#jiucheng

Man the possibilities. If he's there before the massacre, Shen Jiu trying to prevent it, and failing that he would guard Jiang Cheng and Jiang Yanli so much. Hate Wei Wuxian, but being careful with it (he understand what it's like to have a shitty childhood, but he's also jealous because Wei Wuxian did have a better life after being a street rat, not like Shen Jiu, who was abused way more as a slave, and he blames Wei Wuxian a lot. Guy is a hater lmao), and oh, he would adore Jiang Yanli, only the best for her. Yu Ziyuan is a boss and Jiang Fengmian's a rat in his eyes.

And if it's after, during the rebuilding of Lotus Pier, Shen Jiu would support Jiang Cheng so fucking much. My guy might be filled with hate and anger, but he's loyal (at least that's what fandom wiki tells me, I honestly don't remember enough which is such a fucking shame), he's smart, he can rise to be a second in command easily.

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù, 魔道祖师 | Módào Zǔshī (Cartoon), 人渣反派自救系统 - 墨香铜臭 | The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Jiāng Chéng | Jiāng Wǎnyín/Shěn Jiǔ | Original Shěn Qīngqiū Characters: Shěn Jiǔ | Original Shěn Qīngqiū, Jiāng Chéng | Jiāng Wǎnyín, Warm Red Pavilion Prostitutes (Scum Villain) 

Additional Tags: POV Shěn Jiǔ | Original Shěn Qīngqiū, Crossover Pairings, Arranged Marriage, Political Alliances, Disciple Shěn Jiǔ | Original Shěn Qīngqiū, Post-Sunshot Campaign (Módào Zǔshī), Scheming, Matchmaking, Awkward Flirting, Awkward Dates

Six months ago, a devastating qi deviation ruined Shen Jiu's cultivation and with it, his chances of becoming peak lord. Now, his Shizun offered him an unexpected opportunity: Cang Qiong was seeking a marriage alliance with one of the sects of the other human realm, where Yunmeng Jiang's young sect leader was in dire straits and infamously unwed, to boot. As one last favor to repay Shen Jiu for years of service, he would ensure Shen Jiu was chosen as Cang Qiong's match.

Marrying a leader instead of becoming one wasn't what Shen Jiu had worked so hard for, but if this was his last, best chance at securing a future for himself, he would damn well fight tooth and nail for it (and maybe, just maybe, his cultivation wouldn't be so broken at all by the standards of a realm where nobody ascended and immortality was the stuff of legends.)

Every character has the potential to be someone’s favorite, no matter how little screen time they have. With as varied and colorful a cast as Dashing Youth, this is especially true. With many watchers nearly at the halfway point and others a little over three-quarters of the way through, I figured now would be a good time to start spreading some love!

Needle Granny

First off, we have the Needle Granny. She has a cool design and is pretty intimidating.

Tang Xuance

Next, we have Tang Xuance. His vibes in both shows are interesting, and I like the way he moves.

Eunuch Cheng

Finally, we have Eunuch Cheng. He’s pretty adorable and his interaction with Baili Luochen is amusing and intriguing.