"From His Majesty's family?"
The old madam was stunned and didn't immediately understand what Li Yi meant.
"This is Princess Yong Ning," Li Yi explained again.
"Princess Yong Ning …" The old madam's expression froze. The next moment, she quickly withdrew her hand from the little girl's face, her face full of shock.
Seeing the old madam's body sway, Ruyi hurried over to support her.
When she finally regained her composure, the old madam broke free from Ruyi's support and hurriedly bowed. "This old madam greets Your Highness!"
Princes and princesses were born with a higher status. Although the old madam was an honorary title, she still had to bow to the royal family.
In the past year, Yong Ning was used to the princess's maids and eunuchs bowing to her. However, this old madam was clearly related to her brother. She didn't know what to do and looked at Li Yi with pleading eyes.
Li Yi said helplessly, "Old madam, don't be nervous. Princess Yong Ning left the palace secretly this time and can't be made public."
"How can we do that? Her Highness is of noble birth and has come to our residence. How can we treat her lightly?" The old madam's sense of hierarchy was deeply ingrained in her. She looked at Li Yi and said, "Aren't you going to invite Her Highness in?"
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It took a lot of effort to make the old madam understand that Her Highness was here for a vacation and couldn't let too many people know. Otherwise, His Majesty would blame them. It was better to keep a low profile.
Even so, the old madam still took this matter seriously. She gathered all the maids and servants in the residence and lectured them. The gist of it was that the little girl was very noble and had the same status as a duke. If any servant dared to show any disrespect to her, they should pack their things and return home.
In this day and age, it was easy to find a servant's job, but to find a place like the Li Residence, where the money on the surface was just for show, and as long as one performed well, one could become rich in a few months, was as difficult as ascending to the heavens. No servant girl would do such an unwise thing.
After sending the old madam off with much difficulty, he repeatedly reminded Li Yi to be careful before he left.
If something were to happen to the little princess in the residence, His Majesty would be furious. Then, from the master to the servant girls, no one would be able to escape.
Li Yi repeatedly promised. Even if the old madam didn't say anything, how could he let anything happen to Yong Ning?
After all, in this world, she was the only one who could comfort him in some ways …
Xiao Huan walked in from the outside with two candied haws in her hands. When she saw the little unfamiliar figure in the courtyard, she immediately said, "Son-in-law, whose child is this? He's so cute …"
She walked over and pinched the little girl's face. She handed over a stick of candied hawthorn and said, "Little sister, what's your name? Big sister will treat you to candied hawthorn …"
The summer stick of candied fruit had to be eaten as soon as possible after being taken out of the wooden box filled with ice cubes. Otherwise, the sugar would melt and it would be very sticky and uncomfortable to hold.
Princess Yong Ning sat in the shade of the courtyard, eating candied fruits that she hadn't eaten for a long time. Although the candied fruit had melted due to the hot weather and the taste wasn't as good as she remembered, she still ate it with relish.
After all, no matter how bad it tasted, it was still candied fruit!
Xiao Huan hid in the room with a pale face and didn't dare to come out. Thinking that she had just pinched the princess's face, tears welled up in her big eyes.
That was the princess, the emperor's daughter. If the emperor knew, would he arrest her and punish her?
It was said that disrespecting the princess would result in being beheaded. Xiao Huan didn't want to be beheaded, but it was the emperor. Would the young master and miss save her?
Li Yi shook his head helplessly. He dragged her out of the quilt and said, "What's wrong? You can't pinch the princess's face. Don't worry, no one will punish you. Hurry up and come out. It's such a hot day. Isn't it hot under the quilt?"
"Really?" The little maid poked her head out of the quilt and asked with tears in her eyes.
"Has the young master ever lied to you?" Li Yi looked at her and asked seriously.
The little maid sniffled and said in a low voice, "Yes, many times …"
He dragged the little maid out of the room and said, "If you want to pinch it, you can pinch it a few more times. Tomorrow, there will be two more princesses coming. You can … No, you can only pinch the little one."
Although she didn't have to worry about being arrested and punished, Xiao Huan was still a little afraid of the legendary princess. She hid in the distance and didn't dare to approach.
Seeing this, Li Yi didn't force her. Anyway, she was going to stay here for two months. She would get used to it after two days.
Outside the courtyard, Fang patted the dust off his butt and crossed his arms. He looked at the old man in gray standing at the door with a suspicious gaze. Sometimes, he smacked his lips and his face showed a look of amazement.
Of course, he was not only amazed at the old man's great strength, but also surprised that he could stand there for an hour without moving. If he didn't observe carefully and could still feel the old man's breath, he would definitely think that he was a dead man.
"Go away!" Just as Old Fang's face was about to reach the old man's, the old man suddenly opened his eyes and said coldly, "Old Fang, don't worry.
Old Fang jumped to the side and glared at the old man. Then he curled his lips, dusted off his butt, and walked away.
Hmph, what's so great about being able to fight? In 30 years, he could break the old man's bones with one hand.
If the old man was still alive in 30 years, then 40 years, 50 years …
I can't outlast Second Granduncle, but I can't outlast you …
The old man indifferently glanced at the man who possessed a monstrous strength and shook his head. He turned his head to look at the courtyard beside him and heard the clear laughter of the Little Princess coming from inside. He turned his head and once again closed his eyes.
The order they received was to deal with some emergencies. His Majesty specifically said that they shouldn't interfere with anything about County Uncle Li except for that.
In the clean courtyard, there was a swing hanging from a huge tree that could cover half of the courtyard. At this time, the sun was about to set. Li Yi pushed Yongning, who was sitting on the swing. He had become more and more accustomed to her smile, and his heart was inexplicably relaxed.
"What did the old madam say to you just now?" Li Yi turned his head and asked her.
"No, nothing …" Ruyi blushed slightly and said immediately as if she thought of something.
"My husband likes children very much." She stood beside Li Yi and saw the genuine smile on his face. She could clearly feel his mood. It was a happiness that she had never seen before. She stared at him in a daze.
Li Yi pushed the swing again and said, "Yes, it's so nice to have one or two children and a lively home …"
Ruyi nodded and said no more.
At this moment, Li Yi carefully pushed the swing and didn't notice that Ruyi bit her lower lip and a flash of disappointment on her pretty face …
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