? || completed, 12 chapters, 62,586 words

this is another classic, I remember following it religiously when it was being posted! I personally think it's hilarious, basically just sy accidentally seducing all the other characters who have very victorian sensibilities just by being a normal 20 yr old guy. Canon divergence, hurt/comfort, bingge shows up at one point.

may-june relationship by kitschlet || Bingqiu || Mature || summary: Luo Binghe rolls to his back, looking up at their bed’s canopy. “When you invited me to sit in your carriage... that was you?” “Yes,” Shen Qingqiu says warily. “I was fourteen,” Luo Binghe says. “But if Shen Qinqgiu’s body wasn’t your own, how old were you?” || completed, 1 chapter, 1,274 words

another hilarious one that I think about a lot! Post-canon, established Bingqiu with Shen Yuan truth reveal. It's short so I won't spoil it too much but you can kind of tell by the age gap kink and binghe gets some disappointing information tags what it's about.

the sand in the bottom half of the hourglass by Twinkletalon || Bingqiu || Teen || summary: Shen Qingqiu had already accepted his fate the moment some Cang Qiong disciples had tripped in front of him and the pot of a mysterious yellow powder had dusted itself all over his robes. || completed, 1 chapter, 3,345 words

short and sweet truth pollen reveal fic! : ) very nicely light on the hurt, heavy on the comfort if you just want something sweet!

open my lungs to let you in by ghostybreads || Bingqiu (Bingliushen if you squint) w/ side Moshang || Teen || summary: Shen Qingqiu had a secret. So, naturally, it was only a matter of time before he was hit by a truth serum wife plot. || completed, 1 chapter, 20,871 words

established relationship bingqiu where sqq gets doused with a truth serum/aphrodisiac plot by drinking (not heavenly) demon blood! Very good if you like sy reveal fics and also sqq admitting that he's irreparably down bad for his own husband

How to Accidentally get a Werewolf Boyfriend: A Guide by Shen Yuan by chaoticgoodlawyer || Bingqiu || Explicit || summary: Leaving his office late one night, Shen Yuan stumbles across what he assumes is an intoxicated student. Turns out, that student is: a) Luo Binghe, one of his favorite pupils; b) naked; and c) not intoxicated. He's just a werewolf that passed out before getting home after a full moon night. Shen Yuan, taking this in stride with the full power of his brain to ignore difficult situations, offers his apartment as a safe place for him to stay. To say things escalate from there would be a mild understatement. || completed, 1 chapter, 11,077 words

I know my audience ok. Here's some delicious werewolf binghe as a little treat for you guys

TGCF

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Old Friend by hypermoyashi || platonic Xian Le trio focus with Fengqing and Hualian || Mature || summary: It had been a decade since Xie Lian passed on. Feng Xin should've let the past stay in the past, but when he found out his old best friend's house was going to be demolished after being on the market for so long with no buyers, he made a stupid decision. He actually bought the house. He knew it would come with baggage, but he didn't realize that baggage would come in the form of ghosts. || completed, 3 chapters, 34,309 words

only one tgcf fic on here just because I don't really look for tgcf content very often, I'm sorry!! I'm sure there's some other really good fics out there, but this is the one tgcf one that's really stuck with me over all these years. Heed the tags for themes of suicide and depression, but it's a really really good piece of hurt/comfort that I highly recommend you read if you're a xian le trio fan. Also features single dad Feng Xin!!

CQL (set exclusively in CQL canon)

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🔒 love, in fire and in blood by cicer || Wangxian || Explicit || summary: In which the Sunshot Campaign ends through an arranged marriage to the Yiling Patriarch, and Lan Wangji suffers the mortifying ordeal of falling in love with his own husband. || completed, 32 chapters, 360,042 words

I also followed this one religiously! Cicer writes beautifully, and arranged marriage plots with yllz wwx will always be a personal favorite trope of mine. Features a delicious amount of identity porn, misunderstandings, and kidfic.

