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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: 2021-04-12 10:05 pm (UTC)The Emperor and Empress both glanced at each other at the comment before the Emperor turned to the attendants. "You may leave," he said.
They all bowed and left. Even Zhelan left as well even though she already knew about WuXian. She was of the station to leave when servants were told to leave.
"Sit," the Emperor said, gesturing to other chairs in the room.
Meili, of course, sat down before her parents began insisting since she was pregnant.
"What is it that you wanted to tell us about them?" the Empress asked.
"Well, we wanted to make sure that you knew before meeting them. They are... untraditional."
The Emperor put his cup of tea down. "Oh?"
"A-Yuan's mother... is a man."
There was silence from both of them and then the Emperor said, "Excuse me?" like he had heard wrong.
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Date: 2021-04-12 10:26 pm (UTC)She wasn't wrong in her approach. She was pretty much close to what he was going to say. He just wasn't going to be as abrupt.
"What Meili is saying is correct. A-Yuan's parents aren't traditional. His parents are both men. The cultivation world tends to accept things that can be rather controversial due to what we deal with on a regular bases. The cultivation world does accept same sex marriage, but it is rare.
Both men are outstanding, respected, and well known in the cultivation world. They are also close friends of mine and had been extremely supportive of my transition as a Sect Leader. They have also helped Meili transition into the cultivation world. They are also my confidants." Wen Ning carefully explained. He had to pause from time to time to keep from stuttering. He has found that he hasn't stuttered as much as he had in the past, but in situations like this he would faulter.
"A-Yuan's mother is known to break a lot of rules and do things that tend to be considered hard to do. All in his attempts to achieve his goals. His husband helps balance him out by keeping him on the right path of things. This situation was something that no one was prepared for. It caused quite a stir in the cultivation world.
To be honest none of us are sure how he ended up being pregnant. There are still things in the cultivation world we don't understand so we've come to simply accept it for that. There are other theories as well, but we aren't too sure. The main one that he was possibly cursed and didn't know.
Despite the unnatural birth, A-Yuan is quiet a normal child. Nor do we believe that this can happen to anyone."
He stopped for now letting the Emperor and Empress take in what he just said and allowing Meili to add more to it. He nervously tugged at his sleeves.
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Date: 2021-04-12 11:34 pm (UTC)But that thought was completely dashed when Wen Ning said 'pregnant'. So... he actually was the child's mother based on giving him life... That was not quite what she had been expecting to hear. It certainly wasn't what the Emperor was expecting either. And they were both quiet once Wen Ning finished explaining just kind of staring.
Congratulations, Wen Ning. It wasn't often that one made the Emperor speechless. Meili reached over and put her hand on top of Wen Ning's. It looked very romantic but also hid that he was playing with his sleeves since that told others he was nervous. Even if it was true.
"They are both very nice people," Meili said in support of them. "They taught me much when I first married so that I would know who everyone was and the history of the sects. It has made it much easier to interact with others. And I feel that we have A-Yuan to thank for having a child so soon. He interrupted the wedding to greet me so properly. It was like he was bringing that blessing to us."
She placed her hand on her stomach as though to emphasize this.
"Thank you for letting us know," the Empress said first. "There is so much we still have to get used to when it comes to the cultivation world. At least we know for when they come to see us. Isn't that right, your Majesty?"
The Emperor seemed to snap out of his shock then and coughed slightly before replying. "Yes, exactly. It will be good to meet them in person."
Meili smiled, looking over at her husband. Problem solved.
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Date: 2021-04-13 07:00 pm (UTC)"Yes, A-Yuan had been very excited to meet Meili and had to run up to her right away. She was the first person he didn't recognize and knew she was important. It was very cute and the highlight of the wedding.
His father retrieved him before he could continue carrying on a conversation with Meili. He got to have that the following day and help give a tour of the castle." Wen Ning smiled as he described what happened and pleased that the tension was smoothed over.
"Perhaps, we can be part of the meeting so there's a neuteral party?" He suggested.
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Date: 2021-04-14 01:07 am (UTC)The Emperor nodded his head once in agreement with that sentiment before answering Wen Ning. "Yes, I think that would be good. Since they know the two of you and we know you as well."
"Wonderful," Meili said. "We will have the kitchen prepare snacks for the meeting since I'm sure A-Yuan and his new friends will want to be there."
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Date: 2021-04-14 11:31 pm (UTC)At least this way the meeting will be done and over with. Then over time Meili's family can get used to them especially if A-Yuan was going to still be friends with the princes. There would also be no distractions from when the other sects be arriving in a few days.
"Let's not tell Wei WuXian how speechless your parents were about the story. He might be forever smug on that triumph. His only disappointment would be not being there to see it." Wen Ning softly commented as they went about preparing for everything. "I'll admit that's when I started to get really nervous."
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Date: 2021-04-15 02:40 am (UTC)"Yes, we should not tell them that. He would certainly be too amused by that. And we can't have him thinking that he got one up on them."
