After locking the gate, it was wrapped with threads in various colors.
He took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled.
Yao Shan turned around and knelt before Li Zhiyuan.
"Greetings, Sir!"
Li Zhiyuan was prepared and caught her just in time.
"The elder lady mentioned that the old customs are not followed anymore."
"Young Sir, please allow me to kneel for you. I've been waiting for this day for a long time, always hoping for the chance to pay my respects to the Madam... the Great Madam. Please fulfill my wish."
Li Zhiyuan pointed to the hairpin in the old woman's hair and said:
"Since the elder lady gave it to you, it means she considers you family. As the senior, you would overwhelm me, so go ahead and kneel."
Yao Shan found herself stuck, unsure whether to kneel or stand.
After a while, she pulled out the hairpin and asked in confusion:
"Do you recognize this hairpin, Young Sir?"
"Yes, I've seen Alii wear it."
"Ah!"
Yao Shan apparently was unaware that it belonged to Alii.
