There were only a week left before Wuxian and Wangji we to set out to meet Baoshan at Celestial Mountain, and because the students from other sects will also be leaving soon as well, they will get to attend Cloud Recesses lantern Festival the day before departure. Wuxian was starting to calm down is thoughts and worries about everything but there was a small bit if anxiety. With Lan Zhan around, he has been comforting Wuxian and still playing for him when he was meditating or even upon request. Lan Zhan loved to play for Wei Ying.

For the past month, while he and Wei Ying have been separate doing their own thing and then meeting later, Lan Zhan would often sit alone with his guqin and some parchment, a brush, and ink, to compose some music. While he was writing his music piece, the only thing they was on his mind was Wei Ying. He played a tune that his heart would guide his hand across the strings. Keeping in mind of the notes he played, he just wrote what spoke to his heart. He composed the song within one day, naming it 'WangXian'. The song he had his soulmate in mind, heart, and soul. He was content with what he composed and wanted to share it with Wei Ying the night before they were to leave.

Wuxian was roaming the back hills one afternoon, he always loved walking back there. He loved the scenery, the sounds, and the smells; clean and earthly, with a sweet smell of blue and white orchids that follow the pathway. While walking through the hills, he came to the waterfall that he and Wangji always go to on nice days to meditate. While there, he spotted two people, wearing red and black robes. He remembered the two siblings coming to Gusu from Qishan Wen Sect. He saw them during lectures but that was mostly the only time he saw them, so this was a rare moment to see them.

"Excuse me," Wuxian greeted with a bow as he approached them.

The girl was the one that spoke first , "Yes, what do you want?" She asked with a little bit of bitterness in her tone of voice.

"Can't I just come and say hello and greet myself?" Wuxian asked, "you two have been at Cloud Recesses all this time and you don't interact with anyone. Why is that? Do the people from the Wen Sect not trust others?"

"We do not trust who we do not know," the woman stated, "if you wanted to get acquainted with us, why wait until now?"

"I've been busy copying rules and falling in love with a beautiful man," Wuxian told her, "I did want to meet sooner."

"Yet, we are talking and I don't even know who you are," she said, "I remember you stood up to Wen Chao, which might have been stupid on your part, but I don't remember your name."

"I am Wei Ying, courtesy name, Wuxian," he greeted, "what are your names again?"

"I am Wen Qing and this is my little brother Wen Ning. We come from a small branch of the Wen Sect that is all but farmers and medical professionals."

"Oh," Wuxian said curiosity, "how professional?"

Wen Qing pulled out three needles and put them right in front of Wuxian's face, "want to find out?" She said in a teasing king of way.

"Ahh ha, no thank you, I would like to get back to my soulmate in one piece please," Wuxian said a bit nervous all of a sudden. He had never felt so intimidated by a woman before.

"Good, hope you keep that mind and mouth of yours clean or you will soon find out how professional of a medical woman I am," Wen Qing stated.

Wuxian took a few steps away from her as he was a but uncomfortable at the moment. He then looked at Wen Ning, "it's nice to meet you as well, Wen Ning."

"Nice to meet you, Master Wei," Wen Ning greeted with a bow.

"We have to leave now," Wen Qing chimed in and stormed off pulling Wen Ning with her.

Wuxian watched them disappear the direction he just came from. He let out a slight chuckle and just went back on his way. As he entered back into the main area of Cloud Recesses, he happened to pass by Hanshi, Zewu Jun's place, and saw the door was open. Wuxian decided to to and say hello to him, he also wanted to spend time with Xichen, as he will be his brother-in-law in the future someday. Went he approached the door he actually heard Xichen talking to someone, which actually happened to be Lan Qiren. Wuxian had decided to come back later but as he turned to leave, Xichen saw Wuxian approach and called him inside.

"Greetings, Grandmaster Lan, and Zewu Jun," Wuxian said politely, "I did not mean to interrupt, I just saw the door open and thought I would come and say hello."

"That is alright, Wuxian," Qiren said for Xichen and then they both nodded to each other, "Would you like to sit and join us?"

"Ugh, if you are okay with it," Wuxian said.

"Of course," Xichen said and gestured him over to join. Wuxian nodded and sat down at the table with them. Xichen even poured a fresh cup of tea for Wuxian, "How are you doing these days?"

"I am doing okay," Wuxian spoke honestly, "I am trying to keep myself from overthinking things too much until I have some answers."

"Are you talking about the yin energy?" Xichen asked.

Wuxian nodded, "Lan Zhan and I said we would take a detour on the way to my home to look for the Yin Iron when the four of us last spoke, but now Lan Zhan and I spoke again and decided to go straight home first and then travel for the Yin Iron."

"I see," Xichen said and looked at his uncle.

"What?" Wuxian asked looking at Qiren, he was starting to get more anxious now.

