[ Wei Wuxian can't keep the frown from his face when it's clear that Jiang Cheng is going to continue to deny him. But he does have a feeling the other man can't resist him in another way, physically. He wonders if he can use that to his advantage. So, he steps a little closer, lets his natural scent envelop Jiang Cheng from their closeness and lifts his other hand to curl against his cheek, running his thumb over the skin. ]

The sect won't fall apart without you for one day. Just tell the servants you're ill and people will perform their duties and keep things going until you're better.

[ And because he thinks he knows what Jiang Cheng is thinking, he adds — ]

You're not abandoning anyone. You're letting them know you trust them enough to take care of yourself too. Please, Jiang Cheng?