return from lanling

[shangba]

A full moon, unblinking.

You did not sleep, to see?

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[shangba]

Not that.

The urgency to strengthen. To protect.

Now, I have a family who requires me fully. Sizhui, Liang, Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

Do you think having a training partner would help you get stronger faster?

[shangba]

Perhaps.

But it cannot be Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

Right… I’d probably hold you back if we tried training together.

[shangba]

No.

But could never strike at my beloved with full force.

[emperorssmile]

Good! I don’t think I have a talisman strong enough to survive that if you did.

Do you ever spar with Zewu-Jun?

[shangba]

At times.

Demonic spirits, meditation. Calisthenics, forms.

[emperorssmile]

Too bad you don’t get along with Jiang Cheng. He’s not weak and you’d gladly use full force.

[shangba]

Too gladly. Shall increase my drills.

[emperorssmile]

Maybe if I get back in his good graces, he can get over himself and accept you.

[shangba]

He has answered your letter?

[emperorssmile]

I’m waiting until morning to send it. That way he can sleep off some of his temper first.

Oh! We could always track down Wen Ning if you want someone to train with.

[shangba]

Your favourite friend.

[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.