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JGY marries fem!NHS soon after JGS acknowledges him. NMJ only finds out after the wedding. He storms over to Jinlintai ready to murder his sworn brother for daring to touch his little sister. Instead he learns the marriage was NHS's idea so she could get close enough to take down JGS. She and JGY make a terrifyingly good team when they're working together. JGS never knew what hit him.

They really would be scary good couple, not people you'd want to go against. On the surface it looks like MY got taken advantage of, he had young Miss Qin chasing after him and instead he married the lazy spoiled Miss from the sect he formerly served. Word is any kid they'll have will only carry the Nie name. Really such a terrible thing for such a promising young man, even if he was a bastard.

But in truth MY wants NHS' resources - maybe one day he'll love her who knows, but reality was his father was a real bastard. After what JGS insulted Meng Shi, MY could no longer find the motivation to follow his father. Better to move up within the Nie sect. But it's NHS who brings the offer of marriage. It's purely selfish though, she likes MY at her side and if taking down JGS is what it'll take to keep him by her side then very well, NHS will work. They elope.

Meanwhile in Qinghe, NMJ is stressed because he lost the best assistant he's ever had and his lazy little sister has disappeared. Then the news comes that she's married?! And to that sneaky MY! How are they going to carry the bloodline with that sort of couple? (Lol Dage get married then) NMJ runs to Lanling, fully ready to tear up shit and yet he can't bring himself to do it when he watches them.

They talk about vengeance yet MY is gently brushing NHS' hair free of tangles and tying it up with ease. That action was as natural as it could be like they had been spouses for many years. Leaning on each other, head pressed close together as they whispered vital information to each other. MY encouraging NHS' ideas and even giving his own improvements on the execution. NHS massages MY's hands as she listens, knowing how his hands aches from writing often. NHS doesn't flinch at his more distasteful ideas and instead offers alternatives. After all they can't be suspicious nor can they risk their reputation.

Upon seeing their actions…NMJ got goosebumps all over. Those two, they’ve only gotten married a week ago, but yet they resemble a married couple that has been happily married for years. NMJ barely opens his mouth when NHS pats his hand, "Da-ge, don't worry meimei and A-Yao will be careful. Just focus on the sect; once we're ruin JGS to the point of death, we'll come home to help you."

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Oh god you know what would actually be hilarious? Wen Yuan as some poor wen girl's kid with Jin Guangshan. Wen Ning tells the juniors years later, and they go: Oh. And Jin Ling is like.... "so... Lan SiZhui is my Xiaoshu?" Lan Jingyi: "Hey you're senior Wei's real little brother now" OZZ: "Sect Leader Jin really got around didn't he?"

haha! Yes.

"Why didn't you bring this up sooner?!? It's been years." LJY yells, smacking WN's arm after he dropped the news, the quiet 'oh.' they all let out barely fading out. "Hey why are you oh-ing too?? Didn't you raise him on the Burial Mounds? Now he's your brother-son."

"I never asked." WWX smiles and slings an arm around LSZ. "Blood never mattered, he can be MXY's brother but he's still my kid."

"Great, now I need to add to the family tree again. Not that it's bad that you're my family." JL being slightly annoyed, he just fixed things up. Really, why couldn't WN have mentioned it when JL was updating it?

"Hey, at least you only put the ones you know, imagine if you had to put all of your grandfather's bastards on there...no offense, Sizhui." OYZZ hurriedly reassured.

"None taken, Senior Wei is right. JGS didn't raise me, I can't call him father. Senior Wei & Hanguang-Jun did, along with you and Qing-jie. I don't remember muqin but I'm sure she was better than JGS." LSZ said with a smile blissfully unaware of WN behind his back, making a face and shaking his head, silently mouthing 'Barely.'

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JGY tries to seduce WWX to get the amulet. He fails because WWX is too dense to know he's bring flirted with. WWX thinks he's made a new friend and tries to keep JGY away from JGSTD.

Literally everyone else can tell he's there for the stygian tiger seal - even A-Yuan - except WWX. It becomes a joke around the Wens, to comment on how they're such good friends and that it's nice to see someone else treat WWX so kindly. JGY grits his teeth at every comment bc he's never had something fail so badly and have his intentions get so misunderstood.

