The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 115 His family member is a bit unique (second update)

Chapter 115: 115 His family member is a bit unique (second update)

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan with a slight surprise. In fact, she only had a few words to say; there was no need for him to get on the carriage.

Yelu Yan ordered in a deep voice to the outside, "Back to the Khan Palace."

Jinwu hurriedly bent his arm in a salute and said, "Yes!"

After speaking, he called out loudly, "By the Khan’s command! Back to the Khan Palace!"

The guards at the door turned their horses, lining up on either side, leaving a wide passage in the middle.

Bater shook the reins vigorously and with a "Giddyup" sound, the carriage slowly moved forward, its wheels emitting a soft, creaking noise.

Li Xianyun, puzzled, looked at Yelu Yan and asked, "Khan, weren’t you going to leave the palace?"

"The Khan has suddenly remembered that there is no need to leave the palace," Yelu Yan said, looking at her.

He was in such a hurry just a moment ago; why did he suddenly not want to leave the palace?

Could it be that he came out of the palace just to meet her?

Li Xianyun did not think she had such sway.

With her lips slightly parted, she said, "Khan, I was just attacked by a group of masked men in the East Market. Two people saved me. But those two are highly suspicious. I suspect that this assassination attempt was prearranged with the masked men, intending to sow discord between you and me. Those two must hold no ordinary status. Should we send someone to investigate?"

Her words both cleared her relationship with Yelu Qi and declared her position: she would never collude with Yelu Qi.

This undoubtedly reassured Yelu Yan.

Li Xianyun did not spell out her suspicions directly.

After all, Yelu Yan and Yelu Qi were brothers, and as an outsider, it was not her place to get overly involved.

She only had to hint at it for Yelu Yan to understand. With his extensive powers and numerous informants, a quick investigation would reveal the truth.

She left all decisions to Yelu Yan.

While Li Xianyun spoke, Yelu Yan gazed intently at her delicate face, unwilling to miss any subtle expression.

Yelu Yan asked, "Do you suspect those two harbored ill intentions?"

Li Xianyun nodded and looked into Yelu Yan’s deep tiger eyes, saying, "They don’t seem like good people. You must be careful, especially the man with the scar at the corner of his left eye. His martial skills are formidable; he is not to be underestimated."

Upon hearing this, Yelu Yan was completely relieved and laughed, "The Khan knows."

Before leaving the palace, he had already learned the details from the Shadow Guard and knew that it was Yelu Qi’s doing behind the scenes.

He feared Li Xianyun would fall for Yelu Qi’s tricks, but he didn’t expect her to be so intelligent to come to this conclusion on her own.

In fact, Yelu Yan’s urgency to leave the palace to find Li Xianyun was not something to be discussed with outsiders.

Not only was Yelu Qi handsome, but he also had his ways with women.

In this respect, Yelu Yan was not as good as Yelu Qi.

He had no experience in charming women, and Yelu Yan feared Li Xianyun might be beguiled by Yelu Qi.

Now that he heard Li Xianyun speak like this, he finally felt at ease.

Yelu Yan scrutinized Li Xianyun and asked, "Are you hurt?"

Li Xianyun shook her head, rolled up her right sleeve slightly to look inside, and said with some regret, "However, my quiver is empty. That’s really too bad."

According to the Shadow Guard’s report, Li Xianyun’s arrows never missed, each one hitting the masked assailants in vital spots.

It was unexpected that she, with her seemingly fragile and tender appearance, was so formidable.

Yelu Yan looked at Li Xianyun with a smile and said, "That’s easy to handle. You draw the design of the short arrows, and the Khan will have Zha Xi make some extra ones for you."

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan with a smile and said, "I thank the Khan for this."

Yelu Yan smiled and his lips curled upward as he asked, "Are you tired from going out of the palace today? Did you eat well?"

Li Xianyun smiled and said, "Not tired at all, I took Zhuo Ma and the others to the Naan Bakery and ate a lot of tasty food, and even watched some acrobatics in front of the Ice Porridge Shop."

"There was one person who was really amazing, not only could he walk on one hand while upside down, but he could also dance with a snake. I’ve read in books that the snake is a cobra, extremely poisonous, and a bite is undoubtedly fatal, yet that person was not afraid at all. Truly admirable."

While Li Xianyun was talking, Yelu Yan’s lips wore a constant smile. As long as he was with her, he was happy.

"Khan, have you ever seen such acrobatics?"

The kind of performance Li Xianyun mentioned was very common in Khitan; every acrobatic troupe knew how to do it.

Yelu Yan did not burst her bubble, seeing how excited she was.

He nodded and said, "I have. If you like it, I can have an acrobatic troupe come to the palace, so you can watch to your heart’s content."

Li Xianyun felt a chill down her back, hugged her arms, and laughed, "Better not, I am afraid of snakes. What if it gets lost in the palace? I would be terrified every day and dare not even leave my room."

Yelu Yan laughed and said, "Alright, as you wish."

Li Xianyun laughed and expressed her gratitude.

Seeing Yelu Yan still gazing straight at her, Li Xianyun couldn’t help but look away.

Lately, Yelu Yan had really been acting strange; he often looked at her with that kind of gaze.

Sometimes, while she was bowing her head working, when she looked up, she would catch herself in the depth of those tiger-like eyes.

She didn’t know how long he had been watching.

This left her somewhat at a loss and forced to feign composure.

Seeing this, Yelu Yan touched his nose and laughed, "Today, Minister Xiao attended the early court in the carriage you gave him, the Zhuge Wuhou vehicle."

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan and said, "Is Minister Xiao getting used to it?"

"Hmm," Yelu Yan laughed, "He moves quite freely."

Xiao Dilu made Ji Xueyuan and the other old nobles so angry they almost became cross-eyed, just thinking about it was amusing.

Yelu Yan laughed and said, "You have helped me so much, what reward do you desire?"

"Can I leave the palace again tomorrow?" Li Xianyun blurted out.

All she wanted now was to get out of the palace.

But now, she was the focus of the Ninth Prince, and Li Xianyun feared Yelu Yan might not let her leave.

Li Xianyun reckoned that Habu and the rest could finish the Drying Room by tomorrow, and then it would be time to buy grapes and dry them.

Right now, the grapes were plentiful and fresh, delaying any further would mean missing the perfect moment to make raisins.

"Is that the only thing?" Yelu Yan asked with a hint of disbelief.

He heard that other women, when offered a reward, would want either gold and silver jewelry, or fine silks and satins, or a higher status, but his consort seemed to have no desires.

Li Xianyun thought for a moment and nodded firmly.

She had wanted to get another cat, but then she thought it would sadden Xiaobai, so she decided against it.

Yelu Yan said, "Then wait until you have thought of something and tell me. I remember I still owe you one reward, with this one, that makes two."

Li Xianyun pursed her lips and smiled.

She had thought Yelu Yan was just speaking casually and hadn’t expected him to be serious.

"Has the Ice Porridge Shop had a smooth opening?" Yelu Yan asked, looking at her.

Li Xianyun nodded and said, "Quite smooth, it has attracted quite a few customers. If the Ice Porridge Shop does well, I am planning to open another one in the West Market."

"Good," Yelu Yan laughed.