Beautiful Prisoner [Completed]

epilog

8 months later,

Wuxian paced back and forth in worried in front of their room, and the pain groan from inside the room didn’t help to calm his nerve. Finally, after 9 months suffering from Wanji craving and mood swing, his child is finally here. Wanji is fighting to bring his child into this world and Wuxian felt restless as he can do nothing except pacing in front room, wait and pray for his beloved. His mom and Meng Ziyi were inside the room, to assist Lan Xichen as a main healer for Wanji’ laboring.

Fortunately, Gusu as Sect with infamous heal ability had equipped themselves with various knowledge in medical field including male pregnancy and laboring. At least, Wuxian can breathe in relief knowing someone he trusted will be the one with Wanji during his vulnerable state.

Uwaaaaa

The loud voice of baby crying can be heard. Wuxian felt breathless, his chest swell with anticipation and delight. Fearful General Commander of Jiang almost tear up because the voice of baby cried, Wuxian chuckled at the thought. Jiang Cheng and Jiang Feng Mian stare at him with wide eyes, communicating with twinkling eyes. Yes, the baby is here. His child is here. Grin split into their faces and Jiang Cheng hug Wuxian happily, congratulate his brother while Feng Mian pat Wuxian back with a wide grin shows his pearl teeth. The creak sound of the door being slide open to reveal worn out Lan Xichen broke their moment.

“He’s here. Both mom and son are safe” Lan Xichen smile widely. Everyone can see the happiness in his face despite his exhausted state.

“Son? I got son?” Wuxian excitedly inquires, which Xichen nod agreeing.

“I got a nephew” Jiang Cheng screams in happy and Feng Mian squeezes Wuxian shoulder, whispering “go see your boy and Qizi”. With no further, Wuxian jog into the room and his step froze, observing the warmth scene in front him. His mom putting a cleaned tiny baby covered with white blanked on Wanji naked chest. Wanji wore a white robe with the top being open a bit to expose his chest. Wanji looks so worn out,, but his beauty isn’t diminished, instead he looks more radiant. The baby lay on Wanji chest; slightly move accordingly Wanji chest movement up and down, when he breathes. Wanji is too tired, but the desire to cuddle his baby beat his urgency to take a nap. Wanji glance down at his baby, lips turn upward into a motherly smile, hand gently caress his son tiny head. The baby yawn cutely and brushing his head further into his mom chest, like he searches for warmth, trust and security.

“come here Ah Xian, meet Wuxian junior” Yu Ziyuan invite his son, encourage him to step closer to him. Tears pool in her eyes, seeing Wuxian eyes welled up with happy tears. Wanji smile at his husband, reassuring him to approach them. Wuxian trail to them with slow step, eyes never leave the baby. He kneeled next to Wanji bed, lifts his shivering hand and hesitantly trying to stroke his son cheeks.

Wuxian burst into tears and let out light delight chuckle when his son smile and whimpering, like he knew that his father was here. Wanji eyes were red watching the first interaction between father and son.

“Thank You, Airen. I love you so much. I’m promise with my lives to protect both of you” Wuxian vow with hoarse voice, kissing Wanji forehead. “Me too, Zhangfu” Wanji return the remark.

Catching the sound of ruckus outside the room, Wuxian turns back, to see Jiang Cheng and his father trying peeking into the room to get a glance at his son. Wuxian laugh lightly before inviting them to come in. Wanji smiles warmly at them.

“Pardon your impatient father, Wanji” Feng Mian apologized to his son-in-law for disturbing Wanji needed rest. Wanji just shrugging and said he was glad to share the moment with everyone he loves.

“Did you think a name for my nephew, Ah Xian?” Jiang Cheng asked, eyes stare fondly at the baby, who slightly move up and down as Wanji breath heavily from exhaustion. The baby was so tiny, red, and fragile. Jiang Cheng vows to himself that he will protect his nephew from the cruel world. Wuxian stroking his son's face with his back fingers, gawk at him in admiration.

“Jiang Yibo” Wuxian fondly mumbling. He didn’t know why he picks up the name,, but it just sounded fit. Everyone smiles at the name

“Yibo” Wanji repeated after Zhan with approving tone, “Welcome to the world, son” Wanji whisper before his eyes closed for needed sleep. Wuxian smile at that.

