Talking To The River

Talking to the River 14

Thank all you for your support, I'm very grateful to everybody reading, liking, commenting to this story! And thank you for coming this far with me! This story is almost over, the next episode will probably be the last :(. I'm thinking of writing another fanfiction though😌
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~~The Cloud Recesses~~

Wei WuXian and Wei Yang arrived at the Cloud Recesses in the evening. Wei WuXian's laughter could be heard from afar, Lan WangJi heard it from the the Jinshi. He was a little uncertain about how he should act but he still walked outside and towards Wei brothers. He wanted to see Wei WuXian. Lan WangJi kept his straight face. When he saw Wei WuXian his eyes got fixed on his lovers. Wei WuXian realized Lan WangJi's hiatus and spoke "Lan Zhan, we're back! Sorry we are a little late"

Seeing Wei WuXian's smiling face, even though he still felt bitter, Lan WangJi's chest was filled with warmth. Wei WuXian felt his relief and widened his smile. He wanted to walk towards Lan WangJi but he stepped on a small rock and his face twisted a little. He was trying to keep his composure and hide his bandages but that small rock ruined his plans. Lan WangJi didn't miss the change of expression on his face. He already knew about Wei WuXian's wounds but he still felt discomfort. Wei WuXian spoke hurriedly "It's okay Lan Zhan, it's just a few small wounds. They're already healing"

Lan WangJi shoved disapproval "You promised to come back in one piece"

Wei WuXian looked blank for a second but after remembering his promise before leaving he bursted out in laughter "Hahahahahha, Lan Zhan you know, it always amazes me how you remember these details. It's not that my limbs are detached. They're just some cuts Hanguang-Jun." He shook his legs, showing how healthy they are with a flirtatious smile.

Lan WangJi looked at his loved ones heart warming smile. He couldn't help the curve forming on his lips for a second. Wei WuXian was stunned seeing one of Lan WangJi's rare smiles. Wei Yang catched it too and he was surprised to see someone he thought was so emotionless smile. After observing him yesterday and today he felt like he might have misjudged him. He had an urge to leave them alone and he turned to Wei WuXian "Brother, I'm going to find Wen Ning."

Wei WuXian "Wen Ning? Is he here too? How do you know, besides how did you meet him?"

Wei Yang "I met him yesterday outside the inn and he probably headed this way."

Wei WuXian "Oh, he was at Caiyi town? He didn't tell me anything about that! If you find him can you tell him to see me before he leaves?"

Wei Yang said "Of course." He than saluted them and left.

Wei WuXian turned to Lan WangJi "What shall we do? Do you have any lectures today?"

Lan WangJi "I do not."

Wei WuXian "Then do you have a meeting or somewhere you need to be?"

Lan WangJi "I do not have anywhere I need to be."

Wei WuXian clapped his hands happily "Really?! Yang is here today as well and Wen Ning seems to be here too. The four of us can have a meal together!" He was truly thrilled at this thought.

Lan WangJi "Mn."

Wei WuXian "Then where shall we eat? Maybe we can eat here, I can cook for you! Oh, but I guess you might not be able to eat it since everyone says my dishes are terrible hehehe"

Lan WangJi "I would eat any dish you make."

Wei WuXian gave a cunning smile "O-ho? You said it yourself! I will be the cook then."

Lan WangJi "Mn."

Wei WuXian turned around"Okay! Lets go find Yang and Wen Ning. They're probably not far"

Lan WangJi silently followed him.

They found Wen Ning and Wei Yang beside Lil Apple and the rabbits as they thought. Wen Ning seemed timid as Wei Yang was speaking hurriedly with him. Wei WuXian approached them and called out with humor "Yang, stop bothering my general! He is a fragile boy contrariwise to his looks"

Wei Yang looked towards his brother. He knew his brother was only joking but he still quieted down. Wen Ning turned his head to look at the owner of the voice too. Seeing Wei WuXian he looked at a loss of what to do. Wei WuXian looked directly at him and spoke "Wen Ning, how did you get inside the Cloud Recesses? But more importantly why didn't you contact me that you came back?"

Wen Ning's mouth opened and then closed again. He seemed like he couldn't find the right words to form a sentence. When he was finally able to speak his voice was weak "Second young master Lan called for me here."

Wei WuXian seemed confused. He looked at Lan WangJi "Lan Zhan?"

Lan WangJi "I called him back so that your brother can meet with him."

Wei Yang "Yes. I heard people speak of a General of yours so I asked Hanguang-Jun if he could introduce him to me."

Wei WuXian put a finger to his chin "Hmm, so thats what happened." He then cheered up again "Thats wonderful! Then all four of us can eat together. I will cook!"

Wen Ning suddenly tilted his head "You will cook? Are you sure young master Wei? I remember your cooking from the Burial Mounds. I also heard about the time you cooked for the disciples to cure the corpse poisening. They said their lives flashed through their eyes and they could never forget the taste of it."

Wei WuXian laughed as Wei Yang's suspicious eyes landed on him "You can't even eat Wen Ning! Besides I might have lost the scale a bit but still it wasn't that bad!"

Wei Yang "Is it my imagination or is it acceptance I find in your voice?"

Wei WuXian "Well, don't think too much of these misjudgements. I shall cook and you'll see for yourself"

Wei Yang gave in with a sigh. Wen Ning looked at Wei WuXian and Wei Yang again and again and then he finally looked at Lan WangJi. Seeing his straight face, he had no choise but to give in and lowered his head in disapprovel.