In many possible AU's, someone could be lucky enough to be Zhongli's (mortal) lover, the famous Liyuean in the Harbor. they get to experienced his gentle and patient love, his sweet whispers and caress cuddling them a good night.

yet all was for nought, when they realized Zhongli could only whisper those sweet things because they reminded him of Guizhong— who he kept insisting was his mere friend.

; attempted angst (no comfort?), Zhongli x Reader, Guizhong (mentioned), distorted perception of love(?), lowercase

Liyue spread!

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Made a glaze lily for my sister ❤️

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Floral arrangement - Teyvat

In my opinion guizhong/zhongli was one sided. guizhong saw zhongli as a close friend. guizhong and ping were the real deal. although the “dispute” at the beginning between them we can clearly see that they bonded deeply through music and their shared love for mechanical creations.

Note that the colours representing ping and guizhong are blue/gold which are also complementary colours. on top of that glaze lilies have blue petals(ping) and a golden core(guizhong). the description says that

“Legend has it that the flower will open at the sound of pure, beautiful music, and that there was once one who loved this flower more than any other.”

Synopsis: Guizhong forces Morax to interact with mortals in Liyue to help him understand who he is protecting.

Author's Note: This writing will about my favourite ship, Guili (Zhongli/Guizhong). There has been a lack of fanfiction of this ship so I will try my best to make up for it. There will be two chapters of this writing because I don't want it to be long that is painful to read. Also remember to respect this ship, I am trying to feed the Guili shippers

Warning: Poor grammar and maybe some mischaracterization for old Zhongli. I am trying my best. Art credit:@sgrimp_ from Twitter

The Zhongli today is a calm, reserved and polite man. He who has hold much knowledge of Liyue’s culture and its history. His tone of speaking is pleasant and clear which makes listener to be drawn in whatever he is talking about. Usually about the Liyue’s custom. Zhongli is also a man with a kind heart. Despite being a retired archon, he stills care for Xiao and always send him some medicine in hope to alleviate his pain. It was never mention but I believe he would volunteer to babysit Qiqi if Baizhu is busy. As they both are immortals and known each for years.

                       It would be shocking to know that the Zhongli we know now was entirely the opposite when he was younger. Many won’t believed that the man who likes flowers, antique and birds used to be an aggressive killing machine. He is even mentioned to be a brutish blundering buffoon during his younger days by Venti.                       Thousand years ago, there was Morax instead of Zhongli. Morax is a deity, an adepti, an Archon known for many of his powerful abilities. In one among of many of his battles, he manages to conquer a sea monster, Osial, using massive stone lances to imprison the sea monster, which is known known as the Guyun Stone Forest, a reminder of what Morax can do and capable of. Hell, this man can summon a meteorite to his foes and throw mountains. Barbatos who happen to be the victim every time he pisses Morax off.

                       Even outside from the battle, Morax still has his violent tendencies. Teacups and such would shatter to pieces when Morax holds them. He would accidentally tear the door off when entering, scaring those inside. His manner to mortals can be quite rude and harsh due his lack of knowledge in human custom. Such surprise compare how he like in the future. Of course, Guizhong will always be there to scold and teach him.

                       “Oh Morax, I do wish you would remember to not obliterate monsters in front of the people next time. Your murder look scares them more than the monster itself,” Guizhong says as she waves the rescued people goodbye. “Why should they be scared? I was the one protecting them from harm,” Morax replies back. “Clean yourself up before you speak, you look you a crazed maniac with all the blood covering you,” Guizhong sighs as she gives Morax a white cloth that won’t be white anymore.

                       “You need to know our people are not gods likes us. They are human. They don’t possess powers and magic like the adeptus. Plus, is not like they see a blood-spattered beast every day,” Guizhong states as she eyed Morax intensely for any injuries. “Maybe one day, you would understand,” “Yeah, yeah, yeah you chatterbox. Can you stop looking at me? I am an Archon. I don’t get hurt easily over a mere wretched beast,” Morax spat out, clearly annoyed of being treated like a child.

                       Guizhong giggles, not offended of Morax’s harsh tone. “Without me, you would have been dead, Morax. You may be strong but reckless in battles. Stubborn even, you refused my healing and say you can deal with it, but then you pass out right away after taking a step. You remember that time, didn’t you?” Guizhong says as she tries to stifle a laugh. “You…!” Morax try to say something but it dies away behind his throat from the humiliation. The memory is still clear in his mind and he would often get teased about it from Guizhong and his other adepti allies.

                        “I am leaving, I wish not to see you in the next centuries,” Morax says dramatically and quickly walk away from Guizhong’s incoming teasing. He is afraid she would bring up more embarrassing memories of him if he continues to stay. Many people who don’t know him who be frightened to see how mad he looks with his grim glare and clenched jaw. But Guizhong chuckles and see him like an angered kid stomping and grumbling away from his parent for a timeout.

                         Guizhong knows Morax is more than how he looks. She has saw him trying to pet a cat, but the cat ran away from how harsh he is treating it. He looks so loss and defeated that Guizhong don’t know whether to laugh or pity him. Or how he tries to be gentle with the kids, but he keeps glaring at them without knowing and make them cry. He tries to give them sweets he had earlier to comfort their cries, but they keep on refusing and run away from him. Morax just stand there dumbfounded and Guizhong beside him gives him a light pat on the back.

                         And that’s how Morax stop interacting with his people, much to Guizhong’s dismay. As an Archon, he must interact his people and understand their human’s custom. That way, the people of Liyue will know who their archon is, not just some ghost. Guizhong understand Morax’s his lack of knowledge of human custom and she is happy Morax will make an effort to understand. She just got be patient.

                        Arguing or lecturing Morax won’t do. He is too hot tempered and impatient for that. And that’s when a light bulb lights up on her head. Guizhong just though of a brilliant idea and wonder how didn’t think of that earlier. She smiles and walk to the view of the people in the Guili Assembly. Tomorrow, she is going to make Morax connect with his people.