Part 26 – The Cut-Sleeve Conundrum Now it was Wei Wuxian’s turn to blink in surprise. “You—you do?!” Nie Huaisang nodded. “Since when?!” “Since always,” Nie Huaisang replied, looking abashed. “I’m surprised you didn’t know. We were quite close as boys. Not that I…toward you, that is, I never…” “I know, I know!” Wei Wuxian

Part 25 – The Color of Love What was probably the highest point in Nie Huaisang’s sparring career was undoubtedly Wei Wuxian’s lowest. Though the sect leader’s parries were sloppy at best, his golden core lent his spirit saber unnatural strength. It wasn’t long before Wei Wuxian was winded and trembling like a leaf, driven

Part 24 – A Bargain Is Struck “Nie Huaisang, what are you doing here?” Wei Wuxian asked as he glanced around. On the bench next to the sect leader sat a small bag of golden seed. A few wary birds pecked about in the short grass. Their long, trailing tail-feathers shimmered in the sun. “Feeding

Part 23 – The Conference Begins After the debacle in Hanguang-Jun’s room, which had only been put to a stop by Bichen’s timely intercession, Jiang Cheng had dragged Wei Wuxian away and spent a good hour or so laying into him about how he was no-good, a disgrace to the clan that had raised him,

Part 22 – Pillow Talk Lying sprawled atop Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian traced his fingers lazily over his husband’s naked chest. When his fingertips brushed the brand that scarred him, Wei Wuxian frowned. “Lan Zhan,” he murmured, “do you ever miss the old me?” “What do you mean?” “This new body of mine, do you

Part 21 – Sweet Nothings Hauling himself up onto the sill of the open window, Wei Wuxian grinned, unable to contain his excitement. “Hanguang-Jun! You waited up for me, I see.” From the desk where he’d been sitting, Lan Wangji regarded him. His light eyes seemed to glow with warmth. The white robes he wore

Part 20 – The Great Escape “Jiang Cheng, this is too cruel!!” Wei Wuxian cried. Retreating to the far corner of the room, the Yiling Patriarch hunkered in shivering terror. Through the gaps in his fingers, he kept an anxious eye on the pair of spirit hounds who watched him calmly from their plush mats

Part 12 – Insult to Injury “…Sizhui,” Lan Jingyi said helplessly, watching after his friend’s fading form with all the rest. Lan Wangji’s eyes flashed coldly as he turned back. “Jiang Wanyin!” “Call me out all you like,” Jiang Cheng said with a stubborn sneer. “What have I done that is not within my rights?

Part 11 – Bad Behavior Wei Wuxian was aghast. Of course, he and Jiang Cheng had had their differences in the past. Even so, this was a new low! “Jiang Cheng,” he wailed, feeling hit below the belt, “how could you?!” “Don’t start that with me!” Jiang Cheng bit out, Blossom and Cherry bristling along

Part 10 – Blossom and Cherry Predictably, Sect Leader Jiang Cheng awaited them at the gates to Lotus Pier. Loosely arrayed behind him, the Yunmeng Jiang senior disciples maintained a fearfully respectful distance. Looming like a guardian statue before the entrance, Jiang Cheng stared the combined parties down with unflinching intensity as they approached. Not