There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 103 Giving Me Face

Liang Yuying said lightly, "I've been staying indoors these past few days."

I'd almost forgotten what the scenery outside looked like. It's good to come out and relax with you all now.

The more Li Shuchen looked at Liang Yuying's indifferent expression, the more heartache he felt, so he said, "Then lean on me, it'll make you more comfortable."

Liang Yuying's lips curved into a smile: "Okay."

She then leaned against Li Shuchen.

Halfway through the journey, the carriage Li Shuchen was riding in suddenly stopped.

Qingqing asked, "Have we arrived at the orchard?"

Li Shuchen lifted the carriage curtain and replied, "Not yet, I'll go down and check."

Liang Yuying instructed, "Be careful."

Li Shuchen jumped off the carriage to check the situation, and Lao Jiu followed him down.

Originally, Lao Jiu didn't want to go down; she didn't sense any danger and was certain that her young mistress would be alright.

But Liang's gaze was so intense it made her uncomfortable; she couldn't withstand the pressure and followed her down.

After regaining his footing, Li Shuchen looked around and found nothing amiss.

The road was perfectly fine with no potholes, and there were no men in black around.

The carriages are new, and the wheels are not broken.

So the only problem lies with Li Wanbai.

Li Shuchen watched as Li Wanbai held its head high, looking at him. It was very energetic, but it just wouldn't walk.

Li Shuchen stepped forward and slapped Wan Bai's horse's rump with a loud "smack".

Li Wanbai cried out in pain, "Hiss~~~"

Qingqing heard the noise and poked her head out.

Li Shuchen: "Qingqing, sit still. It's hot outside. I'll be done in a bit."

Qingqing: Okay

Li Shuchen grabbed Li Wanbai's neck and asked, "What's wrong with you? Why can't you walk anymore? You're not walking properly anymore!"

Believe it or not, I'll strangle you.

Li Wanbai turned her head away: "Hiss."

Li Shuchen: "Hey, you're getting angry now?"

Then she whispered, "It's going to get hotter and hotter. We're all standing here in the sun, it's uncomfortable. We might as well hurry up and finish."

Qingqing is still here, so please give me face and finish the rest of the journey, okay?

Li Wanbai turned her head, glanced at Li Shuchen, and made a gesture of opening her mouth to chew.

After reading it, Li Shuchen understood. So it was just craving something. She was truly impressed; her horse was stubborn and greedy, she wondered who it took after.

She turned and climbed into the carriage; luckily, she had prepared some fruits beforehand.

Li Shuchen took a slice of watermelon from the ice and said with an awkward laugh, "Wanbai's got a craving."

It was handed to Li Wanbai, who quickly took it and ate it with gusto.

Li Shuchen: "Wanbai, you're so lucky! You even got to eat this chilled watermelon. Thanks to Yuying and Qingqing, I'll give them a good talking to later."

After Li Wanbai finished eating, she said to Li Shuchen, "Hey~"

Li Shuchen knew at a glance that this person could walk.

He quickly got into the carriage, and once seated, it started moving.

Before long, they arrived at the orchard. The carriage drove directly into the courtyard, and everyone got off.

Looking at the fields, Qingqing exclaimed, "Wow, this is the first time I've ever seen a scene like this in the world. It's exactly the same as the one in my dreams!"

Because she could never eat fruit, she dreamed of it every night, and now she can have it in reality.

Qingqing couldn't help but smile, her eyebrows curving into crescents.

Li Shuchen: "Really? Pick whichever one you want to eat, there's plenty."

Qingqing was overjoyed: "Okay!"

After saying that, he walked into the orchard.

Li Wanbai looked at the fruits scattered on the ground, and with their fragrance filling her nose, she was already impatient.

He kept pulling on the rope, shouting "Hehe!"

If it had been told there were so many fruits, it wouldn't have wasted so much time on the journey just for a watermelon; it was a complete waste of its time.

It needs to eat quickly to make up for the lost time.

Let go of me, let go of me, let me go wild, let me fly.

Seeing Li Wanbai's foolish expression, Li Shuchen walked over and said, "You're pathetic. I'll untie you. It's okay if you hurt yourself, but what if you break the rope?"

The moment the rope was untied, Li Wanbai sprang out with incredible speed, heading straight for the watermelon patch.

Li Shuchen clicked his tongue. "They even know how to pick the expensive ones."

He then shouted, "Li Wanbai, you can eat, but you're not allowed to waste any! If I find out, I'll break your horse's legs!"

At this moment, Li Wanbai glided to the watermelon, opened his mouth wide, cracked off the rind, and began to gnaw on the flesh inside.

I wonder if he heard what Li Shuchen said.

Li Shuchen saw Li Wanbai, who was only focused on eating watermelon, and shook her head repeatedly. "What kind of pet has she raised?"

Qingqing picked a large white pear and held it in her hand: "Wanbai is very smart, she won't waste anything."

Li Shuchen: "I hope so. Let's rest under the grapevines for a while."

"Good"*4

When the group arrived at the grapevines, Li Shuchen picked a lot of fruits and vegetables and took them to wash.

This place was new to Qingqing, and everything there was new and exciting.

For others, revisiting a familiar place evokes many fond memories.

Li Shuchen placed the washed fruits on the stone table, and Granny Fang also cut some fruits and put them on a plate and brought them over.

The group ate fruit and chatted together.

Seventh Sister tentatively called out, "Master Ying!"

Liang Yuying looked in the direction of the voice: "It's me. Seventh Sister's eyesight is better than before; she can see me from so far away."

Upon hearing the response, Qi Niang quickly climbed down from the pear tree and hurried to Liang Yuying's side.

“I practice the ‘Eight Pieces of Brocade’ taught by Miss Li every day, and I can see much better than before. Is Yingzhu’s health any better?”

Liang Yuying: "Shu Chen has taken good care of me, and my injury has healed a lot. Tell the other girls not to worry about me."

Seventh Sister nodded happily, "That's good, that's good. I'm relieved that Yingzhu is alright. Then I won't disturb Yingzhu and the other ladies' enjoyment any longer."

Liang Yuying: "Mmm"

Qingqing looked at Liang Yuying and said, "You're amazing. She calls you Master Ying. I saw all the girls picking melons and fruits looking at you. Are they all your people?"

Liang Yuying smiled and replied, "Yes, but that's nothing compared to what I'm capable of. You're the one I truly admire."

Qingqing smiled shyly: "I didn't do anything."

Princess Changning retorted, "How could I not have done it? You are a great contributor to the noble ladies of the capital, a hero in our hearts!"

Gu Ziying: "That's right, everyone is very grateful to you."

Qingqing lowered her head and said, "Is that so?"

It's probably because she took the initiative to marry into the royal family that even the princesses who were usually at odds with her started happily sending her clothes and jewelry.

She will complete the marriage alliance; she will try her best to protect herself, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen realized it reminded Qingqing of her responsibilities, so she quickly tried to brush it off: "Alright, alright, Qingqing, eat watermelon, eat it in big bites, like me, oh, a big bite!"

Qingqing smiled and said, "Okay."

Then, imitating Li Shuchen, she took a big bite of watermelon, her cheeks puffed out, looking quite adorable.

Li Shuchen: "How is it?"

Qingqing nodded: "Very unrestrained."

Li Shuchen: "This is life. Just be yourself and enjoy these next few days."

Qingqing: "Mmm"

Li Shuchen's words made the other girls understand why they only called her Qingqing and not Princess.

During the subsequent conversation, all the girls changed their way of addressing her, only calling her Qingqing.