“Congratulations on ending your seclusion , Zewu Jun”, Jin Ling bowed to the older man before turning to the other jade present. “And congratulations to you too , Hanguang Jun. For the first month celebratory of your son ,the proper heir of Lan Sect. May prosperity and blessings given to both you and your wife” his voice couldn’t help but to waver , eyes intense watching the man and his wife. “My uncle sends his congratulatory and apologises that he couldn’t attend your wedding and the first month celebratory. He is preoccupied with the Sect,” he bowed again.
Everyone in the hall present knows that that was a lie. Sect Leader Jiang didn’t attend to celebrate because Hanguang Jun divorced , abandoned and humiliate the Sandu Shengshou’s older brother. Jin Ling did not want to attend, but he intends to visit Wei WuXian in Gusu without causing an uproar due to his status of the only Jin Sect Leader. Jiang Cheng had contacted WeiWuXian after he heard of the divorce and invited him to stay in Lotus Pier, but Wei Ying insisted on staying in Gusu and promised to send letters.
“I love him too much to leave, Jiang Cheng ! As long as I could see him ,though I’m not by his side anymore and he is with his new wife, I’ll still be the happiest man alive! Until I’m ready to leave, I will stay to disturb the young disciples hahaha !” Jiang Cheng respects his wishes albeit reluctantly. But after the news of the birth of a Lan Sect Heir circulating in the cultivation world, Wei WuXian stopped sending Jiang Cheng letters. Worried , he send JinLing to attend and visit Wei WuXian, as he knew that if he were to attend this day, he won’t be able to hold back and attack Lan Wangji in rage and drag his brother home. Jin Ling attended in his uncle’s stead and came across Jingyi , Shizui and a few Lan disciples in Caiyi who just came back from a long term mission sent by the Elders. Joining the group, they went to Cloud Recesses together to attend the celebration.
Jin Ling eyes scanned the crowd in the hall but couldn’t see his uncle. “Sizhui ! Do you see my uncle?” “No, I think he is in the quarters. I’ll ask GrandMaster for permission to leave.” Jin Ling nodded and followed Sizhui.
“Grandmaster ,these disciples and Young Master Jin would like permission to leave the banquet and visit Wei Qianbei. Is he in the disciples quarter?” asked Lan Sizhui with propriety of a GusuLan Sect. “You have my permission, bring along some food from this banquet. That rascal had the nerve to not join this occasion. He’s not in the quarters, he has been transferred to a room near Mingshi at the Back Mountain.” “EH? that far !?” exclaimed LanJingyi. “I haven’t see Young Master Wei since I came out of my seclusion. I will visit him after the banquet ends.” said Lan Xichen. The 3 disciples nodded and leave the hall.
“When Jingyi complained just now ,never had I thought that it was not exaggerated. How far is that place again ?!” panted JinLing. “Hey! what do you mean exaggerated ? Don’t tell me you’re tired young mistress?” “Why you-!” “We have arrived , stop fighting both of you” reprimand Sizhui to the both scowling teenagers.
Sizhui was holding a tray of food with chilli spice having familiar with Wei Wuxian’s favorable of spicy food. As they reached the destination ,shocked was an understatement for them when judging the condition of the house. “Are you sure this is the place? This looked abandoned,” asked JinLing. “Just like him”, a silent voice whispering. Entering the yard, a foul smell permeated from the house. “Wha-?!” dropping the tray , Sizhui ran and open the door before a strong rotting smell assaulted his nose. Eyes watering ,he uses his robe to cover his nose and enter the house, ignoring the background where the sound of Jingyi gagging on the bush and JinLing swears profanities that sure will cause Grandmaster Qiren to spit blood.
JinLing followed to ran inside and almost collided with Sizhui. His friend was standing very rigidly ,hands clenched to his sides and his face was very pale white. He looked at him and followed his gaze and looked upon a sad scene. One sadder than what he anticipated.
A body (rotting body) slumped on a table ,one hand holding a brush and another on a painting of that man (the one who abandoned him). A cloth? A robe ? Too thin for this cold weather. The house empty of furnitures except for a bed and a table. WHAT HAS THIS SECT DONE TO HIM??
JinLing dropped on knees ,too shocked react. His ears were ringing , or was that the sound of Sizhui screaming ?
He remained on the ground as he witnessed his friend crying and hugging the corpse .
He remained on the ground as Sizhui wailed and apologises to ‘Xian-gege’ and for leaving too long.
He remained on the ground as Jingyi told him he’ll be back to bring the Sect Leader here.
He remained on the ground as Lan Qiren, Lan Xichen , LanWangji and the Elders arrived .
He remained on the ground as he watched Sizhui went hysterical on the approaching Elders.
But he stood up and fought back when Lan Wangji approached Sizhui and the body. Anger flaring at the man.
Grabbing the pristine robe of the honourable Second Twin Jade , although the older man’s height makes it awkward in a way.
“DON’T TOUCH HIM !!!! YOU HAVE LOST THE RIGHTS TO DO SO ! YOU ABANDONED HIM !!! YOU HUMILIATE HIM WHEN YOU REMARRIED TO A SO CALLED PROPER WIFE. YOU LEFT HIM TO DIE ALONE. YOU LEFT HIM TO ROT HERE AND THE LAST THING HE THINKS ON HIS LAST DYING BREATH IS STILL YOU!” that man grabs his hand but has no intention to fight back.
“DO NOT APOLOGIZE !!! DO NOT CRY AND DO NOT CALL HIS NAME!! THE ONE WHO YOU SHOULD APOLOGIZE IS DEAD !! AND HE’S BEEN GONE FOR MORE THAN 2 WEEKS THAT THE BODY IS IN THAT CONDITION. YOUR SO CALLED RIGHTEOUS CLAN HAS PUSHED HIM TO HIS LIMIT & TO HIS DEMISE!! YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS TO CRY AND MOURN FOR HIM , GO TO HELL !!!!” and he pushed that man away.
JinLing couldn’t remember much after his outburst. He remembered crying beside the passed out Sizhui’s bedside until Jiang Cheng arrived.
He remembered seeing his jiujiu’s bloodshot eyes and bloodied knuckles as he hugged him. He remembered wailing like a new born baby in his jiujiu’s arms. He remembered escorted by the Jiang disciples , all with mourning white robes ,Sizhui in tow and his Gusu Lan’s forehead ribbon absent. He remembered arriving in Lotus Pier with a box containing the ashes of Wei Wuxian in his uncle’s arm.
He mostly remembered his uncle spoke with a cracked voice , “It’s late , but welcome home , A-Xian.”
This is what I wrote for the ask about LWJ growing tired of Wwx’s antics & remarry. I did it in JL’s pov ! Enjoy .
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