Hourglass

XIX

Wei Wuxian was taken back with Lan Wangji's declarations. Even his brother had his stance raised but it seems really off for him.

Wei Wuxian smirked, "you want to prove that you're choosing me?" He taunted, "bring the head of the Lan elder who's trying to kill our son and worked for Jing Guangshan years ago... Divorce that Jin whore and cut ties with the cunning Jin sect.."

Wei Wuxian's eyes were serious. Lan Wangji who was a good cultivator who wouldn't wish for someone's downfall replied, "I will... i'd even present them in a golden platter..."

Several days later~

It was good chance that after several days Jiang Yuan returned to his usual feet. Lan Wangji's absence and his mother's touch gradually allowed him to feel at ease. From being aloof, Wei Wuxian and his laugh trips put him back to his feet.

"The Jin Sect had sent us invitation for the next discussion conference..." Jiang Fengmian read, "and an specific name to be invited... *glances at Wei Wuxian*."

They knew Jin Guangshan wanted Wei Wuxian as his concubine. He had been sending gifts after gifts when he was just ten. Well, for a man, Wei Wuxian is certainly more beautiful than those female omegas he always had by his side. However, Jiang Fengmian sternly and mercilessly refused every betrothal requests.

"He just won't stop alright?"

"Be careful... Though me and A-Cheng will be there for you..."

"Hah! Like I care! I can finally watch my son in all his glory!" He squealed hugging his son tightly, "let mama teach you some stuff for a sure win... It goes like th—"

"Don't teach your son to cheat, dumbshit..." Jiang Wanyin hissed.

"I am not! Why would I? I always fight with awesome techniques!"

"Techniques my ass, you just kick some sand and twirl around with a live sword style? Oh yeah? Who was it again his ass kicked beat by Nie Mingjue with his saber even with his eyes close?"

All senior disciples deadpanned, "Wei-Shixiong."

"And who was it who carelessly took off Lan Wangji's forehead ribbon and ended up scared the hell out his wits?"

"Wei-Shixiong..."

"Ah who was i—"

"STOP! stop! Stop! Stop! Jiang Cheng how can you lie infront of my kid? Don't spout nonsense okay?" Wei Wuxian smiled at his son, "don't believe them lil'bun... They're just ruining my image on you..."

"It's the truth shixiong... You even ended up breaking Second master Nie's fan..."

"Razed the pier to the ground with his shady inventions..."

"Okay! All of you shut up! You're supposed to be on my side and not antagonize me!" Wei Wuxian pouted.

Jiang Yuan knew how boisterous and unruly his mother was so he wasn't surprised even the chest of memories have been dugged to the open. Although there was this barrier between them, Jiang Yuan seemed to opened a lot more than he usually was. He express any emotions he was keeping. His father's promise and after learning his desire to prove himself to his mother, made him happy.

The day before they left for Lanling. Jiang Yuan went to a secluded temple in the forest. An old gold statue of a god with a sword and flower in his hand rests. He cleaned the place for a while before lighting any incense and offerings. He prayed silently for this development and for making his wish for a family came true although they are still in a runabout way.

Bells sounded lightly when he left. Silver butterfly accompanied him out of the forest before it completely disappeared from sight.

Their contingent finally set off the next morning for Lanling. Jin Ling had been restless of wanting to hang out with everyone and bombarding Jiang Yuan letter before.