Weiyu shames me, [ he teases, ] I shall have to keep up the habit when I return home. The disciples of our mountain take turns to cook but I always seem to be too busy to have a go. Thankfully, somewhat, I will have the time owing to my seclusion.

[ He can refine one or two dishes, that would be fun amidst cutting himself off from all connection. Even if people wouldn't be able to eat Xichen's meals, it would be a stable reminder that people other than Jin Guangyao do exist. ]

The impression I gather of your shizun is that he knows what is good for growing young men, I should like to meet him one day.