There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 29 There is a beauty

Li Shuchen got up, strolled around the kitchen, and found nothing.

I plan to go check if Gu Ziying and Princess Changning have woken up yet.

When Li Shuchen came out of the kitchen, he saw Gu Ziying standing under the eaves of her house, looking up at the sky, seemingly lost in thought.

Li Shuchen softly called her name: "Ziying".

Gu Ziying snapped out of her daze and saw Li Shuchen walking towards her with a broad smile. The sunlight shone on her orange dress, making it appear exceptionally warm.

He replied gently, "Shu Chen, you're awake too."

Li Shuchen: "Yeah, I'm hungry. Are you hungry too?"

Gu Ziying rubbed her stomach: "I'm hungry too."

Li Shuchen: "I just checked the kitchen, there's nothing in it. Let's go out to eat."

Gu Ziying nodded: "Okay, about Princess Changning..."

Remembering their animosity, Li Shuchen said, "Wait here, I'll go get her."

Gu Ziying: "Okay"

As soon as Li Shuchen reached the window of the main room, he caught a glimpse of Princess Changning applying her makeup.

Li Shuchen knocked on the door and went in.

Li Shuchen: "Princess Changning, are you hungry? Would you like to go out for a meal together?"

Princess Changning said while applying her eyebrows, "Of course, you have to take me with you wherever you go. I'm hungry too."

Li Shuchen: "I'll be waiting for you in front of the courtyard gate."

After speaking, Li Shuchen and Gu Ziying arrived at the door together.

The flowers on both sides are blooming beautifully.

Li Shuchen casually picked a purple flower and placed it in Ziying's hair.

Li Shuchen: "Oh my, our Ziying is such a beauty!"

Gu Ziying touched the flower and smiled.

Li Shuchen: "Oh no!"

Gu Ziying lowered her hand and asked worriedly, "What's wrong?"

Li Shuchen: "Your smile has stolen my heart!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ziying laughed and said, "Who taught you to be so glib?"

Li Shuchen: "Genuine feelings and experiences need no learning."

Princess Changning stepped forward: "What should I learn?"

Li Shuchen: "Learn how to make yourself happy and fulfilled"

Princess Changning thought about herself for a moment; she was quite happy and content not having to study.

Princess Changning took two steps forward, then looked back and saw that Li Shuchen hadn't followed. She said, "Let's go, let's take the carriage to have our meal."

Li Shuchen: "The restaurant isn't far, it's just a short walk away."

Princess Changning walked back, glanced at Li Shuchen, and muttered, "This is the first time I've ever walked to a restaurant to dine."

Li Shuchen led the way, his hands behind his back, looking like an old man lecturing a child: "There are many first times in life, there's nothing wrong with experiencing more."

After walking for about 15 minutes, we arrived at the restaurant.

Li Shuchen picked up the menu: "Let's try this Jiangnan cuisine too."

After looking at it for a while, I remembered that I couldn't read, so I put the menu down.

Li Shuchen: "I can't read, you guys order."

Princess Changning and Gu Ziying each ordered three dishes.

Jinhua Preserved Vegetable and Pork Shortbread

Song Sao Fish Soup

Jade Shrimp Balls

Dongpo Pork

Jiangnan Crispy Eel

Clear Stewed Pigeon

Finally, three bowls of bird's nest were served.

Li Shuchen didn't know how to describe it; she only knew that the food smelled delicious, and she ate with great satisfaction.

After a satisfying meal, we left the restaurant and decided to walk back to digest our food and enjoy the scenery along the way.

The crowd was bustling and lively.

Gu Ziying frowned slightly: "Why is it so crowded up ahead?"

Princess Changning replied, "Why don't we go up and take a look?"

Seeing that things were getting out of hand, Li Shuchen quickly interrupted them.

Li Shuchen: "You guys wait here for me, I'll go check it out."

Li Shuchen quickly walked to the outer edge of the crowd; it was packed with people, and there was no way to squeeze in.

Li Shuchen bowed to the man next to him and asked, "Brother, what's going on? Why are so many people gathered here?"

The man sized Li Shuchen up and down, then replied, "You look like you're from out of town, don't you?"

Li Shuchen praised him, saying, "Big brother has a good eye."

He added, "It's normal that you don't know; Miss Yiling will be crossing this bridge soon, and everyone is waiting to see her."

Li Shuchen pondered for a moment and concluded that this Miss Yiling must be a beauty, and one who was not easily seen on ordinary days, which was why she had caused such a commotion.

Li Shuchen then asked, "Brother, do you know what this Miss Yiling does?"

The elder brother beamed: "You've come to the right person! She's the elusive musician at Jiqing Pavilion."

Listening to her play a piece brings immense comfort to both body and mind; those who have heard her play say that her beauty is truly exceptional.

Li Shuchen nodded: "I see, thank you, brother."

Li Shuchen turned around and went back to find her friends, who had already found a place to sit down.

Gu Ziying handed Li Shuchen a cup of tea: "How did it go?"

Li Shuchen calmly sat down and sipped his tea: "It's nothing, just that a beautiful woman will be passing by on the bridge soon."

Hearing this, Gu Ziying was relieved; it was good that no one was hurt.

Princess Changning touched her hair ornament: "Beauty, how beautiful are you? Are you as beautiful as me?"

Li Shuchen glanced at Princess Changning: "I've heard she's incredibly beautiful. We'll see for ourselves in time, but our seats aren't good, so we can't see her."

Li Shuchen looked around and spotted a wooden stake ahead. Stepping on it should allow him to see...

As soon as Li Shuchen stepped on it, he heard

"Here she comes, Miss Yiling is here!"

"Look! Look! It's Miss Yiling!"

"Miss Yiling, Miss Yiling"

A blue sedan chair came into view, carried by four people. Layers of light blue gauze curtains obscured the figures inside.

I could tell she was wearing a gorgeous sky-blue dress, her hair accessories were beautiful and unique, and she seemed to be wearing a veil.

Princess Changning: "What do you see? Come down quickly and let me go up and see."

Li Shuchen went down

Princess Changning couldn't wait to step on the wooden stake; she wanted to see just how beautiful it was.

Princess Changning had barely stepped on the ground when she heard her say, "Tch, what's this? You can't even see what she looks like."

Princess Changning came down dejectedly.

Li Shuchen helped Gu Ziying up: "Ziying, take a look too. I'll help you."

She wanted Gu Ziying to clear her head and see the lively scene.

Gu Ziying: "Okay."

She also wanted to know how beautiful Yiling was, but by the time she regained her footing, Yiling had already gone far away, and she could only vaguely see a beautiful figure.

The smug carriage left behind a fresh and delicate fragrance.

Looking at the setting sun, Li Shuchen said, "It's getting late, let's go back and rest early. We have things to do tomorrow morning."

Princess Changning pulled Li Shuchen along, saying, "What do you need to do? I'll go with you."

She blinked her big, innocent eyes and said, "I promise, I won't cause you any trouble."

Li Shuchen felt that leaving the two of them together might cause some unpleasantness, so he agreed to Princess Changning's request.

Gu Ziying said, "Then I'll go listen to some music tomorrow to relax."

Seeing how much Gu Ziying cared for him, Li Shuchen felt very gratified.

Li Shuchen: "Ziying, you can go to Yaqingxuan tomorrow. Miss Yiling is the qin player there. I heard that listening to her music can soothe the mind and body."

Gu Ziying: "Really? Then I really need to go and find out what happened."

After arranging their plans for tomorrow, the group went home to sleep early.