Mm, this chapter doesn't move the plot much. But I had to find a way to make them go home.
So hope you enjoyed :D!

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Chapter 31: Home at last!

Qing Wan sat in the carriage with Lu Xun that was heading back to the city, holding on to his hand nervously she looked out the window to see the gentle city. "It's great to be home." She whispered to him, placing her head on his shoulder.

"Everyone missed you." He told her, stroking her hair gently, "I missed you." Qing Wan smiled and closed her eyes, hoping to have a small nap before they reached the capital. Secretly she opened her eyes slightly and stared at the floor, which shook as the carriage moved on.

"Is this really right?" she thought to herself, "An equal wife…" the carriage went to an abrupt stop as she felt Lu Xun's hand shake her shoulders gently.

"You better be ready," he whispered, "It's time." Qing Wan brought her head away from Lu Xun's body and stuck her head outside the window. The two large gates that lead home were opening slightly; as the creak got bigger she could see her family and friends standing there. Lu Xun opened the door beside them, and held out her hand for him. Taking it, she took a deep breath and walked, the two headed towards the people.

"QING WAN!" everyone screamed, happy on seeing her alive and well. Xiang Wan, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao and Sun Shang Xiang all ran to their friend, hugging her tightly. All five girls shed tears as they embraced one another.

"I missed you so much sis!" Xiang Wan cried, burying her head into her sister's chest, "Don't you ever leave me again!"

"I'm sorry Xiang Wan." Qing Wan whispered, kissing the head of her sister lightly. "I'll never leave you guys ever again." The girls gradually split up as Qing Wan was greeted by all the other generals, she could see Sun Jian walking towards them slowly, being supported by Sun Ce and Sun Quan. "Father!" she cried, running to her adoptive father. "I'm sorry that I left you to worry about me."

"Don't worry Qing Wan." Sun Jian smiled, but began to cough uncontrollably.

"Father are you alright?"

"Fathers condition has been going bad these weeks, Sun Ce explained, "But seeing you back Qing Wan, he seems much more healthier today."

"I had to look best for my daughter." Slowly the Wu capital gates closed as the generals all headed back to the banquet, Qing Wan looked around the crowd. She found it weird when she couldn't notice Er Ling around.

"Bo Yan." She turned to him, "Where's Er Ling?" Lu Xun looked puzzled and gazed upon the crowd not noticing his wife, he shrugged. "Don't shrug, if I'm going to be married to you. I want all three of us to be happy." She smiled, "Go find her."

"Alright." Lu Xun sighed, parting from her and going to the bedroom chambers far from the castle. Qing Wan was led to sit near Sun Jian that day during the banquet of their successful return and victory. She couldn't notice the stare given to her by Zhou Yu.

"Is there something on my face Gong Jin." She questioned the man, Zhou Yu shook his head.

"I'm just glad to have you back." He raised his small wine up in the air and toasted her by himself. Qing Wan rose the cup above her arm and drank the wine in a shot. Soon enough, Lu Xun returned with Er Ling by herself. The girl stared at the ground, afraid of looking at anyone in the eye. Qing Wan got up and placed her hand on hers.

"Er Ling, don't be scared, we'll be family soon." The Wu army had already heard of Lu Xun's engagement from Gan Ning's report days before they returned, most people were confused at why Lu Xun would choose her as equal wife. After all, a concubine is a concubine. "And about the equal wife thing…" she said loudly and turned around, "That's unfair to Er Ling, I will happily be the 2nd wife of Lu Xun without regret."

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Cheng An

Jiang Wei walked inside the Zhao mansion, "Xiao Ling?" he called out to the young maid who rushed out. Her hair was in a mess and she seemed to be tired. "What's wrong with you?" he asked, usually Xiao Ling had a lot of freedom and rarely had to do any cleaning.

"Help me Lord Jiang!" the maid pleaded, "Lord Zhao has been so angry ever since he returned! He yells all the time, he drinks he's a total mess!"

"Xiao, we've only been back for 2 days. Stop exaggerating, you must have been lazy since we've been gone." He shook his head and sighed, ignoring the girls' cries he walked over to Zhao Yun's room. "Zi Long?" he shouted, pushing the two doors open to see him passed out on his table. Wine jars were sprawled around the room as the odor of alcohol filled Jiang Wei's lungs from the smell. "Ack." He stepped back out to let the smell escape outside. "Zi Long?" he called out to his friend, shoving him a little.

"Balkdjfajfa." The man replied, turning around and landing on the ground with a smack. "Oww…"

"Good you're not drunk, just sleepy." Jiang Wei rolled his eyes, pulling the man onto the chair. "What's up with you? We've only been back for two days and you're a mess." Zhao Yun yawned and scratched the back of his head. "You miss her don't you?"

"What?" Zhao Yun opened one of his eyes and rubbed the other, "Didn't we have this conversation already? As long as she is happy, I don't care."

"You do care!"

"Why would I? She's getting married to someone she loves."

"But you love her too."

"What if I do?" he grunted, "She's getting married Bo Yue, I—"

"You can tell her."

"It's one sided anyways."

"I don't think so."

"I know so." He sighed, "I'm just happy to know that I got to meet her."

"Zi Long…"

"Plus, I promised Hua Yi I'd love her forever, and I will keep my promise to her." He stood up, "Let's go drink Bo Yue."

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Useless chapter. I'm sorry! But I promise, the thing everybody's been waiting for will show up in the next chapter! Well maybe not, the next two chapters. Haha.

Thanks for reading!

xReika