What made you first start shipping sangcheng? For me it was the parallels between the way wwx sacrificed his core for jc and the way nmj sacrificed his sanity, life and afterlife to the family curse so that nhs could have a better life. I feel like they could help each other heal post canon.
Childhood friends to lovers~! But more than that, they just seem compatible and complimentary to me. Their histories, their personalities, their tragedies, and the way they handle conflict.
Nie Huaisang is very grounded and steady so when Jiang Cheng grows up to have that fire and lightning quality that makes him bold and dangerous and eventually gets him into trouble, Nie Huaisang is there to catch him or cover for him. Jiang Cheng defends his family and won't put up with any shit, so Nie Huaisang won't need to put his head down or put himself in more danger, because Jiang Cheng is already there, marching in and taking care of it lol
Losing family over secrets that weren't shared with them, meaning they couldn't do anything to help the people they loved, is definitely something they can bond over and adds a delicious twist of relatable tragedy! Once the truth about the golden core is out and Jin Guangyao is finally dead, both of them are in a prime position for a fresh start. They can help each other pick up the pieces. And I think they should do it while holding hands~
