CHAPTER 41: CHAPTER 41: MEN AND WOMEN ALIKE, ALL ARE WOLVES AND LEOPARDS!

EDITOR: ENDLESSFANTASY TRANSLATION

The two played on the grassland all afternoon, and it was now dusk.

The golden sunset shone on the little girl’s porcelain-white, delicate face, as if it gilded her with a layer of golden light.

She smiled sweetly and beautifully, extending her small, pale fingers to give him a thumbs-up.

In those bright, sparkling eyes was an earnest admiration that Yelyu Lie had never seen before.

He looked up at her, wanting to remember this moment forever.

His distinct lips curled up, and his face turned a bit red; his smile was bright and dazzling.

Yun Chunnuan felt her heart suddenly skip several beats.

She hurriedly turned her eyes away, not daring to look at him anymore.

"Let’s go home," she whispered.

Originally, she looked at the market with excitement, wanting to take a stroll.

But he was lightly dressed and might catch a chill.

Plus, with the enthusiasm of the Bianliao people, they were bound to follow along wherever they went.

Better to go back...

Under the sunset, Yelyu Lie’s wheat-colored face was tinged with red, and his bright, tidy white teeth were particularly striking.

"Let’s go home!"

The two of them walked through the market from one end to the other, and after they left, the calm Bianliao people finally gathered in small groups, unable to sit still.

"Oh my! Did you notice the little girl on the back of Lightning? Is she from the Central Plains?"

"Oh, I saw her long ago! She must be the Princess who came from Great Xia to form an alliance!"

"She’s so fair! Even fairer than my old lady after she was dead for seven days!"

"Tsk, tsk, how could you say that? She’s a princess, naturally with tender skin!"

"Well, someone like that must be quite the experience in bed!"

"Experience, my foot! Look at her small frame! No chest, no hips! The General won’t fancy her!"

"She’s on a horse, dressed warmly; how could you know she lacks those? Jealous! You women get jealous when you see someone attractive! Give up; you’ll live with me, not the General!"

"You bastard! Want a beating? See how I fix you when we get home!"

A couple openly discussed the General and his little sweetheart’s bedroom activities, almost ending in a fight.

The bystanders laughed heartily without feeling anything amiss.

Of course, Yun Chunnuan wasn’t aware.

When she experienced the unique "enthusiasm" of the Bianliao people, she couldn’t help but marvel at how open-minded they were! Regardless of gender, all like wild beasts!

Better not provoke them! Apologies!

At this moment, the two were on their way back to the General Mansion.

Under the sunset, Yelyu Lie led the horse, carrying a little sweetheart and a heap of gifts from the townsfolk.

The smile at the corners of Yelyu Lie’s lips couldn’t be hidden.

While leading the horse, he glanced at the direction of the Little Princess now and then.

He wasn’t aware of how his Bianliao folks acted as catalysts; he must take her out more in the future!

Thinking of the adoration in her eyes earlier, Yelyu Lie was delighted, unable to contain his joy.

On the horseback, Yun Chunnuan was quite embarrassed.

She had long noticed how proud this barbarian was, boasting even when not praised. Praise him once, and his tail would wag to the sky.

Still...

A bit cute.

Yun Chunnuan learned what "gap moe" is with the Barbarian General.

Instead of disliking, she felt... her affection grew +1+1+1...

Soon, they returned to the General Mansion.

After returning Lightning to the stable, Yelyu Lie took Yun Chunnuan’s small hand and walked towards the main courtyard.

To Yun Chunnuan’s surprise, before she and the Barbarian General went out, the young maids in the mansion were styling their hair in the distinctive Bianliao fashion.

By the time she returned, she found everyone sporting a ponytail!

Which left her both puzzled and confused.

Naturally, Yelyu Lie didn’t notice this; he only observed that the young maidens from other courtyards would pretend to be busy when they returned while stealing glances at his little sweetheart.

Yelyu Lie was insufferably proud and deliberately took a long detour with Yun Chunnuan.

"Yelyu Lie, these leeks are wilting, let’s head back," Yun Chunnuan noticed and was utterly embarrassed.

Right!

The little sweetheart said she’d cook something delicious for him!

Yelyu Lie slapped his forehead, stopped wandering around, and quickly headed toward the main courtyard.

His legs were so long that Yun Chunnuan couldn’t keep up and had to jog.

Immersed in his delightful thoughts, Yelyu Lie realized he was thoughtless again when he saw the Little Princess panting, then he slowed down his pace.

Upon arriving at the main courtyard, they found that servants were already waiting there, seemingly with important matters.

Yelyu Lie instructed the Little Princess to finish cooking the delicious food while he followed the servants away.

Yun Chunnuan didn’t mind, taking the leeks and walking under the stone arch into the courtyard.

As soon as she entered, she was stunned.

Standing, sitting, and crouching in the yard were several young maids, likely over ten in total.

And Qiao’er was in the middle of the yard, combing hair for a girl seated in front of her.

She was the first to notice Yun Chunnuan’s return.

Putting down the long hair, she hurried over, "Princess! You’re back! Did you see Jifeng? Did it have pups?"

Qiao’er took Yun Chunnuan’s fur coat, expecting treasures inside, but found wild vegetables instead.

"Princess, you’re still thinking about eating vegetables? Aunt Ye made braised pig’s feet for you!"

Qiao’er couldn’t understand why the Princess was longing for wild vegetables. Wasn’t meat fragrant enough, or were pig’s feet not tasty?

As Qiao’er came over, the other young maids stood up and, after greeting her, quickly ran away.

Each one, before leaving, secretly glanced at Yun Chunnuan, especially at her head...

"What’s going on?" Yun Chunnuan quietly asked.

Qiao’er covered her mouth, laughing secretly, "Princess, you don’t know, just now, your hairstyle was so beautiful! The sisters from the other courtyard saw and thought I did it. They all came to me! I couldn’t resist... hehe, Princess, you wouldn’t mind, would you?"

Why would she mind!

Yun Chunnuan glanced at the girl waiting on the bench for her ponytail...

And thought of the ’spectacle’ she saw on the way, every maid with a high ponytail.

It seems Qiao’er hadn’t been idle this afternoon.

But...

"Qiao’er, don’t you think the hairstyle doesn’t suit them?"

To be honest, although Bianliao women aren’t as delicate as the Little Princess, they have their own distinct beauty.

With thick eyebrows, big eyes, and high nose bridges, their features are very heroic.

If there is a downside, it’s their skin, not only dark but also very dry.

As for their robust figure, in Yun Chunnuan’s eyes, it’s not a downside. In her era, people even worked out specifically to get such a fit physique.

Plus, their faces are wide, and the original hairstyle could slightly cover this.

With the bare high ponytail, it was literally a disaster!