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7 years later.

“Young master. Don’t run. You class isn’t finished yet” Wen Ning yell while chasing after a small boy. The boy was running with laugh loud until his bump into someone's leg. Jiang Yibo falls into his butt.

“aiya!” Yibo groans in pain, hand rubbing his ache butt and lips puckering a bit. Seeing the owner of the leg, his frown shifted into a broad beam.

“Fuqin!” Yibo hop into his legs, hugging Wuxian leg and lift his face to meet his father face with an innocent child-like beam. Like he didn’t get red-caught by his father for skipping class. Again.

“Jiang Gong (gong = lord)” Wen Ning bow respectfully toward Jiang new appointed Patriarch. Wuxian nod slightly acknowledging his greeting.

With a deep sigh, Wuxian kneels to match the level with his naughty son. It was so obvious his son had taken a lot after him; to make him feel guilty of his parents, who had to deal with him before.

“Ah Yi, did you run from the laoshi again?” Wuxian ruffles his son's hair. Yibo crossed his arms and pout, “Laoshi is bored. He teaches the thing I already knew,, and he can’t even answer my curiosity. I only want muqin to tutor me. Muqin is a lot better and can teach me everything,” Yibo whine with frown forehead, lips pout and red wet eyes. He’s being stubborn, and his father noticed it. Yibo misses his mother. Wanji was on the trip to Gusu for an urgent matter and it almost a week he was away.

“Ah Yi, muqin need to settle something, and he will be back in no time. You just need to bear for another week with new laoshi until Muqin gets back. And! You need to learn to respect elders and being humble. If you act all mighty, you might lose something valuable that you can study from others. Each man we meet in our life brings a valuable lesson that we can learn from and only people with humble heart can obtain this privilege,” Wuxian reprimand his boy with soft, fatherly tone. Yibo' shoulder sags and his face show remorseful. “How about this, finish your class and this evening you will have martial arts practice with me” Wuxian cheer up his child with desirable promise and in a second, making Yibo face immediately brighten up

“promise?” Yibo shows his pinky

“Promise” Wuxian entangled his pinky with his son. Jiang Yibo smile excitedly, kissing his father cheeks with loud sound “muah”

“Let’s go Ning shushu (uncle)” Yibo run to his bored class again, high-spirited as he holds to his father's promise. Wen Ning and Wuxian just chuckle lightly over his eagerness.

“Jiang Gong” a servant, approach Wuxian, kneels with one leg. Wuxian acknowledges his presence with a nod.

“Jiang Furen already comes back from Gusu, and he requests a closed meet up with you in Lotus Pier Main Hall” the servant delivers the request with matter-of-fact tones. Jiang Wuxian pleased smile hearing the news of his Qizi return to the mansion before shifting to deep thought expression. Wanji ask for a conference? Why? Did something bad happen? Concerned, Wuxian strides to the Lotus Pier Main hall, followed by his assistant.

Enter the main hall, wuxian eyes landed on his husband ethereal figure, standing there elegantly in his pristine white robe. Wuxian smirking, approaching his husband at instance, ignoring the presence of two men in the hall with them. Wanji dazedly smiles upon his husband presence. Eyes meet with longings. They had missed each other. Trying to act formal, respecting the situation, Wanji bow to his husband but Wuxian didn’t want to have it, he pulls Wanji into hug, kissing wanji hair, whispering with yearn note “I miss you”. Wanji faces soften and a tender smile plaster on his face. Wanji pat Wuxian back for several times, “me too”. Wanji push Wuxian slightly, after all they had more important issue to talk.

“Zhangfu, introduce Song Lan and Xiao Xingchen. I met them on my way to return home” Wanji cues the other two man's presence and only then, Wuxian notice the fact that he isn’t alone with his beloved husband in this spacious hall. Smile sheepishly of embarrassment, Wuxian returns their zuxia. Taken of these two strangers, Wuxian can felt powerful aura from them. They seem like a traveler, but Wuxian know well not to underestimate people.

These two men in front of him radiate so much of strong presence, definitely not ordinary travelers. One with a black robe with handsome features, seems so collected, and another wears white robe, looking gentle and beautiful. The white one, Xiao Xingchen is carry a bundle of green blanket on his arms and Wuxian can guess it was a kid.

