˗ˏˋ 2026 KNH Exchange Masterpost ˎˊ˗
Finally, we're at the end of this four-month run! Thank you to everyone who participated, read, and otherwise interacted with this event. We're so grateful to have had you with us!
The works linked below are the results of this year's exchange, and if you haven't already, please stop by our collection and give them some love!
That never happens with me by Iamemmely
The words echoed in his eardrums and pounded in his mind, creating a constipation of chaos. Am I not welcome? Does she hate surprises? No, that can't be it -*-*-*- The quack was more curious and asked what I probably should have. "What could be in those? Is it something you brought from your trip, Maomao?" -*-*-*- "I understand his charm, but are you sure? I'm convinced, in time, my father can find you a man more… complete." OR three short stories where misunderstandings take root and may or may not resolve peacefully.
Dance of the Snowflakes by thelowlysatsuma
A digital art piece for the KNH Exchange 2026! Prompt: JinMao Nutcracker AU. Thanks to @moonlithaze for the awesome prompt!
Feigning Sleep by mogummogu
Part of KNH Exchange 2026. Prompt: Jinshi playing with Maomao (the cat), while Maomao (the girl) is making medicine.
3 works for recipient by elementalawesomeness
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A Most Vile Hound by saby133
When a consort and a eunuch are killed inside the rear palace, an area of strict movement, in a manner to much like a curse Jinshi thinks it is a perfect way to convince the Emperor to allow Maomao back into his staff. He can not investigate inside of the rear palace as a prince, but she can, only more so with his authority backing her, and if she can find the culprit, find the murderer, she can return to work at the palace. Maomao loves the pleasure district, but it is far too tempting a deal, and all she has to do is solve a murder. All while they both try to ignore the the feelings and memories of things they thought of squarely in the past, especially as they complicate the feelings still blooming between them.
A Chance Encounter by elementalawesomeness
Human Maomao is more or less content with her life on land living in a small seaside village with her apothecary father until a chance encounter changes everything.
Sneaking away from work by R_I_F_D25
Jinshi and Maomao sneak away from work to just hang out in the woods for a while before they have to go back.
a spring breeze which blows past winter by syndicate (timeisaconstruct)
Moving out of the Rear palace may have provided Ah Duo with new freedom, but there are some things her heart cannot help but miss. Namely Lishu.
Bā dòu by Alice_Lynx
A calm day in medical office was interrupted by sudden mysterious poisoning case. Can Maomao solve it and how would Jinshi react to her "investigation "?
A Long Deserved Rest Together by Mari_Azalea143
Jinshi has a habit of working himself to exhaustion, thankfully he can sleep easily with a certain apothecary in his arms.
Blessed and Cursed in Equal Measures (thoughts of me, thoughts of you) by Nina6teen
Supposedly having animal features was a blessing. Granny and her sisters always say she was blessed with her mother's cunning mind, and sharp tongue. Maomao thinks she was cursed with her more feline features. at least the worst of them matched her hair and were easy enough to hide.
KNH Exchange 2026 Piece by aubade_writes
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Jinshi enlists on the help of Xiaolan to pick out the perfect present for Maomao.
saṃsāra, nirvāṇa, all the same by noblephantasm
He thought time was cruel, not knowing it was his longing that would not release him. He named it love, but it bound him tighter than chains. He then named it hatred, but it returned him all the same. And then when he no longer reached for her, nor pushed her away, the world finally loosened its hold on him. OR Jinshi learns through saṃsāra that nirvāṇa is not found at the end of the road, but at the moment he no longer walks it.
Saint by LadySawble (LadySable)
Jinshi has enough problems to deal with, but who would have thought that dreaming of life as a low-born commoner would be so enlightening? That is until he finds something he wants more than freedom.
down the line, through my veins by apr1cot
When Maomao is sent to the palace dressed as a bride to the elusive Moon Prince, she doesn't know what to expect. But it is safe to say she did not expect him to become her... pen pal? Or! Arranged marriage Jinmao AU!
So Easy (To Fall In Love) by ryo (reviiely)
Maomao bumps into a guy headfirst right as she crosses the street. The rest is history.
Nightshade Reaper by VsettaCrescellie
Jinmao Hades & Persephone grim reaper AU In a world where gods are real, a young nymph named Maomao wanted as close to nothing to do with them as possible. So far, she was doing great… until her life was suddenly flipped on it’s head overnight (quite literally) when Maomao found herself face to face with the fearsome and mysterious king of the underworld himself, proposing a unique arrangement that dragged her down the rabbit hole the moment she accepted. As Maomao starts growing comfortable in her new role, she starts discovering some uncomfortable feelings about sharing more in common with the infamously enigmatic god than she expected. The longer she stays in the underworld, the more insistently truths and realities starts bubbling to the surface. Ones that Maomao had tried to keep buried with the dead. Unfortunately, now she was surrounded by the dead.
clandestine by ryo (reviiely)
clan • des • tine /klænˈdɛstɪn/ adj. 1. characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception.
Maomao, Jinshi, and the complications of being married to someone on two different sides of a war.
No, they don't know that they're on different sides, why do you ask?
