The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 38 - 0 The Princess Consort Cannot Guarantee (Double

Chapter 38: 038 The Princess Consort Cannot Guarantee (Double Update)

Chapter 38: 038 The Princess Consort Cannot Guarantee (Double Update)

Wu Mu, born a slave, was transferred to the Imperial Medical Bureau as an apprentice because of his love for study and his ability to endure hardship. This was already like a carp leaping over the dragon’s gate. Now, unexpectedly recognized by the queen consort as her brother, he was flattered and alarmed, knelt down for the ceremony, and said, “I dare not accept.”

Li Xianyun quickly helped him up and said, “You don’t have to kneel every single time, doesn’t it tire you out?”

With these words, Wu Mu smiled awkwardly, and Youlan and Zhuo Ma also began to chuckle.

Li Xianyun asked, “What? Do you disdain me, and don’t want to acknowledge me as your sister?”

Wu Mu hurriedly waved his hands and said, “Of course not, I just don’t dare to aspire that high.”

“What’s this about aspiring not aspiring? I am willing to recognize you as my brother, wholeheartedly. If you have any unspeakable difficulties, not acknowledging me as your sister is also not a problem…”

“Sister,” Wu Mu said shyly, “I am willing to recognize you as my sister. Being able to have you as a sister is a blessing I must have cultivated over several lifetimes.”

Zhuo Ma laughed and said, “Look at our Wu Mu, he can’t wait.”

Wu Mu scratched his head in embarrassment.

Li Xianyun patted him on the shoulder, smiling, “You really are a good brother.”

The whole group laughed.

Li Xianyun glanced towards the main building and said, “You go back to reading. I will go in and see Minister Xiao.”

“Hmm,” Wu Mu said, “Minister Xiao has been taking his medicine and eating on time these last few days; he’s looking much better.”

“Good, I am aware of it now.”

Having said this, Li Xianyun walked towards the inner chamber, with Youlan and Zhuo Ma following with food boxes in hand.

Upon entering, Xiao Dilu was propped up in bed reading; his vigor had indeed improved a lot.

Seeing Li Xianyun arrive, he put the book aside and rested his hands on the pillow. His face was still as cold as ice, but at least he was cooperating with the treatment.

This attitude was much better than the previous days. Could it be because he knew that she had saved the Princely Heir, and so his attitude had changed?

It must be so. When the news of the Princely Heir falling into the water reached him, Xiao Dilu turned pale with urgency.

Li Xianyun sat on the chair beside the bed, took Xiao Dilu’s pulse, and after a while said, “You just follow my prescription and recuperate for a few more days, and then you will be able to get out of bed and move around.”

A flash of surprise flickered in Xiao Dilu’s eyes, but he quickly controlled his expression and said with a sober face, “Understood.”

“Starting today, you can eat some staple food moderately, but you mustn’t overeat or drink excessively. A well-planned diet is beneficial for your health,” said Li Xianyun.

Youlan placed the food box on the table.

Li Xianyun stood up, preparing to leave.

Xiao Dilu watched her with a cold gaze and said, “You saved me, and you saved the Princely Heir. What are you scheming?”

Li Xianyun sneered. It seemed she had been overthinking just now, assuming Xiao Dilu had changed his attitude towards her because she had saved the Princely Heir.

Li Xianyun didn’t want to argue with him. Once a person holds prejudice against another, no amount of explanation will suffice.

“Think whatever you want,” Li Xianyun said indifferently.

Xiao Dilu was furious and said, “Stop pretending, I know what you’re plotting. You just want to show off, win the Khan’s favor, and bring him down. You want to destroy the Khan and the Khitan, don’t you?! Let me tell you, don’t indulge in wishful thinking. As long as I am here, I won’t let your evil plans succeed!”

Li Xianyun, infuriated by his groundless accusation, laughed in spite of herself. She hadn’t wanted to say more because it would have been useless, but who could tolerate being so unreasonably maligned?

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She looked at Xiao Dilu with cold eyes and said calmly, “Minister Xiao, first and foremost, I saved you because a physician should have a benevolent heart, not because of the Khan; I saved the Princely Heir by a fortunate coincidence, without any plot like you’re imagining. Furthermore, I have no romantic feelings for the Khan, so you can be at ease.”

“Moreover, I was forced into marriage with the Khitan. I have no desire to vie for affection or engage in political schemes; I just wish to live a quiet life.”

“This consort knows why you hold such a deep prejudice against me, it’s because I am Han. But have you ever thought that whether it’s the Han or the Khitan, there are good and bad people among them. One should not tar everyone with the same brush.”

“Previously, I overlooked your cold words because you were seriously ill and I pitied you. Now that you are recovering, there’s no need for me to indulge you any longer. In the future, you had better show me some respect, otherwise, I will stop treating you and let you lie paralyzed in your bed.”

In Khitan, she only wanted to live a peaceful life. Aside from earning some money for her family to live well, she had no other desires. There was no need to endure people’s cold words or to face being looked down upon.

Moreover, as a physician intent on saving lives, cooperation from the patient is required. Encountering a patient who is obstinate, unreasonable, and full of malice, it would be just as well not to save them.

“You…”

Xiao Dilu was stunned by her words, unsure of what to say.

All along, Li Xianyun had seemed gentle and soft, weak and docile, but he had not expected her to be so sharp-tongued when angered.

“You… you…” Xiao Dilu pointed at her, unable to articulate his thoughts.

Li Xianyun looked down at him with a cold gaze and spoke indifferently, “Do you have anything else to say?”

Xiao Dilu paused for a moment before saying, “You said you have no romantic feelings for the Khan, is that true?”

“It’s true,” Li Xianyun replied succinctly.

“Good, then promise me you will never develop romantic feelings for the Khan,” Xiao Dilu demanded aggressively.

“This consort cannot make such a promise,” Li Xianyun replied crisply.

Why should she make a promise just because he demanded it? Li Xianyun hated being coerced more than anything.

After speaking, she sensed something unusual.

Why had the room suddenly become so quiet, quiet enough to hear her own breathing?

Li Xianyun turned in surprise and caught sight of a tall, majestic man standing at the door with a striking and handsome posture.

When Li Xianyun saw who it was, her face flushed red instantly.

Could her previous words have made Yelu Yan misunderstand that she had feelings for him?

It was so embarrassing; she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Yelu Yan stood at the door, his deep tiger-like eyes fixed unblinkingly on Li Xianyun’s blushing face, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.

Today, she was dressed in Khitan male attire, her hair tied up high, playful and cute – the very picture of a charming young man who could captivate the masses.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma had wanted to warn Li Xianyun that the Khan had arrived, but she was facing away from them. They were completely unable to get her attention.

They were really afraid that their master might say something displeasing to the Khan.

Fortunately, their worries were superfluous.

The consort not only spoke no wrong words but also indirectly expressed her affection to the Khan.

If Li Xianyun knew their thoughts, she would surely remind them that they were mistaken about the meaning of “expressing affection.”

Li Xianyun somewhat awkwardly saluted Yelu Yan with a bent arm, “Khan.”

Yelu Yan walked over, stood opposite Li Xianyun, and looked down at her as he said, “Bater told me you want to ride out of the palace?”

When Bater went to report to the Hall of Diligent Governance, Yelu Yan had just finished his official duties and wanted to see how Xiao Dilu’s recovery was progressing, so he came over. He arrived just in time to overhear Li Xianyun’s conversation with Xiao Dilu.

He had thought this young girl was a docile little rabbit, but it turned out she was a sharp-tongued hedgehog when roused.

“Mhm,” Li Xianyun didn’t dare look at him.