The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 534 - 533 The benefits of marrying the right person (second update)

Chapter 534: 533 The benefits of marrying the right person (second update)

Youlan and the other two maids saw Yelu Yan come in, hurriedly paid their respects, and silently retreated to the outer room.

Yelu Yan straightened his clothes, walked over, and embraced Li Xianyun from behind, planting kiss after kiss on her cheek and neck.

Li Xianyun couldn’t help but let out a light laugh, "Have you finished practicing your sword?"

"Mm," he affirmed.

Yelu Yan pressed his handsome cheek against hers, gently rubbing up and down with an indescribable doting affection.

Her little face was so smooth and soft, it felt extremely comfortable against his.

"Why did you get up so early today?" Yelu Yan asked softly.

Li Xianyun just smiled without speaking.

Yelu Yan slightly lifted his head, cocking it to look at her, and chuckled, "Has something happened?"

Li Xianyun pursed her rosy lips, curving the corners upwards, "If I were to stay in bed, Mother Consort would scold me."

Li Rui and Qiu Qianyun took the education of their children to heart, and the household discipline was strict.

Although the three children had quite different personalities, under their guidance, none failed to be knowledgeable and well-mannered, each knowing when to advance or retreat.

Sleeping in late and staying in bed were absolutely not allowed.

Of course, when Li Xianyun was in the Prince’s Mansion, there were many things she had to do, so she had no time to stay in bed anyway.

Her memories of staying in bed were few and only from when she was a child when Qiu Qianyun would wake her up from her warm bed and chastise her; after that, she never stayed in bed again.

It was only after arriving in Khitan that Li Xianyun began to indulge in staying in bed again.

Aside from overseeing her eating and drinking, Yelu Yan let her do as she pleased in other regards, never intervening, thus spoiling her endlessly.

When it came to sleeping, it was entirely up to her; she could sleep as late as she wanted.

If Li Xianyun was still deep asleep, Yelu Yan always reminded the maids not to disturb her.

Hearing her words, Yelu Yan kissed Li Xianyun’s cheek and said with a smile, "So you’re afraid of your Mother Consort, huh? In the future, if you ever bully your husband again, I’ll go tell Mother Consort and let her deal with you."

Li Xianyun glanced at him sidelong, "I’ve never bullied you, it’s always you bullying me."

Yelu Yan held her, looking at the charming beauty in the mirror, and laughed, "That’s true, but don’t you also like being bullied by your husband?"

"Not at all," she denied.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Unwilling to continue the verbal spar, Li Xianyun said, "Husband, you should go to the court."

Yelu Yan hugged her tightly, placing his rough palm on her chest, kneading.

Instantly, Li Xianyun’s face blushed red, "Husband, it’s broad daylight, be careful of someone walking in on us."

"No one dares to come in," he said.

As he spoke, his hand slipped into her gown, pulling open the soft cloth that bound her, and fiddled in front of the mirror.

Li Xianyun bit her lip, clearly overwhelmed with shy embarrassment.

Without stopping his motions, Yelu Yan shamelessly said, "Xianxian, look at the mirror."

"I will not," Li Xianyun firmly rejected him.

Though she said that, she still sneaked a quick glance.

Not looking would have been better, as just one glance made her face burn furiously.

The large hand moving under her clothing created a large arc.

Because of his actions, her gown was wide open, revealing her white and smooth skin, which shone beautifully in the morning light.

"Xianxian, turn your head around," Yelu Yan coaxed tenderly.

Li Xianyun stiffened her neck in refusal, "No."

Yelu Yan also wasn’t in a hurry, kneading her gently while pinching and tugging slightly.

Li Xianyun couldn’t help but let out a soft moan.

Yelu Yan looked at her and laughed, "Xianxian, be good, alright?"

Li Xianyun couldn’t withstand his teasing and eventually turned her head toward him.

Yelu Yan watched her fondly and chuckled, "That’s my good girl."

As he spoke, he took Li Xianyun’s lips into his mouth, their tongues intertwining passionately.

Yelu Yan held her, their embrace wild and reckless.

Li Xianyun’s freshly-put-on clothes were now wrinkled, and her lips had turned a tender red and were out of shape.

She urged him several times before Yelu Yan finally gave a couple of firm rubs and withdrew his hand from under her garment, starting to straighten her clothes for her.

Li Xianyun lifted her delicate hand to continue arranging her hair.

Yelu Yan, squatting, looked up at her fair little face and asked, "Where are you going today?"

"I plan to take Father and Mother to the workshops and the Drying Room in Shitoutun, then head to the East Market and West Market to look around."

To buy them some gifts.

Yelu Yan finished straightening her garment, but didn’t stand up, remaining squatting by her side.

He was so tall and robust that even while squatting, he was only slightly shorter than the seated Li Xianyun.

The contrast between Yelu Yan’s huge frame and Li Xianyun’s slender figure was stark, yet somehow perfectly matched and harmonious, quite a sight to behold.

"Today, after I deal with official duties in the Hall of Diligent Governance and take Junjun to the military camp, let’s meet up in the West Market and have a meal with Mother, what do you think?"

"That sounds nice," Li Xianyun said, "but why should we wait for you? Father, Mother, and Mother-in-law are old acquaintances. They might like to go early to chat, then all have a meal together."

"So, your plans don’t include me?" Yelu Yan said, clearly not pleased.

Li Xianyun playfully nodded with a fearless smile, "Isn’t it because I’m worried you’d be too busy with official duties?"

With a smile that was more forced than genuine, Yelu Yan said, "There’s no need to worry, I’m not busy."

His expression amused Li Xianyun, and her eyes brimmed with bright laughter.

Li Xianyun noticed Yelu Yan staring at her intensely, lost in thought. Knowing she had stirred something in him again, she hurriedly said, "My lord, Junjun has always been fascinated with military life, aspiring to become a Great General and achieve great things. Today, when you take him to the camp, make sure he doesn’t get unrealistic ideas. He should still focus on learning his skills well before thinking of anything else."

Li Shaojun was only thirteen, and although he had some martial skills, the battlefield was a place where weapons do not have eyes, and there were many people with greater martial prowess. If he developed a preference for martial pursuits over academic ones and went to war, it would be extremely dangerous.

Moreover, the Emperor of Houtang had always been displeased with Prince Li Rui’s Mansion, and those powerful and wealthy families looked down upon it, with many looking for reasons to trouble the Prince’s Mansion.

What should Li Shaojun do if he encounters such people setting traps on the battlefield?

And given the unpredictability of human nature, tripping someone could be the least of it; there might be those who would harm him severely or even take his life.

These were things she dared not even consider.

Yelu Yan took Li Xianyun’s small hand in his, his rough thumb gently caressing her soft skin, his voice tender.

"Xianxian, don’t worry. Your brother is my brother too. I won’t let him make the same mistakes I did."

Li Xianyun nodded, wrapping her soft arms around Yelu Yan’s neck coquettishly, "My lord, you are the best."

Men and women think differently; there were many things she, as a sister, couldn’t anticipate or help with, but Yelu Yan could.

Li Xianyun realized yet another benefit of marrying the right person.

Yelu Yan and Li Xianyun cuddled for a while longer before he went to court.

Li Xianyun arrived at the side hall where Prince Li Rui and his wife had already gotten up, washed, and were occupied—one with calligraphy, the other with needlework.

Seeing Li Xianyun enter, the couple’s faces blossomed with smiles.

Prince Li Rui asked, "Has the Khan gone to court?"

Li Xianyun replied with a hum, "The Khan said he didn’t want to disturb your rest and would come to apologize this afternoon."