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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Writer sign ups may have closed, but artist & beta signups are still open until this Sunday! Grab your pencils and come and join the fun! #xicheng #xichengbang2026

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Reminder that writer sign ups close tomorrow evening! #xicheng #xichengbang2026

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

WE'RE BACK! Tell your friends, tell your sect leaders - sign-ups for the Xicheng Bang 2026 are officially open! We hope to see you there! forms.gle/2osCfGi912g4... #xicheng #xichengxi #chengxi #xichengbang2026

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We're happy to announce that the interest check for the Xicheng Bang 2026 is now live! Whether you're a returning participant, a new joiner, or just curious about the event, we'd love your input. More info to come soon! forms.gle/GVp39ksVWEzM... #xicheng #xichengxi #chengxi

A graphic of blue and white clouds on a lilac background. Text on the graphic reads:
Xicheng Bang 2026: Interest Check

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Tins @tinsrandomstuff.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ChillChengxiCorner in March -26, and I could not resist dusting off an old, half-finished idea for this! Plot with porn, or porn with plot? 10k, top Jiang Cheng, bottom Lan Xichen, pretty soft once they get around to it (or so I think) archiveofourown.org/works/816140...

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New Session | Archive of Our Own

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

We're kicking off March with a low-pressure #Chengxi creation event! Grab your pencils, dust off that WIP folder, and give us the chance to repost some lovely fanworks! #ChillChengxiCorner #LanXiChen #xicheng

A purple and blue poster for an event called "Chill Chengxi Corner" running in March 2026. Body text reads:

Do you want an excuse to finish up that old WIP sitting in your folder, or a reason to write more bottom/verse Xichen? We have just the solution for you!

Chill Chengxi Corner is a chill, no-pressure Chengxi/verse Xicheng writing/art event. No limits, no check ins! It'll run throughout the whole month of March, so you have plenty of time to post whatever you have to share!

We'll be reposting works tagged with #ChillChengxiCorner all through the month, so let's get cozy, get creating, and show our favorite Lan some love!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Hi friends! Looking to create some new Chengxi content, or maybe just finish a few WIPs on your pile? Look no further! We'll be hosting a creation event for works featuring bottom!LXC/top!JC and verse Xicheng throughout March. More details to follow! #chengxi #xicheng

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Attention #Xicheng gang! The sign-ups for our Valentine’s Exchange are slowly coming to a close on DECEMBER 6TH. If you’d like to join the team and participate, be sure to fill out our form below!

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MedusaPelagia 🪼 @medusapelagia.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

And with this my #xicheng bang fic written for @lotuscloud.bsky.social is complete! (And it finally earns its E rate 😂) A huge thank you to my lovely beta @oceanicegg.bsky.social and my amazing artist @ artbyhuesos on twitter 🥳

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MedusaPelagia 🪼 @medusapelagia.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The first chapter of My #Xicheng bang fic is online! A huge thank you to my beta @oceanicegg.bsky.social and my artist Huesos (on Twitter) @lotuscloud.bsky.social

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Malinemesis @malinemesis.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Hoy toca compartir estos jóvenes Xicheng, inspirados en la historia de @a-sourdough-loaf.bsky.social Esto participa en el evento Xicheng Bang 2025 de @lotuscloud.bsky.social y la historia la pueden consultar en el siguiente enlace archiveofourown.org/works/74818711

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✨ bep ✨ @little-lion-man.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

posting the first of my works for the #XichengBang2025! this was drawn to accompany the wonderful fic "Pretend I'm Safe With You" by @paynesgrey on AO3 - please go check it out below! #xicheng archiveofourown.org/works/74730571

a digitally drawn image of Lan Xichen and Jiang Cheng (modern au) embracing in front of a sunset.

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✨ bep ✨ @little-lion-man.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

my second work for the #XichengBang2025, drawn for @violet-lotus.bsky.social 's fantastic fic "Perhaps Fate"! please do check it out below ✨ archiveofourown.org/works/74601496 #xicheng

a digitally drawn image of Lan Xichen, fem!Jiang Wanyin and a young Lan Jingyi. Jiang Wanyin kneels on the ground wet while Xichen covers her with his robes. Jingyi looks on worried.

