The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 573 - 571 Isn’t he very busy? (First update)

Li Xianyun arrived at the armory, accustomed to dressing as a man when she left the palace, and this time was no exception.

Although she was dressed as a man, many still recognized Li Xianyun and knelt down to greet her with bent arms.

Li Xianyun graciously allowed them to rise, and followed Zha Xi to the area where weapons were forged.

Under Li Xianyun’s guidance, the weapon forging went very smoothly.

Weaponry was usually a tedious affair, with the workshop filled with hard and cold components that bored the women completely.

But Li Xianyun knew the craft exceptionally well, even more so than Zha Xi, demonstrating a high level of technical skill.

As the saying goes, what one knows isn’t hard, what one doesn’t know is difficult.

Under Li Xianyun’s guidance, those seemingly complex blueprints suddenly became less foreign and more understandable.

When they saw that the crossbows produced not only possessed great power but also, due to the esoteric mechanisms involved, had long ranges and excellent accuracy, the craftspeople present couldn’t help but applaud and gained even more respect for the Queen, adored in the Harem.

Li Xianyun, with her exceptional demeanor and talents, was remarkably approachable and got along very well with the craftspeople.

At dinner time, a shy craftsman noticed it was getting late and bravely invited Li Xianyun to join them for dinner.

Previously, when Li Xianyun visited the armory, she was accompanied by Yelu Yan, so although many craftspeople had seen her, they hadn’t interacted much with her and only knew her as a delicate woman cherished and adored by Khan.

Now, having interacted more, they respected and admired Li Xianyun even more.

Li Xianyun was extremely knowledgeable, clear-headed, and good at giving pointers, yet she didn’t put on airs and exuded a likable charisma.

The craftspeople often thought that if Li Xianyun were a man, she would certainly be a key minister of the state and achieve great things.

The shy craftsman had approached her with a try-it-and-see attitude.

Unexpectedly, Li Xianyun readily agreed, saying briskly, "Sure."

The surrounding craftspeople were very pleased to hear this.

However, Youlan and Jinwu exchanged worried glances.

Youlan walked up to Li Xianyun and whispered, "My lady, it’s getting dark outside. If you return late, Khan will surely be worried."

Li Xianyun responded with a smile, "Don’t worry. Khan is quite busy these days and will return to the Khan Palace late. It won’t be too late for us to go back after dinner."

Youlan moved her lips, intending to persuade her further, but seeing that Li Xianyun was already walking towards the dining hall with the crowd, she decided to remain silent and quickly followed to attend to her.

Zha Xi led Li Xianyun to the dining hall where they ate.

The armory had a separate dining area.

By the time Li Xianyun arrived, a number of craftspeople, already gathered there for their meal, mingled within the capacious dining hall.

Within half an hour of Li Xianyun’s arrival at the armory, the news had spread to every nook and cranny.

Many had gone out of their way to walk around the weapon forging room during their work, but now with Li Xianyun surrounded by layers of people, her visibility was unclear.

Now that the important figure had arrived, the craftspeople eating hurriedly put down their food, many not even having time to swallow, and followed the rest in kneeling down to greet her.

Li Xianyun asked everyone to rise and said with a smile, "Today, I’m here to join your meal uninvited. You are the hosts here; let’s not let my presence disturb you."

Seeing Li Xianyun being so approachable, the simple craftspeople laughed and repeatedly said, "You’re not disturbing."

Soon, someone brought food for Li Xianyun.

Bater wanted to check the food for poison, but Li Xianyun stopped him with a look.

Li Xianyun was skilled with toxins and in recognizing poisons. If there was poison, she would know just by its smell.

At worst, she could taste and feel it in her mouth to confirm.

Besides, the armory was a critical military location strictly guarded; how could Yelu Yan possibly allow spies to infiltrate?

Li Xianyun specifically instructed that no special treatment was to be given and asked to eat the same food as the craftspeople.

The camaraderie at the dinner table was always easy to establish.

Everyone laughed and chatted while eating, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

It was unknown who started singing first, but more craftspeople joined in.

Radiant and genuine smiles brightened their faces.

The singing was melodious and prolonged, very pleasing to the ear.

Two more craftspeople brought out stringed instruments to play.

As the music started, some craftspeople stood up and began to dance to the rhythm.

The Khitan people were not only skilled horsemen but also exceptionally good at singing and dancing.

Li Xianyun often heard shepherds singing on the vast grasslands, their beautiful voices mingling with the green grass, blue sky, and white clouds, drifting far and long, providing comfort and pleasure.

One craftsman jumped up to dance, and more stood to join.

The large dining hall was filled with dancing figures, the air filled with joyful emotions.

Li Xianyun clapped along with the craftspeople, sitting in her seat and tapping her little feet to the beat.

Whenever there was a woman dancing in the dining hall, Li Xianyun would stand up and join in.

Yelu Yan walked along the straight, wide stone path of the arsenal, hearing the melodious singing and applause from a distance.

The leading official at the arsenal felt nervous and apprehensive, timidly raising his eyes to look at their imposing and domineering Khan,

fearing the Khan might assign blame.

The arsenal was a critical military location, supposed to be a serious place, yet these people were neglecting their duties, singing during a critical time of war, which was indeed unforgivable.

The official, realizing the Queen was also in the dining hall, grew even more distressed.

Seeing that Khan’s expression revealed nothing, the official felt uneasy.

Yet, he dared not send someone to signal a warning.

Khan had just entered the arsenal and ordered that no one should announce his arrival.

With the Khan saying so, who would dare to disobey?

Now, all they could do was hope for the best for those in the dining hall. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

Upon reaching the entrance of the dining hall, Yelu Yan pulled the reins, dismounted, and swiftly walked in.

Just at the entrance, he instantly noticed the fragile and delicate figure surrounded by a crowd.

Li Xianyun was watching a group of men singing and dancing.

Her face was filled with a joyful smile, her fair little face luminant and attractive under the lamp light.

Surrounded by joyous people, Yelu Yan seemed somewhat out of place.

The craftsman standing at the door clapping felt a chill behind him, his back hairs standing, and instinctively turned, only to see their wise and brave Khan standing at the doorway, causing his heart to tremble and his legs to go weak as he knelt and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Khan."

Many more noticed Yelu Yan’s arrival and knelt to pay their respects.

The lively, singing and dancing crowd suddenly quieted down and knelt to salute.

"Greetings, Khan."

The greetings resounded from all around, one after another.

The vast dining hall, like a wave rolling in, settled back to calm as the storm ceased.

Li Xianyun, seeing Yelu Yan, was both surprised and delighted.

Wasn’t he extremely busy? How did he find this place?