There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 144 I'll Love You

Li Shuchen: "Eat as much as you like. There's plenty more food in the kitchen, so Ziying should eat more too."

Gu Ziying smiled and said, "Okay."

Li Shuchen also ate a fried lotus root and said, "Now that it's autumn, it's the perfect time to eat lotus root. This lotus root is especially crisp and tender."

Gu Ziying: "It's indeed autumn now, Shu Chen. How's the preparation for the autumn fruits going?"

Li Shuchen took a sip of tea and said, "They're almost ripe. They'll be available at the shop in a few days."

Princess Changning smiled and said, "It's time for me, Changning, to show my skills again."

Li Shuchen laughed and said, "Yes, yes, yes, they all depend on our Princess Changning to make money."

Princess Changning waved her hand and said, "These are all minor matters."

The three of them ate and chatted until it got dark before parting ways.

After washing up, Li Shuchen went to sleep soundly.

萧府

"Young master, you should rest. It's already midnight (11-1 AM)."

Xiao Xiuyuan adjusted his cloak and replied, "No, I need to find evidence quickly."

His Ziying has too many suitors; he needs to speed things up.

Only if his marriage to Ziying is settled as soon as possible can he feel at ease.

Thinking about it, he then focused all his attention on the clues again.

On September 9th, Li Shuchen planned to visit the Three Fruit Farm to check on the ripeness of the fresh fruit.

So they took the grapes and went to the orchard. As soon as they entered the gate...

It was a scene of abundant harvest, with the fruit trees laden with fruit, a truly delightful sight—a bountiful harvest indeed!

Li Shuchen squinted with delight.

Grape's eyes widened in amazement.

Li Shuchen casually picked two peaches, tossed one to Grape, and then took a big bite himself.

Mmm, it's juicy and soft.

After walking a few steps, I spotted some crisp peaches, so I quickly picked two more, gave one to a grape, and took a bite myself. They were crisp, sweet, and delicious; she liked them.

She loves to eat crisp peaches

Li Shuchen, enjoying the crisp sweetness of the peach, said, "I prefer crisp peaches."

"Grape, do you prefer soft peaches or crisp peaches?"

"Grapes are best eaten soft, as they're easier to chew."

(Dear readers, do you prefer soft peaches or crisp peaches?)

Li Shuchen ate two peaches, three dates, and a quarter of a pomegranate.

Why do I eat so few pomegranates? Simply because my hands turn yellow from peeling them.

I didn't eat any persimmons or apples because I don't like them.

They ate the grapes with great relish and tried all sorts of fruits.

When we were almost at the house to the north

Grape suddenly said, "Miss, what kind of fresh fruit is that? I've never seen it before."

Li Shuchen followed Grape's gaze and looked over there.

Surprisingly, I saw two pomelo trees, laden with large, golden, round pomelos.

I don't know if the center is off-white or red.

What a pleasant surprise!

It looks like a pomelo.

Grape: "Pomelo, is it delicious?"

Li Shuchen: "Just pick one and taste it, then you'll know."

Li Shuchen climbed the tree and quickly picked a fruit.

Then they peeled it off by hand.

This action left Grape stunned.

They exclaimed, "Her young lady is amazing!"

Peeling it reveals an orange-yellow core.

Yes, it's neither creamy white nor red; its flesh is the same color as orange flesh—orange-yellow.

Li Shuchen had never eaten it either.

I broke off a piece and tossed it to the grapes, then broke off a piece for myself and took a bite.

Wow

This sweetness

This refreshing

Each grain bursts with juice

Everything is so perfect

I'm definitely going to invite Ziying and Changning over for a meal tomorrow, it'll be wonderful!

Once I took the first bite of the grapes, I couldn't stop. It was the first time I'd ever experienced such a satisfying and addictive treat.

Li Shuchen still had some sense, and pulled Grape, who was engrossed in the food, inside.

"Sister Li is here!"

Seeing Ying'er eating a peach with juice dripping all over her hand, Li Shuchen asked, "Yes, Ying'er, are you eating a peach? Is it delicious?"

"Delicious!"

