"I rebuilt because my people were innocent, not to restore the honor of my family. They didn't deserve to lose their homes and livelihoods and very lives because of what happened." Did he think the same of the Wen remnants? Not at first. It was several years after those events when he felt remorse.
He had made certain that food had been ordered and brought up. Tea was a given. And after a nasty glare to the staff, wine was also provided at this early hour. He moved everything towards the bed so it was within easy reach, making certain Huaisang was cared for first before Cheng nibbled on his meal.
Cheng really hadn't expected any sort of response to his approval. So few cared about his opinion and in his desperate battle to keep in some part of his nephew's life, sacrificed a lot in order to achieve that. And that included giving up this part of his lands. No matter. Huaisang's pity wasn't needed for his own ego--because what else could his words of comfort be?
no subject
He had made certain that food had been ordered and brought up. Tea was a given. And after a nasty glare to the staff, wine was also provided at this early hour. He moved everything towards the bed so it was within easy reach, making certain Huaisang was cared for first before Cheng nibbled on his meal.
Cheng really hadn't expected any sort of response to his approval. So few cared about his opinion and in his desperate battle to keep in some part of his nephew's life, sacrificed a lot in order to achieve that. And that included giving up this part of his lands. No matter. Huaisang's pity wasn't needed for his own ego--because what else could his words of comfort be?