There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 343 Love at First Sight

"It's alright, Li Shuchen, let's go upstairs and see the wonderful treasure I've prepared for you."

After Princess Changning finished speaking, she happily put her arm around Li Shuchen and walked upstairs.

Ruan Jingshang followed closely behind.

After taking a few steps, Princess Changning sensed something was wrong and turned to look at Ruan Jingshangdao.

What are you doing following us?

Li Shuchen: "Changning, he is a guest. He came today to thank Xiao'er. Xiao'er will be here soon. Let him come inside and wait."

Princess Changning turned her head upon hearing this: "Alright."

The three entered the Three Treasures Hall

Princess Changning couldn't wait for Li Shuchen to open the large brocade box.

"Li Shuchen, open it yourself quickly."

"I'd like to see what kind of precious treasure you've prepared for me!"

As Li Shuchen spoke, he opened the large brocade box, revealing a green, shimmering, and precious item inside.

"Wow, Changning, that must have cost a lot of money!"

Princess Changning was particularly pleased with the look of surprise on Li Shuchen's face, and crossed her arms proudly.

"This was a birthday gift from someone. I thought the jade was of very high quality, so I asked craftsman Kong to carve it into a Pixiu and give it to you."

Li Shuchen couldn't resist touching the jade coin-shaped ornament held in the mouth of the Pixiu.

"I had my eye on a jade Pixiu from craftsman Kong before, but it was already taken, which was a bit of a disappointment. I didn't expect you to give it to me, fulfilling my wish. That's wonderful."

Princess Changning smiled happily: "I knew you loved money, and this Pixiu is meant to attract wealth and treasures. Paired with such high-quality jade, it will surely help the inn make a fortune every day."

Thank you, Changning.

Li Shuchen couldn't resist stepping forward and giving Princess Changning a big bear hug.

Princess Changning's lips curled up in his arms.

Ruan Jingshang chuckled from the side, "The friendship between the two young ladies is truly enviable. Princess Changning is especially magnanimous, never looking down on merchants, which I greatly admire."

After saying this, he was overjoyed. Princess Changning wouldn't look down on merchants, so he had a chance to win her heart and elope with his beloved.

Hehehe, then the two of them together can...can...can also...

Ruan Jingshang was lost in beautiful fantasies

Princess Changning frowned as she looked at Ruan Jingshang, then leaned close to Li Shuchen's ear and whispered, "Your guest seems to have something wrong with his head. He's been grinning like an idiot ever since I walked in."

Li Shuchen, seeing Ruan Jingshang's worthless smile, replied, "He's usually quite serious; he's probably met his dream girl today."

Princess Changning nodded upon hearing this and said, "Your inn is always bustling with people, and there are always beautiful young women dining there. It's understandable that he would take a liking to her."

Huh? Changning, are you out of your mind? She's made it so clear, and you still don't understand?

Li Shuchen sighed and patted Princess Changning on the shoulder: "You are as beautiful as a flower."

"That's right, this princess is flawlessly beautiful."

After Princess Changning finished speaking, she went to get the second gift: "Li Shuchen, look at the hair accessories I made for you by hand. I saw Ziying dress you up once before, and I thought you looked very cute in them, so I made you these orange and yellow butterfly clips. Aren't they pretty?"

Li Shuchen reached out and took the fluffy item, her hands trembling as she smiled at Jia, "It looks beautiful, and it matches my clothes perfectly. Thank you, Changning."

Princess Changning: "No need to thank me, it was all done willingly for you."

"Yes, I did it all willingly. I did it willingly, so don't feel guilty."

Ruan Jingshang said with a silly smile

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning stood there, stunned.

Yoshihisa

Princess Changning tugged at Li Shuchen's sleeve and whispered...

"Li Shuchen, let him see a doctor. He's quite ill; what if he infects you?"

"I think everything should be fine."

