Responses
1 she was bitter about people close to her dying and probably didnt care which side she was on. Or maybe they evil clan (forgot name) promised her a cure?
2nd she was ashamed? Or maybe she didnt want to guilt xiao yan

why did the friendly, kind, saving person, in love (i think) with xiao yan girl start controling a clan that are bastards and not reveal who she is to xiao yan?