04. marriage proposals

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Jiang Yīnghuā made her lantern alone. She pretended like she wasn't bothered by it but it saddened her deeply. She thought of maybe asking Lan Xichen to come and join her in making a lantern but she quickly threw that idea away when she realized that she wouldn't be able to work up the courage needed to talk to him.

Jiang Cheng and Wei Wuxian were making there own and Jiang Yanli was making hers with her future husband. Jiang Yīnghuā didn't bother asking one of them. She had painted a lotus and a cherry blossom tree on her lantern. The lotus for the Yunmeng Jiang Clan and a cherry blossom tree for her.

When it was time to release them, Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen came to watch them but stayed at a distance. 

"I wish to become stronger and marry someone who will love me for who I am." She closed her eyes and brought her hands close to her chest. Lan Xichen somehow heard her and his smile grew a bit. 

Wen Qing said her wish and then picked up her sword and started to leave. Wei Wuxian turned to his sworn older sister and walked over to her. "Shijie! What wish did you make?" She smiled. "I wish you can grow up soon and behave well." He pouted. "You lie to me." He smiled. "You must have wished to have a good marriage." 

Mianmian looked over at Jin Zixuan. She smiled and started to giggle. Jin Zixuan face grew confused at she walked forward and stood next to Jiang Yanli. "Lady Jiang's marriage has been set already. She doesn't have to ask for it." Jiang Yanli and Wei Wuxian turned to her. More disciples came up to them. "The bridegroom is right there. How could Lady Jiang put the lantern alone? They had just made it together. I heard that Childe Jin and Lady Jiang will get married soon. Why don't you put the lantern together and make a wish for your life-long happiness?" 

"Yes, Childe Jin, Altair meets Lyra once a year. They will bless your happiness." Mianmian spoke. Wei Wuxian and Jiang Yanli stayed silent. Yanli's face slightly fell a little. Jiang Yīnghuā just listened to them talk, not really paying attention to what they were saying. 'I want to become stronger! I can't believe I nearly forgot my own dream!' She picked up her sword that she really hadn't ever used and started to walk away. She took a different path and walked by the river. She stared down at her own reflection. 

'A-Jie had told me along time to stop worrying about what others think of me.. but I somehow had forgotten her words. I pretended to be something that I am not.' She sighed. 'Maybe if I become stronger then I won't need anyone! I can prove them all wrong!' She smiled. "I will prove them all wrong! Just you wait!" She declared and walked away feeling much better about herself. 

Lan Xichen watch her go with a small smile on his face. 'I can't wait to see how much you improve, Jiang Yīnghuā.' 

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