The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 78 - 0 He is Ben Khans woman (first update)

Chapter 78: 078 He is Ben Khan’s woman (first update)

Chapter 78: 078 He is Ben Khan’s woman (first update)

Li Xianyun placed her small hands behind her back and adorably stepped backward, saying, “Thank you, Khan, but your concubine has silver.”

Indeed, she was not short of money. In fact, she was even a little rich lady. She opened shops and built drying rooms simply hoping to have even more money.

The more wealth one had, the more freedom one possessed.

Yelu Yan looked at her and said, “Be obedient.”

Perhaps even he had not realized how soft and bewitching his voice had sounded.

If it had been any other woman, she would have accepted it by now, but Li Xianyun still did not take it. Instead, she said, “Khan, your concubine truly does not lack silver taels. May I come to you when I am in need?”

Her voice was gentle and pleasant, and her words left plenty of room, taking great care of others’ feelings.

Yelu Yan did not insist further, lowering the hand holding the silver note. His expression remained composed, yet his heart housed an indescribable sense of desolation.

To her, he was ultimately an outsider.

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan and said, “Khan, your concubine will first visit Minister Xiao, then leave the palace.”

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Yesterday, Huo Dun had come especially to the Khan Palace to inform Li Xianyun of the good news that Minister Xiao could get out of bed and walk.

Today, she wanted to take Xiao Dilu’s pulse to see if the prescription needed any adjustments.

Yelu Yan nodded slightly and said, “Be careful with your safety.”

His mind was clearly elsewhere.

This was one of the rare moments when Yelu Yan’s emotions were exposed.

Li Xianyun and her entourage mounted their horses, paid their respects to Yelu Yan, and then rode away.

Jinwu looked sympathetically at his master, the Khan.

The Khan had never been so gentle with anyone before, but the other party simply did not appreciate it, which was truly pitiable.

Just then, Yelu Yan turned around, catching every expression on Jinwu’s face.

Jinwu quickly composed himself, nearly dropping to his knees in fright, but fortunately, Yelu Yan did not blame him. Instead, he handed the silver note to Jinwu and said indifferently, “Accompany the princess consort and visit Minister Xiao. Report to me everything that they discuss.”

Jinwu hurriedly bowed and said, “Yes.”

After giving instructions, Yelu Yan took long strides towards the Hall of Diligent Governance.

Jinwu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looking both relieved and still shaken.

Once Li Xianyun arrived at Xiao Dilu’s sleeping quarters, she saw Wu Mu and another physician accompanying Xiao Dilu in practicing walking on the open space in front of the main building.

Xiao Dilu’s forehead was covered with sweat beads; walking was obviously very difficult for him.

Seeing Li Xianyun arrive, Wu Mu happily greeted her with a bow and said, “Greetings, princess consort.”

In private, he called Li Xianyun sister, but in front of others, he still observed the necessary formalities.

Everyone else also quickly bowed upon seeing Li Xianyun.

Xiao Dilu gave Li Xianyun a glance, his expression growing even colder.

Li Xianyun did not mind and simply said calmly, “Help Minister Xiao sit on the soft couch. I will take his pulse.”

Hearing this, Wu Mu and the physician helped Xiao Dilu to a seated position on the soft couch.

Li Xianyun took Xiao Dilu’s pulse, then applied silver needles to two acupoints on his legs.

Xiao Dilu immediately felt his legs become much lighter.

Li Xianyun looked at him and said, “Don’t rush the walking. Take it slowly. More haste, less speed.”

Xiao Dilu hummed in response.

She was already accustomed to his cold attitude.

She went over to the desk to write a prescription.

The poison in Xiao Dilu’s body was basically cleared; the dosage of a few herbs needed to be reduced.

Xiao Dilu watched Li Xianyun with a cold gaze, the scene from yesterday flashing before his eyes.

Yesterday, upon learning that he could get out of bed and walk, Yelu Yan had visited him in his sleeping quarters.

Xiao Dilu was quite happy then.

The two talked about court affairs and matters of Yanzhou, and somehow, the conversation shifted onto Li Xianyun.

Xiao Dilu looked at Yelu Yan and said, “Khan, do you really intend to keep Princess Hehui by your side?”

“She is my woman,” Yelu Yan said indifferently.

Naturally, his own woman should be kept by his side, the meaning of his words couldn’t be clearer.

Xiao Dilu hadn’t expected Yelu Yan to say such a thing and was stunned for a moment, unable to respond.

After a long pause, Xiao Dilu said incredulously, “Khan, you couldn’t have fallen for that woman, could you?”

That Han Ethnic Group woman had only been here for a few days, yet she had completely bewitched the Khan.

It’s said that even heroes cannot withstand the allure of a beautiful woman, and it seemed that Yelu Yan was no exception.

Yelu Yan didn’t continue the discussion but instead said, “You’ve just started to recover, you should rest well.”

Every time they talked about Li Xianyun, they would part on less than friendly terms.

Xiao Dilu sighed and said, “I know you won’t listen to anything now, so let’s leave all matters to time.”

“Hmm.”

Yelu Yan glanced at Xiao Dilu and rose to walk towards the door.

Reaching the doorway, Yelu Yan stopped and turned to look at Xiao Dilu, saying, “Mentor, she is my woman, and I won’t allow anyone to harm her.”

This included Xiao Dilu as well.

Xiao Dilu said, “This subordinate understands.”

It seemed that Yelu Yan truly liked Li Xianyun; otherwise, he wouldn’t care so much about her or believe that everyone intended to harm her.

Was that woman really so wonderful?

So wonderful that Yelu Yan would expose his vulnerabilities and confess his feelings?

Xiao Dilu watched Yelu Yan’s retreating figure and gave a wry smile; although he didn’t like Li Xianyun, he wouldn’t stoop to do anything despicable.

After writing down the prescription, Li Xianyun handed it to Huo Dun, saying, “Prepare the medicine according to this new prescription.”

“Yes,” Huo Dun replied.

Seeing Li Xianyun getting ready to leave, Xiao Dilu asked, “When can I attend court?”

Right now, in the court, Ji Xueyuan was forming cliques and pursuing private interests, which was really too much.

He wanted to return to the court as soon as possible to help Yelu Yan.

Li Xianyun glanced at Xiao Dilu’s leg and said, “The day after tomorrow.”

A flash of surprise crossed Xiao Dilu’s face as he said, “I can attend court the day after tomorrow?”

Though he could now get out of bed, his legs were completely unresponsive; without someone supporting him, he couldn’t move at all.

In such a state, Yelu Yan would never agree to let him attend court.

Li Xianyun said, “That is, provided you are obedient and take your medicine properly.”

Xiao Dilu nodded.

Just then, Xiao Dilu saw Jinwu enter and felt his heart sink.

The Khan must be terribly afraid he would hurt Li Xianyun, even assigning his personal guard to supervise him.

Li Xianyun, accompanied by her entourage, mounted a swift horse and rode out of the Imperial Palace, speeding toward the East Market.

Nata’s wife, having received the news that Li Xianyun was coming, waited early in the shop.

Both of them were well-acquainted with the East Market and had chosen a location with the densest traffic and busiest trade at the crossroads. To the left of the shop was a roasted bun seller, and to the right was a roasted flatbread seller.

From a distance, Nata’s wife saw Li Xianyun approaching on a swift horse, descended the steps, and went to meet her.

As Li Xianyun drew close, she dismounted.

She looked up at the spacious storefront.

The couple indeed did reliable work; the storefront was quite impressive, with tall steps, a wide entrance, and a lofty archway, standing out among the multitude of shops.