Vad Leal Euonymous

Covered Eyes with Cloth: Chapter Fourty-Nine

There are many things to regret and there are also many things to thank. In hard times, what's good news for others may not be good news for you.

Lan Wangji sat inside the Jingshi, still breathing. His eyes were bloodshot red and his lips were dry. He held the white ribbon in his hand tightly, not even letting it go, even for a second.

"Wangji... You need to eat..."

Lan Xichen walked into the room. He had the same bloodshot eyes and his hair was a mess.

"Xiongzhang... He isn't dead..."

"Wangji..."

Lan Xichen stood by the door, his eyes stung as more tears fell down.

"Without A-Ying here, it isn't Gusu."

"Home isn't home without warmth..."

Lan Wangji closed his eyes as he kissed Wei Wuxians' forehead ribbon.

"Eat now, Wangji..."

"Mn..."

Lan xichen exited the Jingshi as he walked back to the Ancestral hall. The main Lan Family gathered there, the atmosphere was silent and tense.

"Xichen."

"Yes, Fùqin?"

"Has Wangji eaten yet?"

"I delivered his food, he should be eating right now."

"Sit down."

Lan Xichen sat besides Lan Wu, who just sat there with dull eyes. It felt as if he lost his soul and his heart no longer pounded. Lan Qiren was...

"Qiren, have you eaten?"

Lan Qiren didn't answer. His lips were dryer than salt, his eyes were no different.

"Qiren..."

"Right now, please... I don't want to be okay..."

Lan Qiren stood up, shuddering. He began walking away with his tears staining the floor.

"I can't be okay..."

Lan Xichen frowned as he watched his uncle walk away. Currently, the Jin clan was helping in the renovation of the Cloud Recesses with the help of Jin Zixuan, who volunteered in helping in return for the kindness of Wei Wuxian.

"I'm going to the Library Pavilion."

Lan Xichen stood up as he began walking towards the Library Pavilion. He entered and directly closed the door behind him. He broke down as soon as he heard the click. His knees buckled as he fell on his knees. Banging his hand on the door.

"Why... Didn't I stop him?! Why didn't I move?! Why?!"

Lan Xichen punched tho door.

"WHY?!"

And again.

"WHY?!"

And again...

"WHY?!!!"

And again.

"First Young Master Lan...?"

Lan Xichens' head flung up as he looked behind him.

"L-Lady Wen... Young Master Jin... How...?-"

Lan Xichen inhaled sharply as he stood up and ran towards Wen Qing, getting on his knees.

"LADY WEN PLEASE!"

"Y-Young Master Lan! Please stand up!"

Wen Qing tried pulling Lan Xichen up.