Threads Of Destiny(Eastern Fantasy, Sequel to Forge of Destiny)

[agumentic]

[X] She did see the appeal in straining the boundaries of possibility, even if it was more exclusive by necessity. (Focuses your part in Cai Renxiangs cultural appeals on the mid and upper nobility.)

 

[BeepSmile]

Ling Qi: Ewww, I can't believe people sleep instead of meditating at such a crucial time of their cultivation. What a waste. Couldn't be me smh.

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And here we see the hypocrisy at the heart of Ling Qi:

She had a nap several months ago.

 

[GreenReveal]

Walking about in public holding hands, how lewd.

 

[LittenLeKitten]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[memoryofglory]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[weeblypanda]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[Caoimhin]

Subversive because of Shenhua struggling, or because of gay?

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Both.

Culturally, they don't like public displays of affection even if it's on a married straight couple, sex out of marriage is frowned upon, and same-sex relationships are supposed to be kept secret or very discreet. So openly displaying it and celebrating it like this would be scandalous in nearly any other province (I think the only ones cool with it are Ebon Rivers) but since Shenhua took over, people take their cues from here, and things are starting to change.

They are also averse to making their ruler seem weak, even if it was a passing moment, so they often embellish stories. In another province, the story would show the Duchess as unmatched and having an overwhelming victory rather than struggling to win.

However, Shenhua approves it being shown in the play because it is the truth of what happened.

 

[weeblypanda]

And here we see the hypocrisy at the heart of Ling Qi:

She had a nap several months ago.

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Exactly. Sleep is for the weak. That sleep deprivation you feel? Weakness leaving the body

 

[tenchifew]

[X] She did see the appeal in straining the boundaries of possibility, even if it was more exclusive by necessity. (Focuses your part in Cai Renxiangs cultural appeals on the mid and upper nobility.)

 

[Caoimhin]

[ ] She did see the appeal in straining the boundaries of possibility, even if it was more exclusive by necessity.

I think we might need to look beyond the surface of "this is what I like more" and see how this might affect things.

If we want to make a real change, we have to move the movers and shakers, the influential people who can move the masses and whose decisions shape the province.
If we can't keep the mid and upper nobility in line and on our side, then all the work could fall apart. So they are the ones whose views we need to alter if we are to achieve Cai Renxiang's goal.

 

[Grigori]

[X] She did see the appeal in straining the boundaries of possibility, even if it was more exclusive by necessity. (Focuses your part in Cai Renxiangs cultural appeals on the mid and upper nobility.)

 

[arguelens]

[x] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[agumentic]

Yeah, don't forget that being focused on mid-high nobility doesn't mean we have to cater to them. We can instead use the mediums they prefer to actively challenge them and their assumptions.

 

[PowerLeca]

"Lady Ling will find that I will not crumble before petty trials," Meng Dan said dryly, the frost spreading over his finger retreating as she allowed her body heat to rise to something more reasonable.

"Just checking," Ling Qi chuckled. She pulsed her qi in just the right way and the moisture from the melting frost wicked away, vanishing into the air as a brief puff of mist.

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HANDHOLDING??? Sweaty Frosty palms?

Longboi wasting no time making moves!

Meng Dan smiled tightly. "One would think, but it is ever a mistake the underestimate the madness of fools."

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"...especially when the fools are Sovereigns and their madness is from dying..."

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

I am a strong believer in the enduring longevity of practical effects.

Also, CRX needs the broad support of lower nobility if she's to set up a good stage for her future necessary actions, and LQ's not been doing great at that herself

Emerald Seas Lower Nobility: -1

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Lots of negatives for us there. CRX values would be different of course, but we are a close associate.

 

[TimEd]

[X] She did see the appeal in straining the boundaries of possibility, even if it was more exclusive by necessity. (Focuses your part in Cai Renxiangs cultural appeals on the mid and upper nobility.)

I have a feeling that CRX is gonna be popular with the lower nobility.

 

[MrRageQuit]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[LucidProp]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[Killer_Whale]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[Anderein]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

What produces a lot of the most interesting art isn't unbounded possibility, but working within limitations and constraints.

 

[Axel Fones]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[Valmond]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[ClawClawBite]

[X] She did see the appeal in straining the boundaries of possibility, even if it was more exclusive by necessity. (Focuses your part in Cai Renxiangs cultural appeals on the mid and upper nobility.)

The practical may make sense, but we are climbing from the mud into the world of dreams and splendors.

 

[soranoyume]

Wow Meng Dan who let you be so smooth? Isn't this the second time they've held hands? And I don't think Ling Qi's even so much as touched Bao Qian.

Ling Qi's reputation total with the lower nobility is -1, so I feel like it'd be a good idea to focus on them to hopefully change that.

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

 

[Killer_Whale]

And I don't think Ling Qi's even so much as touched Bao Qian.

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He may have off screen, with the wheelchair. But there was a prime opportunity when he went along with LQ and Hanyi to the ice summit. But he chose to hold Hanyi's hand instead. Smh

 

[Justbrowsing]

[X] She preferred the lower end innovations, which could be seen by far more people.(Focuses your part in Cai Renxiang's cultural appeals on the lower and mid nobility.)

Cai's existing retainers have the upper under control.