Part 12 – Insult to Injury “…Sizhui,” Lan Jingyi said helplessly, watching after his friend’s fading form with all the rest. Lan Wangji’s eyes flashed coldly as he turned back. “Jiang Wanyin!” “Call me out all you like,” Jiang Cheng said with a stubborn sneer. “What have I done that is not within my rights?
SessKag Series: Control, Part 198
Holed up in Koshirou’s study, Kagome dined early and light. Apart from the occasional servant, her only company was the shamisen player Natsuko. Over her slender shoulder, the sleek, dark fall of her pinned hair streamed, more ornamented even than Kagome’s. Natsuko was very beautiful, and very vain. Of her talents most of all. Smoking
SessKag Series: Control, Part 197
The only thing that gave Kagome any true sense of satisfaction was seeing Yahiko. When the maids were finished with her, she went directly to him. In one of the courtyards that served as a training ground, she found him sparring with his peers. He was a robust, healthy boy. As her adopted son, he
MDZS Series: Everyday Song of Hanguang and Yiling, Part 11
Part 11 – Bad Behavior Wei Wuxian was aghast. Of course, he and Jiang Cheng had had their differences in the past. Even so, this was a new low! “Jiang Cheng,” he wailed, feeling hit below the belt, “how could you?!” “Don’t start that with me!” Jiang Cheng bit out, Blossom and Cherry bristling along
SessKag Series: Control, Part 196
The lady of the castle finished her meal alone. Outside the main hall there was a vague clamor. With a wave, she bid for the doors to be opened, and the petitioners came streaming in. Sitting upon the dais, she repressed a weary sigh. As servants hastened to clear the trays away and bring her
MDZS Series: Everyday Song of Hanguang and Yiling, Part 10
Part 10 – Blossom and Cherry Predictably, Sect Leader Jiang Cheng awaited them at the gates to Lotus Pier. Loosely arrayed behind him, the Yunmeng Jiang senior disciples maintained a fearfully respectful distance. Looming like a guardian statue before the entrance, Jiang Cheng stared the combined parties down with unflinching intensity as they approached. Not
SessKag Series: Control, Part 195
“No,” Kagome shot back. “Why should I expect to be intruded upon at all?” Hirokin smiled. Leaving the window, he paused beside a lacquered table. Servants had already laid out Kagome’s dinner there, in anticipation of her return. Picking up one of the delicately-prepared morsels, Hirokin eyed it for a moment, before dropping it back
MDZS Series: Everyday Song of Hanguang and Yiling, Part 9
Part 9 – Another One Wei Wuxian had never felt so worn-out in either of his lives. More desperately than ever, he missed his dear Lil Apple. His laments turned to bitter curses as the day progressed. He was dragging his feet so much from sleeplessness that Lan Wangji had to practically drag him the