The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 124 It seems you are quite fond of the princess consort (first update)

Chapter 124: 124 It seems you are quite fond of the princess consort (first update)

The Grand Consort saw Yelu Shu standing there motionless and stepped forward, saying, "Prince, please let the Royal Consort take your pulse. Just in case..."

She didn’t finish her sentence, looking somewhat timidly toward Yelu Yan.

By saying this, she seemed to show too little trust in the Royal Consort.

Since the Khan was extremely affectionate towards the Royal Consort, he definitely would not tolerate any criticism of her.

Sure enough, Yelu Yan looked over upon hearing this.

The Grand Consort hastily lowered her head.

Yelu Yan looked at Yelu Shu and called out, "Big Brother."

Li Xianyun looked towards Yelu Yan; he privately called Yelu Shu "Big Brother," indicating their relationship was extraordinary.

Yelu Shu had no choice but to salute Li Xianyun and sat down opposite her.

Li Xianyun extended her hand to take his pulse.

While taking his pulse, she looked ahead, with a very quiet and serious demeanor.

After finishing with the left hand, Li Xianyun asked him to place his right hand on the table.

After taking the pulse of both hands, Li Xianyun said to Yelu Shu, "You have taken too many decoctions, and some of them have conflicting medicinal properties, which is why your condition worsened."

Yelu Shu had not been hopeful, but what Li Xianyun said matched his situation—he indeed had taken many decoctions.

Yelu Shu slowly began to believe.

There were rumors that the Royal Consort had saved Xiao Dilu from Ghost Gate Pass when his life hanged by a thread, but Yelu Shu had thought it was an exaggeration.

A noble princess who was pampered and sheltered, barely seventeen or eighteen years old, could not possibly possess such advanced medical skills.

Today’s experience convinced him.

Li Xianyun said, "Big Brother, I will write a prescription for you. If you adjust your body according to this prescription, in a few days, your cough will be alleviated."

Since Yelu Yan called Yelu Shu "Big Brother," according to etiquette, she should do the same.

Li Xianyun was particularly adept in social interactions and very aware of other people’s feelings.

Sure enough, her calling him "Big Brother" warmed the hearts of not only Yelu Shu and the Grand Consort.

It also gave Yelu Yan a warm feeling inside. She had called him by the same name—did it mean that deep down, she had already considered him her husband?

This thought sent shockwaves across the tranquil lake of his heart.

Yelu Yan looked at Li Xianyun, his smile deepening, and the infatuation in his eyes almost spilling out.

Li Xianyun had no idea that her casual gesture had led to such consequences.

She had only called Yelu Shu "Big Brother" out of politeness, never expecting someone’s thoughts to run so deep, considering so much.

If she knew about it, she would rather die than call Yelu Shu "Big Brother."

Li Xianyun continued to speak to Yelu Shu, "Come back in half a month, and I will take your pulse again. Then, I will prescribe medicine according to your condition. After a few doses, if not completely cured, you will see significant improvement."

The Grand Consort said excitedly, "Really?"

Li Xianyun had some impression of the Grand Consort. During the last horse racing event, she sat in the center, her face beaming with joy, commanding respect among the ladies present.

At the time, Li Xianyun noticed the Grand Consort constantly watching her. She didn’t understand why, but now it seemed likely due to Yelu Yan and Yelu Shu’s good relationship, the Grand Consort wanted to befriend her.

Li Xianyun nodded at the Grand Consort, saying,

"Really. You need to have confidence in Big Brother’s recovery. Moreover, the patient’s mood is very important. Many illnesses are caused by emotional distress. You could take Big Brother out more frequently, to see the world and its people, or take comfort in nature. When his mood improves, his recovery will follow."

Yelu Shu’s skin was very pale, the unhealthy kind that had not seen much sun, indicating he rarely went outdoors.

The Queen Consort nodded convincingly and said, "Alright."

Ever since Yelu Shu fell ill, for more than a decade, he rarely left the Prince’s Mansion, spending almost every day inside.

Had it not been for Yelu Yan sending someone to invite him, he wouldn’t have stepped outside.

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Shu, waiting for him to speak.

What others said was secondary, the main concern was whether the patient was willing to cooperate.

Yelu Shu understood and replied, "Alright, I am willing to give it a try. After I get the medicine tomorrow, I will go stay at the villa for a period of time."

He owned a moderately-sized estate in the Suburbs of the Capital, a gift from Yelu Yan, where the scenery was beautiful and very suitable for recuperation.

Li Xianyun said, "Your willingness to cooperate is more important than anything else."

Yelu Shu stood up, bent his arm in a respectful bow towards Li Xianyun and said, "Thank you, younger sister-in-law."

Although Yelu Shu had a very good relationship with Yelu Yan, he was not arrogant because of his favor; he knew when to advance or retreat, and kept to all the etiquette he should observe.

This address of "younger sister-in-law" sufficiently showed the elder brother’s satisfaction with Li Xianyun.

Li Xianyun nodded at Yelu Shu, walked to the desk, spread out the rice paper, picked up her brush, and started writing with her head lowered.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma waited at her side.

While writing, Li Xianyun would occasionally lift her head to calculate the quantities of each medicine, then, after figuring it out, continue writing.

Her earnest concentration, as though oblivious to her surroundings, was truly endearing.

Yelu Yan and Yelu Shu talked on a soft couch, while the Queen Consort respectfully stood to the side with the four children.

Seeing this, Yelu Yan looked at the Queen Consort and said, "There are no outsiders here, you and the children may sit."

The Queen Consort expressed her gratitude with the four children before they dared to find a place to sit down at the side.

Although the two brothers, Yelu Yan and Yelu Shu, were very close, the Queen Consort was still very afraid of Yelu Yan.

The chilling aura that surrounded Yelu Yan, commanding respect without anger, demanded that no one dare slight him.

Yelu Shu followed Yelu Yan’s gaze to glance at Li Xianyun, then turned to look at Yelu Yan.

Ever since Li Xianyun began writing the prescription, Yelu Yan’s gaze had hardly left her, as if afraid she would run away.

It felt as though Yelu Yan was like a green youth tasting the flavor of affection for the first time.

Aside from his age not matching that of a clueless young man, his clinginess was excessive yet not lacking.

Yelu Shu looked at him and smiled, "It seems you are quite fond of the Princess."

Yelu Yan looked away, lowered his head to pick up the teacup, and said, "Let’s drink tea."

He was feeling embarrassed.

While saying this, Yelu Yan put the teacup to his lips and took a sip, his eyes sweeping over the attractive figure by the distant writing desk.

Yelu Shu didn’t drink his tea but said, "Ayan, I always thought that with your temperament, you would not fancy any woman and would end up a lonely bachelor. I never expected you to actually find a suitable mate. I am sincerely happy for you, elder brother."

Yelu Yan was not a man to take things lightly, reserved and detached, with controlled restraint, and very harsh on himself, like an obstinate piece of hard rock.

Li Xianyun, on the other hand, was radiant and delicate, gentle and virtuous, very smart and astute, always wearing a sweet smile that brought joy to those who saw her.

With such a person by Yelu Yan’s side, his life wouldn’t be too dull and monotonous, and he wouldn’t always seem so cold, at last becoming truly animated and lively.

Is there indeed a more suitable pair than these two?

It was no wonder Yelu Shu said as much.