Light touches on WWX's body, WWX just thinking that's what bros do or more embarrassing he lifts JGY up bc he grabbed WWX's arm same way as A-Yuan when he asks to be carried that it's just an automatic response. 😂 JGY putting food in WWX's bowl only for WWX to do the same for him, his stomach suffers (Wen Qing laughs when a miserable JGY comes to see her later for medicine). JGY seductively lounging in WWX's bed in loose robes, WWX just fixes his robes and throws one of his clean-ish robes over JGY saying "A-Yao, it's too easy to catch a cold here."

JGY bluntly saying "I want to sleep with you, as in have sex." Except he gets interrupted before he can finish by WWX complaining he doesn't want to sleep and the dumbass reveals he hasn't slept in days, prompting JGY to drag him to sleep for real. WWX inviting JGY to join him and WQ in their weekly discussions, there's fruit wine and loud debating about cultivation theories. JGY gets really into it, WWX likes having someone who is also willing to suggest controversial shit. JGY doesn't realize he's been leaving the Burial Mounds less and less, becoming more involved in the daily happenings & maintenance of the settlement and less involved with the Jin sect. WWX is very smug bc he's successful at getting JGY away from his shitty dad and on to caring for people who need it, it was all part of his plan...okay it was part of WQ's plan. She pointed it out after having her fun.

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I-I really REALLY like the Golden Lotus Feet!AU? >_< / WWX is still a genius so despite not being able to follow JC on night hunts he still makes a name for himself with his inventions. Because WWX is so restricted and dependent, JC doesn’t feel jealous, just exasperatedly protective. After their first encounter suddenly LWJ is around A LOT. He watches WWX’s exuberant flitting on his tiny feet and wishes he could take JC’s place as the one to break WWX’s inevitable fall. (1/3)

fall. LXC notices his brother’s new fixation and soon suggests a marriage alliance with Yunmengjiang. WWX seems out of place in Gusu at first but most (especially the younger disciples) find that they like Hanguang-Jun’s cheerful and clever husband. They’re happy to help him around and entertain him when he’s bored, although ofc LWJ likes to do that himself as much as possible.

LWJ also insists that he’d be the only to clean and rebandage WWX’s feet after they marry. WWX still finds them grotesque but LWJ thinks those tiny feet as strangely beautiful even when bare. He also feels only pleasure and satisfaction at taking care of his defenseless husband. TLDR LWJ is a disability devotee (yeah I had to look up that term).

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I'm also unexpectedly fond of this AU, it got all soft when it could have been all angst. But yes I imagine WWX's injuries really help their relationship. WWX refusing to say how he got injured, but the healer spills it. The Jiang siblings eavesdropping and that's what changes JC's mind. There's a lot of pity from JC, now he's a lot more willing to give up his puppies after finding out how WWX's feet got damaged. While he can't imagine his sweet pups ever doing something so awful, he gives them away. This makes WWX feel a little guilty but also more determined to make JC his friend out of want - not pity - he does eventually succeed.

I'd like to imagine that JC is the one to beg his father to let him take WWX along on night hunts, he has faith in his skills despite the lack of swordsmanship. Of course they're easy hunts on flat land where, on horse back & carrying a bow and arrow, WWX looks no different than any other Jiang disciple. The smiles the brothers share when they take down a prey together are blinding. And yet to WWX it's also a reminder how much of a hindrance he'd be on a true night hunt; his horse is cumbersome compared to spiritual swords, even if he hangs back and coordinates the attacks it's not the same, some things just rely on instinct. So he stays home and develops other techniques & tools. Maybe even experiments with demonic cultivation that early on because he has nothing else to do.

So after their first meeting LWJ is in Yunmeng more often, strolling the village just to catch a glimpse of WWX. WWX comes out often to town just to flitter about; getting food here, play jokes with the local children, haggle over prices as he shops. Though he usually comes with his siblings, he's not afraid of going alone since it's on land. He just has to take more breaks, this is how they meet again. WWX means to lean against a building but gets bumped and nearly falls, LWJ catches him again.

WWX smiles, a little surprised, "Lan er-gongzi, you saved me again. Let me buy you a meal as thanks." Its an offer he doesn't expect to be accepted but to his surprise, LWJ nods, offering his arm to WWX. WWX takes it, leading him to his favorite restaurant and immediately ordering his favorites. "What brings you to Lotus Pier? A night hunts? I thought Uncle Jiang dealt with the ones in the area."

WWX just rambles for a while, completely over taking the conversation but LWJ is happy. Even if in the end he has to pay for their meals. He asks to meet again and it's the start of something new, every time they meet offers new tools for LWJ to try (ones he's not allowed to test out), LWJ gives him precise feedback and other gifts. Wow, WWX's heart goes *doki doki* and in denial about his feelings. Who would like someone like him? Outspoken and crippled, relying on others, a servant's son. But it's nice that LWJ can see past all that.

