return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[shangba]

And cultivation anchors in the moment. Forces you to think.

[emperorssmile]

Right.

Right now we’re cultivating once every four days. Maybe we could do it once every three days?

[shangba]

Would two overwhelm?

[emperorssmile]

Every other day…

We can try it. But if it doesn’t speed up my core’s formation, we can go back to once every four days, right?

[shangba]

Compromise: cultivate through bedplay each third day. Meditate half a shichen during the rest.

[emperorssmile]

Meditation for half a shichen on both days between or just one?

[shangba]

One day of cultivation through bedplay. Another through meditation. A third of rest and Wei Ying's indulgence.

[emperorssmile]

Deal!

I don’t think I could stomach meditating that long two out of every three days.

[shangba]

Perhaps meditate the day after coupling, when Wei Ying's body is worn, his meridians replenishing. A lethargic state.

[emperorssmile]

That works. I can do it when I wake up if the nursemaid takes over caring for A-Liang in the mornings after.

[shangba]

Shall consult books, also. Bedplay need not be... uninspiring.

[emperorssmile]

I know. We’ll make sure it’s fun, but I’ll have to focus on something other than just the two of us loving each other.

[shangba]

Shall make love to you with indulgence the other two days.

[emperorssmile]

I could use some indulgence tonight, but it’ll have to wait until tomorrow.

Unless you were serious about the bowls of rice?

[shangba]

Would not jest about rice.

But eaten before me.

[emperorssmile]

About taking me for each bowl of rice, then.

Oh right, you didn’t sleep well last night. Do you have the stamina for three goes?

[shangba]

Within a night's span, with certainty.

Perhaps sleep in between, a parting take before Wei Ying's rise. With luck, he stirs to witness.

[emperorssmile]

Oh, I’m sure I’ll rise to the occasion in more than one way.

If you’re not too tired, then let’s do it. There’s no baby to need our attention, so we can take our time.

[shangba]

If Wei Ying consumes his three bowls.

[emperorssmile]

I will! Just you watch, I’ll eat all the rice and the other foods too.

[shangba]

Good.

Will you wear your hair in the old way or the new?

[emperorssmile]

You really think the old way would suit this new body?

[shangba]

Would only wish to see it again.

Will not ask again.

[emperorssmile]

No, no, it’s fine to ask. I was only teasing you.

I’ll wear it the old way. Once you see me, you’ll have to tell me if it makes me look more handsome.

[shangba]

I will appreciate it, come what may.