OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER (A WANGXIAN STORY)

Chapter 59

Albeit the day seemed clear and the weather favorable, it was another tense period for the servants and disciples present at the Lotus Pier. The doors to the courtroom were closed from their curious eyes and ears but the fear that seeped amongst them was like a translucent fog. Sect Leader Jiang and his brother, the Yiling Patriarch turned the entire cove upside down. Everyone became a suspect when it was affirmed there was an attempt on the lives of the little ones.

The maidservant was not so lucky, she was faced with a dire ultimatum. The medicine was to take immediate effect because whoever wanted the children dead did not want the cause of death hidden. There would be no easy way out for her no matter the decision she took. Her employer would have her eliminated if she failed and Sect Leader Jiang was sure to send her to the grave in the most excruciating way possible. So she ingested the food right before Wei Ying due to pressure. She would be left with two minutes before showing symptoms. Perhaps she could still get the job done but to her surprise, the man asked her to take the food back, unconvinced.

Lo and behold she crumbled to the ground after a few steps. Death came soon enough not to disclose who hired her. A state of emergency was declared and Jiang Cheng ordered that no one would leave the pier. Lan Wangji felt lucky. The kids being in such danger meant Wei Ying was also at risk- the adult loved to taste the baby's food to check for hotness before stuffing up the baby.

Sandu ShengShao once again suspected the eternal relatives of the Jin Sect. This time he vowed to uproot those behind it. With his most loyal servants gathered, Jiang Cheng gave intricate orders about the investigation. Seeing that they had no proper lead, Lan Wangji had to step in. During the act of drawing out his Zither, the gates were opened. Wei Ying had arrived after making sure the kids were fed and taken care of. Leaving them in Jiayi's care he came with Wen Ning.

Hanguanjun played inquiry. His long fingers strum the strings with great finesse. "Well, anything?", Jiang Cheng's mind was plagued by anguish. Lan Wangji continued a while longer before craning his head high. He got answers but they were not what he expected. So Wei Ying stepped forward to assist. Lan Wangji was in his right to refuse him but he let it go. All it took was a whistle to draw out a wandering soul for more flesh to the story...

Before the men set off to trace the culprit with the valid information Wei Wuxian obtained, the Yiling Patriarch felt he needed to go the extra mile to assist. "Jiang Cheng, this is not the first time your family has been threatened. We may need more than manpower this time."

Wei Ying picked up his Chenqing and played a lulled tune. The disciples shriveled at the sight of the tall ghost kneeling before Wei Ying.

"Don't be afraid. He will be of great use.", Wei Ying assured them. The men bowed slightly and asked for permission to set off...

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A few days later...

Jiang Cheng tightened security in the internal and external parameters of his sect. Now everything that was meant to be ingested by him and his family was tasted for any hazardous substances before they ate.

Lan Wangji spent more time with Wei Ying and YueLian as they waited for favorable news. He would be there for as long as his partner needed him. In the cool of the evening after the baby was put to sleep, Wei Ying found his way into Wangji's arms. "Lan Zhan, is it okay if I stay here tonight?", Wei Ying asked humbly.

" I can stay here with you.", Wangji was not okay with the other overworking himself.

"No, you need to rest and there are people here in case I need help.", Wei Ying played with the soft locks lying on his husband's shoulder. Lan Wangji knew Wei Ying would not sleep if he stayed by the baby. Not waiting for the other to drag the issue he went past him and cautiously picked up the sleeping baby.