OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)

Chapter 45

At last the mask was off and the young Lan peered at his kidnaper; a man with a prominent red peony embeamed at the centre of his forehead. He didn't know how to perceive the act. Why would Jin Rulan do this to him? What could he possibly want?

The young man's hand came forth to touch him and he flinched, turning his head away by instinct.

"What's wrong, cat got your tongue?", Jin Ling mocked. Jingyi's gaze scrutinized him, baffled that even in such a situation Jin Ling could still face him. Was he not afraid of what could happen if people found out he took him against his will?. The Lan was still in shock. And when he gathered the strength to cuss, Master Jin had already left...

In Gusu...

Wei Wuxian did not need to pack any clothes or clean up. Everything was kept clean just the way they left them. After all, he never needed to do any of those when he had a loving husband, dedicated juniors and of course a loyal son. A son who could keep his secrets to the end of time.

Now that that son needed him, he would do every thing in his power to help. Wei Wuxian was aware of Sizhui's relationship with Lan Jingyi and how it came about. His son did not leave out any details. At first, Wei Ying was worried his son may have swung that way because of him but later he had to dismiss those thoughts. It didn't really matter as long as Sizhui found happiness with this person.

Two week passed after his return and he was bent on finding Lan Jingyi. Wangji was still hostile to Xichen, Lan QiRen and even his nephew, HuiZhong got the silent treatment. He allowed the boy to come to the Jingshi but was still putting off being the boy's teacher again. Wei Wuxian was not happy about this but he knew very well Wangji just needed some time to come around.

"Wei Ying, we should eat before the food gets cold.", Wangji looked over at them with a small frown. Ever since they got back Wei Ying was gradually losing that laughter he had in Yunmeng and it made Wangji uncomfortable. Lan Wangji wanted to take him back but he understood they needed to find Jingyi. Disciples losing their lives or going missing at night hunts was not a new phenomenon yet it wasn't pleasant either. 'After we find Jingyi, if he still does not laugh, I'll take him back to Yunmeng.', He brushed over his thoughts.

Still not getting his husband and his son to come and eat, Lan Wangji decided to take the food to them. Warily, he lifted the table, making sure not to tilt the food tray on top. They could no longer procrastinate when the food was placed in the middle.

"Eat, you can continue your investigation afterwards.", Lan Wangji squeezed in beside Wei Ying. The latter smiled; tenderly brushing his hand over Wangji's hair. "Lan Zhan, you worry too much.", He said.

Lan Wangji stole a glance at his son who lowered his eyes at them. "Sizhui, eat...I'll help you find him.", He assured the man.

"Mn", Sizhui answered and picked up a spoon. Wei Ying picked a few slices of steamed meat and took it into his mouth. Lan Wangji could not overlook how he frowned after the first bite. "Is it not to your liking?", He inquired.

"Oh no, I just thought it tasted a little funny.", Wei Ying didn't want to hurt Wangji's feelings. Hanguanjun did prepare everything specially for him.

"Does it not have enough spices?...Here, try the Lotus Pork Ribs soup.", Lan Wangji scooped a ladle full and added extra meat.

Wei Ying's face instantaneously lit up as he counted the number of meat his husband was dropping in his small bowl. But immediately he took hold of it, the mouth watering aroma he was used to made him want to barf.

Wangji examined another unusual reaction but Wei Ying quickly smiled knowing well Wangji saw him frown again. He lifted the bowl lightly and reached for the biggest piece of meat. He bit into it and swallowed after chewing. Lan Sizhui wondered what was going on when he saw Wangji staring at his mother.