A New Point of View

Lan Wuxian's P.O.V

Driving all night's a bitch. It would have been so much easier to ride the sword but that was something we don't expose to most people anymore.

I'd need to get that Min Suga to drive back to Liánhuā Hú, he could leave his motorbike in the garage securely and could collect it later. I was exhausted but it wasn't for lack of sleep that I was tired though... It was the heartache that some of the assholes who'd been after our Mitzuki had taken my nephew instead, to ransom him! I will make them pay for that - and for every scratch or bump Jin Ling had, they would pay dearly. I'll give them the same treatment I gave the imposter pretending to be Mitzuki's dead friend.

I know Lan Zhan doesn't approve of me using demonic cultivation but there's nothing I won't do to protect my family, for our family.

Getting closer to the house I noticed there were more people than I expected, why are there six people here? I wondered. Well, I guess they'll all be coming back with me, willing or not. A few more minutes and I was pulling up in front of the house. A blown up motorbike had me frowning and even though I recognized the silver vehicle to be my cousins I didn't recognize either of the other two cars I'd seen on my way in. 'That explains two of the extras, it'll be Jin and Joon, but the others? I wonder.' I pondered, sliding the car out of gear and lifting the handbrake. Opening my phone I called my husband.

*rings*

[LY = Lan Wuxian/ Ying & LZ = Lan Yibo/ Zhan]

LZ: Wei Ying. What's wrong?

LY: Ah, Lan Zhan, Lan Zhan, why do you think something's wrong? Can't I just call my husband because I miss him? Hmm? Do you miss me as well, my husband?

LZ: Mn. I do. What's wrong?

LY: Okay, okay Lan Zhan. I need you to check the security cameras at our second Jingshi because I feel six people here, there's a few extra cars on the lane and a motorbike has been exploded in the front yard, I think it belongs to Min Suga. I don't recognise two of the cultivation signatures. But our cousins are here, the Nie's! It's been so long since we've see-

LZ: Wei Ying.

LY: Yes my Lan Zhan?

LZ: You talk too much. Six males inside. Second room upstairs. Our Mitzuki, Min Suga, Nie Namjun, Nie Seokjin, Jeon Jeongguk and Jin Yonghoon.

LY: Oh my, Lan Zhan you truly are the best! You got all that information just in the short time after I asked you. Do you want to know something my Lan Zhan? Do you know how much I really love you. You always look after me and-

LZ: Wei Ying.

LY: Yes my husband? My Lan Zhan.

LZ: You talk too much. Don't change.

I was left speechless for a moment because it wasn't often my Lan Zhan expressed his feelings verbally. He must be worried about what was going on and to be honest, I don't blame him. I was so far away from him and really would rather be in his arms (or trapped between them as he- no! Stay focused!) than on this trip.

LY: I love you my Lan Zhan. You are my always, my forever. I love you. I will see you on the morrow my love, I will be back in your arms tomorrow.

LZ: Mn. My Wei Ying. See you soon.

LY: I'll see you tomorrow, my Lan Zhan.

We hung up and I felt the blush burning my face and fanned it with my hands to try and reduce the heat a little before I had to get out of the van and collect the crew inside. A name Lan Zhan had mentioned seemed very familiar and I couldn't place why. Jin Yonghoon. Where did I recognize this name from? Was he one of the Lanling Jin's? No matter, I'll find out soon enough. Getting out of the car I stretched, cracking the stiffness from my joints and I silently slipped into the house. I was planning to (hopefully) scare the shit out of the youngsters - I love playing pranks, especially on my Lan Zhan, I love seeing his different expressions. Even after these years together.

I would not be anything without my Lan Zhan, my love. It's a well known fact that when a Lan falls in love that they will love only one person their whole life. I was so lucky that my Lan Zhan fell in love with me, although how could he have done anything else? I made sure he would notice me, that his attention would always be on me. I didn't know that the pain I would cause him when I died at the Burial Mounds, or that he would love me through the thirteen years we were separated. It was a curse at the time that he wouldn't tell me how he knew it was me - our song.

The one my Lan Zhan actually composed for me, WuJi, we still play together even now. Only our Sizhui knows the story behind the melody but I suspect he's told Jin Ling, I know he's asked Lan Zhan to help him compose something for Jin Ling for their wedding, but we need to find him first and bring him back to Liánhuā Hú. My train of thought brought me back to the present. Silencing my footsteps I crept up the staircase and I heard voices as I got closer to the top, the door for the second room was ajar so I was able to hear parts of their conversation.

