Arranged marriage. "Sect Leader Jiang, as you know our customs well, when a Lan ties their sacred ribbon on someone they are bound forever. And now that Lan Wangji had tied his ribbon around Wei Wuxian..." Lan Qiren inhaled sharply, "We should make preparations to their wedding ceremony. And that is only if you accept our marriage proposal. We hope you would not refuse as this holds the dignity and reputation of Gusu Lan and Lan Wangji." "Shufu, please..." "I accept." Jiang Fengmian said, holding hands with Lan Qiren. "I accept to this alliance." Lan Wangji's breath hitched and Wei Wuxian too tried to breathe for he could not understand what was going on. "Shufu," Lan Wangji said, not holding back anymore. "Wei Wuxian never accepted this alliance. He and I..." "I accept." Came Wei Wuxian's faint voice. "I accept to be married to Lan Wangji if.... if he is willing to be married with me." Lan Wangji looked at Wei Wuxian sharply who was refusing to meet his eyes. "Wangji will accept. He tied the ribbon after all. He was already aware of it's consequences." Lan Qiren said.

"I hate you." Lan Zhan said emotionless. Just hearing it, Wei Ying's world came crashing down. But still, he tried to keep his composure. "L..Lan Zhan, you don't have to like me. You no longer need to care for me. Y..you can be the way you want. J.. just let me care for you. Let me show you what happiness is. Let me accompany you through your highs and lows. Let me give my world to you. J...just let me love you? Huh...? Can you let me do that? Please Lan Zhan...!" His voice cracked at the end. But who cares? His Lan Zhan no longer needed him. His Lan Zhan no longer cared for him. His Lan Zhan no longer adored him. His Lan Zhan no longer.... no longer loved him! Tears welled up in his eyes. He couldn't cease the tears from flowing down his cheeks. He couldn't help but show his vulnerability to Lan Zhan. His Lan Zhan! ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