Speaking face to face is preferable, even if often difficult. But less so now, with a clearer head and a better hold on his temper. With the eventual more lasting result.

If justice can be done without shoving Meng Yao down that road again, Mingjue knows he will do it.

He follows the other man out, though stops at his own cabin on the way to tidy his appearance. Then makes his way to the kitchen and sets to working beside Meng Yao as before.