Soon the car pulled up at the front of the palace and Little Li Wei turned to look at her mother, waiting for her permission to hop off the car. But Li Xue didn't give it out in any hurry. Instead, sitting inside the car, she pulled her hand up first to check on the time. Though this was an informal visit, she didn't forget to check the time with Mr. Cao in the morning itself.
She knew Her Highness had allowed her to visit her anytime. But she couldn't dare to forget the position the lady holds in her daily life. She neither could take that position as an easy one nor could dare to think her schedule to be easy. So only after checking the queen's busy stats for the day, she has decided to come in the afternoon.
"Ohh, thanks to the heavens. Luckily, even after the mess that happened back in the company, we weren't late to reach here. Thanks, Du Fan for driving us on time."
She said and Du Fan politely nodded at the front, looking back in the rear mirror. "That was my job, Madam. But if you allow, can I ask you something?"
Li Xue nodded.
"Madam, the royals are not on the good side of the Young Master, yet you have come to visit them like this. Will this be alright?" The driver asked in concern. Having known Feng Shufen for more than half of his life, he also has known the bitterness he holds for the royal family. Now seeing the Madam coming to visit them with such ease, he was a little worried. After all, he would never imagine the couple falling apart because of this one reason.
Hearing him ask that, Li Xue smiled. Though a part of her has already felt this question coming, she still waited to come clearly. To her, Feng Shufen's story with the royals was an unread story that she wanted to read desperately but at the same time knew the limits of restraints imposed on it.
"Don't worry about that, Mr. Driver. Your Young Master knows that I have come here. He has no problem with it. Furthermore, he knows Her Highness treats me well and soon I will be having a work collaboration with them, so he has never restrained me from coming here."
Li Xue explained and it only stunned Du Fan. Maybe because he knew the reason behind the bitterness of Feng Shufen's relations with the royal family. It was hard for him to believe that his Young Master allowed the Madam so easily.
"Okay, Madam. Then I will wait for you in the car. Let me know when we have to return and I will be ready with the car." Du Fan said and Li Xue nodded to him, before pushing the door open to step out.
Stepping out, she waited as the little one also scooted to her side before hopping off. "Mama, is this the palace?"
Li Xue nodded. "Yep, sweetie. This is the one. Now, be good while we walk in. Don't get naughty around." She stipulated, knowing well about the naughty side of her daughter. Her devilic-angel doesn't need to get disrespectful or disobedient to come out as naughty, sometimes, even in her adorableness, she was hard to handle. Not to forget her witty questions and talks.
Not saying much to reply to her mother, WeiWei nodded. Her nod, serving the assurance, about which the mother was still doubtful. Now, she could just hope for the best. Though for a good time her princess has not implemented her little devilish play, she couldn't be too sure of it today, given the shine her grey eyes were holding.
And also she couldn't forget there was another childish personality to deal with as well. The Little Crown Prince!
Giving thought to everything, Li Xue soon ascended the steps and entered the palace, holding WeiWei's hands in her one hand.
"Ms. Li X…," Right as she stepped inside, an older voice came to greet her first from the side. But then paused with some surprise when his aged eyes caught the glimpse of the little head standing beside Li Xue. She was so small that at first, he almost failed to notice her presence.
Hearing the familiar voice, Li Xue as well turned to look at the old butler. As keeping a smile on her lips, she greeted, "Mr. Cao, good afternoon!"
Seeing her mother greet, the little girl as well raised her head up to look at the butler. Her eyes blinking, looking at him with some detail. Then following the suit of her mother, she greeted as well, without forgetting to keep a beautiful smile on her face.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Cao. I am Li Wei, my Mama's daughter, and Daddy Angel's princess. It's nice to meet you." She said, bowing a bit to show her best manners. Then straightening herself back, she added. "Sorry, I was wrong to call your name, but at the moment, WeiWei is not finding any other good name for you. But don't worry, soon she will.
"Ah, I am sorry. Good afternoon, Ms. Li Xue". Knowing his wrong of zoning out like this, the old butler quickly rectified and greeted back with an apology.
But Li Xue didn't mind. This was her first time taking Weiwei here, people were bound to be surprised. But she has deliberately brought her. The Queen has already known about her past and requested to bring along the little one twice. It would be treated as a type of disrespect if even after asking twice, she doesn't bring her along even for once.
Moreover, today, she was here to give the belated New Year present, no better opportunity can there be to introduce her little WeiWei to them, given Her Highness has not forgotten to add the gift for Little Li Wei in her New Year's gift basket.
"It's fine, Mr. Cao. I hope no one would mind me bringing her here along today". She said with a smile and the old butler just nodded. His aged eyes were trying their best to not go back to look at the little face. But no matter how he tried, the little girl's face was too adorable to ignore.
Shaking his head, he quickly denied it. "No, Ms. Li Xue. I am sure His and Her Highness will be very happy to meet her as well."