[[忘羡 | WangXian 3]] : Our Flesh And Bones

[19.] Consequences.[continued]

He huffed and looked at her judgingly.

- You have never witnessed cultivation before, have you? – he raised an eyebrow.

She shook her head and just stared at the floor.

- I see. Hmmm. – he placed his hand on Wei Ying's waist, hugging him a little tighter. – You must know that it is not our intention to harm you. It makes no sense, really – my greatest wish is for you to be healthy and content so that you can deliver a healthy offspring too.

She bowed again, biting her lip.

- Flower girl, please, eat. - Wei Wuxian was smiling at her as he spoke faintly. – Husband, you are scaring her... Be gentle. Please. – he looked up at Lan Zhan's strict face.

Miao Lu's heart broke a little, seeing her Master so sick. She ventured:

- Forgive me, Hanguang-Jun, but... may I ask....is Master Wei alright? – she was red in the face and dared not look him in the eyes.

- Hmm. – Lan Zhan frowned more. – You should not concern yourself with this. Your Master needs rest today. And, Miao Lu...

She lifted her eyes upon hearing her name.

- I would appreciate it if you what you witnessed last night stays between us. No one else needs to know.

Wei Wuxian laughed faintly, watching her nod, serious and scared.

- I think we really managed to scare you, little LuLu! – he exclaimed. – No need to be scared. No one will harm you while you live under our roof. I swear it.

He stirred a little to make himself more comfortable, flinching at some dull pain and other, and feeling Lan Zhan's whole body go tense in the effort to accommodate him. He smiled and placed a small kiss on his lover's cheek, making him blush. He then teased:

- So, now that you have had the both of us, which one do you prefer, Flower girl?

Miao Lu shook her head – she already knew that such questions were not meant to be answered – her Maser was just being in a good mood.

- Master, it is impossible to choose. Not just for me, for anyone. I am truly blessed. I promise to do my best not to disappoint you and Hanguang-Jun.

- Lan Zhan, this girl was born a diplomat, I swear. So many words used, and not saying a damn thing. It is an art! You should take her with you for the next Clan Gathering - which I am totally planning on skipping. – he turned his face up and smiled in Lan Zhan's neck.

Lan Wangji knew his husband and his monkey business well. He was joking, trying to ease the tension in the room, but he knew that he was making an effort, as he could feel how faint he is. Now he was watching the young girl carefully as she started eating silently. He still was not sure she could be trusted.

- Why are you frowning again, Hanguang-Jun? Lan Zhan, your face will be all wrinkles very soon – you are constantly in a bad mood.. – Wei Ying mumbled.

- You are not eating, my love... Please.

Wei Ying smiled:

- I don't need food. I just need you, Lan Zhan...

- Hmmmm.

Lan Zhan took up a bite and approached the chopsticks to Wei Ying's mouth:

- Open up. – he murmured.

Wei Ying raised an eyebrow and giggled:

- Lan Zhan! Are you practicing? For when the baby comes?

Lan Wangji blushed furiously. His eyes locked with his husband's eyes and he whispered:

- Open up, sweetheart...

Wei Ying's smile disappeared and his lips parted, as his breathing hitched.

- Unfair. – he mouthed. – Not fair, beloved...

Lan Zhan's eyes were burning, focused on his face, and he knew what it all meant. Wei Wuxian leaned closer and opened his mouth, panting a little. Once the food was safe inside it, he leaned in more and kissed Lan Zhan's lips.

- This is blackmail, you know... You can't---

- Open up. No talking during meals, Wei Ying.

His husband obeyed, closing his eyes, thinking back to last night when his mouth was full again, but with something different. His face was flushed and he realized he was thinking about, yearning for sex. He distractedly wondered whether he would ever in his life get tired of making love to his husband. Wei Ying could not imagine it. He managed to get his (small) revenge, as he muttered:

- The goddamned Gusu Clan rules... I should have blasted that stone slab years ago.

Lan Zhan frowned yet again and Wei Wuxian gave him his sweetest smile.