"I feel you are scared that you will be overpowered by the resentment," Qiren said, "is that true?"

Wuxian sighed, he had a thought that Lan Zhan had spoken to them about both of their worries. He felt like it was needed in this case, especially for Lan Zhan, he was only now starting to open his heart and Wuxian did not want to hurt it in any way, "I am actually. Its a fear of mine, a big fear. The resentment in those Yin pieces is a lot. It will take a lot of energy to consume and then disperse and cleanse. Plus taking in such great amounts of it at a time is risky. Now being with Lan Zhan, that fear has increased because I don't want to leave him or hurt him, or have him make a choice he should never have to make," Wuxian explained. He had tears falling again. He did not know when they started falling but when Lan Zhan came into the conversation, he felt his heart ache at the thought of hurting him in some way.

"We know you are both scared," Xichen said, "But right now, you just have to take things a step at a time. If you don't consume the energy, there may be another way to destroy the Yin Iron. You don't have to risk your health and life for it."

Wuxian nodded, "I know, I am sure my grandmother will have some ideas."

"Probably," Qiren said, "I would not put it past her."

"Do I smell vinegar, Grandmaster Lan?" Wuxian asked, "are you jealous of my grandmother's knowledge?"

"No!" Qiren objected, "I am not."

"I thought lying was forbidden in Cloud Recesses," Wuxian said.

"Just because it is forbidden does not mean it is always followed," A woman's voice stated from behind Wuxian. 

Wuxian turned around and saw her. It was his grandmother, Baoshan. Still wearing her Black and Red gown and black shall.

"BaoBao," Wuxian greeted and went over to her to hug her, "What are you doing here and when did you get here?"

"I got here only a few minutes ago," She answered, "Having my old jade token, I was able to get past the guards. Plus they do not dare disrespect me. I am also here because the lantern festival is coming at the end of the week, and Xingchen told me about your partner."

"He was going to come with me to meet you when we were to leave this week," Wuxian told her.

"I know, I just thought I would meet him early," She said and looked at Xichen and Qiren, "Is that him there across from Qiren?"

"No, that is his older brother, and sect leader Lan Xichen, also known as Zewu Jun," Wuxian answered.

"Oh," Baoshan said and entered Hanshi a bit further to say hello to the two men, "Hello. Nice to meet you Zewu Jun, and good to see you again Qiren."

Qiren was a bit nervous but kept himself steady, "Nice to see you again as well, it has been a while since you left the mountain."

"It has," She said, "Hope I am not imposing too much."

"Of course not, we have a few spaces open so we can arrange one for you for the remaining week while you are here," Xichen told her.

"Thank you," She said.

"While they set that up, do you want to come with me to meet Lan Zhan?" Wuxian asked, "He is probably in the Jingshi, his home."

"That sounds like a wonderful plan," Baoshan said and followed Wuxian out of Hanshi, leaving Qiren and Xichen there to talk amongst themselves. 

"Grandma, I do hope you like him," Wuxian told her, "He is really important to me."

"I can tell," Baoshan said, "Xingchen told me a bit about him already from his perspective. He seems well mannered and respected. Hopefully to keep you from being too mischievous."

"He keeps me tame little bit, not by a lot," Wuxian teased, "also, I have some things the I want to speak with you about. Lan Zhan can be there as well when we talk."

"Is it about the Yin Energy?" She asked.

Wuxian nodded and pulled out the piece of Yin Iron, "In the Cold Cave in the back Hills, Lan Yi's spirit was guarding this. I cleansed it but it was risky because there was a lot of resentment within it. She said she misses you and hopes to see you again someday."

Baoshan smiled, "I am sure we will meet again," she said and took the Yin Iron for safe keeping until Wuxian and Wangji need it for traveling, "Also you know consuming the energy is risky, so why do it?" She warned.

"I was sleepwalking when I did it," I answered, "Qiren, Xichen, and Lan Zhan did not know what to do in that situation."

Baoshan couldn't help but laugh, "Unless it is me, I don't think anyone would know what to do."

"I am sure Lan Zhan will get used to it someday," he said, "Are you going to test him? Making he spicy peppers?"

"Maybe," Baoshan said, "He has already proven to be your soulmate through your sword and Chenqing right?" Wuxian only nodded, "Then that should be proof enough for me...but we can pretend that I am testing him to see if he will sweat."

Wuxian laughed, "He gets all red in the face when ever I tease him," he said, "He doesn't know how to respond so he just blushes a lot and says I am shameless, boring, or ridiculous."

"That is pretty funny," Baoshan laugh. The two kept up a nice conversation as they continued on their way to the Jingshi to meet with Lan Zhan.

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How will things go with Baoshan and Lan Zhan?

While she tease him, and test him? 

I will post again soon. :)