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It's a pity Wen Qing insisted on splitting off, but it's not like Wei Ying doesn't understand having to protect your little brother. Even if hers ended up coming along after all. Whatever, between her and Lan Zhan it's not like they can't take whatever crosses their path.
And Yueyang is lovely! Mm, free samples of tasty alcohol--hey! Mrrg, that Lan Zhan, she never waits up.
"Hey! Hey Lan Zhan, where are you going?"
"--I'll feel better if we can fob him off on the peacock or someone else who isn't a girl, anyway."
"He might as well make himself useful."
They catch up with the group eventually. Wei Ying calls, "Look what we caught!" and physically throws Wen Xu at Jin Zixuan.
He reacts like Wei Ying just threw a rotting fish at him. "Wei Ying! Carry your own prisoner, I am not a pack mule."
...he doesn't know what information this is based on, but that's fair. He holds on to Wen Xu with an expression of profound disgust.
"Wei-guniang!" calls Nie Huaisang, drawing even with her. "Do you know how my brother's doing, is he okay?"
"Not that long! Just before we left. Anything can happen on a war front--I should know, I am many things that have happened to Wen soldiers--but he's probably still fine!"
Huaisang is very relieved! He has been so so worried since the crackdown on Qinghe was announced.
They fly on through the night.
When they reach the war camp and land, Wei Ying grabs Wen Xu off of the peacock's sword, and runs off with him in tow, merciless to his injured leg.
"We're back! Everyone's okay! Meng-gongxi, look what we got!"
He smiles icily at Wen Xu. "Another occupant for our dungeons, it seems. We may need to start building an expansion."
He flicks his fingers and the guards beside him step forward to immediately drag Wen Xu away. Meng Yao bows to Wei Ying, his smile turning more genuine. "Wei-guniang. I am glad to see that you all journeyed safely. Thank you for bringing Nie-gongzi back to us."
"Sect Leader Nie is in good health. He will be quite relieved that you are returned to him intact, Young Master! He is in the throne room, if you wish to go to him immediately."
Back to Wei Ying. "I heard about Lotus Pier. You have my condolences. Will you depart immediately, or will we be allowed the honor of providing you hospitality once again?"
He bows to Meng Yao. "Much as I would like to leave immediately, it would probably be better to wait for more news than to fly in blind."
He bows. "That is wise, Jiang-gongzi. These servants can show you to your rooms."
Some servants come and show them to some rooms.
...He gives Wei Ying a look when she moves to go with Lan Zhan instead of him and the other Jiang disciples.
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