Lan Xichen's expression tightens - this account of the Wen contingent that left with Wei Wuxian is markedly different from what is told by the Jin. While he does not doubt his brother, must he then doubt his sworn brothers? At some point, they must have been told a lie.

"Consider, if they had been brought to Golden Carp Tower that night. Then all would have seen what you have reported, and we may be in a different place now." He notes, gently.