OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)
Chapter 9
After reaching the Jingshi, Wei Ying helped his husband take a bath and then tucked him in. Lan Zhan, "Wei Ying, Why did you not return the other night?"
Wei Ying, "I had to help Wen Ning out... Now, get some rest."
Lan Zhan, "...But its not yet nine."
Wei Ying, "I know, but you didn't rest yesterday so you have to get a shut eye... I'll come join you after I clean up."
Lan Zhan seemed to be brooding over something and Wei Ying asked what was bothering him. Lan Wangji's eyes seemed sad amidst his cold gaze. "Am I really...worse than Uncle?", He asked. Wei Ying only laughed and reached out to pull his cheeks.
Wei Ying, "Lan Zhan, you're not... Aish, look at you being all cute...How could you possibly be like the old man. I was just joking.". He rubbed his nose against Lan Zhan's.
Lan Wangji nodded and gave a faint smile as his husband stroke his face. He enjoyed the touch and wanted more. Just as he was about to steal a kiss Wei Ying got up and he groaned out of displeasure.
Wei Ying smirked, "Let me tidy up, then we can do the deed..."
Lan Zhan's eyes sparkled, "You mean...I thought u said..."
Wei Ying, " Haha...Honey, its already been two days, I miss you. And about the 7 days, I was just bluffing. I only said that cause I wanted you to get riled up like the other time...How could I resist Hanguanjun's 'Wonderful beast'...Oh and don't worry if your knees hurt, I'll do it this time.". He winked as he teased. Lan Wangji crumpled the sheets in his fist as he gulped.
Wei Ying showed his bunny teeth and Lan Wangji could not help but smile. Remembering the look Wei Ying had on his face the other day, his smile disappeared and he swallowed his saliva. "I'm really shameless when it comes to you, aren't I." He muted under his breath as he watched the other disappear from his sight.
Things went back to normal for the next few days. Wei Ying spent more time with the juniors in secret and helped them with their assignments. And when they got punished by Wangji or Lan QiRen, he was there to cheer them on by laughing and teasing. At night, his husband would prepare him something delicious, then have him for dinner as well.
A few weeks later, Lan Zhan received a distress call about a fierce corpse disturbing a respectable family in Caiyi town. He handed the matter to Wei Ying as he had to take care of other things regarding the cloud recesses. His elder brother, Xichen may be back, but he was behaving rather strange. Xichen would sometimes leave and return a day or two after. Lan Wangji was worried but felt he should give him more space.
Lan Zhan, "Be careful Wei Ying, don't stress yourself too much... And Uncle thinks you should..."
Wei Ying scoffed, "Yeah, yeah, that old man hates my guts but still uses my inventions."
Lan Zhan, "Wei Ying, he's also your Uncle now."
Wei Ying scratched his head and sighed, "Fine, I take that back... I'll leave tomorrow."
The next day, Wei Ying left with Lan Sizhui, Jingyi and four other juniors. He had already sent his nephew and Zizhen a message on where to meet them. "Its better you all learn this together.", He often said. They reached the Zhao family home at 6 in the evening after booking an Inn at Caiyi town. The Zhao family were known for producing the finest silk and garments and their fame extended to other sects as well. Wei Ying and the boys were ushered into Master Zhao's study and were served tea. Of course Wei Ying asked for Wine and drunk quietly as he listened to master Zhao Xin narrate the ordeal.
Master Zhao, "Thank you for making time for us... A fierce corpse has been showing up and attacking my household. Anytime it does, my five year old son has nightmares and seems to not recognize anyone. The men hired to protect my family all die mysteriously. One time it lured my son out of his room... Luckily my wife found him before he was taken. She only sustained a wound..."
After listening to everything Wei Ying asked, " How long has this been going on?" and the man answered, "..For about 3 years now."
Wei Ying's eyes narrowed at the man, "Why wait for so long to report this... Do you know the corpse?"
