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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.
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Date: 2021-05-31 05:03 pm (UTC)However many weren't happy with the rogue sect's behavior. "He's cheating!" Yu Suren loudly claimed. "I was with Qionglin in the classes we had in the past. He always did poorly!"
Wen Ning kept his face neuteral despite his irriation toward the sect. He was going to reply when Wen Zhuiliu stepped forward.
"You seem to forget that Wen Chao was also part of the lessons and between you and him it was spent bullying and belitting Qionglin. How do you expect one to perform under such pretense?" Wen Zhuiliu commented in a soft tone, but still loud enough for those to hear. "Wen Chao targeted him for the fact he gained favor by the teachers. He didn't like the competition. Up till Wen Chao chose to target him he was gaining favor and lost it after the bullying started.
Furthermore, when Quinglin became the new sect leader he was taught by all the sect leaders in a vigarous training courses. Yu Suren, let's see what you can do since you have yet participated in any of the event."
Wen Ning had stepped back to his seat allowing Wen Zhuiliu to comment and challenge the rogue sect leader. It was rare for him to inituiate a fight let alone say a lot. Nor was he out of place to say such things.
If Wen Zhuliu hadn't stepped up to speak he knew others were going to having seen them quickly stand up in an attempt to retailite. Wen Ning was honored by this as he was used to for along time no one stepping in. He had seen that his sister was among ones about to speak, but remained silent when she saw who spoke. It was clear she was furious at the rogue sect for their behavior.
Most of the sects were listening closely to what Wen Zhuiliu had to say as many had never really heard him speak. Or speak ill of Wen Chao for that matter. They were all also eager to see how this fight would unfold.
Yu Suren a few times made an attempt to speak, but held back and simply glared at everyone, as he clutched his sword. At the challenge he knew he couldn't deny and stepped forward to accept the challenge bowing in front of Wen Zhuiliu before taking his spot.
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Date: 2021-06-03 10:10 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2021-06-03 11:56 pm (UTC)Wen Ning did his best to keep neuterual through the fight, especially keeping an eye on it from getting too brutual. It looked like that the fight wasn't going to end till there was indeed some bloodshed.
He tried to get ahold of Wen Zhuiliu's attention subtley, but he was too focused on the fight before him. He didn't want to cause him to loose face or to seem like he was favoring his bodyguard. He was also familiar with Wen Zhuiliu's fighting style and knew that he was planning on crushing Yu Suren's golden core. That was not acceptable in the competition. Granted had it been under Wen Rouhan's ruling it would have been allowed regardless of what others felt.
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Date: 2021-06-07 11:31 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2021-06-07 11:42 pm (UTC)Wen Zhuiliu was too focused on the fight before him, forgetting that this was a competition. It didn't help that Yu Suren was goading him with his taunts and insults. They had never gotten along both viaing for Wen Chao's attention. Wen Zhuiliu always got it in the end, which made Yu Suren more bitter.
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Date: 2021-06-08 09:16 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2021-06-08 09:47 pm (UTC)Yu Suren simply sneered and stepped back at the interruption. He glanced in WuXian in annoyance. "Tch, if this had been led by Wen Ruohan, he wouldn't have cared what happened. All of you are weak and pathetic!" He made a point to shove WuXian as he stalked off mumbling something about always meddling in things he shouldn't.
Wen Ning stood up at the comments, but didn't say anything not wanting to fall into his trap. His glare said enough. He knew that Yu Suren was trying to goad him and to try humilate him in some way. If others wanted to say something they could, but he knew enough of how it would go.
Once Yu Suren left the field, Wen Zhuiliu stepped forward and apologized to the Wen Ning, the Royal Family, and the sects for his ill behavior.
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Date: 2021-06-08 11:55 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2021-06-09 12:05 am (UTC)"Yu Suren, apologize to WuXian, the Royal Family and the sects. You were shown mercy by him and you chose to shove him in response. If you wanted the old ways you would have become a mediacore person instead or worse one of his puppets. Is that a life you really want?
You chose to humilate myself and Wen Zhuiliu as well. You were tardy and have shown nothing but contempt through the competition. The sects have done their share and accepted you and tried to give you a chance. You spat on them as well by your behavior on the field.
Therefore, Yu Suren, you and your sect are expelled from this competition and nor will be allowed in any other competition or event." Wen Ning stated in a firm tone loud enough for everyone to hear. This basically meant they could no longer participate in a lot of the cultivation world and gain support as they had originally aimed for.
Yu Suren tried to fight against WangJi's hold but couldn't move and glared at everyone around him. Only with a bedgrudging reluctance did he apologize. It wasn't as graceful as Wen Zhuiliu's apology, but it was enough. Wen Ning then had his disciples escort Yu Suren and his sect off the premises and out of Qishan Wen.
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Date: 2021-06-09 11:43 pm (UTC)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.
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Date: 2021-06-10 12:19 am (UTC)They had a few more matches, before Wen Ning called for everyone to retire for the day. The other matches could wait the following day and then eventally the big night hunt.
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Date: 2021-06-26 07:38 pm (UTC)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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Date: 2021-06-27 12:08 am (UTC)The week had quickly went by with hardly any issues. Everyone did well and with the rogue sect gone there was hardly any tension. Everyone showed great sportmanship. Wen Ning ended the competition with a banquet thanking everyone for attending and participating in the event.
One by one the sects eventually returned home leaving Wen Ning and Meili left with the Royal Family giving her some time spend with them before they had to leave as well.
Wen Zhuiliu almost made it with out having Madam Yu find him, but it wasn't until it was almost time for Lotus Pier to leave that she managed to grab him much to his reluctance. Over an awkward conversation, some past differences had been squared around and some more explainations about his past been revealed to people he didn't want to know. He only hoped his past would longer be brought up after this.
Then there was finally some silence and their routines were back to a regular schedule. Really, Wen Ning was glad to have a quite castle again.