The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 584 - 582 Don’t Let Yourself Be Bullied (Second Update)

Li Xianyun quickly turned her back, revealing a dolled-up back to Yelu Yan, the red straps of her undergarment on her neck and back always seemed to provoke desire.

Yelu Yan walked over, watching as she hurriedly put on her robe.

It was as if being a step late would result in him devouring her.

Even though he really wanted to devour her.

After she had put on her robe, Yelu Yan handed her a waterskin filled with warm water and smiled, "It’s not even dawn yet, why not sleep a little longer?"

Li Xianyun took the waterskin, "Precisely because it is not fully light, I need to quickly get up and leave your tent, to prevent others from guessing about our relationship."

"We could just reveal your identity. Our relationship is honest and open, not an affair," Yelu Yan asserted as if it were the most natural thing.

It didn’t sit well with him that they had to sneak around like lovers having an affair; the thrill was nice, but he felt it belittled Li Xianyun greatly.

Li Xianyun took a few sips of water and handed the waterskin back to him, "You’re really not behaving yourself."

As she said this, she slipped her underskirt on beneath her jacket.

This playful act amused Yelu Yan.

"What haven’t I seen of you, my wife, that you need to hide?"

Li Xianyun "hmphed," not daring to say much more. If she said something that displeased him, and he decided to pull her in for another round, what then?

Men were extremely dangerous beings at night and in the morning.

No, not just then—Yelu Yan was a constant danger at any time and place.

Li Xianyun got dressed and was about to lean over to put on her shoes when a tall figure squat down first.

While Yelu Yan helped put her shoes on, he looked up at her, "Xianxian, I’m busy with official duties during the day and can’t look after you well. Don’t let anyone bully you."

Li Xianyun nodded obediently, smiling, "I’m not so easily bullied. And if I am, I still have you, don’t I?"

Everyone loved flattery, and Yelu Yan was no exception. His laughter grew even more hearty at her last words, "That’s right, with me here, no one can bully you."

Li Xianyun responded with a smile.

After she was dressed, she went behind the screen to wash up.

The large desk was strewn with spread-out maps for battle plans and a few letters written in Khitan script—it was clear Yelu Yan had risen early to deal with official matters.

He was celebrated for his military achievements and renowned fame, yet he continued to diligently attend to his duties, ceaselessly and ardently pressing forward.

Even though Li Xianyun was a woman, she deeply admired Yelu Yan.

After washing up, Yelu Yan insisted she eat something. He kissed her over and over, and only after much struggle did he let her go.

When Li Xianyun returned to the Huofu Camp, she felt the stares of the cooks changed; most were more respectful, but some were not so well-intentioned.

Others were unaware of her whereabouts, but those in the Huofu Camp had their suspicions.

Some gossipers started to suspect him of being involved with young men; rumors started to spread slowly at first.

By evening, some commanders had caught a few gossipers and publicly disciplined them; there was no need to guess that it was under Yelu Yan’s instructions.

Thus, the rumors gradually subsided.

Yet some gazes still made Li Xianyun uncomfortable, but without solid evidence, it was not appropriate to take action, so she decided to remain steadfast amidst the changes.

In the following days, the troop’s march proceeded normally.

By day, Li Xianyun helped in the Huofu Camp preparing food and occasionally treating illnesses among the soldiers; at night, she would be swept away to Yelu Yan’s main tent for their secret liaisons.

Yelu Yan had an abundance of energy, entangling her every night, sometimes multiple times throughout.

By day, he patrolled and dealt with affairs in the capital, which should have exhausted him, yet at night there was no trace of fatigue. He was so ruthless and stayed up so late that the following morning he still rose early to attend to official duties.

He was hardly human.

With only one day remaining before reaching the border fortress city, some people’s malevolent thoughts finally could no longer be restrained.

Li Xianyun mostly stuck with Youlan and Bater, yet there were moments she was alone.

For instance, right now, Youlan slipped away to talk with Jinwu, and Bater went to fetch some medicinal herbs from her luggage.

Li Xianyun sat on a large stone at the entrance of the Huofu Camp, washing rice, when she suddenly sensed footsteps approaching from behind.

Startled, Li Xianyun swiftly stood up and saw two burly, unsavory-looking men approaching her.

One man even crept up, attempting to embrace her stealthily.

Had she not reacted quickly, she might have already been wrapped in that man’s arms.

Li Xianyun took a step back and looked coldly at the two men before her, "What do you think you’re doing?"

It was evening, just after camp had been made, and many people took the time before dinner to rest in their tents, so the surroundings were somewhat desolate with only the occasional passerby.

These two had waited for such an opportunity to make their move.

Luckily, she had anticipated that some might target her after mistaking her for having a preference for the same sex, and hence, she carried her Sleeve Arrow and poison with her.

The man who had tried to embrace her dropped the pretense and leered at her, inspecting her closely.

"You look so charming, claiming to fancy only men; you must be breaking the hearts of countless young maidens confined to their chambers."

The other man chimed in, "But that’s good for us brothers."

"We’re accustomed to the taste of young maidens, but today we fancy a change of flavor."

Indeed, the world was never short of sordid individuals.

Li Xianyun said coldly, "There are people all around here, I need only to shout, and someone will come."

The two men showed no fear.

"Oh dear, I’m so scared. If we brothers dared to come, it’s because we’re confident you won’t scream."

Li Xianyun raised an eyebrow; these two were truly courting death.

"We’ve been watching you for several days. You bunk in the Khan’s tent every night, and there’s always a lot of hot water being delivered there. You know what that water is used for, don’t you?"

"The Khan is extremely fond of the Queen. If the Queen finds out you’ve been seducing the Khan during the march, do you think you’ll still be alive?"

"If you know what’s good for you, keep quiet, obediently crawl into our tent, and you won’t get hurt. You’re not a woman; you have no chastity to speak of. Either way, it’s pleasure, and perhaps the tricks we know might even surpass those of the Khan."

Li Xianyun watched them with cold eyes.

They had not only insulted her but also Yelu Yan.

Indeed, it was the same everywhere, there were good people and also bad people. Even under strict military discipline like Yelu Yan’s, such vile figures could still infiltrate.

"What do you think?"

Though they posed the question, they already strode confidently toward Li Xianyun.

Seeing Li Xianyun remain motionless, the two believed they had persuaded her and were overjoyed.

However, what they did not expect was that when they were less than two meters from Li Xianyun, she suddenly flicked her sleeve at them, scattering white powder all over their faces.

The two men were momentarily stunned, then the next moment, they clutched their faces and screamed in agony.

Their screams quickly drew a crowd.

Soldiers from the Huofu Camp and other tents came out, surrounding them with puzzled expressions.