It was late in Cloud Recesses, it was past curfew. At Wei Wuxian's sleeping quarters he was assigned when he came to his lights were still on. Wei Ying, Jiang Cheng, and Nie Huaisang were seen drinking Emperor's Smile and having late night conversations.
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"Oh no," Wei Ying said hiding his face in Lan Zhan's shoulder.
"What?" Lan Xichen asked.
"This is where Wei Ying gets me to drink," Lan Zhan answered.
"Oh," Lan Xichen was curious as to how that happened.
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On the screen, Wei Wuxian was seen teasing Jiang Cheng about his ideal person. Nie Huaisang was trying to stop Jiang Cheng. The three ended up tackling each other on the bed, Jiang Cheng trying to choke Wei Wuxian, and Nie Huaisang trying to pry Jiang Cheng off Wei Wuxian.
"What's going on here?" Lan Wangji asked loudly. His eyes were on Wei Ying as he was underneath the two boys.
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"Wangji looks angry but concerned at the same time," a girl stated.
"He is concerned for Wei Wuxian of course," Wen Ruohan told them, "he is probably angry for the other two trying to harm him."
Others just chuckled and giggled at the situation on the screen.
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To get out Jiang Cheng and Hauisang pretended to be sick and stormed out leaving Lan Wangji alone with Wei Wuxian. Lan Wangji turned to leave to go report his punishment, but he stuck something on my back causing me to stop in place.
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"What did he do?" Lan Xichen asked
"He put a talisman on his back," Jiang Cheng pointed out, "he used it on me once, it's a talisman that can make you do things against your will."
"I don't even remember what happened that night," Lan Zhan told them.
"I guess you'll find out," Lan Xichen said turning his attention back to the screen.
"I'm sorry for what is about to happen Lan Zhan," Wei Ying told him.
"It's okay, it in the past, might as well see what happened anyway," Lan Zhan said.
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"Lan Zhan, come here," Wei Ying commanded, "have a drink."
"That was all he had to say for his talisman to work? Beyond incredible," Jingyi said, "just using that one on A-Die managed to follow his order."
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After about ten seconds of drinking Emperor's Smile, Lan Wangji passed out. Wei Wuxian was confused.
Laughter filled the room, "shameless," Wangji said watching the scene unfold in front of him.
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Wei Ying struggled to get Lan Wangji over to the bed and lay him down. He then went to go clean up but was stopped when Lan Wangji started to get up off the bed. Wei Ying stopped him and brought him back. That repeated several times before he decided to just sit down on the floor beside him and wait for Lan Wangji to sleep.
"Lan Zhan, say Wei Ge ge," Wei Ying said.
"Wei...Ge..ge," Wangji answered in a drunk state.
Wei Wuxian then reached forward and tried to touch his forehead ribbon, "What is it?" Lan Wangji asked moving his head away.
"Finally a response from you," Wei Ying said, "your headband is tilted."
"Tilted?!" Wangji asked startled sitting up and started to try to adjust it.
Wei Ying reached up to try to help again but Wangji pushed his hand away, "don't!" Lan Wangji demanded and went back to adjusting it.
"Aiyo, it's still tilted let me help you," He said.
"What?!?" He said pushing his hand away now more annoyed.
"What is so special about that headband of yours anyway?" Wei Ying asked.
"They are sacred, only family and significant others can touch them," Lan Wangji answered.
Wei Ying chocked on some of his drink, "significant other?"
"What's so funny?" Lan Wangji asked.
"You and your clan are so boring and are bound by thousands of rules, I doubt you would ever marry," he mocked.
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Everyone looked at the two that are now married, "never marry?" Lan Xichen asked with a smirk.
"Okay. Okay, I get it," Wei Ying said, "I didn't expect me to be that person though."
"Still," Lan Xichen said, "how is our boring clan?"
"...it's fine...I am just...not fine. Your clan has not really been a toll on me. I've just been struggling personally."
"I'm hoping you feel better soon," Lan Xichen told him.
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Lan Wangji responded, "that is fine."
Wei Ying looked at me surprised that he did not defend himself but instead just be okay with his words.
"Your father must be rigid and your mother to be just as boring," Wei Wuxian told him.
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"Ugh, I'm sorry for my improper behavior and words, Mr. and Mrs. Lan," Wei Wuxian said cupping his hands with a bow.
"It's alright, son, you didn't know," Wangji's father replied.
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"I don't have a mother," Wangji told him.
"What are you talking about? You can't be born out of a rock," Wei Ying said. There was a silent pause for a moment when Wei Ying realized he said very potentially hurtful words, "Actually, my parents died when I was little," Wei Ying said, "it's been so long that I do not remember their faces. I do recall one scene though, my parents on either side of my as I was riding a donkey. I was smiling and laughing but I don't remember the conversation."
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"Aww, my A'Ying," Cangse said going over to hug her son, "I'm so sorry we left you so soon. I promise we will be around for a long time this time."
Wei Ying smiled, "I love you, A-Niang."
"I love you too, my son," she said in response.
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"Lan Zhan, here's a drink to you, to us...May we never forget what it worth remembering or remember what is best forgotten."
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"What a quote," Jingyi said, "I'm doing to keep that in mind."
"You should," Wei Ying told him, "I should listen to my own advice."
Lan Zhan hugged Wei Ying tightly from behind. Wei Ying turned his head slightly so his nose was rubbing against Lan Zhan's cheek. Wei Ying always felt comfort in Lan Zhan's arms. He found Lan Zhan's arms to be his warmth, strength, comfort, and security. It also felt like home in his arms; like he belongs there. He feels complete being held. Wei Ying pressed his lips against Lan Zhan's jaw. Lan Zhan leaned into his lips feeling comfort and love from him.
"I think now is a good time for a break," Baoshan insisted, "I bet everyone is getting hungry."
"Yes," some of juniors said together.
Baoshan smiled, "I have everything set for all of you."
With a snap of her fingers everyone was sent back to their rooms for lunch. Wei Ying was thankful for some one on one time with Lan Zhan. He wanted to step out from the screening for a bit. He knows what's to come and he isn't sure if he is prepared for it.
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FanfictionWei Ying has died once. Twice if you count the day he was dropped into the burial mounds. He was someone who fought for what was right, but was wronged for it and his life was the cost. Now, a few years after everything had ended, With Jin Guangyao...
