Lan Zhan looks so colorless and awful that Wei Wuxian throws out a hand, catching his shoulder before he lists any closer. "Wen Qing," he answers shortly. "I begged her. She didn't want to, but after many days of coming to her on my knees, she helped us."

There are so many things to regret, but Wei Wuxian won't have a one of them landing at her feet. "She saved his life, which is all I ever wanted. Don't be angry with her."