[ The first thing that comes to mind is, of course, subterfuge.
If Xichen is now telling him not to allow Meng Yao to perform to him, that there is something wrong with Huaisang's performances, then there's only one conclusion to make. His hand tenses around his teacup until he can feel it crack under his grip, strength getting the better of him. Thankfully he has better grace than some and reaches to put it down before he can do something he regrets - or something he won't be able to explain away.
(His anger is causing his disciples many issues these days. He thinks this would just be another one to add to their list).
Leaning forward, eyes narrowed, he speaks. Mingjue's voice is cool, anger burning under the surface as he tries to muster himself. ]
What are you telling me, Xichen?
[ It's there, waiting to be said. It's as though he is on the edge of a waterfall and whatever his lover will tell him will shove him over the edge. He can already feel his eyes bleeding colour with his anger. ]
What is wrong with his song? What has he been teaching my brother?!
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If Xichen is now telling him not to allow Meng Yao to perform to him, that there is something wrong with Huaisang's performances, then there's only one conclusion to make. His hand tenses around his teacup until he can feel it crack under his grip, strength getting the better of him. Thankfully he has better grace than some and reaches to put it down before he can do something he regrets - or something he won't be able to explain away.
(His anger is causing his disciples many issues these days. He thinks this would just be another one to add to their list).
Leaning forward, eyes narrowed, he speaks. Mingjue's voice is cool, anger burning under the surface as he tries to muster himself. ]
What are you telling me, Xichen?
[ It's there, waiting to be said. It's as though he is on the edge of a waterfall and whatever his lover will tell him will shove him over the edge. He can already feel his eyes bleeding colour with his anger. ]
What is wrong with his song? What has he been teaching my brother?!