zhongli was the prince of liyue, your prince. you were his knight in shining armour, and whom he entrusted the most in protecting him. you two were close, making you naturally fall in love with him. you knew it was forbidden, but these feeings in your chest wouldn't go away.

alas, these feelings would be futile, as the prince got arranged to marry a princess.

"my knight, father wishes i marry the prinzessin der verurteilung, fischl." zhongli spoke softly, his eyes full of sorrow.