She smiled. "I was worried about that too. I could tell my mother didn't think anything was wrong until you said, 'pregnant'."
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Date: 2021-04-15 07:33 pm (UTC)Wen Ning smirked at the thought. It was a shame Meili didn't get to know WuXian when he was younger. He was a lot more mellow now compared to what he was. But then...all of them have grown up and changed in many ways. Even if those changes were subtle.
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Date: 2021-04-16 12:40 am (UTC)She smiled. "They do seem to be very focused on rules with Gusu Lan and WuXian doesn't seem like he fits the mold well."
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Date: 2021-04-16 08:32 pm (UTC)I'm sorry that you didn't get some time with your parents right away. The next few days I'll make sure you can have that time."
Wen Ning pulled Meili close to kiss her. "Tonight we can celebrate with your family."
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Date: 2021-04-17 01:02 am (UTC)She smiled. "It's fine. It is always hard when traveling, especially for the hosts and having so many children to entertain."
She leaned over to kiss him back. "Thank you. I'd like that."
Both time to spend with her parents, but also being able to celebrate with them tonight.
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Date: 2021-04-17 01:19 pm (UTC)"In reality if it hadn't been for them, I wouldn't have become the new sect leader. It would have went to the leader of the rogue sect. Even though by blood, he wouldn't have legally had the chance. Through his popularity he would have won.
Don't be surprised if they show up the competition. I doubt they will pass up the oppurutnity to make an appearance. Since they are a sect, we can not deny them entry to it. They just can't be at the castle grounds."
Wen Ning smiled as she returned the kiss. He would have liked to spend some more time with her, but everything else was ready so it was time to introduce everyone.
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Date: 2021-04-18 12:21 am (UTC)Yes, the power of a princess of the royal family. She had a lot more power to persuade the Emperor than most people would want to admit, especially when it was something that helped him maintain control. Wives could be considered doing it for others, princes for their own political power or for their mother's clan's power. Princesses... their connections were their mother and their father.
But yes, it was time for them to meet. Of course, they had to get WuXian and WangJi as well as A-Yuan. Jianshi insisted on coming too because A-Yuan was his friend. Of course, A-Yuan wanted to hold the hands of both of his parents so Jianshi settled for wanting on his older sister's hand... and Wen Ning's, his nanny following after them with Zhelan.
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Date: 2021-04-18 01:29 pm (UTC)Perhaps, he should have not been so hostile the start he may have been accepted better among the sects and your family. Regardless, he'll learn his place eventually."
Wen Ning and Meili joined the Lan family. On a whim he asked Jianshi if he wanted to sit on his shoulders. He assumed that it was something the prince wasn't used to and knew that once he saw A-Yuan on top of his father's shoulders later he would want to do that too. Wen Ning enjoyed playing older brother/uncle since he never had any other siblings.
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Date: 2021-04-18 09:47 pm (UTC)It also made WuXian and WangJi smile as well, knowing that it had to be nice for Wen Ning, one of the princes officially considering him an older brother.
Of course, Jianshi immediately agreed that he wanted to go up on Wen Ning's shoulders. Meili glanced back and could see the nanny looked mildly alarmed but she tried to give her a reassuring smile that it was okay.
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Date: 2021-04-18 10:45 pm (UTC)He was now an older brother! He couldn't believe it. He only hopoed in time the rest of the princes and princess would come to see him as one too.
Once Wen Ning made sure Jianshi was safe and secure on his shoulders, he turned to let his nanny see that Jianshi was okay and tried to reassure her this was natural.
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Date: 2021-04-19 06:31 pm (UTC)The nanny was at least reassured when Jianshi didn't seem upset by it and the cultivators were unconcerned.
That didn't stop the Emperor and Empress's attendants from initially being alarmed seeing Wen Ning carrying Jianshi on his shoulders. This was quickly stopped by the Empress herself, who assured them that it was common for male family members to carry young children on their shoulders and that if Jianshi was alright with it, then it was fine.
And since he was, they had to stop worrying... at least outwardly. He was a royal heir after all but they couldn't argue with the Empress.
But since they had arrived now, WangJi and WuXian very properly greeted the Emperor and Empress. A-Yuan also greeted them again even though he probably would have been forgiven since he had greeted them not that long ago. After they had greeted, the Emperor invited WangJi and WuXian to join them for tea so Jianshi could play with A-Yuan.
At least for the moment, WuXian was behaving himself.
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Date: 2021-04-19 07:00 pm (UTC)Once Wen Ning helped Jianshi down, he moved to help his wife sit down before he settled next to her. He also positioned himself so he was near WuXian and WangJi. He could intervene if he sensed they were uncomfortable with anything.
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Date: 2021-04-20 07:03 pm (UTC)Jianshi immediately ran over to play with A-Yuan, one of the attendants and his nanny providing them with toys to play with.
Meili smiled, accepting the help over to a seat, sitting down as Zhelan moved to stand out of the way. She was also watching WuXian, knowing that once he relaxed, he'd likely start getting more boisterous. He had done so with her once he had gotten to know her. Nothing offense, but perhaps more... familiar than one would have expected. And WangJi was quiet, prompting his husband to pick up the slack.
