OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)
Chapter 57
"I have been a terrible father to you, haven't I?" Xichen faced his son in all honesty, putting age aside to address the boy like they were equals. Lan Jiang may be young but Xichen believed his boy was very sensible. Huizhong's silence made his heart heavy; the boy had already picked some habits from Lan Wangji.
"It's okay to tell me what you think, son. I and your mother have been really unfair to you in these few years...I know it's my fault...I thought I was doing the right thing but instead, I focused more on what came second to my responsibility to you. I was selfish.", Xichen said sincerely.
Lan Huizhong managed to hold the blank face up longer than he thought he would. He missed his parents every time he was alone but he knew they had more important things to worry about. Things he did not even understand. Seeing his father so close was uncomfortable in the beginning. How many times had he witnessed such a scene; where one of his parents would crouch before him and apologize with sugarcoated words. He had grown tired of it already.
"Zewujun..."
Xichen's face became solemn after that single word popped out of his little boy's mouth. Had it come to this, that Huizhong would call him by his title.
"A'Jiang, you dont have to be formal with me.", He tried to calm himself.
"Zewujun is the Sect Leader of Gusu Lan Clan. I am just a disciple..."
"Lan Jiang, I am your father before anything else and you are not just a disciple."
"...Zewujun, A'Jiang does not want to cry because he can't make his father and mother happy. A'Jiang wants to be in a family-like Sizhui Ge, Hanguanjun, and Master Wei. They are always together even when they are sad.", Huizhong said wistfully.
Xichen sighed as he looked at the boy. "A'Jiang, I may not have said those words or show them but there has never been a moment I did not love you. You are more important than any title or possession. You are the future I want to protect. It is my job to make you happy... A'Jiang makes me happy with his existence."
Sect Leader Lan's hands crept up his son's face before drawing him in for a hug. He had been craving to hold Huizhong like this for a long while now. This moment was not easy for the boy either. He did not realize when his hands rested on his father's back but he felt safe in the warmth.
" A'Jiang, up until now, I thought I knew how to love and raise you... but I guess I truly dont know how...So can you help me? I want to know everything you like and dislike. It'll be a good way to start.", Lan Xichen said.
"Mn...", HuiZhong answered with a tone that made his father chuckle.
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Jiang Wanyin stared quietly as Wei Ying cradled the baby girl. For a second he restrained himself from making any awkward comments. His eldest son Muyun joined them after his morning lessons. Jiang Cheng believed it was time to teach the boy how to read and write. It would also be a good way to distract him from asking for his mother often.
"Muyun, why that long face.", Wei Ying draped a hand over the boy's shoulder when he came to him.
"When is mother coming back home? I want to show her this.", Wei Ying took the sheet from his hand and glanced over the letters written haphazardly. "Wow Muyun, you write so well. You deserve a jar of Gusu's finest emperor smile.", Wei Ying giggled lightly.
Jiang Cheng, "Wei Wuxian, my son is not ready for liquor."
"Of course not, he'll only have it when he's fifteen...By the way, Muyun, did you show this to any of the females in your class?", Wei Ying raised a brow at his nephew.
"Wei Wuxian, he studies alone!", Jiang Cheng stressed.
"Aish! Jiang Cheng, dont turn my nephew into Jin Ling or you, who doesn't know how to be sociable. How is he going to learn to woo a lady if he does not grow up with them."
"Stop talking nonsense, he will get the girls when it's time."
"Oh yeah? How do you see that happening when his handwriting looks like this!", Wei Ying swung the sheet in his brother's face. Jang Cheng's eyes went wide at the mess. He looked at his son and then Wei Ying's mocking grin. "Could give you a heart attack right?", Wei Ying snickered while giving Muyun a thumbs up.
The baby began to whimper from the sudden movements and Wei Ying was quick to shimmy a little to calm her down. "Jiang Cheng, I'm transferring my nephew to a proper class for motivation. He will learn better that way.", Wei Ying stood up and hummed a tune when the child in his arms began to cry. "Wahhhh, my little pod is hungry already...Blame your father for not being strict enough on your nanny. How dare they starve our little princess. Come on little lotus pod, dont cry."
"When are you going to give her a proper name?", Jiang Cheng took hold of his son and sat him on his lap. Wei Ying sighed holding the child closer to his chest. " Wangji and I agreed to pick a name after we see the baby."
"Well..."
"Sect Leader Jiang...", A servant came rushing in.
"Like I always say, mention the name of the devil and he appears.", Jiang Cheng got up to meet his brother-in-law in his study; leaving Wei Ying to take care of the children.
After having a long discussion with Sect Leader Jiang, Lan Wangji was able to look for his beloved. It took some time to find Wei Ying since he was not in his room. Wei Wuxian was under a pavilion with the children. The little pod was fast asleep in a wooden cradle. Wei Ying was helping Muyun practice his handwriting when Hanguanjun walked to them and took his seat. The former did not pay any attention to him for a while even as Wangji studied their movements.
