{Note :- Mature Content. Readers discretion advised.}

Lan Zhan leaves their bed and returns moments later with a wet cloth and cleans them before joining his husband in bed again.

Wei Ying settles into Lan Zhan's open, inviting arms and puts his chin in the latter's chest, stroking his upper thigh. "Hanguang Jun, you were perfect. Scratch that. You are always perfect. You were amazing. How did you know where I was most sensitive?"

"I just sensed it, I think." Lan Zhan answers; his hands roam over Wei Ying's naked back, "Wei Ying, did it hurt?"

"Not really. It was just a little odd. I felt so full when you entered me. I liked it."

Lan Zhan looks at his husband with eyes full of questions; Wei Ying sighs, "Remember, since the past few days Elder Bao was sending you out while examining me?"

"Mn."

"The last time when we tried to do it, you saw that I was in pain and changed your mind. I had my core then; I don't anymore."

Lan Zhan recalls the incident and purses his lips. Wei Ying continues, "The next day, you were upset for having hurt me. I knew that with me having recovered just yesterday, you would hesitate or try to back out. I told Elder Bao my predicament, and he checked my constitution. He told me that he could make something he had read about that could help me. A couple of days back, he brought the serum for me and asked me to check if it worked." He pauses, "Remember when I tried to seduce you?"

Lan Zhan almost interjects, 'That can't be!' but holds back and nods.

"Well, he did not tell me to do that obviously, he mentioned for me to try by myself. He said that it's pretty harmless, there may be side effects, but the chances were next to nill."

"Side effects!?" Lan Zhan's eyes narrow. However, Wei Ying continues to smile, "Lan Zhan, it's nothing, and there is less than a 001% chance of it manifesting in a man. So, relax. Alright. In any case, it's just till my body recovers completely. And I am hoping that by that time, I will be used to it."

Lan Zhan nods, looking unconvinced. He is just about to voice his thoughts when Wei Ying pulls himself up and kisses the corner of his husband's lips.

"Lan Zhan, I want to do it again." The Yiling patriarch whispers in his husband's ears and hesitates, "Can you... Ah!" He winces when the light bearer pinches his waist and turns him over, back to chest. "Hanguang Jun," The younger whispers, voice dripping with desire. He guides the latter's hand towards his already erect member, "Touch me." He demands, offering all of himself to his husband.

The light bearer peppers kisses on the younger's jaw, neck and shoulder as his fingers wrap around him and starts stroking, "Wei Ying, are you still... "

"Yes." Wei Ying replies. Wrapping his fingers on Lan Zhan's hard length, he guides it to his entrance and pushes it in. "Ah!"

Knowing that the act is only giving his soulmate pleasure, Lan Zhan thrusts into the inviting warmth, burying himself till the hilt before pulling out and thrusting in again with abandon. The silent room echos with soft gasps and broken moans as Wei Ying's wish of being fucked by the light bearer's sword gets fulfilled over and over again.

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 "Lan Zhan, how can you get hard so soon after cumming, hm?" Wei Ying enquires as he lies caged between Lan Zhan's strong arms. "Hanguang Jun, are you perhaps on something, some aphrodisiac?"

"Mn. You are it. You are my aphrodisiac." The usually single syllable responder smirks.

"Mn?" Wei Ying quirks his brow, looking up at his husband, "Lan Zhan, did you just attempt to flirt with me?" He asks, surprise coloring his tone.

"Yes, I did." Lan Zhan strokes the latter's head, "Wei Ying, you said that you were reading up on- " He trails off.

"Hanguang Jun, how can you still be shy about saying the word Fuck when you have fucked me to the moon and back... multiple times, just minutes ago!"

"...."

Wei Ying realizes that this is a question that his husband will not answer, so he presses on, "A few days ago, brother Nie contacted Jiang Cheng, wanting to know how we were doing. Lan Zhan, he regrets how he handled things, and I couldn't stay mad at him. After all, it is because of him that I got this second chance."

"Mn."