The constant visits and letters cause LXC to offer for WWX's hand in his brother's stead, cue WWX's realization - "Lan Zhan.. Lan Zhan loves me?" The wedding is a small affair, despite JFM trying to make it into something bigger bc he always wants to indulge WWX. WWX wear wedding clothes his Shijie embroidered for him & the lotus embroidered shoes LWJ picked out for him. The consummation wasn't the most emotionally charged part of the wedding night but instead when WWX shared how his feet became like this and shows LWJ how to take care of them. That level of trust.

In his new home WWX is out of place but not for long. LWJ has him helping in classes and the juniors love him bc he explains things so easily & without the formalities. He helps them with their sword training, often using his cane to knock them into the right position or demonstrate a move. Oh what if it's the juniors who were like, "Senior Wei needs transportation for when Hanguang-Jun isn't around." and they buy him Lil Apple. WWX loves Lil Apple. LWJ pouts a bit, though WWX reminds LWJ exactly who supports him & pampers him the most with herbal foot baths, massages, and new little shoes for WWX to show off. WWX still doesn't like his feet but he loves the care LWJ puts in everything, even his weird looking feet. And before you ask, yes his feet have featured in their sexcapades.

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Everyone fantasizes about NMJ fucking them but NMJ wants to be the one getting fucked! With every guy around wanting to bottom for him he has no one to turn to- except for his beautiful Baxia! Hes roughly fucking himself on her hilt every night and loving it.

I mean I would also bottom 😛 this would be the perfect time for Tumblr to let me use gifs bc *insert I volunteer as tribute gif* Nie Mingjue already taking it from a sword, so pegging won't be that big a difference.

Ohhhh but he wants to try a real dick one day. Baxia - such a big beautiful sword - isn't too thick nor can she cum inside NMJ. That lovely ass deserves a cream filling. Imagine someone, maybe Wen Ruohan, finding him fucked loose and taking advantage of it. 🤤 Mocking NMJ saying whoever used him before didn't think he was worth coming in, completely unaware who NMJ's real partner is. Defiling him, filling him to the brim with cum and leaving him like that, fully believing NMJ would be ashamed. But the man just wants more and Baxia is right there...

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NHS seduces JGY to get as close as possible to him. Problem is JGY loves NHS in is own twisted way, and NHS isn't prepared for how gentle and considerate JGY is.

you know what would be sad though, if that love started to twist into something close to hate. The deeper then love the deeper the hate, slowly destroying them both. Ill get to that part in a second but first...

JGY's reasoning for his actions had always been for his father's love & recognition but now we have the NHS filter on. Isn't NHS happier now? That brute of an older brother gone, now there's no one to harass NHS over his birds, his books, his painting or his fans, NHS can be as frivolous as he wants. San-ge is here to support you, take care of every little issue for you, but JGY couldn't care less if Qinghe Nie Sect turned to rubble. NHS wants to do a total upheaval of Nie sect? Of course your A-Yao will help, who care if your ancestors would rage, they're dead and unimportant.

And so for NHS it's hard to resist, JGY's the bastard who killed his brother but he's so good to him. He never complains that NHS relies on him too much, he doesn't get mad, he's so indulgent, the sex is spectacular. Like JGY could go hours just focusing on NHS' pleasure before his own, turning his body in to a loose limp mess. Sometimes it's just holding NHS through his bad moods; wiping away his tears, squeezing him in his arms, whispering reassurances.

Forget him begging his brother for forgiveness for falling in love with his murderer, could NHS ever forgive himself? No he can't, so whatever relationship NHS has with JGY is deteriorates. JGY can't deal with that, NHS doesn't act cold or disgusted but now there's a firm wall between them. No longer does he throw himself into JGY's arms crying for help, no that honor goes to LXC. He always makes sure one of his aides is in the room, refusing to be alone with him. And the music lessons they used to share, how they once smiled at each other as NHS improved - that was also gone.

JGY had to change it all back; even if he had to force NHS to do so, if NHS still refused...well then JGY could make so NHS no longer had the ability to refuse him... permanently. If NHS is lucky, he'll have the ball rolling in his plan before he gets captured; it mostly relies on outsiders, his intervention only when necessary. Otherwise this might be the end for our dear NHS if he refuses to let go of revenge.

