The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 402 - 401 My lord, what are you being jealous about? (Second update)

Chapter 402: 401 My lord, what are you being jealous about? (Second update)

Only then did Sheng Heng take a closer look at Yelu Yan.

He had seen Yelu Yan from a distance the night before.

At that time, he was holding Li Xianyun as they boarded the carriage. Although he couldn’t clearly see the face, the figure was tall and burly, standing upright like a pine, not at all boorish and barbaric as the rumors suggested.

Yelu Yan even lowered his head to kiss Li Xianyun’s forehead, and Li Xianyun did not reject his affection.

Dejected, Sheng Heng returned to the inn, the scene in front of Xuanyi Pavilion replaying in his mind over and over. It felt as if a sharp blade was slowly torturing his heart.

Now standing face to face, Sheng Heng could clearly see Yelu Yan’s facial features.

Yelu Yan was a bit taller than him, handsome in appearance, with a natural air of dominance and authority—the kind that could most capture a woman’s heart.

Sheng Heng even felt somewhat ashamed of himself.

However, after a moment’s thought, his mind felt much better.

Xianxian was pretty and sweet, and any man would like her. Since ancient times, emperors had many concubines, how could Yelu Yan, as the ruler of a nation, be faithful to just one woman?

But he, Sheng Heng, could.

The time it took to drink a cup of tea passed quickly. Li Xianyun bent down to remove the silver needles, and Sheng Heng skillfully assisted her.

Seeing this, Yelu Yan’s expression was unreadable.

To an outsider, nothing seemed amiss, but Jinwu, who always followed Yelu Yan’s orders, still read a trace of coldness in those deep, ancient-well-like eyes.

After removing the silver needles, Li Xianyun wanted to help the patient up.

Sheng Heng said, "Let me do it."

After all, it is improper for men and women to have physical contact.

The person who had already stepped into Ghost Gate Pass was miraculously brought back by a few needles from Li Xianyun.

The Khitan people being treated did not say anything out loud, but their hearts grew more convinced and respectful of their princess.

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan and said, "Husband, I will go write a prescription. Please take care of Big Brother Sheng."

In fact, Li Xianyun seldom called him "husband" in public. This gesture was to put him at ease.

How could Yelu Yan not know that?

It was precisely because he knew this that he felt somewhat relieved and was no longer as anxious as before.

Moreover, Li Xianyun asked him to take care of Sheng Heng, which clearly showed she treated him as one of her own. His jealousy finally did not burn as fiercely.

But in contrast, Sheng Heng felt bitter inside.

After writing the prescription for the patient, Li Xianyun had Palace Servants accompany the man to get medicine. She told the man to return for a follow-up after taking the medication and to come to Xuanyi Pavilion any time if there were any abnormalities in his chest.

After giving her instructions, Li Xianyun walked out of the room and into the second courtyard.

The arrival of Yelu Yan excited the Khitan people greatly. They were eager to behold their sovereign’s face.

Fearing disturbing the Imperial Physicians’ work, Yelu Yan took Sheng Heng to the second courtyard.

When Li Xianyun arrived, she found the two men sitting in the room, both observing their breath in meditative silence, not speaking a word.

Their expressions softened upon seeing Li Xianyun.

Li Xianyun walked straight to Yelu Yan’s side and addressed Sheng Heng, "Big Brother Sheng, thank you for your assistance just now."

She had always been polite to him, in Houtang and now in Khitan.

Sheng Heng felt uncomfortable and said, "Why be so polite?"

"You haven’t eaten yet. Husband and I will take you out to enjoy some Khitan delicacies," she said.

Li Xianyun said this while looking at Yelu Yan.

Yelu Yan said, "Xianxian is right. As a visitor from afar, we should naturally fulfill the duty of a host."

Constantly asserting his authority.

Just then, a guard walked in, knelt down, and saluted Yelu Yan. "Khan, an urgent matter has arisen in the palace. Minister Xiao asks for your return."

If he left, only Li Xianyun and Sheng Heng would be left to dine together. How could Yelu Yan tolerate that?

It was hard enough to secure the woman he desired; he had to keep a closer eye on her.

