return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[emperorssmile]

We’ll have Sizhui lead the way.

So tonight really will be just the two of us. It’s a shame we’ll both be exhausted.

[shangba]

Time beside my husband never shames.

[emperorssmile]

That’s right. I’ll still have you in my arms and that’s what I want most of all!

It feels like we’ve been apart for far too long. But it always feels that way when we have a disagreement.

We don’t usually have fights when we’re together.

[shangba]

Or do we bury them to make false peace?

[emperorssmile]

Do you think that’s what we do?

I guess sometimes that’s the case. It’s hard feeling upset when your arms are around me.

[shangba]

Perhaps we merely delay.

[emperorssmile]

Maybe…

I just know that when I’m with you, everything feels right.

[shangba]

Perhaps we should evolve our activities past our bed and meanderings.

[emperorssmile]

I’d like that.

It feels like we usually give in to lethargy when we’re together.

[shangba]

At times, I confess to lack understanding of what might please Wei Ying.

Lovemaking is safe.

[emperorssmile]

Just talking with you makes me happy, but I do really like sleeping with you.

We can read together, or you could work on whatever you’d like while I tinker. I don’t have to wait until you go to sleep for it.

[shangba]

These are activities we do beside each other. But together?

Perhaps train in archery once more.

[emperorssmile]

We could spar or night hunt, too. I could teach you how to play mahjong. We could gamble for kisses.

[shangba]

If I win, three kisses.

If I lose, two.

[emperorssmile]

I’d want to let you win.

If I win, I’ll give you two kisses and drink a cup of wine.

[shangba]

Drink or affection. Wei Ying will be troubled.

[emperorssmile]

I won’t insult you by letting you win.

[shangba]

I accept Wei Ying's conditions.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll buy tiles in Caiyi sometime.

Are there any things you’d like to do together??

[shangba]

Perhaps honour our dead.

( ...well then. ) Apologies. Unromantic.

[emperorssmile]

No, it’s alright. I should do that more but I don’t always remember to.

[shangba]

And perhaps... garden. Together.

If Wei Ying will teach me.

[emperorssmile]

Gardening is different depending on the climate. We can learn together.

Do you want to eat what we grow or are you more interested in aesthetics?

[shangba]

Wish to grow lotus flowers for Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

It’s not the right time of year, but we can store some seeds for spring.

I’ll ask Jiang Cheng if he can get me some from Yunmeng. If he responds to my letter, anyway.