“Zhangfu..they…”Wanji looks hesitance “they..aren’t from here”

Wuxian raised an eyebrow; yeah he can see they aren’t from Yunmeng. They look like travelers. Maybe Yiling?. Guessing his husband thought, Wanji makes it clearer for Wuxian “they aren’t from cultivator land”

Wuxian eyes widen upon Wanji statement. Damn! This is crazy and dangerous. War can be erupted if someone found out.

“Jiang Gong. I’m Song Lan from earth land and this is my husband, Xiao Xingchen from water land” Song Lan step forward, introducing themselves. Once again Wuxian eyes pop out like it can fall out from his socket.

“You’re married? Despite coming from different land? Are you looking for death? Why 're you here? Not only it was far but also dangerous” Wuxian interrogate, his stand shifted into firmer, and he seems more solemn than earlier. Gaze sharpens in cautions. Wanji step back, silently watching the interaction, letting his husband in charge.

Sensing his parents’ discomfort, the boy crying, Xiao Xingchen joggling his arm to calm his child. Hearing the boy wail makes Wuxian heart soften a bit.

“I guess fate had it way to make things happen. Jiang Gong, we had learned about your generosity, morality, and strength. We also heard about Jiang Furen, exceptionally ability in healing and kind-hearted. The story of two greatest warrior worlds ever seen, leading Cultivator Land had reached to us. Hope blossom in our heart, for ending this long war. We’re here not only to plead our vow from our people towards you, but also to ask for help. My only son, Song Dandan had been strike by Xue Yang, leader of Fire Land. Now my son had little time to live until his entire organ will fail him. So, I’m Song Bowen, The emperor of Earth Land, humbly requesting Jiang Gong give permission to Jiang Furen to save my son” Song Bowen kneels on one his knee, hand entangled in air and head bow, shows his submission towards Jiang Wuxian. Xiao Xingchen tighten his hold on DanDan, seeking strength from his one-year-old son, kneeling beside his husband.

“and I’m Xiao Xingchen, the emperor of Water Land, humbly request Jiang Gong to grant our desperate wish”

Wuxian eyes wander to the boy sleep soundly in his mother embrace. Despite be dying, this boy rarely crying or showing he in pain. What a strong boy and to think the boy travel this far with his condition and stay alive, DanDan had great resilience. Wuxian’ heart softens, thinking that tiny body suffered from people's cruelty when he barely understands anything. Throwing all politics concern out of the window, showing his humanity, Wuxian declare.

“I grant the permission with conditions. Leave your son here for my husband to treat him. I will be prepare a house near the forest and stay low there. Once your son recovers, you will leave from here in instance and quietly” Wuxian offering his deal which accepted with all parties.

Wuxian turns his face to meet Wanji eyes, communicate through eyes, Wanji nod before approaching Xingchen to take Dandan away. Xingchen was reluctant at first, but Song Lan reassures him with a hand squeeze. They seemed heavy-hearted to be separate from their son, but they had no choice left. XingChen stare longing at his son, tenderly kiss Dandan forehead with a quiet whisper. “get well soon, my son. FuMu will come pick up you later”. Song Lan eyes soften seeing the interaction. His heartfelt heavy and helpless. Song Lan caress DanDan round cheeks. “be strong my son”. Wanji and Wuxian felt touch watching the scene. After all, they also are parents,, but there is nothing they can do. Caution must be taken as serious matter.

Wanji and Wuxian abide a goodbye to Song couple, which escorted by Jiang trusted men. Wanji looks down at DanDan in his arms. His tender gaze studies the baby features, pale skin, button prominent nose, round cheeks, thick eyebrows and pout lips. This child will grow beautifully.

“Such an adorable boy, isn’t him?” Wuxian caress DanDan’ cheeks with a fatherly smile, Wanji hum in agreement.

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Jiang Yibo run excitedly to Medical Room. He just finished practicing with his fuqin when Wuxian told him that Wanji already home.

“Muqin!” Yibo yelling with a wide grin, only to found no one is there beside a boy, lying in bed with a cold compressor on his forehead. As a curious child, Yibo tilts his head, scanning the boy side profile.

“cute” Yibo mumbling with placid smile, tip toe approaching the boy’ bed. He notices the boy was pale a bit and breathe heavily. “Didi must be sick,” Yibo mumble to himself.