"My love, he's holding it all wrong...Here, let me show him.", Lan Wangji cautiously put his hand over the two and traced a few lines. Normally the writing should have been distorted from their sitting position yet somehow Wangji was able to write neatly.
"Hmph, show off.", Wei Ying pouted. A small smile appeared on Wangji's face.
"Did I take too long to get here?", Wangji showed Muyun a few more tricks and left him to his own devices while drawing closer to Wei Ying. "Lan Zhan, the children are here...", Wei Ying's breath calmed once he felt his husband's forehead on his.
"Mn... I was afraid you would lose yourself."
"I know but I'm okay now. Sister-in-law would want us to be strong for her family...Lan Zhan, I missed you so much.", Wei Ying cooed.
"Mn...", Hanguanjun left a dotting kiss on his cheek...
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Ouyang Zizhen was once again at Jinlintai after a long week. His father had started pestering him about getting married. Jin Rulan ridiculed him whenever he mentioned it. "Rulan! Your time is coming...", Zizhen hit him on the chest in their small duel.
"Hah, it would not be unusual would it? After all, I'm quite a catch.", Jin Ling smirked and picked up his sword.
"You're all talk until you stand in front of beautiful women and your father wants to decide whom you get engaged to. I want to be single a while longer. I mean, I shouldn't be the first to get married."
"Then who should...I'm younger than you Zizhen."
"Not you! Lan Sizhui.", Zizhen threw Rulan off balance again. A few servants watched the fight closely, admiring the Ouyang Baling Future Sect Leader's skills. They gasped when Jin Ling jumped on the man's back and brought him down after clinging onto his neck like a sloth.
"Hey, what kind of technique is this..."
"Just shut up and lose the duel.", Jin Ling chuckled. But no one prepared him for Zizhen's fast thinking when he rolled over and turned the tables on him once again. "There, you could easily beat me if you came on night hunts with us.", Zizhen pressed his hand on the other's neck.
"Hah! Fine, I'll go on the next hunt with you and the Lan boys.", Jin Ling wheezed.
"Perfect, I've been waiting for this. Too bad Master Wei is not with us, I miss his wicked ways. Do you think he will go on night hunts once he...you know."
"Oh god Zizhen, dont make me imagine it. Shut up already...We are old enough to hunt without my Uncle.", Sect Leader Jin took in short breaths when his neck was released. Those watching were confused; Zizhen was comfortably sitting on their Sect Leader and the other did not mind.
"Hey Zizhen, get off...Those idiots are getting ideas.", Jin Ling put his hand behind his head when he noticed the small whispers from afar. 'Naaa, I'm tired", Zizhen fell on top of him. They laughed undertone until the latter got off...
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Wei Ying, "Milky skin and a beautiful round face. Brown eyes with a cute pointed nose. Jet black hair and pretty eyebrows. Lan Zhan, the little pod looks a lot like Lady Ju...Have you finally decided?"
Lan Wangji, "Mn, you?"
Wei Ying, "Yes, ok on the count of three let's say it out loud...1...2...3"
Lan Wangji, "Yue"
Wei Ying, "Lian"
Wangji and Wei Ying, "Yuelian."
The couple's faces lit up with smiles when they concluded. In their room with the lights still on, there was a heavy aura of expectations and euphoria. It was almost scary. A lot had happened, they were still grieving for the dead and there were still a lot of explanations many people will want to know. But right now there was a haunting joy creeping up in their hearts, mind, and souls- it was overwhelming.
"Wei Ying, five more weeks and we can meet him...or her.", Lan Wangji had to touch the bump below the bare chest to cool his heart. Wei Wuxian's face turned a little red thinking of it. His dream would materialize very soon.
"Lan Zhan, what will he look like.", Wei Ying looked up at Hanguanjun with silver eyes. The latter felt up his face before looking at those beautiful grey once again. "He will look like the most attractive man alive.", Wangji replied.
"Wangji, arent you being a narcissist."
Wangji smirked at the other's silliness, "I was referring to you, Wei Ying. I want our little one to have your eyes, your smile, your hair, that strong heart of yours, and your talent."
"Wangji...I want it the other way.", Wei Ying nuzzled his face against the taller man's chest.
"No..."
"Do you want to fight.", Wei Ying pouted and the Jade laughed.
"Yiling Lauzu, Hanguanjun has a trick up his sleeve but he will surrender completely if you give him a mischievous smile", Wangji said.
Wei Ying broke into a laugh, "Lan Zhan! How can you say that with a straight face... Ok, let's tell Jiang Cheng tomorrow. Right now I want to sleep."
"Are you sure?", Wangji looked disappointed.
"Lan Zhan, what evil thoughts are you thinking? You cant see our child that way...Ahh, Hanguanjunnnn! I want liquor"
"Wei Ying, you can drink it in your dreams."
"Hahaha, Lan Zhan!"
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Thanks for reading. Sorry for any grammatical errors. I'm very excited about the coming chapters...How many of you are ready to see WangXian's baby? Please let me hear your voices in the comments. Love you all and see you in the next updates. 💖💖💖😊💞
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