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...
"How is he?" I enquire for the nth time to my brother who is checking Wei's pulse "why isn't he awake yet?" the concern in my voice is quite audible. It has been four days since he was wounded and yet, Wei Ying hasn't regained his consciousness.
"Wangji" my brother uses his calm voice to placate me "he'll be up soon. Why don't you play him your Zither? It helped him before".
I nod. Summoning Wangji, I sit next to Wei and play for the rest of the day. I sense my brother leave the room, but other than that, there has been no activity.
Lost in trance, I open my eyes when I hear the words "Lan Zhan". I gasp inwardly. Wei Ying. I turn my head to see his pale face smiling at me. Unable to bear the distance, I am quick on my feet to cover the distance. Sitting by his side, I gaze into his eyes, they're filled with pain and agony. At times he reminds me of the Wei Ying, I last saw in Yiling"I am here" I whisper and without another word, I part his robes to see the wounds and my gaze lands on his sacrificial scar. "I am alright, Lan Zhan" he whispers and I look at him. Are you Wei? Are you really alright?
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How can you be alright? How can you sit calmly there and smile when your own kin has sought your blood? How long am I supposed to just accept them marring you and stay quiet? How long do I have to bring you back from the brink of death? I know you're the diabolical king. I am aware you're the ultimate puppeteer, but look at me. For me, it's just you.
"Lan Zhan?" He pats my hand "say something" he pleads.
I lift his trousers and he tenses up. His mark the one he received from Jin Ling has disappeared too.
"Rest, I'll get brother" I am unable to look into his eyes.
"He knows I am here?" Wei Ying enquires when we hear a calm voice from behind me "Oh yes, he knows" brother smiles as he enters my chamber "How do you feel Young Master Wei?".
"ZewuJun" Wei Ying bows "I feel much better. The medicines are working" his smile is still pale "I need to thank you, ZewuJun, for letting me stay here. I know it would not have been easy. Lan Zhan declaring his loyalty towards The Yiling Patriarch would have created quite a stir already".
I shift a little more closer to him. They both notice but they refrain from commenting. "Young Master Wei, please do not worry about all this, you're under my care and Wangji"he pauses and looks at me briefly before turning back "is here to protect you. You're welcome to stay in Cloud Recess as long as you wish to stay" brother assures.
"ZewuJun, I know this is not the right time, but there are somethings you must know about Jin Guang Yao!" Wei Ying looks at me and then my brother who nods in acceptance "If Young Master Wei is feeling better then I would definitely like to listen to what you have to say".
"Do you believe Jin Guang Yao?" Wei enquires and brother nods "where is Nie Mingjue's body?"
"It's with Nie HuaiSang. He's taking care of everything. I have also sent my trusted men to look after the body" brother replies.
