Mo Dao Zu Shi: The Musical

The Side's of Kindness

When Jiang Yanli, Jin ZiXuan, and Jin Ling returned, all three of them were laughing and smiling while carrying trays. Wei WuXian and Jiang WanYin both exchanged a glance, before smiling tenderly. Their teenage counterparts, on the other hand, were in disbelief.

"What the fuck?" Wei Ying hissed.

"We have to corner him," Jiang Cheng declared and received a nod.

Jiang Yanli smiled at everyone, glancing around for somewhere to place the things. Ouyang Zizhen flicked his wrist, a large table showing in the center of the room. The three placed down the items, Jiang Yanli opening up the two pots. The smell of Lotus Root and Rib Soup made Wei WuXian and Jiang Wanyin freeze.

"Come around, there's enough for everyone," Jiang Yanli smiled softly.

"Maiden Jiang, let us help!" Lan SiZhui offered, a few ladles appearing in his hand and he walked over.

The four juniors motioned Jiang Yanli to step aside, the female standing beside Jin ZiXuan and giggling humored, "You four are very kind,"

Lan JingYi grinned, "We've heard stories about you from Senior Wei, sometimes Young Master Nie would give us stories as well. The infamous Jiang Yanli who could tame the Yiling Patriarch and Sandu Shengshou with a single glance or word,"

Jiang Yanli laughed louder at this. The bowls were being passed around, Ouyang Zizhen taking the bowls to the adults who were sitting down or talking amongst themselves. Almost everyone had gotten a bowl now and were eating, multiple praises singing.

"Maiden Jiang, this is amazing!" Nie MingJue applauded.

"Thank you," Jiang Yanli bowed her head, before seeing the two future versions of her brother's just staring at the pot with hesitation.

Jiang Yanli smiled, taking two bowls and walking towards them. She held out the bowls, "A-Xian, A-Cheng,"

"Jie," Jiang Wanyin whispered, taking the bowl.

Wei WuXian just stared at it, fingers flexing at his side. Lan WangJi walked to his side, "Airen, its okay,"

Wei WuXian exhaled, taking the bowl with shaky hands and sitting down. Jiang Wanyin also sat down, Lan WangJi staring at the two with concentration as he sipped the soup. Jiang Yanli smiled, stepping back slightly to take her own bowl. She saw both of them take the spoon and stir the soup, eyes fixed. Jiang Wanyin cleared his throat and took the first move. The moment it hit his mouth, tears swelled up, "Oh my god..."

Wei WuXian had also managed to raise the spoon, his body trembling as he took the bite. He sobbed, eyes shutting as tears cascaded. Then, both of them exchanged pained glances, before taking more and more bites of the soup. Their sister's soup. No mind to the tears that fell. No mind to the chokes and sobs that escaped. No mind that everyone was watching with pained smiles.

Wei WuXian placed the bowl aside after finishing it. It was the most food he had had in eight months and his stomach hurt, but he didn't care. Jiang Wanyin noticed the empty dish, placing his own bowl to the table and watching his brother. He choked, "Shixong...your stomach-"

Wei WuXian shook his head, crying softly, "Shjie, shijie,"

Jiang Yanli was at both their sides at once. She reached out and wiped the tears from both Wei WuXian and Jiang Wanyin. Both males stared at her, eyes dripping.

"You both have grown so well," she spoke softly.

Wei WuXian sobbed and leaned into her hand, "Shijie...shijie...I'm sorry, im sorry,"

Jiang Yanli's heart ached and she clicked her tongue, "XianXian, Shijie does not blame you. Shijie does not regret her choice. Shijie is only pained she couldn't do more,"