The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 181 Look at the mess you’ve caused (Second Update)

Chapter 181: 181 Look at the mess you’ve caused (Second Update)

Yelu Yan’s gaze was hot and intense, so Li Xianyun could only turn her face away and not look at him.

With a light chuckle, Yelu Yan gently kissed the top of her head. His woman was truly as adorable as one could be.

When they reached the dressing table, Yelu Yan couldn’t bear to let go of Li Xianyun. Instead, he had her sit on his lap, encircling her in his arms.

The sky had already darkened, and the maid did not dare to enter without being summoned. The room was dimly lit, filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.

Li Xianyun struggled to get down, but peeking at herself in the bronze mirror, she froze.

Her neckline was wide open, and her clothes were wrinkled and disheveled, especially noticeable were the long, white expanse of her swan-like neck, which bore several red marks even under the faint light.

With some panic, Li Xianyun sorted out her neckline and looked at her neck covered in red marks, she lamented resentfully, "Look at the mess you’ve made."

She leaned close to the mirror, tilting her neck to inspect it, continuing to complain, "How can I go out and face anyone looking like this? You should at least kiss where it’s not visible."

Yelu Yan, full of remorse, replied immediately upon hearing this, "Alright."

Li Xianyun also realized the implication and, looking at him through the mirror, said, "That’s not what I mean, don’t overthink it."

Yelu Yan looked at her amusedly, "Which meaning then?"

Li Xianyun cast a sidelong glance at him—this bad man.

Li Xianyun slid off his lap and went to the wardrobe to find clothes that might cover her neck.

Knowing he had done something wrong, Yelu Yan didn’t tease her further. He followed behind her, wanting to help, yet unsure how to begin.

Li Xianyun finally found a high-necked garment and was about to change behind the screen when she saw the tall figure standing behind her; she pushed him gently, saying petulantly, "Go away, I’m going to change."

Yelu Yan touched his nose and stepped out, also calling Zhuo Ma and Youlan to light the lamps.

After Li Xianyun changed her clothes, she came out from behind the screen.

Seeing her, Youlan and Zhuo Ma blushed slightly, knowing their mistress wouldn’t change clothes for no reason, it must have been...

Li Xianyun, observing their suggestive expressions, said, "Don’t think too much, the clothing I was wearing just now got a bit dirty, so I changed."

Youlan really wanted to tell her mistress that her "protestations were too conspicuous."

As soon as Li Xianyun stepped out of the door, she saw Yelu Yan waiting at the entrance.

On seeing Li Xianyun emerge, Yelu Yan approached her with a smile, reaching out to take her hand, but Li Xianyun subtly dodged him.

Yelu Yan had no choice but to let it go.

The two arrived at the main hall for the meal. Yaduo was talking to her personal maid. Hearing footsteps, she looked up.

Li Xianyun and Yelu Yan entered, one after the other.

Yaduo observed Li Xianyun’s newly changed garment, its high neckline and slim design perfectly outlining her delicate figure.

As they neared, Li Xianyun and Yelu Yan bowed to greet Yaduo.

"Take a seat quickly; the food is going to get cold if you wait any longer," Yaduo said.

Yelu Yan moved the chair next to Yaduo for Li Xianyun to sit down, then after she was seated, he sat down beside her and said to Yaduo, "Grandson was just dealing with some public matters and was delayed, hence the late arrival."

Li Xianyun pursed her rosy lips involuntarily.

This man could lie with such effortless grace.

Yaduo served some food to Li Xianyun.

Yelu Yan served some food to Li Xianyun.

Soon, Li Xianyun’s bowl was brimming.

Li Xianyun laughed lightly, "Grandmother, your granddaughter-in-law can’t eat so much."

Yaduo’s face was full of affection, "You’re too thin, you need to eat more."

Unable to refuse the kindness, Li Xianyun simply nodded in agreement and turned her head to seek help from Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan doted on her, picked up some more food for her and said, "Grandmother is right, you’re too skinny, you should eat more."