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Vi 🪷 @violet-lotus.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

@lotuscloud.bsky.social #XiCheng #XiYin Perhaps Fate | Chapter 4 Genderbend ( fem!JC), Canondivergence As part of the XiCheng Bang of 2025, this chapter features the fanart @little-lion-man.bsky.social created for the accompanying scene. Please check it out ☺️

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Tins @tinsrandomstuff.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Omg look at what Malinemesis created for my fic archiveofourown.org/works/744466... This is for the #lotuscloud #XiCheng big bang event 2025, and it has been so fun creating for it! Thank you so much for bringing this scene to life Malinemesis <3 I adore this art so much!

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Lan Xichen runs away! - Chapter 1 - TinsRandomStuff - 魔道祖师 - 墨香铜臭 | Módào Zǔshī - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù [Archive of Our Own]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Malinemesis @malinemesis.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Es tiempo de mostrar el trabajo inspirado en la maravillosa obra de @tinsrandomstuff.bsky.social estas ilustraciones participan en el evento creado por @lotuscloud.bsky.social #xicheng #xichengbang2025 #LXC #JC

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Vi 🪷 @violet-lotus.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

@lotuscloud.bsky.social #XiCheng #XiYin Perhaps Fate | Chapter 1 & 2 Genderbend ( fem!JC), Canondivergence Written for the XiCheng Bang of 2025 💙💜 Thank you to the mods, my beta NightCorruption and artist Bepis @little-lion-man.bsky.social for the event!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Looking to spread a little #Xicheng love with fellow fans this Valentine's Day? You're in luck! The Xicheng Valentine's Exchange sign-ups are now LIVE until December 6th - check out the sign-up form below! forms.gle/Z6u4qGrAvNnr...

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Thank you for your patience, everyone! As promised, more information on #Xicheng Valentine's Exchange is here! Please check out our carrd for the event's details: lotuscloudevents.carrd.co#vday As a reminder: the sign-ups start Nov 15 so see you then!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Hello #Xicheng lovers! New, fun event is coming up quickly! Time flies, we’re almost in winter time, and that means Valentine’s Exchange! The sign-ups start on Nov 15 so mark the date in your calendars! More info will be announced real soon so stay tuned 👀

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

BIG BANG POSTING! We're in the final stretch, gang! After much discussion, the mod team has decided that since we are small but mighty, instead of assigning posting days, you may post any time you like between Nov 22nd - 29th!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

time for another #xicheng weekly spotlight! this time, a modern Detective AU in the form of Elu_ri’s longfic "Where Embers Lie" archiveofourown.org/works/669117...

Where Embers Lie
Elu_ri

Summary:

They meet in a bar. It should’ve ended there.
But nothing is simple—not with the Wens tightening their grip on the city, not with lines blurring between allies and enemies, and certainly not when a one-night stranger becomes something much harder to walk away from.

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Please check each chapter header for any necessary warnings.

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

happy #xicheng weekly spotlight! this time we bring to you a gargantuan masterpiece with a time-travel twist: The Nine Battlegrounds (or The Art of War) by Shadow_Chaser archiveofourown.org/works/275035...

The Nine Battlegrounds (or The Art of War)
Shadow_Chaser

Summary:

Fate does not like to be messed with and the attempt to correct what is the proper cycle set in stone pulls in a far more grim present and future for our heroes. Now, as the Wen rule over the lands, those that traveled back in time try to right the timeline and pay their dues.

Or: How messing with time-travel pulled a bad future for our heroes.

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✨ bep ✨ @little-lion-man.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

kuromi cheng and cinna xichen for the #XichengMonth25 prompt "Lingerie" 👙 (i know xichen should technically be wearing a tuxedosam set but.......i like cinnamoroll more sue me) #xicheng #chengxi

a digitally drawn image of Jiang Cheng and Lan Xichen from MDZS. Jiang Cheng stands looking bashful with one hand under Xichen's chin. He is wearing a kuromi-themed lingerie set. Xichen kneels looking up at Jiang Cheng adoringly. He is wearing a cinnamoroll-themed lingerie set.

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#Xicheng Month is officially here! Please share any and all of your fanworks related to our prompts under the tag #XichengMonth25 for a share on our socials! New fanworks uploaded to AO3 for this event may also be added to our collection! archiveofourown.org/collections/...

