A Ghost of Snow

37. Wedding and After

He never thought he would live to see such a day in his life, Wei Wuxian sat facing the mirror, dressed in red, for a change, his hair hung neatly in multiple braids that his Senior Sister and Little Snow had meticulously done for him. His silver eyes sparkled with joy as he smiled at the thought of seeing Lan Zhan dressed similarly. He couldn't wait to see him, to get married to him, to be with him for the rest of his life. However, a little sadness loomed in the corner of his heart, that kept reminding him of how little time he would get to live the dream that his life was right now. He shoved all the negativity to the very bottom, it was a day to be celebrated and he didn't want to ruin it.

"It's time to go.", Jaing Yanli said cupping his face and gently stroking his cheeks, when she let go, he immediately started walking towards the main hall without uttering a word, he was too happy to put it into words and he couldn't wait to see his Lan Zhan any longer.

He was joined by two little people midway, who were dressed in similar red robes, Wei Wuxian smiled picking them up in hiw arms, "Xian Gege you look pretty.", the two chorused.

"Well, you don't look too bad yourself.", he bellowed.

"We got the same robes as you because A-Yuan said that he should look the same as you and Rich Brother.", Lan Qi said with a toothy grin, "Also I turn six in a few days, the governess said I get to have a new name then, can you choose one for me? She said I can't name myself after food, but that's all I can think of."

"Why not? I will think of a good name for you.", he said putting them down, "Now let's go see your Rich Brother."

"Xian Gege, why can't I have a new name like Xiao Qi?", A-Yuan sulked holding onto Wei Wuxian's finger.

"Don't you have one already, my Little Raddish?"

"That doesn't count.", he stubbornly kept looking forward and pouting but didn't stop walking.

Wei Wuxian smiled at the little boy's antics, "How about we let you Rich Brother pick one for you? I pick one for Xiao Qi and he picks one for you."

"Really!?", A-Yuan finally smiled excitedly, "Then you tell him to pick a good one."

Wei Wuxian stopped in his steps when he realized they were already at the entrance of the Mail Hall, when he looked up, his eyes met with golden ones that stood at the other end of the doorway. He felt his heart stop for a minute, if Lan Zhan in white was handsome, Lan Zhan in red robes was equivalent to a God who descended to grace them with his presence. He slowly walked forward, looking at his soon to be husband in complete awe, in his head he was jumping in joy and excitement because this beautiful man was going to be his for a lifetime. He looked into those golden pools of molten lava and figured that they held the same emotions as his own, Lan Zhan's lips were even slightly curled upwards giving a hint of a smile expressing in subtle ways of how happy he was.

His kness buckled as he stood facing the most beautiful person in the room, fortunately the same person was there to hold him up. The rest of the ceremony went about in a daze for Wei Wuxian and he found himself sitting on the bed in the Jingshi again waiting for his husband to join him.

He didn't have to wait for long though, Lan Zhan soon walked in holding a tray full of Wei Wuxian's favourite food, he smiled softly looking at the one waiting for him.

How Lan Wangji felt was not much different from Wei Wuxian. He was in daze, a few days back, he could only dream of getting married to Wei Ying, to freely express how much he loved and cared for the one that the world feared, and today, he sat there looking at the beatiful person clad in red from head to toe.

"Wei Ying.", he softly called while carressing the said person's face.

"Umm.."

"I love you."

"Lan Zhan, I love you too."

Lan Wangji looked at the boy sitting in front of him, his silver eyes telling him the stories of his past, his sufferings and joys alike, he looked at his lips, and then his eyes again, "May I?", he asked longing to close any distance between them, he looked at Wei Ying in anticipation waiting for his answer but he didn't respond. Maybe, he wasn't ready yet, Lan Wangji preapred to get up and ready the food but Wei Ying stopped him, holding his hand tightly and nodded, his cheeks red.

"You don't have to...", he didn't get to finish though, he was cut off by the sweet voice of his husband, "I know, I want to."

That was all he needed to hear before, he slid one hand behind Wei Ying's neck, and other was intertwined with his hand, he pulled him close and sealed their lips together. In that moment, no one else existed, there was only Wei Ying in his world. His lips tasted sweet like loquats he had once offered him, Wei Ying's hand touched his clothed chest and he felt sparks going through his spine, he felt intoxicated like the one time he had drunk Wei Ying's favourite Emperor's Smile.

He wanted to hold his Wei Ying close, hig him, kiss him and never let him go, his heart pounded against his chest at the thought of holding his love forever. He kissed him even more passionately, his actions being reciprocated, which made him feel blessed and content. He was happy, his love was right there in his arms, all that he had ever dreamed of had come true. The most beautiful person, he had ever laid eyes on was there with him. He pulled back from the kiss and leaned his forehead against Wei Ying's, both of them panting.

"Who would have thought that Hanguang-Jun was so fierce? Lan Zhan how do you maintain that poker face of yours with this amount of-"

"Shut up."

Wei Ying's melodious laughter rang in his ears like music, "Second Brother Lan, that's not a very nice thing to say to your newly wedded husband. Is it!?"

Lan Wangji's ears were a deep crimson by this time, he quietly stood up and arranged the table for them to eat which earned him a pout from his husband.

"Hey! Lan Zhan, I don't want to eat now, there is something else that I have in mind. How about we-"

"Wei Ying, don't. Have dinner first.", Lan Wangji quickly stopped him, looking away with a blush that now even tinted his face and neck.

"LAN ZHAN!", Wei Wuxian quickly looked away too, "WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT!? I WAS ONLY GOING TO TELL YOU THAT LAN QI WANTED ME TO PICK OUT A COURTESY NAME FOR HIM, AND I MIGHT HAVE PROMISED A-YUAN THAT YOU WILL PICK OUT ONE FOR HIM."

"Hm.", that was Lan Wangji could say now to manage the embarrassment he had brought upon himself. "Eat."

For the first time Wei Wuxian didn't dare to speak and the food was eaten in silence. None of the two dared to look at the other, let alone talk.

The silence was only broken once they lay on the bed with Wei Wuxian's head plopped on Lan Wangji's chest, "Lan Zhan, what do you think I should pick as Lan Qi's courtesy name?"

"Whatever Wei Ying decides will be good."

"But he's such a sweet child, I don't want to disappoint him.", Wei Wuxian pouted.

"He is. Wei Ying won't disappoint."

"Lan Zhan, we are married now. Why are you still so stiff? Speak a little more, help me out a little.", Wei Wuxian sighed.

"Lan Qi is a bright boy, he is mischievous and also looks beautiful, just like Wei Ying. His name should also be something that complements him.", Lan Wangji said, while his hand kept stroking Wei Ying'd curls.

"Eh!? I know you love me very much Lan Zhan but I don't think naming him after myself is such a good idea."

Lan Wangji's lips twitched, why was Wei Ying so intelligent and yet so stupid!?, "Sleep.", he said waving to put out the candle.

"But-"

"Wei Ying!"

"Lan Zhan!"

Lan Wangji pecked his forehead and kept moving his hand gently in his hair as if coaxing a child. Not long after, he felt Wei Ying's breathing even out and soft snores escaped his lips, Lan Wangji smiled to himself, in that moment he held the world in his arms. All he had ever wanted was there, lying on his chest, peacefully sleeping.

That night, he slept content with a human blanket covering him, the warmth of a thousand suns was with him. There was nothing more he could ask for, because this one person that he so dearly loved belonged to him forever.