The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 581 - 579 is someone you can’t afford to mess with (first update)

Chapter 581: 579 is someone you can’t afford to mess with (first update)

Some military leaders who were unaware of the situation saw Li Xianyun looking frightened at the sight of Yelu Yan and couldn’t help saying,

"Khan, that Han person hides upon seeing you. Clearly, she has a guilty conscience. Should I seize her for interrogation?"

Shulu Xi laughed, "If that Han person doesn’t confess, wouldn’t it mean she has to be tortured?"

During this military campaign, Shulu Xi also followed closely by his side.

The leader said, "Of course. Looking at that Han person’s delicate skin, a single lash would make her spill everything."

Yelu Yan gave the leader a cold glance.

Seeing this, the leader was so scared that he felt his soul leave his body, his heart filled with trepidation.

Although he didn’t know what he had said wrong, it was clear that the Khan was angry because of his words.

He immediately became submissive, "This lowly one spoke out of turn. Please forgive me, Khan."

Yelu Yan said coldly, "Physician Li is a Divine Doctor, whom I’ve managed to invite after much difficulty. If anyone dares to disrespect her, it would be an act of disrespect to me."

No one who dared to disrespect Yelu Yan ever ended well.

The warning in Yelu Yan’s words was extremely strong.

Hearing this, the leader quickly bent his arm in respect and said, "This lowly one understands. It definitely won’t happen again."

Yelu Yan gave him a faint glance, leading his people to casually walk past Li Xianyun’s carriage and then left with his party.

That leader wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, slowed down his pace, and grabbed Shulu Xi’s arm, whispering, "Lord Shulu, I have something to discuss with you."

Shulu Xi knew what he was up to and laughed, "The Khan still needs my company."

But the leader’s hand was like an iron claw, so Shulu Xi stopped struggling.

Once Yelu Yan and his men had walked far enough away, the leader punched Shulu Xi a few times in the back.

"Nice one, you little rascal, setting a trap for me."

Shulu Xi laughed, "I didn’t set any trap for you; it was you who said you wanted to seize Physician Li for interrogation."

They were brothers who had been through life and death together and had a very good relationship.

The leader didn’t really punch hard.

After a few punches, the leader let go of Shulu Xi and said, "Who exactly is this Physician Li?"

To cause the Khan to change his face on the spot because of her.

Shulu Xi was always tight-lipped, very strict with his words, "I can’t say much, but just know that Young Master Li is not someone you can afford to provoke."

Surprise and relief showed on the leader’s face as he said, "Thanks for the warning."

Being a close confidant of the Khan, Shulu Xi knew much more than ordinary people. That Shulu Xi would say even that much to him was already quite remarkable.

After Yelu Yan had finished inspecting with his main leaders, the army rested on the spot for a moment, then set off and continued their march.

By dusk, the army chose a flat area near the river to set up camp. freēnovelkiss.com

Although it was winter, the river had not frozen over due to its flowing water.

After setting up the camp, people from the Huofu Camp went to the river to fish.

Li Xianyun, accompanied by Youlan and Bater, also followed along.

Despite the difficulty of fishing in winter, they still caught several large grass carp.

Not many could enjoy grilled fish, and as the leader of the Huofu Camp was in a dilemma, Li Xianyun suggested, "We could make fish soup, so more people can have some."

The cooks looked at each other, perplexed.

Making fish soup was a bit difficult for Khitan people; they mostly ate grilled fish and were not skilled in making fish soup.

"But we’ve hardly ever made fish soup."

If the soup wasn’t good, wouldn’t the few grass carp they had caught be wasted?

"I’ll give it a try," said Li Xianyun.

Everyone naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

Li Xianyun picked up a wooden basin to start picking the fish but was stopped by the Huofu Camp staff who took over the task.

The leader of the Huofu Camp had already passed down the order: Physician Li, who accompanied the army, was a distinguished guest invited by the Khan, and everyone must treat her politely.

Indeed, even without the command from the leader, everyone would have done so.

Li Xianyun’s superb medical skills earned her great respect.

Moreover, with her delicate and tender appearance, clearly someone who had been pampered, how could one let her do any bloody and dirty work?

After the cooks had prepared the fish, Li Xianyun stir-fried them briefly in an oil pan, then added water to simmer the soup.

The appetizing aroma of the fish and the soup quickly spread throughout the camp.

A soldier remarked, "It smells amazing, has the Huofu Camp gotten a new cook?"

"Just smelling it makes my mouth water. It must be a delight to taste."

"What are you thinking? Do you think such fine food would actually make it to our mouths? It’s all for those higher up."

"What a pity."

Unexpectedly, when dinner time arrived, the soldiers mostly got a big ladle of fish soup each, though those who arrived late missed out on this treat.

A soldier asked, "What kind of soup is this? It’s really delicious."

"Fish soup."

"Who are you kidding? I’ve had fish soup before, and it was fishy, nothing like this delightful soup."

"It’s fish soup, personally cooked by Physician Li."

After tasting it, the crowd sincerely commented, "We never imagined that Physician Li is not only a master of medicine, but her culinary skills are also exquisite."

After dinner, Li Xianyun planned to go to the barracks to rest.

The troops had been on the move for a whole day and were exhausted. After the meal, everyone felt drowsy.

Except for the soldiers on night duty, everyone returned to the barracks to rest.

Bater arranged a sleeping spot in the corner of the Huofu Camp’s barracks for Li Xianyun.

The soldiers slept on large communal bunks, with Li Xianyun sleeping on the innermost side, Youlan next to her, and Bater on the outside of her.

This arrangement provided a degree of propriety.

As the three of them arrived at the entrance of the barracks, Jinwu rushed over in haste.

After circling the Huofu Camp, he had finally found Li Xianyun.

"Young Master Li, the Khan is suffering from indigestion and has asked for you to examine him," Jinwu said.

Li Xianyun responded, "If it’s indigestion, then he should simply eat less next time."

"..."

The Queen was perhaps the only person who dared to speak to the Khan that way.

Li Xianyun was upset inside. When she had agreed to accompany Yelu Yan on his campaign, they had a clear understanding that they would pretend not to know each other in the military camp. Yelu Yan had agreed readily at the time, but now he had gone back on his word.

Such a fickle man.

Jinwu pleaded awkwardly, "Physician Li, I am merely following orders, please don’t make it difficult for me."

Youlan, feeling sympathy for her husband, uttered beside Li Xianyun, "Master."

Left with no choice, Li Xianyun followed Jinwu towards the main tent.

The night had fallen completely, with a bright moon hanging in the western sky, surrounded by a silvery halo.

The vast and flat grassland was swept by a breeze, as if in an uninhabited land.

Li Xianyun shivered from the cold, wrapped her clothes tightly around her, and quickened her pace.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the main tent, the guards opened the thick curtain.

As Li Xianyun stepped in, she immediately felt as if she had moved from the frosty world into one filled with light and warmth.

Once Li Xianyun entered, the curtain was let down again.

Bater and the guards waited at the entrance, while Jinwu took Youlan to rest elsewhere.

When Li Xianyun entered, Yelu Yan was sitting at the desk examining a strategic map. Hearing the noise, he looked up and immediately saw Li Xianyun standing at the doorway, looking quite indignant.