The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 91 - 0 This bothered him a bit (fourth update)

"Yes!" the secret scout said, "Prince, although we did not bring back any news of the Crown Prince and Princess Hehui from Houliang, I have discovered something urgent."

"Speak."

The scout said, "Ever since the Crown Prince of Houliang returned, the Emperor of Houliang has fallen ill, and now Houliang is plunged into a situation of nine sons vying for the throne."

"Interesting," Ji Xueyuan smiled, "I’ve always said that Murong Ce is a hidden dragon in the abyss, destined to soar into the skies someday."

If Murong Ce really is entangled with Princess Hehui, once he ascends the throne, there will be quite a spectacle to watch.

Ji Xueyuan was deeply calculative, how could the plots in his heart be known to others?

He waved his hand and the secret scout immediately knelt down and bowed with folded arms, saying, "This subordinate takes his leave."

Zhuo Ma and Youlan came to Li Xianyun’s painting room with fruits and pastries in hand. freewebnoveℓ.com

They placed the fruits on the desk.

Youlan said, "My lady, would you like to drink some water and have some fruit and pastries?"

"The Khan is worried that you might be hungry; he had us prepare this especially for you," Zhuo Ma added.

She was eagerly hoping that her lady and the Khan would become a couple soon.

Because the two of them were such a perfect and eye-pleasing match, it would be a pity for them not to be together.

Li Xianyun, not even lifting her head, continued to be engrossed in her painting, "Just put them there."

"But, my lady..." Zhuo Ma was still somewhat persistent.

Li Xianyun had no choice but to look up at Youlan and Zhuo Ma and say, "If you are hungry, you can have some, and share some with Bater as well."

Bater, who was guarding the door, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but feel joy spreading across his face. The princess consort was truly considerate of her servants.

However, they had had plenty to eat with the princess consort at the restaurant at noon and were not hungry at all.

Li Xianyun continued to paint after speaking.

Zhuo Ma still wanted to say something, but Youlan touched her hand.

The two of them walked out.

In a low voice, Youlan said, "Forget it, when the lady is busy, she is very serious and won’t eat anything."

Zhuo Ma nodded and, turning to glance at Li Xianyun still painting, had no choice but to accept that.

About an hour later, Li Xianyun finally finished the design drawings.

Because the sheets of paper were quite small, she had to divide the work across several pieces.

There were model diagrams of the Five-Arrow Repeating Crossbow and the disassembled drawings for its construction.

She also neatly wrote down the principles and usage instructions for the Five-Arrow Repeating Crossbow in Khitan script.

It couldn’t have been more detailed.

After completing all of this, Li Xianyun stretched her arms wide, stood up, and walked towards the door.

The three bored people outside heard the noise and turned their heads, just in time to see Li Xianyun coming out of the room.

Youlan smiled and said, "My lady, have you finished your painting?"

"Yes," Li Xianyun looked at Bater and said, "Bater, go invite the Khan and Lord Zha Xi over."

Bater bowed and said, "Yes!"

He and the two teenaged girls were standing guard here, with no one to talk to; he was so bored he felt he was growing fur.

He was just thinking about stretching his limbs.

Hearing what Li Xianyun said, he strode towards the archway ahead.

Li Xianyun raised her arms to stretch.

Zhuo Ma stepped forward and said, "Princess, let me give you a back massage."

"No need," Li Xianyun said with a smile to Zhuo Ma and Youlan, "Take the fruit and pastries out, let’s share them, I’m a little hungry after painting for so long."

"Yes!"

Youlan and Zhuo Ma smiled as they walked into the house and soon brought out the pastries and fruit.

The kitchen staff, upon hearing that the Khan wanted fruits and desserts, were all extremely diligent.

The fruits were carefully selected, and the desserts were of the finest quality.

Li Xianyun pinched a piece of dessert, took a small bite, and found it a bit dry and overly sweet.

After eating, her throat felt uncomfortable.

She thought of the desserts in Chang’an, which had such a variety: peach crisp, almond blossom drop, mung bean cake, date pastry...

Not only were they beautifully shaped, but they were also fragrant, sweet and soft—a real treat.

Youlan took a bite, frowned, and said, "This pastry is nowhere as delicious as what my master makes."

Her master’s pastries were unique, and she knew many varieties too.

Youlan looked at Li Xianyun somewhat flatteringly and said, "Master, when will you make pastries for your servant? These are too unpalatable."

Zhuo Ma joined in, "Unpalatable? They taste quite good to me."

As she spoke, she took another big bite.

Youlan looked at her and said, "You, if you had tasted the pastries made by our master, no other pastry would catch your eye."

Li Xianyun, chewing on the dry pastry, said, "You are exaggerating too much."

Youlan, batting her eyelashes and pouting her lips, said, "It’s true."

Her exaggerated expressions made both Li Xianyun and Zhuo Ma laugh.

Bater ran into Yelu Yan halfway.

After Yelu Yan finished training the soldiers, he wanted to see that young girl.

As he passed the gatehouse, he saw Li Xianyun laughing heartily with her two maids, not knowing what they were talking about.

She held her hand, as white as jade, gently to her mouth, laughing so happily, so beautifully.

Her beauty was so vivid and lively.

Yelu Yan couldn’t help but be stunned.

At the same time, the feeling of loss in his eyes almost overflowed.

Li Xianyun often talked to him with smiles, but he always felt a great distance between them, as if she had never laughed carelessly like this with him.

When would she ever smile at him like that...

Li Xianyun looked at Youlan and said, "Alright, tomorrow this consort will make some for you."

"Really?!" Youlan was so happy that she almost jumped up.

Having traveled on the marriage journey for over a month, plus the days spent in the Khitan, it had been a long time since she had last tasted the pastries made by Li Xianyun.

"Truly," said Li Xianyun. "You just reminded this consort of something."

The two looked at Li Xianyun, puzzled.

Li Xianyun said, "Selling shaved ice is a bit monotonous. If we add pastries to sell alongside it, the business will be better."

Youlan smiled and said, "The master is wise."

If they sold pastries, it would also mean they could often have pastries to eat.

Such a delightful thing!

"What are you talking about? You seem to be having so much fun?"

A somewhat abrupt voice came through.

Li Xianyun saw Yelu Yan and Jinwu coming, and Bater was nowhere to be seen.

Youlan and Zhuo Ma hurriedly knelt down to pay respects, "We pay respects to the Khan."

Li Xianyun was about to show her respects too, but Yelu Yan was already by her side, his rough hand supporting her delicate arm, looking down at her, and said softly, "Haven’t I told you, there’s no need for you to show respects to me? Have you forgotten? Hmm?"

Li Xianyun felt that his "hmm" was especially tender, and somewhat enchanting, making her heartbeat quicken a notch.

But she quickly suppressed her fluctuating emotions.

Once Yelu Yan saw her stand steady, he let go of her hand, gazed at her animated little face, and smiled, "What were you discussing just now?"

The moment he arrived, Li Xianyun restrained her smile somewhat, which made him feel slightly slighted.