The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 261 You just found out (second update)

Chapter 261: 261 You just found out (second update)

Ma Zhaoming let the officials go ahead, while he walked toward Li Xianyun, "Sister-in-law."

No one had called her that before, and Li Xianyun felt a warmth on her face, "I’ve heard that Master Ma is open-minded and willing to accept advice. Just now, I saw the laborers measuring with wooden sticks when building the wall. Those sticks aren’t completely straight, which will definitely lead to errors. There is a method that could avoid this margin of error. Would Master Ma like to hear it?"

She spoke with confidence and modesty, making her company feel very comfortable.

"Please speak, sister-in-law."

Li Xianyun approached a section of the wall which was being built, "If you want to ensure that the wall and the ground are perpendicular, you can tie a brick to each end of a thick hemp rope and hang it from the top of the wall. By letting it fall straight down, you can see whether the wall is vertical. Moreover, to ensure that a row of bricks is laid flat, the same thick hemp rope can be used to establish the line. This will make things much easier."

A look of pleasant surprise crossed Ma Zhaoming’s face. How could a woman sheltered in her boudoir know about building walls? Could it be that the plans were designed by Li Xianyun?

Being straightforward and unable to hold back his thoughts, he blurted out, "Did you design the plans for the house, sister-in-law?"

Li Xianyun did not deny it, "Master Ma, if you think my method is viable, you could have it implemented. It would save both time and effort."

Just then, Yelu Yan came over, his hand reaching out to embrace Li Xianyun’s slender waist without any hesitation in showing his affection, "What are you talking about?"

Before Li Xianyun could speak, Ma Zhaoming repeated what she had said, not forgetting to praise her, "Sister-in-law’s method is excellent. I will have it implemented immediately."

Yelu Yan was pleased with the title "sister-in-law."

Though Ma Zhaoming was a bit of a rough man, this time he knew exactly what to say.

"Then let’s proceed with your elder sister-in-law’s method."

"Yes."

Li Xianyun pressed her tender red lips together, feeling a bit embarrassed. These two men, one calling her "sister-in-law" and the other "your elder sister-in-law," made her feel awkward, as she was only eighteen and her seniority had suddenly increased.

Ma Zhaoming looked at Yelu Yan, "Big brother, when do you plan to return to the capital?"

Yelu Yan glanced at Li Xianyun, "Tomorrow."

"Tonight, I will host a banquet at the restaurant to see you off."

"Okay."

"Sister-in-law, if you are not occupied, you are also welcome to join. The food at that restaurant is excellent."

Li Xianyun looked up at Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan was looking down at her with a smile, "It’s up to you."

Ma Zhaoming felt a shiver of goosebumps all over. Yelu Yan was always decisive and acted swiftly, being stern and rigid. Ma Zhaoming had never seen such a smile from him before, and this tender speech was almost too much to bear.

Ma Zhaoming felt like he had seen a ghost.

"Alright," Li Xianyun said straightforwardly.

After Ma Zhaoming and Yelu Yan decided on the time, Ma Zhaoming went to find the group of officials.

Yelu Yan looked at Li Xianyun with a smile, "How many more surprises do you have to give your husband?"

Li Xianyun smiled coyly, her eyes lifting slightly, her demeanor graceful and seductively beautiful, stirring up improper thoughts within him.

He never knew his will could be so weak, that he was so easily overwhelmed by Li Xianyun, and utterly convinced by the defeat.

Li Xianyun could feel the palm that Yelu Yan had placed on her waist heating up, and she had a bad premonition.

Looking up, sure enough, Yelu Yan’s tiger-like eyes were deep and his jawline was tense—a sure sign he was moved.

Li Xianyun pressed her lips together, sometimes feeling that Yelu Yan was like a stallion, always eager to engage with her in that sort of activity.

He was tall and well-built, having abstained for many years, and now that his desires were fulfilled, they came crashing back like a tide, leaving no room for breath.

At first, it was all right, but now, Li Xianyun was somewhat afraid of Yelu Yan, especially afraid of going to bed to sleep. The mere sight of a bed made her want to run away; she was absolutely terrified.

Ever since the two of them became intimate, Li Xianyun had not had a good night’s sleep. Even when she woke up late the next day, she would be in severe pain from her waist and legs, having not rested well at all.

In contrast, a certain someone was bursting with energy every day, seemingly more radiant as the days passed, as if he had drained her dry to replenish himself.

Yelu Yan looked down at the woman in his arms. "Xianxian, there is still quite some time before the banquet. Let’s return to the mansion for a while," he suggested.

The underlying implication was clear.

Li Xianyun understood instantly.

"My lord, you’re busy with official duties, don’t worry about me. You should go tend to your affairs," she said.

"I have finished dealing with my official duties," he replied.

Li Xianyun smiled, trying to cajole him, "My lord, I just remembered there are some matters at the Border Market that need to be handled. You go back to the mansion first."

Yelu Yan looked at her playfully with a smile in his eyes. "Xianxian, what are you afraid of?"

Li Xianyun gave him a sidelong glance. This man was feigning ignorance; what else could she be afraid of, and didn’t he know it?

Yelu Yan sighed softly and compromised, "Then I shall accompany you to the Border Market."

Li Xianyun had no choice but to agree. "That’s fine, but you must stay in the carriage and not come out."

"Understood," said Yelu Yan as he pinched her waist.

She feared being recognized by others, and Yelu Yan knew this.

The two boarded the carriage, and Yelu Yan wrapped Li Xianyun in his arms as usual. "What are you going to do at the Border Market?"

Li Xianyun leaned against Yelu Yan’s sturdy chest, fiddling with his slender, well-defined fingers. "Several merchants from Houliang want preserved fruit. They’ve already screened some and left one. I need to go make an agreement with them."

Yelu Yan stroked her small face and laughed. "It seems your preserved fruits are quite in demand."

"That’s right. The contract with Houtang has been signed already. If the one with Houliang is also sealed, then the workshops at Shitoutun and Ruyi Square will have to start bustling activities. Then I will not have as much time to spend with you."

Li Xianyun looked up at Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan planted a kiss on her lips. "You do your thing, and compensate me well in the evening."

Li Xianyun looked at him disapprovingly. "Can’t you be serious for once?"

Every other word out of his mouth was about that matter.

"I cannot," Yelu Yan said with a bad-boy grin.

Li Xianyun really had no way to deal with him.

She paused, then said, "I also need to go see the Family Head of Xingfang Restaurant to see how his recovery is going."

"I shall go, too. With you and him alone, how could I be at ease?"

"My lord, what are you saying? I am a physician, and besides, Zhuo Ma and the others will be there. How could it be considered a situation of a lone man and a widowed woman?"

"If others knew you were a woman, they would not consider you a physician. Moreover, as a man, I know how men think."

Li Xianyun felt that since the two of them had committed to each other, Yelu Yan seemed to think that all the men in the world harbored ill intentions towards his woman.

Does every man possess such frightening possessiveness?

Li Xianyun was adept at using softness to overcome strength. She wrapped her delicate arms softly around Yelu Yan’s neck and said with a smile, "So, are you saying that you had your eyes on me from the very beginning?"

Li Xianyun was just teasing him and didn’t expect an answer, but to her surprise, Yelu Yan replied in an even tone, "You’re just realizing that now?"