[ Xichen nods, slowly, then takes a deep breath to. Calm himself down a little. It is not easier to put in words any of it, not even for the second time. ]
A long time ago, my father met my mother and fell in love with her at first sight. However, she did not love him as much. At one time, she killed one of the elders of the Clan, one of his teachers. She... would have been punished by death. But my father instead took her to the Cloud Recesses, married her, and told the elders, told the world, that she is his fated one, his wedded wife, and he would take no other.
But because of the crime she had committed, he found a house, and locked her into it.
And he found another house, and locked himself into it.
She... Wangji and I were only allowed to visit her once a month. She always met us with a smile, and never complained about being... imprisoned. She would tease Wangji, and you know how he is when teased, but I knew that he looked forward to it, every month.
Then one month, they told us she was gone. And he kept...
Month after month, he kept going there every month. Waiting for her to open the door. Even when he knew what it meant, he kept going, and waiting. [ He draws the xiao to him, but he doesn't play it, not right now. This time, young master Wei is asking different questions. ]
Once... when the Yiling Patriarch was at the height of his power, he asked me for permission to bring somebody to the Cloud Recesses. To protect.
[ He realizes a bit late that this might not be an easy tale for Lan Xichen to tell. But the story still comes out, leaves him motionless, staring with eyes growing wider as each point and parallel is set before him.
Finally Wuxian can't stay sitting still, pushes himself to his feet to start pacing. But doesn't interrupt.
And when Xichen tells him that last little bombshell, he almost stumbles. ]
... not unless you choose him, in turn. He would not repeat our father's mistakes.
[ This much, Xichen knows. There is not nor will there ever be anyone else for Wangji. But he will never put his wishes above those of young master Wei. Especially not when he believes it is unrequited.
Just like their father's feelings. ]
He... these years, he has been referring to you as his lifetime confidant. He would share your path with you.
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I would like to hear it.
[ He'll go pass out on Wangji later, and probably sleep far too long. But he'll also probably be allowed to. ]
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A long time ago, my father met my mother and fell in love with her at first sight. However, she did not love him as much. At one time, she killed one of the elders of the Clan, one of his teachers. She... would have been punished by death. But my father instead took her to the Cloud Recesses, married her, and told the elders, told the world, that she is his fated one, his wedded wife, and he would take no other.
But because of the crime she had committed, he found a house, and locked her into it.
And he found another house, and locked himself into it.
She... Wangji and I were only allowed to visit her once a month. She always met us with a smile, and never complained about being... imprisoned. She would tease Wangji, and you know how he is when teased, but I knew that he looked forward to it, every month.
Then one month, they told us she was gone. And he kept...
Month after month, he kept going there every month. Waiting for her to open the door. Even when he knew what it meant, he kept going, and waiting. [ He draws the xiao to him, but he doesn't play it, not right now. This time, young master Wei is asking different questions. ]
Once... when the Yiling Patriarch was at the height of his power, he asked me for permission to bring somebody to the Cloud Recesses. To protect.
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Finally Wuxian can't stay sitting still, pushes himself to his feet to start pacing. But doesn't interrupt.
And when Xichen tells him that last little bombshell, he almost stumbles. ]
You-
You're trying-
You're telling me that Lan Zhan-
...His fated person?
Me?
But I'm- [ brokenbleedingnotgoodenough ]
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[ This much, Xichen knows. There is not nor will there ever be anyone else for Wangji. But he will never put his wishes above those of young master Wei. Especially not when he believes it is unrequited.
Just like their father's feelings. ]
He... these years, he has been referring to you as his lifetime confidant. He would share your path with you.
But he will not force your hand.
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No. I know he wouldn't force me.
[ Even without the countless opportunities Lan Wangji's had to do just that.
Even with this information, he trusts Lan Zhan above all others, even himself.
He absently rubs at the side of his head, listening to the rest but no longer quite able to look at Lan Xichen.
It's a lot to think about. A lot to learn all at once.
He shakes his head again and takes a careful breath before turning to face Xichen, then bows formally, hands cupping in front of him. ]
Thank you, Zewu-Jun.
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Young master Wei. It was a pleasure to have you here. And... please, try to allow yourself to rest.
[ Is it important to say this? In all things, yes. ]
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You should too.