The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan
Chapter 540 - 539 Until the Husband is Satisfied (First Update)

Chapter 540: 539 Until the Husband is Satisfied (First Update)

Li Xianyun returned to the pigment-selling shop with her entourage, where Li Rui, Qiu Qianyun, and Li Xianyi had already come out and were waiting for her at the street corner, their faces full of concern.

If it hadn’t been for Youlan stopping him, Li Rui would have gone over to see what was happening long ago.

As Li Xianyun approached, Li Rui asked, "Xianxian, what happened?"

"It’s nothing serious, just that your daughter encountered a deceitful merchant while running the shop before, and I had a few words with him."

Upon hearing this, Li Rui and his wife relaxed.

The group continued to wander around the West Market.

It was when the sun was setting and the weary birds were returning to the forests that they arrived at the second courtyard of Xuanyi Pavilion.

Li Xianyun invited Li Rui and the others to have some tea and rest their feet in the second courtyard.

Earlier, Li Xianyun had sent Bater to Songhe Tower to order meals, and some time had passed, so they should be arriving soon.

After settling down the Li Family Members, Li Xianyun went to the first courtyard to find Tia.

The evening sun’s chilly remnants cast a glow in the courtyard, where several birds chirped and hopped on the bare branches of the parasol trees, with a few sparse patients lined up in the courtyard.

Seeing Li Xianyun, those who recognized her bowed with a bent arm and said, "Greetings to the Princess Consort."

The other few hurriedly echoed the sentiment.

Hearing the noise in the courtyard, Wu Mu came out of the pharmacy with a joyful face and greeted Li Xianyun with a bow.

Li Xianyun walked over and smiled, "A few days ago, I asked you to cultivate trustworthy and capable people in the pharmacy, have you found any promising candidates?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Mu’s eyes lit up, and he smiled, "I’ve indeed found some promising ones."

The pharmacy was crucial, and Li Xianyun had already asked Wu Mu way back to look out for someone to take over, so that he could begin treating patients himself.

Wu Mu had long been looking forward to this day and briefly described the candidates he had groomed to Li Xianyun.

Li Xianyun nodded, "To be completely sure, I still need to observe that person you mentioned for a while longer."

Of course, it was also vital to have the Hidden Guard investigate the background of that person. Not using questionable individuals was a principle of Li Xianyun’s.

However, there was no need to alarm Wu Mu with these matters.

After exchanging a few words with Wu Mu, Li Xianyun arrived at the doorway of the room where Tia was treating patients and greeted her.

Seeing Li Xianyun, Tia’s face was full of joy.

In Li Xianyun’s absence, Tia had been managing Xuanyi Pavilion by herself. Though it was tiring, she found it extremely fulfilling and joyful.

She had spent half her life in hiding, afraid to reveal her medical skills, afraid to treat and save people.

For Tia, who was passionate about medicine, this was torture.

Now, she could finally do what she loved, and nothing could make her happier than this.

Additionally, she had also recognized her own son, something she hadn’t even dared to dream of before, yet it had come true.

All this was the merit of her excellent disciple, how could she not grow even fonder of Li Xianyun?

Li Xianyun went to an empty room nearby to see patients.

Opening another room for consultations helped to speed up the process.

After seeing all the patients, Li Xianyun, arm in arm with Tia, walked to the second courtyard.

The food from Songhe Tower had already been delivered, packed in food boxes.

Tia was already acquainted with Li Rui and his wife, and it was always very intimate meeting old friends in a foreign land.

When Yelu Yan and Li Shaojun arrived, they could hear from afar the sounds of laughter and conversation in the joyous west wing of the second courtyard.

The two entered the door and quickly blended in.

However, Li Xianyun noticed something off about Li Shaojun’s complexion. Although he was smiling, he seemed distracted and his smile didn’t reach his eyes; something must have happened.

The room full of people slowly finished their meal and chatted for a while, only dispersing when the night had grown deep.

Tia, who lived in the second courtyard, saw the guests out.

She had never felt as carefree as she did today.

Yelu Yan and Li Xianyun shared one carriage, while Li Rui and his wife and Li Xianyi took another, with the rest riding on horseback.

Yelu Yan hadn’t expected Li Xianyun to agree so obediently to his suggestion.

Once they were in the carriage and the door was closed, Yelu Yan stretched out his long arms and eagerly pulled Li Xianyun’s delicate body into his embrace, kissing her cheeks a few times with a laughing gaze, "Why are you so well-behaved today?"

Li Xianyun rested her slender arms around Yelu Yan’s neck, her fragrance wafting into his nostrils, causing his heart to waver.

"Husband, at the dinner table I noticed Junjun seemed out of spirits. Did something happen?"

Yelu Yan couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed.

"So, you agreed to share a carriage with me not to be with me, but to inquire about Junjun," he said.

Li Xianyun lowered her arms and, with a start-stop motion, played with his clothes, laughing, "Of course, I did it to be with you. I just took the opportunity to ask about Junjun’s situation."

Who can’t sweet-talk?

Yelu Yan let out a stifled "hmph", not believing her for a second, yet he truly couldn’t bear to be angry with her.

"Then you better kiss me properly, keep kissing until I’m satisfied, and then I’ll tell you," he said.

Li Xianyun smiled sweetly, cupped Yelu Yan’s handsome face in her hands, moved her face closer, gave his lips small pecks, kissed them, then opened her mouth and deepened the kiss.

Very bold indeed.

The moment she moved in, Yelu Yan could no longer hold back, his large hand supporting her neck as he kissed her back deeply.

The two entwined passionately.

After a while, Li Xianyun pushed against the man’s firm chest.

Only then did Yelu Yan stop, looking down at Li Xianyun with a smile.

Li Xianyun leaned her head against his solid shoulder, looking up at him, "Husband, can you tell me now?"

Her voice was melodious and sweet, quickly capturing Yelu Yan.

"You said you were afraid that Junjun would go to the military camp and develop false ambitions. After taking Junjun there, besides showing him the drills, I also took the opportunity to visit the wounded with him. Just today, coincidentally, a troop had been ambushed while on duty. There were heavy casualties; most died, and many were severely injured, a gruesome sight to see."

Yelu Yan continued, "Seeing their injuries and listening to the commander’s report, Junjun must have realized the harsh reality of life. That’s why he was so perturbed."

So that was the case.

Previously, Li Rui and his wife had given Li Shaojun a whole basket of advice.

They told him he was young and had much to learn, the importance of staying grounded in reality, to not reinvent the wheel, or be arrogant and overconfident.

But Li Shaojun wouldn’t listen; he always felt that to be a true man he should be bold and unrestrained, fight on all fronts, make his mark, and be renowned in history.

Having seen it with his own eyes, he must now have a full understanding of what it really takes to make one’s mark.

"It’s good for him to be shaken up a bit; that way, he’ll understand what he truly wants," said Li Xianyun.

A thirteen-year-old boy; it was time for him to make his own decisions.

Li Xianyun paused, then said, "Husband, let’s postpone our wedding for some time."

Yelu Yan held Li Xianyun’s small hand and squeezed it, his thumb caressing her smooth backhand, "Why?"