Eyeing the child plump cheeks, Yibo can’t resist from poke his finger on it. The cheeks bounce back and so soft. Yibo giggling, watching DanDan furrow when he felt someone disturbing his sleep.

“didi is cute” Yibo giggling and keep poking DanDan cheeks. Feeling highly disturbed, DanDan opens his round doer eyes, staring straight at Yibo

Bam!

Yibo felt his heartbeat pick up and seemed like someone squeezing his lung. Unconsciously, Yibo cheeks rising red seeing DanDan beautiful eyes. The moment shattering when he saw tears pool in those eyes. Danda wavering gaze wander around stranger room, looking for his FuMu (parents). He was low-key panic.

“hey, hey didi. Don’t cry…please don’t cry. You will get me into trouble,” Yibo panic when DanDan cheeks wet with tears. Luckily the boy didn’t weep loudly to alert others. DanDan sniffing, lips quivering, silently crying.

“what you’re doing, ah Yi?” Jiang Cheng leans against the door with an amused smile.

“Cheng cheng, help me…I was poking his cheeks and now he’s crying” Yibo plead desperately, asking help from his uncle. Watching the presence of adult stranger, Dandan struggling to step down from his bed

“hey little boy, where’s you going?” Jiang Cheng body alerted, watching DanDan falter steps. DanDan approaching him with Yibo followed the boy from behind, ready to catch the boy if he fall. Jiang Cheng bites his lips from forming smile seeing his nephew being a mother hen. DanDan pulling Jiang Cheng robe, looks up with puppy eyes, making Jiang Cheng chuckle over the cuteness.

“shushu..ma? ba?” Dandan asking for his parents. Jiang Cheng kneels to the boy and ruffles his hair.

“Ah Dan, FuMu has something to do. They will pick up DanDan later, if DanDan takes his medicine and being a good boy” Jiang Cheng persuades the boy. Luckily, the child isn’t throwing tantrum like any kids aged like him. DanDan just bite his lips, eyes sadden and nod in obedient. Jiang Cheng heartfelt hurt for the boy.

“Then, don’t worry, didi. We can play together while waiting for your parents to come to pick you up,” Yibo cheerily said, his chubby palm imitate Jiang Cheng hand, awkwardly patting DanDan head. DanDan wet eyes blink at him while nodding eagerly with little “ehm” at him. Yibo smile seeing the boy stop crying. He felt like he had achieved something big.

“You can call me Bo ge”.

“bo-ge” DanDan smiles infectious and Yibo can't help but return the smile.

“what yours name, didi” Yibo eyes became round in participation

“DanDan”

“okay. You’re my didi from now on” Yibo announces with high spirit. Jiang Cheng shrugging fondly at their interaction.

Since that day, Yibo always drops by at medical room to play with DanDan and occasionally he's sneaking the little boy out, strolling around Lotus Pier, plays with his Muqin rabbits. Wanji obviously knew, but he pretend like he didn’t saw them while silently observe from far. Four months after treatment, DanDan health was recover and his parents come to pick him up.

“ma, ba” DanDan short legs run, lurch forward towards his parents, hugging them tightly

“I’m healthy, wanji shushu put a small light ball inside my chest every day. Say it will help me get better. I wasn’t crying even a bit,” DanDan chattering, bragging to his parents. Song Lan happily listens to his son chattering. His blabbering son is back. Xiao Xingchen can’t help himself and gives butterfly kiss all over DanDan face

Yibo observes their interaction from behind his muqin. His face saddens, knowing Dandan will go away after this. Wanji who notice his son's mood, picks up his son into his arms, brushing their foreheads affectionately and kiss Yibo nose make Yibo giggle as it was tingling. Wuxian ruffles his boy hair.

"Bo- ge, met my fumu” DanDan call for him cheerily. Yibo looks at his parents for approval. Wuxian nod at him and Wanji letting him down.

After a few hours of catching up, Song Lan and Xiao Xingchen permit leaving. Zhan heartfelt heavy. Wuxian and Wanji escort them to the gate. Song Lan and Xiao Xingchen keep thanks Wanji and Wuxian for treating their only offspring.

