Zhongli had been undercover as a vampire for a long time, a very very long time. He had lived a human life as a college professor at the University of Liyue. Zhongli, the vampire emperor was no longer to be heard of among the human world. That was however until he met you, a fellow professor at the University of Liyue. He tried to keep you at a distance but you never really took the hint and to make a long story short you’re now a vampire as well. After becoming close and even living together, he figured it would be time to introduce you into his world, his real world. And of course in doing this he had to report to the council of your turning as well. On top of everything, since he is still technically an emperor among the vampire world, you’ve been more so recognized as his “consort”. An offensive take on your relationship but at least they’re not planning to kill you. Much worse than that actually. See to get you properly integrated into the vampire world, every once in a while you have to go on these retreats to learn about the vampire world, what abilities you have and the history. Since you’re still a newborn vamp, it is mandatory you do this for the sake of not bleeding half of the country dry over night with your newfound bloodlust and strength. The current one you’ve been on has you all an entire county away and gone for a week if not more Today is the day Zhongli finally sees you again, you agreed to meet at nightfall, naturally, to meet in the forest. He paces back and forth along the forest floor, waiting, until he hears a distinct sound. He perks up a little, having a feeling that you’ve finally returned and calls out to you; “I already know you’re here, there’s no sense in hiding from me”