Little Lan Demon

29. Hunting Memories

Lan Wangji is the second prince of the Lan clan, who awakens after fifteen days of unconsciousness.

During this time, Lan Wangji’s numerous wounds have begun to heal, yet he still endures significant pain.

The most alarming aspect of his condition is his total loss of memory regarding the past year, particularly anything related to Wei Wuxian and the Yunmeng Jiang sect.

Lan Wangji attempts to reintegrate into his life, he adopts the mischievous behavior that once defined him, oblivious to the true circumstances of his injuries.

Lan Wangji regains consciousness, he finds himself in a familiar yet strange environment, surrounded by his family.

Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen, his elder relatives, fabricate a story about how he was accidentally shot with arrows during archery practice.

This charming lie is intended to protect Lan Wangji from the darker truths of his past, and he is ever trusting, accepts their narrative without question.

Despite the pain coursing through his body, Lan Wangji quickly resumes his playful antics.

Lan Wangji's family, fully aware of his memory loss, attempts to maintain an air of normalcy.

Lan Wangji's inherent mischief returns as he interacts with his family, oblivious to the hidden tension surrounding him.

As Lan Wangji regains his strength, he becomes a source of both humor and chaos and his antics range from harmless pranks to misunderstandings that leave his family exasperated yet amused.

Lan Wangji is still resting on the bed but he deliberately splashes ink on the clothes of anyone who comes to see him because he enjoys causing mischief so much.

Lan Qiren is typically stern, nearly faints at the sight, while Lan Xichen struggles to maintain his composure, desperately trying to suppress laughter.

These moments of levity paint a picture of a prince trying to reclaim his life, but entirely unaware of the stakes involved.

Despite the comedic elements, a subtle undercurrent of sadness flows through Lan Wangji’s experiences.

Occasionally, Lan Wangji gazes out the window, and a vague ache settles in his heart and this pain, though inexplicable, hints at memories he cannot access.

Lan Wangji feels a strange connection to the outside world, as if something important is just out of reach.

The cold weather exacerbates Lan Wangji's physical discomfort, yet the emotional twinge he experiences remains even more perplexing.

Each time Lan Wangji looks out at the vast landscape, he senses a profound loss, but he cannot pinpoint its origin but his family watches with concern, knowing that the truth lies beneath his playful exterior.

After a few days, with the help of doctors, Lan Wangji is finally permitted to roam his room as he begins to engage in small activities, such as practicing calligraphy and attempting to play the guqin, though his fingers ache from the effort.

Lan Wangji's family indulges him, encouraging his creative pursuits as a means of healing.

Yet, with every stroke of Lan Wangji's brush or pluck of the strings, an unsettling feeling lingers in the back of his mind.

Lan Wangji plays, the melodies evoke fleeting emotions and fragments of a life lived fully but now forgotten.

Each note seems to resonate with something deeper, tugging at Lan Wangji's heartstrings.