OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)
Chapter 23
ZhiHao noticed how quiet Wei Ying had been for the past two days and he was growing concerned. All the latter did was walk tirelessly and eat less. It was clear something was eating him up but the demon did not want to break his cycle of not caring for any human again. He once swore that to someone he lost but Wei Ying was making it difficult to keep that. 'Sorry, but I cant take this anymore.', he sighed to himself and stopped Wei Ying. "Are you really not going to tell me what's bothering you?"
Wei Ying smiled, "Don't worry...I just miss my husband."
"Oh, okay...I understand.", ZhiHao stepped aside and let him continue. He didn't know what to say next. But Wei Ying became curious and asked an obvious question, "You understand?...Do you also miss someone?"
ZhiHao's mood seemed to change in an instant. The dilemma on whether to give an honest reply or not. "No need to answer if you don't want to.", Wei Ying wanted to help make that choice.
"Yes...There's someone I miss... everyday.", the demon looked away, kicking a small stone on the ground. Wei Ying wanted to pry further but he held back and ended it there. If ZhiHao was also missing someone, then they were both two lonely souls on the road.
After days of trekking they finally reached Baoshan Sanren's abode. "Wait...Maybe we should go with another disguise. Let me do the honours this time.", ZhiHao said when he noticed Wei Ying was nervous. Surely his visit to this place held something serious and important to him. "There, all done, Chen Ping.", he smirked at Wei Ying.
He had used spiritual energy to turn them into the two cultivators they followed. "This is only a mirage. It wont last for long so we better hurry.", ZhiHao took his hand and lead him toward the bronze gate. "Welcome Senior Brother and Sister...", the guard sitting by the gate recognized the disguise. Wei Ying felt light weight, standing in front of the large gate. He kept his head low because deep down he was afraid he would collapse. Not only did he have a chance to meet his grandmother, he was also a step closer to achieving his goal.
The guard gave two taps on the door and the gates creaked as it opened slowly. Wei Ying lifted his head, half excited and overly nervous about the outcome. But his face lit up when he finally saw what was on the other side.
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Three months passed...
"We cant wait for the wedding to take place...Isn't that so?", Lan QiRen exclaimed to his in laws. Xichen smiled and nodded slightly. "That's great, my daughter is also happy with this arrangement as well... Lan QiRen, why is Hanguanjun not with us today? I thought we could talk about getting him married to my cousin's daughter... She's a rare beauty and would suit his taste.", the bride's mother spoke.
Xichen was surprised with how that came out of nowhere, "Mother in Law, Wangji is..."
"...We would love to hear the proposal after Xichen's marriage to JingFei.", Lan QiRen cut his nephew off.
"Oh, splendid...I'll be sure to inform her about it.", the woman chuckled. "We shall take our leave now.", her husband said as they all stood to their feet. After exchanging a few bows, they went on their way.
Xichen did not waste time in confronting his uncle. Lan QiRen ignored his complains but Xichen also made it clear he would not let Wangji be pushed into an arranged marriage. "He will be happy once he has a normal family.", QiRen said.
Xichen, "He already has a family he loves."
Lan QiRen, "You mean the rascal that run away five months ago? He's not coming back! That man not only ruined your brother's chance at a better life, but also had a negative influence on the entire cultivation world. Innocent or not, he is not suitable for Wangji. Now excuse me, I have some scripts to mark."
Xichen sighed, rubbing his temple with his eyes closed. "I don't want to go against you but as sect leader, I'll never allow any arrangement for my brother without his consent."
QiRen, "Lan Xichen!"
"I'll take leave now...", Xichen paid his respects with a bow and left.
Ouyang Zizhen received a message from Jin Ling one morning, so he asked for permission from his father and left home. Not that he really needed to ask, he just didn't want his father to get worried. The journey was not as smooth as he thought it would be and he arrived a little late.
Jin Rulan run towards Zizhen and dragged him to his quarters the moment he set eyes on him. "Hey! Rulan! Calm down and tell me what's wrong. No need to break my hand.", Zizhen massaged his wrist while Jin Ling paced his room, left and right.
Jin Ling, "Zizhen, you have to help me kidnap Jingyi.".
Zizhen, "Pfft...Hahah, you're joking right?.... Why would you want to do that."
Jin Ling, "My Uncle says that's how Hanguanjun won him over..."
Zizhen, "Hold on, Master Wei told you that...Does he know?"
Ling, "No, not really... Are you going to help me or not!"
"Jin Ling, kidnapping him seems extreme... Your Uncles are not of this world! One scares everyone away and the other is great to be around, yet he gives you such creepy advice when you're lovesick. I get why no one should mess with you." Zizhen laughed.
Jin Ling took his seat, lost in deep thoughts. His friend could see the frustration on his face turn into a sad smile. "I really tried, but I cant seem to get him out of my mind...and my heart aches to be around him. Hah...I guess I found love where it wasn't supposed to be."
