return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[emperorssmile]

He’s a good friend, but he’s not my favorite.

[shangba]

Shall inquire if he will assist.

[emperorssmile]

I wonder if he’s still in Gusu. He likes to support the juniors on their night hunts, but Sizhui’s been traveling with me.

Okay, just talked to Sizhui about it and Wen Ning’s been staying in a hut outside of Caiyi.

[shangba]

I do not believe he cherishes conflict. Battle.

[emperorssmile]

No, I don’t think he cares for it either. But he loves helping people and this isn’t really conflict. It’s more like extreme sparring.

[shangba]

'Extreme.' Is your husband so feral?

[emperorssmile]

Well, you did say you want to use your full strength. Your strength is extreme, so…

[shangba]

Kind of Wei Ying to consider.

[emperorssmile]

We’ll give him a choice, but I’m sure he’ll be happy to help you. It’s to keep me, Sizhui, and Liang safe.

And since I’m the one who resurrected Wen Ning’s consciousness, it’s like I can help you out after all.

[shangba]

Then, let us work toward it. Together.

[emperorssmile]

Maybe you’ll let me watch sometimes?

If I still have trouble sleeping after this, maybe I’ll take the second husband for a ride.

[shangba]

My husband lacks patience and discipline.

[emperorssmile]

I might need to tire myself out somehow. Usually, I just take care of the front when I’m doing it to fall asleep.

[shangba]

Wei Ying. No harm.

He exists to please you.

[emperorssmile]

A shadow in comparison to the first husband.

If I do decide to use the second husband, how should I use him?

[shangba]

First, ready your body to receive him.

A slow intrusion, well-oiled. Wei Ying tightens like a vice.

[emperorssmile]

Tell me how I should ready myself.

Don’t you like it when I’m tight around you?

[shangba]

I do. But the intrusion of pliant flesh is not that of jade.

Shall guide, if you conclude the ride inevitable.

[emperorssmile]

I’d much rather have my first husband inside me, but that has to wait until tomorrow.

My wine’s almost gone. Do you feel like you can sleep?

[shangba]

I apologise.

[emperorssmile]

What for?

Anything I can do to help you fall asleep?

[shangba]

Apologies for failing to sleep, disciplined.

Unnecessary. The time is soon to break fast.

[emperorssmile]

We’re a mess when we’re apart, aren’t we?

You’re sure you don’t want my company for a little while longer? I won’t be able to sleep until I warm up my hands and feet.

[shangba]

The sooner Wei Ying sleeps, the quicker his rise.

The more efficient his journey to me.

[emperorssmile]

That’s true.

I still don’t like leaving you alone to insomnia, but I don’t think it would be a good idea to go another night without sleep.

I’m going to check on the kids and get into bed.