Li Shuchen blinked. What was Ruan Jingshang thinking? Why was he smiling so happily?

"Did my sister call me here because it's urgent?"

Li Lingxiao strode into the room.

Princess Changning: "You've finally arrived. Quickly take him away."

Li Lingxiao was puzzled.

Li Shuchen pointed to Ruan Jingshang, who was grinning foolishly to the side, and said, "Young Master Ruan should thank you."

Upon hearing this, Li Lingxiao stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Brother Ruan, it's been a long time."

Ruan Jingshang was still immersed in his own world and did not hear Li Lingxiao speak.

Li Lingxiao had to raise her voice and shout twice more.

"Brother Ruan, Brother Ruan"

Ruan Jingshang only came to his senses upon hearing the voice, and seeing Li Lingxiao bowing, he quickly returned the greeting.

"Brother Li, it's been a long time!"

Li Lingxiao glanced up and saw a pile of gifts, saying, "Brother Ruan, you've come all this way, why bring so many things?"

Ruan Jingshang picked out some items from the gifts and said

"These writing implements were specially bought for Brother Li. Brother Li is not only a person of good character, but also more learned than me. I haven't had a chance to congratulate Brother Li on passing the imperial examination, so I'm sending my congratulations here. Please accept this token of my heartfelt congratulations."

Ruan Jingshang happily accepted the gifts, but in his heart he was thinking, "Miss Li is a good friend of Princess Changning, and Brother Li is Miss Li's brother, so Brother Li is also Princess Changning's brother."

Winning over Brother Li is tantamount to winning over his brother-in-law; he must give this gift.

"I will never forget Brother Li's life-saving grace. If I don't accept these gifts, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat or sleep properly when I get back."

Li Lingxiao was momentarily at a loss and looked at Li Shuchen.

Princess Changning strode over, took the gift, and handed it to Li Lingxiao.

"They're thanking you, so you should accept it. Don't take their good intentions for granted."

Li Shuchen also spoke up, "It's clear that Young Master Ruan is truly grateful to Xiao'er. Xiao'er's actions are well-deserved. Please accept this, and remember to do more good deeds in the future."

Yes, elder sister.

After handing the items to Grape, Li Lingxiao said, "In that case, I invite Brother Ruan to dine at Xiangchi Tower. Please, Brother Ruan."

Ruan Jingshang couldn't hear anything because he was staring at Princess Changning's exquisite profile and grinning foolishly.

Seeing this, Li Lingxiao immediately pulled Ruan Jingshang back, saying, "Brother Ruan, you mustn't be rude to Princess Changning."

"Ah, oh oh"

Ruan Jingshang straightened his clothes and asked, "What did Brother Li just say?"

Li Lingxiao: "Brother Ruan, you have been so kind to come; I invite you to dine at Xiangchi Tower."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Jingshang waved his hand and said, "I came to thank Brother Li, how could I let Brother Li treat me to a meal? This inn has food, and it is very delicious. Why don't we eat here?"

Upon hearing this, Li Lingxiao looked at Li Shuchen and asked, "Sister, are there any empty rooms?"

Grape: "Young Master, it's noon now, I'm afraid there are no rooms available."

Ruan Jingshang: "How about we dine here? With the door open, there won't be any gossip."

Li Lingxiao frowned: "But my sister has guests."

Ruan Jingshang laughed upon hearing this: "Perfect, I'll invite your elder sister and Princess Changning as well. I still need to discuss a collaboration with your elder sister."

Li Lingxiao looked at Li Shuchen: "Sister, what do you think?"

Li Shuchen looked at Princess Changning: "Changning, are you willing?"

Princess Changning: "As long as he's not stupid, anything is fine."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Jingshang quickly clarified, "I'm not stupid, I'm not stupid, Princess Changning. I'm very clever and shrewd in business."

Princess Changning: "Alright then."

Li Shuchen: "Since Changning has agreed, let's have our meal here."