Jingshi (静室) - The Quiet Room

This is Lan Wangji’s residence during the present years of the novel. It is noted that this is where he sleeps and meditates, so the name of the building suits its purpose. However, the quiet of its interior is vastly different than the turmoil in Wangji’s heart, as he constantly plays Inquiry to search for Wei Wuxian’s lost soul. This disparity makes the name of his home interesting, as he is quiet and well mannered to the outside world, but once he is inside of the Jingshi, Lan Wangji displays his turbulent nature and mourns for Wei Wuxian (ie. him getting drunk and branding himself).

Hanshi (寒室) - The Cold Room



This is the name of any of the sect leaders’ residences. This one is especially interesting, since the name of the building insinuates that the person who lives in it is also cold and unamiable, but it is the complete opposite, as all the Lan Sect leaders have proven to be very passionate people.

Starting with Lan Xichen - he was warm and welcoming, the exact opposite of the bitter cold. He was very friendly and proudly displayed his affection toward his sworn brothers, however, he ended up locking himself away with feelings of bitterness and regret after the death of Jin Guangyao. This seems to be a recurring theme for Lan Sect leaders.

Lan Xichen and Lan Wangji’s father, Qingheng-Jun, was also very passionate in the sense that he fell for a woman and insisted on marrying her despite everyone’s protests. Like his son, he spent the last decades of his life locked away in repent.

An honourable mention would be Lan Yi, who only made an appearance in The Untamed. She was very passionate about her own sect and went against the voice of reason to better the Lan Sect. This led to her downfall, and though she was not locked away in her Hanshi, she was still isolated in the cave beneath the cold springs. There is a reoccurring theme of sect leaders losing their passion by being locked away in the later part of their lives, and I think that the Hanshi is a symbol to show their loss of hope.

Mingshi (冥室) - The Dark Room

This building is specifically used to summon and study spirits. This name is the most interesting in my opinion. 冥室 literally means dark room, however, it can also be interpreted as Hades/hell. This is well suited, since this is where they conjure and control evil spirits.



I might just be reading too much into this. I should go to sleep.