Lan Qiren had been certain that he’d seen the last of the infamous Cangse-sanren when she’d chosen to leave for Lotus Pier with the rest of the Jiang contingent, all moony-eyed over the servant to the Sect heir.
He thought he’d never have to put up with her antics again, like sneaking into his room in the dead of night to shave off the facial hair that he’d been trying so hard to grow out, and yet here he was, faced with a disciple who had come to specifically inform him that the troublemaker herself was just outside the wards seeking entry with her husband in tow.
…He also never thought she’d show up looking like she could give birth at any moment.
“A-Ren!” the menace cheered, smiling lighting up her face the same way it had years ago when they were children. “It’s so good to see you again!”
Lan Qiren could only stare at her as he tried to process what he was seeing.
Cangse-sanren–or Liang Xing, as she’d introduced herself during the lectures she’d participated in–was perched atop a donkey, stomach rounded with a child that was likely due any day now. She shifted on her perch, looking as if she were trying to climb down from the donkey’s back to greet her friend. Wei Changze materialized almost out of nowhere, placing a steadying hand on her waist.
“Easy, A-Xing,” he said softly. “Don’t hurt yourself.”
“Aiyah,” Liang Xing sighed, an adoring smile crossing her face. “I’m pregnant, not made of glass.”
“Pregnant,” Lan Qiren echoed weakly. “You’re pregnant.”
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Welcome to a new oneshot series I'll be starting, following an idea I had about the possibility of Wei Wuxian being born within the Cloud Recesses. I hope you enjoy!