Master Zhao, "No...Well, the thing is... The thing only appeared a week before my son's birthday, and it disappears a day after its meant to be celebrated..."
"Hmmm?...", Wei Ying brushed his nose with a finger as he thought about what he had heard. He had an idea and asked to see Zhao Xin's son. The man sent a servant to fetch the little boy and the boy came with the lady of the house by his side.
The lady of the house, Zhao Ming, was quite petite and looked harmless. Her smile and softness was enough to warm anyone's heart. Aside that, Wei Ying noticed how young the lady was compared to her fifty two years old husband. Zhao Ming sat beside her husband and motioned the little boy to go to Wei Ying.
Zhao Ming, " Don't worry A'Ying... Go to your uncle in black."
Wei Ying's smile grew wider upon hearing the boy's name; so much that Jin Ling rolled his eyes. 'All because of a name?', he thought.
Wei Ying, "A'Ying... I'm also called Ying.... Come, you're such a handsome boy, like your uncle."
He stroked the boy's head gently. Unknown to the couple, Wei Ying was performing empathy on the child and he saw with his eyes a veiled female corpse with her hands stretched towards the boy. Just then a loud shriek was heard form the compound and Wei Ying took his hands off and grabbed Chenqing. The boys rushed out with him after cautioning the Zhao family to stay indoors. Outside, there were six corpses dressed in servant clothes. Wei Ying looked though- the corpse he had seen was not with them. He stepped back and told the young ones to handle things as he observed. Quickly, Sizhui and Jingyi brought out their zither and began playing 'Enquiry'.
Wei Ying, "What did they say?"
Sizhui stopped and looked at him, "They...They're here to kill the second lady of the house."
"Second lady?", Wei Ying's brow raised.
Jingyi, "Yes, that's what they said. They are also here for the child."
Wei Ying's expression changed, "No one is taking A'Ying!"
"For crying out loud, that child is not yours!", Jin Rulan huffed, now fed up.
"Shut up!", Wei Ying pouted.
Jing Ling, "Just hurry up and lets get this over with!"
Wei Ying only shook his head and thought, 'Shije, how come your son only took more after Jiang Cheng. They are too alike.'
"Ask where their leader is." Wei Ying asked after studying the situation.
Sizhui, " They said they can show you after their mission is accomplished."
Wei Ying shook his head, "We don't have time for this.". He placed Chenqing on his lips and began to play. The corpses in the compound halted then turned to the entrance. "Come, lets follow them.", he said.
The corpses took them north to a plantation not far from the town. The plantation belonged to the Zhao family and it was right before a thick forest. "Shiing!!" A blade was shot out of nowhere. Wei Ying dodged but more came flying in no time. "Shit!! Everyone split up and find the corpses! Use the talismans when you get lost or are in danger! Go!." Wei Ying shouted to the boys as he fought whatever was in his way. Losing concentration, the corpses run out of fear into the cotton field.
As they chased after the corpses, the place became clouded with fog when they went deeper. Soon the boys split up. Lan Sizhui ended up with Zizhen and they kept their senses sharp as they approached the forest. They halted when a dark mist crept toward them and Zizhen was ready to use his sword when it turned into a beautiful someone. "MeiRong!", he smiled.
Lan Sizhui, "Senior Wei must have sent her to find us...". The ghost bowed slightly, then turned left.
Wei Ying felt blood slip from his nose when the blades stopped coming. He looked around him and there were no weapons on the ground. "Whoever did that is no ghost. " He muted. None the less he picked up Chenqing and played a sharp melody. No ghost or corpse would be able to resist it. Many around swooned and they walked in circles around him. Ghosts and corpses of different shapes and sizes groaned and dragged their feet. Even the ones that escaped returned quickly. In the mist of many he sharpened his gaze and soon he found her. The one he had seen earlier when he touched the young A'Ying.
