Yelu Yan's solemn voice arose, "Convey this Khan's edict, that anyone who has contributed to the Trebuchet shall be amply rewarded."
"Thank you, Khan!" Zha Xi knelt down, bent his arm, and expressed his gratitude.
Yelu Yan turned his head to look at Li Xianyun, who was staring absentmindedly at a weapon in a soldier's hand.
He lifted his hand slightly, and the accompanying generals hurriedly paid their respects and withdrew.
After everyone had left, Yelu Yan approached Li Xianyun with a smile, shielding her from the dazzling sunlight.
His tall stature perfectly enveloped the delicately graceful Li Xianyun in his own shadow.
Li Xianyun felt the coolness and looked up at him.
Against the backlight, Yelu Yan's tiger-like eyes were deep, his nose bridge prominent, and the angular lines of his slightly dim cheeks made him handsomely surreal.
Yelu Yan, still smiling, asked her, "What reward do you desire?"
Li Xianyun paused for a second, looking at Yelu Yan with confusion.