The Lotus Pier is oddly quiet. Other than whipping, usually this place was bustling with life and noises from the juniors.
The sounds of the whips don't sound like skin, the three were guessing it was only hit on the ground.
"WHO DARE SPREAD THOSE NASTY RUMORS? EXPLAIN YOURSELF!" and with another. And another. The distant rumble of thunder begins to sound and this is when the three grew concerned.
They rushed to the training grounds were countless of servants are seen lined up, sweating and afraid. At the center of the group. Despite still in his inner robes and loose unruly hair, he outshined everyone else. With his eyes almost looking like thunder had hit solid ground, he sounds his thunderous whip Zidian again. And again. And again. Until one, wearing the same purple robe, indicating that he is, indeed a disciple of the Jiang Clan, kneeled before Jiang Cheng, bowing at his feet, saying words of mercy and asking for forgiveness.
How could Jiang Cheng ever forgive a person, who says nothing but lies about him sleeping with a prostitute? Not once, not in his honor will he ever do so. As he says. He could never forgive him. Never.
Jiang Cheng grips hard on Zidian and waves it in the air. Abruptly, Wei Ying dives into action and clutches Jiang Cheng's wrist. Forbidding him to continue.
"You." Jiang Cheng said coldly, pushing Wei Ying to the side.
Jiang Cheng raises Zidian again, attempting to whip the disciple before Wei Ying could interrupt, a small voice came from behind the line of disciples, "He will die..!" A female disciple ran towards them, "Please..! I will take the punishment in his stead. Spare him please!"
"And you would rather die in his place? He yells, "I have been disrespected by my own people. How many do you think have known of the rumor? Thousands! My reputation had been disrespected by this wretched vermin and you think I would care if he died?"
The girl, dressed in purple cried and sobbed, "And you would just kill him because of such a lowly excuse? You are not a befitting leader!"
Jiang Cheng laughed, "Lowly?" - he steps closer to the girl, their faces just inches away from each other, "You call spreading untrue information 'lowly'?"
Jiang Cheng wanted to snap this girls head but was abruptly stopped by Lan Xichen.
"Sect Leader Jiang, you are talking to a woman. Please remain calm."
Lan Xichen gave him a comforting smile. It was not comfort for Jiang Cheng though, rather 'discomfort' is the right term. He lowered Zidian and remaind composure.
"Ahem," Jiang Cheng cleared his throat, "Life Imprisonment. Consider yourself lucky." He glared at the girl and the kneeling man.
Everyone was dismissed and the three guests were entertained with tea inside a room with extensive woodwork and potted landscape.
Jiang Cheng greets the two jades and shows a hint of vex. Probably towards Wei Ying or the two jades.
"What brings you here? Visiting any time you want to, Wei Ying." He was properly dressed now, his inner robes hidden and his hair tied like it always was; into a bun, exposing the side of his neck which shone a mix of yellow and white and pink.
Wei Ying shrugged, "Why not? It won't hurt a fly"
His eyebrow twitched, "You're not welcome here." Smirking as he goes, sipping from his earth-like and herb smelling black tea.
The two jades were quiet. However, under the table, Lan Wangji is tightly gripping his robe, leaving wrinkled silk.
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Wraith
FanfictionAfter Jin Guangyao's death, Lan Xichen put himself in seclusion, blaming himself for the death of his dear friend. 3 years had passed, a part of the incident is still left in the deepest part of his heart, but he could not throw his responsibilitie...
