The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 132 Xiaohei, let sister give you a hug (first update)

Chapter 132: 132 Xiaohei, let sister give you a hug (first update)

Yelu Yan looked at Youlan and said in a calm voice, "Write down everyone who has ever bullied the princess back then. As Khan, I will certainly not let them off so easily."

With joy, Youlan responded, "Yes!"

"Do not let the princess know about the words you told me," Yelu Yan said softly.

Li Xianyun appeared fragile but was actually very strong-willed, as she did not want others to see her vulnerable side. Thus, he pretended to be unaware.

Youlan said respectfully, "Yes."

After giving his instructions, Yelu Yan then returned to the inner chamber.

Zhuo Ma, who had been watching by the bed, hurriedly stood up, knelt and bowed in salute.

Yelu Yan walked to the bedside, gazing at the little figure on the bed, her face pallid and her brows knitted in discomfort.

He raised his hand slightly.

Understanding his gesture, Zhuo Ma immediately bowed and left, closing the door from the outside.

Yelu Yan sat by the bed, looking down at the pitiful woman lying there.

She loved to laugh and always had a carefree appearance, but unexpectedly, so many unpleasant things had happened to her.

As soon as Yelu Yan sat down, Li Xianyun moved closer, her tender and exquisite body pressing tightly against him. She murmured, "Xiaobai, sister is in pain, let me hold you."

Without much hesitation, Yelu Yan removed his shoes and slowly lay down on the bed.

The moment he lay down, Li Xianyun snuggled up to him, curling into a ball with her small face pressing tightly against his chest.

Her warm breath, separated by only a layer of thin fabric, scorched his skin.

Goosebumps rose all over Yelu Yan’s body, and involuntarily his Adam’s apple bobbed.

He gently embraced Li Xianyun, her fragility making his movements tender.

Yelu Yan pulled the light blanket over her belly.

He also picked up the hand warmer that had fallen onto the bed, gently pressing it against her stomach.

Finally, Li Xianyun felt some relief, and her brows gradually unfolded.

Yelu Yan leaned down, his eyes brimming with compassion as he stared at her small head.

Gently resting his head on top of hers, he rubbed it softly and full of pity, whispering to himself, "Xianxian, it’s all in the past now. From now on, your husband will never let you suffer any more grievances."

Li Xianyun shifted closer within Yelu Yan’s embrace, placing her small hand on his sturdy waist.

Yelu Yan lifted his hand to stroke her small head and gently held her in his arms.

His chin, adorned in blue, gently rested on her small head, feeling Li Xianyun’s increasingly steady breathing.

Yelu Yan had never felt as peaceful and content as he did today.

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The following morning, Li Xianyun woke from her sleep feeling refreshed and almost transformed.

Every time her monthly period came, it would cause pain for an entire day, but the memories of pain from last night were few.

Especially after falling asleep in the latter half of the night, she felt tightly wrapped up in something warm, giving her a very solid and secure feeling.

Li Xianyun got out of bed to put on her shoes and called out, "Youlan, Zhuo Ma."

Upon hearing her, the two hurried in with a wooden basin and towel, along with other washing implements already prepared.

At the same time, a maid from the outer room rushed out.

Seeing that Li Xianyun’s face was no longer pale and had returned to its usual complexion, Youlan and Zhuo Ma finally felt reassured.

Youlan placed the wooden basin on the stand and came over to ask, "My lady, how are you feeling now?"

Li Xianyun stood up and straightened her clothes, replying, "Much better. After I fell asleep, my whole body felt warm, and I even had a beautiful dream."

For the first time, she felt that her menstrual cycle was not so unbearable, which was a sensation she had ever experienced before.

Li Xianyun walked over to the basin and dipped her small hand into the warm water. The gentle sunlight filtering through the window cast beautiful patterns of light dancing on the water surface.

Her delicate and fair hand appeared even more dainty within the clear water.

"Did you cover me with a blanket last night?" Li Xianyun asked while washing her small hands.

"No."

The Khan had stayed in the inner chamber all night and only came out this morning after daylight.

So they had no idea what had happened inside the inner chamber.

Zhuo Ma asked, "My lady, did you notice anything unusual last night?"

Li Xianyun looked up and thought for a moment before saying, "Other than feeling less pain, nothing else."

Li Xianyun turned her head and saw the secretive looks on the faces of the two people and asked, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Youlan said awkwardly with a laugh, "Nothing in particular, it’s just that the princess’s body is getting better, and we are truly happy from the bottom of our hearts."

Zhuo Ma chimed in, "Indeed, truly happy from the bottom of our hearts."

This morning, Yelu Yan came out from the inner chamber and forbade them from revealing to Li Xianyun that he had spent the entire night there.

Since the Khan had spoken, how dare they disobey?

After Li Xianyun had finished washing and grooming herself, she sat beside the bronze mirror to put on her makeup.

She raised her pale, delicate hand and organized her hair, asking, "What time did the Khan leave last night?"

Youlan glanced at Zhuo Ma and said, "After you fell asleep, the Khan left."

"Hmm."

Li Xianyun picked up a wooden comb and combed through her waterfall-like, thick black hair.

That’s good.

Otherwise, she would have felt very guilty.

Li Xianyun gathered her hair high up and tied it into a bun.

Seeing this, Youlan asked with concern, "My lady, are you going out of the palace today?"

"Yes."

"But your health..."

"It’s fine, I always feel worse on the first day of my period, but it gets better after that."

While putting on her makeup, Li Xianyun asked, "Did the Chief have the pastries loaded onto the cart?"

Yesterday morning when they left the palace, Li Xianyun had instructed the kitchen to make pastries using the method she taught them, planning to continue selling them at the Ice Porridge Shop today.

The kitchen maids were indeed clever, learning quickly; by 11 AM yesterday, they had made quite a few pastries and even boasted to Li Xianyun about them, their expressions pure and endearing.

Zhuo Ma replied, "To reply to my lady, thinking that you were not well and would not leave the palace today, I took the liberty of ordering the palace servants to load the pastries onto the cart, and sent Bater personally to deliver them to the Ice Porridge Shop."

Li Xianyun paused for a moment before saying, "That’s fine, then let’s go directly to Shitoutun."

She wanted to see the Drying Room and start buying grapes in large quantities.

While the three were talking, Yelu Yan strode in.

The maid who had just left from the side hall had sent a palace servant to report to Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan had specifically instructed that if the princess awoke, someone should be sent to inform him immediately.

When the palace servant went to the Hall of Diligent Governance to report, he found Yelu Yan scolding his ministers.

Two ministers were groveling on the ground, trembling with fear.

The other ministers stood respectfully on both sides, hands hanging down, eyes downcast, not daring to make a sound.

Those two ministers had played favorites and were corrupt and derelict in their duty regarding tax collection.

Yelu Yan, learning of this, was furious and scolded the two men in front of his other ministers to set an example and issue a warning to others.

The palace servant who came to deliver the message saw Yelu Yan in such a raging temper that he couldn’t help but feel terrified and thought:

This is it, I’m going to provoke the Khan’s ire, will the Khan take it out on me?

The more he thought about it, the more scared he got, and cold sweat started beading on his forehead.