In the ancient realm there was a soul who was known widely as Hanguang-Jun.
He was known to be aloof and away from worldly beings. Seldom people knew him for who he was or what his heart truly yearned in reality.
A man who loved dearly and in retu...
Emotions, what are they? Are they feelings or are they ammunition that one can use against another? Do they make you feel alive? Do they make you want to seek another soul?
The irony is, now people don't even taunt me anymore. I wish that they did. Atleast anger was something I could portray openly, now even that emotion was taken away from me.
Now when I enter Jingshi, my Uncle no longer berates me. No one does. He just smiles and looks the other way. Why? Cause I am the destined Bichen Wielder.
This is my life. My story. My misery.
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~Lan Zhan at the age of 13~
Playing Wangji on the steps of Jingshi, warm sun caresses my face as the tendrils of my hair dance to the tunes of chimes tethered above. A butterfly fluttering its wings comes to rest gently on Wangji as if acknowledging his sheer beauty. Watching the butterfly breathe, I have come to envy her. How does it feel to spread your wings and fly? The colour on her wings are subtle brown and yellow. Mesmerizing. Suddenly we're disturbed by a pair of footsteps and she flies away never to be seen again. Somewhere a small pang of pain lingers within me.
"Oh, I am sorry." A young female disciple bows down, "I wasn't aware that you're here, Second Master Lan." Walking towards me with a smile, I realise she is one of the new and few female cultivators in Gusu.
"My name is Zhi Ruo." Her smile widens, "This is the first time I am talking to Second Master Lan."
What do I say? Do people even talk to me?
Why are you talking to me?
When she receives no reply from me, the young disciple continues, "They weren't lying that young master Lan Wangji is the second most handsome man in the entire realm." She grins shyly.
Well I am shocked. They say that? That's absurd.
"You have an angelic face." She whispers and takes few more bold steps. Just as she is about to touch me, I move away. What is she trying to do? It's my luck that brother saves me in time.
"Wangji" he calls out and my gaze seeks his. Through his warm eyes he's asking me if I am alright? My answer was just to blink and he instantly knew that I am uncomfortable. Turning his gaze to the young disciple he warmly addresses,"Lady Zhi Ruo, you're new here, so you aren't aware of the rules, but please learn them before you're punished. Interaction with opposite sex is prohibited in Gusu."
Her eyes widen and she bows down respectfully, "I apologise Zewu-Jun. Second Master Lan." She turns to leave but not without one last look at my direction.
Strange.
Taking a seat next to me Gege grins and teases, "Seems someone has romantic feelings for my Wangji." I look at him perplexed.
