The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 154 Are you tired of Ben Khan’s nagging? (One more update)

Chapter 154: 154 Are you tired of Ben Khan’s nagging? (One more update)

Yelu Yan’s fingertips occasionally brushed against Li Xianyun’s ear tips and neck as he tied her hair.

His fingertips were rough, whereas her skin was so tender it seemed that a puff could break it.

A blush gradually spread across Li Xianyun’s ears.

Yelu Yan carefully tied Li Xianyun’s jet-black hair.

He moved in front of Li Xianyun to check the hair, finding it neatly tied without any stray strands, save for a lock of hair near the temple that could not be tied back.

Yelu Yan bent down and gently gathered the stray strands of hair behind her ear with his hand.

His sudden closeness made Li Xianyun somewhat at a loss; her hands on her lap involuntarily moved, and she shifted her gaze to the side, trying to avoid his.

However, after Yelu Yan finished gathering her hair, he didn’t straighten up.

From the corner of her eye, Li Xianyun could clearly see Yelu Yan looking at her with a smile.

Being stared at so directly and from such a close distance, Li Xianyun felt a bit embarrassed, her ear tips growing warm.

This man really was...

Having no escape, Li Xianyun had no choice but to meet his gaze and fell into a pair of deep and bright tiger-like eyes.

The two were so close, she could even see herself reflected in the deep pools of his pupils.

Their breaths mingled.

With just a slight lean forward, Yelu Yan could kiss her tender, red lips.

He was indeed contemplating the same, and the emergence of such thoughts made him somewhat reckless.

Li Xianyun saw Yelu Yan’s eyes inching closer and knew that if she didn’t stop him, this man would kiss her.

Her heart pounding fiercely, she feigned calmness and parted her lips to say, "Khan, are we done?"

Yelu Yan had no choice but to halt his advancing motion, slowly straightening up, his attractive Adam’s apple moving slightly as he replied, "Yes, we’re done."

Li Xianyun let out a soft sigh of relief and lifted her delicate white hands to touch her head.

Her hands were small, white, and tender, as pure and clean as she was.

Despite Yelu Yan being a rough man, he had done a pretty good job with her hair.

It was smooth and neat.

"Thank you, Khan."

Li Xianyun said as she stood up, looking up at Yelu Yan, "Khan, I will take my leave now."

"Mm, I will see you out," he replied.

It was only a few steps away and didn’t require an escort.

Since last night, Yelu Yan had suddenly become somewhat clingy.

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan and said, "Khan, you are busy with state affairs, perhaps you shouldn’t..."

Yelu Yan gazed at Li Xianyun, smiling as he said, "Xianxian, don’t always try to send me away."

Li Xianyun paused for a moment before replying, "I did not mean to send you away; I just do not wish to delay your handling of state affairs."

"It won’t be a delay, don’t worry," Yelu Yan said softly, looking at her.

Li Xianyun said no more.

Side by side, the two walked to the entrance of the Khan Palace.

Bater had already prepared the carriage and set the mounting stool.

Zhuo Ma and Youlan had also changed into their clothes early.

Since Li Xianyun was still going through her monthly cycle, it was inconvenient to ride a horse, so she had to take the carriage.

Yelu Yan and Li Xianyun approached the carriage together.

As Li Xianyun lifted her foot to step into the carriage, her hand was gently grasped by a rough, larger hand from below.

She looked at the owner of that hand.

He stood tall, looking at her with indulgence.

"Watch your step, don’t miss it."

"Mm."

Yelu Yan helped her onto the carriage and then released his hand.

Li Xianyun seated herself in the carriage, opened the window, lifted the curtain, and looked towards Yelu Yan, saying, "Khan, your consort is leaving."

"Hmm, be careful out there."

"Alright."

Li Xianyun turned to gaze at Youlan and Zhuo Ma.

The two girls didn’t dare to board the carriage without Yelu Yan’s permission.

Yelu Yan, looking at Bater and his party, spoke indifferently, "Take good care of the princess. If she happens to suffer any bumps or bruises, it’s on you."

Startled, Zhuo Ma, Youlan, and Bater hurriedly bowed in salute, responding, "Yes."

Li Xianyun smiled charmingly, her red lips parting as she spoke, "Khan, your consort is no child to get so easily bruised or hurt."

Just moments ago, Yelu Yan had issued commands with stern seriousness, but now the corners of his mouth curved up as he responded, "You are even more trouble than a child."

A child could be held and cuddled, could be made to stay close at all times, but she could never sit still for a moment; she was always out of his sight, making him worry.

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyun huffed lightly, appearing utterly unconvinced.

Adorable, indeed.

Yelu Yan couldn’t help but chuckle softly, persisting in his concerned reminders, "Remember to drink water and eat well."

Just yesterday at the restaurant, Li Xianyun drank plenty of water and ate a good deal, an obvious sign she had not been eating properly, neglecting herself.

Li Xianyun was surprised he even remembered such trivial matters, replying, "I know."

"Tired of this Khan’s nagging?

Li Xianyun, who also harbored a hint of rebellion, wanted to retort, "Isn’t it just nagging?" but she lacked the courage to do so.

"Not at all, the Khan is wise and valiant, far from nagging," Li Xianyun flattered him.

She paused before adding, "Khan, please allow Youlan and Zhuo Ma to board."

Any further dawdling, and who knows when they would be able to leave the palace.

Yelu Yan glanced at the two of them.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma quickly bowed respectfully to Yelu Yan, then stepped up into the carriage.

Li Xianyun said with a smile, "Khan, your consort is leaving."

This was already the third time she had said such words.

But the party hadn’t yet departed.

Yelu Yan "Hmm"ed in acknowledgment.

Bater bowed to Yelu Yan, then took his place as the coachman, and with a "Giddy up," the carriage slowly set off.

In her heart, Li Xianyun felt relieved that they were finally on their way.

She waved a small hand towards Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan also raised his hand and waved back at her.

Jinwu was astonished to the point his jaw nearly dropped; he had never seen the Khan make such a tender gesture.

After the carriage disappeared around the corner, Yelu Yan directed his orders to a guard, "Have the Imperial City Division send the detailed records of Houliang and Crown Prince Murong Ce of Houliang to the Hall of Diligent Governance; this Khan wants to read them."

The Imperial City Division was the intelligence agency of the Khitan, holding records of every nation and key figures within.

Since the establishment of their state, the Khitan had set up this institution with the aim of keeping informed about the affairs of other nations—a forewarned strategy ensuring victory in every battle.

The guard bowed in salute, saying, "Yes!"

Yelu Yan looked at Jinwu, instructing, "Go to Mount Tian immediately with your men and bring back the old ancestress to the capital."

The old ancestress mentioned by Yelu Yan was his grandmother Yaduo.

Yelu Yan, who had not won the favor of Guli since childhood, was brought up by his grandmother, hence he shared a close bond with her.

After ascending to the Khan position, Yelu Yan had arranged for a palace on Mount Tian for Yaduo, allowing her to live out her days in comfort.

Perplexed, Jinwu wondered why the old ancestress, who was comfortably settled on Mount Tian, suddenly had to be brought back.

Respectfully, Jinwu said, "Khan, the old ancestress is very comfortable on Mount Tian. I fear she may not wish to return with me."

Yaduo was known to be capricious and obstinate; apart from Yelu Yan, no one else could persuade her to do anything she did not want to.

Yelu Yan said flatly, "Just tell the old ancestress that this Khan has taken a liking to a woman, but that woman does not reciprocate. Ask her to come back and lend me a hand. If she doesn’t return soon, her granddaughter-in-law will be gone."