A son. You've mentioned. Born from the ground or something. [ Envy isn't one of his sins, at least not over family; he does not begrudge this unknown son who has what Mo Ran lacks: a family who cares for his immortal soul. He did not begrudge his cousin the familial duties.

But it stings still, somewhere deep inside him. He's not worth this concern. Even from someone like Lan Wangji, who has the patience and sympathy to think of others. ]

Do you adopt every orphan who wanders into your path, Senior?

[ He wouldn't be surprised. ]