The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 41 - 0 Like it thats good (Second update)

Chapter 41: 041 Like it, that’s good (Second update)

Chapter 41: 041 Like it, that’s good (Second update)

Because the event was sudden, Li Xianyun was only focused on her panic and did not pay attention to her choice of words.

After she had spoken, Li Xianyun realized her words had been inappropriate considering that she and Yelu Yan were not very acquainted. She intended to bend her arm in a gesture of courtesy but was stopped by a handsome and large hand.

Yelu Yan raised his attractive, slender hand lightly holding onto her delicate and tender little arm, saying, “No need for formalities.”

Li Xianyun’s gaze inadvertently fell upon his hand, which was very attractive, with long fingers and well-defined joints.

The summer clothes were thin, and even through a layer of fabric, she could feel the heat of Yelu Yan’s palm.

The half of Li Xianyun’s body that was close to Yelu Yan began to feel numb, and her ears turned fiery, so hot that it was uncomfortable.

After she stood up straight, Yelu Yan removed his hand, maintaining the propriety of a gentleman.

If he weren’t so tall and powerful, with a reserved personality and emotions hard to read on his face, he could easily be described as a modest gentleman, gentle as jade.

Yelu Yan placed the hand that had just supported Li Xianyun’s little arm behind his back, clasped it, and his actions seemed somewhat unnatural.

He bent his head to look at Li Xianyun’s white and delicate little face, her cheeks flushed with shyness, giving her the beautiful look of “a face that put the peach blossoms to shame.”

“Do you like it?” Yelu Yan asked again.

Li Xianyun looked up at him, nodding with a smile and happily said, “I like it. Thank you, Khan, for gifting me the white horse.”

When she smiled, her bright eyes were warm and inviting, her teeth white and lips red, astounding beauty that seemed as if all the colors of the world had lost their brilliance.

Yelu Yan said succinctly, “I’m glad you like it.”

Jinwu was shocked as he watched the Khan. When had the Khan become so… so tender?

Li Xianyun suddenly remembered how she had clung to Yelu Yan’s neck the previous night, refusing to let him leave, and bit her lip unnaturally.

Yelu Yan noticed her discomfort and asked, looking down, “What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing,” said Li Xianyun, her red lips parting lightly.

Yelu Yan indeed had a deep understanding of people’s hearts; nothing could escape his eyes.

Forget it, she thought. It’s better to pretend as if nothing had happened.

Yelu Yan stared at her, a smile playing on his lips, as he asked, “Can you mount it?”

The onlookers reacted as if they had seen a ghost, and at this point, they confirmed that the Khan had indeed smiled.

What?!!

The Khan actually smiled?!!!

Li Xianyun feigned casualness with a smile and said, “Don’t underestimate me.”

With that, she walked over to the stirrup.

Yelu Yan also followed, standing beside her and saying, “Be careful, hold on tight.”

Li Xianyun hummed in response, touched the white horse’s mane, and said softly, “Xiaoxue, you must be obedient, and let your sister ride you.”

She liked to be a sister that much?

The smile on Yelu Yan’s face deepened, and he asked with thin lips slightly parting, “Xiaoxue?”

Li Xianyun, realizing how sugary sweet she’d been when talking to the horse, said somewhat embarrassingly, “I just named her.”

As she said this, she gently stroked the horse’s back, grasped the saddle with both hands, stepped into the stirrup, flipped onto the horse, and sat steadily in the saddle.

Her movements were skilled, without any hesitation, truly a spirited and dashing figure.

Upon mounting, Li Xianyun turned and saw Yelu Yan very close to her, and from the corner of her eye had seen Yelu Yan stretching out his arm, ready to catch her at any moment. He was this afraid she would fall off.

He really underestimated her.

After Li Xianyun took her seat, Yelu Yan stepped back, stood firm, and looked up at her lively and agile little face.

Li Xianyun took the reins from Bater’s hand, gently stroked the white horse’s mane, straightened up, and, looking down from above at Yelu Yan, smiled and said, “Khan, do you believe in your consort now?”

Yelu Yan’s brow smoothed, and his tiger-like eyes deepened, he hummed in response and said, “Be careful.”

“Okay,” Li Xianyun obediently replied.

Yelu Yan turned to Bater and Zhuo Ma and said, “Protect the consort well.”

Bater and Zhuo Ma quickly bowed with folded arms and said, “Your subordinates will follow the order.”

With that, the two mounted their horses.

Youlan also climbed onto the horseback; having followed Li Xianyun since childhood, she could not say her riding skills were exceptional, but they were not bad either, certainly above average among the Han women.

Seeing that Yelu Yan was looking over, Li Xianyun said, “Khan, your consort is leaving.”

“Don’t come back too late,” Yelu Yan said.

“Okay.”

Li Xianyun said as she raised her whip, snapped it against the horse’s back, and with a shout of “Giddy up,” spurred her horse into motion.

Just as Bater and the others were about to bow farewell to Yelu Yan, they were interrupted when he said, “Hurry up and follow the consort.”

“Yes!”

The three quickly spurred their horses to follow.

Jinwu looked at Li Xianyun’s attractive figure from behind and exclaimed, “I really didn’t expect the consort’s riding skills to be so good. She truly does not pale in comparison to men, her beauty outshines the lads, matching even the Commandery Princess.”

Yelu Yan glanced at him, his face stern as he said calmly, “The consort is the consort; there’s no need for comparison with anyone else.”

Jinwu quickly bowed with folded arms, saying, “Khan, forgive me, this subordinate misspoke.”

Yelu Yan did not look at him again but strode towards the Hall of Diligent Governance.

Jinwu hurriedly followed, looking at Yelu Yan’s cool back, he sighed softly in his heart: It seems that the Khan only shows a pleasant demeanor to the consort, how could others expect such honor? This is an absolute double standard, undeniable.

From now on, one must never compare the consort with anyone else, for in the Khan’s heart, the consort is unique and incomparable. Remembering this point at all times is essential to keep oneself safe; he did not want to be relegated to guarding the city gates again.

Li Xianyun and her entourage arrived at the East Market, where they stored their horses in a dedicated area and found a shop to enjoy a good meal before casually strolling the streets.

Although the environment in the East Market was not the best, it was bustling with activity. All kinds of shops were on display: food sellers, utensil merchants, artisans offering handicrafts, and even live cattle and sheep markets—it had everything one could need.

The crowds here bustled, a mix of all sorts.

Bater expressed some concern, “Young master, are you sure you want to choose this location to open the Ice Porridge Shop?”

On the way here, Li Xianyun had already explained her intentions to the three companions.

Li Xianyun nodded and said, “This place has people from all walks of life, ensuring a plentiful supply of customers.”

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Zhuo Ma said, “Young master, why not open a shop in the West Market?”

The West Market was at the center of Shangjing, with well-laid streets and orderly planning; many famous shops were situated there, frequented by the rich and noble.

Li Xianyun explained, “Our Ice Porridge Shop doesn’t have much recognition yet; if we were in the West Market, surely it would go unnoticed. Besides, the shop is just starting out; we need to keep our prices low to make it affordable. Once we’ve built a good reputation and business is booming, we’ll decide whether or not to open a shop in the West Market.”

Having lived in Chang’an for a few years, Li Xianyun knew that people with any status were particular about brands—no matter how unsavory the desserts from Xingfang Restaurant might be, they would still buy them.

A newly established shop like theirs, even with delicious offerings, would not even receive a glance from those people.

However, it was different for ordinary people; as long as they could afford it and the food was good, they would buy without a second thought about brands.