Fluffy WangXian Oneshots Book Two

Come Back To Gusu With Me Part 26

When Wei Ying wakes up, soft tender golden eyes are watching him full of love.

"Good...ah, whatever it is." He yawns, appreciating Lan Zhan's firm muscles under his cheek. "How are you feeling, my love?"

"I am happy."

Wei Ying giggles. "That's great. Um, so what do you remember about - what time is it?"

"Just past two in the morning. Wei Ying has time to rest." Lan Zhan kisses his hair.

"Oh-" Wei Ying sits up so fast that he makes himself dizzy. "We were supposed to follow Wen Qing! She's got Jiang Cheng, and um, so there's lots to tell you, but I can do that on the way!" He goes to get up but is gently pulled back into Lan Zhan's arms. "Huh?"

"Xiongzhang came by. He explained everything despite my inability to recall details."

"Details? Is that what we're calling numerous attempts to kill Jiang Cheng? Pfffft!"

"It is good to know I am consistent," Lan Zhan replies primly, ignoring his betrothed who can't stop laughing. "He also said that it will be better to make important decisions on a good night's rest and not to worry, Wen Qing has incapacitated Jiang WanYin so he cannot hurt anyone. Also, A-Yuan fell asleep with Shufu."

"Wow. Shufu, huh? He's really taken to our little Radish, hasn't he?"

"Mn. I told him we intend to adopt him. Popo confessed that she finds it difficult to run around after him now." Lan Zhan begins carding his fingers through Wei Ying's hair methodically, long, even strokes to lull him back to sleep. "Jiang YanLi arrived a while ago. Wei Ying will be able to meet her later on. She is resting."

Wei Ying sighs gustily. "Okay. But I can't believe Jiang Cheng didn't like the talking part of his attempted therapy. Why do you think it didn't work on him?"

Lan Zhan spends a moment thinking about it. "Therapy is nuanced, subtle. Perhaps not the best way for all. I believe that is why Nie MingJue decided he should train."

"Yeah, I guess Jiang Cheng is far from being subtle. And I suppose that different methods fit different personalities, so it shouldn't be such a surprise."

"Mn. Wei Ying is adaptable and open to new ideas." He sounds far too smug and proud of him.

"Lan Zhan! Didn't I tell you to warn me before you say something like that?" Wei mumbles, hiding his face in Lan Zhan's chest and earning a small huff of amusement. "I like this, though. It's nice not having to rush around."

"Mn." Lan Zhan enjoys this with Wei Ying. Before, he used to think beds were just for sleeping, but nowadays, they use their bed for so many more activities. Not just for dual cultivation but reading to each other, meaningful conversations, and just relaxing together.

"I think therapy never stops," Wei Ying murmurs slowly.

Good, he's falling back to sleep. "Mn?"

"Like, when you've been given the tools to help yourself, you carry on doing it outside of the sessions, you know? I find I'm constantly checking my reactions and how comfortable I am with some situations. And I'm mostly okay, but if I'm not, then I will do the necessary steps on how to get myself out of them."

"That is a healthy approach. Sleep now, Wei Ying." Lan Zhan purposefully makes his voice lower, calmer, reassuring Wei Ying that it's safe to sleep some more. Only when his breathing evens out, Lan Zhan also closes his own eyes.

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Wen Qing calls for a meeting after breakfast.

Nie MingJue and Nie Huaisang are also present, seated next to XiChen. On his other side are Lan Zhan and Wei Ying, Jiang YanLi, and the Wen Siblings. Healer Fei and Lan Daifu are here, too.