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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[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.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll keep it close so I can see your face any time I want.

Then you’ll have him. Just name the time and place and I’ll be there.

[shangba]

A spirit plagues an eastern village's crops to wither.

A trifling challenge. Less than a day's ride.

[emperorssmile]

Just the two of us? Don’t worry, Lan Zhan. This Patriarch will keep you safe.

[shangba]

Thought perhaps Wei Ying might enjoy the work.

Liang cannot come.

[emperorssmile]

We can make arrangements for him. It’s been a while since we went night hunting together.

[shangba]

Pleased?

[emperorssmile]

Extremely!

I have the best husband in the whole world.

I’ll wrap things up here soon.

[shangba]

Purchase supplies for hunt. It has been some time for Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

I think I’m good on supplies, but I’ll top off my blank talismans.

It’ll be nice going on a night hunt as a cultivator and not as a chaperone.

[shangba]

You may yet chaperone me.