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[raddishpeddler]

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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[snowbirdprincess]

Meili was glad for the rescue as well. It was nice to be able to leave the insanity for now. After a long day of travel, she was sure she wasn't at her best to be the center of attention. After an evening alone with her new husband, she was sure that she would be much more prepared for the feasting and meeting his friends and family.

Her maids helped her over to the bed so that she could sit before bowing and moving to the side, waiting patiently as Wen Ning removed her veil. She looked up at him and smiled, glad to see him finally so clearly after not being able to all day. "Qionglin."

And the two ladies in the room with them. She would guess that they were his sister and grandmother based on everything that he had told her. She gave them a smile as well before Wen Ning poured the wine, knowing that she would meet them properly tomorrow. She drank with him and thanked his sister and grandmother before they left, the maids bowing again and following them out. Zhelan made sure that their door was properly closed leaving them alone.

Meili gave Wen Ning another smile now that they were alone. "I have something for you," she said, standing and going to one of her boxes that had been brought in. Even though it was red like all the others, she had put a stripe of red paper across where it opened so she would know which one it was.

What she came back with was the scarf that she had shown him on their second visit. The trees did have leaves now in colors one might call jade-colored since "qiong" meant "fine jade". So it was a forest "lin" of fine jade "qiong" trees with the stylized sun for the Wen sect's symbol. And in one of the trees, there was a little snowbird sitting on one of the branches. She sat down beside him again and offered it to him.

"I hope that you like it."

[raddishpeddler]

Wen Ning smiled upon seeing the scarf.She did finish it in time for their wedding. His hands shook slightly as he took hold of the scarf and studied the detail she put into it. He admired all the careful detail she had put into the scarf and the meanins behind each one. He remembered the beginnings of it and was amazed to see how it came out in the end. She had even added his request.

"It's beautiful," Wen Ning proudly commented and then placed it around his neck draping it over his shoulders for now. "I'll be sure to wear this tomorrow." There was a slight hesitatation before he moved closer and pulled her into an embrace to kiss her.

[snowbirdprincess]

She had been working diligently at it when she had the time since it was a way she could show how much she cared for him, making him something that no one else would have.

She leaned in to kiss him when he initiated. It was her first real kiss. It was nice. Granted she had no comparison, but that was fine. After they kissed, she - carefully - rested her head against his shoulder (her hairpieces could be considered a weapon right now).

"I'm glad that you like it."

[raddishpeddler]

It was an awkward kiss. Wen Ning had a little bit of experience kissing, but it had been hesitant at first. He became more passionate as she leaned into his kiss. He had been wanting to kiss her for a long time now and now they could finally do this in private with no one watching.

The scarf meant everything to him and something he would treasure. She had made it specficially for him and it was something no one had ever done for him.

He placed a protective arm around her letting Meili rest her head against his shoulder. "I would say that's an underestimate. The scarf has become a very important item to me. We should eat while the food is still warm."

He kissed her forehead. Only reluctantly he left her side to bring the two trays of food, that had been placed aside out of view, over to the table so they could eat together.

[snowbirdprincess]

Meili had no experience and she was perfectly fine with his kiss. It was nice, finally getting her husband. A man who loved her for her and not just where she came from.

"I'm glad. I want to make something that was special, that only you would have."

At the comment about food, she gave a slight nod of her head. "That sounds food. I am very hungry."

It had been so long since she had eaten this morning - before they had done her make up. Sure, she'd had a few snacks but not enough to hold her long term. She happily accepted the food, smiling at him before beginning to eat.

[raddishpeddler]

His own stomach growled at the mention of food. Wen Ning gave a sheepish grin as he settled down to eat. There was a comfortable silence as the two of them concentrated on eating the meal before them.

Wen Ning tried to arrange foods that Meili was familiar with and done in the manner she was used to. Their food was slightly different, but it was something he could eat. He figured later on he could learn to cook those meals on the nights he wanted to cook instead of having the staff do it. It had taken a while for the staff to get used to it, but once they learned it was a regular thing they didn't stop him. Especially when they saw he was interested in learning from them as well.

He saw as well that they left some wine along with some cakes and fruit for dessert. He brought them over once they were done eating.

[snowbirdprincess]

Meili began sampling the foods that Wen Ning had brought over. All foods that were celebratory and meant to bring good luck, as it should be on a wedding night. As was traditional, the dough for the dumplings was not completely cooked.

"It's raw," Meili told Wen Ning, which was the proper reaction since 'raw' to 'give birth' were the same character. She wasn't at all offended since it was supposed to be good for their chance of having children.

"It is all very good," she said as he went to get the cakes and fruit.

[raddishpeddler]

While customary, the comment caused Wen Ning to blush. He did his best to hide it behind his sleeve and tried to focus on the foods before him.

Especially since he knew what was expected of them tonight to fully seal their marriage. He had been excited and nervous over the whole event itself.

"The staff worked really hard putting this together. I had asked them to try to cook foods you were familiar with as well." He commented quite proud of his staff.

[snowbirdprincess]

She just smiled at how he blushed at that, blushing a little herself even though it was harder to see with her makeup on. Yes, she had been told what she should expect on their wedding night. So many ladies had told her what to expect. So she was prepared even if she had only basic ideas of what this action would be like. She knew how it was supposed to work... physically.

"They did. I am very happy with all the work they put into it," she said as she began to work on the dessert which included cakes made with lotus seeds, also a good thing to have on their wedding night.

