There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 315 I Don’t Win

Ye Bingli gracefully stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Aunt Bi."

Aunt Bi's eyes began to show doubt again. Could such a gentle and well-behaved girl really be the same carefree girl from that day?

Li Shuchen explained, "Aunt Bi, all of Bingli's astonishing behavior that day was my bad idea. She is actually a very ladylike person."

Aunt Bi understood immediately: "Good child, come and sit down next to me."

Ye Bingli took her seat

Aunt Bi stared intently at Ye Bingli, unable to look away: "You look a lot like me when I was young. It's a good thing you didn't suffer at his hands."

Ye Bingli: "Aunt Bi, you can just call me Li'er. Li'er wants to thank Aunt Bi for her help."

Li Shuchen left the two of them alone, then got up and went to the kitchen to check on the dishes.

By the time the dishes were prepared and served, the two were already chatting happily, showing no signs of awkwardness.

"The food is here, let's start eating!"

Ye Bingli picked up a piece and put it in Aunt Bi's bowl: "Shu Chen's spicy chicken is very fragrant and appetizing, Aunt Bi, please try it."

"it is good"

Aunt Bi picked up a piece of chicken from the bowl and put it in her mouth, chewing it slowly.

"It really is delicious. I usually enjoy spicy food, but he prefers sweet food. Whenever I eat with him, I find it hard to eat. However, he has been sick recently, so I can finally eat the dishes I want."

Li Shuchen: "Aunt Bi said she just got the medicine from Qingde Medical Clinic. Could it be for Lord Liang?"

Aunt Bi frowned slightly upon hearing this: "Yes, I don't know what's wrong with him lately. He feels weak all over and has no energy. He's taken a lot of medicine but it hasn't helped. Sigh~"

Although Aunt Bi was sighing, her eyes were incredibly clear.

Oh, Aunt Bi drugged him. No wonder she didn't bother Bing Li; it turns out the drug didn't work.

Li Shuchen suppressed a smile: "Chen'er also loves spicy food. If Aunt Bi likes these dishes, you can come often in the future, and Chen'er will accompany you."

Ye Bingli: "Li'er will stay with you too."

Aunt Bi: "Alright, alright, you're all good children. Let's have our meal."

The meal was warm, peaceful, comfortable, and romantic.

After wiping his mouth, Li Shuchen said to Grape, "Go and get that sample bottle of Blue Hydrangea essential oil."

"Yes, miss"

Aunt Bi: "Chen'er, how much silver is needed for the essential oil?"

Li Shuchen: "Aunt Bi, what are you saying? As a junior, isn't it only right for Chen'er to give an elder a bottle of essential oil?"

Aunt Bi: "Your business isn't easy, how can I let you give it to me for free?"

Li Shuchen: "How could Chen'er give something away for free? I'm hoping Aunt Bi will help me spread the word."

Aunt Bi laughed and said, "You little rascal, since that's how it is, I'll accept it."

Grape carried the brocade box into the room, inside which were a small sample bottle of blue hydrangea essential oil and a daisy brooch, which she handed to the maidservant beside Aunt Bi.

Aunt Bi: "We've been out for a long time today, it's time to go home."

Li Shuchen: "We'll see you off."

The three arrived at the store entrance

Ye Bingli and Li Shuchen waved goodbye to Aunt Bi.

Just as Aunt Bi's carriage left, another carriage familiar to the two of them arrived.

"Li Shuchen, I need to talk to you."

Princess Changning hurriedly got off the carriage and pulled Li Shuchen into the shop.

Li Shuchen: "What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Princess Changning: "Let's go inside and talk."

Ye Bingli followed behind, worried.

Three Treasures Hall

Princess Changning closed the door and turned around to release a bombshell message.

"Your imperial uncle wants to see you."

"Who? Me?"

"right"

Li Shuchen was dumbfounded: "Why is the Emperor seeing me for no reason? I haven't stolen or robbed anyone. I'm just a good citizen who runs a business honestly."

Ye Bingli: "Did His Majesty say what the matter is with Shu Chen?"

