The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 164 Don’t you still want to be unable to divorce in the future? (First update)

Chapter 164: 164 Don’t you still want to be unable to divorce in the future? (First update)

Li Xianyun had someone bring in pastries and candied apricot kernels, which were placed on the table in the main hall.

Just as they were arranged, Yaduo came in, having changed her clothes.

She was attracted by the snacks on the table.

The pastries were made into green flower shapes, yellow stars, and there were also yellow candied fruits.

Yaduo asked, "What kind of snacks are these? They look delicious."

Li Xianyun smiled and said, "The green ones are mung bean cakes, the yellow ones are date cakes, and the candied fruits are in the bowl."

That morning, she had sent most of the mung bean cakes and date cakes to the Ice Porridge Shop, making sure to leave some for the people in the palace.

The candied fruit was made by Li Xianyun the day before, stored in porcelain jars; it was covered with greased paper, securely sealed with a lid on top, which kept it fresh for a long time without worrying about it going bad quickly.

Whether it’s six months or three, the candied fruit is still edible.

Yaduo took a piece of mung bean cake and bit into it; it crumbled upon entering her mouth, melting on the tip of her tongue, with a sweet and gently bean fragrance, the taste was superb.

Yaduo kept sighing while eating.

She picked up a date cake to try next, and it was a different sensation compared to the mung bean cake.

Soft and slightly sticky, with a rich date flavor, sweet and tender, it was very delicious.

Yaduo said with a smile, "Xianxian, from where did you invite this kitchen maid? Her culinary skills are truly exceptional; go let Grandmother see."

Zhuo Ma couldn’t help but interject, "Our ancestor usually has a keen eye for people, but she seems to have missed the mark today."

Zhuo Ma was brought up by Yaduo herself, known for her attentiveness and simple goodness along with her martial arts skills; therefore, Yaduo sent her to serve Yelu Yan.

As a result, Zhuo Ma was very affectionate towards Yaduo and spoke more freely.

Yaduo looked at Zhuo Ma with a smile and said, "You cheeky girl, don’t beat around the bush, just tell me."

Zhuo Ma replied with a smile, "Ancestor, aren’t you looking for a pastry chef? The chef you seek is far away, yet near at hand, yet you haven’t noticed it."

Yaduo, being an astute person, immediately widened her eyes and looked at Li Xianyun.

"Xianxian, the person who made these pastries, it wouldn’t be you, would it?"

Li Xianyun’s smile was as charming as a flower as she said, "This granddaughter-in-law wouldn’t dare take the credit from the kitchen maids; they made the pastries. I only gave some guidance at the beginning."

So modest, and not claiming the credit, Yaduo looked at Li Xianyun with even greater respect.

"What other surprises do you have in store for Grandmother?"

And isn’t that surprise already here?

Zhuo Ma pointed to the candied fruits on the plate and said with a laugh, "Ancestor, try the candied apricot kernels, they were made by our master herself."

Yaduo gently picked one up, put it in her mouth, chewed a few times, nodded and said, "Not bad, delicious."

As she spoke, she picked up another and chewed on it, saying, "Ayan is fortunate to have you; you’re a blessing."

They laughed and talked together, and the room was filled with a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

When Yelu Yan heard the news and rushed over, he heard laughter coming from the main hall; it seemed the two were getting along well.

Actually, when he learned that Yaduo had returned to the palace and caused an uproar in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he was a bit worried that the two might harbor grudges over the incident.

Anxious, he hurried over, only to return to such a scene.

It seemed he had worried for nothing.

As Yelu Yan walked in, all the Palace Attendants in the room knelt down and saluted him with a bent arm, saying, "Greetings, Khan."

Li Xianyun was sitting and chatting with Yaduo; she too stood up and saluted Yelu Yan with a bent arm.

Even though Yelu Yan had excused her from saluting, with the elder matriarch present, it wouldn’t do to show disrespect or come off as arrogant and spoiled.

As soon as Yelu Yan entered, he looked at Li Xianyun with a smile.