🔒 teenaged by everbrighter || Lan Sizhui and Lan Wangji parent/child relationship focused with side Wangxian mentioned || Teen || summary: Even the best parents fail sometimes. Five times Lan Zhan failed to be a perfect dad in the face of a complete and total hormonal teenager. And one time Lan Zhan realized how very much this complete and total hormonal teenager was like Wei Ying. || completed, 1 chapter, 4,035 words

for my followers who love single dadji and angst: a touching look on mourning Lan Wangji trying his best to raise a Lan Sizhui in the midst of his teenage rebellion alone. Very soft and somber vignettes, all very grounded in their depiction of parenthood and the complexity of wanting to give your child the best while only knowing what you know. Modern au. Also the first part of a series! The sequel is the next fic:

🔒 care by everbrighter || Lan Sizhui and Wei Wuxian parent/child relationship focused with Wangxian and side platonic junior quartet || Teen || summary: Lan Yuan has lived most of his sixteen years not knowing the man who raised him as a toddler. So when Wei Ying suddenly comes back to life, both Lan Yuan and his dad, Lan Zhan, work to make room in their lives for him. Too bad he has a science project due this week... || completed, 9 chapters, 35,829 words

the sequel to teenaged. Again a very touching look at parenthood, this time leaning more into the modern with magic setting- extremely interesting depiction of the things we didn't see in mdzs re: the consequences of Wei Wuxian coming back with regards to Sizhui. Can't recommend this enough if you like dadxian trying his darndest to be as best as he can while struggling to pull his life together.

🔒 move me onto any black square by MooseFeels || Wangxian but not particularly relationship focused || Mature || summary: wei ying disappeared fifteen years ago. lan zhan raised his son, a bot. now, wei ying is back. || completed, 22 chapters, 22,322 words

this one is really interesting! It's almost difficult to tag because it doesn't particularly follow any set relationships, platonic or romantic, but it's very beautifully written and deeply reflective. In general I think I would really say it's a tender depiction of humanity, both human and robotic. I would highly recommend checking it out if you have any interests in robot aus and/or engineer wwx.

A Curse of a Different Color by nickel710 || Wangxian with side Xichengqing || Gen || summary: In which Lan Wang ji is slowly turning into jade and turns to local curse-breaking expert Wei Wuxian for help. || completed, 6 chapters, 35,234 words

oh touch starved lwj my beloved. This is a very sweet fic that tackles coping with trauma, mental health, and letting yourself be loved in a wonderfully unique way. I love the creativity in the concept and the emotion in it is palpable, an amazing fic to read if you like some mdzscql characters x therapy shipping.

kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight by AlfAlfAlfAlfAlf and tardigradeschool || Wangxian with side parental relationships with Lan Sizhui || Teen || summary: Wei Wuxian, presumed dead by the cultivation world, raises one Wen twin. Lan Wangji, presumed dead by Wei Wuxian, raises the other. A Parent Trap AU. || completed, 3 chapters, 75,108 words

equal parts hilarious fluff and genuine touching somberness, this is a great au that I think is wonderful for anyone who enjoys misunderstandings, unfounded rumors, and kidfics where the kids are really the ones raising the adults!

🔒 At Your Side, Clear Space For Me by ChloeBYoung || Wangxian || Mature || summary: Wei Wuxian's main duties at the Lan complex were as follows: 1. Minor repairs and maintenance. 2. Clean common spaces. (He'd done the floor in 56 seconds last time, and didn't miss any of it.) (Except maybe a couple corners.) 3. Deliver mail. (And food, because even Lans couldn't resist the siren song of Dominos.) 4. Ignore any weirdness. Like, cat stuff. || completed, 9 chapters, 21,755 words

do you like catji? I like catji. Do you like hurt/comfort? I like hurt/comfort! This is a very tender and sweet little piece about shapeshifting and opening up to the people around you, I definitely recommend trying it out if that sounds interesting! It also has some really good comedic and (literally and figuratively) fluffy points, so don't be too scared by the angst tags!

where the shore meets the sea by pale_and_tragic || Wangxian || Teen || summary: The world is too bleak and too loud and too lonely. Lan Zhan, exhausted, sinks away from it. (In which Lan Zhan isn’t coping quite as well as he thinks, which becomes all too clear when Wei Ying returns from the dead.) || completed, 2 chapters, 14,327 words

definitely heed the tags on this one because it deals with some very heavy topics regarding mental illness and depression, but I think it's another interesting, if not quite canon compliant, perspective on lwj's mental health post wwx's death, and it is hurt/comfort with a happy ending!

