OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)
Chapter 11
After five years of seclusion, Lan Xichen finally found a reason to smile. Although he did it for his brother, he felt now that he made the right choice. After speaking with Sect leader Jiang at Jinlintai, his mind gradually became calm and finally accepted the tragic end of Sect Leader Nie and JinGuanYao. Anytime the toxic thoughts of how his sworn brothers died came crawling in, he wanted to see that Sect Leader again. After several visits Lan Xichen could not stay away and believed he may have found another sworn brother.
On the other hand, Jiang Cheng found it annoying when he could not shake one of the two Jades of Lan off. It was no news that he did not like Lan Wangji. He used to blame him for some things that happened in the past; Like punishing his brother for breaking a few rules and then causing that same brother to trigger the early destruction of his sect. Aside that when his brother returned, this same Wangji protected him and then took him away even when they forgave each other.
Lan Xichen would always appear unannounced and Jiang Cheng would be forced to host him. After a few more visits he embraced the company of the aggrieved sect leader. 'Why wont he stop bothering me!...Best to let him see the best things about Yunmeng.' Jiang Cheng thought to himself while staring at Xichen at lunch. He would occasionally roll his eyes and sigh silently. The other would just smile and pretend he did not notice it. Soon, Sect leader Jiang had his disciples make a plan of some activities he could do when Lan Xichen haunted him like a ghost in his own home. Most of them were night hunts and site seeing.
Carrying two Sects on his shoulders, Jiang Cheng had to put up a scary front but he soon realized that he could not refuse ZewuJun no matter how hard he tried. "Why wont he stay in his own sect!" He would curse whenever he did something new in his Sect to impress the other. Jiang Cheng did not want to lose any face.
With Time he began to warm up to Lan Xichen and looked forward to his visits. The duo's night hunts and exploits brought him so much fun and some kind of peace. Lan Xichen even began to help him with his hold over Jinlintai and his workload became less. In the end he found that he did not feel so lonely when Lan Xichen was around.
"Sect leader Jiang...", Lan Xichen appeared as usual. However, instead of a hidden eye roll, he was received with a bright smile from Sect Leader Jiang.
Jiang Cheng, "ZewuJun, no need for formalities... Why are you here?"
Lan Xichen smiled, "I wanted to know if you wanted to go night hunting with me."
Jiang Cheng, "ZewuJun..."
Lan Xichen," Please, call me Xichen."
Jiang Cheng sighed with a bright smile, " Lan Xichen, today we're having a festival. Its similar to the festival of Lanterns but slightly different. We use it to mark the rebirth of our Sect after the Wens destroyed it. Today we celebrate the sacrifice my family made."
The smile on his face faded and so did Lan Xichen's. It hurt him to see Jiang Cheng sad.
Xichen, "Jiang Cheng, I'm sure your brother would love to be here with you."
Jiang Cheng's smile slightly came up again and he chuckled, "As if that piece of woo- I mean Hanguanjun, would let Wei Ying out of his sight.". He averted his gaze.
Lan Xichen, "Wangji is only worried..."
Jiang Cheng, "Don't bother defending him. I'll take it that he sent you here in my brother's stead even though we both know he has no idea you're even here.". He unconsciously rolled his eyes. Lan Xichen laughed and his smile could barely fade.
Indeed the day was filled with fun activities and events. There were boating and archery competitions of which Jiang Cheng and Xichen presided over. In the evening, lanterns were sent into the night sky like a thousand stars.
Jiang Cheng, "...Lets send ours up somewhere else." He boldly took Xichen's hand, forgetting that he was not with Wei Ying. Lan Xichen let himself get dragged with a little shock on his face. "Here, get in...", Jiang Cheng got on a small boat and offered a hand to Xichen. After a little hesitation, Lan Xichen took his hand and lowered himself unto the boat.
Jiang Cheng paddled along a familiar path. This was the pond he used to steal lotus pods with Wei Ying and the other disciples. Over the years he would send out a purple lantern at the centre of the pond. To him it meant celebrating Yunmeng's rebirth with those disciples and his dead brother whom he hated but also loved. He missed causing mischief and trying to escape from the old man guarding the pond. He would chuckle silently whenever he thought of those times. Wei Ying got most of the hits from the old man's long stick and he, his accomplice would also scold Wei Ying as if he was innocent. All those memories lay at the heart of the pond. Those Juniors died long ago during the siege and even the old man was no more. His brother may have returned but it was hard to talk to him. At least he could come with a friend this time.
Lan Xichen observed the several expressions on Jiang Cheng's face as they stood on the boat in the middle of the lake and lifted up a purple lantern. They were watching it float high up when Lan Xichen noticed something move in the water.
Xichen, "What is that?"
Jiang Cheng looked around and answered, "Oh, that must be the water ghoul. The old man guarding this place let it stay because it helped him push his boat faster. Pffft You should have seen how many times Wei Ying suffered because of it." He laughed. "Its harmless." he added.
