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...
"Hanguang-Jun" a student places a piece of paper in front of me "could you explain these complex scores? I am unable to comprehend what they're!" explaining to them patiently at study hall of Cloud Recess, I hear my uncle's voice from behind. "Wangji" at once everyone bows to uncle and he looks as if he is contemplating something deep. Knowing he needs to talk, I dismiss everyone.
"The Koi Tower has a banquet this month and I want you and Xichen to be present on our behalf" he sighs "things are very tense at the moment. So be careful as to how we conduct ourselves there" he looks straight at me and I understand what he's trying to imply.
I need to be away from Wei Ying. Why does it pain so much when my own uncle does not understand what my heart wants?
"Uncle" I look at him, but before I could speak he warns me "Wangji, do not disappoint me" with that he leaves me all alone.
If one were to ever ask me why is this Hanguang-Jun such cold hearted man? The answer is that no one here cares for what's inside one's heart. The soft ones are always treated miserably.
But does that mean it's good to be away from worldly pleasures and be miserable? An answer probably I would fail to find. A gust of wind plays with the chimes above and I remember my time with Wei Ying here in Study hall.
I smile.
--- "Lan Zhan!" Wei Ying pouts as he copies down the Gusu Clan rules again. Not paying him any heed, though my mind was aware of his every move. "Lan Zhan, are you going to continue to ignore me?" He whines.
"Hm" is my plain reply to his ridiculous question. I could never ignore him for the life in me.
One moment he is sitting opposite to me, the next moment, papers are thrown around and he bends as close to me as possible. For him it's a jest but for me it's life altering moment. Gazing into his eyes, I am lost in the depths of darkness in there. Watching his Adam's apple bob, his mole more apparent just as the gust of the wind sweeps in and the chimes above play with eachother.
"Lan Zhan" he grins "your eyes are so pale, I can see myself in them. Some might say you're in love with me for my image is reflected in your eyes". He laughs and I am truly shocked, pushing him away I reply in haste "Shameless" and I walk away.
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I smile.
I still can hear his innocent laughter. I wish you were here. Making up my stubborn mind and unable to stop myself, I walk down the Gusu mountains when my steps falter as I see her sitting on top of a tree stump.
"Lady Zhi Ruo" I bow and she smiles. "Wangji, you can call me Zhi Ruo". Not knowing what to say, I remain quiet and aloof. As usual.
"Looking at you right now, I can guess where you're going" she smiles and I look at her. She is sincere. As she walks past by me, she winks "If elder Lan or anyone would ask me anything, I'll just tell them you're out there on a night hunt".
