Xichen shivers slightly, between the mention of Huaisang and Meng Yao's involvement in his nightmares. Then he takes a deep breath, focusing instead on the differences. Taking care of Huaisang...

Back then, when Meng Yao had been with da ge, Huaisang had been away at the barely recovering Cloud Recesses. They had come closer later, but then Huaisang had definitely not been

"It is all right. In the end, it was my own mistakes that upset me. The you I knew was responsible for his choices, and I for mine. As are you for yours - not more, not less. Do not try to take burdens of things you have not done, hmm?"