The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 188 No Can Do, Coquetry Is Useless (First Update)

Chapter 188: 188 No Can Do, Coquetry Is Useless (First Update)

Li Xianyun lifted her eyelids and glanced at Youlan.

Youlan understood and signaled the maids with a glance. The maids bowed to Li Xianyun and Yelu Yan before retreating from the room.

Only Li Xianyun and Yelu Yan remained in the spacious hall.

Li Xianyun put down her chopsticks, her beautiful eyes gazing intently at him.

"Husband, the Ninth Prince must have encountered me on purpose, with the sole intention of provoking you. If you issue such an edict, you will surely fall into his trap," she said.

Yelu Yan looked up at her, "I know. It’s just that, I cannot bear to see him fluttering around you."

Li Xianyun gently raised her delicate hand to grasp Yelu Yan’s slender and attractive hand, "Husband, I don’t want to cause you any trouble because of me."

Her voice was tender, her skin creamy and smooth, her eyes like autumn waters, indescribably gentle and moving.

Yelu Yan clasped her little hand in return and pulled her into his arms, letting her sit firmly on his lap.

His long and strong arm gently encircled her.

Because she was sitting on his lap, their gazes were almost level.

Yelu Yan gazed into her beautiful eyes, "How could you trouble me? I wish you would cause me more trouble and become my support."

Li Xianyun raised her little hand and gently touched Yelu Yan’s handsome chin, where stubble was beginning to show. It felt slightly itchy but not prickly to the touch.

"Husband, I know you treat me very well, so I also want to be good to you. The Ninth Prince didn’t do anything excessive, and it would be inappropriate to banish him from the Capital City without due cause. People will talk behind your back," she said.

Yelu Yan didn’t care, "If I feared people’s words, I would not have made it this far."

Li Xianyun was slightly taken aback. Before coming to Khitan, people had described Yelu Yan as a ferocious beast, cruel and brutal, fond of slaughtering cities, a merciless King of Hell.

But after coming to Khitan and interacting with Yelu Yan, she found those rumors to be extremely far-fetched.

Li Xianyun raised her little hand to cradle Yelu Yan’s handsome cheek, gently rubbing it, "But I don’t want others to speak ill of you."

She was a bit too touchy-feely, but he loved it immensely.

"Hmm."

Although she received a response from Yelu Yan, Li Xianyun knew that he was a man of great decisiveness, and changing his mind seemed somewhat difficult.

She looked at Yelu Yan with a smile, "Husband, are you in such a hurry to drive the Ninth Prince out of the Capital City because you’re afraid?"

Yelu Yan gave a light "hmmph," "Would I fear him?"

Li Xianyun stretched her tender arm around Yelu Yan’s neck, teasing, "Are you afraid I might fall for the Ninth Prince, afraid that I will be enchanted by him?"

Surprise flashed across Yelu Yan’s eyes, though Li Xianyun caught it instantly.

She hadn’t expected her words said in jest to ring true.

This was beyond Li Xianyun’s expectations.

Li Xianyun covered her mouth and started laughing joyously.

Yelu Yan’s dark complexion flushed slightly, "What are you laughing at?"

Li Xianyun continued to laugh heartily.

"Still laughing, do you believe I would..."

Li Xianyun quickly stifled her laughter, "I believe, I do believe."

Yelu Yan’s method of punishing Li Xianyun was effective and straightforward: to kiss her, hug her, and tickle her.

Li Xianyun finally managed to stop laughing and coyly looked at him, "Husband, can’t you have a bit more confidence? You’re so handsome and treat me so well, how could I possibly like someone else?"

Furthermore, that Ninth Prince didn’t take a woman’s innocence seriously, attempting to create a misunderstanding about an improper relationship between him and her from the very first encounter.

Standing there, he was like a peacock ready to display its feathers at any moment, every expression and movement seeming to say: "I am very handsome, very dashing."

It was annoying just to look at him.

Yelu Yan gazed at her unblinkingly, "Yet, you don’t like me either."

When it came to winning a woman’s heart, he was utterly clueless, whereas Yelu Qi was very skilled at it.

With him hanging around Li Xianyun, Yelu Yan really wasn’t at ease.

Li Xianyun looked at him and laughed, "I like you."

Yelu Yan froze instantly, his Adam’s apple bobbing. Her words tensed up his entire body and facial expression.

She said it so lightly, clearly not to be taken seriously.

Yelu Yan couldn’t help feeling a bit down, but his face showed no trace of it.

Li Xianyun continued to persuade, "Moreover, rest assured, I know he’s not a good person and won’t pay him any attention."

Seeing that Yelu Yan still wasn’t relenting, Li Xianyun gently shook the arm around his neck and tilted her head to look at him.

Faced with her coquettishness, Yelu Yan thoroughly enjoyed it, a smile spreading across his face, "Alright, whatever you say."

Just as Li Xianyun was about to praise him, she saw someone bringing over a roasted bun, "But there’s a condition, you have to eat another roasted bun."

Li Xianyun’s reluctance was apparent, "My husband, I’m full already."

"You were just complaining about being hungry. You’ve eaten so little; when will you ever put on weight?"

Li Xianyun cupped her delicate, puffy cheeks with both hands, tilting her head and looking playfully at Yelu Yan, "My husband, look how round my face is already, can I not eat it?"

"No, you can’t. Coquetry won’t work on me. If you don’t eat, later I’ll have someone issue an edict to the Ninth Prince."

Li Xianyun had no choice but to obediently take the roasted bun, biting into it gently and chewing slowly.

Meanwhile, she struggled to slide off Yelu Yan’s lap, but he held her tight.

Li Xianyun smiled at him, "What are you doing? I want to sit back in my original spot."

"Is it uncomfortable sitting in your husband’s lap?" Yelu Yan asked with a smile.

"Uncomfortable."

"Then just make do and stay seated. As long as it’s comfortable for me, that’s all that matters."

Is that something one would say?

"My husband, you’re really acting like a flirtatious man."

"It’s not being a flirtatious man if it’s with one’s own woman."

Yelu Yan said and lifted his chin toward her, "Eat your food, be good."

Li Xianyun picked up another roasted bun from the plate and handed it to him, "You eat too."

Yelu Yan took it from her, watching her take a bite with a smile that filled his face.

After the meal, fearing that Li Xianyun might not sleep at night after a daytime nap, Yelu Yan took her for a walk around Qingyan Pool.

Yelu Yan wrapped his arm around Li Xianyun’s slender waist and walked slowly on the cobblestone path. The moonlight stretched their shadows long, making them look even more intimate.

The evening breeze brushed gently, stirring their clothes.

Li Xianyun nestled in Yelu Yan’s broad chest, gazing at the bright moonlight that cast silver halos on the surrounding scenery, enjoying the gentle touch of the breeze on her face, her mood was entirely uplifted.

Yelu Yan looked down at her, "Tired?"

"Not tired."

"If you get tired, your husband can carry you."

Li Xianyun looked up at the tall man beside her, "Wouldn’t you get tired carrying me?"

"You’re as light as a little chick, how could I get tired?"

Li Xianyun smiled sweetly, "Then okay."

Yelu Yan crouched down in front of her, and Li Xianyun leaned over, wrapping her arms around Yelu Yan’s neck, her soft body lying on his broad back.

Yelu Yan’s rough hands cradled her tender knees, easily lifting her onto his back.

Li Xianyun looked up at the moon in the sky, as they walked, the moon seemed to walk with them.