By the time you figure out the rules I broke

"I'll be fine." He draws his sword, lets it drop to float before offering Huaisang his hand to help him up onto the sword before joining him. He's got an arm firmly around his waist as they leave, heading in the direction of Qinghe.

And he doesn't even try to make Huaisang talk, flying with him until they have to stop in a town. Jiang Cheng getting them rooms at the inn. Separate rooms because he doesn't want to presume after the previous night.