The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan -
Chapter 337 - 336 Such a man is not worth it (first update)
Chapter 337: 336 Such a man is not worth it (first update)
Li Xianyun looked at Ji Chuchu indifferently and walked forward.
Ji Chuchu thought back to a scene from this morning’s early court.
Yelu Yan was late for the court assembly, and under normal circumstances, Xiao Dilu would have been dishonored publicly and would have had plenty of private criticisms about it.
Yet, for some reason, Xiao Dilu had begun to view Li Xianyun less hostily from a certain point on.
Today, he even gladly said that the Khan had important matters to handle and that he would preside over the discussion of affairs, showing not the slightest dissatisfaction.
What kind of enchanting potion had Li Xianyun given these people?
It was so with the Khan, the Imperial Noble Consort, and now even Xiao Dilu had put away his hostility towards Li Xianyun.
After the ministers had finished discussing affairs, Xiao Dilu sent someone to call for him, and Yelu Yan arrived belatedly.
Ji Chuchu looked at the tall and handsome man, who had undergone great changes ever since Li Xianyun became a bride to the Khitan.
He was still aloof and inscrutable, but no longer hid his fondness for Li Xianyun.
He had begun to act abnormally, losing focus while handling official duties, smiling to himself when he thought of something, and at times, he would become absentminded; sometimes he left the ministers behind and returned to the Harem after Jinwu whispered something into his ear.
All these changes were because of a woman—Li Xianyun.
He had even forsaken the treacherous political situation for that woman and went to Tianshui County.
He had been completely mesmerized by that woman, lost himself, and his rationality.
Ji Chuchu’s heart was filled with bitter resentment and hate.
She resented that Yelu Yan had never cast her a glance for so many years, and hated how easily and effortlessly Li Xianyun had stolen away her beloved Yelu Yan.
When Yelu Yan returned to Tianshui County alone, Ji Chuchu couldn’t have been happier.
Yelu Yan hadn’t lost his senses over lust; it wasn’t for that woman that he went to Tianshui County.
Everything was a trap that he had dug, all part of his schemes.
Moreover, for the sake of the state, he decisively left that woman behind and returned alone.
Finally, heaven had opened its eyes and separated the two of them.
Ji Chuchu knew her opportunity had arrived.
She told Yelu Yan everything she had overheard from her father, putting her father in a passive position and becoming the unfilial daughter her father spoke of.
But she didn’t care; this was her only chance.
If that woman returned alive, she feared she would never get the chance to be close to Yelu Yan in this lifetime.
Facing the rebellion of the Ninth Prince, as the deputy commander of the Huben Camp, she could finally stay by Yelu Yan’s side and fight alongside him.
She could watch up close as Yelu Yan and the generals discussed strategies in the tent, as he commanded battles majestically on his tall horse, slaying enemies in every direction, as he left the Rebel Army without a single piece of armor left...
Yelu Yan seemed to return to his former self—indifferent and distanced, cruel and merciless.
She desperately tried to find his original demeanor.
But ultimately, she failed.
His every action had already been marked by that woman’s imprint.
Yelu Yan would carry a black sachet embroidered with an edelweiss with him all the time, often holding it in his hand.
Ji Chuchu had inquired about it long ago; it was a gift from Li Xianyun.
A Sword Tassel had appeared on his sword at some unknown time, a tender object that one didn’t need to guess who had given it.
Every day, strangers would appear in the military camp, reporting directly to Yelu Yan.
At first, Ji Chuchu thought they were reporting urgent military information, but later, by chance, she found out they were secret agents reporting on Li Xianyun’s whereabouts.
That day, they were analyzing the situation in a critical moment when Jinwu walked straight in and reported, "Khan, the person has arrived."
That’s how Yelu Yan stopped the discussion and spoke in a muted voice, "Let him in."
The secret agent came in and whispered something into Yelu Yan’s ear.
Because Ji Chuchu was close by, she faintly heard the words "Princess Consort".
In her mind, a rumbling sound erupted instantly, it was that woman again, the one who refused to leave her in peace.
Ji Chuchu clenched her teeth, wishing the person she had sent to kill Li Xianyun had succeeded.
Yelu Yan had secretly sent so many people to protect Li Xianyun, who could possibly succeed?
Fortunately, she had sent men who were prepared to die, and with so many assassins targeting Li Xianyun along her journey, no one would suspect her.
It was a pity that Li Xianyun had still returned from Tianshui County.
The day she returned, Yelu Yan personally led troops to meet her.
It was as if he feared others might not know that Li Xianyun was his woman.
Reunited after a long separation, what they would do, Ji Chuchu did not have to imagine to know.
She tossed and turned, sleepless for the entire night.
The next morning, with dark circles under her eyes, Ji Chuchu went to court early.
Yelu Yan arrived at the Hall of Diligent Governance as usual, but he seemed like a changed man.
He swept away his recent melancholy, even shaving off his stubble, appearing more spirited and vigorous, walking with a brisk step.
All because of that woman, he had even started to groom himself.
During breaks in handling official affairs, someone from the Khan Palace came and murmured something into his ear.
Yelu Yan’s gaze instantly softened a great deal.
He gave a few instructions to the ministers and just like that, he left them and went back to the harem, not to return for a long, long time.
With the rebellion just quelled, everyone in court was trembling with fear and no one dared to utter a word of criticism about this.
All of these things weighed down on Ji Chuchu’s heart like a heavy stone.
Ji Chuchu couldn’t help but think about the two red scratch marks she saw on Yelu Yan’s neck that morning; jealousy had already made her lose her composure.
Without any regard for decorum, she took a step forward.
"Princess Consort, have you ever heard the saying, ’Flowers may bloom again, but a person never relives their youth’? Even the most beautiful face will age, Princess Consort. With your penchant for jealousy, when ’the new love makes you smile, but the old love brings you to tears’, what then?"
She wanted to strike at Li Xianyun, to let her know that the higher you fly, the harder you fall.
Li Xianyun stopped in her tracks, turned her head to look at Ji Chuchu, and said, "This princess would indeed like to be jealous, but the Khan treats this princess extremely well, and couldn’t bear to see me upset. What should I do about that?"
When will Ji Chuchu understand that she simply didn’t take those rumors seriously?
It wasn’t her who had commanded Yelu Yan to do anything.
"You..."
"Just now, you mentioned that beauty will eventually fade, and you’re not wrong in that. If a man only values your beauty, then such a man is not worth keeping."
Li Xianyun paused for a moment before saying, "I thought that having been in the military camp for many years and seen life and death, you would have learned to be open-minded and detached. Why then do you only see these petty loves and affections? You have a starting point that others can’t match, and you could do many meaningful things. You could use your own power to benefit the common people, so why not do it?"
At these words, Ji Chuchu was stunned for a moment, then, looking at Li Xianyun, said, "Throughout history, emperors have had numerous consort chambers. If the Khan decides to take on an Imperial Concubine, would you stop him?"
It seemed that her words earlier had been in vain. Li Xianyun said, "I wouldn’t."
Li Xianyun also wanted to say that she believed Yelu Yan would not take a concubine, but in the end, she didn’t say it.
To trust a man unconditionally is somewhat foolish.
Why should the fate of one’s own life be placed in the hands of a man?
If one day Yelu Yan truly falls for someone else, that will also be the time for her to leave him.
When in love, be together well; when not, why cling desperately to each other?
After all, everyone can live without anyone else.
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