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[Now that Huaisang's more settled and secure in a place of his own, he's reached a much calmer state of mind, his temper soothed for the time being, at least. Ming Yi's assistance with warding his new home and Shi Qingxuan's comfort and support have helped ease much of his anxiety over the situation with Jin Guangyao.

Then he sees the text from Nie Mingjue. After a reflexive flinch at seeing Jin Guangyao's name in it, he regards it with the same skepticism that's protected him and his sect from enemy attack for so many years.

And then the smiley comes and Huaisang just has to stare it a bit before responding.]

How do you know?

[Please excuse his wariness, da ge. He's already been burned once and knows all too well how slippery Jin Guangyao's tongue can be.]