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Wen Ning was extremely nervous as he approached Cloud Recesses. He had arranged to meet with the Sect Leader to discuss an important proposal that he had recently recieved from the Emperor himself. The proposal had caught him off guard and something he didn't think was imaginable. It was rare that the Emperor even showed interest in the cultivation world. It was something he couldnt take lightely as it would helpp bridge the two worlds together. Yet, if he was honest with himself Wen Ning simply wanted to hide. He never imagined that becoming a Sect Leader would bring in oppurtuntiies he didn't realize were possible. He needed sound advice and one that wasn't judging or demanding.

This visit would also allow time for him to see his friends and get a small break. Once he arrived, Wen Ning still had time before he was able to talk with the Sect Leader. He chose to seek out WuXian for the time being.

Date: 2021-06-03 10:10 pm (UTC)
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WuXian had been one of those on his feet, ready to jump at Wen Ning's defense. If he hadn't that probably would have been more surprising. WangJi had been, of course, willing to let him, having taken A-Yuan into his arms as soon as the exchange started, a subtle way of letting WuXian be ready to help. As soon as it was clear Wen Zhuliu was challenging the rogue sect leader, he sat back down, but WangJi didn't return A-Yuan, just in case WuXian needed to step in. WangJi was the best swordsman of any sect. WuXian was easily his second so he would let WuXian be ready to fight.

Meili clearly looked unimpressed by all of the talk from the rogue sect and the Imperial family was interested in where this was going to go. Obviously, they were routing for Wen Zhuliu, but they wouldn't say so out loud.

Date: 2021-06-07 11:31 pm (UTC)
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WuXian was also keeping a close eye on the fighting, even moving from his spot with WangJi up towards the front of the Gusu Lan section. Even though he was friends with Wen Ning, he was as close to an objective third party as they could get... and one who could survive if he had to get in between them.

He glanced over at Wen Ning, looking for a subtle indication that he wanted him to step in. He wouldn't do it unprovoked unless he had to, but if Wen Ning gave him the signal, he would. Just give him a signal and he'll help out.

Date: 2021-06-08 09:16 pm (UTC)
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WuXian was more than willing to make himself the bad guy in this situation. He wouldn't let Wen Ning take the blame for this. That was the good thing about him being the one to do this. Besides, he had an easy excuse to be able to use and he wasn't above doing it.

Once he had that silent permission from Wen Ning, probably unseen by most, WuXian jumped from his vantage point into the fray. Of course, some of the spectators in this "friendly" match were alarmed, but no one from Gusu Lan reacted to stop him. WangJi did, however, pass his son to Xichen and stand, moving carefully towards where WuXian had jumped from. This was really only because if one of the two should lash out at WuXian, he would be there to protect him.

But WuXian jumped down nearly between the two of them, using his sheathed Suibian to block both Wen Zhuliu and Yu Suren alternately to keep them from attacking each other and also prevent them from hitting him either.

"What sort of masters are you?" WuXian proclaimed rather loudly. "Behaving like this in a friendly match, especially when there are children watching."

It was definitely true. There was A-Yuan, Jin Ling, and all of the princes and princesses. There were also noble ladies, but he wasn't going to say women specifically because Madam Yu might kick his butt for that and didn't want that.

Date: 2021-06-08 11:55 pm (UTC)
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WuXian made a disgusted scoff at Yu Suren's comment, crossing arms. He stumbled when Yu Suren pushed him and sneered at him as he turned and walked away, not saying anything to possibly make him turn around and continue the banter.

The Emperor nodded his head to accept the apology from Wen Zhuliu, the royal family at least appeased by that.

WuXian turned and started to bow to them as well, but was stopped by the probably rather amusing of WangJi basically dragging Yu Suren back into the ring. He had pushed his "wife"; WangJi now felt he had free reign to be included in this. No one touched his Wei Ying harshly. Sure, WuXian was not weak by any stretch of the imagination, but it was the principle of the thing and his responsibility of the husband.

"Apologize," WangJi told Yu Suren firmly.

No matter whether he apologized or not, Jianli turned to him. "Sect Leader Wen," he said. "We have a belief in the Imperial City of clearly distinguishing between reward and punishment. If someone does something good for you or worked harder than required on something then you praise them for the work they have done. If someone shows disrespect for someone of rank or breaks the rules, the punishment that comes is swift and justified."

Yes, this was a hint that he was suggesting Wen Ning do something.

Date: 2021-06-09 11:43 pm (UTC)
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Good. Jianli was pleased that Wen Ning had understood what he was saying and so was the Emperor. It was something that they thought that Wen Ning should make clear otherwise this sect would keep pushing him around.

On the whole, it seemed that Wen Ning's decision to kick out the rogue sect was well-received. WuXian and WangJi definitely approved and WangJi would even help with escorting the rogue sect out. Push his Wei Ying and think he wasn't going to do anything...

Meili was also very proud of him and when he returned, she would break propriety and give him a kiss on the cheek.

Date: 2021-06-26 07:38 pm (UTC)
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It was quite an exciting day. The Imperial family was enjoying it, especially the princes that got to participate. The younger princes could really only imagine being able to participate. Maybe another time.

Meili watched the matches patiently. Even if she personally couldn't fight or do archery, this was the world she was married into and it was important for her to support her husband and his sect. She may not have known all the rules, but she could certainly celebrate a good shot or a good match like anyone else.

And when Wen Ning called the day's matches over, she reached to take his arm so they could head back to the castle together.

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