The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 423 - 422 Extremely Favored: I’ll Do As You Say (second update)

Chapter 423: 422 Extremely Favored: I’ll Do As You Say (second update)

Li Xianyun nestled in Yelu Yan’s embrace, looking up at him, her red lips slightly parted as she said, "Husband, don’t get drunk anymore."

The experience of being drunk was said to be unpleasant.

Yelu Yan kissed her on the forehead, "I understand, I will listen to you."

"Don’t make Minister Xiao stay in another palace. Let him stay here in the palace. I don’t want to cause any unhappiness between you two because of me."

Li Xianyun’s voice was gentle and pleasant as she spoke.

Yelu Yan then lay on his side, with one hand propping up his head and the other tenderly straightening the lock of hair on Li Xianyun’s forehead.

"This matter has nothing to do with you; you don’t need to worry about it."

Seeing Li Xianyun silently gaze in one direction, after a moment, Yelu Yan lowered his head to kiss and nuzzle her fair cheek, eventually relenting.

"Alright, alright, whatever you say goes; I will heed your wish."

"That’s more like it," Li Xianyun said with a smile.

Li Xianyun paused for a moment before asking, "What time is it now?"

"It’s still early," Yelu Yan replied, kissing her hand near his lips.

"Lift the curtain and have a look."

Yelu Yan didn’t want to; he wanted to spend a little more time being affectionate with Li Xianyun.

Today, Yelu Yan had specially informed the ministers to discuss the matters among themselves first, and wait for him to make decisions after he arrived.

Under Li Xianyun’s threatening gaze, Yelu Yan had no choice but to lift the curtain.

The distant window lattice was adorned with white gauze, but the brightness of the light still revealed that it was well past the hour of si.

Li Xianyun looked at Yelu Yan and reproached, "Liar."

As she said this, she struggled to sit up, feeling incredibly weak; she shouldn’t have let him have his way the night before.

But even if she hadn’t acquiesced, it would have been futile.

Last night, Yelu Yan was like a rushing tiger or a hurried wolf, a hurricane sweeping through, an overwhelming tidal wave about to engulf her, leaving her utterly defenseless, with pleas for mercy completely ignored.

Li Xianyun hadn’t put on a single piece of clothing and was left hugging the quilt, allowing Yelu Yan to find clothes for her.

Seeing Yelu Yan dressing her, Li Xianyun hesitated, then laughed, "What is it?"

After the clothes were on, Yelu Yan squatted down to put on her shoes, looked up at her, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I had someone prepare a batch of Contraceptive Soup for you."

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyun pursed her plump lips.

Last night, Yelu Yan had been drunk and finished inside her many times; she did not stop him, thinking that after Yelu Yan went to court, she would have Youlan prepare the Contraceptive Soup for her to drink. She hadn’t expected Yelu Yan to bring it up on his own.

"Last night was my fault — I won’t finish inside again next time," he said.

Such private words spoken so blatantly left Li Xianyun, who had experienced the marital act many times, blushing with embarrassment, her ear tips turning red.

Li Xianyun fell silent for a moment, then said, "Husband."

"Hmm?"

"Regarding the issue of offspring, I think Minister Xiao is not wrong."

It was just a light sentence, but it made Yelu Yan freeze entirely, his jaw tensed, and the smile vanished from his eyes.

"I don’t care about offspring at all. If I did, I would have married long ago. Why would I have waited until now? Xianxian, don’t you understand yet? I only care about you," he said, with a gaze both sincere and fervent.

Li Xianyun looked down at her toes and hummed in response.

Yelu Yan continued to help Li Xianyun with her shoes and accompanied her to wash up and dress. He was supposed to join her for a meal, but duty called at the Hall of Diligent Governance, so he had to leave.

After Li Xianyun ate, she asked Youlan to bring over the Contraceptive Soup.

With a worried look, Youlan asked Li Xianyun, "My lady, are you really going to drink it?"

