Now that Yun Chuwei had arrived at the post station, she had no intention of leaving.

Under the arrangement of the person in charge of the inn, she moved into a separate courtyard of the inn.

She asked Huo Qingjue to inform Xie Xuan about this.

Soon, Huo Qingjue returned to report to her, saying that he had informed Prince Xuan of the matter.

Yun Chuwei asked, somewhat puzzled, "He didn't say anything?"

Huo Qingjue replied truthfully, "His Highness Prince Xuan merely responded with a 'yes'."

He didn't quite understand. Did His Highness Prince Xuan have to insist on what was right?

Yun Chu smiled slightly: "He didn't say he was going to come and live here too, it doesn't seem like him!"

Just then, a voice came from the top of the courtyard wall.

"I didn't say anything because I was already here!"

The two turned their heads and saw Xie Xuan standing on the courtyard wall, dressed in a black and white ink-wash brocade robe, looking like a banished immortal.

The boy leaped and landed quickly beside Yun Chuwei.

Yun Chuwei's lips curled slightly: "Xie Xuan, you have trespassed on the official post station. Do you know your crime?"

Xie Xuan reached out and grasped Yun Chuwei's hand, slowly saying, "I don't know!"

Yun Chu smiled slightly, then, as if remembering something, told Xie Xuan about the planned itinerary: "Tomorrow, we will follow the Miao King into Miao territory. You..."

Before Yun Chuwei could finish speaking, Xie Xuan said decisively, "I'll go with you!"

Yun Chu shook her head slightly, not quite agreeing: "You shouldn't show your face! Your identity shouldn't be known to others either."

The border general abandoned his post and came to Miao territory. Even if Emperor Tianqi did not blame him, it would be difficult to handle if he were impeached by the censors.

"Then we shall conceal our identities and not show ourselves."

As Xie Xuan spoke, she turned to look at Huo Qingjue and asked, "Could you find me a few sets of Embroidered Uniform Guard uniforms?"

Huo Qingjue was slightly taken aback, and almost subconsciously said, "According to the regulations of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the clothes do not need to be exclusively for the Embroidered Uniform Guard. As long as the Embroidered Uniform Guard's exclusive insignia and rank insignia are sewn on, they can be used as work clothes. Your Highness only needs to give me your clothes, and I will have someone embroider the Embroidered Uniform Guard's exclusive insignia and rank insignia on them for you!"

The reason why the Embroidered Uniform Guard had such a rule was because they needed to conceal their identities frequently.

Simply tear off the label to conceal your identity.

Before Xie Xuan could say anything, Yun Chuwei spoke up for him.

"Just give him the Embroidered Uniform Guard insignia. If anyone else asks, just say it was stolen!"

Xie Xuan nodded slightly: "Just do as Weiwei says!"

Huo Qingjue was stunned, but quickly understood why Yun Chuwei and Xie had made this arrangement.

Counterfeiting Embroidered Guard uniforms is a serious crime, as is displaying Embroidered Guard exclusive insignia and rank markings to others.

If it's just a loss, then the charge is much lighter!

Both of them were trying to avoid implicating him when this matter came to light.

Although he knew they did this because His Majesty wouldn't punish them severely for it.

But he was still inevitably moved.

How fortunate it is to have a leader who considers the needs of his subordinates in everything.

So he said respectfully, "I will bring the things over shortly."

-

After Huo Qingjue delivered the items, Xie Xuan's clothes, which he had left at the inn, were also delivered.

Xie Xuan held the clothes, tilted his head to look at Yun Chuwei, and said, "Weiwei, you asked him to bring these things over, shouldn't you sew them for me?"

Yun Chuwei leaned back in her chair and said lazily, "I'm tired, I can't sew!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xuan walked to Yun Chuwei's side, suddenly reached out, and picked her up.

He held her in his arms and sat down on the chair.

Caught off guard by his embrace, Yun Chuwei could only reach out and hook her arms around his neck, asking, "What are you doing?"

Xie Xuan embraced her, picked up the clothes and insignia from the side, and said in a low voice, "Since you're tired and can't sew, I naturally can't let you sew. So, having you stay with me isn't too much to ask, is it?"

After Xie Xuan finished speaking, he held her tightly in his arms and began to sew clothes.

Seeing his superb embroidery skills and adept sewing, Yun Chuwei couldn't help but smile and say, "No wonder you're such a virtuous man. Threading the needle is as easy and natural as drinking water for you. Truly extraordinary! Amazing!"

Xie Xuan chuckled: "If I'm not virtuous, I'm afraid someone will dislike me."

Yun Chuwei lifted her head in his arms, kissed his thin lips, and said earnestly, "Anyone who dares to dislike my Prince Xuan, I will make them regret it!"

Xie Xuan paused, his hand holding the needle and thread, and his eyes deepened.

He whispered, "Don't make a scene, I'm sewing!"

"You sew yours!" Yun Chuwei said, tearing open Xie Xuan's collar and slipping her slender hand inside the clothes, touching his firm, thin skin.

Xie Xuan's hand trembled slightly, and he gritted his teeth: "Yun Chuwei..."

Her delicate hand, hidden inside his clothes, encircled his body. Yun Chuwei smiled and said, "Just focus on sewing. Why are you so excited? What if you prick your hand?"

Xie Xuan: ...

The clothes really couldn't be sewn any further.

Yun Chuwei clearly remembered that before she fell into a deep sleep due to exhaustion, Xie Xuan hadn't even finished sewing a single piece of clothing.

However, when she woke up the next day, Xie Xuan was already wearing the uniform of the Embroidered Guard.

He even wore a black mask.

The mask covered the area above his mouth, concealing his true appearance without interfering with his ability to drink or eat.

Even though its true appearance is hard to see, it still makes it impossible to look away.

His perfect jawline accentuated his extraordinary appearance, while the mysterious mask aroused people's desire to explore.

Yun Chuwei looked at Xie Xuan and commented, "A femme fatale, even with a mask on, is still a femme fatale!"

Xie Xuan: ...

-

Yun Chuwei's assessment was correct. When she appeared before everyone with Xie Xuan, all eyes were on Xie Xuan.

Yun Chuwei felt somewhat helpless in the face of those inquisitive and curious gazes.

Fortunately, Xie Xuan put on the uniform of the Embroidered Guard, which deterred these people from continuing their investigation.

If it weren't for that outfit, I'm afraid there would have been endless trouble.

However, there are some people whose true nature cannot be concealed even by this attire, such as the Miao King.

The Miao King leaned close to Yun Chuwei and whispered, "How come the person following Miss today is this gentleman? May I ask how to address him? This gentleman looks more handsome, imposing, and powerful than Lord Huo. Could he be a favorite of His Majesty the Chu Emperor?"

After listening to the Miao King's words, Yun Chuwei said with a smile, "Since the Miao King is so curious and has so many questions, why don't you just ask your Lord Huo directly!"

The Miao King smiled and said, "Where is Lord Huo here? Besides, would I say such a thing in front of Lord Huo?"

Yun Chuwei found it amusing: "Can't you say that in front of Lord Huo? Then why don't you take a look at who's behind you?"

The Miao King suddenly turned around and met Huo Qingjue's frost-covered eyes.

Miao King: ...