386 As the Princess Consort predicted (second update)

Bater made his way to the rear of the carriage after it had come to a halt, fetched the footstool, and placed it at the step-off point.

He and a palace servant dressed in plain clothing drew open the carriage curtain.

Youlan stepped out first. As Li Xianyun emerged, someone from the crowd uttered, "Greetings to the princess," and everyone knelt down and bowed in salute.

Yelu Yan had never hidden his favoritism towards Li Xianyun. With his backing, the Khitan populace naturally dared not make any public mischief.

Those with ulterior motives, seeing everyone kneeling, also reluctantly knelt to pay their respects.

Li Xianyun allowed the crowd to rise to their feet.

Ge Lei approached Li Xianyun and respectfully whispered, "My lady, there are many here to witness the spectacle; I cannot drive them away no matter how I try."

"It doesn't matter," Li Xianyun said.