Hmph, you sound exactly like my cousin, Zhongli. Perhaps I should introduce you to him.

[At least Dan Heng didn't think Jing Yuan would get the subtle hint. He has his work cut out for him, but he wouldn't want the former general any other way, either. That being said, the Vidyadhara wonders if that makes him a masochist at heart or if he simply likes the challenge.]

For the vegetable side dishes, there are some things I can do with broccoli, carrots, and asparagus. There's a recipe for caramelized broccoli with garlic that I haven't tried yet, but the aftertaste might not be pleasant. That would need to be paired with something to help neutralize the garlic after eating it.

[Maybe some freshly cut sprigs of mint? Hm....]