Fate

Ch. 63

Wuxian and Wangji had disappeared for the rest of that day in their room. Lan Xichen decided he wasn't going to bother with reasoning with Wangji anymore that day as well. He was taken aback by Wangji's comment about him not being around his child and having Wangji raise it. Lan Xichen understands that Wangji has been upset with him but he just felt like that was a blow right to the face. Xichen didn't return for a few days. He would when Baoshan was supposedly going to show up. It was actually about five days later when Xichen received word of Baoshan's appearance.

As for Wangji and Wuxian, they were doing better. They spent a good part of their afternoons together in the backyard for some fresh air, but also to train a little bit. The two have their swords back and they wanted to learn some new things they can do for becoming an immortal. The two did not necessarily know what kind of abilities they had but they still explored the possibilities.

The day Baoshan arrived, the two were outside in the backyard. Yibo and Zhan were inside. They were relaxing for a while together as they needed some alone time. With Wangji and Wuxian outside, Zhan and Yibo were inside cuddling on the couch watching a movie. As they laid there on the couch, someone knocked at the door.

"I will get it," Zhan said and went to open the door.

"Hello," the guest said.

"Hi, you must be Baoshan?" Xiao Zhan questioned as he let her in.

"That is correct, it seems my grandson was true to his word and told you I was coming," Baoshan said.

"He did," Zhan said, "though that day was a stressful day for him and his partner."

"I am aware of their pain," Baoshan said, "I have some things I'd like to talk to them about."

"They are out back," Zhan said, "in fact it is a nice day outside today if you want to talk outside? I can call Yibo's brother to get Wangji's brother here."

"I would appreciate that and talking outside sounds like a good idea," Baoshan agreed, "if it's alright, I'd like to go to them while we wait for the others."

"Of course," Zhan said and led her to the backyard.

Baoshan let herself out while Zhan went to go get the others. Baoshan looked at the two young men in the yard sparring. She seemed impressed with their forms, techniques, skills, and ability to match each other all the while challenge each other. She was actually hoping that she could convince the two to stay with her at her secluded mountain and she could teach them everything she knows about immortality and the things they could achieve.

"Lan Zhan, you and I still match up pretty well," Wuxian said, "I may be a bit rusty as it's been a while since I have used a sword, but I am having a nice time."

Wangji smiled, "having fun as well," he said, "did you want to take a break? We have been practicing for a few hours now."

"That sounds like a good idea," Wuxian said as he sheathed his sword and turned to patio to get a drink. He froze mid-step upon seeing the sudden guest, "ugh, hello, we didn't realize we had company, our apologies."

"Nonsense, you two were lost in the moment, I cannot fault you for that. I was also impressed with your skills," she said, "I am guessing you realized who I am?"

Wuxian nodded and walked up to her, "it's a pleasure to finally meet you...would you prefer Baoshan or Wai Po?"

"For you and your fiancé, Wai Po is fine," Baoshan said, "come sit with me. Xiao Zhan is calling for Xichen and the Wen siblings. When they arrive we can discuss what I came for. Well some of what I came for. My offer still stands to let you and your partner to stay with me at my mountain. It's secluded and no one has to know you have returned either. I also wanted to take you both as disciples and teach you everything I know about immortality."

Wuxian and Wangji sat with her at the patio table, "Lan Zhan and I have actually talked about it and we would like to come with you. Maybe one day he and I will return to the main world of the sects and travel but we think it's a good way for me to get comfortable being back in our own timeline," Wuxian explained.

"It will," Baoshan said, "I am also allowing refuge for Wen Qing, Wen Ning, and A'Yuan, who I can also take in as disciples. I am sure Lan Xichen would like to return to the sect and I am willing to help him get there."

"Thank you," Wuxian said and felt as if a ton of weight was lifted off his shoulders upon hearing what Baoshan offered.

Lan Xichen, Wen Ning, and Wen Qing arrived with Haikuan and the two little boys at Zhan and Yibo's. Once everyone was there, they went to discuss everything outside. A'Yuan and Fanxing went to go play together as usual.

"So, you are the sect leader to the Lan Sect and has been causing my grandson more grief than he needs," Baoshan said holding a slight grudge. Baoshan knows everything as she has been keeping an eye on everyone and she wasn't impressed with Lan Xichen as he hasn't made much of an effort to change his mindset on what happened to Wuxian, "you even go as far as making him question his self-worth. Must be proud of yourself."

Wei Wuxian had never seen anyone talk that way to Lan Xichen. Wangji was also surprised but he didn't mind as he felt like his brother needed to hear it, "I have been trying to apologize," Xichen said.

"And each apology leads to another misunderstanding between you and your brother or you and my grandson," Baoshan said, "I am here because I am willing to help you return home. I don't know when you would see your brother again as he and Wuxian have decided to come stay with me. The option is there for Wen Qing and Wen Ning as well as A'Yuan as they are Wens, and apparently Wens are frowned upon. It won't matter if you marry her or not, you will only hurt her more by constantly putting her in harms way. Why? Because, yes she would be your wife and many would respect that but there will always be someone out to hurt her, no matter how much you try to protect her. Look where it got your mother and father."

"You know nothing about our parents," Xichen said.

"Oh believe me I do, I may live in a secluded mountain but I still get news of everything that happens in the cultivation world. You think I don't know the lengths your father went through just to protect your mother only for her to die anyway? Your mother has been slowly poisoned since the day she had her second son. Why do you think she died so suddenly? A young woman who was healthy one day and sick the next?"

"I-is that true?" Wangji asked, "poison?"

"I am sorry young one, but it is," Baoshan said, "I lost my best friend. It seems that the main bloodline of the Lan family had some sort of hidden curse as they all had lost their significant other so badly. Lan Yi was my best friend. As it was her duty to have an heir, she married for the sake of her sect, but she and I were secretly in love with each other. After the news of her death, I secluded myself from the world but I kept watch. Not only the Lans but it seems my grandson got caught up in this as he lost his parents too. They wouldn't have died if it was not for Jin Guangshan and Jiang Fengmian."

"W-What?" Wuxian asked, "What do you mean?"

"They set up their deaths," Baoshan explained, "Jin Guangshan had played his part by finding the most dangerous and vicious beasts he could and let the lose near your parents location. Jiang Fengmian thought if Wei Changze was out of the way he'd have a chance with my daughter but he was already married to Yu Ziyuan. Cangse ended up dying by taking her own life. She couldn't live without her husband, even though she knew she had a son to get back to. Jiang Fengmian took it upon himself to raise you but you ended up being abused due to his choices."

Wei Wuxian was stunned speechless, as well as Wangji. They lost their parents in such terrible ways. Lan Xichen was shocked as well. He never knew the reason behind his mother's death. Now that he knows, he felt it was better not to take Wen Qing as a wife as he didn't want her to have the same fate.