Shen Yuan nods, relieved that they're both on the same page, and settles down again, tucked up against Lan Xichen's side. It's surprisingly comfortable, and warm in a way that has nothing to do with Lan Xichen's body temperature.

Eventually he sighs heavily and asks, "Lan-gongzi is truly good and kind. Is there nothing he wishes to ask this one, since he so generously pledged his help?"

Surely he wants to know what they could potentially be up against.