Lanling was a place that Wuxian thought he might never go to. He had no reason to, and living under the Jiang's, he had no need to come here. Now he was here with Lan Wangji, Lan Xichen, and Lan Qiren for Yanli's wedding. It was very elegant and luxurious. It was a bit too much for my taste. So much more gold over red. Wouldn't it be more red with gold accents? But what do I know.

"Xichen-Ge, Lan Zhan," I said quietly.

"Hmm?" Lan Zhan turned to me.

"I hope you know that I don't want our wedding to be this glamorous," I said.

"It will not be anything like this," Lan Xichen said, "we are more traditional then extravagant."

"I do not mind some luxury but this...seems a bit much," I said.

"That is the Jin Sect for you," I heard someone say from behind us.

I turned to see Chifeng Zun and Nie Huaisang, "Chifeng Zun, Nie Huaisang," I greeted.

"Wei-Xiong, why are you so formal with me? Are we not friends anymore? It's been soo long," Huaisang said.

"I want to be your friend but I didn't know what we were. I was not really the best person to be around several years ago," I said.

"But that does not change anything about me being your friend," Huaisang said, "remember that...ugh...Lan-Er-Gongzi, why are you looking at me like that?"

I looked at Lan Zhan, "I thought I could smell vinegar," I mumbled.

Lan Xichen heard me and chuckled, "Didi, do you not want your fiancé to have friends?"

"Xiongzhang, do not tease," Lan Zhan said.

"Lan Zhan, do you want to be his friend too?" I asked.

Lan Zhan looked at the Nie brothers then back at me, "whatever Wei Ying wants."

"You know a relationship is like a two way street. It isn't just you or just me. It isn't just my own voice or your own voice. It is our voice. If you have an issue with me being close to others, we can compromise somehow," I told him.

"You can be his friend," he said, "just try to avoid flirting with others."

I nodded, "I don't do that anymore as you know the type of training I endured. I only flirt with you otherwise. Why don't you be friends with him too?"

"Not good at making friends," Lan Zhan said.

"You do not have to like something that they like to be friends with them. It's just a matter of being there when they need you. You'd be surprised on how much you change when you have people around you to talk with," I told him.

"That is not me," he said.

I placed my hand on his cheek, "I know," I said.

Lan Zhan placed his hand on top of mine and took it, "what do you suggest?"

"Are you okay with me being acquaintances with him?" I asked.

"Wei Ying, you can have friends. It is just me who is not one to mingle. If I am beside you, I will be content," he said.

I smiled up at him, "as long as you are beside me," I repeated his words, "I will be content."

"Ugh, Wei-Xiong?" Nie Huaisang asked, "is there something going on between you two?"

I sighed and looked at Chifeng Zun, "you can figure out what we are right?" I asked him.

"I can," Chifeng Zun said, "Er-Di also sent me an invitation to your wedding. Huaisang is just oblivious...which is odd for someone who is into erotica."

I laughed, "has he improved his cultivation at all?" I asked.

"Ha! No," he said.

"What if I can help him?" I asked, "what if I told you there is a method he can learn that doesn't require a sword but still uses the correct path?"

"Wei-Xiong, what are you doing? Are you trying to get me into more training?" Huaisang asked.

"What did you age in mind?" Chifeng Zun asked as he ignored Huaisang's nagging.

"I taught Yanli this method and I'm sure my grandmaster would be okay if I took another disciple for a bit. Her method is wind arts and duel fan martial arts. Since Huaisang likes his fans so much, why not make use of them for combat situations," I suggested.

"That is not a bad suggestion," Chifeng Zun said, "who is your grandmaster? I'd be willing to sit down and talk with them."

"My grandmother, Baoshan Sanren," I answered and showed him my token that shows I am one of her disciples. It was also a token showing that I was also her heir.

"Baoshan Sanren?" Chifeng Zun questioned, "would she be okay with this?"

"I would have to sit down and talk with her, if not at our usual training location, Lan Zhan and I can come to Qinghe for a few weeks to train him. We have a few months before our wedding yet," I said and looked at Lan Zhan, "are you okay with that? I sort of just assumed that you would come with?"

"I will go where you go," Lan Zhan said, "I will also help you with whatever you need."

"You are the best," I told him and clung to his arm.

Lan Zhan smiled at me, "You are better."

I sighed and looked at Chifeng Zun, "what do you think?" I asked and looked at Huaisang, "and you?"

"I guess it's something I can try," Huaisang said.

"How strong is your core and spiritual energy?" I asked.

"Even though he doesn't use his saber he has a strong core," Chifeng Zun said.

"May I?" I asked to check. Huaisang held out his arm and I checked his vitals, "it is indeed strong. You will definitely be able to handle this method."

"Why do I feel like it is going to be a lot of work?" Huaisang asked.

"Huaisang, do you want to be like this for the rest of your life?" I asked, "working hard is what helps you to achieve your goals. If you do not work hard, you are not going to get far."

Huaisang sighed, "I will try this but if I find it too much, I will drop it."

"I want you to try to handle at least a month of training before you decide," I told him.

"Fine," Huaisang said.

"Wei Ying, we could stay and chat more but we should go find our seats. The ceremony will be starting soon," Lan Zhan said.

I nodded, "I will talk with you both enough this again in a couple days."

"Yes you will," Chifeng Zun said.