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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[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.

[shangba]

Wei Ying.

[emperorssmile]

I'll just be myself.

[shangba]

Then, beautiful.

[emperorssmile]

You flatterer.

[shangba]

'Do not lie.'

[emperorssmile]

You’re trying to make me blush, aren’t you?

It’s working.

[shangba]

I accept Wei Ying's flattery.

[emperorssmile]

I didn't say I wouldn't.

[shangba]

Too late. As Wei Ying's husband, accepted on his behalf.