#lmk muzha

Muzha: Like, what do you mean my little brother has grandchildren?! That shouldn't be a thing! He's my little brother!

Fairly neutral, given he's Nezhas older brother, and Guanyins bodyguard/student.

(Art by @3m0t10nal-cr1s1s)

Despite what many would believe the four siblings are extremely close.

They all hate their father, with Zhenying being the only one who can genuinely tolerate him.

They also have a conflicting relationship with their mother due to her remaining with their father even after everything he did to Nezha.

Zhenying’s conflicting emotions borders on existential as while she agrees wholeheartedly with her brothers, she knows for a fact that she wouldn’t exist if Lady Yin had left Li Jing.

Jinzha and Muzha where the ones to actually raise Nezha, though they could only do so during the few times their father wasn’t running them ragged.

Jinzha handled emotional care while Muzha handled discipline.

Nezha would often tease them by calling them papa, neither minded in the slightest.

However whenever Nezha was very upset with either of them he’d call them father, which hurt both of them deeply, knowing that word is poisonous in their little brother’s heart.

Jinzha and Muzha were the ones to teach Nezha how to play jianzi.

When Nezha was forced to commit suicide, Jinzha and Muzha almost did the same out of shame for failing to protect their brother.

They only stopped themselves to not break their mother’s heart further.

Jinzha and Muzha secretly helped Lady Yin make Nezha’s shrine and were the most frequent visitors.

When Nezha was brought back after Li Jing destroyed his shrine, neither brother fought back against him when Jing used them as human shields believing they deserved their brother’s wrath.

When the Li family first joined the celestial realm, Nezha kept his distance from his brothers believing they hated him for his rampage.

They were quick to rectify that once they found out.

Even after Jinzha and Muzha became Buddhist bodyguards, the three brothers kept in contact.

The first time they reunited in person was Zhenying’s birth.

Jing tried to keep Nezha far away from Zhenying, believing that he’d be a terrible influence on her, never realizing that she’s a worse hellion than Nezha ever was.

Zhenying has one aspect of each of her older brothers, Jinzha’s charisma, Muzha’s intelligence, and Nezha’s rebelliousness.

She tends to use her status as the princess, the baby and Jing’s favorite to her advantage.

Whenever Jing argues with her brothers she’d pretend the screaming scared her.

If any of the brothers needed something Jing could easily obtain she’d ask for it for herself.

Nezha taught Zhenying how to play jianzi, but never played a match with her for fear of hurting her.

While they struggle to agree on many things, one thing they mutually agree on is that Jing should’ve never taken in Diyong.

After being sent away Jinzha, Muzha and Zhenying visited Nezha as often as possible.

They were privy to his location thanks to Zhenying.

Jinzha, Muzha and Zhenying consider Redson their little brother because of his bond with Nezha.

Bonus:

Nezha & SWK: *look at each other knowingly* In the square hole.

Jinzha: ...

Jinzha: I beg your pardon?

Muzha: Little Brother, you've been hanging out with that monkey for too long.

Nezha: You mean my boyfriend?

*sounds of fighting coming from the other room*

Jinzha: And the crippled people are winning!

[TIME: Early when Nezha & Ao Bing made their relationship official to family members only]

Nezha: *very calm and stoic*

Nezha: *is traning some newbies*

Nezha: And then-

Muzha shouts happily: Oh Nezha-!

Jinzha: *simply goes with him with a clear smile on his face while holding something*

Nezha: What?

Muzha: Hey, what’s with the face smile a little! Is this how you should greet your brothers??

Nezha: I’m in the middle of some-

Jinzha shows the little box: Ao Bing said to give it to you.

Nezha: *rapidly takes the little box away from Jinzha*

Jinzha & Muzha: *are trying not to laugh*

Nezha: *looks into the box*

Jinzha: Oh he made you a home cooked meal, sweet.

Muzha: Who would have thought, out little brother would be in a relationship so early-? Ah, they grow up so fast.

Muzha: We’re so proud of our little bro-

Nezha: Can you two shut up?

Jinzha: Nope.

Muzha: Never.

Prev.

Absolutely! XD

It's probably why he felt the need to sneak out to Earth for some fresh air.

Jing isn't used to being the one worried over - he had watched his wife Yin like a hawk when they had the boys, but this is something new entirely! Now he's the one being watched like a hawk! And it turns out the boys inherited his protective nature.

Above: Li Jing being followed/guarded at every turn by his protective sons. /jk/

Nezha is the most dilligent. He's heard the horror stories of his three-year incubation m, and the terrible meatball his mother gave birth to (which was him). He's super worried for his father for the first time in forever, and fears that the baby might be "another him". Jing admits that he forgets that his youngest son is growing up; but he always make sure his wanzi knows that he will make an amazing big brother no matter what.

Jinzha and Muzha gain permission to visit their father whenever possible. Which makes it annoying for Jing when he wants to be left alone. But at least it brings him a smile to see the older boys chase off bothersome visitors, and boss around guards like they did for their mother long ago.

However, out of all of them; The in-laws are the worst in Li Jing's opinion. Specifically the Queen Mother and the Jade Emperor.

Jing's baby is the first grandchild they will see born and grow, and they've gotten a little smothering in their goal of keeping Jing and the baby as safe and close to them as possible.

Xiwangmu immediately bars Jing from continuing his military work/training. She isn't risking a stray staff strike, or a clumsy fall putting her unborn grandchild at risk! The Emperor even orders members of Jing's own unit to enforce this ban at risk of punishment.

Jing's own men begin fussing over his condition; quickly turning from hardened soldiers to nervous lambs at the sight of their general's protruding stomach. Traitors.

Jing is mortified not be able to train or fight as he did before. Though the fertility goddesses introduce him to gentle exercises to ensure his health, it's just not the same! He's caught overseeing at least two military drills before he's "grounded" to his estate.

Lao Tzu is annoying in a more scientific manner. The alchemist is still running tests on the Mother-Child River water, and wanted to use Jing's condition as a case study. Thankfully he relented when Jing nauseously turned the offer down. He still bugs the general for regular montoring throughout the pregnancy though.

Ironically it's Guanyin who gives Jing the most freedom. As the goddess of midwifery, they aren't too worried. They'll know if something starts to go wrong. Jing actually manages to relax quiet a bit when he visits Fragrant Mountain at Muzha's pleading.

He also recieves frequent gifts of his fruit cravings; the "anonymous" sender betrayed by familar handwriting. Jing happily tucks in; mentally noting that the demon knew what fruits to exclude (due to allergies from him & the boys) from the care packages. A small felt monkey is among one of the gifts - Jing tucks it into the crib when no one is looking.

Doodles of the day : a fish and his crush