The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 529 - 528 Perfect Daughter-in-law Fan (First Update)

Chapter 529: 528 Perfect Daughter-in-law Fan (First Update)

Li Xianyun was praised so exuberantly by Yaduo that she couldn’t bear to listen any longer and, smiling, said, "Grandmother, how could your granddaughter-in-law possibly be as wonderful as you claim?"

"Grandmother is simply telling the truth, without any exaggeration, and I still feel I haven’t praised you enough," Yaduo said with a laugh, "Isn’t that right, Ayan?"

"Grandmother is right, and I very much agree," Yelu Yan said with a smile, "I thank the King and Queen Mother for marrying Xianxian to me."

As he spoke, he pinched Li Xianyun’s small hand.

Ever since they had sat down, Yelu Yan had grabbed Li Xianyun’s small hand from under the table and held it in his palm.

Li Xianyun struggled a bit but couldn’t break free, so she let him be.

At this moment, the two of them looked at each other involuntarily, their affection indescribable.

Facing the praises of the grandmother and grandchild, Mr. and Mrs. Li Rui naturally responded with modesty.

The dishes were soon brought to the table.

A table full of dishes was incredibly abundant, featuring Khitan delicacies and Houtang cuisine, with both meat and vegetarian options, both sweet and spicy, stir-fried and roasted, boiled and stewed.

They were rich in color, aroma, and flavor.

Mr. and Mrs. Li Rui noticed many familiar dishes, all favorites of Li Xianyun, and couldn’t help feeling surprised.

In fact, during their three-day stay in the Khan Palace, the Chief had the kitchen maids invent various delicacies for them.

They had also enjoyed plenty of Houtang cuisine and hadn’t thought much of it at the time, as having one or two Han chefs in the Imperial Palace was not unusual.

However, seeing so many Houtang dishes made now to Li Xianyun’s taste, the couple was still somewhat surprised.

Upon seeing their reaction, Yaduo said with a smile, "The kitchen maids in the Khan Palace were all personally trained by Xianxian. They can make many signature dishes. I previously stayed in the Khan Palace for a while and enjoyed their cooking very much. You must try some."

Mr. and Mrs. Li Rui were observant and, even though Yaduo didn’t state it outright, they understood that Li Xianyun held a significant position in the Khan Palace and had never been slighted in terms of food.

Knowing their daughter was treated so well, they naturally felt more at ease.

While savoring the delicious food, the group engaged in joyful conversation and were thoroughly content.

Yaduo was naturally forthright and hospitable, and she genuinely liked Li Xianyun, so the conversation flowed without pause.

Li Xianyi and Li Shaojun, fearful of misspeaking and causing unnecessary trouble for Li Xianyun, only spoke freely when asked and otherwise focused on the food.

The chefs trained by my sister truly have an exceptional touch, familiar yet delicious.

Although Mr. and Mrs. Li Rui were reserved by nature, for the sake of their daughter, they became more talkative, never letting Yaduo’s conversation falter and sometimes even starting the discussion themselves.

A person who truly wants to converse will always find a topic.

Yelu Yan was actually a man of few words, even when facing Yaduo or Tia, let alone others, but he was like a different person when speaking to Li Xianyun, never running out of things to say.

Such reticence made it no wonder so many people feared him.

However, when facing Mr. and Mrs. Li Rui, Yelu Yan became noticeably more talkative.

Although he was tall, wild, and untamed, having been raised in the royal family, he was polite and measured, commanding respect.

People say "the more a mother-in-law sees her son-in-law, the more she likes him," and this is how Mr. and Mrs. Li Rui felt.

The one who spoke the least at the dinner table was Li Xianyun; her sole task was to eat—eat—since there was never a moment for her to chime in.

Li Xianyun finally came to know what it felt like to be cherished by both her family and her husband’s family—the feeling was both fortunate and delightful.

After the meal, the group continued their lively chat for a while, and only when it was fully dark outside did they reluctantly depart.

Yaduo was the first to leave, feeling sleepier as she aged.

After seeing Yaduo off, Li Xianyun looked at Li Rui and his wife and said, "Father King, Mother Consort, it’s getting late. You two should rest early as well."

"Alright."

Li Xianyi had been clinging to Li Xianyun since before and still didn’t want to let go.

When the adults were talking earlier, there was nothing for a child like her to do but to look at Li Xianyun with round, expectant eyes.

Li Xianyun knew exactly what she was thinking and smiled, "Nannan, come sit with your sister."

Li Xianyi’s face immediately bloomed into a bright smile, and she hurriedly got up to sit next to her.

It was then that she discovered a secret; her sister and brother-in-law’s hands had been hidden under the table, holding each other’s all this while. Only when she came over did her brother-in-law reluctantly let go of her sister’s hand.

Their affection for each other was indeed deep.

Li Shaojun also wanted to sit next to Li Xianyun and talk, but he was already thirteen years old, and in two or three years, he would be of marrying age. He was already an adult and should be involved in adult matters.

Therefore, he sat upright and composed, looking mature beyond his years, which made Li Xianyun feel both heartache and joy.

Although only a few months had passed, Li Shaojun had clearly become much more sensible.

The two sisters sat together, and naturally, they had endless topics to talk about.

Li Xianyi, just like when she was little, hugged her sister’s arm and rested her head on her sister’s shoulder.

Hand in hand, heads leaning close, they shared the kind of intimate and private conversations that only girls would understand.

Yelu Yan, though talking with Yaduo and Li Rui and his wife, would occasionally glance at Li Xianyun. Under the warm yellow light, the beautiful woman’s smiling face bloomed like a flower, her moist autumnal eyes sparkling with life. The unspeakable tenderness in her words was pleasing and delightful to the eye.

The two of them deliberately lowered their voices, and when they reached a happy point, Li Xianyun couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh, her eyes brimming with joy. Her fair little face turned red with laughter, rosy and tender.

Several times, Yelu Yan was so captivated that he stared blankly, completely smitten by his wife.

Yaduo, feeling ashamed that her grandson appeared so infatuated, coughed several times privately.

Sometimes, even coughing couldn’t bring Yelu Yan back from his reverie, and she would have to remind him out loud, "Ayan, your father-in-law is talking to you."

Yelu Yan then snapped back to reality, feeling a bit embarrassed as he touched his nose and continued the previous conversation.

The look of someone in love is something one just can’t hide.

Li Rui and his wife didn’t find Yelu Yan’s distractibility improper; instead, they felt happy for the couple.

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At the moment,

After hearing what Li Xianyun said, Li Rui and his wife intended to go rest, but then they heard their little daughter say, "Sister, Nannan wants to sleep with you."

Li Xianyi had been used to sleeping with Li Xianyun since she was small, and after Li Xianyun had married into the Khitan, it had taken Li Xianyi a long time to adjust to sleeping alone.

Now that she finally had the chance to sleep with her sister again, Li Xianyi did not want to miss this opportunity.

Li Xianyun cupped Li Xianyi’s tender little face and rubbed it gently, laughing, "Alright, alright, your sister will sleep with you."

Standing to the side, Yelu Yan felt a thousand kinds of reluctance inside, but fearing that Li Xianyun would become upset, he dared not show it or say a word, and could only accept it.

Inside, he felt quite let down.

Qiu Qianyun looked at Li Xianyi and said, "Nannan, don’t pester your sister; she’s married now and can’t sleep with you anymore."