"Thread of the Unseen Bond" *WangXian* Chapter ²

He didn’t cry, but the cradle creaked under his sudden motion. Wei Ying twisted slightly in Jiang Yanli’s arms, still staring at Lan Wangji. The connection was instantaneous, visceral, like a string snapping taut between them.

Lan Wangji/Enigma/7

(quietly to his brother) “Xichen... that child...”

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

(glanced at him, understanding flickering in his gaze.)

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

“You feel it too.”

Wei Changze stepped forward, folding his arms.

Wei Changze/Enigma

“You’ve arrived early, welcome

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

“We received your message late, but hurried here. Qingheng-jun couldn’t attend.”

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

(slowly sat up, supported by a cushion)

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

(voice still soft) “Thank you for coming. The child is well.”

Wei Sanren/Omega

(guided her children back with a nod.)

Wei Sanren/Omega

“Come along, A-Cheng, A-Yanli. Give them space.”

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

(Looked at the little boy with shinning curious eyes )

Jiang Cheng/Alpha/4

(felt the stare but ignore and look at the baby )

Jiang yanli/Omega/Six

(handed the baby back, her fingers lingering)

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

(look at the departing boy till he's out of sight)

Wei Ying gave a small, sudden sneeze. Wei Changze caught him easily.

Wei Changze/Enigma

(smiling) “You sneeze like your mother.”

The baby made a sound suspiciously like a snort. Lan Wangji stepped closer, gaze never leaving the infant.

Lan Wangji/Enigma/7

“May I...?”

Wei Changze/Enigma

He hesitated, then nodded.

Wei Ying was passed into Lan Wangji’s arms. He did not fuss. He stared. Lan Wangji cradled him with practiced ease. Their eyes locked again. Something inside Wei Ying twisted. He wanted to reach up. To say something. To explain. But he was a baby, and the world was not ready. A quiet settled.

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

“He is Wei Ying.”

Lan Wangji/Enigma/7

“I know.”

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

(Looked between them. )

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

💭Does he...?💭

The infant in white let out a breath. Because whatever storm would come this time, he wouldn’t be alone.

But even as the warmth of Lan Wangji's arms settled over him, something inside Wei Ying thrashed. This wasn’t a second chance—it was a prison wrapped in flesh too small to move in. He blinked up at the man who once died because of him. Why are you here? he thought, mouth unable to shape the words. The sensation of being seen and not understood filled him with a bitter ache. He flinched as Lan Wangji brushed a thumb along his forehead.

Lan Wangji/Enigma/7

(softly) “He looks... burdened.”

Lan Xichen/Enigma/12

“He is newly born, Wangji.”

Lan Wangji/Enigma/7

“I know what I said.”

The baby squirmed, trying to reach his own face. His tiny fists curled as if searching for the sword that no longer existed in his grip.

Wei Changze watched warily, arms crossed.

Wei Changze/Enigma

“He does that often. Like he wants to speak.

Jiang Fengmian’s gaze never left the child.

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

“He’s... not normal.”

The air cooled slightly. Wei Sanren tilted her head, watching the baby stretch his fingers again, grabbing at nothing.

Wei Sanren/Omega

“He remembers.”

Jiang Ziyuan/Dominant Alpha

“That’s not possible.”

Wei Sanren/Omega

(slowly) “And yet... look at his eyes.”

The baby turned his head sharply at her voice. He recognized that tone. The weight of certainty. The way truth walked uninvited into a room. It made his chest tighten.

Wei Changze/Enigma

(shifted his weight, eyeing his mate)

Wei Changze/Enigma

“Do you think...?”

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

(quietly) “I think... Wei Ying is still here.”

Wei Ying tried to close his eyes, to shut the voices out, but the body was too raw, too awake. He couldn’t run. Couldn’t hide. Lan Wangji’s grip was steady, but Wei Ying could feel how tightly the man held him—as though afraid he’d disappear again. Something surged in his chest.

He whimpered.

Jiang Yanli gasped and stepped forward again.

Jiang yanli/Omega/Six

“Is he hungry? Papa Feng, is he crying?”

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

“Come here, A-Ying. He may feel more at ease with you.”

Lan Wangji/Enigma/7

(He paused, reluctant, but handed the baby over )

Wei Ying landed back in her arms with a small exhale. He remembered this too. Her scent. Her heartbeat. The warmth of her shoulder as she rocked him gently side to side.

Jiang Fenmian/Dominant Alpha

(whispering) “It’s alright, A-Ying. You’re safe now.”

The baby hiccupped once. Then again.

Not from crying—but confusion. This was not the mother he remembered. This was not Lotus Pier. But her voice... it hurt in a way he hadn’t expected. He buried his face in his shoulder.