“so this is it. Thank you again. Dan, abide your leave with Jiang Gong and Furen” Song Lan demand from his son, who nod eagerly. DanDan run to hug Wanji legs and happily yell

“Thank you, shushu”. His eyes lighten up, looking up to Wanji

“Dan, that’s not how….”Xiao Xingchen tried to reprimand his son but cut off by Wanji

“it’s ok….Ah Dan, be a dutiful son and man” Wanji kneels to DanDan and strokes the boy hairs like a mom. Wuxian kneel next to Wanji and letting Yibo hug him. Yibo short arm encircle his neck. “Thank you Wuxian shushu, please greet cheng cheng for me”

“hao” Wuxian pinch DanDan round cheeks “I will miss these cheeks” Wuxian grin widely.

“Bo- ge” DanDan run to hug Yibo with teary eyes and Yibo reciprocate with tight embrace.

“I will miss you a lot didi” Yibo pat DanDan' back. After a while, they’re apart. DanDan rubbing his eyes with his small fist. Yibo hated seeing his did crying, remembering what his father did when his mother upset. Yibo peck on DanDan lips, gaining shocked gasp from their parents.

“Yibo!” Wuxian grabs his son into his embrace and laughs awkwardly, Wanji gives Song couple a tight smile.

“he..he..he…it’s ok. They’re kids after all” Song Lan forced a laugh, his eyes twitch. After all, he is protective over his baby. Xiao XingChen just laugh in amused before lifting Dandan into his arms, carry his son.

Bide a goodbye, Yibo standing at the gate watching DanDan chattering and giggling with his parents, walk away from him. DanDan was carried by Song Lan.

Wuxian back hug Wanji, both watching their son back side

“He takes after me too much. Tch, I wish for him to be more like you than me” Wuxian whine, bury his face at Wanji shoulder. Wanji tilt his head aside to kiss Wuxian side profile, whispering “but that’s what makes him lovable. My zhangfu is the best”

“ahhh..You’re such a tease, just wait for tonight. I have been missing you so much” Wuxian bite Wanji exposed skin, making a mark.

Meanwhile, Yibo was clueless of his parents flirting and surrounding. His gaze set on DanDan who getting smaller as the distance between them getting wider, chanting in his mind “please turn around”. However, DanDan was too excited chatting with his parents. The hope in his heart diminished,Yibo eyes dropped in sadden, and lips pout downward. not realising that, Dandan who hugging his father's neck is now looks at him with wide beam.

“See you soon, bo-ge" Dandan loud yells regain the broken hearted Yibo attention, making Yibo face brighten up, waving back at Dandan, enthusiastically.

Bulb light up on Wuxian mind. With a mischief smile, he approaches his son.

“Yibo, let me tell you. It will be hard to meet Dandan after this,” Wuxian said seriously, no hint of joking. Yibo looks up at his father, eyes quivering in panic.

“the only way to meet DanDan again, is being the greatest warrior, free DanDan from bad people” Wuxian look at his son, he almost smiles seeing Yibo’ determination gaze. Such a cute, innocent child. Wanji glare at him, knew well his intention.

“but, it will be tough since you always skipping class and throw tantrum” Wuxian rubs his chin like he was in deep thought and worried

“I will not escape it anymore. I will be a good boy and study hard,” Yibo exclaims in rushing. Wuxian pat Yibo’ head, encouraging his son like a proud father,“yeah. Good”. Wanji shrugging at Wuxian, but he hoped it worked well to make Yibo more discipline. Wanji looks at the Song family direction, they have already gone from the sight. Wanji sigh heavily, knew it will be hard, almost impossible to seeing them again in the future. Wanji was pulled back from his deep thought by Yibo out loud determination declaration.

“I, Jiang Yibo will work hard to be the greatest warrior, bringing peace and unite five lands into one, so I can play with DanDan again”

Suddenly, a sharp sound of wind surround them, it felt so intense that even their clothes flew in the air direction, yet it didn’t make them scare, instead they felt secure like the wind isn’t there to attacking them but just stop by to say hello. Flowers bloom in distinct color and trees suddenly pop up a fruit even it’s not in season. Their clothes, wet by drizzle rain fallen from sky and lighting strike in sky, not attacking, more like celebrating. Wuxian and Wanji look at each other before staring back at Yibo who innocently beam at them.

Only time can tell the future.

The end.