They didn't quite get to that, fortunately. Probably around the time where she could see WuXian starting to get into his element again, they were interrupted, this time by the Sixth Princess, the consort who was her mother, the nanny, and a maid who was carrying the rabbit.
This, of course, started the cascade of greetings that were proper: consort greeting everyone; nanny greeting on behalf of the princess; Jianshi and Meili greeting the consort and princess; and also meant WuXian, WangJi, and Wen Ning had to greet them as well.
Boy, it really was good to be at the highest rank in this situation as the Emperor and Empress didn't have to move at all except to tell everyone at their ease once greetings had been exchanged.
"We heard that you were meeting with the family that provided Sixth Princess's rabbit," the consort said. "So we wanted to come and thank them personally."
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Date: 2021-04-20 08:35 pm (UTC)Wen Ning smiled and introduced the Lans to the Sixth Princess and the consort. He believed the consort wouldn't comment on the obvious and would save any questions for later. Leave it to the Lans to be so popular! Prior to this he had just been sharing how he had met Wei WuXian and Lan WangJi.
"Sixth Princess, would you like to let the Lans hold Bunny?" Wen Ning suggested.
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Date: 2021-04-21 03:55 pm (UTC)"Yeah!" the little girl declared.
With permission from a princess granted, even though she was very young, the maid offered the rabbit to either one of them. WangJi, of course being the rabbit whisperer, took the rabbit carefully in his arms, holding it so the princess could still see the rabbit.
Meixui, however, then began to get fussy, reaching towards the Lans who had her rabbit. Neither her nanny nor her mother seemed to be able to console her. After a few long moments, the Empress offered, "Perhaps she'd feel better if Master Wei held her so she could still be close to Bunny."
There were some surprised looks that she was offering for someone outside the palace to hold a royal child and a man at that, but the Emperor, understanding why she didn't think this was an issue, agreed with her. Well, having the Emperor's permission meant the servants couldn't really object... so they offered her to WuXian to hold.
"Come here, pretty lady," WuXian said with a smile. "You can see your bunny from here."
Meixui easily went over to WuXian's arms, smiling. "Bunny... Hi!"
"Hello to you too," WuXian said.
It was all very cute, but after a moment, WuXian got a curious expression on his face as he looked at her before he glanced over at WangJi and Wen Ning in turn. "Lan Zhan. Wen Qionglin. I think the Sixth Princess might have a Golden Core."
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Date: 2021-04-21 04:16 pm (UTC)Now his expression became curious at Wei WuXian's statement. He looked to the Emperor and Empress for permission to make a confirmation. Only when he did receive the permission did he examine her by placing his fingers over her center where the Golden Core would be.
"Wei WuXian is correct, the Sixth Princess has a Golden Core," Wen Ning announced once he had Lan Zhan confirm as well. This was a huge deal, especially for someone from the Royal Family to have someone with a Golden Core. Now the cultivation world couldn't complain about them being involved in their affairs.
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Date: 2021-04-22 12:14 am (UTC)WangJi himself just nodded his head in agreement.
"So what does that mean for the Sixth Princess?" the Emperor asked.
"Eventually she'll be able to manipulate her spiritual energy," WuXian remarked, WangJi staying near the princess so she could pet the rabbit. "In a few years, she'll be able to start training-"
"She is a princess," Emperor said firmly, interrupting WuXian who at least actively tried to not look put upon at that. "She will not learn things that are unfitting to her."
"Gusu Lan cultivates with music," WangJi remarked. "We could teach her. We have female cultivators who would be able to come here to teach her."
"There, that is certainly better," the Empress said reassuringly. "Music is appropriate for her to learn."
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Date: 2021-04-22 06:44 pm (UTC)During the competition you'll get to see what all the sects are able to do with their cultivation skills and markmenship. It'll give you a good understanding that not all of it is connected with dealing with the dead. My sister and I use our cultivation skills to help with healing is another example."
Wen Ning tried his best to help reassure the Royal Family that it was a good thing to have a Golden Core and that their daughter didn't have to deal with the typical things like a Night Hunt.
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Date: 2021-04-22 07:18 pm (UTC)Finally, the Emperor relaxed again. "Yes, it would be good to see this for ourselves. See what she might be capable of."
"Is it common?" the princess's mother asked, "For someone has to no abilities to have a child with them?"
Given that she was the mother, it was no unexpected for her to ask.
"It is possible for someone with no abilities to have a child with them," WangJi remarked. "Rare, but possible. Just as having a golden core doesn't guarantee a child with ability."
WuXian grinned. "I guess your Majesty and your Highness just that connection."
Some of the attendants looked briefly shocked he'd say something like that, but the Emperor laughed only a moment later. "You have an interesting way with words."
Personally Meili thought that he was asking for it, but at least her father had been in a good mood now. The fact WuXian was holding the princess might have helped.
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