Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao rode their horses side by side.

Although they had just passed through a checkpoint, the people's attire and speech were not significantly different.

At first glance, it's really hard to tell if this is a country or not.

Shen Qingyu glanced at Qi Yunxiao and smiled, "If His Majesty knew that you took me with you on your mission, wouldn't he be unhappy? Would he give you another concubine or a secondary wife or something?"

Qi Yunxiao shook his head, looking very confident: "No."

Why are you so confident?

Qi Yunxiao turned his head and glanced behind him. The carriage carrying things was some distance away, so he whispered, "I'll call him father."

Shen Qingyu was taken aback by what he said and immediately burst out laughing.

However, once someone starts being shameless, it seems like there's no going back.

For example, Qi Yunxiao.

The two men in front rode side by side with ease, while the guards behind drove the carriage with extreme caution.

Three days later, the two entered the first major city of the Xia Kingdom and successfully met the Grand Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies of the Great Xia Kingdom who came to greet them.

This Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial was named Lu Zhijian. He was in his thirties and had an excellent appearance. As soon as he saw Qi Yunxiao and Shen Qingyu, he started by exchanging compliments.

Qi Yunxiao was already adept at handling such situations; Shen Qingyu only needed to smile.

The couple were welcomed into a villa in the prefectural city to rest for a day.

However, both Qi Yunxiao and Shen Qingyu knew that this was not a place to rest, but rather that Lu Zhijian from the Great Xia Dynasty had come to investigate.

Sure enough, after Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao checked in and washed up, Lu Zhijian brought another young man named Qu Guangsheng to have dinner with them.

During the meal, the two exchanged witty remarks. The further south you go in Daxia, the lighter the dishes become. However, to cater to Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao's tastes, some dishes were added, which made Shen Qingyu deeply admire them: This person is indeed professionally trained. Every word he says is pleasant and not at all out of line.

Of course, the probing in the words is inevitable, but it is not offensive.

After the meal, Qi Yunxiao frankly told the other party that he wanted to buy grain, and also told them that he could use gold and silver, or even soap, to trade for it.

Of course, you can also mention any other special needs the other party has.

Having said that, Qi Yunxiao had already revealed part of his trump card.

Qi Yunxiao had no choice: if the other party didn't even know what they needed, it would prolong the couple's time in Daxia.

Qi Yunxiao knew his wife wanted to stay at home.

Once back in the elegant room, the two began to inspect it.

After checking every possible place, Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao breathed a slight sigh of relief: there shouldn't be any listening devices.

However, we still can't be too careless.

After all, nobody likes being overheard.

Qi Yunxiao went to change his clothes, and Shen Qingyu removed her makeup.

Because she came representing the Great Qi, Shen Qingyu couldn't dress as she pleased, so her hairstyle and headdress were very elaborate, and her clothes were layered.

So after Qi Yunxiao changed into his nightgown, Shen Qingyu was still struggling with her hair adorned with hairpins and ornaments.

Qi Yunxiao couldn't help but laugh and came forward to help.

Shen Qingyu wanted to say, "What do you know?" but Qi Yunxiao said, "This headdress is on the back. I can see it, but you can't. I'll help you."

Okay, that makes sense.

Qi Yunxiao started helping Shen Qingyu remove her hair accessories, but as he did so, he began to get restless.

As the last hairpin binding her hair was removed, her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and Qi Yunxiao scooped her up in his arms.

Good nights are fleeting, so cherish the present!

Just as things were about to escalate to a point of no return, a voice shouted from outside, "Who goes there?"

The voice was a little far away; it was coming from the Dragon Guards. Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao exchanged a glance, and the romantic atmosphere vanished instantly.

The two had no choice but to put on their clothes and go outside.

When they arrived there, the Imperial Guards had already all come out and were solemnly inspecting the carriages they had brought.

The items on this carriage are all gold, silver, and jewels used to buy grain.

If it is lost, it is a capital offense.

Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao exchanged a glance, both of them worried.

So they checked it together.

The inspection is complete, and thankfully everything is still there; nothing is missing.

Qi Yunxiao then inquired in detail about what had happened.

Chen San reported: They just found a small, thin figure hiding under one of the cars. When they tried to catch him, the person ran away very quickly.

Among the Dragon Guards, there were some who were fast, but they couldn't catch up even after giving chase!

This is troublesome.

Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao exchanged a glance: It's still two days' journey to the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom. Although the Dragon Guard can guard these carriages the whole way, they have been guarding them the whole way before.

When did that thin person crawl under the car? How long did they hide?

Both of them sensed danger.

Shen Qingyu thought for a moment and said, "How about this, we put all these boxes in our room."

Qi Yunxiao gave Shen Qingyu a deep look, then nodded: "Okay. Move it."

Chen San thought that Qi Yunxiao was the best in terms of skills, so he would feel more at ease if Qi Yunxiao could help guard the area.

So everyone moved it together.

The items were clattered into the room where Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao were staying. Only then did Chen San say to Qi Yunxiao, "Sir, we'll keep watch outside the doors and windows. We'll also leave someone on the roof. I don't believe that little thief can find a loophole!"

Qi Yunxiao: "!!!"

Shen Qingyu: "..."

Ultimately, national affairs were of paramount importance, so Qi Yunxiao could not object and could only agree.

But then, what can the two of them do inside the house?

Will they hear any noise outside?

Will my wife still allow me to do *that*?

Qi Yunxiao's face darkened at the thought of this.

With a dark expression, he went out with Chen San and began setting up surveillance.

Taking advantage of this time, Shen Qingyu moved all the gold in the box into her spatial storage, and then put some stones back into the box, pretending they were still gold.

When Qi Yunxiao returned, he saw Shen Qingyu already sitting on the bed, looking obedient.

Qi Yunxiao's gaze fell on the boxes for a moment, and he realized that the hidden mark he had made on the locks had been activated.

Qi Yunxiao: "..."

"Let's go to sleep. They're all keeping watch outside, everything will be alright."

Qi Yunxiao: "Okay."

The couple lay in bed, clearly wanting to sleep, but with so many people around, they couldn't bring themselves to do so, and could only remain asleep.

I feel so awful!

Qi Yunxiao grasped Shen Qingyu's hand, placed it on his body, and whispered in her ear, "Help me..."

Shen Qingyu sensed his reaction and didn't know whether to laugh or cry...

Fortunately, the beds here are covered with double-layered silk curtains, so they can't be seen from the outside.

In the end, the two of them couldn't resist...

Afterwards, Qi Yunxiao rolled over and collapsed to one side, a satisfied smile on his face.

Who would have thought that, with someone else involved, my wife could come up with such a solution...

So exciting!