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At the hour of Mao, Lan Wangji woke up on time. He had intended, as usual, to embrace Wei Wuxian and have a good time together, but as he turned around, he met those familiar peach blossom eyes. Lan Wangji was a little confused, glanced outside the window, and saw that it was still early in the morning. It was indeed the hour of Mao, but usually, this sleepy little cat would only get up at the hour of Si.
" Lan Zhan, you're awake!"
"Hmm, why did you wake up so early today?"
"I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't fall back asleep."
"Try to sleep a little longer, there's still time."
"I won't sleep, I won't sleep. Let's get up quickly. Today is the Ancestral Remembrance Day, we must not miss the time."
Lan Wangji understood in his heart that Wei Wuxian was too excited to sleep because it was his first Ancestral Remembrance Day since returning to Lost in the Clouds with him. The most important thing on this day was to pay respects to the ancestors. Wei Wuxian originally thought it had nothing to do with him and planned to stay in the Jing Shi all day, but unexpectedly, Lan Qiren had instructed Lan Wangji to bring Wei Wuxian to participate in the ancestral ceremony and had even prepared a set of the Lan ceremonial robes, which happened to be in Wei Wuxian's size. Not to mention how surprised Wei Wuxian was when he received the robes, Lan Wangji was also unprepared. However, he was happy that his partner was accepted by his family.
Thinking of this, Lan Wangji also woke up and took Wei Wuxian's hand to wash up.
"Lan Zhan, who in your family participates in ancestor worship?"
"Say it again," Lan Wangji frowned disapprovingly.
"Our home, our home! It's just that I'm not used to it yet. Sigh, back in the Jiang family, every time during the Double Ninth Festival, I would either watch from outside or take my junior martial brothers to play outside Lotus Flower Cove. I never participated." Lan Wangji continued to comb Wei Wuxian's hair, feeling his disappointment, but when it came to the Jiang family from their past lives, he didn't know how to comfort him for a moment.
"Actually, I did ask Uncle Jiang if it was possible to set up a memorial tablet for my parents, but Madam Yu found out and scolded me. So, the matter was dropped. I don't have any of my parents' belongings, and Uncle Jiang has never mentioned anything about them to me. Every year during Qingming, Cold Food Festival, and Double Ninth Festival, I can only bow to the heavens and the earth."
"Wei Ying, I'm here."
"Mm, I know you've always been there."
"In the future, I will accompany you every year during Qingming, Cold Food Festival, Double Ninth Festival, and the New Year."
"You don't have to accompany me. I don't know how to do anything. If I make a mistake, uncle will definitely punish me."
"I can't."
Because it was a family ancestor memorial, Wei Wuxian rarely let Lan Wangji comb his hair and put on the jade hairpin. The jade hairpin was given to Wei Wuxian by the Lan Family's elder when he was recorded in the family genealogy. Today was the first time he took it out to wear. Wearing the Lan ceremonial robe and this hairpin, Wei Wuxian really looked like a true member of the Lan Family.
"Let's go!"
"Wait, we're missing one thing."
"What?"
Lan Wangji took a long box from the table, opened it, and inside were two bright red cloud-patterned headbands. Lan Wangji first took one and solemnly put it on Wei Wuxian, then put on his own.
"Hehe, now I'm truly a member of the the Lan Family!" This was said with a happy and envious smile.
"You've been one for a long time." This was said with great joy.
"But why not white?"
Lan Wangji's ears turned red in an instant, making Wei Wuxian think he had said something flirtatious.
"Lan Family Etiquette, for the first year after the new bride enters the household, she must wear a bright red forehead ornament during ceremonies." This made Zhan feel extremely embarrassed.
"New bride? Hahaha!"
"Wei Ying, stop laughing."
"I am your new bride, aren't I? Right, Second Brother Lan, or should I say... husband?"
".....Hmm."
Lan Wangji responded very lightly, but Wei Wuxian still heard it, and laughed as he fell into Lan Wangji's arms, kissing his face for a while before stopping. After straightening out his ceremonial robe, he hurried to the ancestral hall, where Lan Xichen had already arrived. Although his complexion was not great, his willingness to come out of seclusion to handle matters was still a good sign.
As he pondered, Lan Xichen, who had finished speaking with the inner door steward, also saw his younger brother and his newly-wedded brother-in-law, and walked over with a smile.
" Wangji, Wuxian."
"Brother/big brother."
" Wuxian, this is your first time participating in the ancestral worship of the Lan. Don't be nervous. Just follow Wangji and you'll be fine."
"Yes, big brother. I'm not nervous. The ceremonial procedures have all been explained to me by Lan Zhan. Although I haven't worshipped ancestors before, I know the rules."
"That's good."
Lan Xichen said nothing more and continued to go confirm the arrangements for the grand ceremony. Before turning away, he glanced at Lan Wangji, who nodded in response. Wei Wuxian thought it must be something he couldn't know, so he didn't ask. If it had to do with him, Lan Wangji would tell him.
At the hour of the Dragon, the ancestral worship ceremony began. Lan Xichen sat in the main seat, behind him were the elders, Lan Qiren, and behind them were Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian along with several other direct line elders, followed by various branches of the the Lan Family. the Lan placed great importance on etiquette, so the entire set of rituals and procedures were based on ancient rites from hundreds of years ago, intricate and complex, yet dignified and solemn.
Wei Wuxian changed his usual carefree demeanor for a more formal and standard posture during the ancestor worship ceremony, which surprised Lan Jingyi, who was standing in the back rows. He secretly thought that his Senior Wei must have taken the wrong medicine. Little did he know that this ancestral worship was something Wei Wuxian had been waiting for for two lifetimes, so naturally he took it very seriously.
After the main ceremony, the married members of the Lan Family took their partners to the nearby small ancestral shrine for a private worship. Lan Wangji had not informed Wei Wuxian about this procedure, so when Wei Wuxian was led away, he looked back at Lan Qiren with concern, afraid of being punished.
When they arrived at the small ancestral shrine, Wei Wuxian suddenly realized, tears welling up in his eyes. There were two newly made sandalwood memorial tablets on the altar, bearing the names of his parents - Wei Changze and Cangse Sanren.
"The small ancestral shrine is originally dedicated to the ancestors of the Lan's Dao companion."
" Lan Zhan, is it you..."
"Yes, uncle."
That day, Wei Wuxian talked a lot with his parents, but he was always smiling. He also told his parents that he had found the best partner in the world and asked them not to worry. However, when he returned to the Jing Shi, Wei Wuxian threw himself into Lan Wangji's arms and cried uncontrollably. It wasn't sadness, but a release of the deepest emotions, and also happiness. In Wei Wuxian's heart, ancestral worship was never just a ritual, but a proof. He, Wei Wuxian, truly had a home.
" Lan Zhan, thank you. I know you don't like to hear it, but I still want to thank you. Thank you for waiting for me, protecting me, and loving me. I love you, Lan Zhan."
"Mm. I love you too, Wei Ying."
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