Xue Yang...backing down? His words aren't even particularly malicious, yet Zichen scowls nonetheless. There must be a trick here. Xingchen has a big heart and if this criminal is taking advantage of him, he will send his body and soul to the four winds.

"He has a good heart." and you do not, "Why the sudden change of heart? How does that diminish what you have done in the past?"

If Xue Yang has chosen a new path in life, he wants to be sure of it. Justice shouldn't be decided rashly - no matter how high his emotions are running. Admittedly, Zichen is angry, but the emotion is more directed at himself than anyone else.

His features openly soften at Xingchen's tone. He hates how it shakes. Taking a step closer, he speaks comfortingly to his soulmate.

To the other piece of his heart.

"I was mistaken. I spoke rashly." he frowns, pained, "How can I go the rest of my life without you? I might as well stop breathing."