Lan Wangji's posture reasserts itself. He can't help it, at the phrase a horse beaten well beyond death. He could, if he wanted, help his expression, a hard set of irritation to his mouth, but he sees no reason to bother in front of Claudius. "Luo Binghe does have interest in making trouble," he points out. "He did for both of us when he could pass himself as Aleksander. What he did to you is enough to earn mistrust, but it is not only that." He pauses. "I was certain my dream came from him, and then not so certain, thanks to Aornis. I am more sure it was his handiwork now that I know it came before she did."