Wen Nongnong curtsied to him and then withdrew, leaving the two of them alone.
She could tell that Chen Mubai's visit was not simply to greet Gu Linchao; he must have important matters to discuss, so she could not stay.
Once outside, she spoke to Wang Houde and Si Yi, asking them to keep an eye on what was happening inside.
"Yes," the two replied respectfully.
After giving her instructions, Wen Nongnong was about to return to the main courtyard when she remembered something and her gaze suddenly fell on Si Yi's face.
Si paused for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Does Your Highness have any further instructions?"
Wen Nongnong said, "Siyi, I need to go out for a bit. Go to the backyard and call Lüqiao and Baili over. I'll wait for them at the door."
Si Yi looked at her with a puzzled expression. Why did she have to ask him to do this when she could just instruct the servants?
He pursed his lips, but ultimately said nothing, and turned to go to the backyard.
When he arrived with Lü Qiao and Bai Li, he saw that Wen Nong Nong was accompanied by several handsome servants.
When the servants saw Lü Qiao, they all showed expressions of great interest.
Upon seeing this, his handsome face darkened, and his brows furrowed.
Wen Nongnong pretended not to see them and waved to Lü Qiao and Bai Li.
The two did as instructed and stepped forward.
Wen Nongnong whispered to Lü Qiao, "What do you think of these people?"
Green Fairy was taken aback for a moment, but still glanced at the servants as instructed, and then nodded reasonably, "Not bad."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong looked relieved. "These men were specially selected by Steward Wang. They are all efficient and quick-witted, and reliable. If you think they are good enough, you can choose your husband from among them."
Upon hearing this, Lü Qiao finally understood what she meant and stared at her with wide eyes.
"Miss……"
Wen Nong Nong blinked, interrupting her, "Let's go, let's take a stroll around Xiangzhou City."
The two were talking in hushed tones, oblivious to everyone else. Others might not have heard it, but Si Yi and Wang Houde heard every single word.
The latter was somewhat surprised, while the former's face had already turned completely black.
Si Yi glanced at the servants with an unfriendly look, then suddenly stepped forward.
"Since you've just arrived, it's best to be cautious when the Princess goes out. These people have no martial arts skills at all, and they'll be of no use in case of danger. I'd better accompany them."
Seeing the boy's serious expression and his tone of concern for her safety, Wen Nongnong's lips curled up imperceptibly.
Little brat, you're already losing your composure?
"No need, you should stay in the Prince's residence. Protecting the Prince's safety is more important. If you really want to take him, I can bring Eunuch Wang along," Wen Nongnong said with a smile.
Si Yi choked for a moment, then continued, "It's safe for the prince to stay in the palace; he doesn't need my protection for the time being. Besides, Wang Houde's martial arts skills aren't as good as mine, and his reaction time isn't as fast either. Instead of the princess taking him, why not take me with her?"
Wang Houde: "..."
Realizing what was happening, he angrily shouted, "When have I ever been inferior to you in martial arts? My reflexes are clearly faster than yours!"
Wen Nong Nong nodded, "That's right. I feel that having Eunuch Wang to protect me is more than enough. The key is that Eunuch Wang is more considerate than you."
Si Yi: "..."
Upon hearing this, Wang Houde felt a sense of triumph, exclaiming, "Your Highness is wise!"
Wen Nongnong said with a smile, "But we don't need Eunuch Wang today. Eunuch Wang, please stay in the manor and take good care of the Prince. We'll be right back." After saying that, she called Lü Qiao and Bai Li, as well as the servants, and headed towards the manor gate.
Si Yi's temple throbbed, especially when he saw one of the servants approaching Lü Qiao. He couldn't hold back any longer, hurriedly gave Wang Houde an order, and then strode after him.
Wang Houde was stunned as he watched Si Yi run away.
When did this kid become so eager to protect the princess?
"Hey, Si Yi, what brings you here?" Wen Nongnong turned around and saw Si Yi following behind her, looking surprised.
Si Yi, holding his sword, looked up at the sky. "Protecting the Princess's safety is my duty. Moreover, if Master knew that the Princess was going out, he would definitely send me to follow her."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong almost couldn't suppress her laughter.
She gave Lü Qiao a meaningful look.
Green Fairy's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her eyes.
"So protecting me is your duty, huh?" Wen Nongnong drawled out her words. She hadn't forgotten how unwilling the boy was when Gu Linchao sent him to protect her before.
Unexpectedly, he can now say these words without batting an eye.
“Of course,” Si Yi said calmly.
Wen Nongnong curled her lips, "Actually, Bai Li is enough to protect me, but you can come along if you want."
Si Yi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she didn't chase him away anymore.
"Let's go, let's explore Xiangzhou City together." Wen Nongnong said with a smile, holding Luqiao's hand in one hand and Baili's hand in the other.
Walking into the street and looking at the bustling crowd, Wen Nongnong patted Lü Qiao's hand and said, "Although there are many fine men in our manor, I will not limit you to looking outwards."
Lü Qiao understood what she meant. Although she was a little embarrassed, she nodded and echoed, "This servant understands and will definitely keep a close eye on things."
Si Yi, following behind: "..."
So, they come under the guise of shopping, but actually they're there to find men?
Si Yi sneered. How desperate is this brat, Lü Qiao, to get married?
He followed behind, pouring cold water on their enthusiasm, saying, "I've heard that the men of Xiangzhou may look alright on the outside, but they are actually prone to violence. Many women who marry them don't live long and are tortured to death."
Upon hearing this, Lü Qiao's hair stood on end, and she looked at Wen Nong Nong uncertainly.
Wen Nongnong laughed in anger, "Don't listen to his nonsense. He's far away in the capital, how would he know anything about what's going on in Xiangzhou? He's just talking nonsense."
"Your Highness is mistaken. I know the people and customs of all the land better than Your Highness thinks."
The men of Xiangzhou are not only prone to violence, but also dislike cleanliness. They often only bathe once every two weeks or once a month. Their heads are covered with lice, and they don't wash their hands after relieving themselves. They don't even bathe at night, and they snore..."
Wen Nongnong: "..."
Lü Qiao rubbed the goosebumps on her arms.
Even Bai Li's face showed a hint of fear.
When Si Yi saw Lü Qiao's reaction, the corner of his mouth curled up imperceptibly.
Although she was a maid, she had never suffered any hardship while serving such a good mistress as the princess. Her food, clothing, and daily necessities were almost no different from those of an ordinary noblewoman. How could she possibly endure such a terrible thing?
Sure enough, just as the thought crossed his mind, he saw Lü Qiao gently tug at Wen Nongnong's sleeve, "Miss, I think we should forget about what's outside..."
Wen Nongnong almost laughed in exasperation. She glanced at the boy who was making alarmist claims and gently comforted him, "Don't be scared by Si Yi. I think he just can't stand seeing others do well. He doesn't want to get married himself, and he won't let others get married either."
He paused, then added, "Even if the men of Xiangzhou have those flaws, not every one of them is like that. There must be some good ones. Let's take a closer look. If none of them work out, we'll have to look within the manor."
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