Yelu Yan’s brow furrowed slightly. "What’s the matter?"

"This humble one does not know. Minister Xiao only said he earnestly hopes the Khan can return to take charge of the affairs."

Li Xianyun placed her small hand on his shoulder and said, "Husband, go attend to your official duties."

Yelu Yan stared at her intently, as if to say, do you really want me to leave?

Li Xianyun chuckled lightly, "I’ll see you out."

Yelu Yan had no choice but to stand up and glanced at Sheng Heng.

Sheng Heng stood up and performed Han Chinese courtesies towards him.

Yelu Yan took Li Xianyun’s small hand and walked out with her.

Sheng Heng watched their hands tightly clasped together, his eyes growing dimmer.

After walking a distance from the chamber, Li Xianyun looked up at Yelu Yan and smiled, "Husband, did you know about Elder Brother Sheng’s arrival in Shangjing last night?"

That’s why he kept insisting, again and again, that she say she belonged to him, and took her, again and again.

Yelu Yan hummed in response, pulling her over and pressing her against a pillar. He gazed down at her with fiery eyes, as if trying to see right through her.

Youlan, Jinwu, and Bater quickly turned away, and the other guards bowed their heads, practicing ’see no evil.’

Li Xianyun playfully tapped his solid chest, "Husband, what are you feeling jealous about?"

Yelu Yan braced one hand on the wide pillar, and placed his other hand on Li Xianyun’s slender waist, confining her within the space of his arms. He hesitated briefly before finally saying, "Some say you were childhood sweethearts."

Li Xianyun leaned against the pillar, toying with the fabric at Yelu Yan’s chest. Her long eyelashes fluttered as she laughed, "There are so many rumors about me and Elder Brother Sheng, do you believe them all?"

It was precisely these rumors that had caused Sheng Heng much suffering under Murong Ce.

She did feel guilty towards him, but guilt and fondness were two different things, and that, Li Xianyun was very clear about.

Apart from emotions, she could compensate him in other ways.

Yelu Yan also thought they were rumors, but he harbored some uncertainty. Now hearing Li Xianyun affirm it personally, the weight in his heart finally began to settle, "If you say it’s a rumor, then it’s a rumor, I believe you."

"You should have believed me in the first place."

Yelu Yan, tall and imposing, stooped to be level with her head and pressed a deep kiss on her forehead, lingering for a moment before drawing back, still bending down to look her in the eyes.

"It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s that I don’t trust myself. I’m afraid of you being lured away by some pretty boy."

Li Xianyun was about to tease him, saying Sheng Heng did indeed have a rather fair face, but then she thought of his frequent insecurities and stopped herself, changing to, "You’re much more seductive than any pretty boy could be."

Having said that, she looked to the side, her eyes and brows almost curling with laughter.

Yelu Yan gazed at her fondly as she laughed, leaning in to peck her lips, "I seduce only you."

Li Xianyun pushed him, "You’re the worst, hurry on now, don’t delay your official duties,"

"Chasing me away again," Yelu Yan said as he held her small hand, "You promised to see me out."

"I know."

Together, they walked out the door. Yelu Yan mounted his horse and looked down at her, "Return early, okay?"

"Okay, you hurry off."

Yelu Yan gave Li Xianyun another smiling glance, spurred his horse, and galloped away. A dozen guards mounted their horses and followed closely behind.

Li Xianyun returned to the inner chamber and said to Sheng Heng, "Elder Brother Sheng, let’s go out for a meal."

Seizing the rare opportunity to be alone with her, Sheng Heng naturally agreed.

"I’ll go back to the inn first to fetch some things. They’re all gifts from the Prince and Princess, as well as from Junjun and Nannan for you."

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyun’s eyes softened with warmth, and her smile deepened, "How are Father and Mother doing?"

"They are doing quite well. The Prince is serving at court, accomplishing many good deeds that benefit both the nation and the people, winning him the people’s affection. Aside from supervising Junjun’s studies and Nannan’s needlework, the Princess, in her spare time, embroiders things for you. Junjun has made great progress in the martial arts, and Nannan has become much more sensible, no longer so mischievous, and she has shown considerable improvement in her painting."