Changing Fate (Wangxian FanFic)

Acceptance

Madam Yu had her sword in hand and her Zidian was sparking from her rage. She made her first move with a strike of her sword. I blocked and countered with my own sword strike. Our dance was harsh and fierce, clean, and thrill seeking.

When I was within reach, she lashed out her Zidian. With a quick reaction, I took out my zither and countered with chord assassination. She said as not expecting it to be such a strong rebound. She should have known Gusu Lan Clan's zither techniques are not to be taken lightly. The rebound from the strike was so strong, that it had me take a few steps back to readjust myself.

Still with my zither, I played the chord assassination again. Madam Yu had little time to block and was struck with it, causing her to kneel down. She held her stomach as if she was not only shocked but in pain.

She looked furious, her anger caused her to gain some adrenaline and lash her Zidian once more. I block with Bichen and without a second for recovery I managed to get between her Zidian and sword to kick her at the chest. She fell back and took a knee coughing up blood.

"I concede," she said out of breath, not wanting to continue, "that strike hurt and I'm not as young as I used to be. You are a strong competitor, Lan Wangji."

I nodded and bowed to her, "I trust you remembered our deal."

"I will not say anything harsh about that boy again," She said, "I just want to tell you, I hope you know what you are doing."

"I do know what I am doing," I told her, "I love Wei Ying, and I will stand by him and fight by his side and fight for him if he is looked down upon. He is human just like the rest of us. He has feelings and all he has ever tried to do was impress you and gain your approval. He admires your strength."

Madam Yu nodded and said nothing more. She just went back to her husband and followed back to Yashi.

"We agree with the engagement and allow Wei Wuxian to move here if he so chooses until the wedding," Shufu said after a few moments of silence in Yashi.

"Yes," Jiang Fengmian agreed, "just as long as he visits from time to time. The other disciples love learning from him so I think they would like to see he now and again."

"I will visit, Uncle Jiang," Wei Ying said in assurance.

"How are A'Cheng and A'Li feeling about this?" Madam Yu asked.

It amazed me how fast her mood switched. After that one battle it was like some of her pride was gone. I wondered if she was okay with the loss or embarrassed by it. Either way, I am happy with the results. Wei Ying does not have to worry about Madam Yu being horrible to him ever again. Even though she is an arrogant woman, I will vow to help protect her clan from the massacre that is to come later. I know Wei Ying will want that same thing as well, despite her treatment.

"A-Niang, A'Cheng and I are fine with it," Yanli said, "Plus, A'Xian did promise. If he makes a promise it won't be an empty one. He would beat himself up to death of he can't live up to it."

I know exactly what she means by that. Wei Ying makes a promise he sticks to it. The one he made to his brother in his past life, that was a hard choice and difficult to fulfill. Giving up his core and giving it to his brother was possibly as close as he could get to fulfilling it. If he spoke the truth then, he would have been able to keep it and I'm sure the two would have learned to move past it.

The two nodded and turned back to my brother, "Since it is a fairly decent travel back to Yunmeng, would you like to stay for the remainder of the day?" Xiongzhang asked, "we can make arrangements for you."

"That would actually be nice," Jiang Fengmian answered.

"I will get a disciple to set up your guest quarters," Xiongzhang said with a bow and left.

"Will A'Xian continue to teach here?" Fengmian asked out of curiosity.

"We have spots that are available," Shufu said, "we have a talisman class we just added a few years ago, he has a talent in terms of talismans, we are even making a new building just for that purpose alone, so he can create as he so choose."

"Explosion proof I hope," Madam Yu interjected.

"It will be," Shufu said with a huff, "he warned us about that...plus it is normal when crafting talismans for them to backfire if it is not done carefully."

"I promise to behave but also be myself. I don't want to change myself to fit in but I will do my best not to cause trouble," Wei Ying said.

"I trust you, Wei Ying," I told him.

He smiled at me with such fondness. I love seeing that smile of his. That first night we met on our first life, he broke the ward and he smiled. I knew then that his smile was something special to me. Little did I know that smile because a drug to me. A drug so strong I have become addicted and I refuse to be cured from it. That smile broke the ice on my heart that stuck when my mother died. Wei Ying gave me that warm back. I realized that I need him more than he may need me.

We all departed and I went back to Jingshi with Wei Ying, "did you want to get back to your work?" I asked him on our way.

"I will get back to it tomorrow after Uncle Jiang and Madam Yu leave. I have gone a few days of working anyway so I want to catch up on some sleep at least. I'm sure you would want me to do that anyway," he told me.

I smiled, "I just want you healthy, safe, and happy," I told him.

He took my hand, "I am the happiest I have ever been," he said and leaned closer to me and whispered, "Madam Yu seemed to not expect to lose like that."

"She took the challenge," I said, "and I did it to get her to be nicer to you and leave you alone."

"And I am grateful," he said and kissed my jawline on my right side, "you have been so wonderful to me. I have finally found someone who cares for me so much they would fight for me. I love you for that. I would do the same for you of course, it is all just so new to me."

"I know," I told him, "I assure you, you will only get more spoiled by me, that I am sure."

"You should be careful," he warned, "I might become naughty if I am too spoiled."

"I will just have to punish you if that were the case," I told him as we enter the house.

"What punishment?" He asked.

"I'll tie you to the bed and do what ever I please to you," I told him in a flirting type of manner.

"I might enjoy it," he teased back.

"We will see now won't we," I told him, "for now, get some rest and I will wake you for dinner."

He nodded, "won't you stay with me until I am asleep?" He asked showing his bottom lip and flashing puppy like eyes at me.

I smiled at his puppy eyes, he looked so cute, "of course I can," I said and snuggled with him on the bed, "now get some sleep."

He nodded his head with a hum and placed it on my chest along with his right hand. His other hand wrapped under me in a comforting embrace. I found myself stroking and playing with his hair. He leaned in and followed my hand's movement. My other hand was on his back rubbing it in circles. He is my Wei Ying, and I will always be happy to cuddle him like this.