Huaisang was aware that there is quite a lot of weight behind the reasons he'd been introduced to the leader of the Nie Sect. Not all of it is quite clear to him yet but he's clever and he can figure it out with time. He's patient and smart.

He's not surprised to be called by the man, coming to meet him in fine silk robes and finding him in the hot waters of a bath. He bows the moment he arrives a small smile tugging the corners of his lips up as he studies Mingjue's face.

"You called for me, my lord?"