"A-Yao, I have no intention of getting myself into trouble," he remarks, with the flicker of a smile. You don't need to keep too close of an eye on him, A-Yao. He's a mature and responsible adult.

However, Xichen doesn't take Shen Yuan's attempt at a joke for what it is. Rather he looks quite serious when he says "I think Shen-gongzi is right."

But there is a gentle squeeze to his hand as that life-energy begins to flow into him, Shen Yuan safely settled between Lan Xichen and Jin Guangyao (and some might argue that it's an odd place to feel safe but there's no accounting for taste).

"Shen-gongzi, whatever is the matter, you do not have to endure it alone."