"If they care about their reputation enough, it might ensure that they will not aid the Jin further. You could pull them from the war." It's a plan that focuses on Lan Xichen rather than Jin Guangyao, but it's a start.

"I will need more time to think, to draw connections between the books that were missing. Some of which I only know by reputation." He gently taps at the scroll by his side as if to suggest he'd already started reading up and trying to learn what was so vital to keep secret.

"For what it is worth, I am sorry that your brother was taken from you."