And as ever, Meng Yao knows how to use his strengths. Xichen nods without a second's hesitation. "Of course." Being beneath his station doesn't mean a thing to him. Mistreating those who work so hard to better the lives of others makes no sense to him, and so he never does. He does his best to treat everyone with respect.

"May I help put the clothes away before we get the tub and water?"

He nods again, agreeing about the nap after a nice bath. "Rest is needed for any body's recovery." He's just glad he's recovered enough to be less of a burden on his dear friend.