Gu Xun'er's Thoughts

"Undercover angent?"

Hun Xiu was slightly stunned when he heard what the little girl said. Finally, he thought of something and asked, "Xun'er, you… will be an undercover agent? What's going on?"

He had already formed a rough guess in his mind. Considering Gu Xun'er's age, it was about time for her to head to the Xiao family.

Hun Xiu narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing through his gaze.

Now that Gu Xun'er was his fiancée and child bride, he couldn't bear the thought of her going to the Xiao family and potentially betraying him.

What do men fear the most?

They fear being called average, and they fear being cheated on.

Although this situation might seem trivial, Hun Xiu couldn't accept the idea of it happening to him.

Even though he trusted the little girl in front of him, he couldn't bring himself to trust "that guy."

If Gu Xun'er, under the guise of an undercover agent, transformed into Xiao Xun'er and joined the Xiao family, there was a high chance he'd end up with a "green hat." That was absolutely unacceptable.

He needed to put an end to this before it even started. He didn't want to become the laughingstock of others, parading his "fashionable green hat."

The little girl looked around cautiously before leaning closer to Hun Xiu and whispering, "Father said I can't tell anyone."

Her adorable actions made Hun Xiu chuckle. He rubbed her head gently and coaxed her, "Alright, how about this? You tell me secretly, and I promise your father won't know."

Inwardly, he thought, What a clever and cautious little girl. She'd make a perfect undercover agent.

The little girl hesitated, her big, round eyes sparkling with innocence. Finally, she shook her head and said firmly, "No… Brother Xiu'er, I can't tell you. Father said not to tell anyone."

Hun Xiu laughed softly, his heart melting at her stubborn cuteness. He whispered again, "Come on, Xun'er, if you tell me, I promise I won't tell your father or anyone else. It'll be our little secret."

The girl considered his words for a moment. Her eyes lit up, and she nodded, convinced. But then she paused, as though doubting herself, and shook her head again.

"No… Brother Xiu'er, Father said not to tell anyone, so I can't tell you either!"

Hun Xiu couldn't help but laugh at her logic. He gently pinched her cheek and thought, Such vigilance at her age… no wonder she's been chosen for this mission.

Still, he couldn't resist trying again. "Alright, but if you don't tell me, I won't be able to help you. And I really want to help, you know?"

The little girl hesitated again, conflicted. Finally, she leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Father told me to become an undercover agent. He said I won't be able to see Brother Xiu'er for a long time… but if I complete the mission, I can be with Brother Xiu'er every day!"

After finishing her explanation, the girl looked up at him with big, teary eyes, her expression full of grievance and longing.

Hun Xiu felt a pang in his heart as he patted her on the head. "Xun'er, do you really want to be an undercover agent?"

The little girl nodded, then quickly shook her head, her actions adorably contradictory.

"Are you willing or not?" Hun Xiu asked, amused.

"Xun'er doesn't want to be an undercover agent," she said, her voice filled with grievance. "But Father said if I don't go, I won't be able to see Brother Xiu'er again."

Her eyes filled with tears as she clung to him tightly. "Xun'er doesn't want that! Xun'er wants to see Brother Xiu'er every day… and I want Brother Xiu'er to be my horse! Wuwuwu…"

Hun Xiu's heart softened as he comforted her, gently patting her back.

Inwardly, he thought, Is she more unwilling to leave me… or unwilling to lose her "horse"?

He rubbed her head affectionately and sighed. "Xun'er, you're such a brave little girl. But don't worry, I'll make sure we're never apart."

Still, he couldn't help but question Gu Yuan's decision. Why send such a young child on an undercover mission? Surely there were others in the Gu Clan who could take her place?

Unbeknownst to Hun Xiu, Gu Yuan had his reasons. The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was critical to the eight clans. Despite the Xiao family's decline, their possession of the jade made them indispensable.

For Gu Yuan, this mission wasn't just about trust—it was about giving his daughter a chance to have a more normal childhood. For too long, her status as the Gu Clan's princess had isolated her. Sending her to the Xiao family was, in his eyes, an opportunity to give her a more fulfilling life.

And so, while Hun Xiu comforted the little girl in his arms, Gu Yuan remained steadfast in his decision, believing it was the best thing for both the clan and his daughter.

(End of Chapter)