Huaisang isn't completely surprised that Jin Ling doesn't seem to pick up on the nuance of the risk - it's something that will come with experience, and at least the danger isn't actually there in this instance. He approves of the time Jin Ling takes to think it over, and that he turns to somebody he trusts before he gives an answer - he's learning, at least, that he has people he can trust to help him with things.
Zizhen looks pleased to be asked - it makes him feel important, too, for Jin Ling to want his input on sect matters. He's also glad that he's willing to accept input, that he isn't trying to take it all on himself, again. He knows there's some things that Jin Ling will have to handle on his own, but being able to help lighten the load even slightly is reassuring.
"The alliance is a great idea, I think," Zizhen says "The Nie clan are strong, and good fighters, so there's less chance of anybody trying to take advantage of the fact you need more guards, since you'll be able to take your time training more men you'll be able to ensure they're all loyal, and you know you'll be well protected in the mean time. It'll help you look stronger to the rest of the Jin, as well, because even while injured you've been able to make a strong alliance that keeps them safe."
He thinks for a moment longer about the whole spy-training thing, but honestly it just sounds sort of cool.
"I guess we know from experience that Nie-zongzhu has really good spies," he comments, and Huaisang allows himself a small smile "so I think it would be good to have them train yours."
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"A-die!" Yuan does try to protest when he's scooped up into his father's arms, but he doesn't actually resist, and there's a part of him that's relieved he isn't going to have to walk anywhere.
Wuxian just grins, grabbing their things and moving over to open the door for them - this is the best solution, he thinks, and he knows Lan Zhan will feel better for making himself useful. They'll get Yuan back to his bed in the Jingshi and he and his husband can finally relax, knowing their son is safe with them.
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Huaisang isn't completely surprised that Jin Ling doesn't seem to pick up on the nuance of the risk - it's something that will come with experience, and at least the danger isn't actually there in this instance. He approves of the time Jin Ling takes to think it over, and that he turns to somebody he trusts before he gives an answer - he's learning, at least, that he has people he can trust to help him with things.
Zizhen looks pleased to be asked - it makes him feel important, too, for Jin Ling to want his input on sect matters. He's also glad that he's willing to accept input, that he isn't trying to take it all on himself, again. He knows there's some things that Jin Ling will have to handle on his own, but being able to help lighten the load even slightly is reassuring.
"The alliance is a great idea, I think," Zizhen says "The Nie clan are strong, and good fighters, so there's less chance of anybody trying to take advantage of the fact you need more guards, since you'll be able to take your time training more men you'll be able to ensure they're all loyal, and you know you'll be well protected in the mean time. It'll help you look stronger to the rest of the Jin, as well, because even while injured you've been able to make a strong alliance that keeps them safe."
He thinks for a moment longer about the whole spy-training thing, but honestly it just sounds sort of cool.
"I guess we know from experience that Nie-zongzhu has really good spies," he comments, and Huaisang allows himself a small smile "so I think it would be good to have them train yours."
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"A-die!" Yuan does try to protest when he's scooped up into his father's arms, but he doesn't actually resist, and there's a part of him that's relieved he isn't going to have to walk anywhere.
Wuxian just grins, grabbing their things and moving over to open the door for them - this is the best solution, he thinks, and he knows Lan Zhan will feel better for making himself useful. They'll get Yuan back to his bed in the Jingshi and he and his husband can finally relax, knowing their son is safe with them.