[Before he can tease his husband a moment more, he's silenced with a kiss, one he's quick to deepen and chase, aware more than ever of how closely he's pressed to Lan Zhan's chest. He's quick to help divest Lan Zhan of the rest of his top, urging the hands at his waist to hold him lower.

When he finally has breath, he leans in close, lips to Lan Zhan's ear.]

Oh? And what will Hanguang Jun do with this brilliant troublemaker he's captured?

[Without a moment's hesitation he nips at Lan Zhan's earlobe, then runs his tongue over the bite to soothe.]

Let's see what you've learned about dual cultivation.