The steward, Jin Guangli, is cousin who had been working for his family's business. Once he was vetted by Huaisang's men and proved to have diplomatic skills he was summoned to Jin Ling's service. He's a rotund, gregarious man a little older than Guangyao would've been but friendly and polite. He leads the Lans to the best seats in the room, offering Wangji the throne if he preferred. As was his style, Lan Zhan declines and chooses to remain at his husband's table.
Behind them, Jingyi nudges Sizhui once they've seated. "You okay?" He whispers. He'd noticed the stumble but hadn't been quick enough to be the one to guide his brother to keep moving. Besides, he'd been kind of hoping Jin Ling would look back or greet them.. but he hadn't. He notices as a servant comes forward to pour tea for them that there is a lit censor near the throne. Why would Jin Ling need that?
Meanwhile, Jin Ling glances one more time in Yuan's direction but it's only to see his back. Unfortunately, he can't retreat or even approach should he want to. Another clan- one of the smaller clans connected to the Jin clan- was arriving that he needed to greet.
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Date: 2022-06-18 08:17 pm (UTC)From:Behind them, Jingyi nudges Sizhui once they've seated. "You okay?" He whispers. He'd noticed the stumble but hadn't been quick enough to be the one to guide his brother to keep moving. Besides, he'd been kind of hoping Jin Ling would look back or greet them.. but he hadn't. He notices as a servant comes forward to pour tea for them that there is a lit censor near the throne. Why would Jin Ling need that?
Meanwhile, Jin Ling glances one more time in Yuan's direction but it's only to see his back. Unfortunately, he can't retreat or even approach should he want to. Another clan- one of the smaller clans connected to the Jin clan- was arriving that he needed to greet.