The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 245 Last time was perfunctory, this time it’s real (second update)

Chapter 245: 245 Last time was perfunctory, this time it’s real (second update)

After Li Xianyun had taken care of the matters, it was already late into the night. The heavens were devoid of light, and the usually clamorous autumn insects couldn’t even be bothered to chirp, making the entire night oppressively silent and stifling, leaving one gasping for air.

Yelu Yan still hadn’t returned.

Upon returning to the main building, Li Xianyun had the maid prepare hot water, and then she went to wash up.

Once she finished washing up, the bathtub was filled with water, into which a few drops of fragrant oils had been added, the faint scent enveloping her nostrils.

Li Xianyun sat in the bathtub, letting the warm water envelope her.

After a taxing day, soaking in a hot bath should have been a very comfortable experience, but Li Xianyun, worried about Yelu Yan, was in no mood to enjoy it.

After washing, she didn’t linger in the water, but got out of the bathtub, wrapped her hair, dried the droplets off her body, put on a soft sleeping garment, and sat down in front of the copper mirror to dry her hair.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma came in to fold the screen, scooped out the water from the bathtub with a ladle, poured it into buckets, and then carried them out to dispose of it.

Although Li Xianyun was drying her hair with a towel, she kept an eye on the noises outside.

Whenever there were footsteps outside, Li Xianyun couldn’t help but look towards the door.

Listening carefully, these footsteps seemed too soft, not like Yelu Yan’s steady and powerful stride, so Li Xianyun continued to dry her hair with a touch of disappointment.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma were squatting on the floor, wiping up the splashed droplets with a soft cloth.

Zhuo Ma was the first to notice Li Xianyun’s unease and nudged Youlan’s hand with the back of her own, giving her a suggestive glance.

Youlan looked over and quickly understood, speaking in a hushed tone, "The mistress is worried about the Khan."

Zhuo Ma laughed, "The Khan would surely be overjoyed if he knew."

Youlan nodded in agreement, smiling.

After Li Xianyun had dried her hair, she picked up the wooden comb to comb it.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma had already tidied up the inner room.

Youlan looked at Li Xianyun, "Mistress, do you want this servant to comb your hair for you?"

Li Xianyun’s movements didn’t stop as she continued to groom her hair, "No need, you may go."

The two maids curtsied and silently withdrew.

When the room was left with only her, Li Xianyun let out a soft sigh.

"Why the sigh?" came Yelu Yan’s pleasant and magnetic voice.

Li Xianyun turned her head in surprise and saw Yelu Yan striding towards her with a smile, carrying the longing of a reunion after a long separation.

They had been apart for only half a day, yet Yelu Yan had missed her terribly.

Yelu Yan’s eyes were rimmed red, bearing the look of one who had traveled through dust and wind.

Li Xianyun put down the comb and ran towards Yelu Yan, jumping onto him like a little monkey, her legs wrapped around his waist.

The action was a bit too vigorous, straining the muscles at the base of her thigh, and Li Xianyun’s face flushed with pain.

Yelu Yan was always the first to notice any discomfort in Li Xianyun, "Does it hurt?"

"Mhmm."

Yelu Yan, while speaking, lifted Li Xianyun and carried her horizontally in his arms, "Next time, don’t be so reckless, understand?"

Li Xianyun nodded with a smile, "My lord, I’ve missed you."

The previous time it was perfunctory, but this time it was genuine.

Yelu Yan smiled very happily, his eyes almost squinting into slits, "Zhuo Ma has already told your husband."

Li Xianyun leaned her little head on Yelu Yan’s shoulder, "My lord, you’ve come back very late today."

This soft complaint was more affectionate than a thousand words of sweet sentiment.

Yelu Yan turned his head to look at Li Xianyun’s soft, pink cheeks, fresh like a lotus out of water, tender enough to squeeze water out of.

Li Xianyun looked up at him.

The gazes of the two met, forming a certain tacit understanding.

