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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

Comments

[emperorssmile]

No, let’s give Jin Ling a chance to step up and tell him first.

We can just tell him we don’t mind taking over if he’s too scared.

[shangba]

In this much, he will be sheltered.

[emperorssmile]

I'd offer to be there when Jin Ling chooses to tell him, but I wonder if that would only make Jiang Cheng more temperamental.

[shangba]

You cannot outdo all of your brother's hate.

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, I know.

I don't think Jiang Cheng would ever disown his own blood. He'll yell and threaten, though.

If Jin Ling wants Sizhui there, then I'll insist on us being there as well. He doesn't get to yell at our kid.

[shangba]

Only if he wishes war.

[emperorssmile]

He’d be unwise to risk making an enemy of the Lan and Jin sects.

[shangba]

He lacks sense.

[emperorssmile]

He doesn’t get to take his anger out on you, either.

[shangba]

Do not embrace war for me.

[emperorssmile]

I'll give him a warning before we resort to war.

[shangba]

By drinking all his wine?

[emperorssmile]

I thought we were trying to avoid the war, that would only ensure it.

[shangba]

Perhaps procure him a gift from the market. Sweeten him ahead.

[emperorssmile]

You know, I might anyway. In case he accepts your invitation to Cloud Recesses.

[shangba]

Perhaps the spices Wei Ying enjoys.

[emperorssmile]

You're so good at this, Lan Zhan! I'll go with that.

And if he gets awkward about it, I'll tell him it's a challenge.

[shangba]

For Wei Ying, an attempt.

[emperorssmile]

What would I do without you?

[shangba]

Chase pheasants and maidens in the market.

[emperorssmile]

Aimless! Lan Zhan gives me purpose.

[shangba]

Warms ankles.

[emperorssmile]

You give me warm toes and ankles, too!

You’re better than all the maidens and pheasants in the world. Father of my children and love of my life.

[shangba]

Should take my husband in Caiyi more often.

At an inn, for feeding. At markets and silk sellers.

[emperorssmile]

You’re so sweet, Lan Zhan. I know you don’t like the crowds, but you bear them for me without complaint.