~*Wei Wuxian's POV*~

Since my spiritual energy has been cut off and my container has been sealed, I have been dealing with less pain on that front. Now, I am dealing with pain in my bones. I have spent fifteen minutes in the cold spring today. It was freezing like I remember it, but it was helpful in a way. I could feel its healing properties coming to my side.

I was sitting up in bed reading a book on different methods of meditation. Believe it or not, I actually found it to be useful. I am someone who cannot sit still, so to learn other ways to meditate and get the same results to strengthen my body and mind is well worth it. I am sure Lan Xichen wasn't sure I would take to the book but I did.

I was alone in the Jingshi for the moment. Lan Zhan had to run to the infirmary to gather my medicine. I hated taking it but it was to help me. The Lan's have gone so far out of their way to help me, and it is the least I can do to cooperate with them. As I sat there reading, a knock came to the door. I slowly and carefully got up and made my way to answer the door.

"Oh, Grandmaster Lan," I greeted.

"Hello Wei Wuxian," he said entering, "you should be resting, where is Wangji?"

"He went to get my medicine from the infirmary," I answered sitting back down on the bed, "and I have been trying to rest. The books that Sect Leader Lan brought for me are helpful in keeping me entertained."

He nodded, "I wish to share some information with you and Wangji," he said.

"Okay, he should be back soon," I said, "and I want to thank you for helping me through this. I am not usually used to getting this kind of help."

"Of course," he said, "we will do everything we can to help you...how are you feeling?"

"Some of the major pain has gone down since my energy was sealed, but my body still aches from the broken bones," I said truthfully.

"It will take time," he said.

Thankfully, Lan Zhan came back after a moment of awkward silence, "Shufu," he greeted, setting the tray of medical herbs and tonics on the table.

"I came here to inform you on some things that had come to light," Lan Qiren said, "I want you to know Xichen and a group of disciples are dealing with it now as we speak."

"What is wrong?" Lan Zhan asked.

"We found out some things about Qiongqi Path. There are a group or Wen Remnants there that are just elders, farmers, young women, and even a young child was spotted there. Wen Qing and Wen Ning were also seen at this camp...the Jin Clan has been very daring. Using Wei Wuxian's Stygian Lure Flags on them and using them for experiments," Lan Qiren explained.

I was stunned, "they must be Wen Qing's small village from Dafan. She told me about them when Jiang Cheng and I were hiding with her and Wen Ning. Her village was a group of healers. They were dragged into Wen Ruohan's mess. Wen Qing told me Wen Ruohan threatened her with her brother, Wen Ning's life," I explained.

"That is important information to know," Lan Qiren said, "would your brother from the Jiang Sect work with us in helping them? And helping us get Jin Guangshan to stand down from His Excellency?"

"I'm sure he would if he knew what was going on," I said, "but my brother is a newer sect leader. I have noticed he will really lean into what other Sect Leaders have to say. He is basically new meat to the leaders and he can be easily manipulated if they wanted to do so."

"If we speak with him first, I'm sure he would listen," Lan Qiren said, "if he asks about you, we will tell them you are looking into methods in our sect to help you with your cultivation again. He doesn't need to know the whole story of it."

I nodded, "thank you."

Lan Qiren soon left and it was now just Lan Zhan and me. Lan Zhan's face went from tense to calm right after he shut the door behind his uncle. He wanted to be alone with me or he was worried for me...either way, he was the sweetest.

"Lan Zhan, that song you played for me in the cave," I began...

"Mnn, what about it?" He asked.

"When I asked for the name, I never heard you answer...does it have a name?" I asked.

"What do you think?" He asked, looking at me.

I put my head down, "I couldn't hear properly during that time. My ears rang from thousands of screaming souls from that sword I held. I understand if it doesn't or you just won't tell me...I just was curious...that's all," I told him.

I heard him sigh. I looked up at him. He was making his way to me holding a cup of medicine. I took it and drank it all at once.

"Do you ever consider your lack of communication can actually cause me to misunderstand you?" I asked, "I want to know what you are thinking all the time but you shut me out. You want to court me, how can I accept you if you don't be honest with me?"

He was a bit surprised by my words.

"Or were you just playing with my head when you said you loved me?" I asked, "I have had people say such things to me and never mean it. I have had people say such things to me and they leave me. I am so tired of being left behind so tell me, should I let you in and risk breaking completely or should I push you away now to save me from the pain later?"

"Wangxian," he said.

"Huh?" I asked.

"The song's name," he said, "Wangxian."

"Wangxian?" I repeated, "you wrote it?"

He nodded, "I am sorry for not being able to express myself clearly. I am trying to do better. I do not wish to hurt Wei Ying. I wish to love Wei Ying and tell Wei Ying that every day. I wish to be with Wei Ying for the rest of my life and even beyond that."

I stood up so I was face to face with him. The sincerity in his eyes said it all. He does not mean to hurt me through that lack of communication. I know I have to be patient with him but if he wants me to understand he has to work with me a little bit.

"I am sorry for being pushy," I said, "I am trying to be patient with you as I know you are trying. It's just hard for me to let people in when I've lost a lot already..."

"I forgive Wei Ying," he said.

Staring into his eyes once more, I wasn't sure what was going through my head. All I know is, one second I was looking into his eyes, and the next, I was holding his face in my hands and kissed him on the lips.

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