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On top of that what if by the time Lan Xichen eventually comes out of seclusion Jin Lin has started using Xiao-shushu's trademark smile in politics? And whenever he has to deal with the Jin, Lan Xichen has to see A-Yao's smile on his nephew's face? Not even just the smile, the flattery and subtle manipulations Jin Guangyao once did and Jin Ling learns to wield it well?

LXC knowing JGYs legacy was not wasted. LXC looking at JL and understanding there was someone else there who loved JGY. LXC—who's lost all hope—during a conference watching JL fight for the good of the common people, for the watchtowers, and suddenly speaking up after so long because for the first time since JGYs death he wants to truly support and stand by someone.

LXC watching over his nephew and understanding this is why JGY had him live: because the jianghu still has to be protected, because JL needs all the support he can get, because there's still some leftover good and it's his to care for.

Child soldier.

Weird mystery magic.

Struggles with expressions.

"I need a task."

Needs to be persuaded/ordered to rest.

"You've been on edge for years, as if a general years ago forgot to tell you to sit at ease."

"As soon as you give the order, I follow it."

"How long had you been standing on that corner?" "About a day and a half."

"He told me to treat you like family." "You did more than that." [*describes perfectly normal family things*]

"Why did you make so much room for me?"

His anxious ramblings.

THE FUCKING GUILT.

"I'm going to do this even if you can't -- I'm going to absolve you."

"Thjazi's life would have been worth a thousand of me."