[raddishpeddler]

He looked up and smiled, the blush still visible but not as vivid as it was earlier. So many people had given him advice for tonight. He had even read various spring books as well. He understood the basics and what was expected, but he never really experience any of it himself.

He was aware most guys his age had some experience, but he had always been naive and never sought it out. Wen Zhuliu had never pressured him especially once the arranged marriage had been set. They had bother agreed to wait till after the wedding was done especially when Meili had been kind enough to accept their relationship and let it continue.

There was so much importance on having children that a lot of references were placed with in the wedding itself to promote goodluck. He knew as well that it would be checked later to see if they had followed through. He didn't want to be embarrassed by not going through with it.

Yet, nothing really seemed to help with leading up to iniating it. Nothing about this was natural. He nervously tugged at the cuff of his sleeve a habbit he had yet been able to stop. He tried to figure out something they could talk about.

[snowbirdprincess]

She was nervous about that as well. But that wasn't something that they needed to do that sort of thing right this moment and luckily, she had an idea for at least something to talk about.

"Who was that sweet little boy who came over to say hi?"

[raddishpeddler]

Wen Ning brightened up at the change of topic and the question at hand. "His name is A Yuan and he is Gusu Lan's heir to the sect. You met his father earlier. He was the one wearing the blue travel robes and the one retrieving him. His mother is WuXian, the young man he was standing with. He's going to be the one helping teach you about the various sects and cultivation history. You will be seeing a lot of A Yuan as well."

He reached to pour them more wine as he waited for the inevitable question. How could Wuxian have A Yuan? The number one question everyone had no answer to. Either way he was grateful for the discussion and it was better to have that one now then later.

[snowbirdprincess]

Well, that was certainly a way to get the topic off what they were expected to do for the wedding night: literally, throw it way off into left field. Meili nodded pleasantly hearing about Yuan and his father, but the comment about his mother...

"How... how is a young master the mother to a child?"

[raddishpeddler]

"That is the question everyon has asked and no one has an answer for including WuXian himself. Yet, the cultivation world can be quite a mystery. We are assuming it might have a connection to being a cultivator? Our world has just come to accept the fate. For Gusu Lan because he's a mother he's treated also in many cases like a woman would be treated...hence part of why he's teaching you."

Wen Ning calmly explained as he carefully put the words together. He wasn't sure how Meili's family would accept this explaination, but it was something the sects have decided was the answer and just let it be.

[snowbirdprincess]

"I see..." It was still very confusing, but if she wasn't the only one who had a question as to why this had happened, maybe it wasn't so bad. She'd just have to accept it as everyone else did.

"I see. An interesting predicament he has, being a master but also considered a woman."

Clearly, he didn't seem to mind much considering he was in public with his partner and their child and at a wedding none-the-less.

"It will be nice to meet them all officially tomorrow. And I will endeavor to learn well what Master WuXian has to teach me about the cultivation world."

[raddishpeddler]

"He seems to handle things as they come along pretty well. But WuXian always had that personality to quickly adapt to things. I warn you he can be rather mischievious person and also a flirty hands on type of person. He's calmed down a lot since having A Yuan.

His son can be rather mischievous as well and is extremely smart. He's been known to slip past both his parents from time to time. Just be mindful of what you say to him and promise." Wen Ning further explained with an amused smile.

[snowbirdprincess]

She smiled listening to him talk about WuXian. Clearly, he had a lot of respect for WuXian considering he was warning her about him so that she wouldn't be surprised.

"I will remember that about WuXian. It is good that he has changed at least some since he is a role model to a child."

She chuckled softly. "I see. A-Yuan certainly got away from his mother at least. I will be careful with my words around him."

She was used to that with the princes and princesses. Little kids were impressionable. They also remembered things forever even when you thought that surely they would have forgotten.

[raddishpeddler]

"You will get used to everything in time. Never hesitate to ask if unsure. Most are pretty easy going and wiling to help. You will run into a few hard heads out there, but eventually they will turn around. Or they'll learn."

Wen Ning stated as he helped himself to more of the cakes and fruit. He hesistated a bit before offering to share a piece of cake with her.

[snowbirdprincess]

"Thank you. I will certainly ask if I have any questions. I'm sure there will be quite a few for a bit."

Both for running a household and about being the wife of a cultivation sect leader. She was sure she'd get help on both parts. His family would likely help her with learning to run the household and the others would help her with understanding how the sects worked in more detail.

She smiled as he offered her a piece of cake. "Thank you."

[raddishpeddler]

Wen Ning smiled in return as he went to eat his own share.

"I'm sure I'll still have plenty of questions in return especially when I host your family. I believe I have one wing set off just for your family alone. I want to make sure it could accomdate your family's needs. Should they need more room I can still arrange for that to happen.

I can't wait to give you an actual tour of the castle," Wen Ning commented. "If I'm not around, we can make sure someone will be with you until you're familiar with the layout."

[snowbirdprincess]

She nodded in understanding. "And I will certainly help you with understanding my family and their needs. It is a little high maintenance when they come to visit, but it'll get easier once you are around them and are starting to learn more about them."

She grew up in it. She knew how many maids traveled with each consort when they went traveling anywhere. She knew which consorts couldn't have housing close to each other because proximity might cause them to start arguing with each other. That wasn't something someone would know naturally.

"Thank you. I'd appreciate that, both the tour and someone to assist. I'm sure the maids will need a tour as well from one of the servants who works here already." Since she wouldn't see the pathways that were intended only for servants.