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[shangba]

( Midday, past lunch observed with Xichen: )


How fared the children this morning?

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[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?

[shangba]

You are eager.

[emperorssmile]

Too eager?

You know patience isn’t one of my strengths. Besides, it’ll take a long time to prepare for it.

[shangba]

...I worry.

What if... perhaps our signs do not fit.

[emperorssmile]

Then we’ll make them fit!

Let’s have the second best wedding ever!

[shangba]

...third.

Our first union yet counted.

[emperorssmile]

I was thinking of Sizhui and wanting him to have the best one.

I love both of our weddings so far, though. They’ve both made me so happy that I cried!

[shangba]

He will.

He will be superb. Wanting for nothing.

[emperorssmile]

Between the Lan coffers and the Jin extravagance, he’ll be treated like royalty.

[shangba]

...Wei Ying. At times, courtships fail.

You recall, your sister. You must be prepared for the possibility, as I am for success.

[emperorssmile]

Yeah, I know. Even if it’s not with Jin Ling, we’ll make sure Sizhui is treated like he deserves.

[shangba]

He will be loved. Whatever his choice.

[emperorssmile]

By us and his betrothed, too.

A three year courtship will show whether those two are in love or if it’s just a crush.

You said Lans only love once, but they’re both really young still. They may not know the difference.

[shangba]

Beloved, let us not condescend.

[emperorssmile]

You’re right. They deserve better.

As long as Sizhui’s happy, I’m happy. Same with Jin Ling.

[shangba]

We shall be fair to both. They are young.

[emperorssmile]

I regret leaving Sizhui in Caiyi! I want to hug him now but I have to wait until tomorrow.

[shangba]

...at times, would hug a rabbit.

[emperorssmile]

I don’t have one with me. I’ll just hug Little Apple.