There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 377 Exclusive Gift

As they were talking, Gu Ziying and Princess Changning's bracelets were delivered.

Princess Changning was impatient; she opened the box, put the bracelet on her wrist, and held it up to the sunlight.

The fiery brilliance of the ruby ​​intertwined with the rosy glow of the sun, making their eyes gleam.

Gu Ziying raised her hand slightly to cover her eyes and smiled, "It's like wearing a magnificent rosy cloud on my wrist, dazzling and burning, like Changning."

"I knew it, Li Shuchen has feelings for me."

"Not only you, but I've given you the sun too."

After Ye Bingli finished teasing her, Princess Changning became even more smug.

Raising his eyebrows and tilting his head back, he asked Gu Ziying with a grin.

"Ziying, take a look at yours, it's definitely a perfect match for you too."

Gu Ziying opened it as instructed, gently picked up the bracelet inside, and examined it carefully.

"The amethyst is deep and the pearl is lustrous; the two intertwine like dewdrops on the wisteria blossoms in Shuchen Hundred Flowers Manor," Ye Bingli commented.

Princess Changning nodded in agreement: "Indeed, she is as serene and noble as Ziying. Li Shuchen's selection is excellent. Now, only Yuying's bracelet remains to be seen. Can you guess what kind of colored gemstones and pearls Yuying's bracelet has?"

Ye Bingli: "I guess obsidian."

Gu Ziying put on the bracelet, "I guess it's black jade."

Princess Changning: "Then I'll guess black agate. It symbolizes harmony and stability, just like Yu Ying guarding the dynasty. The loser should give the winner a hug and a special gift."

"Good"*2

Li Shuchen stood to the side and laughed, "Should I reveal the answer now?"

"No, don't tell me. You'll know when you see Yuying," Princess Changning hurriedly interjected.

"Okay then, I'll go make dumplings now."

"Together" *3

……

Night falls

Liang Yuying rode her red horse swiftly to the gate of No. 3 Happiness Alley.

Upon reaching the gate, she dismounted, straightened her clothes by looking at the bright red lanterns, and led Hongying into the courtyard.

As soon as I entered, I heard several people laughing.

"I wrapped a jujube inside; whoever eats it will surely have a sweet and happy new year," said Shu Chen.

"I'm definitely the one who gets to eat it! I'm the luckiest person here!" This is Changning's opinion.

"If we pack two more, everyone can eat some, right?" This was Bingli's suggestion.

"Too much of it won't work," said Ziying.

Liang Yuying smiled and tied Hongying and Wanbai together, then patted Wanbai and Hongying's heads.

Turning around and stepping into the courtyard, the festive red light still greeted my eyes, with red lanterns hanging all over the yard.

The warmth melted the remaining snow on her body.

The lifelike paper-cut window decorations on the window are silhouettes of the five of them.

Whether joyful, angry, resentful, or coquettish

Just like the reflections of the people by the window

However, it seems like someone is missing.

That's right, without her

As she stepped into the room, all eyes fell on her.

"Yuying, you've finally arrived."

"It's snowing heavily outside, you must be freezing on the way here."

"Come over here and warm yourself by the stove, the fire's blazing!"

"Here's some hot tea, have a cup to warm yourself up first."

She never imagined she would experience such a scene—a scene that evokes envy, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

The warmth on her fingertips was from the tea Li Shuchen had handed her, scalding her fingertips until they turned red.

"What are you standing there for? Sit down and rest. Look at your sharp chin, you've gotten so thin from all that work."

Someone gently pinched my cheek, and it seemed that more than just the fingertips turned red.

Princess Changning looked at Liang Yuying's wrist, and finding it different from what she had guessed, sighed and stood up.

He walked up to Ye Bingli and hugged her.

"You won. I'll carefully customize a special gift for you."

Gu Ziying also got up and hugged Ye Bingli.

