Thread by @MuseyWrites

Day 15 of #Xiantober: Royal!Au

"Bring him here." Wei Wuxian commanded, leaning back on the throne, one leg crossing over the other, his expression calm and cool.

The guards spared each other a glance before they hesitantly grabbing the male in question, forcing him in front of

Wei Wuxian, who gestured with his finger. Another glance between the guards before they forced him on his knees.

Wei Wuxian's expression relaxed, an easy grin settling on his lips as he lifted his foot, tipping his chin up to capture that piercing golden gaze.

"So, Lan Zhan,

finally at my mercy."

Lan Zhan let out a slow breath. "And what do you plan to do, your majesty?"

His eyes twinkled slightly. "I'm going to make you mine." He leaned forward, fingers gracing his cheek before he paused when he heard someone behind him clear their throat.

Wei Ying's cheeks flushed a dark red and he sat up straight, glancing to the side of the throne where his mother and father stood, smirks on both of their faces.

"And what precisely are you doing on my throne?" His father question, arms crossing over his chest.

"And with your

personal guard no less." His mother's voice chirped, Wei Ying could hear she was about to laugh.

"I w-was just... I mean..."

"'Make you mine,' I believe he said." Wei Changze said, his eyes shimmering with mischief just like his son's had moments ago.

The tips of the guard's ears burned red and he cleared his throat as the two guards released his arms and he stood, instantly bowing. "Your majesties I apologize." He said formally, and instantly Wei Ying's expression dropped.

"...Lan Zhan..." His voice sounded so quiet.

"Mmm, A-Ying. Why don't you tell me what's going on?"

He looked away, "...I didn't think you two would be back yet." He mumbled.

"We left you in charge for a few hours, and the power went to your head? Forcing poor Lan Wangji to do your bidding." His father snickered quietly.

Cangse Sanren frowned and elbowed her husband in his ribs. "A-Ying."

"...Mama. I.. I really.. /really/ like Lan Zhan. He's not just a guard to me. He's my best friend, and.. I'm in love with him, and I just-"

She held her hand up to her son and he stopped speaking immediately.

"Lan Wangji."

"Yes, your majesty?" He immediately moved to kneel, but she stopped him with a gentle hand. "Do you reciprocate my son's feelings?" Her tone was soft, gentle.

He glanced to Wei Ying, who was watching him so anxiously, and then to his King and Queen. With a slow

breath, he nodded. "I do. Very much, your majesty. I-" He hesitated for a moment and Wei Ying's shoulder's dropped. "I know it is not my place, and I know you trusted me to protect him, so I apolog-"

"Nope." She stopped him. "Do not /ever/ apologize for your feelings." She

took a step forward and gently lifted Lan Wangji's head to meet her gaze despite his reluctance. "My son is old enough to court, yet he has shown no interest and now I understand why. Should you two wish to court, I give my blessing."

Both gold and silver eyes widened in

disbelief. "Mama... you.. you mean it?"

"I do." She stepped over to her son and cupped his face, kissing his forehead. "Your heart cannot lie, A-Ying. And Lan Zhan has protected you dutifully since the day he was assigned to you. Just as your father had done for me."

"What.. baba... did for you?"

"Yes, your baba was my knight as well."

Once more, surprise shocks the two teenagers. Neither knew that he was once a knight.

Wei Changze nodded. "I was appointed the princess's personal knight the minute she turned fourteen. I fell in love

so quickly, and I was lucky enough for her to fall in love with me as well." He held his hand out and his Queen took his hand, moving over to his side and wrapping her arms around his arm.

"I did. And I am absolutely an advocate for following your heart. So please, if you boys

truly love one another, then you have our blessings to court. And until Wei Ying is old enough to take the throne, if you could remain by his side as his knight, then I would be grateful."

Wei Ying was practically vibrating, his eyes glittering with happiness.

Lan Zhan's lips twitched into the smallest smile and he bowed deeply. "I would be honored, your majesty. I promise, I will always protect him with everything I have."

"I know you will." She said warmly, watching with a delighted expression as Wei Ying bounced in place for a

moment before he quite literally tackled his knight, who caught him easily, into a tight hug. "Lan Zhan!!"

Lan Zhan's arms wrapped around him and held him close, ears burning as Wei Ying nuzzled him, whispering. "You really are mine now~"

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