Messed up love

Chapter 40- Zewu Jun

Yanli stood up, "I'm very grateful for your kindness, Clan Leader Jin. But the Jiang Clan has just gone through havoc. As a disciple of the Jiang Clan, I should think about the whole clan and ought to return to Yunmeng and rebuild Lotus Pier. For now, it's not the right time for me to get married. Clan Leader Jin please excuse me."
Clan Leader Jin sighed in disappointment. Wei Ying smiled at his sister before bowing and leaving the scene with Xue Yang.
Xingchen turned to Wangji, "What do you think?"
"Not a bad idea," Wangji said, "she thought of her clan which is very important."
"That is what I was thinking," Xingchen said, "would you have done the same?"
"Yes," Wangji replied.
"Uncle, come on we're leaving," Jiang Cheng said.
Xingchen nodded, "Alright, I'll be right there," he turned to Wangji, "I have to go now, if you need anything come to me and I'll take care of it."
"Okay," Wangji said nodding.
Xingchen stood up and bowed before walking away. He walked outside and was pulled to the side by someone. He turned around and saw Xue Yang, "Moonboy..."
"Starboy," Xue Yang smirked and kissed the man gently. He pulled away, "I'm sorry that I haven't been with you for a while already, but I have a bit of work to do with Wei Wuxian."
   "What type of work?" Xingchen asked.
    "Things like getting our energy back up," Xue Yang replied, "I'm sorry if you feel like I've been ignoring you."
   "It's fine, I've had plenty of company. Wangji and Xichen are very interesting people to talk to," Xingchen said.
   "I'm glad," Xue Yang put an arm around Xingchen's waist and pulled him close. "Shall we go?"
  "Sure."

   Xue Yang and Wei Ying were in a tavern drinking a bit. It was around noon and the two had decided to take a break from practicing.
   Wei Ying was sitting at the window, while Xue Yang sat at the table. The two drank quietly and peacefully until Wei Ying spoke, "Ah? Zewu Jun, what a coincidence."
   "Young Master Wei, pleasant to see you," a voice replied.
   Xue Yang stood up and walked to the window, he looked down and saw Xichen, "How come Zewu Jun has some spare time to be im Yunmeng?" He asked.
   "If you're not in a rush, let's have a drink together?" Wei Ying asked with a cheeky smile. Xichen smiled and shook his head, causing Wei Ying to continue, "Oh I forgot. The Lan Clan are forbidden to drink."
   "Not exactly," Xichen smiled. He walked into the tavern and went up the stairs to where the two men were.
  He sat down with them and poured out a drink for himself. He drank around three cups and acted like nothing had happened.
   "Zewu Jun, you can really drink!" Wei Ying exclaimed, "Compared to Lan Zhan, you're really distinct. It can't be...it can't be that Zewu Jun drinks secretly in Cloud Recesses just like me, right?"
   The man in blue looked slightly annoyed.
   Xue Yang saw this and hit the back of Wei Ying's head, "Idiot," he muttered. He turned to Xichen, "Zewu Jun, that was very ill-considered. I'm sorry."
    "Actually, I get rid of the alcohol by using my golden core," Xichen said. "So this can't be considered as drinking."
   "Zewu Jun, you are such a capable gentleman," Wei Ying praised. He set his cup down gently, "But Zewu Jun, cleansing resent should be the interest of Lan Zhan. Why didn't he come along?"
    Xue Yang smirked at the question and nudged Wei Ying's shoulder gently.
   Xichen took no notice of this, "He was ordered to stay home and mend our family disciplines."
    Wei Ying choked on his spit, "That's more than three thousand disciplines! Zewu Jun, that is such and unbearable task. Mending so many disciplines, isn't it the same as being imprisoned? He might be constrained in the mountain for three years!" He joked.
   He sighed, "Well, I've been idle recently. In a couple of days, I will go with you to Cloud Recesses to visit him. Back then, he watched over me while I transcribed disciplines in the Library Pavilion. Now it's my turn."
    "If Young Mater Wei would come to Gusu, how about listening to several pieces of music Wangji just learned?" Xichen asked. Wei Ying froze, as the man continued, "They can clear you mind and help you concentrate."
   "What's your intention in saying it Zewu Jun?" Xue Yang asked.
    "Wangji is learning 'Absterge' lately," Xichen replied. "I wonder if you know his intention?"
   "You deliberately came to Yunmeng to persuade me?" Wei Ying asked in disbelief. Xichen shook his head, "Then you did it under someone's requirement."
   Xichen shook his head again. Wei Ying put his cup down and continued, "Zewu Jun, are people in the Lan Clan do fond of meddling?"
  "Wangji is my brother, I know his thoughts well. No matter if you listen or not, I have a few words to express." Xichen said, "There are set rules in this world, and goodness is with regulations. If you were the only one in the world, you surely can do whatever at your will. But unfortunately, everyone has a say in the world. I hope you won't be self-centered since people you care about are affected by your actions.
   "If you trust me and Wangji, we, the Lan Clan of Gusu, can help you pick up your sword art again." 
  After a moment Wei Ying spoke, "I trust you. But I don't want to pick it up." He picked up a jar of wine and his flute before standing up and walking away with Xue Yang.
  "Young Master Wei." Xichen said again, "Wicked tricks harm your temperament. The Stygian Tiger Amulet is hard to control. If your mind is completely lost, it will cause-"
   Xue Yang interrupted, "But he still wants to give it a shot. Maybe we are the prodigies." He raised a hand before walking away, Wei Ying hot on his trail.