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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[shangba]

You enjoy the teasing.

[emperorssmile]

Does it bother you?

[shangba]

...cannot begrudge you.

[emperorssmile]

Lan Zhan… I don’t want to do something that hurts you. It’s okay to point out when I’m being a jerk.

[shangba]

I do not... always laugh. At Wei Ying's jests.

[emperorssmile]

So, is it because of bringing up the jealousy thing? Or was it something else?

[shangba]

It feels at times as if Wei Ying considers my jealousy amusing. Flattering.

[emperorssmile]

I do. It’s part of who you are.

But you don’t like that part of yourself, huh?

[shangba]

It shames my husband.

[emperorssmile]

Because you’re scared I’m going to run off with someone else?

I was worried about that too when we hadn’t been married for long.

[shangba]

Wei Ying so often rejected me.

Cannot begrudge me for wondering.

[emperorssmile]

I don’t begrudge you for any of that. Even though I wish that I could convince you I’m not going anywhere, I’ll just prove it to you by staying by your side forever.

I’m sorry for rejecting you back then. I wasn’t always myself. I know that’s not an excuse for mistreating you before, but I was pretty sure letting you close would either end with me imprisoned or your reputation being tarnished for fraternizing with the enemy.

[shangba]

No need to explain yourself.

[emperorssmile]

Right, all of that was a different life. We’ve found our way together now and that’s what counts.

You can be as jealous as you need to be. I’ll try to stop poking fun at it. Thanks for letting me know it bothers you.

[shangba]

Did not intend to sour Wei Ying's mood.

[emperorssmile]

No, no, I’m glad you told me! I’ll just tease you in other ways.

[shangba]

You do not resent me?

[emperorssmile]

Why would I resent you?

The only thing I resent right now is being too far away from you to kiss you.

[shangba]

You give me too much grace.

[emperorssmile]

I could say the same about you, husband.

Shoes have been acquired and we’re going to shop around a little more before heading back.

[shangba]

See yourself to a gift.

I intend to have you work for it.

[emperorssmile]

Can I get myself anything I want?

[shangba]

Without exception.

[emperorssmile]

Then I’m going to commission the best artist I can find to draw me a portrait of you! You’ll have to pose for it soon.

[shangba]

( Not.......... as planned. )

My word is my bond.

You will earn it through night hunt. I invite the Patriarch.