Originally, Wei WuXian thought he'll sent his uncle off by the gate. However, Master Lan QiRen had suggested both of them, Lan WangJi and Wei WuXian to send the Clan Leader Jiang FengMian properly on behalf of the Lan clan. Thus is the reason they're hiking up the long winding staircase to the Cloud Recesses.
"Lan Zhan ... you're going to ignore Uncle's advice ... To put leash on me, right?" Asked Wei WuXian just to make sure of his standing in the matter. Lan WangJi turned slightly to regard his partner's expression.
"I already know how to curb your wilderness,"
"Hm, that's right .. what!?" Wei WuXian agreed before he finally caught up with Lan WangJi's statement.
"I know how to subdued you. I preferred my own method," smirked Lan WangJi amusedly at the anxious look Wei WuXian is projecting.
"Lan Zhan! You can't be serious!" Wei WuXian halted looking at the back of Lan WangJi who hasten his stride.
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The eating hall in a lively situation with nearly half Cloud Recesses' inhabitants present for dinner. It's true that do not tell gossips or rumours are amongst the rules that Lan disciples abide by, but it doesn't mean they can't gain the same information. They only need to be more insentive by being at the right place at the right time to gain the information first hand or directly. Of course there is no better place and time to gain such information other than the moment or place most people gathered.
"Wei-xiong, this is for you ... to congratulate to your well being," Nie HuaiSang pour his own drink into a cup and put the cup in front of Wei WuXian.
"Ah, thank you HuaiSang! You don't have to pour drinks for me, you know," Wei WuXian laughed heartily.
"Wei-xiong always took care of me. I'm feeling grateful that you're alright now," said Nie HuaiSang a bit shy.
"Then, I'll --" before Wei WuXian could touch the cup, Lan WangJi had picked it up.
"Ahh, HanGuang-Jun!" Called Nie HuaiSang but a look from Lan WangJi had him silent. A fleeting glance before the offered drink going down his throat sent shivers down Nie HuaiSang's spine.
"What -- what's wrong?" asked Wei WuXian, taking the empty cup from Lan WangJi's hand and he inspect it. Before he could determine the familiar light sweet fragrance, Nie HuaiSang anxiously pulled his arm.
"It's been mixed with wine ..." whispered Nie HuaiSang into Wei WuXian's ear.
"What!?" whispered Wei WuXian in surprised, and just in time to pull on Lan WangJi's arm. Instead of banging his head on the table, Lan WangJi's head rested on Wei WuXian's shoulder. Wei WuXian put his hand on Lan WangJi's jaw to ensure his head stayed on his shoulder.
"What wine did you mixed in?" Hissed Wei WuXian agitated.
"The Emperor's Smile?"
Nie HuaiSang grimaced as he revealed that tidbit. Wei WuXian inhaled and exhaled to calm himself from lashing out.
"HuaiSang ... you owe me a favour for this," Wei WuXian declared.
Nie HuaiSang blinked in confusion. "What do you mean ...? Erm ... Is HanGuang-Jun alright?" He finally take note of Lan WangJi leaning against Wei WuXian's shoulder.
"You know very well that it's forbidden to bring wine in Cloud Recesses." Muttered Wei WuXian irritated. He didn't expected to be dealt with this issue so early.
Their slight commotion finally attracted someone's attention. "A-Xian ... what had happened to WangJi?"
"Err ... Lan-xiong ... Your brother, he accidentally drank from my cup." Answered Wei WuXian sheepishly.
"I don't get what the problem here," Lan XiChen commented confused.
"I gave the drink to Wei-xiong ... To congratulate to his well being, but HanGuang-Jun .. "
"WangJi? Are you alright?"
"..."
"Lan Zhan ... your brother is here," whispered Wei WuXian, gently tugging on Lan WangJi's sleeve. Lan XiChen eyeing Wei WuXian's action in amusement. He never imagine the boisterous youngster would act meekly.
Instead of acknowledging his brother, Lan WangJi grabbed Wei WuXian's wrist. Feeling fingers pressed slightly over his pulse, Wei WuXian caught those golden brown eyes.
"I'm alright ... Let's eat first, Lan Zhan," as Wei WuXian hold a spoon to scoop some herbal soup, Lan WangJi stopped him.
"No, you don't like it,"
"It's fine, I can have this just fine,"
"Wei Ying like spices ... " Protest Lan WangJi, frowning in disagreement. Wei WuXian can't help but smile.
"I just woke up, better I don't have spicy food now." Reasoned Wei WuXian and no resistance this time from his neighbour.
"Wei Ying sick?"
'Damn ... I'm not supposed to say that.' thought Wei WuXian flinching inwardly.
"Wen Qing is here?" Asked Lan WangJi, raising his voice to be heard throughout the hall.
"Lan Zhan ... I am already healing. Just need to take care of what I eat or drink," placated Wei Ying. He started to imagine migrain will grace him by the end of the day.
"Jiang YanLi ... She'll know what to do." As Lan WangJi move to stand, Wei WuXian quickly grabbed and pulled him down.
"Could you please stay seated now? I'm famished," Wei WuXian chided the inebriated young man, started to get miffed at the attention that gathered.
"Anything ... for Wei Ying," replied Lan WangJi sitting back-straight beside Wei WuXian. Wei WuXian doesn't need to look around to know master Lan QiRen is glaring at him or Lan XiChen is subtlety rejoice at their interactions.
"You're so dead, HuaiSang," Wei WuXian showcased his perfect white teeth as opposed to his displeasure to his once partner in crime.
"I'm so sorry ... " Nie HuaiSang whimpered imagining all the possibility of punishments Wei WuXian might come up with.
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