nevermore, nevermore by agloeian || Lan Sizhui-focused with Wangxian || Teen || summary: Lan Sizhui finds himself sixteen years in the past - before the ambush at Qiongqi Path, before the Bloodbath of Nightless City, before Lan Wangji's seclusion, and before Wei Wuxian's death. He has the opportunity to save his family - all of it. Sizhui isn't going to let that slip through his fingers. || completed, 40 chapters, 116,175 words

canon divergence where everyone dies at Guanyin temple except for Sizhui, who wwx sends back in time to save! Time travel fix-its have a special place in my heart, and this one executes its premise wonderfully. You can really feel the weight that Sizhui has on him and it's a struggle! It's good! Read it if you like some good angst and hurt/comfort, plus a lot of best boy Sizhui.

Wherever the Chaos is and Righteousness by syriala || Wangxian || Gen || summary: Lan Wangji still remembers the feeling of absolute fear and bone chilling desperation when Wei Wuxian stepped closer to the edge and threw himself off it. And Lan Wangji does not want to experience those feelings again, ever. So keeping quiet about his true nature, about the secret every Lan carries with them, it’s the only logical option. || completed, 1 chapter, 2,496 words

eldritch monster lwj. Do I need to say more. Ok if I do this is a tender hurt/comfort reflection on the sweetest freak4freaks of all time Wangxian, and it makes me remarkably tender. Highly recommend.

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The One-Body Problem by metisket || Lan Jingyi and Wei Wuxian platonic mentorship focus with side Wangxian || Teen || summary: The good news is that Lan Jingyi has found a mentor, friend, and constant companion through the difficulties in life. The bad news is that that’s because he’s been accidentally possessed by the Yiling Patriarch. || completed, 2 chapters, 28,689 words

where are my Jingyi fans in chat. I love Jingyi. This fic is both extremely funny and touching and the ljy + wwx interactions are so perfect. Highly recommend if you like wangxian outsider povs, mentor/babysitter wwx who actually might need to be babysat himself, and Jingyi! Happy ending.

🔒 The Absolutely True Story of the Yiling Patriarch: a Manifesto in Many Parts by aubreyli || Wangxian || Teen || summary: In which the junior disciples (namely, Lan Jingyi, Ouyang Zizhen, and a reluctant Lan Sizhui) turn to RPF in an attempt to rehabilitate Wei Wuxian's reputation so that he and Hanguang-jun can get together and get married and live happily ever after. It's... surprisingly effective. || completed, 7 chapters, 19,692 words

come on guys I'm a scum villain fan you know I love in universe RPF. Ok speaking honestly I absolutely love this story and it's hilarious, definitely recommend if you like junior quartet focused stories, especially as outsider povs to wangxian, or the inherent hilarity of using fanfiction to try to get your uncle laid.

MDZS (set in either book, donghua, or a fusion of canons)

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things you've done by everythingispoetry || Wangxian || Mature || summary: Lan Zhan did not want to change. He wanted to stay Mother's little boy forever (Recovery in an absolutely bizarre yet tameable creature. Lan Zhan sort-of finds a way to exist.) || completed, 2 chapters, 19,240 words

HEAVY trigger warnings for this one for very realistic depictions and discussions of eating disorders. The second chapter focuses on recovery and is incredibly meaningful to me because of that. Definitely make sure you're in a good headspace to read this, but it's a very sweet and compelling piece that will make an impact on you

grow by cafecliche || Lan Sizhui/Wei Wuxian parental relationship-centered with side Wangxian || Teen || summary: “Okay,” Jingyi says, as Sizhui puzzles this out aloud. “Okay! So the demon has been turning its victims into children.” “I think so,” Sizhui says. “To make them easier prey,” Jingyi says. “Yes,” Sizhui says. “So—” Jingyi’s voice cracks here, “this kid is Senior Wei.” Wei Wuxian, still tangled in his own massive robes, blinks politely at them. (Or: Wei Wuxian is cursed on a night-hunt, and the junior quartet rapidly finds themselves in over their heads.) || completed, 1 chapter, 14,444 words

ohhhh my gosh this one is good. A wonderfully sweet reflection on the tragedy of wwx's childhood and the masks he uses to hide it, complimented by the parallels to Sizhui's own reflections on his life thus far. Very cute and at the same time somewhat stinging! A big recommendation for anyone who thinks about Wei Wuxian as a child and starts crying a little bit.