Just after he ended the sentence, something hit the boat and it tilted to the side. Without notice, the two men lost balance and fell into the pond. Jiang Cheng swam to the surface quickly and got on the boat. "Lan Xichen... Xichen!!", He called out after five seconds when the other did not appear. "Lan Xichen I know you can swim! Come out!" He sighed. "Fuck!!" He shouted and dived into the water.It was very dark under the water and Jiang Cheng could barely see. Without hesitating he lighted a spiritual fire.
Lan Xichen felt something grab on his ankle and it pull him down the more he tried to swim up. Since his sword and flute were on the boat, he opted to use his hands to rip the thing off. The Lan Disciple had brutal arm strength and Xichen did not feel scared in anyway. A sudden spark under the water drew his attention and he stopped when he saw what it was. Swimming towards him was a man in purple robes. 'Why do I want him to save me...' Xichen thought to himself when the person got closer as he was being pulled further.
The person moved pass him and pulled off a net that had caught his foot. He watched Jiang Cheng closely as the other grabbed him and began swimming upwards. The light began fading as they got closer to the surface but all Xichen could think of was this exceptionally handsome man holding onto his breath to save him. It was then Lan Xichen realized what was happening to him. Why he really wanted to be around Jiang Cheng all the time. 'Is this how Wangji felt?' the thoughts came to him. His heart was beating faster than it should and it was not because of the water. This often happened when he was with Jiang Cheng since they met at Jinlintai but he didn't think of it until now.
Lan Xichen was so buried in thoughts he didn't notice when he was pulled onto the boat. He only realized it when he felt Jiang Cheng hover above him, checking to see if he was ok. Jiang Cheng sat down.
"That crazy ghoul!... Lan Xichen, the... Umm... Your foot was caught in a net. The ghoul must have been caught on the other end. I'm sure it didn't mean to harm you." Jiang Cheng stuttered as he panicked. How could he have been so careless. He didn't even notice how Xichen starred at him. He turned to look at Lan Xichen who now sat up properly.
Jiang Cheng, "ZewuJun, I'm so sorr"
Before he could even finish his sentence, his face was grabbed and he was pulled in. Jiang Cheng froze as Lan Xichen kissed him gently on the lips.
"Xi...Xichen...", He fumbled when the other set him free.
Observing his reaction, Lan Xichen starred at Jiang Cheng with a loving gaze then kissed him again. This time more passionately until they were both panting and almost out of breath.
"Jiang Wanyin...I like you. I want you by my side.", were the words that could escape from Xichen. Jiang Cheng did not fight him, neither did he say a word. How could he?
"I'll... see you off in the morning." Jiang Cheng bowed when he took Lan Xichen to his room. Xichen always stayed in that room whenever he visited so it naturally remained his. He even had some clothes there and didn't need to carry or buy any whenever he visited.
"Wait..." Lan Xichen grabbed his hand and embraced him with so much affection and warmth. Jiang Cheng became startled when he felt Xichen's heart thump hard and fast in his chest. "You don't have to decide now...I will wait for you.", Xichen looked into his almond eyes. He planted another kiss on the other's cheeks before he finally let go and went inside.
Jiang Cheng sank to the floor when he went to his own chambers. "What was that about... What did we just...Damn it Wanyin!!" He battled with himself. He wanted to hate what had happened to him but he didn't and that actually upset him. "Don't give in... Tomorrow when you see him, you're going to tell him to never step foot here again!!!" he banged his hand against the wall.
The next day came and he waited for Lan Xichen at his pavilion. He was ready to let the other have it and even practiced in his mind how he would say it. 'Show no mercy, remember his is Lan Wangji's bother, the other Jade of Lan.'.
"Jiang Cheng...", he got startled when he heard a calm voice mention his name. He turned sharply and his heart jumped. "Did you sleep well." The other asked. "Ye...Uhm!...Yes." Jiang Cheng had to clear his throat and reply again when his voice suddenly did not sound like him. Lan Xichen smiled and Jiang Cheng felt his heart would stop. 'What's happening... Why are you not crushing him!' Jiang Cheng's thoughts went wild...
(About a month later....")
Wei Ying went to Wen Ning's house and knelt before Jiayi. Wen Ning and Jiayi got up, startled.
Wen Ning, "Wei Ying, please get up...". Wei Ying shook his head.
Jiayi, "A'Xian..."
Wei Ying, "Please Shijie, help me... Help me make a child with Lan Zhan."
Jiayi took a step back, "What are you saying!"
Wei Ying, "Shijie, I want to give Wangji a child."
Jiayi sank into a chair and Wen Ning run to her. "Are you okay dear?" Wen Ning was worried. Jiayi slowly shook her head, her eyes still focussed on Wei Ying.
That's it for this chapter. Hope you liked it. Thanks for the support, I got my first 1K reads and it feels awesome... Baby steps (sob* sob*). Sorry for any grammatical error and See you soon in the next chapter dear WangXian baby :). Oh and don't forget to vote if you liked this chapter ;)
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