He called the ghost to come with a tune and it hovered toward his direction. Wei Ying stopped playing and walked towards her, panting softly. He halted when she landed a feet in front of him. Slowly, he reached out and pulled off the off white veil. Revealing a woman who probably died in her thirties. Aside the black lines and small cracks along her neck and cheeks, one would say that this woman was rather very beautiful and even in death she gave off a graceful appearance. beneath the Veil was a light blue dress and an azure jade ring hang in a chain around her neck. Wei Ying stretched his hand and touched her pale cold cheeks.
As he looked through the woman's memories, he noticed a black ink like tears tickle down the woman's cheeks. Wei Ying's eyes widened. He had never seen a corpse that did that and he felt sad because somehow he felt he could understand her pain. In the last moments, he felt a bit of shock and fear. This women had been though something horrible. Even more, now he knew the person that attacked him earlier.
Far off, Jin Ling wondered into the dark forest with Lan Jingyi behind him. "Would you slow the fuck down, we've been roaming this place for a while now and I think we should use the talisman.", Lan Jingyi jumped over a tree stump.
Jin Ling scoffed, "Don't chicken out because Wei Wuxian is not here... Besides , I didn't ask you to follow me."
Jingyi, " How insolent! I was tricked by the fog. Why would I want to follow you of all people?...And you, Don't you know how to address your uncle?"
Jing Ling, "Yeah, whatever..."
Jingyi grew restless. He felt a little uncomfortable without the company he was used to, "Brat! Peacock!... You're lucky you're the Jin Sect Leader..."
Jin Ling turned in a fit and attacked with his sword, "Forget about that and fight me you coward! Do it!"
Jingyi was quick enough and dodged it. They got into a brawl. Jin Ling realized first hand that Jingyi had actually improved and he fought harder. Lan Jingyi took out a talisman and threw it. A small smoke erupted and blinded Jing Ling's sight, giving the former the chance to knock him down first.
Jing Ling got up fast,"Oh! So you've learnt to trick people like my uncle now?... Wait till I tell that old man with a beard!."
"Jin Rulan! You wouldn't dare!", Jingyi retorted and attacked again with his sword.
Jing Ling, "Don't worry, you're not the only one learning from my uncle!" He used a trick he had been thought by Wei Ying once at Jinlintai. Jingyi's hand was grabbed and pulled. Unknown to Jin Ling, Wei Ying had also thought the Lan boys that trick before. As he spin him around once, Jingyi adjusted his footing and was ready to land an unforeseen punch when he slipped. Apparently he moved too fast and lost balance. The two boys went down, with Lan Jingyi falling on top of Jin Ling.
Jingyi's eyes shut tightly when he felt something soft against his lips. Seconds later when he opened them, he saw that the one beneath him had also closed his eyes and was afraid to open them. But now everything was clear, his lips were against that of Jin Ling's. Startled, he rushed to get up but his hand slipped and he landed where he was again.
Jing Ling's eyes opened and they froze in the spot. Jin Ling could feel the other shake above him and he himself felt helpless and numb. Jingyi's heart began to throb hard in his chest. 'What...What just happened!...' the words rung in his head. In the mist of the confusion, Jin Rulan reached out and held his face with both hands. Their lips finally parted and Jingyi's heart was calming down but Jin Ling felt that his face was hot.
Still holding onto the young face, Jing Ling thought hard of what to say to ease the shaking Jingyi but just when he was about to speak he heard someone say, "Oh. My. God!". The two slowly turned their heads to the widened gaze of Lan Sizhui and Ouyang Zizhen. MeiRong also appeared and smiled at them. "Oh no...", Jin Ling said weakly as he turned to look back at Jingyi.
:D That was harder than I thought... Hahaha... Thanks for reading and sorry if it was a bit long. Hope I made it up to you ;). Don't forget to vote if you liked the chapter and I'd love to read your comments. Sorry for any grammatical errors. I appreciate you all for reading this. Its important to me because this is my first work here...See you soon in the next chapter Dear WangXian Baby :).
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