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YP!wwx accidentally time travel to the past and create a butterfly effect. Instead of falling for madam lan, qinheng-jun fall hard for him instead. Because of how strong, free, and beautiful he is...... worse maybe lqr also fall for him

tfw when you accidentally erased the love of your life from reality and you didn't even know it щ（ﾟДﾟщ）

QHJ fell in love at first sight with WWX because he's beautiful, strong and free the same traits he would've admired in Madam Lan (man I wish she had a name). What WWX arrived at the moment that should have caused the bad blood between Madam Lan & the Elder, stopping the situation without even drawing a weapon. QHJ thinks WWX is amazing and oh so strong wow, completely forgetting the pretty girl from earlier.

And of course QHJ is going to be courteous by offering WWX shelter and assistance. With no other choices, WWX accepts. Time passes, he's built up a friendship of sorts with the Lan brothers. It's still pretty weird since before he really only knew of QHJ and LQR secondhand - he was LQR nightmare but right now the man won't stop giving WWX these looks like he's interested in some mystery. Actually both brothers seem to be kind of clingy. But WWX has enough on his plate, he is not going to examine that too deeply. Right now he's more worried about the lack of a Madam Lan & no little baby Zewu-jun. QHJ doesn't spend any time with one woman that isn't properly chaperoned or a business matter.

He fucked up. And he needs to get things back on track or else who knows what sort of world he'll go back to. He'll find a way back home soon!

(He never does.)

So WWX tries to set him up on dates. Okay so maybe he doesn't know who the mother of the Twin Jades is but surely QHJ will stick to the one he likes. Except...somehow on every date, he keeps losing the girl, finds WWX - who was totally spying on them - and spends the rest of the day with him.

Desperate WWX tries his last resort. Get QHJ drunk! He'll spill all his secrets and WWX will finally know who to set him up with. Jokes on him, QHJ is overly affectionate, some might even say possessive. WWX doesn't expect to end up on his back, kissed until he's losing consciousness before being mauled by a greedy mouth. Between bites, QHJ unties his ribbon, using it on WWX saying, "I only want you. I only need you and I'm never letting you go!"

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Thinking about that episode where wwx chokes wn,,,

It awakens something in Wen Ning that he didn't realize he was attracted to. Like maybe he's been choked like that before, but it's always met with eyes full of hatred and a tight grip on his throat until he passes out. When Wei Wuxian did it felt different, maybe it's just cause WN likes him or maybe because WWX couldn't kill someone who showed him kindness. Just shoving WN against the wall was enough to knock the air out of WN, then the slight squeeze under his jaw had him choking through his words. WWX sliding his hand along his throat, a constant pressure felt more grounding than anything else. He's almost disappointed when he releases his hand...if it weren't for the circumstances they were in, would WWX have gone further?

WN thinks about that during the darkest part of the night. One hand pressing down on his throat, the other in his robes touching his most sensitive part. He's spills over his fist, the memory of desperate gray eyes lingering.

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Mxd... I just want tiny NHS fucking NMJ for some reason, itd be so good.

oh man I feel you. I love it when these huge muscle men just become flushed pink & overstimulated softies when they get fucked, especially when it's a delicate/lithe twink looking fuckers doing the fucking.

I'm craving some somno, so picture NHS sneaking into his big brother's bedroom by passing the guards with ease bc he has help - Zonghui who told him the patrol route & is the one patrolling that particular area. NHS has a plan to help NMJ reduce his qi deviations, though Zonghui doesn't really approve the whole sneaking in/somno bit but like everyone has their kinks okay man?

So NHS crawling into NMJ's ridiculously huge bed; his smaller body struggling a little to manipulate NMJ's body into a position where NHS can pull off his clothes, open him up and fuck his limp body. NHS has to be careful, no matter how much he wants to mark NMJ's body with hickeys & bite marks, he can't. He does suck those big tiddies, his dage arching his back and pushing more of himself into NHS' mouth. Cue NMJ is very confused as to why his nipples are now so sensitive that even his robes make them pebble up. Honestly more than just his body has become weird lately; on occasion there's a dull pain in his waist, he sometimes has bruises on places he can't recall hurting, he wakes up sore but refreshed, his dreams are filled with a mystery lover who few features NMJ can make out go in an uncomfortable direction. Hahaha he's totally not attracted to his little brother 😉😉

So NHS' spiritual energy reaching out to NMJ's for dual cultivation, NMJ's responding automatically since NMJ often uses his qi on NHS to heal. The exchange of energy improving both their bodies. NMJ notices the differences more in NHS since he's getting stronger & better with his sword but doesn't really think about his own temper evening out or how his spiritual energy seems more abundant & stable. NHS kinda hates it though bc now dage expects him to try harder - he tries harder alright 😈 The increased strength is very useful in moving NMJ into new positions, giving NHS new ways to watch his brother cum on his dick.