Zizhen walked toward him with his arms folded, "Well, love can be unpredictable." Jin Ling sighed and drank a cup of wine. Zizhen noticed how he starred at the small cup like it held much meaning. "He didn't even remember what happened." Jin Ling chuckled. His face turned cold and miserable.
"What?...Tell me, did something happened between the two of you?", Zizhen's eyes grew wide when Jin Ling went silent. "Spill the damn beans!!", he went down and shook his friend. " Get of me... It doesn't even matter." Jin Ling tried to get away but Zizhen would not leave him alone.
Jin Ling, "Fine, I'll tell you!!! The night we got drunk together in Jingyi's allocated room, I did something I shouldn't have...I kissed him."
Zizhen gasped with excitement, "Again?"
"The first time was an accident...This time I went a little too far" Jin Ling blurted out. Trying hard not to think about the lewd things he did to Jingyi.
Zizhen, "Don't tell me you two already did it!!"
Jin Ling, "What?...No!.. It was just a heartfelt moment, nothing else happened."
Zizhen took the jar of wine and took a gulp to calm himself. "Maybe we should pay him a visit. We could invite he and Lan Sizhui on a night hunt. I'm sure they would like to hang with us...Since Senior Wei disappeared, we've never gone on a hunt together.", Zizhen suggested. "You should be able to win Jingyi over if you spend quality time with him."
Jin Ling, "So we're kidnapping him then?"
"No!.. We'll invite them for a night hunt.", Zizhen shook his head. If anyone had told him Jin Rulan would fall in love with Lan Jingyi, he wouldn't believe it. Not even for a pot of gold.
***********************************************************************************************A few days after the final arrangements of his wedding was made, Xichen left for Yunmeng. As usual he went to the lake house and waited for Jiang Cheng to come. This time Jiang Cheng returned late in the night and found Xichen sitting at the pavilion, staring at the lake. " Xichen, you shouldn't have stayed outside. What if you catch a cold?!", Jiang Cheng's first instinct was to scold him. It made the other smile because the man in purple sat on his lap and hugged him, trying to give some form of warmth. "Did you eat?", Jiang Cheng raised a brow but Xichen shook his head in truth and got scolded again.
"How about I heat the food and we eat it together...You did promise to teach me how to prepare your favourite.", Xichen chuckled. "Tch! I'll do that once you learn how to cook rice properly... Looking at how you left a hole in the pot the last time, I think it'll take a few more months... Seriously, between you and Wei Wuxian, I see no difference when it comes to blowing up the kitchen", Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes.
"But...I only have less than a month to learn.", Lan Xichen said softly, feeling every weight in those words. "Why?", A'Cheng asked and he got the simple yet difficult answer, "I'll be married in a month.". The words stung Jiang Cheng. He took his hands off and got up. "Wanyin... I'm sorry. I wish I could leave everything behind and run away with you.", Xichen got up. He wanted to hold Him but he didn't know if it'll be the right thing to do.
Jiang Cheng clenched his fist as he looked up in the sky. He knew the day would surely come and he would have to give up Xichen. He thought he'd be stronger when it did but now he was not so sure. Maybe it was also why he didn't want to get more intimate with him. To lessen the pain. After sometime he turned to face Xichen. "Then...I guess I'd have to teach you before then...Lan Xichen, it's late. Let's go inside.", he spoke and then took the lead.
Watching him leave Lan Huan admired how strong his Jiang Wanyin was. Or maybe Sect Leader Jiang did not want him enough to ask him to call off the wedding. But would he be willing to break the engagement if Wanyin really asked him to?... Yes he would. He would give up his title and pleasing his Uncle just to be with Wanyin. If only he'd ask...
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Lan Sizhui knocked on his friend's door hours after their bed time. He wanted to talk to Jingyi but was not sure what to say when he had the chance earlier. Jingyi thought they were sneaking out for a secret hunt when he opened the door and saw Sizhui still dressed up. "Sizhui...", Jingyi let him into his room. "Are we going for a hunt?", he rubbed the sleep off his eyes.
Lan Sizhui drew closer to him with his usual charm and took Jingyi's hands, "Lan Jingyi, would you...would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow? We could go to the nearby town and explore for a while, then have lunch... Just the two of us."
"Huh?...Well, ok. It's a Saturday anyway.", Jingyi replied innocently. He thought it was a little weird when Sizhui suddenly hugged him for accepting the invite. 'Is tomorrow my birthday?...Why is he so excited about spending the day with me.', Jingyi thought as he hugged his friend back.
"I'll take my leave then... Meet me at the gate at 9 in the morning.", Sizhui said with a satisfied gleam in his eyes. "Mn..", his friend replied and accompanied him to the door. Outside, Sizhui let out a heavy sigh and hurried to his room.
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