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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[emperorssmile]

So, Jin Ling can come and Jiang Cheng has to prove himself first.

[shangba]

What gladness to be won of guests who do not wish us true joy?

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, I know. I just wish he’d get over himself and thought being invited would be a step towards it.

Then again, he may not want anything to do with me.

[shangba]

He will. You are the spouse of a foremost sect figure.

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, you're right. He's probably not writing me back just to make me squirm for a while.

[shangba]

You are certain you wish him involved?

[emperorssmile]

I want the Jiang Cheng I grew up with involved. I don’t know about the Jiang Cheng that exists now.

[shangba]

Would that I could give you this, my love.

[emperorssmile]

You'd be a miracle worker if you could. Maybe if he's tolerant when he comes to visit, I'll tell him that we plan on arranging another wedding ceremony for us.

[shangba]

And if he should fail you?

[emperorssmile]

Then I won’t invite him. I want to have my brother back, but not enough to deal with his resentment of me or my family.

[shangba]

He will not fail you.

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, he won’t disappoint! Things are complicated between us, but most families have complications.

[shangba]

And he will come.

Barely responded.

[emperorssmile]

Really? Thanks, Lan Zhan!

I already picked up everything at the market and we’re ready to travel back to Cloud Recesses.

[shangba]

Wei Ying.

He writes... formally.

[emperorssmile]

So he’s answering the call of a sect leader instead of a brother…

It’s a start.

Did either of you mention me?

[shangba]

I conveyed Wei Ying's well wishes of health, fortitude, tenacity and prosperity.

He... questioned that Wei Ying knows how to spell all such words.

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, that sounds like Jiang Cheng to me.

If he’s coming to Gusu, that’s a good sign. Maybe I should write him now.

[shangba]

Do you wish it sent by me?

[emperorssmile]

Good plan! I’ll wait until we’re home after archery and write it then.

[shangba]

...Wei Ying. If I send it, you may not insult him.

[emperorssmile]

I’ll be on my best behavior.

I’ll save that sort of thing until I see him in person.

[shangba]

Fiend.

[emperorssmile]

I'll stop short of war.