Li Xianyun looked at the bowl of yellow soup and said, "Now is not the time to have children."

She said this and drank the Contraceptive Soup.

Youlan took the bowl and handed Li Xianyun a white soft cloth to wipe her mouth.

After much hesitation, Youlan finally spoke up, "My lady, why does the Khan not want you to bear his child?"

That morning, Youlan was stunned when Yelu Yan had her brew the Contraceptive Soup through the door.

Didn’t the Khan love his master very much?

Why wouldn’t he let his master bear him children?

And why have the master drink medicine that harmed her body? Could this be what they called being pleased with one’s master?

A man’s love is indeed unreliable.

Li Xianyun looked at her and smiled, "It’s not the Khan’s decision; it’s this consort who does not wish to have children yet. With great matters unresolved, now is not the time to consider these things."

Youlan was taken aback.

"Stop daydreaming, hurry and get ready, we’re leaving the palace."

Li Xianyun, accompanied by Youlan and Bater, left the palace and went to Xuanyi Pavilion to see patients.

Because she was only responsible for severe cases, the Imperial Physician and medical officers could handle the lighter cases, so there were relatively fewer patients.

By 11 AM, after all the severe cases had been seen, Li Xianyun had lunch outside with Youlan and Bater and then drove the carriage to the Imperial Hunting Grounds.

The Autumn Hunt was approaching, and she needed to see how the preparations were coming along.

When Li Xianyun arrived, craftsmen, palace servants, and soldiers were all busy at work.

Li Xianyun had been quite busy these past few days, so she had the Department of Ceremonial Affairs start the preparations first.

Upon Li Xianyun’s arrival, everyone kneeled and bowed in respect.

"All rise."

The Chief of the Department of Ceremonial Affairs hurried over and reported to Li Xianyun, "Your Highness, the preparations have been mostly completed following the traditions of previous years."

"Good."

As Li Xianyun inspected the site, the Chief of the Department of Ceremonial Affairs didn’t dare to neglect his duties and accompanied her.

Two pavilions were specially built on the hunting grounds for the nobles to rest.

One was intended for female guests, while the other was for male guests.

Both pavilions were built atop platforms, about ten meters apart from each other.

Behind each pavilion, there were several rooms connected, designed for the nobles to change clothes or take a brief rest.

Both pavilions were spacious and long, with yellow curtains fluttering gently between the columns.

Tables and chairs had already been placed inside the pavilions.

The chairs were all Taishi Chairs, with a table for placing items between every two chairs. These tables were square, occupying very little floor space.

Li Xianyun had already instructed that on the day of the Autumn Hunt, pastries, fruits, and fruit wine should be placed on the tables.

Li Xianyun first checked the pavilion for the male guests.

Then she proceeded to the pavilion for female guests. At the very front of this pavilion was a particularly conspicuous Taishi Chair with a higher back and more solid and exquisite carvings.

There was also such a chair in the pavilion for the male guests.

The Chief of the Department of Ceremonial Affairs, adept at reading the room, followed Li Xianyun’s gaze and respectfully said, "This chair is prepared for Your Highness. A similar chair has also been prepared for the Khan."

This chair was a symbol of status.

"What about the Imperial Noble Consort’s chair?" asked Li Xianyun.

"The Imperial Noble Consort will sit in a chair just like the other royal female relatives and noble ladies."

"Does the Ministry of Internal Affairs have such chairs?"

"Yes," said the Chief of the Department of Ceremonial Affairs.

Each royal item was always made in pairs, so that if one was damaged or an emergency occurred, a replacement could be immediately provided.

"Prepare a chair for the Imperial Noble Consort identical to mine," instructed Li Xianyun.

"As you command."

Li Xianyun also reviewed the list of guests and the seating arrangements for the day of the hunt.

The seats for these individuals were arranged according to their official ranks.

The list also included many distinguished guests from other countries.