That was her grandmother, the former Princess Xian, who was of noble birth.
Princess Xian had already passed the first pergola and was walking towards the second one. The maid behind her looked back and walked forward to say a few words to Princess Xian. Princess Xian then stopped and turned to look at the first pergola.
Ren Yaoqi also turned around and saw Aunt Gui beside Old Madam Ren instructing a maid outside the shed.
Princess Xian only glanced back once before walking towards the first pavilion without hesitation. A maid from Prince Xian's mansion called out to Aunt Gui, who then led Princess Xian into the pavilion.
Ren Yaoqi immediately understood that Princess Xian was going to see Old Lady Ren in the first pavilion. Based on Princess Xian's previous status, Old Lady Ren should have been the one to see her.
In fact, compared to her mother, Li, who had the reserved and proud nature of a princess from the royal family, her grandmother was more open-minded and more able to accept and integrate into the lives of ordinary people.
However, Ren Yaoqi felt that her mother had only learned the superficial aspects of the royal demeanor, while her grandmother possessed the true royal bearing that made ordinary people feel ashamed. No matter how difficult their life was, it would not be able to shake her in the slightest.
This is actually the reason why Old Lady Ren doesn't like to see Princess Xian. She is the one sitting in a high position and acting so arrogantly, but she can't find any sense of superiority in Princess Xian.
Ren Yaoqi thought for a moment and said to Xiao Jinglin, "I'll go see my grandmother when she comes out." In front of the Ren family, Ren Yaoqi said nothing to her grandmother. She was also certain that Princess Xian wouldn't be able to stay there for long because Old Madam Ren didn't welcome her.
Xiao Jinglin nodded and whispered to the maid to tell the boat girl to prepare to dock first.
Princess Xian didn't stay in the first pavilion for long. After a while, she came out again with her maid. Her face was the same as when she came in, but the maidservant beside her looked a little unhappy.
At this time, the pleasure boat had already stopped at the shore. Ren Yaoqi stood up and said, "I'm going to see my grandmother."
Xiao Jinglin nodded: "I'll wait for you in the pleasure boat." Xiao Jinglin had previously made an appointment with Ren Yaoqi to watch the dragon boat race together, and asked the boatwoman to row the boat from a distance.
Ren Yaoqi smiled and agreed, then helped Pingguo out of the car. Although it was just a makeshift shed, it was very comfortably furnished. Ren Yaoqi even saw a number of large ice pots, emitting cool air. The gentle breeze here was quite cool, so there was no need for ice pots to cool down. These ice pots were used to chill fruit and tea.
Ren Yaoqi led her maid straight into the second pavilion on the left. By then, many ladies had arrived and were talking in low voices. Ren Yaoqi saw Princess Xian at first sight.
Princess Xian was sitting in an inconspicuous corner, and no one around her took the initiative to talk to her. She had a calm smile on her face and was sipping tea elegantly from a tea bowl.
"Grandma." Ren Yaoqi stepped forward to pay her respects.
Obviously, Princess Xian was surprised by Ren Yaoqi's sudden appearance, but she soon became happy. She put down the tea bowl in her hand and looked at Ren Yaoqi with a smile: "Is it Yaoqi? You've grown so tall?"
Li looked Ren Yaoqi up and down with a gentle and concerned look, but she controlled her attitude well and did not act anxious or enthusiastic. She did not even take the initiative to call Ren Yaoqi over and touch his head or hands like other elders would to express their affection. She just looked at him warmly.
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