INTERTWINED (WangXian)

35. Predestined

When Wei ying stepped into the wedding hall, everyone froze for a moment before the guests heard Xichen's gentle voice saying,

"Wangji's Wei wuxian is here"

It was indeed a wise move to prevent Lan zhan from wielding bichen against the hundreds of eyes that were fixed on Wei ying. Though people cannot be blamed for appreciating beauty, the fact that Wei ying belonged only to Lan zhan in each and every way, had yet to be registered in their minds. 

Xichen, who felt the intimidating aura, decided to remind the guests by announcing the couple's name. 

Lan zhan was looking only into the eyes of Wei ying since the moment he saw him. However he was able to feel the stares on his beloved which made him feel uncomfortable. He thanked his brother by acknowledging with a nod. On the other hand, Wei ying, being the sunshine he is, with his baby smile and overflowing charms, walked proudly towards his Lan zhan, without a care for anything else. He could only see Lan zhan, his Lan zhan.

Intertwining their hands, the couple paid homage to heaven and earth, ancestors and god. Xichen and Jiang cheng gave speeches about their respective siblings and the guests began to wish the newlyweds one by one before the elders offered their blessings. Wei ying felt at home in his husband's presence. They stood side by side, Lan zhan's left hand was holding Wei ying's waist from behind while his right hand was connected to the other's right hand. Not even for a fraction of seconds did Wei ying's husband remove his hands throughout the time. 

After an hour of talking to the guests, Wei ying felt too bored to be there in the hall. After all, why wouldn't he? Lan zhan was so respectful and attentive to the guests that he did not even talk to Wei ying. Wei ying was yawning for the nth time when his body was suddenly pressed to a pillar behind the dais, with both of his hands chained above his head by a strong arm. He had no time to think straight as his lips were claimed by his man. Wei ying's legs almost gave out from the passionate kiss which lasted for a few mins and right when he was about to lean on Lan zhan's shoulders, Lan zhan brought their bodies back to their previous pose of standing side by side, like nothing happened. 

Wei ying was utterly confused by Lan zhan's action and he stared at his husband's face demanding an explanation. But before he could whine, Yanli spotted the couple and asked them to rest in their respective rooms before they could take Wei ying to Jingshi for the couple to share their official first night. 

Qiren came right in time and had things to talk to Lan zhan, and again Wei ying was not given time to talk to his Lan zhan. Wei ying could not even express that he was not happy. Waving his hands towards his husband who was busy talking to his uncle, Wei ying returned to the chamber. Back in the room, the concealed letter on the dressing table caught Wei ying's attention. 

Around 7 in the evening, a smiling Yanli, a red faced Jiang cheng who was actually blushing but trying to hide it with maximum effort, Nie huaisang who had a sly smile, together with the Wen siblings picked up Wei ying from his room.

Wei ying's clothes were plain and did not have much accessories on him, his smile was limited and he looked nervous. In a few hours he looked like he had completely become a Lan sect member. 

When Jiang cheng irritably tried to hit Wei ying for being gloomy, he avoided it and had an annoyed expression which Jiang cheng found was new. Usually the duo would hit each other or Wei ying would annoy his brother more by talking shamelessly. However this time, Wei ying ignored him and Jiang cheng did not pursue it further due to Yanli's strict look. 

Nie huaisang being the best buddy, handed over a few papers which looked like notes that had a caption "Tips". As soon as Wei ying read the initial lines, his face showed anger as he mumbled "audacious" and the papers were crumbled and thrown away in an instant. 

Wei ying had told his friends how he did not have any time to talk to his Lan zhan earlier today, and his siblings and friends understood the reason for his unusual cranky mood. 

They dropped him off at the entrance of Jingshi and Wei ying waited no longer to rush inside, like he had never seen Jingshi before. 

In a while, Lan zhan accompanied by Xichen arrived and Jiang cheng who was waiting in the corridor wanted to talk to his new brother-in-law. 

"He is not in a good mood. He should be your priority.."

"Mn" came the reply, but Xichen read the confused expression on his brother's face. 

Lan zhan left the rambling Jiang cheng to Xichen's care and entered Jingshi. 

Wei ying was sitting on the bed with a veil covering half of his face. He heard the sound of door opening and closing, but even after a few long minutes Lan zhan had not come closer. He removed the veil and noticed that Lan zhan had not taken even a single step starting from the door. So Wei ying took the initiative to go near his Lan zhan and with each step Lan zhan's body stiffened, which Wei ying failed to notice. 

"Wangj-Lan zhan" Wei ying stammered. 

Lan zhan was silent. 

"I've waited for you so long" Wei ying was emotional. Lan zhan did not move a bit nor did he try to speak. But he had not expected Wei ying to almost hug him and he was still silent when he shrugged Wei ying's hands off. 

It was their first night and what was wrong in consummating the marriage. Wei ying's efforts to touch Lan zhan went in vain. 

Lan zhan did not come into reality until he saw Wei ying running out of Jingshi with tears staining his face. 

Lan zhan's pov

Wei ying is mine.

I have been waiting for my brother to take me to my Xianxian. Since the binding ritual I have been waiting for this moment. It was truly uncontrollable during the day to be with my love, with other people around. It was too tempting and never have I ever felt so cautious around someone before. He makes me want to touch him, to kiss and to feel him. To prevent my desires from getting unleashed, I directed my attention to the surroundings and the guests. But somehow I couldn't bear it anymore and kissed my Wei ying when we got a momentary space. That didn't last long as I saw a distant figure coming towards us and it turned out to be Wei ying's shijie. 

I missed my Wei ying when we were together, and missed him more after he left. 

Brother is here and we will be reaching Jingshi in a couple of minutes. The missing feeling is growing deeper with each second passing. It's not a surprise to see Jiang Wanyin waiting outside Jingshi. But why would he say that Wei ying isn't in a good mood? Wei ying ofcourse is my priority, he only is. Did I fail to express myself well? 

As I close the door from inside, it feels suffocating, not because of the ventilation but because of the person inside. He is there on the bed and I really don't know why I badly want to go out of Jingshi right now. I hate myself for having this kind of thought. I didn't see him coming closer to me until I felt his breath. What in the hell is happening inside my head? Why did I avoid his touch? To be honest, I don't feel like going near him, nor does he feel like my Wei ying. But he is my Wei ying. He should be right? 

Did I make him cry? 

Where are you, my Wei ying?!