[ Jiang Cheng rolls his eyes at that playful chiding, yet he doesn't even try to resist a chuckle. ] That is wise, yes, though... I would like to hear the teahouse tales of how I have corrupted respectable Zewu-jun. That should be amusing.

[ As soon as the words are out, it occurs to Jiang Cheng that Lan Xichen must have had a lifetimes fill of featuring in teahouse gossip after Guanyin and the whole terrible Jin Guangyao affair, and he has to stifle another wince at his thoughtless words.

He clears his throat, trying to brush right past any awkwardness his words might cause. ] Regardless, now you see that I have kept my word.