The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 636 - 634 Years of Peace and Tranquility (Second Update)

Throughout the journey, Yelu Yan and Li Xianyun either rode horses together under the warm sun or lingered in the beautiful scenery along the way, watching clouds roll and unfold, birds dart across the sky, and withered reeds sway in the unfrozen water...

Whenever the weather was nice and the view beautiful, Yelu Yan would have his men lay thick felt blankets on the dry yellow grass and set up bonfires to grill meat.

Li Xianyun was seated on a thick cushion, with Yelu Yan insisting she wrap herself in a soft blanket.

"You need to keep warm so that it won’t be so bad the next time you have your period."

Yelu Yan cared deeply about Li Xianyun’s health and was strict about keeping her warm and watching over her diet.

With Yelu Yan’s attentive care, Li Xianyun felt much better during her period than before; she no longer suffered excruciating pain.

But discussing her period so openly, how embarrassing would it be if someone overheard?

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyun naturally looked around, feeling a bit awkward.

Luckily, Yelu Yan had sent all the attendants away.

They were gathered by the river, in groups of three or five, some distance away.

Some roasted meat over the builts bonfires, while others huddled near the fires, talking.

Youlan and Jinwu sat together, occasionally exchanging a few words.

A smile was evident on Jinwu’s face and impossible to hide.

Li Xianyun turned to Yelu Yan and whispered, "Speak softer, be careful not to be overheard."

"How could they hear from such a distance?" Yelu Yan laughed as he looked towards her and continued grilling the meat.

The scorching bonfire made everyone comfortably warm, very soothing.

Li Xianyun sat only for a moment before she gazed at Yelu Yan with longing eyes.

Yelu Yan turned to look at her, nudged her gently with his shoulder, and chuckled, "Xianxian, with that look on your face, it seems like I’ve bullied you. Tell me, what’s the matter?"

"Husband, can I take off the blanket? I am really hot. You won’t believe it, feel my hand."

Li Xianyun reached out her small hand and placed it on Yelu Yan’s larger one, drenched in sweat.

"I’m sweating," Li Xianyun pouted in complaint.

When Li Xianyun was not well-behaved, she was quite mischievous, but when she was obedient, she was indeed very sweet.

For instance, right now, she was so compliant that he really wanted to pull her into his arms and kiss her affectionately.

Yelu Yan said with a smile, "Alright, take off the blanket."

Li Xianyun removed the soft blanket with glee, hugging her knees and resting her little head on Yelu Yan’s arm, her body soft and pliant against him as she quietly watched him grill the meat skewers over the fire.

Like a docile little animal.

The men of the grasslands enjoyed drinking and eating meat.

On their travels, Li Xianyun saw many felt tents and many men and women grilling meat over bonfires.

In the Khitan, it seemed almost everyone could grill meat.

In reality, cooking meat like this could be completely left to the servants, but Yelu Yan insisted on grilling it himself for her to eat.

It was as if he earnestly wanted to show off his skills in front of her.

Li Xianyun suddenly remembered a time while traveling on the grasslands, she saw a man grilling meat outside his tent and casually gave a compliment.

Whatever she complimented, she had nearly forgotten, but Yelu Yan had taken it to heart.

Feeling the gentleness of Li Xianyun, ripples formed in Yelu Yan’s heart, gently spreading in circles, "Are you hungry?"

Li Xianyun shook her head.

"It will be ready soon."

"Mhm."

The meat skewers on the fire sizzled, dripping fat down on the coals.

The dripping fat caused billows of white smoke to rise.

The aroma of the meat wafted through the air, tantalizing the taste buds, making one’s mouth water.

Yelu Yan scooped a small spoonful of salt from a box on the table beside him, sprinkling it evenly over the skewers.

The wooden box for spices was divided into several compartments, each with a snug-fitting lid on top.

With each compartment holding a different spice, the skewers became even more fragrant when sprinkled with cumin and other seasonings.

Li Xianyun couldn’t help but swallow and urged, "Husband, when will it be ready?"

"Can’t wait any longer?"

"Mm."

Yelu Yan chuckled, "Just wait a bit longer, the meat isn’t cooked yet, eating it will upset your stomach."

"Mm."

Finally, the meat was ready. Yelu Yan picked up a skewer and held it to Li Xianyun’s lips, "Try it, see how the saltiness is." He also tenderly advised, "Careful, it’s hot."

Li Xianyun leaned forward, blew on it, and took a small bite. The flavors of meat, salt, and cumin landed on her taste buds—it was delicious.

"It’s tasty." Li Xianyun said in between chews, "But why didn’t you put any chili?"

Adding chili would definitely make it even more delicious.

Besides, she clearly saw that there was bright red chili powder in the box.

"Women shouldn’t eat spicy food; it’s bad for your menstrual health."

Menstrual health, menstrual health, always about menstrual health.

"But I just want to eat it with some chili sprinkled on."

Just a moment ago, she was as docile as a tame little beast, but now the little beast showed its sharp claws.

"No way," Yelu Yan was unwavering.

Li Xianyun gave him a look, struggling to rise.

Yelu Yan quickly freed a hand, seized her slender wrist, and with a smile in his eyes, asked, "Where are you off to?"

Li Xianyun said, righteously indignant, "If you won’t give it to me, I’ll go eat somewhere else."

"I’m just looking out for you," Yelu Yan chuckled, "Okay, okay, you can only have one skewer with chili."

"Five skewers," Li Xianyun haggled.

"Two skewers, not a single one more."

"Alright," Li Xianyun smiled.

She had actually only wanted two skewers to begin with, deliberately asking for more so she could negotiate a better deal.

"Now, behave and sit tight."

"Mm."

Saying so, Li Xianyun sat back down next to Yelu Yan, continuing with the skewer she hadn’t finished.

Yelu Yan turned to look at her.

It was rare to see her eating so nicely; he couldn’t resist leaning in to plant a kiss on top of her head.

Days of peace, making one reluctant to see time pass.

Yelu Yan sprinkled chili flakes on a skewer and handed it to Li Xianyun, warning her again, "Careful, it’s hot."

"Good."

Li Xianyun took a bite, then brought the skewer to Yelu Yan’s mouth, "My Lord, try this, it’s better with the chili."

Yelu Yan reminded, "Tasty as it is, you can only have two skewers, understand?"

"Got it, got it—now you try it," Li Xianyun pushed the skewer towards him again, smiling.

Yelu Yan bit into it.

"Is it good?" Li Xianyun tilted her head to watch his reaction and asked.

"It’s good."

They both burst into laughter.

It seemed that when the two of them were together, there was never enough laughter.

After they had eaten their fill, the two lay on the felt blanket, soaking up the sun.

Their noses filled with the fragrance of dry grass, and from time to time, unknown little birds flew by.

The sky in winter was a washed blue, and the clouds were carved so white they dazzled.

Yelu Yan held Li Xianyun’s little hand, idly kneading it.

Her hand was delicate and smooth, tempting one to keep it in the palm of their hand playfully.

At first, Li Xianyun would playfully scratch his palm in response, causing them both to laugh, but after a while, she stopped.

Yelu Yan turned to see that Li Xianyun had fallen asleep without him noticing.

He smiled and moved closer to her, lying on his side and watching her with a smile.

When Li Xianyun was awake, she never let him get this close.

With so many people around, what would it look like for them to be so lovey-dovey?