#sangshen

I had a what if scenario running through my head for a while now but I wanted to ask a question about QoTM. What would have happened if Yishan was a loving father to Yue from the start. Would things have gone differently?

Also what would have changed if Yue was born male because I remember reading in one of the chapters that having daughters as heirs were unconventional. If Yue had been born male would Yishan been forced to pay attention to Yue because of being the heir of the heir or would Yishan do whatever he could to not interact with Yue?

If Yishan was a loving father, so much would've been derailed. So. Much. Like, Yue's position in the clan would have been better. So much better. But also so much worse since she'd be targeted. Also, no child marriage for her. Over Yishan's dead body. The things he has already done for love. No one who suggested the marriage idea would've been left alive lmao.

OOOOOOh this would be so awkward for Wukong who looks at the black fur and six ears on his bride and blue screens. He can’t treat Sangshen cruelly when she looks so much like Macaque. Macaque, in turn, wouldn’t be able to hate his long lost sister as easily, especially with how overjoyed she was at his survival.

I’d say that for this to happen, Sangshen would have to be a widower. Yue would still exist as the clan would need a bargaining chip so Sangshen would be the bride. She would definitely beg for FFM to save her daughter (and Shanzha). Due to the timing, Sangshen wouldn’t have much time alive anyway so would live the rest of her life quietly as Wukong’s wife by name. She would raise Yue and shower Macaque with all the love she missed out on giving until her final breath.

Well, Sangshen and Yishan’s meeting would be completely different and Yishan would be the one marrying out of the clan if he ever successfully pursued her since Sangshen is the heir. (Macaque ran away from home to travel and fell in love with Wukong and stayed in FFM. Their relationship is uncertain.)

Well, Sangshen is pampered and spoiled, for one. That’s to be expected since Shadowpeach raised her. She’s also confident and a bit of a shit stirrer when the opportunity presents itself. But, at her core, she’s creative, kind, and is loyal to her kingdom.

Along a similar line of thought- would Yishan possibly have been a better father if Yue came out with more of her mother’s coloring? Would that make things better or worse after Sangshen passed?

Better?

That would really, really depend on what you define as "better."

Yue's resemblance to Sangshen would only tie her to Sangshen. He'd see her less as a threat and more like an extension of his wife. He would never see Yue as an individual. He'd be kinder to her and would show her favor, but would leave the parenting to others.

If, say, the LBD possession of Yue ever came to pass like it might in QOTM, how would Sangshen and Yishan react to that? (Badly, I’m sure, in the case of Sangshen)

Gosh, Sangshen would be devastated and worried about Yue’s well being. She’d despise LBD for taking advantage of her little girl. She’d just want her daughter back and safe.

And since his wife his upset, Yishan is upset. He might not being father material, but he’d at least be fond(?) enough of Yue to be offended for her sake too (though wifey’s tears take priority in his mind lol.) True to pattern, Yishan once again does the impossible and rips the bone demoness out of Yue’s body.