{Too much harm has already touched Hua Cheng. Xie Lian is naive, but he isn't naive enough to believe the other man has had an easy existence. He bows his head apologetically, unable to find the words to say he regrets not defending the other man before.}

You're sweet.

{All he can do is try to be worthy of this man now. His hands move to Hua Cheng's chest, smoothing out the fabric unnecessarily. A small smile tugs at his lips and he dares, for a moment, to meet the other man's gaze.}

You're also very handsome today {Always.}, San Lang.

{Then he turns to walk down the road, dabbing at his split lip with a handkerchief.}

There is a rumor about a haunted estate; the lord is quite desperate to be rid of the entity so he may welcome his new bride in peace.