Jin Ling watches Huaisang carefully as he speaks. It's a similar look to how Jiang Cheng will study someone when he's sizing them up or paying very close attention to what they're saying. It can be intimidating though that's not always the intent.
In this case, the young man really is just working hard to listen for things that might make him question what he's being told. He's grown up around liars and those wishing to deceive him. He's made so many mistakes because of those obstacles, but it's also taught him how to be cautious.
He frowns a little as he can't find fault with what the other sect leader is saying. He hadn't thought he'd get such an honest answer about Huaisang's ridiculous behavior, but he can sort of understand it. Sort of. Why anyone would want to be seen as weak, he can't fathom that kind of desire. The logic if he doesn't question that part sounds true.
He glances at Zizhen a moment before returning his gaze to Huaisang. "Are you planning on marrying him?"
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Lan Zhan gets up and brushes a quick kiss to both of his boys' cheeks. He goes to play Song of Clarity, giving it all the spiritual energy he can. It might leave him exhausted but it is worth it to have his son feeling better again.
After a while, Jingyi comes back with the broth and hesitates when he sees Yuan is resting again. He passes the tray to Wuxian and bids them good night. It was after nine but, obviously, Hanguang Jun's wishes had trumped any rule about bedtimes and when the kitchen should be used.
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In this case, the young man really is just working hard to listen for things that might make him question what he's being told. He's grown up around liars and those wishing to deceive him. He's made so many mistakes because of those obstacles, but it's also taught him how to be cautious.
He frowns a little as he can't find fault with what the other sect leader is saying. He hadn't thought he'd get such an honest answer about Huaisang's ridiculous behavior, but he can sort of understand it. Sort of. Why anyone would want to be seen as weak, he can't fathom that kind of desire. The logic if he doesn't question that part sounds true.
He glances at Zizhen a moment before returning his gaze to Huaisang. "Are you planning on marrying him?"
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Lan Zhan gets up and brushes a quick kiss to both of his boys' cheeks. He goes to play Song of Clarity, giving it all the spiritual energy he can. It might leave him exhausted but it is worth it to have his son feeling better again.
After a while, Jingyi comes back with the broth and hesitates when he sees Yuan is resting again. He passes the tray to Wuxian and bids them good night. It was after nine but, obviously, Hanguang Jun's wishes had trumped any rule about bedtimes and when the kitchen should be used.