There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 145 I'm Going to Have Fun

Two copies were made and sent to Gu Ziying and Princess Changning's residence respectively.

On September 10th, Li Shuchen waited early at the entrance of the inn for Gu Xiangjun and Princess Changning.

Around 9 a.m., Gu Ziying and Princess Changning's carriages arrived one after the other.

There were many people at the entrance and in the reception hall, so Li Shuchen still had to maintain appearances.

Immediately followed by a standard bow

Please take care of your hometown and well-being.

"Greetings, Princess Changning"

Everyone bowed in response.

Gu Xiangjun helped Li Shuchen up.

"Please rise quickly."

Princess Changning looked at the serious Li Shuchen and said with a smile, "Li Shuchen, let's go."

Li Shuchen immediately changed his expression and smiled, "Let's go."

He then climbed onto the carriage.

Li Wanbai let out a loud cry of joy.

"Hey~" Time to eat fruit again!

Lord Gu and Princess Changning arrived at Sanguo Manor, accompanied by Li Shuchen.

The three of them drove the carriages into the manor and parked them.

Li Shuchen quickly jumped off the carriage and tied Wanbai to a large tree.

Li Wanbai was displeased, tilting her horse's head back and giving Li Shuchen a resentful look.

Why are you tying me up? I want to go have fun, I want to have a good time! Let me go, let me go!

Li Wanbai breathed heavily through her nose at Li Shuchen.

"Hmph!~, hmph!~"

Li Shuchen slapped Li Wanbai's horse's head.

"Playing, playing, all you know is playing. Do you think Ziying's horse and Changning's horse are like you?"

You're not steady at all. I've raised you all this time, and you haven't learned a single bit of my essence."

Li Wanbai, inwardly thinking: I'm not convinced! You yourself pounced on the fruit like a hungry wolf, and now you're criticizing me?

I'm only a few years old, barely two, still very young. You're already sixteen, what are you comparing me to?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he pulled hard on the rope.

They discovered that Li Shuchen wouldn't untie the rope.

They turned their attention to Gu Ziying.

Li Wanbai immediately switched to a pitiful, innocent, and weak expression.

Sister Gu, please release me, I want to run freely.

Li Wanbai's gaze softened Gu Ziying's heart.

"Shu Chen, let Wan Bai go. It can't reach the fruit, so it won't damage it."

This estate is beautiful, with fragrant fruit filling the garden, all arranged in a pleasing and orderly fashion. Even I want to wander freely here, let alone Wanbai.”

Princess Changning also chimed in, trying to persuade Li Shuchen: "Wanbai loves to play and is still young. It's alright to let it play."

Li Shuchen sighed, "Sigh~, Wanbai is lucky to have the two of you protecting it like this. Alright, untie its rope."

Upon hearing this, Li Wanbai grinned broadly, "Hehehe~~~"

Li Shuchen: "Ziying, Changning, untie your horses too."

Let them relax a bit. They get tired easily if they're always tied up in one place, so let them go play with Wanbai.

Gu Ziying, Princess Changning

"Okay" *2

And so, the horses followed Li Wanbai, galloping through fruit trees and smelling the fragrance of ripe fruit.

Li Shuchen looked at Qi Niang and instructed, "Qi Niang, pick some fruit for these horses to eat."

Seventh Sister: "Understood, Miss Li."

Li Shuchen: "Let's go."

"Good"*2

Gu Ziying: "This orchard is more spacious than the previous one."

Li Shuchen: "Yes, the scenery is beautiful, the houses are well-decorated, even the paths in these orchards are exceptionally poetic. I love them very much."

Princess Changning nodded and said, "The scenery is excellent, the fresh fruits are delightful, and the cool and comfortable weather is even better. Why not hold a banquet here?"

"Let the young ladies and gentlemen of wealthy families in the capital come and visit. They'll see that our fruits are fresh and delicious, which will not only build our reputation but also lead to a booming business."

