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🔹𝕱𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖙𝖞 𝕺𝖓𝖊🔹

It was almost afternoon but still Wei Wuxian had not woken up.

Lan Wangji knew Wei Wuxian was a late sleeper and that he woke up late too. But ever since they got married, Wei Wuxian had tried his best to change his sleeping schedule. He had tried to sleep as early as possible and woke up earlier too. Sometimes, he had succeeded in sleeping early but most of the time, he woke up late. But if course, not this late! And that was what making Lan Wangji worry.

He did not know if Wei Wuxian was purposely sleeping for so long due to last night argument between Lan Wangji and Yu Ziyuan. He did not know if Wei Wuxian simply did not want to see him so had locked himself in the room. Or, he did not know if Wei Wuxian was actually asleep. Anyways, no matter what reason it was, it still gave a dejected feeling for Lan Wangji to be without Wei Wuxian.

Lan Wangji was currently at the training grounds watching the disciples practise swords. Every now and then, he corrected the postures of some disciples who were still young to hold a sword. Although, no one has asked him to do so, he still wanted to teach them as it could lead to serious risks, if he fails to do so.

Lan Wangji did not know how long it had been passed and he had been training the disciples when a he saw a golden spiritual butterfly fly towards him. Lan Wangji knitted his brows. This spiritual butterfly was used by his clan to convey messages at a very high speed. And none would use their spiritual energy to a deliver a message unless it was something... Very important!

Lan Wangji extended his hand for the butterfly to settle and then he closed his eyes, transferring the spiritual energy on the butterfly to himself, to know what the message was.

His heart slipped a beat and he sensed soe danger when the he read the message out aloud in his mind. 'Come to Gusu. At once, immediately!' It said.

Lan Wangji knew well that he would not be summoned to Gusu unless it was something very important. And that too, immediately! He had come to Yunmeng, to his husband's home and since the message was from his uncle, he knew that he would not called upon for any simpler matters. If he was summoned, it meant that he was really needed.

Lan Wangji hurried to their room, he was surprised to see the door open. He slid in but the room was empty. There was no Wei Wuxian!

Lan Wangji walked hurriedly to all the possible places Wei Wuxian could be but to his utter horror, Wei Wuxian was no where!

"Wangji, you look tensed." Jiang Yanli said when she spotted him on the lake beside her room.

Instead of answering her, Lan Wangji said, "Where is Wei Ying?"

"Mother called him." She said, looking down.

Lan Wangji was confused. Why would Madam Yu call Wei Wuxian now? May be, it was due to last night. He clenched his fists and was almost about to go into the direction of ancestral hall where he knew Yu Ziyuan must be punishing Wei Wuxian, when Jiang Yanli said, "It's better of you don't go."

Lan Wangji stopped in his tracks. "Where is Sect leader Jiang?"

"Father has gone to Qinghe, early in the morning."

Lan Wangji closed his eyes. There was no way to save Wei Wuxian now! And it was all because of him! He shoulders sank, thinking of all the horrible things Madam Yu could do to Wei Wuxian when he remembered the message from his uncle.

"Shijie," he said, "Could you do me a favour?"

"What is it?"

"Could you please tell Wei Ying that I left for Gusu as I was summoned to be there as soon as I could"

"Is everything alright?" She asked, worry filled in her tone.

"I do not know." Lan Wangji answered truthfully.

"When will you be back?" She questioned next.

"I am unsure." Lan Wangji looked down for he did not want to leave.

"Alright, I will pass him the message." Jiang Yanli said and gave him an assuring smile indicating that things would be okay.

She soon packed him some food and with a heavy heart, Lan Wangji waved her good bye. He did not want to leave but he had to. He hoped that he would be back with Wei Wuxian soon.

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"Jiang Cheng, did you see Lan Zhan?" Wei Wuxian questioned, later in the evening, once his punishment was over. He was made to kneel to reflect on his mistake last night, which he still did not know what it was.

"You should first look out for yourself. He would be fine on his own." Jiang Cheng scoffed.

"But, where is he?" Wei Wuxian emphasized.

"How would I know?" Jiang Cheng gave him a disbelieving look.

"You should have told that sooner." Wei Wuxian said, running away on search of Lan Wangji.

Wei Wuxian could not find Lan Wangji anywhere. No one had seen Lan Wangji after noon either. He had been last spotted at the training grounds but there was no trace of him now.

The sun was setting down and it had begun to dark when Wei Wuxian asked Jiang Yanli, panting hard from all the running.

"Shijie, did you see Lan Zhan?" He asked.

"A-Xian, I am sorry. I did not know that you were back from punishment. I should have told you sooner."

"What is it?" Wei Wuxian asked, puzzled.

"Wangji left." Jiang Yanli stated.

"What?!" Wei Wuxian yelled, hoping that he must have misheard.

"A-Xian, Wangji received a message from his uncle asking to come back as immediately as possible. He wanted to inform you but you were in punishment so I could not let him see you. He asked me to tell you."

"But, what's so hurry? We could have left together! Anyways, it's alright. Shijie, will you tell Uncle Jiang that I left for Gusu?"

"A-Xian, but..." Jiang Yanli was cut off by a loud yelling.

"Wei Wuxian, Wei Wuxian!" Jiang Cheng came running.

"A-Cheng, slow down."

"What's up?" Wei Wuxian inquired.

"Father is back." Jiang Cheng panted.

"So?" Wei Wuxian pushed.

"He... He said us to get... Ready to leave..."

"Leave? Where?" Jiang Yanli questioned.

"Qishan." Jiang Cheng said.

"What?! Why?!" Wei Wuxian found himself screaming.

"For indoctrination."

"No way! I am not going. I am going to Gusu to find Lan Zhan." Wei Wuxian said, leaving to meet Jiang Fengmian.

But Jiang Cheng stopped him.

"Lan Wangji must also be present at the indoctrination. You can meet him there. Father us to get ready. We have to leave tonight." Jiang Cheng said.

"I am not..."

"A-Xian, I think A-Cheng is right. You go and pack your bag. You could meet Lan Wangji tomorrow at the indoctrination.

So, with a heavy heart, Wei Wuxian packed his bag and left in the dark of the night to Qishan, hoping to meet Lan Wangji there, all good and well!