"Moreover, Jiang Cheng had heard news as to how brother Nie was using his talents to gather goodwill for me; for us. Lan Zhan, whatever he did, he did for avenging his brother. It also helped us get rid of Meng Yao."

Lan Zhan purses his lips.

"Hanguang Jun, don't be like this, please. We have been communicating with each other for the past few days."

"Mn!?"

"He offered me a gift I couldn't refuse." Wei Ying's face heats; a light flush tints his cheeks pink, "Lan Zhan, he wanted to help us get together. He was the one who sent me books that kept me company while you used to meditate or visit the cold springs."

Lan Zhan closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. The truth was, now that Wei Ying was fine, he had no reason to hate the cunning Nie Clan leader. "Fine. Now sleep." Lan Zhan orders, pulling the younger man close and covering them with a blanket.

Wei Ying nods into the latter's chest, and kissing over his heart, closes his eyes. Moments later, the light bearer falls into a deep slumber, holding the love of his life in his arms.

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The knock on the door pulls the two men out of sleep; it's A Yuan. "Hanguang Jun, the lantern ceremony is officially over." The young man informs, "Everyone has left. I am leaving now." He yells and walks away.

"Do you want to go, or would you rather stay in bed?" Lan Zhan enquires, caressing Wei Ying's cheek.

"I want to go." The younger replies.

*Lantern Ceremony site*

When Lan Zhan and Wei Ying arrive at the top of the mountain, no one is around. Wei Ying smiles and pulls out a parchment paper from his robes. "Lan Zhan, have you brought the lantern?"

"Mn." Lan Zhan places the Lantern on the floor and looks at the thin parchment paper in Wei Ying's hand. It's a rabbit. Just like the one Wei Ying had drawn all those years ago.

"It looks.. "

"Yes, I tried to make it look exactly like the one we made the last time we were here together." Wei Ying looks at his husband and sees a smile similar to the one he had seen then, "Lan Zhan, you are smiling!" He says, just like before, but this time Lan Zhan doesn't hide behind his mask of emotionlessness like he had done then. His smile brightens, "Yes, I am, Wei Ying. Now, make a wish."

Wei Ying nods. Closing his eyes, he prays, "Help me protect the innocent and weak so that I may never fall in my own eyes." He looks at Lan Zhan before adding, "Bless our marriage and our lives, so that we can finally live how we want, love how we want."

"Is that it?" Lan Zhan enquires; Wei Ying shakes his head, "Aren't you going to wish for anything?"

"No."

"Why?"

"I already have what I have always wished for," He intertwines their fingers and kisses the younger's cheek, "You."

Wei Ying beams, "In that case, may I wish for one more thing?"

"Mn."

"I want to hear the song you composed for me."

"Mn." Lan Zhan nods.

Wei Ying's face erupts into a beautiful bright smile, "That's it then." He pastes the rabbit drawing on the wish-lantern, and together they see it drift away.

Once the wish-lantern is out of sight, Wei Ying turns to Lan Zhan, "I want to hear it now."

Lan Zhan looks at the sun that is nearing the horizon, "Here?"

Wei Ying nods excitedly and sits down, patting the place next to him. Lan Zhan joins his husband and takes out the zither. He looks into Wei Ying's eyes and starts strumming the notes. Wei Ying is all too familiar with it; his eyes widen as the tune he had thought his mind had made up years ago while being injured and stuck in the cave with Lan Zhan just before his life had fallen apart due to the Wen clan surrounds him.

His heart starts pounding, and he closes his eyes, trying to recall the events that had taken place at the time, and a faint memory, something he had never given much thought to, starts solidifying in his mind.

'Lan Zhan, I am cold. Won't you sing to me?' 

 'Lan Zhan, don't be so cruel. After all, we fought a monster together and won. Can't you even do this much for me?'

Wei Ying recalls seeing Lan Zhan's lips move; he remembers telling Lan Zhan that the song was beautiful.

'No. It couldn't be! Could it? Is the music that always brought me peace the same one Lan Zhan made for me; because of me?'

As Lan Zhan strums the last note, things fall into place. Wei Ying cups the latter's face, "Lan Zhan, this is how you knew that it was me when I returned to the mortal realm?"