Miao Lu was feeling uncomfortable with all the familiarities between her Masters, but by now she had realized that they were not shy to show their feeling to each other in front of other people. "I guess I should get used to it all. At least for a month or two..." – she thought to herself. Mercifully, at this moment Bai Li knocked on the door and entered the room swiftly to bring in fresh tea, looking around the room with a critical eye. 

She noticed that Miao Lu had calmed a little. This was good. The Masters were behaving like teenagers again, ignoring the world again, but this was not new. This was good too. She cleared her voice, a sign to be noticed.

Wei Ying took his eyes off his lover with great effort, and this time it was his turn to frown:

- What. Is. It. Now. Annoying. YOUNG. Woman?!? –  he emphasized on every word, exasperated.

- Forgive me, Master. – she bowed low. – I have to report that we are almost ready for Young Master Lan's return, may the Gods bless his heart! – she watched, content, Wei Wuxian's reaction, being jealous of her affection towards his son. – But may I also suggest something, Hanguang-Jun, Wei Qianbei?

- Speak. – Lan Zhan allowed, unhappy to have been interrupted while spending time with Wei Wuxian.

- Forgive my insolence, Master, but I found this girl here a total mess this morning. – she pointed a finger at Miao Lu, who blushed and clasped her hands together, ashamed. – Maybe the Masters could make some arrangement as to her role around the household, as we can agree – it is all very confusing.

- Li-jie - Miao Lu bowed to her too – Please, the Masters have been nothing but kind to me... I am to blame for last night, please, don't bother the Masters with trifles.

Bai Li huffed, her hands on her waist.

- I don't know what happened last night, girl, but I know what I saw this morning. You probably don't know this, but in order for a woman to conceive a child – she must be calm and rested, and cared for, and feeling protected... – her voice broke a little, and she fell silent. – I do hope my Masters understand this correctly.

Lan Wangji opened his mouth to speak, and was surprised when Wei Wuxian said firmly:

- Noted. Thank you, Bai Li. You may leave.

She bowed again, satisfied, and left.

Wei Wuxian said weakly:

- Pray, come closer to me, Flower girl. I am not...in my best shape today, I am afraid. – he smiled apologetically.

Miao Lu was surprised, but got up and approached, kneeling close to where her Masers were sitting, bowing her head respectfully.

Wei Ying spoke:

- I know that last night was probably a shock. I know it is all strange to you. Trust me, it is not our intention for you to feel uncomfortable – and I wish things were different. But here we are... - he sighed, leaning once again on Lan Zhan's shoulder.

- I understand, Wei Qianbei.

- Maybe we can let her rest for a week or two. – Lan Zhan took his hand gently. – See how it goes. With A-Yuan here, we will be busy with other things, my love.

He looked in Wei Ying's eyes, and he nodded.

- Yes, good. Maybe we can work on a calendar, and arrange what happens on which day? Do you think you can work on that with Bai Li, dear girl? – Wei Ying smiled sweetly, squeezing Lan Zhan's hand in his a little.

- Of course, Master. I will be happy to. – she bowed. – I am not sure if we managed to... if we managed... last night... - she stuttered. – But if we did, it will become clear soon.

Wei Ying nodded and watched her blush. He asked, curious:

- Did you enjoy last night? Not too many girls can brag about having the kind of sex you experienced, I daresay? – he grinned.

- Wei Ying!  –  his husband scoffed.

- Ah, Lan Zhan! No need to blush! It is an important question! What? Why are you looking at me like that?! What did I say! – he sneered, looking at them both red in the face.

Miao Lu mustered all her courage to answer. After all, her Master had asked her a legitimate question; she was obliged to answer.

- Yes, Wei Qianbei. You are absolutely right. Very few girls have what I have. And at times it is too much for me, I'm afraid. I did not mean any disrespect, Masters. – she bowed, embarrassed, and remembering that they both had seen her naked. – It was an experience I will never forget. Both my Masters are...amazing. – she added quietly.

- Oh? Bold! - Wei Wuxian smiled. – I like it, Flower girl!