The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 242 Why have you been gone for so long? (First update)

Chapter 242: 242 Why have you been gone for so long? (First update)

Yelu Yan looked at Li Xianyun’s bloom-like smiling face, "Why are you looking at your husband like that?"

Li Xianyun replied with a laugh, "My lord, you being this clingy is so unlike you."

"Are you disgusted with your husband?"

Yelu Yan had almost worn out this phrase with constant use.

Deep down, he was afraid Li Xianyun didn’t like him.

In Yelu Yan’s heart, aside from his looks and status that gave him an edge, he considered himself at a disadvantage in all other areas—he was twelve years older than her, rather stiff and solemn by nature, not good at saying sweet nothings, let alone making others happy. These insecurities made him anxious all the time.

Li Xianyun raised her hands to cradle Yelu Yan’s handsome cheek and caressed it gently, her voice tender, "Why would I? I like it when you cling to me."

She always liked to rub the face of those she was fond of; both Junjun and Nannan had their faces often caressed by her when they were little.

"Why were you gone for so long?"

"Negotiating, and also took the opportunity to treat a patient."

As Li Xianyun spoke, she showed the contract that was on the desk to Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan held her with one arm and took the contract with the other, examining it closely.

Li Xianyun always found him most attractive when he was concentrating on his work—calm and composed, strategizing behind the scenes as though his presence alone could solve any problem, radiating a full sense of security.

After looking over the contract, Yelu Yan placed it on the desk and wrapped her in his embrace.

"A seventy-thirty split, and they actually agreed?"

"All thanks to my ’golden tongue’ which is not easily swayed, impressive, right?"

Yelu Yan gently pecked her blushing lips a few times, "My Xianxian is truly remarkable."

Li Xianyun smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling and shy.

"And you also treated a patient?"

Li Xianyun reached up to touch his chin, where a faint stubble tickled her hand slightly.

"Mhm."

"Was it a man or a woman?"

Li Xianyun, absorbed in the feeling of Yelu Yan’s stubble, didn’t notice the probing in his tiger-like eyes.

"A man."

"What kind of person was he?"

Only then did Li Xianyun realize something was off with him and looked up at him with a smile.

Yelu Yan’s lips curved upwards, "Go on."

Li Xianyun cleared her throat and said earnestly, "He is the Family Head of Xingfang Restaurant. Handsome and dashing, graceful and charming; truly a man who is adored by all, and makes flowers bloom at his sight."

"You..."

Li Xianyun extended her delicate arms to circle Yelu Yan’s strong neck, "Are you satisfied with how I praised him, my lord?"

Yelu Yan watched her with a trace of a smile in his eyes, "Are you asking for a tickle?"

This statement was rather suggestive.

Li Xianyun quickly shook her head and laughed, "Alright, alright, you win. The Family Head of Xingfang Restaurant has a gourd-sized abscess on his chin. Are you still worried, my lord?"

Yelu Yan tightened his hold on her, the curve of his mouth deepening, "Who said your husband is worried?"

Li Xianyun watched him laugh, seeing all his little thoughts in her eyes.

Yelu Yan fondly hovered over Li Xianyun’s small face, his gaze dropping to her blushing lips, slowly moving closer.

In a burst of playful spirit, Li Xianyun tightened the arms she had hung around Yelu Yan’s neck and quickly pressed her lips against his with a kiss.

Just as she was about to pull away, someone’s big hand clasped her small head and another circled her willowy waist—a deep kiss ensnared her.

Yelu Yan eagerly conveyed his warmth and longing with the tip of his tongue.

Li Xianyun couldn’t help but moan softly, opening her lips to let him devour and invade; her eyelashes trembled fiercely, aroused by passion.

The carriage creaked forward, the Border Market bustling with noise, but in the hearts and eyes of the two lovers, there was only each other—one offering everything without reservation, the other taking fiercely and domineeringly.

At the moment when both couldn’t care less, recklessly indulging in each other’s affection, the carriage abruptly came to a stop.