"Mn. You are the only one who has ever heard it. I have only ever played it for you."

"All this time, this song gave me strength to carry on, to stay strong... I never realized it was you who sang it for me back at the Turtle slaughter cave." He mutters under his breath and cups Lan Zhan's face between the palm of his hands, "Lan Zhan, I carried this song in my heart for so long, yet I don't know its name. Lan Zhan, does this song have a name?"

Lan Zhan nods, "Mn."

"What is it called?"

Lan Zhan smiles and stands up, "It's getting late. It will get colder. Let's head back." He offers his hand to the latter which, Wei Ying accepts and pulls himself up.

"Lan Zhaaaan! Tell me." Wei Ying cribs pulling at the hem of his husband's sleeves.

"If I tell you, you will want to do it again." Lan Zhan smirks.

"Hanguang Jun, I may be rubbing off on you, but I am the more romantic one. I am sure I won't demand you to fuck me here where anyone can see."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! Now tell me." Wei Ying demands, crossing his hands over his chest. The light bearer beams. He looks around and pulls Wei Ying behind the largest tree backing him up till the bark of the tree is digging into Yiling patriarch's back.

"Hanguang Jun, what are you doing?" Wei Ying asks, wrapping his arms around his husband's neck.

"Precaution. So as not to accidentally corrupt a wayward disciple's mind."

"Lan er gege, you seem to be sure about your naming skills. You have made me curious." He whispers, kissing the tip of his husband's nose.

Lan Zhan nods. He pulls Wei Ying's arms from around his neck and places it on his chest, "Wang" he whispers slowly.

Wei Ying blinks, but before he can voice his thoughts, Lan Zhan puts his hand over the latter's heart and adds, "Xian."

Then bringing their foreheads together, he finishes, "WangXian."

Wei Ying's heart picks up speed. His vision goes blurry as tears struggle to break free. He blinks, setting them free. "WangXian." He repeats, catching Lan Zhan's eyes, "Lan Zhan, you did it again. You said things that make me lose control. Now don't blame me if I do naughty things." He tries to tease. The words don't mask the joy he feels; his eyes twinkle with happiness.

"I won't. I never have. I never will." Lan Zhan replies.

"Mn?"

"I won't blame you. I love you." With that, Lan Zhan forgets propriety and captures his husband's tempting lower lip between his and bites, making the younger gasp. He pushes Wei Ying into the ground ridding him of his garments as he pries his lips open and slips his tongue in.

Surprised, Wei Ying breaks the kiss, "Er gege, we are out in the open!"

"I don't care." He states emotionlessly, palming Wei Ying's member and stroking it.

"Er...Er gege, what about the rules?" Wei Ying stammers, his face heats up as he feels himself respond to Lan Zhan's ministration.

"I don't care." He replies, discarding his robes. With a heated gaze, his eyes take in his husband's naked form, and he breaches his entrance with his fingers. They slide in easily.

"Lan Er gege, are you going to take me right here and now?" Wei Ying wiggles his brows suggestively.

"Mn."

"Won't you get bored doing me everyday... multiple times?"

"No."

"Lan Zhan, if you keep doing me like this, how will you get any work done. Let's just do it every second day, okay?"

"No." Lan Zhan growls, "Every day means every day." and just as he had promised, the light bearer makes love to his husband, in a place where he had vowed to love him for the rest of his life all those years ago when they had flown their first wish-lantern, together.

{Note :-

Me : It's over. Done. Finished after over one year.
Me to myself : Do not break down. Stay strong. You got this.
Me : *sobbing* Why you lying!? I definitely don't got this!

Yes, it's finally come to an end. And I am happy, but emotional. I had expected as much. This is my first book, after all.

Hope this book brought as much joy to you as it did me. I had promised a happy ending and I have kept it.

I will be writing an Acknowledgements chapter to this book soon. I am also planning to write a few extras but I can't promise when and how many.
I might end up writing a sequel if I get inspired.

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Thank you for reading.
Have a nice day.}