The reaction from Yuan brings a trace of guilt with it. He isn't completely callous. He knows the boy's path couldn't have been smooth sailing into the prudish and strict clan of the Gusu Lans. However, he was a pseudo-father and afraid what might happen if the boy tries to distract Jin Ling. There were so many eyes on the young sect leader, particularly after all the rumors revolving around the assassination attempts and his injuries. No, as much as he could have some sympathy- in theory- for this young man, his own nephew took precedent.
"I look forward to seeing you win on behalf of the Gusu Lan clan," Jiang Cheng says in a mildly warmer tone. He could at least encourage the boy to do well in the games. His gaze shifts back to his brother. "Perhaps later on we can enjoy a drink together," he offers Wuxian, stepping back to return to his own table.
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Jingyi is already reaching for Zizhen when he steps closer. He isn't really mad, he was just disappointed and being too emotional about it. He wraps his arms around the pretty boy's shoulders, ready to hug him when he hears the reason for why he couldn't disobey.
"Courtship! You asked him about courtship?" He asks, bouncing on his heels. "Zizhen really? Is he going to? Is he- wait, what assassination attempts? Like the one at Lotus Pier or have there been others?"
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Date: 2022-06-19 02:11 am (UTC)From:"I look forward to seeing you win on behalf of the Gusu Lan clan," Jiang Cheng says in a mildly warmer tone. He could at least encourage the boy to do well in the games. His gaze shifts back to his brother. "Perhaps later on we can enjoy a drink together," he offers Wuxian, stepping back to return to his own table.
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Jingyi is already reaching for Zizhen when he steps closer. He isn't really mad, he was just disappointed and being too emotional about it. He wraps his arms around the pretty boy's shoulders, ready to hug him when he hears the reason for why he couldn't disobey.
"Courtship! You asked him about courtship?" He asks, bouncing on his heels. "Zizhen really? Is he going to? Is he- wait, what assassination attempts? Like the one at Lotus Pier or have there been others?"