maybe it's the way i'm supposed to grieve by wangxianmp3 || Mo Xuanyu-centric with side Wangxian || Gen || summary: He's tired. He doesn't want to pretend. He's deserved that, hasn't he? To be tired. Still, he fumbles with his hands and his words as he tries to backtrack, "I don't want to die!" he says, rushed. "I just think it'd be easier....sometimes...if I wasn't around." || completed, 1 chapter, 10,492 words

a very tender, kindhearted fix it for Mo Xuanyu. It's got some heavy themes, so make sure to check the tags, but it's a perfect fic for if you've ever thought "Mo Xuanyu deserves the world". Recommend if you want some hurt/comfort before bed.

Attempting the Impossible by Ariaste || Yunmeng Twin Prides platonic relationship-centric with side Wangxian || Teen || summary: Jiang Cheng gathers up his determination in both hands and goes to the Cloud Recesses to embark on one of the most difficult endeavors he can imagine: Repairing his relationship with his brother. To his surprise, he discovers he's become an uncle again... several times over. Wei Wuxian, what the fuck?! || completed, 1 chapter, 36,095 words

shakes this in your face. THE Jiang Cheng with kids fic of all time. The fact that theyre not even his kids are what truly makes it because those are his NEPHEWS! do you understand. His uncle qualities are so important to his character. Anyway this is a very good Yunmeng bros reconciliation fic featuring the thing that I do believe would most likely bring them together: nephews. It's very tender and heartwarming and is just incredibly satisfying to me in so many ways. Definitely recommend.

your heartbeat, across the grass by fakeplasticlily || Wangxian || Explicit || summary: AU where A-Yuan is professional footballer Lan Wangji's biggest fan, and his babysitter Wei Wuxian wants nothing more than to forget his days as the photographer of their school football team, calling out to the captain from the stands just so he'd look around at him. || completed, 1 chapter, 44,278 words

delightful childhood friends who've grown apart au!! One of my favorites! If the summary doesn't draw you in, there's also a good deal of gorgeous art for it that will. Incredibly sweet, with kidfic flavors and plenty of pining! Definitely recommend.

These Things Stay the Same by notevenyou || Wangxian || Explicit || summary: After a career covering news across the world, journalist Wei Wuxian is unexpectedly on his way home with a child in tow. Unfortunately, the path home isn't without obstacles. || completed, 1 chapter, 29,937 words

beautifully written, incredible in-depth concept and emotions. Made me cry for sure. I'm trying to keep this short so I don't spoil anything just please go in blind, you won't regret it! Read if you like angst with a happy ending, lwj coping, and, as always, Wei Wuxian struggling to pull his life together after having to hit the ground running.

Red is Just Black Remembering by Zizzani || Wangxian || Explicit || summary: Which is why Wei Wuxian is severely annoyed that one the first day moving in, there's a translucent man staring out his bedroom window. "Are you kidding me?!" Wei Wuxian huffs, voice bouncing down the landing as he drops his bags with a thud at the top of the stairs. The man turns from where he's been staring through the dusty pane and looks directly at Wei Wuxian. Their gazes meet and the man's eyes widen like saucers. In a deep, disbelieving voice, he murmurs, "You can see me?" "Nope!" Wei Wuxian announces and turns around to march right back down the stairs. It’s stupid, really. The man is already waiting at the bottom of the staircase when Wei Wuxian gets there. Wei Wuxian stops dead, eyeing the spectre. The man's eyes narrow triumphantly. “You can see me," he states. Wei Wuxian turns around and marches back up the stairs. The man is already there at the top. || completed, 4 chapters, 41,272 words

a very bittersweet, tender piece of hurt/comfort centering around a ghost lwj from the 60s wrestling with his very real internalized homophobia while he shares a house with modern wwx. Definitely heed the tags as the fic does deal with themes of both internal and external homophobia, but it's wonderfully sweet and sad with a happy ending!

