It is not bragging if it is the truth, as it has always been on that note.
[ Jiang Cheng is impressive, everyone knows it. Somewhat blacklisted among very particular circles but those have nothing to do with Gusu Lan, nor would Xichen care for the gossip of such people.
He glances down when asked so straight-forwardly, a ghost of a laugh on his lips as he considers this is exactly why he wanted to meet with Jiang Cheng who is famed for his candidness. Seclusion was ... necessary, while he stitched his heart and head back together, feeling more sensible after doing so. He knows he would not be shamed for requiring such solitude but it still raises soft pink to his ears to acknowledge it. ]
Yunmeng Jiang is a sect well-known for its honesty. [ To put it politely. ] Since I have known Jiang Wanyin, from your days seated at our lectures to this moment, I have never known you to be a liar. I would like to discuss an all manner of matters with you concerning the sects, large and small, and gain your opinion of them as well as other things, because I ... think I can trust you. Perhaps above all others, save my own kin.
[ When he looks up, Xichen gives a shake of his head that passes for a shrug in Lan gestures. ]
Even if I do not wish to hear something, I think you will tell me. Not many would.
[ Specifically, only Wangji and his husband are undaunted by telling the First Jade of Lan their uncorrupted input. ]
no subject
[ Jiang Cheng is impressive, everyone knows it. Somewhat blacklisted among very particular circles but those have nothing to do with Gusu Lan, nor would Xichen care for the gossip of such people.
He glances down when asked so straight-forwardly, a ghost of a laugh on his lips as he considers this is exactly why he wanted to meet with Jiang Cheng who is famed for his candidness. Seclusion was ... necessary, while he stitched his heart and head back together, feeling more sensible after doing so. He knows he would not be shamed for requiring such solitude but it still raises soft pink to his ears to acknowledge it. ]
Yunmeng Jiang is a sect well-known for its honesty. [ To put it politely. ] Since I have known Jiang Wanyin, from your days seated at our lectures to this moment, I have never known you to be a liar. I would like to discuss an all manner of matters with you concerning the sects, large and small, and gain your opinion of them as well as other things, because I ... think I can trust you. Perhaps above all others, save my own kin.
[ When he looks up, Xichen gives a shake of his head that passes for a shrug in Lan gestures. ]
Even if I do not wish to hear something, I think you will tell me. Not many would.
[ Specifically, only Wangji and his husband are undaunted by telling the First Jade of Lan their uncorrupted input. ]