After Chen Yesheng revealed his identity, Xie Jue signaled the Shadow Guards to stand down. The Shadow Guards were extremely cautious, maintaining a vigilant stance towards anyone approaching Xie Jue. Although they retreated slightly, they remained in a defensive posture, ready to act instantly should Chen Yesheng threaten Xie Jue, even to the point of killing him. Chen Yesheng understood the prowess of the Shadow Guards; anyone involved in espionage had heard of this elite force specially trained by Marquis Zhenbei, initially created to protect his family in the capital and later solely dedicated to Xie Jue, becoming his exclusive Shadow Guards responsible for escort duties, assassination, intelligence gathering, and more.
Therefore, Chen Yesheng was cautious and didn't approach too closely. However, the matters he wished to discuss couldn't be shouted, so he took a few steps closer and only felt at ease when Xie Jue did not stop him.