no balance by silverclaw || Wangxian with side Xicheng || Gen || summary: Extreme sports show host Wei Wuxian incurs a head injury while mountain climbing and wakes up with no memory of the last five years of his life— including his painful divorce with his college sweetheart, Lan Wangji. || completed, 4 chapters, 20,404 words

read if you want to cry!! It's a very hurt/comfort premise, and the fic follows through with a happy ending. Honestly I think this is another one you should go in as blind as possible too because it's just so . There's so many emotions you guys. Read it

swinger of birches by astronicht || Wangxian || Mature || summary: Lan Zhan is a little witch in the house on the hill, whispering out a love curse. Wei Ying is a witch undead, undone. || completed, 4 chapters, 23,289 words

I find the premise of this one endlessly interesting, though it's based on a show I've never seen, but my favorite thing about it has to be the writing style. It flows like poetry and has such a whimsical, lyrical quality to it that I feel really enraptures you. Highly recommend if you like angst with a happy ending, poetic writing, and lwj's canonical issues with fearing relationships!

box your errors by mellowflicker || Wangxian || Teen || summary: Lan Zhan doesn’t flick any lights on, and the heavy darkness of the snowy day makes him feel safe and sure when he musters some semblance of his voice, but in the end, still whispers, “Welcome home, Lan Yuan.” || completed, 1 chapter, 42,124 words

"gee there's a lot of dadji in this list" yea shut up and eat your food. This is an incredibly touching get together fic featuring single dadji, slow burn, lwj with friends, and hurt/comfort around family issues. What more can you want! Incredibly happy ending and adorable family shenanigans, highly recommend if you like baby a-yuan and soft parenting.

it's your soul by syriala || Wangxian || Gen || summary: Wei Wuxian never said it out loud before, the fact that Lan Zhan just loved him for his body, and he’s surprised at how much it truly hurts him. The only thing Wei Wuxian always wanted was for Lan Zhan to love him, him, and not his body, just like he loves everything about Lan Zhan. And now he doesn't even have his own body anymore. || completed, 1 chapter, 3,372 words

beloved misunderstandings and miscommunication fic <3. I usually don't like insecure wwx very much but there's something about it when it regards being in mxy's body that really hits. Very delightful hurt/comfort and getting together fluff here! Definitely recommend for people who are into wwx coping with being in another body.

I Think Sunshine Would Treat Me Kind by jiangui || Wangxian || Teen || summary: A world shaped by battles between humans of the light and creatures of the dark. Lan Wangji, an exorcist gifted to the most feared vampire in all the land by his family; a symbol of newfound peace on the surface, an assassin with a single mission in mind underneath. And the vampire himself - a man painted in blood, steeped in mystery, who only seeks a companion. || completed, 1 chapter, 24,143 words

ahhh the enemies to lovers and sexy vampires tropes! The perfect combo and a delightfully written fic, with very wangxian style angst and subsequent happy ending! An au very near and dear to my heart, and one I'd definitely recommend to those interested.

what price is duty, what cost is love by thunderwear || Wangxian || Gen || summary: In an effort to keep the Yiling Patriarch from destroying their own sects like he’d destroyed Wen Ruohan’s, the Great Sects band together an offer him an alliance in the form of a marriage. Who better to offer than the Second Jade of Lan? || completed, 6 chapters, 18,281 words

yet another yllz warprize fic you know it baby! This one is fun, with all the angst, misunderstandings, mutual pining, and identity porn you could want, all tied up with a happy ending! Very well-written and satisfying!

our reflections as seen (when the water stills) by chatonnerie || Wangxian || Explicit || summary: Lan Wangji was dreadfully concerned when he learnt his best friend's brother was a ghoul. Jiang Cheng really wished his brother's new stalker wasn't a dove. Wei Wuxian was just happy his friends and family seemed to care so much about him. No wonder it took them all so long to figure out what Qishan Wen were up too. || completed, 10 chapters, 121,220 words

genuinely one of my favorite mdzs fics!!! This au is so SO fun and the writing perfectly strikes the midpoint between funny and light-hearted and emotional. I think you can probably read it even if you aren't familiar with Tokyo Ghoul, since I read it some five years after I watched it, but if you do like Tokyo Ghoul .. what's the hold up?! It's great!! The action scenes are satisfying, the dialogue is smart and snappy, I love lwj's inner thoughts! Very good fic.

