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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[emperorssmile]

I’ll make sure you don’t get into trouble!

[shangba]

Watch for my back.

[emperorssmile]

Always.

Are we still doing archery before the night hunt?

[shangba]

Yes.

We may, then bid farewell from our children and depart tomorrow. Would it not suit?

[emperorssmile]

No complaints here!

That gives us plenty of time for our date tonight.

You’re not sore from this morning, are you? I could pick up some more salve.

[shangba]

You think to have exhausted me?

[emperorssmile]

Just making sure. I wasn’t as careful as I was last time.

[shangba]

You bear this each night.

[emperorssmile]

That’s the thing. I’m used to it and you’re not.

[shangba]

I do not mind such exercise.

My husband treated me with care.

[emperorssmile]

I enjoyed it too, Lan Zhan. You’re good in bed no matter which position you’re in.

[shangba]

Does Wei Ying yearn to assume this one more often?

[emperorssmile]

I like seeing Lan Zhan feeling good. I like to remind you that you make me feel like that all the time.

[shangba]

Do you believe I think lesser of you for your part in our play?

[emperorssmile]

It’s not that. I know you respect me. You just like to be the one in control and it’s nice that you trust me enough to show me a more vulnerable side of you sometimes.

[shangba]

My husband teaches me my body. Its strength. Its lackings. Its beauty.

[emperorssmile]

You always were a good student.

Lan Zhan has an exceptional body whether we’re talking about health or looks.

It makes me happy.

[shangba]

Better an instrument for Wei Ying's pleasure than a weapon for the sect.

[emperorssmile]

A strong body that can keep your wife and children safe, too.

You’re so much more than a weapon for the sect.

[shangba]

A spare. A sword.

I do not flatter myself.

[emperorssmile]

I wish you could see yourself through my eyes. You’re handsome, kind, noble, a loyal husband and father. You’re my favorite person and you should trust my taste!

[shangba]

That is my worth to Wei Ying.

Not to Cloud Recesses.

[emperorssmile]

You’re the temporary sect leader. You’re in a unique position to maintain peace for the entire sect. I know it’s not what you wanted, but we have to face whatever life gives us with our heads held high.

[shangba]

...I apologise for my lack of decorum.

[emperorssmile]

No need. I just think you’re great and wanted to remind you.