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lan wangji
missives | encounters
lan wangji
missives | encounters
[ A brief pause, and then he replies: ]
Young Master Lan has me at a disadvantage, then, as that would have been a Zhou Zishu not myself. I have been told Wen Kexing and I were here before, though neither of us have any memory of it.
If you are free for tea, I'd like to meet. Your brother spoke highly of you and your husband both. You can, if you'd like, consider it recompense for the troubles Lao Wen has no doubt caused.
None at all. If Master Lan is busy, I won't bother you any further. I simply wished to widen my circle of acquaintances, I suppose.
[ Mostly, he wanted to know the people who have made an impression on Wen Kexing--for better or for worse. Also, he found Lan Wanji and Wen Kexing's conversation on Wen Kexing's post earlier in the month somewhere between exasperating and hilarious. ]
Well enough. Things are complicated, outside.
[ One does not bring up another's apparent ability for resurrection unprompted, so... ]
I think the Heavens have had quite enough of me. Though I suppose my troubles are much less divine-sent and rather more earthly in nature.
My strength will hold out as long as it does.
[ He knows Wen Kexing--and by now, probably Lan Xichen as well--has mentioned his problems to Lan Wanji. ]
Perhaps. There were a few suggestions, but my problems are difficult to explain to those who do not know how qi circulation through meridians work.
If I may be frank? The damage is very carefully and specifically targeted.
The elder Master Lan suggested I speak with Lady Wen Qing as well, as did Wen Kexing. Thank you.
Your brother also suggested I see if I can cultivate a golden core.
It does seem unlikely. If it was possible, surely someone would have done it by now. There would be sects dedicated to the study.
[ There's another long pause; have you ever read such a reluctant text? ]
Much less than Wen Kexing thinks I do.
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