The crowd was noisy and restless, the cacophony impossible to ignore.

Li Xianyun’s remaining rationality finally returned, and her pale white hand gently pushed against his firm arm.

However, the person in question was immovable like a mountain, so Li Xianyun was left with no choice but to lightly bite his lip and let out a soft "Mmm."

Yelu Yan seemed reluctant to end their moment and dissatisfiedly sucked on her tender lips before finally lifting his head slightly, still holding her tight.

The woman’s soft, water-like body and the man’s hard, stone-like chest were pressed tightly together, squeezing each other, leaving no room for air.

Yelu Yan did not hide his yearning, and with a hoarse voice asked, "What’s wrong?"

"Is something happening outside?"

Li Xianyun turned her head toward the direction of the carriage window, presenting her lovely profile and pale delicate ear to him.

Her earlobe was soft and tender, with a small earring hole on it.

Yelu Yan had seen Li Xianyun wearing earrings before, the small lilac-flower-like ornaments swaying lightly, making her look both lively and adorable.

The two of them were very close, and Yelu Yan, fascinated, pecked her tender, smooth cheek with varying degrees of gentleness and intensity.

Why was kissing her never enough, as if no matter what he did, he could not fully express his overflowing love?

Li Xianyun wanted to listen to the noises outside, but the man kept causing distractions.

Li Xianyun raised her pale hand to cradle his face, playfully scolding, "Husband, behave."

Yelu Yan nodded with a smile.

Li Xianyun placed her hand on his shoulder and continued to listen attentively.

It seemed that something had happened up ahead, blocking the road.

The crowd at the street corner, where two bodies had been discovered, was abuzz with speculation and gossip.

"Did you see the bodies of those two people?"

"Of course, I saw them; it was I who found them. They were sitting in the corner with their heads drooping; I thought they were asleep. It wasn’t until I got closer that I noticed they had both been cut at the throat, with blood all over their chests."

"Killed with a single slash, looks like they’ve crossed paths with a master this time."

Someone who recognized the man with the large mole chimed in, "These two had done nothing but evil deeds. They died deservedly."

"Isn’t that so? As they say, ’Heaven sees what we do’—it’s better not to commit evil deeds because eventually, karma will come."

"Well said."

As Li Xianyun was listening to the commotion outside, the man suddenly took her tender, pale earlobe into his mouth.

"Mmm..." Li Xianyun couldn’t help but let out a soft moan and chided, "Husband..."

Li Xianyun pushed him with her hand, turning her head toward him.

Yelu Yan gazed at her intently, expressing his dissatisfaction, "Aren’t you missing your husband at all?"

This clingy creature; they had only been apart for a couple of hours.

Li Xianyun watched him with a smile in her eyes. When he was passionate, every inch of his face was taut, his deep tiger eyes shone brightly, as if he was about to devour someone.

"I have."

Li Xianyun’s response was nonchalant, but at least her actions were somewhat satisfying.

Li Xianyun drew her arms tighter, leaned in, and pecked his moist, warm lips, as quick as a dragonfly skimming the water.

Clearly unsatisfied with this, he fiercely captured her lips, sweeping and invading relentlessly.

Li Xianyun was forced to open her mouth, allowing his breath to merge into the chaos.

...

The carriage arrived at the northern region of Tianshui County and slowly came to a stop. Jinwu’s voice could be heard from outside, "Master, we’ve arrived."

An abrupt sound of something heavy hitting the floor came from inside.

Immediately after, Yelu Yan’s husky voice answered, "Understood."

Yelu Yan, carelessly squatting down, straightened Li Xianyun’s skirts.

Li Xianyun then frantically fixed her largely opened robes, her face blushing so much that it looked as though it could drip water.

From the Border Market to Tianshui County, it took an hour, and during that hour, the man was like a starving wolf, never resting for a moment.

Yelu Yan kissed her, coaxed her, pleaded with her, and Li Xianyun, as if bewitched by Yelu Yan, let him have his way.