allonlinenovel Chapter 405: Do you know where Li Renyi is?
Chapter 405: Do you know where Li Renyi is?
Li Wan'er, who was always dignified and noble, had completely lost her composure at this moment. Her exquisite makeup was ruined by tears, a few strands of hair clung messily to her cheeks, and her delicate body trembled slightly as she cried heartbreakingly.
Fang Xiao's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward, gently taking Li Wan'er's hands and comforting her with heartache, "Princess, what's wrong? Don't cry, don't cry, tell me quickly, don't make yourself sick from crying."
Li Wan'er sobbed, her voice choked with emotion, "Fang Xiaoxiao, do you know where Li Renyi is?"
Fang Xiaoxiao was taken aback by the sudden question, then shook her head helplessly and said, "Princess, I just got back and I really don't know Li Renyi's whereabouts."
Upon hearing this, Li Wan'er's eyes instantly dimmed, and she fell silent, only shedding tears one after another, like pearls from a broken string.
Seeing Li Wan'er's heartbroken state, Fang Xiao felt a pang of anguish, as if countless ants were gnawing at her heart. Knowing the princess's deep affection for Li Renyi, she immediately decided to help the princess alleviate her distress.
“Princess, let’s not stay here with such long faces. I’ll take you out for a stroll to clear your head,” Fang Xiaoxiao said, pulling Li Wan’er outside.
Li Wan'er was in a daze, letting Fang Xiaoxiao lead her, as if she had lost her soul.
They arrived at the bustling street, where various vendors' cries rose and fell. Fang Xiaoxiao pulled Li Wan'er through the crowd, trying to divert the princess's attention with the lively scene.
“Princess, look at this rouge, the color is so perfect. If you wore it on your face, you would be as beautiful as an angel.” Fang Xiaoxiao picked up a box of rouge and gestured in front of Li Wan’er.
Li Wan'er merely glanced at it indifferently, showing no interest whatsoever.
Fang Xiaoxiao then led her to a sugar figurine stall, bought a beautiful sugar figurine, and handed it to Li Wan'er, saying with a smile, "Princess, try this, it's so sweet."
Li Wan'er reluctantly took the sugar figurine, took a small bite, and then stopped moving.
Fang Xiaoxiao sighed inwardly, knowing that the princess's heart was completely filled with Li Renyi, and no matter how good other things were, they couldn't catch her eye.
After strolling around for a long time, it gradually got dark, and Fang Xiaoxiao escorted Li Wan'er back to the Princess's residence.
Back at Lingxi Pavilion in the city, Fang Xiaoxiao sat alone by the window, gazing at the moonlight outside, her mind filled with countless thoughts.
"What is Li Renyi thinking? How can he not be moved by such a wonderful woman as the princess?" Fang Xiaoxiao murmured to herself.
A few days later, Fang Xiaoxiao finally met Li Renyi by chance.
"Li Renyi, I have something to ask you." Fang Xiaoxiao got straight to the point, staring directly at Li Renyi.
Li Renyi looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked, "What is it?"
"You... what are your thoughts about the princess? The princess cries every day because of you, and you really don't care?" Fang Xiaoxiao's tone was urgent.
Li Renyi frowned slightly, remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I only have respect for the princess, and no romantic feelings for her."
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes widened in anger: "You idiot! What's wrong with the princess? In terms of appearance and talent, isn't she outstanding in every way? How can you be so oblivious!"
Li Renyi said helplessly, "Feelings cannot be forced. My heart is not in this."
Fang Xiaoxiao clenched her fist secretly, thinking to herself, "Hmph, I don't believe I can't bring you two together."
From then on, Fang Xiaoxiao began to rack her brains to create opportunities for the princess and Li Renyi to spend time together.
One day, Fang Xiaoxiao heard that the peach blossoms outside the city were in full bloom and were a beautiful sight. She excitedly ran to invite Li Renyi and the princess to go and admire the flowers together.
In the peach grove, a gentle breeze blows, and petals flutter down, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.
Fang Xiaoxiao deliberately walked ahead, glancing back at Li Renyi and the princess who were lagging behind from time to time, and said with a smile, "Princess, look how beautiful these peach blossoms are, they complement you perfectly."
The princess smiled shyly and stole a glance at Li Renyi.
Li Renyi simply admired the peach blossoms indifferently, paying no attention to the princess's gaze.
Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao said, "Li Renyi, quickly pick a peach blossom for the princess and put it on her head. It will look absolutely beautiful."
Li Renyi hesitated for a moment, then reached out and picked a peach blossom, gently pinning it to the princess's hair.
A blush rose on the princess's face, and she whispered, "Thank you."
However, this time spent together did not seem to change Li Renyi's feelings for the princess much.
Fang Xiaoxiao was not discouraged and began planning her next "chance encounter".
This time, she learned that there was a grand lantern festival in the city. Fang Xiaoxiao made an appointment with the princess and Li Renyi to go together.
During the lantern festival, colorful lanterns were hung all over the streets and alleys, and the crowds were bustling and lively.
Fang Xiaoxiao deliberately slowed her pace, allowing the princess and Li Renyi to walk together.
“Princess, look how cute this rabbit lantern is!” Fang Xiaoxiao said, pointing to a lantern.
The princess smiled and nodded, while Li Renyi remained silent.
Fang Xiaoxiao then dragged them to guess riddles, deliberately pairing the princess with Li Renyi.
"Li Renyi, you'd better do your best to help the princess solve the riddles," Fang Xiaoxiao said, blinking her eyes.
Although Li Renyi cooperated in guessing the riddles, he always seemed somewhat distracted.
After the lantern festival ended, Fang Xiaoxiao was full of hope that this would make progress in their relationship, but Li Renyi still had a lukewarm attitude towards the princess.
Fang Xiaoxiao was so worried that she lost her appetite and spent all her time thinking about what to do.
"No, I can't give up. There must be another way," Fang Xiaoxiao secretly encouraged herself.
So, Fang Xiaoxiao planned another outing to the countryside.
On sunny days, the countryside is covered in lush green grass and filled with the fragrance of flowers.
Fang Xiaoxiao kept trying to find topics to talk about along the way, hoping that the princess and Li Renyi could have more interaction.
"Li Renyi, look at how the princess is dressed today, doesn't she look like a fairy descended from heaven?" Fang Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
Li Renyi glanced at the princess and nodded perfunctorily.
Fang Xiao stomped her feet in frustration, secretly cursing, "That Li Renyi is such a blockhead!"
Despite Fang Xiaoxiao's best efforts, the relationship between the princess and Li Renyi still did not make any substantial progress.
Fang Xiaoxiao sat by the lake, gazing at the calm water, her heart filled with disappointment.
"Is there really no way for me to bring them together?" Fang Xiaoxiao murmured to herself.
Just when Fang Xiaoxiao was about to give up, an unexpected opportunity arose...
While casually chatting with the princess and Li Renyi, Fang Xiaoxiao secretly observed the opportunity. When the boat reached the center of the lake, she took advantage of the princess's inattention and gently pushed her.
Caught off guard, the princess fell into the water with a splash.