Li Xianyun resigned herself to eating.

Yelu Yan leaned toward her, laughing softly.

Yaduo looked at Yelu Yan with a smile, noticing that since his return, he was no longer cold and detached. He had become much livelier, which filled her grandmother’s heart with joy.

While eating, Li Xianyun remembered something and turned to Yaduo, "Grandmother, the Eighth Month Festival is coming in a few days, and we need to prepare a palace banquet. Do you have any suggestions?"

Yaduo’s chopsticks didn’t stop, "I don’t have any suggestions, just go ahead and do it. As for the Grand Imperial Consort, don’t worry, I won’t let her make trouble for you."

Li Xianyun’s eyes curved into a smile, "Thank you, Grandmother."

Without the Grand Imperial Consort meddling, indeed a lot of troubles were spared.

Next, on one hand she needed to take care of the business outside the palace, and on the other hand, she had to start preparing for the August Festival’s palace banquet.

...

The meal was harmonious and joyful.

Li Xianyun really couldn’t finish the rice in her bowl, eating it grain by grain.

Yelu Yan found this both amusing and adorable, "If you don’t want to eat, then don’t force yourself. It’s better than having an upset stomach from overeating."

Li Xianyun’s eyes sparkled as she said with a smile, "Thank you, Khan."

She looked incredibly cute.

Yelu Yan really wanted to stroke her head, to kiss her face.

He looked toward Yaduo, "Grandmother, we have finished eating, we will leave first."

"Mmm, go ahead."

Yelu Yan helped Li Xianyun to stand up.

Li Xianyun suddenly remembered her promise, looked at Yaduo with a smile, "Grandmother, does your leg hurt? Shall I give you some acupuncture?"

Yaduo laughed, "It doesn’t hurt. Ever since you gave me acupuncture, my legs have felt much lighter and I haven’t felt any pain at all."

"Then do you have any discomfort in your head? Are you unable to sleep?"

Yaduo thought carefully, "No, not at all."

"Then you..."

Yelu Yan, smiling, took her small hand, "Grandmother is in good health and doesn’t need your attention, let’s go."

Saying this, he pulled Li Xianyun to walk outside.

As soon as they exited the main hall, Yelu Yan swept Li Xianyun up horizontally into his arms and headed towards the main palace.

Li Xianyun kicked her little feet, "Put me down, with so many people watching, it’s not proper."

"They’ll get used to seeing it."

Yelu Yan quickly returned to the inner chamber with Li Xianyun in his arms.

As soon as he stepped through the door, Yelu Yan set Li Xianyun down, encircled her delicate waist with one arm, and protected her small head with the other, pressing her against the wall with his large body.

In such a narrow space, Li Xianyun’s heart pounded wildly.

She glanced hastily at Yelu Yan, then fixed her gaze on the front of his robe.

Yelu Yan greedily stared at her delicate little face, finally understanding the meaning of ’a feast for the eyes’.

"Are you trying to weasel out?"

She had clearly said just a while ago that she would kiss him later.

"No, I’m not trying to weasel out," Li Xianyun explained with a gentle voice.

"Then why didn’t you want to come back with your husband?" Yelu Yan teased with a smile.

"You misunderstood me, I was just concerned about Grandmother’s health."

Yelu Yan lowered his head, almost kissing her little face, "Can you kiss your husband now then?"

Li Xianyun turned her head to the side, avoiding him, "Can I kiss you after I take a bath, is that alright?"

"You’re not deceiving your husband?"

"I’m not."

Yelu Yan then released her.

Li Xianyun left his warm, broad embrace, took out clothes from the cupboard, and went to bathe.

Yelu Yan watched her rushed departure with a smile.

He didn’t want to pressure her too much, everything in moderation. If he pushed her too hard and she got angry and refused to kiss him, what would he do then?