Lan Xichen smiles, faltering only a little with awkwardness at being told Jin Guangyao couldn't object, because of course he can. But hopefully he won't. That is, as long as Lan Xichen can maintain a calm, warm composure. Which means that he has to work harder.

"Ah, actually, I need to go. I have to check on A-Zhan and I- I've already left him too long. Please forgive me for all of this. I shouldn't have said anything today. I will be mindful going forward."

He raises his arms and bows deeply, but hurriedly.

"Lianfang-zun, please excuse me for leaving first."

It's a hasty retreat, but also an intentional move. He's trying to create some distance so that he can put himself in order and manage the emotions waging war inside him and also escape the Coven before something else happens. Lan Xichen moves pretty swiftly, it turns out, when he has a purpose in mind.