Perseverance (Wangxian)

Chapter 42 - Official Cultivation Partners

~*Mature Content in chapter*~

Both wearing dazzling red wedding robes, as custom for a wedding ceremony in China. Though he was not a female, Wei Wuxian was to cover his face with a cloth, as he wanted to follow the tradition.

Lan Sizhui and Lan Jingyi had the honors to bring Wei Wuxian out as he had no family, (Jiang Cheng did not attend as the two still had yet to make amends). Looking down, he saw a small part of Lan Wangji's robes, and his shoes. He couldn't help but smile widely, and his cheeks feeling hot from nerves and excitement.

Lan Wangji paused a moment to take a glance at his husband to be. How he radiated in red as it was a signature color of his.

He then hooked his arm with Wei Wuxian's and said "Wei Ying, I'm here."

Wei Ying replied "happy to have you."

He was anticipating seeing Lan Zhan in red as all he ever wore was white with occasional blue accents. The two made their way down to the center as everyone who was invited, stood.

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji stood in the middle and bowed three times. Something that Lan Qiren did, was go out of his way to make a memorial tablet for Wei Wuxian's parents. It was something to show that they were with him on such a special occasion. With such a gesture, Wei Wuxian almost cried out of happiness.

The first bow was to the heaven and earth, the second was to the parents and/guardians, (they bowed to Wei Changze and Cangse Sanren memorial; Lan QiRen and Lan XiChen), the last was to each other.

They then walked to the bridal chamber. Which was finally the moment wear Lan Wangji could remove the cloth from Wei Wuxian's face. The suspense made both their hearts thump wildly, but as moment the cloth was off, Lan Wangji couldn't help but reveal a smile.

Wei Wuxian looked perfect, handsome yet beautiful and cute in red. The red made Wei Wuxian's ghost white skin glow like moonlight over snow. His silver eyes made for a beautiful centerpiece for his entire look.

Wei Wuxian couldn't help but stare at Lan Wangji. The beautiful twin jade who always stood out in his white robes, stood out even more so in red. His liquid gold eyes were a match for the gold and silver ornaments that decorated him.

"Lan Zhan looks like a god standing in front of me," Wei Wuxian said. He meant to think it but it came out of his mouth.

Lan Wangji blushed at his comment, "nonsense," He whispered playfully.

Some couldn't help but chuckle at the moment along with the two of them.

As Gusu Lan Sect couldn't drink wine, the had replaced it with tea so a disciple came forward, and handed them the tea. They hooked their arms as Wei Wuxian was smirking from ear to ear. They held eye contact till Lan Qiren couldn't stand it and cleared his throat. They then drank from their cups.

Next, they were to tie a knot on each other. Lan Wangji used his forehead ribbon to tie a knot on Wei Wuxian's arm while Wei Wuxian used the red ribbon he always used for his hair. A disciple then served Wei Ying dumplings that weren't totally cooked.

The disciple then asked "Is it raw?"

Wei Ying's face had turned beet red. He then whispered "raw," even though it was clearly heard by everyone and it brought a smile to Lan Zhan's face again.

It was then, that everyone left the room for the two to have their night to themselves. Before the two were planning to do anything, they wanted to take the ornaments out of their hair and remove all of the added accessories so it was easier to get the robes off. It took them about five to ten minutes each before they got everything off.