Chapter 216: The Warmth in the Bed, Guarding You Day and Night
During Wei Wuxian's recuperation, the atmosphere in Yunshen Pavilion was as gentle as warm water. Lan Wangji almost turned down all unnecessary official duties and stayed in his bedroom every day, feeding Wei Wuxian medicine and immortality energy on time. He even personally went to the fairy pond in the imperial garden to pick fresh lotus pods to make his favorite lotus pod soup.
That morning, Wei Wuxian had just woken up when Lan Wangji walked in with a bowl of steaming hot soup, a peeled fairy lotus beside it. "Freshly made lotus seed soup, try it." Lan Wangji sat down beside the bed and carefully helped him sit up, placing a soft pillow behind him.
Wei Wuxian leaned back on the pillow, watching Lan Wangji intently blowing the cool soup. His heart warmed, and he couldn't help but joke, "Second Young Master Lan is becoming more and more virtuous these days. If the former disciples of the Immortal Sect saw this, they would probably be shocked."
Lan Wangji paused, then looked up at him with a faint smile in his eyes: "I'm only virtuous to you."
Wei Wuxian's cheeks flushed instantly, and he obediently opened his mouth to drink the soup. The sweetness slid down his throat into his heart, and even the pain in his shoulder was relieved a little.
Not long after, Si Zhui and Lin Yan came in carrying a food box. Si Zhui walked to the bedside and opened the food box like he was presenting a treasure: "Dad, this is the osmanthus cake that Brother Lin and I made together. We used the osmanthus from heaven. Do you want to try it and see if it tastes good?"
The sweet-scented osmanthus cake in the food box was small and exquisite, still emitting a faint fragrance. Wei Wuxian picked up a piece and took a bite. It was soft, sticky and sweet, even more satisfying than any other cake he had ever eaten. "It's delicious. Our Zhui'er's cooking skills are getting better and better."
Si Zhui smiled until his eyes narrowed. He sat on the edge of the bed and whispered, "Daddy, you have to get better soon. I'm looking forward to going to the Imperial Garden to fly a kite with you."
"Okay, I'll go fly a kite with you when daddy gets better." Wei Wuxian ruffled his hair, feeling guilty - he was always busy with his own affairs and had very little time to spend with his children. This injury gave him more time to spend with his family.
In the afternoon, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng also came to visit Wei Wuxian. Xie Lian brought a shoulder guard he had embroidered himself, embroidered with runes to ward off evil spirits and imbued with a faint magical power: "This shoulder guard can suppress the resentment in your shoulders. Wearing it will help you heal faster."
Hua Cheng handed over a jade bottle. "This contains the 'Soul-Condensing Dew'. Apply it to wounds daily to repair damaged meridians. If you dare to risk your body again, I won't help you find herbs next time."
Wei WuXian took it with a smile and nodded in agreement, "Got it. I won't dare to do it again next time."
Jun Wu also visited him often, bringing rare immortal fruits and telling him stories about the heavens, fearing he'd get bored. One day, Jun Wu sat by the bed, watching Wei Wuxian drink his medicine, and suddenly said, "I used to worry that you were too impulsive and prone to getting into trouble. Now, with Wangji by your side, I can rest assured."
Wei Wuxian was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Dad, I'm sensible now, and I won't make you worry anymore."
Jun Wu nodded, his eyes full of relief: "Okay, Dad believes you."
Days passed, and under everyone's careful care, Wei Wuxian's old injuries gradually healed. Half a month later, he was finally able to get out of bed and walk. Although he couldn't do strenuous activities yet, he could already walk in the courtyard with Si Zhui and sit in the study with Lan Wangji to read.
That evening, Wei Wuxian leaned in Lan Wangji's arms, sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, watching the sunset dye the sky red. "Wangji," he whispered, "Thank you for always being with me."
Lan Wangji tightened his arms and hugged him tighter: "We are husband and wife, we should protect each other."
Si Zhui and Lin Yan were flying kites nearby, the kites soaring high like free birds. Wei Wuxian looked at the scene before him, his heart filled with peace—with his lover's protection, his children's company, and his family's care. Days like these, whether on earth or in heaven, were the most precious happiness.
He knew that there might be more storms in the days ahead, but as long as he had those who loved him by his side, he would not be afraid of anything. Because he was not facing it alone, but had a whole family by his side, making every ordinary day a warm one.
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