"Then let's start over. I'm.. Hang on, fuck," then a pause, I think that's Min Suga. "Jin, what's my name? Who am I?" Someone snorted laughter before I heard a slapping sound, after a pregnant silence I heard more than one person cackling out laughter like they'd completely lost their minds. I heard Seokjin and Namjun join in before a coughing sound was heard, it had to be Mitzuki for sure, probably trying to be tactful. "Well baby, in all fairness," he accused, "we were interrupted before you told us who we are now that Min Yoongi, also known as Min Suga and Kim Mitzuki are dead. Nie Seokjin, can you please introduce us again?"

After a huff which I assumed to be Suga I heard Seokjin speak up, "Well, Jin Yonghoon, it's nice to meet you. I'm Nie Seokjin and this is my husband, Nie Namjun. The giggling toddler next to you is my husbands cousin Jeon Jeongguk, or Kook. Since you witnessed the deaths of Min Suga and Kim Mitzuki, I'd like to introduce you to my mint haired cousin Nie Yunge, and his fiance Lan Taehyung." I decided now was as good a time as any so I casually pushed the door open and cheerfully added, "Don't forget me, A'Seok! I'm here too!" I laughed at Mitzuki when he yelped and scrambled to his sweetheart, who winced concerningly as Mitzuki wrapped both arms tightly around his chest, cowering behind him.

Moving over to the group I bowed formally in greeting, wanting to confirm my intuition. "I'm Lan Ying, courtesy name Lan Wuxian and husband of my Lan Zhan. You must be Jin Yonghoon, yes?" I asked the only unfamiliar face in the room. He nodded and bowed in such a proper manner that even Lan Zhan would appreciate. "I am Jin Lang, courtesy name Jin Yonghoon. Formerly of the Jin Clan Corporation though I'm branded a rogue cultivator. It's an honour to meet you in person, YíLíng LǎoZǔ."

I hope I remained stoic as my Lan when I was addressed by my former title, it was definitely unexpected that I came across someone who actually uses the title to my face. Pausing a moment to compose myself, I then allow an easy smile to curve my lips upwards. "Mn. So that's where I heard of you, you're A'Ling's eldest brother, yes? A'Ling speaks of you often since he misses you very much. Your father outcasted you, yes?" I was unsurprised when he nodded, "You will be helping us find your brother then?" I enquired, again unsurprised when Jin Lang nodded and Jeongguk added on the end, "Yeah, turns out this stalker's related to Sizhui's boyfriend!"

"Mn. We just established that Gukkie. Jin Lang, welcome to our family," I invited, "I just want to make sure Jin Ling is-" I held up a hand to stop him talking, making the temperature drop a few noticeable degrees for him I added, "Doesn't matter why. You can join us for today or as long as you want, but if you do anything to hurt my family you will suffer and you will wish you were dead. Got it?" He nodded so fast I thought his head might bounce off. Brushing the invisible dust off my black suit, I got back to the business at hand.

"Enough of the serious stuff. My Lan Zhan wants me to get everyone back as soon as possible. You all have thirty minutes to pack your stuff. A'Seok, A'Nam, will you join us for the hunt? And while you're all packing someone can explain to me why there's a burned out motorbike in my front yard." Lan Taehyung (Mitzuki) released Nie Yunge (Yoongi) and ran to me, I opened my arms welcoming his rough hug as he ran into me. "Papa Ying!!" I brushed his hair out of his eyes and kissed his forehead, "How are you Mit- Taetae? Are you okay?" He had tears leaking from his eyes, "I missed you so much!" I felt a blush cover my cheeks, "Papa?" I ask curiously, feeling him nod shyly I pull him away a little.

"I'm a Lan now, Lan Taehyung. I want to call you Papa Ying like Sizhui does. I-is that o-okay?" My boy stuttered at the end like he thought I would ever consider rejecting him. My reply made his eyes water more, "On one condition can you call me Papa Ying." Taehyung nodded furiously, "Anything!" He replied enthusiastically and a huge grin split my face, "I want to see you call my Lan Zhan, Father Zhan." His head tilted, looking confused, but as what I'd said sunk in he opened his mouth and laughed freely, a sound we had rarely heard in the recent months. "Of course Papa Ying! I'll even hug him when I say it. Do you think it will surprise him?" I laughed with him.

"Mn, I think he will blush." I laughed at the image this brought to mind.