"Bingli guessed correctly. Obsidian is deep, calm, and full of power, which is exactly what Yuying is looking for."

Ye Bingli hugged the two back.

"Obsidian symbolizes protection; I guessed correctly by sheer luck."

Watching their interaction, Liang Yuying stroked her bracelet and blurted out something out of the blue.

I guess the main stone in Shu Chen's bracelet is orange tourmaline.

"Hahaha, no, Li Shuchen's bracelet is yellow crystal, Yuying, you guessed wrong too."

"Really? That's a real shame."

He stood up and pulled Li Shuchen into his arms, holding her tightly, and whispered in her ear...

I owe you a special gift.

Li Shuchen was completely bewildered. Who did Yuying bet with?

Gu Ziying was completely bewildered. What was going on?

Ye Bingli was completely bewildered. If you want to give a gift, just say so!

Only Princess Changning was grinning foolishly, thinking that Liang Yuying was just like her, unable to guess the main stone of the bracelet.

"Miss, the pot is boiling. Shall we cook the dumplings?"

The appearance of grapes disrupted the plans of several people.

Li Shuchen snapped out of his daze: "Cook it, and bring out the simmering dishes as well, let's begin our meal."

"okay"

The food was laid out on two tables. One table was for Li Shuchen and his group, and the other table was for Grape and the maids.

Li Shuchen raised his glass: "Happy New Year to everyone!"

Happy New Year to everyone!

Everyone offered their blessings, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Princess Changning put down her wine cup and began showing off her dumplings.

Gu Ziying handed her a cup of tea.

Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you.

"No, I need to eat a lot to have a chance to eat candied dates."

"Whether you get to eat it or not depends on fate. If it's meant to be, it'll be yours," Li Shuchen said, popping a dumpling into her mouth.

The moment you bite into it, the meat juices splatter everywhere.

Hmm, not candied dates.

Princess Changning finished a plate of spicy chicken without finding any jujubes, her little face puffed up in frustration.

Looking up, I saw that no one else had eaten either, and I instantly laughed.

Noticing that Gu Ziying had been picking at her food and eating, while the dumplings on her plate remained untouched, she offered to help.

"Ziying, are you eating dumplings?"

"I'm afraid you won't have enough to eat."

"That's enough. We packed plenty; it'll be enough for the next meal. Eat quickly, or it'll get cold."

"it is good"

Gu Ziying picked up a dumpling, put it in her mouth and took a bite, then looked up in surprise.

Princess Changning, seeing the candied date leaking from the remaining half of the dumpling, lost her composure and screamed.

"I ate a whole plate of dumplings but didn't get any, while Ziying got them first!"

She was the one who took the initiative to persuade him.

"It seems Ziying has a sweeter new year than us," Li Shuchen said, raising an eyebrow.

"Has their love story come to fruition?"

"Love?" Upon hearing these two words, Princess Changning immediately stopped screaming.

"Ziying's love life needs to be settled. I'm not in a hurry. I don't want love. Ziying should enjoy what she has to eat."

Liang Yuying and Ye Bingli looked at the candied dates, and both felt a pang of sadness in their hearts.

But I sincerely wish Gu Ziying all the best.

"Wishing Ziying a sweet and happy new year!"

Gu Ziying ate the remaining half of the jujube dumpling in response to everyone.

"Thank you all. Being together is the sweetest thing."

“Ziying is right, we’re very happy together, but happiness doesn’t necessarily refer to romantic love,” Li Shuchen said.

Princess Changning wholeheartedly agreed: "Then we must always stay together, always celebrate the New Year together, just like today."

Ye Bingli: "That's natural."

"Even when we're seventy or eighty, with gray hair and all our teeth gone, we'll still get together to eat, drink, and have fun," Li Shuchen said, resting his chin on his hand as he looked at the silent Liang Yuying.

Why isn't Yuying saying anything?

Liang Yuying's voice was somber: "As long as I am alive, I will definitely spend New Year's Eve with you all."