Yuan waits nervously for his response, listening quietly when it comes. He's silent for a long moment, gathering his thoughts, though it's clear Lan Zhan has no problem with that so he doesn't feel the need to rush.

"Thank you," he says eventually "That's... that's very reassuring. I will continue to try and follow your guidance."

Even after he learns more, he thinks as a foundation those things are pretty important, he can continue to live by those words.

There's a knock at the door, then, from a servant bearing a tray with food - for both of them, of course.