"LET ME LOVE YOU"[on HIATUS]

Lan Xichen

To say that he was not bothered will be him lying to himself. As Lan Sizhui was accompanying 'Senior Mo' he realized that he seems to know more of Cloud Recesses. Not that 'Senior Mo' did say he has been to Cloud Recesses before, but his expression did not say that he was new.

When he was silently observing, he had focused more on his emotions and facial expressions. 'Senior Mo' did not have the expression or the wonder of how quiet Cloud Recesses was. His expressions leaned more on him expecting this, it was like he knew about Cloud Recesses.

The melancholy look he held and the sadness, happiness and grief. And the pained look when they passed the disciplinary and punishment hall. And even the slightly disgusted look he had when passing the kitchen and dining hall as if he knew how bland their food taste.

Not that Sizhui was complaining, he has heard people talk about how tasteless their food was. He also was one of the people who agreed with this statement. He vaguely remembered that his father, Hanguang-Jun feeding him meat and some food that had spices when he was younger. Even when they went out in town his father will take the initiative to order meat and spicy food for him. He doesn't know the reason behind his actions, but he will not complain. "As long as your grand uncle doesn't know then we are free from punishment ", his father once told him. On that day he found out his father had some mischievousness in him.

They had been looking around when Wei Ying felt himself getting hungry. He had thrown away the the food Hanguang-Jun had given him. Lan Sizhui noticed his discomfort and he asked him, "Senior Mo, are you feeling well?" Wei Ying didn't think it will be that obvious and he didn't want A'Yuan to be worried about him. "Maybe the food your Hanguang-Jun gave me was not enough, some I'm slightly hungry." He chuckled awkwardly Sizhui thought about it a moment. He figured the is a rule that 'One should not eat more than three bowls' and thought maybe 'Senior Mo' used to eat more than that. "Senior Mo, I am free as of now, we can go to the town down the mountain for some delicious food." Sizhui was brimming with joy. "Okay A'Yuan lets go now." Wei Ying hopped in his steps and grabbed the Lan boy by his sleeves and tugged him towards the entrance.

Strolling down the hallway they meet a man similar to Hanguang-Jun, but he was smiling. Lan Xichen known as Zewu-Jun the older Jade and also Sect Leader of the Lan clan. Lan Xichen is powerful and wise, but unlike his younger brother Lan Wangji he is also friendly and approachable. He may be friendly and approachable, but his last memory of him to Wei Ying was not. Wei Ying perfectly remembers the older Jade telling or better yet threatening him to leave his brother alone and Lan Wangji does not need someone as vile as him. Wei Ying does not want to lie and say he was not frightened, because he was. He has never seen the older Jade angry and he bets on his pitiful life that if Zewu-Jun is angry into turning a demon it will involve someone close to him and all hell breaks loose

"Sect Leader Lan." Wei Ying was the first to greet and bowed not daring to meet the Sect Leader's eyes. "Uncle." Sizhui greeted the man. "Sizhui I see you are going out, and this is...?" Lan Sizhui figured that his father did not say anything about 'Senior Mo' "Uncle this is Senior Mo. He was the one who helped with the ghost arm at the Mo village." Sizhui explained not really saying that he is the same person who called the Ghost General, Wen Ning. Lan Xichen smiled at him, "And how is your family doing?" He asked 'Senior Mo' "They are dead of course they should ha-" Wei Ying trailed off when they looked at him with questioning gazes. "I mean that they are dead, they used to bully me and beat me up so it is good they are no longer alive as they have got their retribution." Wei Ying chuckled awkwardly forgetting that he is Mo Xuanyu. It took Lan Xichen a lot of self control to not educate the young man about the importance of family. Lan Xichen felt that the man in front of him reminds him of the man who knows how to press their buttons and expose their emotions. "Uncle me and Senior Mo are going out to town." "You can get going and make sure you come back before curfew." Lan Xichen patted Sizhui on the shoulder before leaving.

Lan Xichen went to his uncle, Lan Qiren's courtyard. He has heard that the resentful arm found in the Mo Village was strong it took time and energy subduing it that his uncle has gotten injured and his brother helped treat him. Lan Xichen can not help but think about Mo Xuanyu. The boy was strange. He did not even look hurt about his deceased. "Yes they have abused him, but not to the point he will not feel anything. I heard that he is mentally unstable, but the eyes that I have seen are clear. And he did not look me straight in the eyes like he is hiding something."

Lan Xichen got there just in time to see his brother and other servants leaving his uncle's room. Lan Wangji did a formal bow at him and so the servants and disciples. "Excuse us for a moment." Lan Xichen commanded. "Yes Zewu-Jun." They all chorused.

The two Jades went to sit at a pavilion that was at their uncles's courtyard. Ever since that person died, his brother had been quite distant to him more now. He sometimes could not even figure out what he is thinking. "How is uncle?" Lan Xichen decided to ask directly as he knew Lan Wangji would not take the initiative to tell him what happened. "Resting." The answer is irrelevant, but Lan Xichen knew that it meant uncle's condition has stabilized and is resting, his brother is trying by all means to minimize the number of words and also blocks all possible loopholes that will get him to talk to him. Somehow his brother has become more and withdrawn to him ever since what happened 13 years ago. "About Young Master Mo?" Lan Xichen asked about the youth. In all these years the people been to Jingshi were Lan Sizhui, his brother's son and one trusted servant and he only came when he went to watch over Sizhui. It was a long time since he visited his brother's courtyard. Lan Xichen also noticed how Sizhui looked like his brother and the Yilling Patriarch. It was always them three, now he has heard that his brother took in an orphan and who is a lunatic or is he to Jingshi. "Maybe he has taken him be a servant or his ward". As if he read his thoughts Wangji answered, "A guest.We're Leaving tomorrow." Lan Xichen understands that Wangji does not intend to keep the here, but "You are leaving?" Lan Xichen hurriedly asked. "Mn. Secret mission. Goodbye."Lan Wangji stood up, cupped his hands and bowed. Lan Xichen wanted to stop him, but he knew how stubborn his brother was, he couldn't help, but think "Wangji how long are you gonna hate and blame us? He was not good for you."

Lan Wangji followed his son's scent and aura and saw them just in time living the Cloud Recesses both riding a sword and he couldn't help, but to smile a little barely noticeable. How much he has dreamed of this happening. His small 'family' is one again even though the circumstances are dire. It was like a child finally obtaining the toy he longed for only to be told that he has to do painstakingly chores to finally get it. Lan Wangji is determined to do and finish those chores. He is determined to get back his Wei Ying. He silently followed them to Caiyi Town.