Xie Xuan sat down next to Yun Chuwei, reached out, and put his arm around her.
He also looked towards the Onsen Palace, expressing his bewilderment at the situation.
He whispered to Yun Chuwei, "What exactly does Father want to do?"
If it's just about recuperating from an illness, there's no need for strict precautions.
Why are they mobilizing troops to completely surround the Hot Spring Palace?
Yun Chuwei grasped Xie Xuan's hand in return and said in a low voice, "In your previous life, when they placed a witchcraft item containing His Majesty's birth date and time into your residence and used it to frame you, what were your thoughts?"
Xie Xuan was taken aback when Yun Chuwei brought up the events of his past life. He remained stunned for a long time before finally speaking, "I want to go to the palace to find my father and explain this matter. However, I was stopped..."
Yun Chuwei continued, "Who do you think stopped you? Was it the Crown Prince's men, or His Majesty?"
Xie Xuan remained silent. He had always felt that it was the Crown Prince's people who were hindering him.
Or perhaps His Highness the Crown Prince bribed those people to obstruct him.
But when Yun Chuwei asked that question, he felt something was wrong.
The palace was not far from his residence, and his father, the emperor, could not possibly be unaware of anything.
"He doesn't want to see me at all."
Yun Chu smiled faintly: "Not only does he not want to see you, but he has also strengthened the defenses inside and outside the palace, just like the Hot Spring Palace now. Breaking into the palace to explain to him is the only path he has arranged for you. A path that will never lead anywhere!"
"Impossible!" Xie Xuan shook his head.
"What's impossible?" Yun Chuwei scoffed. "Placing witchcraft items in your residence wasn't my idea, nor was it Jiang Wanqiu's or Huo Qingjue's intention. If the Empress and the Crown Prince can't command the Embroidered Uniform Guard, then who else could it be? Actually, you should have realized this long ago, right? You're just fooling yourself!"
Xie Xuan's thin lips moved, but he couldn't utter a word.
The carriage was moving forward rapidly, and in Yun Chuwei and Xie Xuan's eyes, the scenery outside was rushing past.
"Did you see that?" Yun Chuwei said seriously, "This road was arranged by him for the Crown Prince. Why was the section from your residence to the palace arranged for you? Because you have no soldiers under your command. Even if he is in the palace, no one can harm him."
Yun Chuwei paused for a moment before continuing, "The Empress's father and brother are among the most famous generals in the court. The Crown Prince can obtain some of their help through this connection. If I'm not mistaken, His Majesty has also included the Fifth Princess's military power in the Crown Prince's camp. Therefore, he needs to come to the Hot Spring Palace to ensure his absolute safety."
After Yun Chuwei finished speaking, she quietly looked at Xie Xuan.
Xie Xuan did not respond.
Yun Chuwei sighed helplessly: "Xie Xuan, are you even listening to me?"
Xie Xuan tightened his grip on Yun Chuwei's hand and spoke in a low, hoarse voice, "I'm listening."
Yun Chuwei said earnestly, "Now that you're back, why not give up your illusions about him, okay?"
Xie Xuan pursed her lips: "I know what you said might be right, but I..."
"You think he's your father? But he's an emperor first, then a father. He's one of the most powerful emperors in thousands of years. How can you treat him like an ordinary person?"
Yun Chuwei was silent for a moment before continuing, "If you can't accept it for now, or still can't believe me, then don't do anything. Just wait and see, okay?"
Xie Xuan remained silent for a long time before finally agreeing, "Okay, I'll wait and see!"
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When Yun Chuwei returned to the Marquis's residence, she found that the number of guards had increased several times.
Furthermore, guards have been increased at the entrance, and entry and exit are strictly controlled.
Yun Chuwei tossed a cloak to Xie Xuan and gave him a veil.
Xie Xuan put on a cloak, a hat, and a veil, making her appearance unrecognizable.
Yun Chu smiled and said, "If you move gently and raise your pinky finger, you should be able to pass for a woman."
Xie Xuan scoffed, "Why would someone impersonating a woman use a delicate pinky finger? I've never seen you use a delicate pinky finger all the time. You don't have any clothes either, and neither does Aunt Mo."
Yun Chuwei: ...
That's well-reasoned and supported by evidence!
So, she actually didn't know why she had to pretend to be a woman and show off her delicate hand gestures.
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The guards naturally didn't question the people Yun Chuwei brought back.
When the old lady and He Ning heard that she had returned with a woman, they found it very strange and came out to greet her.
Yun Chuwei made up an excuse and then took Xie Xuan back to her own courtyard.
Only after entering the room did Yun Chuwei allow Xie Xuan to remove his veil.
She said, "These next few days, you either stay here or go out dressed in women's clothing!"
Xie Xuan quickly replied, "I'll go with you!"
"Then I'll take your measurements and have the embroiderer alter two sets of clothes for you," Yun Chuwei said, as she went to find a measuring tape.
When she looked at Xie Xuan with the ruler in her hand, she saw that he had taken off his clothes and was only wearing shorts.
Yun Chuwei's lips twitched slightly: "Why are you taking off your clothes?"
“Weiwei, you’re not a professional embroiderer. Your measurements might not be accurate while you’re wearing clothes!” Xie Xuan said earnestly.
Yun Chuwei: ...
"You'd better think of it that way!" Yun Chuwei said calmly, then began to measure his arm and leg lengths, chest circumference, waist circumference, and hip circumference...
When writing it down, Yun Chuwei added measurements to her bust and hips.
She opened the door and called Guiyan.
Guiyan stood outside the door and asked, "Miss, what are your orders?"
"Take this and go buy some women's clothes. They should be simple in style, neat, and clearly designed for women." Yun Chuwei handed Guiyan a packet of money and the piece of paper.
Guiyan immediately agreed: "Okay!"
After seeing the person off, Yun Chuwei closed the door.
She had just turned around when she bumped into Xie Xuan's arms.
Xie Xuan hugged her tightly, pressed her against the door, and whispered, "Weiwei, that's really not what I thought!"
"Hmm?" Yun Chuwei was a little puzzled.
Xie Xuan said somewhat dejectedly, "I took off my clothes not so you could take my measurements, but to seduce you! But you were too determined, as if taking measurements was something very important!"
Xie Xuan paused, then continued in a sullen voice, "Weiwei, how can someone be so resolute? Or do you simply not like me?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Chuwei couldn't help but laugh.
She asked in a low voice, "Then what constitutes a lack of resolve?"
As she spoke, she placed her hand on Xie Xuan's firm chest.
Slender, fair fingers slowly traced a path from the neck to the chin, finally pressing against the thin lips.
Yun Chuwei's voice floated softly: "How about this? Is it firm or not?"
Xie Xuan's breathing grew heavier: "Weiwei... I miss you... I miss you so much..."
As he spoke, he opened his mouth and gently bit the soft hand at the corner of his lips.
He lifted the person up, carried them on his back, and walked towards the inner room.
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