( He starts to make a sound of protest, then stops; Jiang Cheng isn't wrong, but he wants to think he can mitigate some of it, and not just have it turn into being his fault while Jiang Cheng is both insulted and held up like some kind of mirror to whatever Wei Wuxian is, as if he's really lacking.

It's not in his hands to that extent, but he can still wish what he wishes, and hold silent in the face of the rest. )

It's like a sixth sense for Madam Yu...

( Is his sighed statement, as close to resignation and agreement as he's inclined to get right now. )

Still, you might get another quarter shichen of peace if I leave.

( Sending him another askance look, lifting his eyebrows if not bringing himself to smile. )