He doesn't take his eyes off the notebook. Lan Jingyi will probably think him very rude but right now... It doesn't matter.

He doesn't write anything either, because it's not as if he has found any answers. It is proving to be a futile exercise.

"What use will grieving do. My tears are not going to help Tai or bring relief to my people."

If his kingdom has to be saddled with such a useless kirin such as himself then he at least should not waste his time on feeling sorry for himself.