Yelu Yan bent down his head and gently captured Li Xianyun’s delicate red lips, a soft kiss descending upon her.

Li Xianyun closed her eyes, parted her lips, and sought to brush away the chill he had brought in from outside with the warmth of her tongue.

Yelu Yan’s voice held a muffled sound; Li Xianyun was a seductress.

Seductresses are always bold and impassioned.

After an intense deep kiss, Yelu Yan slightly lifted his head.

Li Xianyun slowly opened her eyes and gently bit her moist lips, looking at him shyly yet eagerly.

Yelu Yan’s Adam’s apple bobbed, "Xianxian, when did you become so bold?"

"Does my lord still like it?"

"I like it to death."

Yelu Yan said and bent down to fiercely capture Li Xianyun’s lips, holding her as they walked towards the bed.

The two had barely reached the bedside when they tumbled together into a whirl of chaos.

Much later, Li Xianyun trembled with fear, and Yelu Yan forced himself to stop, pulling the thin quilt over her, covering her up.

He feared that if he kept looking at her, he would again lose control over himself.

Yelu Yan kissed Li Xianyun’s forehead, smiling teasingly, "Weren’t you quite the temptress? Why are you scared now?"

Li Xianyun’s face flushed, "It’s all because you’re too beastly."

Yelu Yan looked at her and laughed, admitting it.

He picked up Li Xianyun’s small hand and played with it.

Li Xianyun nestled in his arms, gazing at his well-defined fingers, wondering how someone’s hand could be so handsome.

"My lord, did you make any gains today?"

Yelu Yan had been waiting for her to ask. He smiled and replied, "We raided a gathering place of the bandits, killed a good number of them, but we let one escape. They will be more cautious from now on, and probably won’t stir up trouble again in the near term."

But the situation in the capital couldn’t wait for anyone. He and Li Xianyun had to return in a couple of days; he didn’t have the luxury to spend too much time contending with bandits.

Li Xianyun thought of something and smiled, "My lord, today I caught a dozen spies. Many of them are highly skilled in martial arts and have been blending in Tianshui County for many years. If you interrogate them, perhaps you can extract some information related to the bandits."

Yelu Yan gently scraped Li Xianyun’s nose with his head lowered, laughing, "How is my Xianxian so clever?"

Li Xianyun chuckled, "My lord, I’m not a child, there’s no need to always praise me like this."

Yelu Yan pecked her lips and said domineeringly, "My woman, I’ll praise as I please."

Li Xianyun smiled and glanced sideways at him.

Yelu Yan continued to play with Li Xianyun’s small hand, gently exploring her cute and delicate fingernails with his thumb, "Were they sent by Murong Ce?"

Li Xianyun looked up at him and nodded; nothing could be hidden from him.

Yelu Yan’s eyes darkened, "What do you plan to do?"

"This person named Xiang Rong has been with Murong Ce since childhood, ruthless and steadfast in will. It will be difficult to win her over or to interrogate anything substantive out of her. In a few days, after abolishing her martial skills, we’ll release her. Murong is naturally suspicious and will surely not trust her anymore. Let them fight among themselves then."

Yelu Yan eyed Li Xianyun, recognizing her decisive and strategic way of handling matters. If she had been a man, she would have accomplished even greater feats.

Yelu Yan smiled, "The person you asked me to investigate last time..."

He purposefully paused, looking at Li Xianyun.

Li Xianyun looked up at him and said with a smile, "Hurry up, don’t leave me in suspense."

"Has been rescued."

Li Xianyun was ecstatic, rolling over to lie on the bed, looking at Yelu Yan with a laugh, "Where are they now?"

"I’ve already sent people to take them home."

Li Xianyun laughed happily, "That’s great, Huye’s wife must be very happy, and their child is saved too."

After speaking, Li Xianyun realized Yelu Yan was staring at her with a strange expression.

Li Xianyun looked down and realized her clothing neckline was wide open.