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MXD!!! I'm the Twin!Lan Anon, and your answer was just so adorable! The shenanigans implied, the way WWX finds out (and his reaction, which is betrayed, but not for the reasons you'd think XD!) It was awesome. (Also, I'm imagining the reputation of Young Master Lan in this 'verse, like he gets So Much Done, no single human being could possibly get so much done, people think he's a monster, does he ever sleep???)

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Hello again 🙋🏾‍♀️ sometimes we don't need to being 100% sexy to have fun 😉 you'd think LWJ would be a stick in the mud about the pranks but he gladly goes along with it, no hesitation. His blank face & dead fish eyes make people think he's 100% truthful about whatever the hell WWX is claiming, no matter how ridiculous or dangerous it might be. LXC on the other likes doing harmless pranks that won't hurt anyone long term but baulks at the big ones.

Daozhang Lan being held up as the pinnacle of cultivation, he sets a good example for the youths...before it used to be too good of one until he got married. He works ungodly hours, I heard he transcribed an entire library in a week...while doing handstands! How many lectures can the man do in a day? Too many and his throat is never sore. Night hunts are completed in quick succession before others can even reach the location, he can play both the zither & the xiao, he once fought 33 elders to test his strength in one afternoon! He's a beast!!! But now he's toned back, spending more time pampering his husband's whims. Marriage truly changes people.

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MXDB. What if the reason Madam Lan killed the teacher guy, was because he was taking advantage of LQR? Had been grooming him, and the day she catches him at it he was taking the BDSM too far ,could have injured LQR permanently, wasn't stopping as he begged him to stop, and then fell unconscious. The reason she never says anything except to QHJ is because she's protecting him. LQR is both grateful and heartbroken, because he really had loved Teacher Lan...

you know I'm gonna make this sad.

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Madam Lan was a constant visitor to the Cloud Recesses; always dropping in to use their library, attend a lecture, flirt with one very persistent dork, annoy his grumpy brother, bum a meal and a place to sleep. You know, as one does. She even has her own token to get in & out, wandering the personal area of the main family. She's considering QHJ's proposal, she's already gone this far so why shouldn't she?

Madam Lan has to pass LQR's room to see QHJ, she hears something that doesn't sound right, peeks in and is aghast by what she sees. She's not dumb she knows what sex is, she knows there are more unique practices but what the hell?!

LQR on the floor falling unconscious as he still begs for Teacher Lan to stop, it's too much. Madam Lan bursts in and gets between them, protecting an unconscious LQR from being struck again. Her own skin splitting & bleeding from one hit. She's furious, not even thinking as she reacts - sword in hand, lashing out. She didn't mean to kill, definitely some maiming but kill? But it's too late Teacher Lan is on the ground bleeding out, blood stains on her robe and the weapon still in her hand when QHJ runs in. He keeps other from entering as he listens to what happened... he's more than fine letting his teacher die after that.

"It's okay," Tears in her eyes as she resolutely says, "It's my fault. I'll take responsibility. But you need to get your brother away from here. This would ruin what his standing. This is his home, his family, he shouldn't have to suffer in it. I can."

Madam Lan doesn't expect QHJ to lie for her, explaining away why they were in LQR's room and where his brother was. The elders in disbelief, refuse to accept she killed him in self defense for attempting to assault her. They want her to pay for it. Instead their clan leader elopes with her, imprisoning her in a safe house away from their grasp. LQR visits her early on, body bent from guilt. His brother's dream of a proper wedding, with the clan welcoming his beloved was gone because of him. They couldn't even be seen together without there being scornful looks.

"You still love him, don't you?" She asks, eyes full of restrained fury. But she won't be brutal, LQR is still young after, he can learn from this. "It doesn't matter now, he's dead but I need you to promise me something.. find someone who loves you enough to stop when you ask. If that's what you like, you set your boundaries and make sure they respect them. Otherwise I won't mind doing this again. I don't mind protecting you until you figure it out."

