Where to begin? Lan Wangji doesn't let go of Claudius' hands, but he does relax his grip again. "Without revealing his identity, he sent Jin Guangyao a letter, threatening him with the public reveal of his crimes within seven days. A second siege of the Burial Mounds commenced, as Jin Guangyao panicked and tried to identify his accuser." He realizes, as he says it, that he has never explained precisely the circumstances of Wei Ying's death to Claudius. He hesitates, then says, "I will tell you of the first another day." It has been too peaceful and companionable a morning for that now.