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The weekly spotlight returns with a lovely work called Meeting at the Aquarium archiveofourown.org/works/22016794 #xicheng

Meeting at the Aquarium
By Yuexuan
Summary:
Two awkward men + four kids at the aquarium, enough said.

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The Lotus Cloud is looking for a new social media mod to join our team! Requirements: - 18 years old or over - comfortable communicating with our community - able to handle regular cross-platform posting Check out our App form below for more info! forms.gle/sffdGtw8kQrp...

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The Lotus Cloud Social Media Mod Application

The Lotus Cloud is looking to bring on a member to our mod team whose primary role will be handling our posts to Bluesky, Tumblr, and X/Twitter. Their involvment with event planning, Discord moderatio...

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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The Lotus Cloud Social Media Mod Application

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

It's once again time for the #xicheng weekly spotlight! This week we are featuring the fic Song to the Moon by RoboticNebula! archiveofourown.org/works/24148204

Song to the Moon
By RoboticNebula
Summary:
A spell gone awry turns Lan Wangji back into a child and Wei Wuxian crashes at Jiang Cheng’s to wait it out. As a happy side effect, this gets Lan Xichen out of seclusion.

Merfolk and wizards AU in which everyone went through some shit but is slowly healing.

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Who else is looking forward to #XichengMonth25? Here are the official event prompts! For full event rules and details, check out our carrd! lotuscloudevents.carrd.co#month25 NSFW prompts are 18+ ONLY #xicheng #chengxi #lanxichen #jiangcheng #mdzs #theuntamed #cql @mdzsevents.bsky.social

Xicheng Month 2025 SFW Prompts
Week 1: Celebration - Beginnings - Night Hunt - Criminal
Week 2: Reunion - Healing - Ribbon - Soulmates
Week 3: Music - Colors - Conference - Mythology
Week 4: Seasons - Betrayal - Letters - Sect Swap

Xicheng Month 2025 NSFW Prompts
Week 1: Lingerie - Omegaverse / Mpreg
Week 2: Roleplay - Lovemaking
Week 3: Monsters - Exhibition
Week 4: Rings - Ritual

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Happy Monday #Xicheng fans! Hope you're excited for this week's spotlight! This week we're highlighting the fic "The Long Way Home" by @bideroo.bsky.social ! archiveofourown.org/works/44327284 #mdzs #chengxi #jiangcheng #lanxichen

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Time for the second #XichengBang25 check in is upon us! Emails have been sent out to all of our participants, so keep your eyes peeled. If after an hour you still have not received it, please reach out to the mod team!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Happy Monday #Xicheng nation! Ready for today's spotlight? This week we're highlighting the in-progress fic "The Enemy, My Beloved Prince" by @owltails.bsky.social ! archiveofourown.org/works/63088603 #mdzs #chengxi #jiangcheng #lanxichen

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New Session | Archive of Our Own

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

#Xicheng Weekly Spotlight time! This week we're highlighting the fic Memories Over Me Do Hover by geethr75! archiveofourown.org/works/44529289 #mdzs #chengxi #jiangcheng #lanxichen

An Ao3 Summary for the fic "Memories Over Me Do Hover" by geethr75.

The Summary reads: A spell to save his husband's life lands Lan Xichen in the past

So, this may be the last fic I am posting in this fandom. It should have been posted before I guess, but anyway, here it is

EXTREMELY JIANG CHENG FRIENDLY

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Calling all #Xicheng artists! We're currently looking for a pinch hitter for an art piece to accompany one of the wonderful fics being written for the 2025 Xicheng Bang. If you're interested, please fill in the Pinch Hitter form below! forms.gle/Mra4dP82k8JQ...

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Pinch Hitter Artist Form

Thank you for your interest in pinch hitting for the 2025 Xicheng Bang! If you have any questions about the form, please reach out to a mod in the Xicheng server or on any of our socials!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

In too many events already but still want to join in on the Xicheng goodness? #XichengMonth25 is coming this fall! Oct 8 - Nov 5 new/previous works, edits, and drabbles/sketches are all welcome! (So long as there is no AI involved) Wanna help decide how it's going to run? forms.gle/a2ooaRVWna2P...