Lying on the Edge of a Star by Suspicious_Popsicle || Wangxian || Teen || summary: When he finally raised his head, Lan WangJi found himself at a loss for words in a way he never had been before. It wasn't simply that the man was a complete stranger to him, older than the guest disciples, and therefore not someone who had been allowed into the Cloud Recesses. Nor was it the fact that he was uncommonly handsome, stirring those interests Lan WangJi always strove to rise above. No, it was the stunning brightness of his eyes, and the intensity of his gaze. This was a man born to be crowned with stars, and Lan WangJi forgot himself under the weight of his attention, was left feeling stupid and slow and clumsy. || unfinished, 38 chapters, 75,434 words

the imagery in this is absolutely peak, some of the most immersive writing I've ever seen. It spins a somewhat bitter, mostly hopeful story of a god au that is simply beautiful. Highly recommend if you like immortal hurt/comfort, a bit of angst, and magical scenery!

never love an anchor by tardigradeschool || Wangxian with background twin jades and yunmeng siblings platonic relationships || Teen || summary: A fisherman and a selkie fall in love beside the sea. Regretfully, things are never quite that simple. || completed, 3 chapters, 31,416 words

as any ocean-themed piece of art, a little romantic and a little somber. For some reason there are a few wangxian selkie aus which is wonderful because they're all fantastic but horrible because after reading this I NEEDED more. Very tender supernatural hurt/comfort with a happy ending, I cradle it dearly in my hands.

please don't let me be misunderstood by sysrae || Wangxian || Teen || Lan Wangji has known Wei Ying for a fortnight, the first time he sees him get hit by a car. || completed, 1 chapter, 3,204 words

Definitely heed the tags on this one, but it's a very tender work about trauma, recovery, and healing. Features hearing impaired wwx.

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in the arms of an angel by ScarlettStorm || Wangxian || Explicit || summary: So there was this jar, and it had so much peanut butter still in it, and when his fox nose scented it and didn’t catch any poison or spoilage, what was he supposed to do? Not avail himself of this gift? No. He shoved his delicate little snout right in there and got to licking, but, you know… Elegantly. Definitely not snarfing and making horrible little fox sounds and rolling around on the ground while he went ham on the jar. Sure, he had to work a little bit to get at the last of it, but anything good is worth working for, right? So finally, triumphant, no longer starving, and maybe a little thirsty now from eating half a cup of peanut butter in about two minutes, he’d tried to remove his head from the jar. Operative word tried. Or: Wei Ying gets stuck. Lan Zhan helps. || completed, 1 chapter, 37,661 words

I love animal transformation aus and this one is hilarious. Foxxian gets his head stuck in a peanut butter jar. Do I need to sell you on this more? I don't think so. Great if you like animal transformation aus, comedy, adhd wwx, and a satisfying romantic ending.

love on 35mm by fakeplasticlily || Wangxian || Mature || summary: AU where film student Lan Zhan is an accidental vlogging sensation under the name Hanguang-jun, keeps running into his best friend Jiang Yanli’s younger brother far more frequently than he’d like, and suffers. || completed, 1 chapter, 26,714 words

incredibly sweet and touching, really adorable teen wangxian relationship! Plus accidental blogger lwj is just a genius idea. Definitely recommend reading, beautiful writing and super feel-good, almost nostalgic mood.

happy not knowing by plonk || Wangxian || Unrated || summary: The cultivation world is rebuilding from the wreckage of the Sunshot Campaign, but Wangji and his shield brother Wei Wuxian are still completely attached at the hip. It is sad that Lan Xichen’s brother is stuck in the youthful pattern of - ah, no polite way to say it: exchanging handjobs with his shield brother - rather than moving on to more adult pursuits. On the other hand, now that the war is over, Wangji does seem so much more open and happy than he was as a boy. He smiles sometimes, mostly at Wei Wuxian. Once, he even took an afternoon off. So Lan Xichen can let Wangji’s closeness with his shield brother lie for a time, while he finishes maturing. || completed, 1 chapter, 16,406 words

this is absolutely hilarious and I think about it all the time. Read if you like extreme himbo lxc, outsider pov wangxian, and no homo humor.

