The Abandoned Peony
'If you wear a mask long enough, you begin to forget who you are beneath it.'

Meng Yao is a closet gay who tries (but fails) to hide his curiosity for the kinkier side of things. He mostly keeps an innocent outlook, retaining his more innocent personality and bright, positive outlook on things.
He is the son of Jin GuangShan's ex-prostitute mistress.
Meng Yao is NOT Jin GuangYao unless otherwise stated. He is not the calculative and manipulative version of that man and is more innocent and oblivious to the cruelty of the world.
He is 25 Years old, has a degree in Social Sciences and a minor in theatrical art.
Mostly calm, soft and sweet, but hides his ability to see deeper into actions and words.
He likes to bake and cook in his free time.
FC: Zhu ZanJin
Current Running Verses

Barista Yao
DEFAULT** (This is the Meng Yao that will usually interact with those that have no plots with him)
Modern AU Meng Yao quits working for the Jins and is now working part-time at a dog cafe. He is learning how to be a proper barista and enjoys being surrounded by dogs. But this also means he is sometimes very tired and does not rest enough. He is also selling his home bakes and sweets.

lady Meng Yao
FC: Ro JungHwa
(Modern AU/ Canon) Assistant to Jin GuangShan, daughter, will probably be forced into an arranged marriage. She is struggling to fit into the mold of a Jin but is mostly not succeeding. Very well mannered to the point of it being robotic but can sometimes be quite a brat in private.

The kidnapped Pirate Yao
Set in canon times. Having been mistaken as a girl, he was kidnapped to a pirate ship to marry the captain. It was actually his own plot to escape from the brothel his mother had worked and died in. He since stayed on the ship as a 'wife' and traveled around the world with his husband,
A plot with: @MingJue8

Jin GuangYao
Following canon, he has murdered Wen RuoHan and has been given the name Jin GuangYao. He is cunning, manipulative and often hides dark secrets behind sweet smiles.
A plot with: @MoMo_loverboi

Model Yao
Having run away from home, Meng Yao works for an agency as their rookie model, meanwhile dating his agency's boss. He strives to work hard so that he could one day also become an actor. He is fearful that his past as a prostitute's son will be found.
A plot with: @Biyu_Jiang