Lavender background with very light blue mist lines
In the center Zidian and Liebing form a line
Above them reads "Xicheng Month"
Below them reads "Oct 8 - Nov 5, 2025"

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

It's time everyone! Our first check in is upon us! Emails have been sent out to all participants with instructions and the link to the check in form. You must complete this form by August 2nd or you will be considered a dropout.

Zidian and Liebing crossed in the center surrounded by text that reads:
Xicheng Bang
Contact Check In

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

#xicheng weekly spotlight! This week we are highlighting the fic To Love is To Be Afraid by stoneage_woman archiveofourown.org/works/411213... Have a fanwork you'd like to see in the spotlight? Fill out our form: forms.gle/6NxjwycB4PoA...

to love is to be afraid by stoneage_woman
Summary:
Boggart yaos are deadly shapeshifters that scare their victims to death by taking the shape of their worst fears. Their true form has never been seen by anyone in recorded history…until now.

A post-canon Xicheng fic.
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"You wish to know why the boggart yao did not take on a form when it faced me?" he asks. "What should I have left to be afraid of, I wonder? Losing my parents, my siblings, my home? The shidis and shimeis I grew up with? Or should I fear failing my duty to my sect by remaining unmarried and heirless? Perhaps I should be scared of failing those I love the most."

He risks a glance towards Wei Wuxian and Jin Ling, and instantly regrets it. Wei Wuxian is in tears, and his nephew doesn't look a whole lot better. Breathing in deeply, Jiang Cheng looks at Lan Xichen instead, drawing strength from the steadiness of his presence.

"What form could a boggart yao take for me," he finishes, "when everything I ever feared has already come to pass?"

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We're getting some awesome input on the #xicheng month interest check already! You still have plenty of time to chime in too! forms.gle/HNdbGSnQPWnP... Want to connect with other fans? Come join the Discord! (Event participation not required) discord.gg/8Wrf4nAjjP

Xicheng Month 2025 - with Sandu and Shuoyue crossed above the text and a cloud and lotus below

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

This week's #xicheng spotlight is Serenade by NataraAmethystFanfic #mdzs

Serenade by NataraAmethystFanfic
Summary:
The Twin Jades, royal heirs of the Cloud Dragon linage of Gusu, travel to the Kingdom of Yunmeng as part of their reunion tour.

Story one: Heir to the Royal Dragon throne, Lan Xichen ends up falling in love with the King of Yunmeng.

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Two exciting announcements for everyone today! We're going to be hosting a #Xicheng Month prompt event from Oct 8th (LXC's bday) to Nov 5th (JC's bday)! More details will be announced closer to time, but for the time being please consider filling out the interest check! forms.gle/Yh4YNhSgTMgg...

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A Month of Xicheng Interest Check

Welcome to the interest check for The Lotus Cloud's newest idea for an event; a month of Xicheng prompts! We plan to run it from Lan Xichen's birthday (10/08) to Jiang Cheng's birthday (11/05) If you ...

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Pairing complete! All participants should be receiving an email from lotuscloudevents@gmail.com with team information! If you believe you have not received one after checking your spam folder, or have any questions or concerns, please reach out ASAP! Happy creating!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

#Xicheng Weekly Spotlight! (apologies for the delay) This week we are highlighting the fic Peak Romance by Bideroo! archiveofourown.org/works/27651476

Peak Romance
By Bideroo

Summary:

It hadn't started as a contest; just a promise to do their best to keep each other entertained over the winter months. Things... devolved.

(Jiang WanYin and Lan XiChen send each other The Worst Gifts Ever, and think they are HILARIOUS.)

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

☁️🪷Xicheng Bang Claims Open🪷☁️ We all know that Xicheng fans never miss, and this is extra true for our writers in the Xicheng Bang! Emails have been sent out for all of the artists and beta readers to get their claims in!

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Lotus Cloud Events @lotuscloud.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Hello #Xicheng lovers! The last call for writers to submit their summaries has been emailed! Still want to join the fun? Beta and Artist SignUps are open until 11:59pm(UTC-5) tomorrow night! Artist: forms.gle/hcHbqdEPc2hJ... Beta: forms.gle/tXXbhq2Ta6fq... #chengxi #mdzs #lanxichen #jiangcheng

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