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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

Comments

[emperorssmile]

We’re just a couple of old men trying to keep up with our teenaged son!

[shangba]

Wei Ying yet young. Nubile.

[emperorssmile]

True! I just have an old fuddy duddy of a husband.

[shangba]

How embarrassing at the marketplace. A kept thing.

[emperorssmile]

My husband is sexy and kind, but I’m sure passersby assume I married you for your deep purse.

[shangba]

Silver did not harm my suit.

[emperorssmile]

I would’ve married you even if you were poor, Lan Zhan!

[shangba]

Wei Ying has earned riches. Comfort.

[emperorssmile]

I’m not saying I don’t like living a comfortable life. I’m just saying if I could have a rich life without Lan Zhan or a poor life with him, I’d choose the poor life every time.

[shangba]

Riches cannot warm ankles.

[emperorssmile]

Mmm, they can’t kiss me, either. Or hold me when I need it.

[shangba]

Do you, on this day?

[emperorssmile]

I do. As soon as I get home!

I want Lan Zhan’s arms around me, holding me as tight as he can.

[shangba]

...what startled?

[emperorssmile]

Nothing, at the moment. I just miss you is all.

[shangba]

After a mere day?

[emperorssmile]

What? You don’t miss me after a day?

[shangba]

The second he escapes my arms.

Hence, cage him in.

[emperorssmile]

It’s only a cage if I want to get away. Otherwise, it’s just the place I want to call home.

[shangba]

...a fortress?

[emperorssmile]

My husband is my fortress then.

[shangba]

Xichen or our elders will need to formally interrogate Wei Ying's affection before our wedding.

Perhaps offer that answer.

[emperorssmile]

Maybe, I will. I like the sound of it, too.

We should have the wedding before too long. Maybe this time next year? Would that be enough time to prepare?

[shangba]

If the astrologist agrees.

[emperorssmile]

When do you want to consult one?