"What... what just happened?" Clan Leader Jiang says.

Lotus Pier has been burned to the ground. It was destroyed by an army of fire and death. I grip my sword. I saw the eyes of the storm I haven't seen before. Rage has filled Wei Wuxian's heart and honestly, I can't blame him.

"Uncle, we need to talk, privately." I say.

"No! You need to tell us what you've done!" Clan Leader Nie yells.

I look at Uncle.

"Perhaps you should tell them." I say.

"It had to be done. He had to die." Uncle says.

"So you admit it!" Clan Leader Nie yells.

"We have made a grave mistake Uncle." I say.

"He's just a man." Uncle says.

"With Lan Wangji by his side. You saw how they talked." I say.

I never expected him to do this. I knew he listened to what we've done. I bite my lip. I should never have gone along with this sinful plan. Now it's all falling apart. They will not stop. They will never stop. I turn. My eyes widen.

"Wei Wuxian?" I whisper.

I put my hand out. The little paper charm flies onto my hand. I cock my head.

Meet me at the river's edge, at dawn.

"What about Lan Wangji?" I ask.

He's madder at you than me.

"Where is Jin Zixuan?" I ask.

Does it concern you?

"Yes." I say.

I'll tell you once you're over there, don't even think about telling anyone else. I'll know. I have every everywhere.

"Wei Wuxian-" I start.

At dawn.