The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 601 - 599 Then the husband should play the role of a villain for once (First Watch)

Chapter 601: 599 Then the husband should play the role of a villain for once (First Watch)

Yelu Yan said, "Good, I agree to your terms, it’s good that they listen to you."

The only mistake was not letting him know the whole story, causing him to worry all day, distracted from official duties.

Li Xianyun understood Yelu Yan’s character well. He was always true to his word. Now that Yelu Yan had agreed, she could set her mind at ease.

"Husband, you’ve heard about the owner of the clothing workshop, haven’t you? He’s a spy from Houliang. This also means that the workshop, and even Yanzhou, might have spies planted by Murong Ce."

Yelu Yan gave a grunt, "I have already sent people to investigate this matter. We will not wrongfully execute anyone, nor will we be lenient to any."

Li Xianyun’s lips curved upward. Yelu Yan certainly was a man of action. Once he identified a problem, he would tackle it immediately.

Yelu Yan picked up a strand of Li Xianyun’s black hair and gently twined it around his fingertips, his expression tender and adoring, "Xianxian, what do you plan to do tomorrow?"

Li Xianyun leaned softly against Yelu Yan’s chest, her small hand gently playing with his clothes, feeling his strong heartbeat which dispelled the winter chill.

"I plan to investigate the situation first, and then figure out how to acquire some cotton. We also need to reassign the person responsible for supervision. Moreover, the looms and cotton-spinning machines that the female workers use are so old they’re falling apart. We could allocate replacements to improve the efficiency of making cotton clothes."

Yelu Yan looked down at Li Xianyun, "The war between the Khitan and Houliang is urgent right now. It’s impossible to buy looms and cotton-spinning machines from Houliang. And to purchase them from Houtang would take a long time; the soldiers can’t wait that long."

The soldiers were still using old cotton clothes, which were now tattered and no longer warm.

Li Xianyun smiled, "Who said we need to buy looms and cotton-spinning machines from Houliang or Houtang? Tomorrow, I will draw the designs and production methods of the machines, then have the craftspeople make them. It’ll be much faster than buying from other countries and save us from their exorbitant prices."

Yelu Yan lifted her small face with his hand and pressed a kiss to her lips, then watched her intently as they parted, "Xianxian, is there anything in this world you don’t know?"

She was full of surprises for him. How did he, Yelu Yan, have the fortune to find such an incredible treasure?

Li Xianyun smiled, "Of course, there are things I don’t know. For instance, I don’t know martial arts like you do, nor how to lead troops into battle."

"You’re quite ambitious, you little girl. But it’s good that you don’t know martial arts."

She didn’t quite catch his latter words, "Husband, what did you say?"

Yelu Yan smiled, "I said, it’s good that you don’t know martial arts. If you also knew how to lead troops into battle, I would truly be unworthy of you."

He spoke from the heart.

Even now, he would often feel inferior, unworthy of Li Xianyun, which is why he always tended to be extra cautious around her.

"You always know how to cheer me up," Li Xianyun said with a smile.

Yelu Yan kissed her cheek and advised, "Don’t overwork yourself, okay?"

"Okay, it’s not hard," she said, "for you, my lord, I would not refuse to climb a mountain of swords or descend into a sea of flames."

Li Xianyun knew how to charm.

If she set her mind to sweet-talking someone, her tender little mouth was like honey, sweet and delightful, making one’s heart bloom with joy.

At that moment, Yelu Yan felt precisely that way.

The glow of the lamp in the room seemed to scatter in Yelu Yan’s deep eyes.

His smiling, tiger-like eyes were bright and full of life.

His desires, like rolling waves of heat, seemed ready to engulf and devour Li Xianyun at any moment.

Her body’s memory slowly awakened. Li Xianyun felt her legs go weak, and she quickly changed the subject.

"Husband, may I visit Liuzhou?"

Liuzhou and Hengzhou stood opposite each other; they used to be Houliang territory but were now occupied by the Khitan.

Yelu Yan nestled his head against hers, nuzzling lightly, and looked down at her, "Why do you want to go to Liuzhou?"

"I’ve heard about the situation in Hengzhou. I want to see the terrain with my own eyes. Perhaps I could devise machinery that would give us an advantage in battle."

So that’s how it was.

Yelu Yan was completely moved.

It is often said, "Husband and wife united can cut through metal."

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Yelu Yan had always granted Li Xianyun’s requests, and even more so at this moment, he agreed cheerfully, "Alright. However, you must stay close by my side at all times and not run off, understand?"

"I understand, I’m not a small child," Li Xianyun obediently responded.

Yelu Yan looked at her and smiled, "Is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Li Xianyun shook her head.

Embracing Li Xianyun, Yelu Yan suddenly flipped over and pressed her firmly beneath him, "Since there’s nothing else to discuss, let us attend to some serious matters."

His intention was all too clear, and Li Xianyun dodged him with a smile, "You big meanie."

Yelu Yan pressed her resisting hands beside her head and chuckled, "Then, let me play the role of the villain just this once."

Saying so, he buried his head and firmly seized her lips.

"Mmm..."

Li Xianyun thus became ensnared in Yelu Yan’s tender web, unable to escape.

In the early morning, sunlight filtered in through the window lattice.

Li Xianyun’s delicate and fair hand moved slightly, and she eventually awoke, rolling over onto the bed and lazily stretching her limbs.

Yelu Yan had kept her up late last night.

With his numerous duties on the battlefield, shouldn’t Yelu Yan have been very tired?

Yet he was still full of energy, indulging himself unrestrainedly, flipping and turning her over as he pleased.

By the time Yelu Yan was done, Li Xianyun had fallen into a deep sleep, not even remembering being cleaned up in his embrace.

The next time she drowsily woke up, it was to Yelu Yan waking her with kisses.

Yelu Yan was already dressed in his military uniform, even the armor was donned, as he lay beside her head, looking at her with a smile.

Li Xianyun glanced at Yelu Yan and then closed her eyes again, "My lord, I’m really sleepy."

Her fragrant softness and delicate demeanor provoked Yelu Yan to chuckle softly.

He whispered something in Li Xianyun’s ear.

But Li Xianyun was simply too sleepy; it seemed as if her eyelids were glued shut, and she couldn’t open them no matter how hard she tried.

Whatever Yelu Yan said, she responded mechanically, with no real engagement.

It wasn’t until Yelu Yan said, "Xianxian, I’m leaving now. Remember what I told you, did you hear?"

"Mm," Li Xianyun replied nonchalantly.

Yelu Yan dared only to be slightly annoyed, and after he had finished giving instructions, he pulled the soft cover over Li Xianyun, making sure she was well-covered, kissed her forehead, and then got up to leave.

Li Xianyun propped herself up to take a glance at the window lattice; the sky was a hazy blue, not yet fully bright.

She was so tired, she rolled over and fell asleep again.

Now, Li Xianyun was looking at the brightly shining window lattice, carefully recalling the gentle murmurs Yelu Yan had left in her ear, which seemed to be about being careful and not overworking herself.

Struggling to get up, Li Xianyun washed and dressed, and after getting ready, she called over the remaining few honest young servants from the clothing workshop.