"So all could see the truth, rather than setting the word of one against the word of a clan." Lan Xichen corrects, some of Lan Qiren's sternness slipping into his voice. "And surely you must agree, that amulet is doing Wei Wuxian harm - it would be best for him to be separated from it before it corrupts him entirely."

He hopes an appeal to Wei Wuxian's health will help sway Lan Wangji, if nothing else will. Some of the little bunnies seek shelter from the ongoing argument under his robes, their little noses soft against his legs.

"Gusu Lan is not yet strong enough to fight the Lanling Jin, but we may sway them to the more noble path if logic, instead of might, is used."