Princess Changning shook her head: "No, my uncle the Emperor only sent me to bring Shuchen into the palace."

Li Shuchen put his hands on his hips and said, "Hey, that's strange. I can neither advise the emperor nor lead troops in battle for the court. What use is it for the emperor to find me?"

Princess Changning: "I don't know either, but my uncle the Emperor would never harm you."

Ye Bingli: "Could it be that Shu Chen's new floral essential oil is so popular that it has reached the Emperor's ears?"

Li Shuchen: "The Emperor is so busy with state affairs, would he bother with such a trivial matter as essential oils?"

Ye Bingli: "What if a concubine whispers in the emperor's ear?"

Princess Changning: "Bingli is right. The palace has enough fresh flowers, but no essential oils. It's understandable that the ladies want some."

Li Shuchen: "Then I'll bring some essential oils."

"Good"*2

Li Shuchen went to the storeroom on the first floor, picked out some floral essential oils, put them in a brocade box, thought for a moment, then took some brooches, and together they boarded Princess Changning's carriage.

Ye Bingli said worriedly, "Be careful in everything you do."

Princess Changning: "I will take good care of her."

Li Shuchen: "I can protect myself."

The carriage slowly made its way up to the palace.

Princess Changning looked at the bellflower hairpin on Li Shuchen's head and said, "Yuying did it quite quickly."

"What do you mean, 'quite fast'?"

Li Shuchen looked confused.

Princess Changning asked in confusion, "You didn't know? Yu Ying didn't tell you?"

Li Shuchen was extremely anxious: "Get to the point!"

Princess Changning: "The golden hairpin in your hair was made by Yuying herself. She studied diligently with the masters at Huashang Pavilion, and even injured her finger while doing so."

Li Shuchen's eyes widened: "What? Made by hand? No wonder it doesn't look like something from a jewelry store. Was her hand injury serious?"

Princess Changning: "Whether it's serious or not, I can't say for sure. You'll know when you see it."

Li Shuchen: "Alright, after I leave the palace, I'll go to the General's Mansion to see Yuying."

The carriage soon arrived at the palace.

Princess Changning and Li Shuchen alighted from the carriage and walked the rest of the way.

Li Shuchen dared not glance at anything, fearing he might offend a noble person and lose his head. He unusually followed behind Princess Changning, walking obediently.

After walking for a long time, we finally stopped.

Princess Changning: "Eunuch Wu, this princess wishes to see her maternal uncle, the Emperor."

Eunuch Wu: "Princess Changning, His Majesty is currently preoccupied with other matters. Please wait a moment."

"All right"

After Princess Changning finished speaking, Li Shuchen secretly glanced up at her.

The palace was tall and majestic, surrounded by a circle of armed guards, with Eunuch Wu standing to one side.

Princess Changning patted Li Shuchen's hand: "Don't be afraid, I won't let them harm you."

"I know"

Li Shuchen had just nodded when he looked up and saw someone he didn't want to see walking out of the store.

"So, Miss Li has come too. Have you done something wrong that your father wants to behead you? Kneel down and beg me, and I'll guarantee your body will be whole."

The tenth prince, waving his white jade fan, slowly said...

Li Shuchen rolled his eyes and looked down. Damn it, I'd rather die than submit, I'll kneel down like a ball of bricks.

Princess Changning pulled Li Shuchen behind her, saying, "Tenth Prince, Li Shuchen is timid, don't frighten her."

"Heh, she's a coward? Is there anyone in the world braver than her?"

Li Shuchen wanted to say something in rebuttal, but the Tenth Prince had already walked away quickly.

Eunuch Wu: "Princess Changning, Miss Li, please go in quickly, the Emperor is waiting for you."

"Thank you, Eunuch Wu" *2

Princess Changning pulled Li Shuchen into the palace.

"Uncle Emperor, I have brought the person to you."

Li Shuchen bowed and said, "This commoner, Li Shuchen, greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings, longevity, and happiness, and may Your Majesty live as long as the Southern Mountains and enjoy good health and long life."