Gu Xiangjun: "That's exactly what I was thinking. Let's hold another poetry gathering as a surprise. I've already thought of a theme: Fruit Village."

Li Shuchen thought for a moment and said, "According to what you're saying, I could even hold an auction."

Gu Xiangjun asked, "What does Shu Chen want to auction?"

Li Shuchen: "Hehe, my fruit farm has two golden pomelo trees, each with about two hundred pomelos."

How about we keep the fruit from one tree for ourselves and auction off the fruit from the other tree?

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning quickly said, "Take me to see it immediately."

Li Shuchen led the way: "Follow me."

The group walked quickly to the golden pomelo tree.

The two adjacent pomelo trees were tall and lush, laden with fruit, a sight that brought immense joy.

Princess Changning exclaimed happily, "Auctioning the golden pomelos is a great idea!"

Gu Xiangjun laughed and said, "In this way, we're sure to make a fortune."

Li Shuchen frowned and said, "But I have no experience in organizing banquets."

Princess Changning shook her head and said, "My mother organized the banquet; I don't know how."

The two exchanged a glance, then both turned to look at Gu Ziying.

Gu Ziying covered her lips and smiled lightly, "In that case, I'll handle the whole process, and you can assist me."

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning nodded obediently, "Okay."

Li Shuchen pulled the two of them along, saying, "Let's go to the pavilion and have some fruit first. We're thirsty after talking for so long."

Lady Gu, Princess Changning: "Okay."

Arrived at the pavilion

Princess Changning: "You've decorated this pavilion quite nicely. The gauze curtains flutter in the wind, the pillars are adorned with maple leaves and fresh flowers, and the table is decorated with vases of orange-yellow flowers. It's quite interesting."

Li Shuchen: "This was arranged by Seventh Sister."

Gu Ziying asked, "How much silver did it cost?"

Li Shuchen: "I gave her ten taels, but I don't know exactly how much she used."

Li Shuchen waved to Qi Niang beside him.

"Seventh Sister"

"Miss Li"

"Will ten taels of silver be enough for you?"

Two hundred coins remain.

Seventh Sister took out a money pouch and handed it to Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen waved his hand and said, "Take the money. I'm all done here. You can go back to your work."

Seventh Sister: "Yes"

Gu Ziying: "That saves money without losing the good intentions."

Princess Changning nodded and said, "I didn't expect Seventh Sister to have such talent."

Li Shuchen: "Let's eat the fruit quickly!"

Gu Ziying took a soft peach and ate it.

Princess Changning used a fruit fork to pick up a piece of hard peach and eat it.

Li Shuchen immediately understood what kind of peaches they liked to eat.

"Don't just eat peaches, try this golden pomelo too."

Princess Changning took a bite and said, "This golden pomelo is sweeter than any I've had before, and it's neither bitter nor astringent."

Gu Ziying also took a bite and said, "Indeed, how come Shu Chen is always able to grow such delicious fruits and vegetables?"

Li Shuchen laughed heartily. Why? Because she had her secret weapon, Little Jizi! Fertilized with expensive fertilizer, of course it tastes delicious!

But she couldn't say, so she boasted...

"Perhaps it is because I am beautiful and kind-hearted, untouched by worldly affairs, that the fruit that grows from my hands is all incredibly sweet."

The two were taken aback upon hearing this, and after thinking about it carefully, they wondered if that was really the reason.

Seeing their stunned expressions and their decision to stop eating the fruit, Li Shuchen quickly said, "Don't worry about that, the fruit is delicious."

The three of them ate fruit while discussing the details of the banquet.

Gu Ziying: "Let Changning write the invitations. Changning has a high status and can invite many young masters and ladies."

Li Shuchen nodded and then shook his head, saying, "Too many won't do; it'll cause chaos. I estimate around a hundred people will suffice."

Princess Changning: "Agreed."