The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 478 - 477 Hatred Over Stolen Wife Cannot Share the Sky (Updates Twice)

Chapter 478: 477 Hatred Over Stolen Wife Cannot Share the Sky (Updates Twice)

Yelu Yan gazed at her with surprise and delight, smiling, "Xianxian, you always think of everything. Let’s do that."

When Tia said she wouldn’t return to the palace, Yelu Yan had contemplated whether to arrange for Tia to stay in another palace.

But the other palace was so desolate; how could he be at ease with her living there alone?

It was the little girl in his arms who had thought everything through.

"Tomorrow I will select some capable maids to serve Mother Consort. As for the guards..." Li Xianyun said.

Yelu Yan bowed his head and imprinted a deep kiss on Li Xianyun’s lips.

"Leave the matter of the guards to your husband."

"Mhm."

The couple exchanged many intimate words, mixing serious and light-hearted topics.

Although they had only been apart for half a day, it seemed like they had endless things to say to each other.

Even if they didn’t speak and simply embraced each other in sleep, that was good, too.

The next morning, when Yelu Yan got up to dress, Li Xianyun also struggled to sit up, but soon stiffened; her body was so weak, she had no strength at all.

Moreover, with even slight movements, there was a strange feeling below.

Yelu Yan noticed Li Xianyun’s discomfort, pulled her into his arms, knitted his brows, full of guilt. "Do you feel unwell?"

When one’s body felt unwell, one’s temper could become quite bad.

"It’s all your fault," Li Xianyun chided playfully.

"Your husband is to blame, I’ll be more gentle next time."

Li Xianyun didn’t believe him, "You always say that."

Yelu Yan guiltily said, "I didn’t expect to stay here last night. If I had known, I would have brought the medicine."

That way, he could have applied it to soothe her.

Li Xianyun said, "Don’t worry about me, go see Mother."

"How can your husband leave when you’re like this?" Yelu Yan said.

"I’m fine."

Though she said that, Yelu Yan stayed with her regardless.

After a moment, Li Xianyun gathered her strength to dress.

Yelu Yan didn’t even bother putting on his own clothes, he dressed Li Xianyun and put on her shoes before dressing himself.

After washing up, the two walked out hand in hand.

Tia was sitting in the main hall of the western wing, reading. Hearing the sound, she looked towards the door.

Yelu Yan walked in, his arm around Li Xianyun’s waist.

Such a perfect match.

Li Xianyun looked to Yelu Yan, signaling for him to speak first.

Though not used to it, Yelu Yan still called out, "Mother."

Tia smiled and nodded at him.

Li Xianyun sat down beside Tia, "Master, what are you reading?"

She was also a book lover, often forgetting about the outside world due to her reading.

Tia handed the book to her.

Li Xianyun rested her finger on the page Tia was reading, flipped through the book, and smiled, "This book describes the treatment of typhoid in great detail."

Tia looked at Li Xianyun with surprise and delight.

The book was quite obscure, written by an unknown physician and not widely known; Tia hadn’t expected Li Xianyun to have read it.

Li Xianyun hugged Tia’s arm and laughed, "Could Master have forgotten that I love reading most, and quite broadly at that?"

Tia raised her hand and tapped Li Xianyun on the forehead, laughing, "How could I forget? Once you start reading, no matter how much I call for you, you never hear."

"I’m practicing ’not listening to the affairs beyond the window, but focusing solely on the sage’s books,’" Li Xianyun said with a playful smile.

"Alright, alright, whatever you say is reasonable."

"It’s good that Master understands."

A large hand rested on Li Xianyun’s shoulder.

Li Xianyun looked up at Yelu Yan, puzzled.

Tia also looked over.

Yelu Yan glanced at Tia, then smiled at Li Xianyun and said, "Xianxian, shouldn’t you be changing your way of address now?"

Li Xianyun looked at Tia.

Instead of reassuring her with, "It’s alright, whatever you call me is fine," Tia looked at Li Xianyun with a smile full of anticipation.

Li Xianyun was smart, quick-witted, and empathetic. Tia was very fond of her and often thought how wonderful it would be if Li Xianyun were her child.

To her surprise, her wish had actually come true.

Li Xianyun glanced at Tia and Yelu Yan, then cleared her throat and called out, "Mother, Mother."

"Ah—"

Tia laughed and pulled Li Xianyun into her embrace. "My good child."

Yelu Yan watched the two of them, happy and intimate together, and felt a great joy.

"Mother, I discussed it with Xianxian yesterday. Since you don’t want to stay in the palace, I’ve commanded people to clean up the third courtyard for you to live in."

Li Xianyun jumped in to help, "If you’ve got free time, you could also help out at Xuanyi Pavilion. It would save you from being bored living alone."

"That would be wonderful," Tia said with a smile.

Li Xianyun glanced at Yelu Yan and smiled, "Mother, I’ve already had people call a few capable palace maids from the palace to attend to you, and the Khan has already arranged for guards to protect you."

Tia smiled, "You two are so thoughtful."

Just then, Youlan said respectfully from outside the door, "Reporting to the Khan and his wife, the meal has been prepared."

She never knew Tia’s identity and didn’t know properly how to pay her respects.

"Bring in the meal," Yelu Yan said.

After the meal, Yelu Yan, having affairs to attend to at court, returned to the palace. Li Xianyun, on the other hand, took Tia for a look around Xuanyi Pavilion.

The pharmacy was filled with the scent of medicinal herbs.

Li Xianyun spoke up, "Mother, when the time is right, I plan to build a school in the second courtyard to teach medicine exclusively. Then, I’ll be depending on you to give me a hand."

Tia replied with a smile, "Of course, this way I also have something to do and can pass the time."

Ever since she was young, she was absorbed in the art of medicine, resolved to heal and save lives, and that hadn’t changed over the years.

After touring Xuanyi Pavilion, seeing that Tia wanted to treat the sick upon encountering patients, Li Xianyun offered up her consulting room for Tia and then sat in another empty room.

-

Since Yelu Yan decided to hold the wedding with Li Xianyun again, he had commanded the proclamation to be spread throughout the land, simultaneously informing the people that at the time of the wedding, Li Xianyun would be conferred as the Queen.

The news caused an uproar throughout the lands.

Yelu Yan, who was previously unmoved by women’s charms, truly favored Li Xianyun and was even going to hold another wedding for her.

Murong Ce, infuriated, swept everything off the imperial desk to the floor, his chest heaving dramatically, his eyes shooting out terrifying beams of light.

"What can be tolerated and what cannot. Yelu Yan! The hatred of usurping a wife cannot coexist under the heavens. There will come a day where I will fight you to the death and settle this properly," he raged.

In his heart, he blamed Li Xianyun and hated Yelu Yan; he couldn’t bear to despise Li Xianyun.

When the news reached the Emperor of Houtang, Li Mu, he was discussing state affairs in the Imperial Study Room. A palace servant entered, respectfully handed Li Mu a letter.

After reading the letter, Li Mu’s face was one of shock; Yelu Yan actually intended to crown Li Xianyun as the Queen—an immense honor.

He felt a bit of regret. Had he known it would be like this, he should have sent Minmin for the marriage alliance at that time.

Li Mu didn’t believe that Li Xianyun, being sent there, would side with Houtang, but if it was his own daughter Minmin, a daughter is more likely to understand the painstaking efforts of her parents.

Eventually, the two nations would form a harmonious alliance and would no longer have to endure Yelu Yan’s intimidation.