[Lan Xichen of course does not dislike his sect, but he has known for a long time that it isn't as clear cut and perfectly righteous as it aspires to be. The treatment of his parents alone was enough to show him that, and then the way Wangji had to basically defy his own family to be with the one he loved showed him that even well-meaning rules didn't always achieve what they set out to do. He still follows them to the best of his ability. Even now, when he has chosen dishonor, he does it with love for his home. But he doesn't expect everyone else to look upon their ways with the same affection he does.

What does surprise him is how Momo refers to Jin Guangyao. That is more personal, and something he didn't consider.]

Me? If he believes that I am still worthy of such things, then I suppose, yes, he... might be upset with my choice.

[And it does match the way Jin Guangyao had basically begged him to reconsider when he had first made his decision. Calling it hasty and even trying to chase Lan Wangji back to him. Lan Xichen huffs quietly and smiles.]

He is generous despite himself.