Reap What You Sow

Chapter 9

Caihong made her way towards her room when she heard rushed footsteps behind her. With one swift move, she unsheath suibian and twirls around. Pointing her sword towards the person.
"Lady Hua, it's me, Huaisang. I do not mean you any harm any swear". He said while holding his hands up in the air to prove his point. She let her sword down and said. him.
"I am sorry. Please forgive me sect heir Nie". She gave a bow, and Huaisang shook his head, saying,
"It is fine, lady Hua. But are you fine. I can't believe that Madame Yu would stoop so low to attack you without reason". He gave her an apologetic look. Shrugging her shoulders, she said.
"It seems that I bring the worse out of people. I was just on my way to my room. Is there anything I can do for you Sect heir Nie". He shook his head, and she excused herself and walked off.

Huaisang watched her walk away. Tapping his fan against his hand, he could not help but think about her words earlier on. She did not say he or her brother. No, she said me. Could it be that she is Wei Wuxian just in a different body. But what happened that if it is him, how did he end up being in a woman's body. He turns around deep in thought as he makes his way towards the war room. He will wait until she is ready to share the truth with him. But he does not have to wonder from what she had said it is plain what had happened. Madame Yu tried to kill her and afterward threw her in the burial mounds. How she had survived is a mystery in itself as of now.

Caihong walked into her room. Anger coiling through her blood. She threw out silencing talismans and fell to her knees, and started screaming. Resentful energy and spiritual energy burst out of her as she fell forward on her hands. Tears streamed down her face as she gasped for breath. Heaving, she continued to gasp, and her shoulders shook as the tears continued to roll. After some time had passed, she stood up. Making her way over to the wash basin, she splashed water on her face. She took some time to compose herself before she made her way out the door and towards the dining hall for lunch. She saw Lan Zhan waiting for her. A small smile came across her face.

"You waiting for me, Lan Zhan. Oh, I am honored". She said with a smile.
"Yes. I was worried about you. How are you?". He asked with a worried voice and a small frown on his face.
"I'm fine, Lan Zhan. No need to worry". She tried to assure him, but the worry did not fade from his face as he looked at her.
"Really, Lan Zhan, I am". She said.
"You are not, so do not lie to me. Madame Yu had no right to try an attack you like that". He said, and she gave his arm a slight squeeze.
"Ah, don't worry, i can take care of myself. But forget about her can I talk to you before we  go in please". She asked him, and he nodded his head as she took his hand and led him away. Once they were alone, she looked around before she spoke.
"Lan Zhan about what we talked about. You know the cold cave and everything. Well, I except. I will marry you if you still want me". She said as she looked at him. Lan Zhan could not believe his ears and he said.
"Are you sure? I do not want you to do something against your will. I can wait. I do not mind". His eyes were searching her face, but all he could see was a smile on her face.
"I am sure Lan Zhan. More sure than I will ever be. I want to be your wife. I want to be by your side from this day forward forever and ever. That's, of course, if you will let me. Still want me". She said with earnest and sincerity in her voice.
Lan Zhan, without a word, took off his forehead ribbon and took her hand. He binds it around her wrist and places a soft kiss on her lips.

Shyly they pulled away. Both blushing." Shall we go". Lan Zhan asked, and Caihong shyly nodded her head as she looked at the white ribbon adorning her wrist now.They they made their way back towards the dining hall. Walking in everyone's eyes turned their way, especially towards Caihong. Whispers went through the room, some still talking about what had happened earlier between the two women.The two made their way towards where Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen were sitting. Coming closer, both men's eyes grew wide when they saw that Lan Zhan did not have his forehead ribbon on. They looked at Lan Zhan, then Caihong. That's when realization dawns on them. They both gave Lan Zhan a questioning look, and all he said he would tell them later. With that lunch was served and they eat started to eat. Many in the hall who saw the second jade without his forehead ribbon started to whisper amongst themselves. Wondering why he does not have it on.