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just thinking abt ayuan being wen sibs' lovechild ._.

you know it'd be sad either way, if A-Yuan was a planned baby or an accidental one. She has the choice to get rid of the pregnancy if it was an accident, Wen Ning would support her. But if he was a planned baby, it's because she wanted to hold a little bit of their love in her arms - the best bits of her & WN. Maybe Wen Qing carried the stigma of being an unwed mother with no apparent father around or maybe she was lucky. Maybe she's not very visible till the very end, she'd have to give birth under the disappointed gaze of her Granny.

A-Ning is there through the whole birth, the one to cut the cord and second one to hold A-Yuan. Still they report the birth as a distant cousin's birth for A-Yuan's protection & WQ's reputation. Their son will never call them A-die or A-niang, but he'll still be raised by them. WQ being a stern mama but having a fond look on her face when A-Yuan does something like WN did when he was growing up. WN being the helicopter parent and constantly carrying A-Yuan in a sling.

Oh man this makes the Qiongqi Path, separated from her family - her love & child. Desperate for help, how agonizing the journey over was and a faint hope flickering in her chest. The shaky sigh of relief WQ let out when she finally held Wen Yuan in her arms again, praying for WN's safety, that they'll find him. Only to be shattered when he responds to WWX's call.

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Wen Yuan was really Wei Wuxian's, he just doesnt know which of the Wen men who worked for Wen Chao who came in him before they threw him into the burial mounds was responsible for him. Definitely a Wen though.

I think I saw something similar on @angstymdzsthoughts but I'm feeling a bit lazy to look for it. But God yes that's some good angst!

WWX gets raped by many Wens including WC & WZL, thrown into the worst part of the Burial Mounds, no doubt getting injured in the process. The pains of his injuries as well as hunger pains get hard to ignore without his golden core. The worst part are the sleepless nights where he just relives those dark moments before his fall and his mood plummets. The only food he has is rotting human flesh and maybe some wilting plants. The bitter greens soothing the constant nausea, WWX believes his 'food' is the cause but it's not till he's out of the Burial Mounds and in the safety of the Jiang camp for over a month that he realizes something is wrong. He still got sick for a few weeks but he thought that was just the transition back to regular normal meals. WWX blames his sudden tiredness on his body wanting to get back the sleep he lost. There should be some gauntness lingering from those dark days, but instead there's a dense weight building on his middle - much different from fat that sunk down when pressed.

Hysterically he wishes it was just some parasite - it might as well be. Now WWX is even more of an oddity than he already was. At this stage he can't get rid of it safely and he can't afford to keep it, either way it might kill him. 'Those fucking Wen dogs really cursed me, well their kin can pay the price for it.' WWX thinks as he destroys group after group of Wens, hunting down WC and WZL like the rabid animals they are.

It's not hard for him to hide it from the Jiang siblings after all he's on the front lines far too often, it's harder to hide from the persistent LWJ but he manages. He thinks of the undead children running around, mimicking the games of the living, grinning happily and cling to his robes. WWX wonders if this is what it's like to be a father as he pats the children's heads - but no father would ever ask his child to tear apart and devour their enemies like mindless killing machines.

Coming across Wen Qing again is both a blessing and a curse. It's almost time to give birth. She helped him once and he threw it back in her face by killing indiscriminately, her people lost to his undead army. But her anger doesn't stop her from helping him, making him aware of the increased risk. WWX lives through getting his abdomen cut open again, he gives birth to a son. A weepy little thing that looks just like him with those silver eyes. It doesn't matter who sired him - not even if it was that asshole WC - this was his son but...

"I can't keep him."

"And you think I can? We're at war!"

"Please...just keep him safe."

He doesn't think about the baby much, letting the war take the forefront of his mind. He's a bit more careful now, non-combatant Wens herded and scared away, it's the least he could do for WQ. After everything is said and done...WWX just never expected to see his son again in the arms of an old woman as he searches the labor camp for WN. When he holds A-Yuan in his arms, he feels no different than he did as a babe, terrifyingly light - like he had hollow bird bones. WWX never thought he could love a child that came to him in that way, but A-Yuan becomes the light of his life.

He needs to do better.

(WWX makes the Burial Mounds home once more, better this time, he has help now.)

He should have done better.

(His excitement & love for his sister blinds him of the danger lurking, his enemies waiting to ruin him.)

WWX wasn't given the chance for long.

(Tucked in a tree hole, A-Yuan's last memory of his baba was of a figure clad in black, a dark flute twirled in one hand and a tight grip on something small in the other. Deep down, Wen Yuan knows this will be the last time he sees Wei Wuxian.)