Letters to My Partner in Crime by pupeez4eva || Wangxian and Xuanli || Teen || summary: Jin Zixuan is hoping that his engagement to Jiang Yanli will be cancelled after his fight with Wei Wuxian. Instead, much to his frustration, he finds himself being forced to exchange regular letters with her. He is expecting little from this correspondence. The last thing he expects is to be dragged into a matchmaking scheme to pair Wei Wuxian up with Lan Wangji of all people. || completed, 6 chapters, 17,946 words

incredible canon divergence setup and absolutely hilarious because of jzx's natural yet tragically unexploited clownery. Read if you like shenanigans, outsider pov on the circus that is teen wangxian, jzx being a generally good person deep down, and lwj having friends!

great from the front, great from the back by questioningly || Wangxian || Teen || summary: Everybody in the History and Music Department knew about Lan Wangji, who was quite possibly the most famous student on that part of campus. As Luo Qingyi was both a History major with a minor in Music Theory and a very tired viola player in the university’s orchestra, she was well aware of the numerous rumors and speculations that her fellow infatuated students would whisper whenever a new Lan Wangji sighting occured. Personally, she just thought he was basically the local cryptid. || completed, 1 chapter, 1,408 words

I have a huge soft spot for outsider povs, and this one is really good I swear!! Don't be put off by the fact that it's from an OC, it's genuinely very interesting and hilarious. Definitely read if you like somewhat oblivious lwj, mlm and wlw solidarity, outsider povs, and the inherent hilarity of existing in but not being part of a reincarnation au.

It's A Crazy World We Live In by pupeez4eva || Cangse Sanren/Wei Changze and Wangxian || Unrated || summary: Wei Changze is reborn as Wen Yuan. Cangse Sanren is reborn as Lan Jingyi. Understandably, this changes a lot of things. || completed, 2 chapters, 8,259 words

a really fun and unique au to read about! Also hits a canon divergence fix-it category that makes it very satisfying to read! Recommend if you're just looking for something light and fun and if you like cssr/wcz!

🔒 in the blossom season (in the pouring rain) by varnes || Wangxian || Mature || summary: A mysterious garden blooms on Lan Zhan's rooftop. His internet forum pen pal gives great gardening advice but never seems to sleep. The man who works at the florist, who keeps reviving the plants that Lan Zhan can't seem to keep alive, has a beautiful smile. These things are related. || completed, 1 chapter, 13,890 words

community gardens have a very special place and my heart and they should in yours too!! This is a super cute modern with magic au featuring copious amounts of gardener wwx (always a favorite) and kidfic! Very fluffy and tender!

r/relationships by vespertineflora || Wangxian || Teen || summary: Lan Zhan has been in love with his best friend for nearly a decade and despite his attempts, has never managed to confess. Now that Wei Ying's lease is almost up, there's a chance he'll be moving in with him soon, and Lan Zhan isn't sure that's something he'll survive... The impending stress leads to a drink, which in turn leads to a desperate Reddit post that goes viral and attracts attention and advice from... well, none other than Wei Ying, resulting in a series of failed attempts at getting Wei Ying to realize just how Lan Zhan feels about him. || completed, 1 chapter, 8,866 words

social media aus my beloved! This one is so so funny and definitely worth the quick read for the humor that you'd expect from a wangxian ask reddit au. I love it a lot!

Kleptothermy (orphaned fic) || Wangxian || Mature || summary: When people think of snakes, they usually think first of fangs, or scales, or long forked tongues. The cold blood? Usually ranks pretty low on the list. Well. Okay, Lan Zhan had no list in the first place. But, in his defense, he really hadn't expected to meet a naga in his lifetime. || completed, 1 chapter, 3,124 words

This one is SO sweet!! One of my favorite shortfics for sure, naga!wwx meets lwj and they strike up a deal where lwj buys stuff for wwx in exchange for info about his species.. so good. Also has one of my favorite fic lines ever! I can be pig too...