The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 129 Let’s pretend that today’s incident never happened (Second update)

Chapter 129: 129 Let’s pretend that today’s incident never happened (Second update)

Yelu Yan opened his mouth wanting to explain, but was interrupted by Li Xianyun.

Li Xianyun, thinking she was being considerate, said, "You don’t need to feel responsible to me. Just now when you kissed me, I kissed you back. I haven’t suffered a loss."

The feeling of being kissed by him was actually quite pleasant.

She paused for a moment, then said, "Khan, let’s pretend nothing happened today."

Li Xianyun felt like she was one of those heartless women who kiss someone and then shirk responsibility.

"This Khan..."

Yelu Yan tried to speak, but again was interrupted by Li Xianyun, "Khan, I am tired, I will go back and rest first."

Without waiting for him to respond, Li Xianyun turned and walked toward the side hall.

Yelu Yan stretched out his hand wanting to call her back, but the girl walked so fast that she couldn’t be stopped.

He could only clutch at the air with his hand and then let it drop.

How could he possibly pretend that nothing happened today?

Yelu Yan thought Li Xianyun was starting to accept him, and all the way there, he was as excited and overjoyed as a young lad, almost not knowing what to do with himself.

But to his surprise, she was actually thinking like this; his heart couldn’t help but sink.

However, upon reflection, he realized that it made sense, for Li Xianyun was young and didn’t understand matters of men and women.

Plus, they hadn’t known each other for long, so it was unlikely for her to fall for him all at once.

Feelings cannot be forced; they have to develop gradually.

Li Xianyun walked quickly to a corner and stopped, leaning against the wall to calm her racing heart.

Her face was burning hot.

Li Xianyun lifted her fair little hand to cup her crimson cheeks.

Li Xianyun mentally praised herself; what she said earlier was quite good.

It was better to make things clear about that kiss sooner rather than later. Having to see Yelu Yan often, if not clarified, how awkward it would be upon meeting, let alone living day to day.

Li Xianyun stood for a while until her emotions had calmed somewhat, then she entered the side hall.

Upon entering, she met the expectant gazes of two pairs of eyes.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma had been impatiently waiting there, eager for Li Xianyun to bring some good news.

Li Xianyun looked at them, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Is the hot soup ready? I would like to take a bath."

Zhuo Ma replied, "Your Highness, everything has been prepared."

Li Xianyun hummed in acknowledgment and said, "Youlan, prepare the change of clothes for me."

"Yes."

Li Xianyun sat in front of the bronze mirror, lifting her hands to remove the hair ornaments from her head.

Youlan exchanged a glance with Zhuo Ma, then, while preparing the clothes, said to Li Xianyun, "Your Highness, why is your face so red? Has something happened?"

This was the start of trying to ferret out information.

As if Li Xianyun wouldn’t understand their intent, she responded, "Nothing happened."

Seeing her response, Youlan and Zhuo Ma stopped asking, knowing that their mistress wouldn’t reveal anything even if they asked.

Li Xianyun let her hair down and then went to Erfang to bathe, and after returning to the main chamber, she climbed into bed.

Today was truly exhausting; the bed was so comfortable.

Inside the Khan Palace, tranquility and peace prevailed.

In the Grand Imperial Consort’s Palace, however, all the lights were ablaze.

Guli reclined against the cushions, a wet towel on her forehead, her complexion ashen.

Imperial Physicians knelt on the ground.

Guli cried out in pain on the bed, "Aiyo, it hurts so much."

Seeing this, Rong Ge anxiously addressed the kneeling Imperial Physicians, "Sirs, please think of something quickly; the Grand Imperial Consort is in so much pain."

The Imperial Physicians had already taken her pulse.

An elder Imperial Physician said, "Did the Grand Imperial Consort eat something unclean? Not knowing what those things are, this old official finds it difficult to find a cure."

The Grand Imperial Consort suddenly thought of something and said to Rong Ge, "Quick, go fetch that thing."

Rong Ge stood there stunned for a moment, not immediately realizing what the Grand Imperial Consort was referring to.

In a state of anxiety, the Grand Imperial Consort said, "It’s the thing specially prepared for Haoyang Palace."

Rong Ge immediately understood and ordered a maid to bring out a large bag of medicinal powder, which she handed to the Imperial Physician.

The Imperial Physician sniffed it and said, "Grand Imperial Consort, this is croton powder, but your symptoms should not be caused by croton powder."

Shivering with pain, sweating profusely, the Grand Imperial Consort gritted her teeth and said, "It must have been that vile woman who poisoned me, truly detestable!"

She trembled with pain as she asked, "What should I do now, quickly, tell me a solution!!"

How come I never noticed that the Imperial Physicians could be such dawdlers?

Indeed, not being in pain oneself, one truly cannot comprehend the urgency.

The Imperial Physician said, "The only way to expel the toxins from your body is to ingest croton powder."

Rong Ge furrowed her brows and said, "Croton powder? But wouldn’t that mean..."

The Imperial Physician nodded and said, "We must choose the lesser of two evils; it’s the only way."

"Do as the Imperial Physician says," Guli said.

She clenched her teeth in hatred, blaming that damned woman for all of this, and she would not let her off so easily!!

Yelu Yan was very diligent in his official duties. After returning to the main hall, he bathed, changed into nightwear, and sat at his desk to deal with official documents, yet he couldn’t focus on a single word.

All that filled his mind were the smiles and frowns of Li Xianyun, and he was also troubled about how to win Li Xianyun’s favor.

Eventually, seeing that he was getting nowhere with his work, he simply put out the light and went to bed.

Yet he was still surrounded by thousands of thoughts and emotions, making sleep elusive.

He rarely suffered from insomnia, and when he did it was nearly always because a certain little woman weighed heavily on his mind.

This time was no exception.

As he drifted between sleep and wakefulness, he heard a noise coming from the side hall.

Yelu Yan immediately sat up, slipped on his shoes and outer clothing, and strode out briskly.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw Zhuo Ma hurrying out of the side hall with a look of urgency.

Upon seeing Yelu Yan, Zhuo Ma quickly bowed in a hurried salute and was about to greet him when he cut her off.

"What’s wrong with the consort?"

Zhuo Ma replied somewhat awkwardly, "The consort isn’t feeling well, and I asked the kitchen to prepare some ginger sugar water for her."

Yelu Yan had a good idea of what was happening.

"Hurry along."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Ma bowed and rushed toward the kitchen.

Yelu Yan stood at the doorway to the inner chamber, listening intently to the movement inside.

His brows were tightly furrowed, his face serious, and worry was written all over it.

Suddenly, from inside came Youlan’s voice, "My lord, please don’t scare me."

Yelu Yan could no longer just stand outside; he pushed open the door and walked in with long strides.

He parted the curtains and walked around the screen to see Li Xianyun weakly sprawled on the bed.

Seeing Yelu Yan enter, Youlan quickly stood up and bowed.

In Yelu Yan’s eyes, there was no one else; his heart and his gaze were entirely focused on Li Xianyun.

He walked briskly to the bedside, sat down, and called, "Xianxian, Xianxian..."

Only then did Li Xianyun slowly open her eyes, looking at Yelu Yan with a pale face, and said weakly, "Khan, why are you here? I didn’t allow them to call for you."

"What nonsense you speak. When you feel unwell, you should call for me immediately; don’t try to bear it alone."

Li Xianyun replied weakly with a "hm," managing a feeble smile, "I understand now."