I think what’s scary is Shan Na in is just about the only “normal” one in relation to his views on death so him saying this to his servants I think will have the opposite effect. They really do believe dying or completely devoting yourself to the gods is the greatest and so he’s probably gonna feel like Na in is saying he’s worthless and or no way his lie or lack of could mean anything to him.
but hasn't nain only become vocal or obvious about that recently, around the time of zhen's exposure to the story (if i remember correctly)? and i don't think the closest servants such as rue took him seriously whenever he opposed the idea of sacrifice, because of the way they brushed off nain every time he doubted it. that's why i think they would take the shah's words as though he sees their sacrifices as unworthy.







He really said “shut up the love of my life is talking” ughh I love them down