[ Xichen can't quite help the way the corners of his mouth twitch up, even though his eyes turn sadder at the reminder. He ducks his head slightly. ]

I apologize everyone had to witness that, but... a lot of harm happened because he was able to hide what was happening from the cultivation world. And ... was too mellow and closed my eyes to too much. So now, I wish to make sure that if I am making the same mistake, there will be people who can see and correct me.

[ Beat. ]

... an entire carton. Well. Let us try that, then.

[ He reaches for one spoon of it, gracefully placing it in his mouth and closing his eyes, savoring the flavor. ]

It is very nice ice cream.