an alliance, yes; the vidyadhara has much to offer in terms of their skills, their gifts to the xianzhou. conquering the scalegorge was simply the beginning. jing yuan had meant to eventually allow them their own suzerainty, an olive branch that would allow their people to unite and live in peace while remaining bound to one another. but he hadn't anticipated that such a union would need to come to this.
of course, this is easier with less conflict. marriage has always been an effective way to build bridges and create partnerships. but to the conquered being married off to the conqueror, isn't the rite essentially a chain holding them hostage?
jing yuan sighs yet again as he dismisses his councilors with a wave of his hand, exasperated by their reminders of consummating this marriage tonight while already suffocated by the excessive robes he's made to wear. no consummation will happen tonight or ever, not until he's spoken to his bride and heard their thoughts on the matter.
for now, he intends to clear the air and alleviate any worries they may have.
the figure inside the bedroom awaiting him is of slight build, but even jing yuan can tell that they're unwilling to cower or hide away in a corner, even if their face is already hidden from sight. pride, high-born, stubbornness—all familiar traits of the vidyadhara. ]
Welcome to the Xianzhou Luofu, Your Grace, [ he offers him a respectful bow, sliding the doors close behind him. ] I hope you've been shown the courtesy and hospitality as befitting your nobility during your time here.
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an alliance, yes; the vidyadhara has much to offer in terms of their skills, their gifts to the xianzhou. conquering the scalegorge was simply the beginning. jing yuan had meant to eventually allow them their own suzerainty, an olive branch that would allow their people to unite and live in peace while remaining bound to one another. but he hadn't anticipated that such a union would need to come to this.
of course, this is easier with less conflict. marriage has always been an effective way to build bridges and create partnerships. but to the conquered being married off to the conqueror, isn't the rite essentially a chain holding them hostage?
jing yuan sighs yet again as he dismisses his councilors with a wave of his hand, exasperated by their reminders of consummating this marriage tonight while already suffocated by the excessive robes he's made to wear. no consummation will happen tonight or ever, not until he's spoken to his bride and heard their thoughts on the matter.
for now, he intends to clear the air and alleviate any worries they may have.
the figure inside the bedroom awaiting him is of slight build, but even jing yuan can tell that they're unwilling to cower or hide away in a corner, even if their face is already hidden from sight. pride, high-born, stubbornness—all familiar traits of the vidyadhara. ]
Welcome to the Xianzhou Luofu, Your Grace, [ he offers him a respectful bow, sliding the doors close behind him. ] I hope you've been shown the courtesy and hospitality as befitting your nobility during your time here.