That is an invitation, a wish granted, that he cannot toss aside. Propriety would be the honorable thing, but how can he be asked to resist when Jiang Cheng is so willing.

Xichen finds himself more than happy to oblige, hears the determination and sees it in the other man's eyes. The next kiss is no longer chaste, a firm press of lips to Jiang Cheng's before his mouth begins to move against his and explore what is granted to him, to learn what sounds he can draw out from the other man.