Seventh Sister: "Ying'er is such a well-behaved and sensible child. She never cries or makes a fuss. While we work, she sits and watches. Afraid she'd get bored, I picked a soft peach for her to eat."

Li Shuchen: "You've been so well-behaved, you deserve to eat. The same goes for you. I have so many fruit trees in my orchard, even if you eat until you're stuffed, there's still plenty left. Pick as many as you want."

Seventh Sister smiled and said, "Yes."

Li Shuchen: "Come on, Seventh Sister, try this pomelo."

Seventh Sister: "Miss Li, this fruit is called the Golden Pomelo. It is extremely precious. I have lived for over forty years and have only seen it once from afar."

Li Shuchen looked at the golden pomelo in his hand. So that's how precious it was; no wonder it tasted so good.

Break off a piece and hand it to Seventh Sister

"If you've seen it, you haven't tasted it. Try it now, no refusing!"

Seventh Sister accepted it with both hands: "Thank you, Miss Li."

Caiyi: "Miss Li, I want some too!"

Li Shuchen broke off another piece and handed it to Caiyi: "Here you go."

Caiyi, holding the golden pomelo, smiled broadly: "Thank you, Miss Li."

Li Shuchen teased Ying'er: "Ying'er, come and try this fruit in Sister Li's hand, is it delicious?"

"it is good"

Li Shuchen broke off a piece and gave it to Ying'er, who ate it with both hands.

"Is it tasty?"

"Delicious!"

Li Shuchen: "Seventh Sister, pick two of these golden pomelos later and share them with the girls. Yuying isn't here, and I don't want you all to suffer."

Seventh Sister: "Seventh Sister thanks Li Shuchen on behalf of the girls from Guozhuang."

Li Shuchen nodded and added, "Tomorrow I will invite Lord Gu and Princess Changning to the orchard as guests."

You can make the arrangements then. Here's ten taels of silver for you to use. I'll give you more if it's not enough. The pavilion for enjoying fresh fruit should be decorated in a special way.

Seventh Sister took the money and said, "Alright, I'll go prepare it right away."

Li Shuchen teased Ying'er for a while, then took the grapes back to the carriage.

As Li Wanbai approached the carriage, she smelled the sweet scent of fresh fruit emanating from Li Shuchen.

Displeased, it raised its head high.

The horse exhaled heavily through its nose.

You're so smug, why don't you enjoy your good life without taking me along?

Li Shuchen chuckled and said with a smile

"Li Wanbai, it's not that I'm leading you, it's just that this orchard is full of tall fruit trees, you can't reach them."

Li Wanbai shook her horse's head, refusing to listen to the negative comments.

What? I can't reach it? She just doesn't want to give me any. Bad, purely bad.

Li Shuchen stroked Wan Bai's head and continued to tease her.

"If only you were a little taller, wouldn't that be better?"

Li Wanbai stamped her horse's hooves in anger and yanked on the reins.

Li Shuchen took out the remaining segment of the pomelo, held it to Wanbai's lips, and said...

"Alright, alright, I saved this especially for you. Try it; it's 99% pure, a rare find, very valuable, although it's rare..."

But I'm generous, I'm willing to pamper you and feed you. If you're with me, you'll enjoy a life of luxury.

Li Wanbai was eating a golden pomelo and couldn't hear what Li Shuchen was saying at all.

He just kept his head down and ate.

In addition, Li Shuchen also fed Wan Bai jujubes, persimmons, and peaches.

She thought Wanbai would prefer soft peaches, but it turned out she liked firm ones, which surprised her. That's quite like her personality.

Li Wanbai, having eaten her fill and in a good mood, pulled Li Shuchen along, and they happily and leisurely went home.

Li Shuchen went to the Sanbao Hall, took out a brush and ink, and began to write an invitation.

On September 10th, the autumn air was cool and refreshing. I have a fruit orchard where all varieties are ripe and laden with fruit, a truly beautiful sight.

Therefore, I cordially invite you, my esteemed lady, to share this delightful treat with me. May these sweet fruits bring you a touch of tenderness on this cool autumn day.

Location: Happiness Inn

Time: Si Shi (9 AM)

—Li Shuchen