Yaduo saw the whole scene, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.

Yelu Yan looked toward Yaduo and smiled, saying, "Grandmother, why didn’t you say a word before coming to Shangjing?"

The grandchild and grandmother had connived with Jinwu to stage their play.

Yaduo glanced at him sideways.

"What, you’re unhappy that your grandmother is back in the capital, afraid she’ll be an eyesore?"

"How could that be?"

Yelu Yan said as he walked over to Li Xianyun, raised his hand to feign holding her forearm, and gestured for her to sit down.

After Li Xianyun sat down, Yelu Yan also took a seat, right beside her.

Yelu Yan seemed to have formed a habit; whenever he sat beside Li Xianyun, he always liked to rest his arm over the back of her chair.

He was filled with a wild energy, yet there was a hint of laziness.

Li Xianyun glanced at his arm.

That meant she wanted him to hold back a bit in front of the elder.

Yelu Yan had no choice but to lower his arm and casually picked up a piece of candied fruit from the desk to eat.

At first, Yaduo hadn’t thought much of it, but seeing the two young people together, a perfect match of handsome youth and beautiful lady, made it hard not to blossom with joy.

"You came back so early, have you been neglecting your duties again?"

Yelu Yan picked up another piece of candied fruit and ate it, his lips curving upwards.

"This grandchild has always been diligent, tirelessly toiling away, Grandmother need only inspect; if any lies are spoken, Grandmother can slap my hand as she did when I was a child."

Yaduo "hmpf"ed, pointed at Yelu Yan, and said to Li Xianyun, "This rascal, when he was a child, I only beat him once, and he held a grudge. It’s been so many years, and he still brings up these old trivial matters. If I don’t give him a beating, it would be unfair to all the years he’s mentioned it."

At such times, Li Xianyun naturally couldn’t speak up, only offering a slight smile with pursed lips.

But in her heart, she couldn’t help but be amazed by how harmonious the grandchild and grandmother’s relationship was.

Yelu Yan, with a smile lingering in his eyes, looked at Li Xianyun and said to Yaduo, "The journey must have been tiring for you. Let me have Xianxian tidy up your palace chambers."

Yaduo had previously lived in the palace as well and had her own sleeping quarters.

Upon hearing this, Yaduo pursed her lips.

"You two are so eager to get rid of this old lady. Why would I come back then? Might as well have stayed away."

Yelu Yan chuckled, saying, "Alright, alright, everything as you wish, you may stay wherever you please."

His voice was gentle and cheerful, teasing the "old child."

Yaduo looked toward the direction of the side hall.

"I’ll stay in the side hall, and you two can reside in the main hall."

Li Xianyun turned to look at Yelu Yan, her eyes clearly conveying a message.

Understanding her, Yelu Yan said to Yaduo, "Grandmother, the two of us don’t live together."

Upon hearing this, Yaduo’s expression instantly became serious, and she said coldly, "Isn’t this nonsense?!"

Yelu Yan turned to Li Xianyun and said, "Xianxian, you go out first."

"But..."

"It’s alright."

Li Xianyun bowed to Yaduo and then walked out, but she didn’t go far, instead standing by the doorway where she could avoid being seen.

She only heard Yaduo’s cold voice saying, "Since you two are married, why don’t you live together? Or do you both have other ideas?"

The sonorous voice of Yelu Yan came through, saying, "No, it’s just that the great affairs are not yet accomplished, and I don’t want to be entangled in romantic affairs."

Li Xianyun lightly pursed her lips, knowing it was Yelu Yan who, out of consideration for her feelings, had not lived together with her, yet he took all the responsibility upon himself.

"I knew it was your doing. When I arranged your marriage, you made every excuse in the book, and it was always this reason. Now that you’re married, it’s still the same," Yaduo said coldly. "I raised you with great care, only to find out you turned out so irresponsible. Marriage is not child’s play! Since you’ve married someone, you should treat her well. Are you thinking about divorce in the future?"