... not unless you choose him, in turn. He would not repeat our father's mistakes.

[ This much, Xichen knows. There is not nor will there ever be anyone else for Wangji. But he will never put his wishes above those of young master Wei. Especially not when he believes it is unrequited.

Just like their father's feelings. ]

He... these years, he has been referring to you as his lifetime confidant. He would share your path with you.

But he will not force your hand.