There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 278 The Prince Appears

"If he can let you hear him, then he is not a wealthy young master."

Li Shuchen has an exceptional ability to make things up.

Grape nodded upon hearing this: "The wealthy young master is elusive and cannot be met by an ordinary person like Grape. Only someone as outstanding as Miss can meet him. Grape, go and get breakfast for Miss."

Li Shuchen opened his mouth as if to say something, but Grape had already walked away too fast and was no longer in sight.

Never mind, let's talk about it next time.

She got up and placed the glass bottles on the table into the mahogany cabinet lined with straw, leaving only one of each size to place in front of the dressing table as decoration.

"Miss"

Grape carried breakfast to the octagonal table.

"Muqi bought a lamb and tied it up in the backyard. Miss, you can ask Muqi where she bought it."

Li Shuchen sat down at the octagonal table and asked, "Lambs are so expensive, where did she get the money? Did she ask Manager Xu for it?"

Even the grapes didn't know.

Li Shuchen: "Call Muqi here."

"Okay miss"

Li Shuchen took a bite of the soft, fluffy white steamed bun, paired with hot and sour shredded potatoes, and ate it with relish. After chewing a couple more times, she took a sip of millet porridge, her legs swaying beautifully.

"Miss, Muqi has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen turned to look at Mu Qi beside him: "Mu Qi looks very good in this new brown dress."

"Thank you for the compliment, Miss," Muqi said with a smile, her whole demeanor bright and cheerful.

Li Shuchen: "Have you eaten? Have you moved all your luggage to the inn?"

Muqi smiled and said, "I've already eaten, the same as Miss. My luggage was moved in last night."

Li Shuchen glanced at Mu Qi's arm and suddenly asked, "How much did you eat for breakfast?"

Muqi was taken aback by this, not understanding why, but still honestly replied, "Two steamed buns and a bowl of millet porridge."

Li Shuchen frowned and shook his head upon hearing this.

Muqi felt uneasy. Was her mistress upset that she ate too much? Maybe she should just eat one steamed bun next time.

"Miss, I'll do it next time..."

"Eat more next time; you should eat at least four steamed buns in one meal."

Mu Qi was interrupted by Li Shuchen before he could finish speaking.

"what?"

"What 'ah'? I eat three steamed buns in one meal. You do such heavy work, you should eat more. Next time, have two more steamed buns and a bowl of millet porridge. That's an order."

Upon hearing this, Muqi stood up straight and replied, "Yes, Miss."

Li Shuchen then asked, "Did you buy the lamb with those hundred taels of silver notes?"

Upon hearing this, Muqi proudly replied, "Yes, Muqi knows the owner who sells lambs, and it only cost him ninety-five taels of silver, five taels less than others."

Li Shuchen: "Muqi is amazing! It seems I can entrust the task of buying lambs to you from now on."

Muqi: "Please give your orders, Miss."

"Grape, go to Manager Xu and get ninety-five taels of silver for Muqi. Muqi is not allowed to refuse, and you are not allowed to spend this money on the inn or on me. You must keep it for yourself. If you don't listen, I will return your indenture to you."

After Li Shuchen finished speaking, she lowered her head and drank her porridge.

Upon hearing this, Muqi's eyes welled up with tears. She knew she hadn't misjudged the person; the young lady was very, very good.

"Kiku will certainly obey Miss's words."

“You go ahead.”

Just as Li Shuchen waved his hand, he heard a complaint.

"Li Shuchen, I haven't even entered your room yet, and you're already trying to kick me out?"

Princess Changning walked in like the wind, sat directly in front of Li Shuchen, and questioned him.

Li Shuchen pleaded earnestly, "I'm innocent! How could I dare wave my hand at the princess?"

Princess Changning: "Tch, stop acting. Is there anything you wouldn't dare to do?"

"Hehe, have you eaten yet?"

Princess Changning glanced at the food on the table upon hearing this: "Li Shuchen, you are the owner of the Happiness Inn, how come you are eating so simply? I would think the inn is going out of business."

Li Shuchen said dismissively, "It smells delicious, would you like some?"

Princess Changning suddenly calmed down and said, "I've already used it. I've called you here today because I have important matters to discuss."

Li Shuchen picked up the second steamed bun, took a bite, and asked, "What could have made you change your expression?"

Princess Changning: "This matter cannot be explained in a few words. Let's discuss it after you have finished your meal."

Li Shuchen nodded and buried himself in his food.

Feeling bored, Princess Changning got up and wandered around aimlessly. She eventually came to the dressing table and was immediately drawn to a red glass bottle. She carefully picked it up and examined it, growing more and more fond of it, and increasingly wanting it.

"Li Shuchen, where did you get this little bottle? It's very unique. I'll buy some to put on my dressing table too."

Li Shuchen looked up and said, "The wealthy young master sold it to me."

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning quickly walked up to Li Shuchen with a small bottle in her hand: "When did you arrive, young master?"

Li Shuchen: "Last Night"

Princess Changning was filled with regret: "If only I had come to find you sooner!"

"what happened?"

"People often come to Flower Pavilion asking if we have vintage rose gold mirrors and perfumes. I was thinking of buying more when I met a wealthy young man, but you met him first. I should ask you to buy some for me."

Li Shuchen shrugged upon hearing this: "The whereabouts of this wealthy young master are unpredictable; waiting for him is pointless."

Princess Changning sighed, resting her chin on her hand: "There's no way to find the wealthy young master; I can only wait for him to come to me."

Li Shuchen: "Don't worry, if he has goods he wants to sell, he will contact you again."

Princess Changning nodded upon hearing this, toying with the small bottle as she spoke.

I'll take this little red bottle with me later.

Li Shuchen picked up the third steamed bun and replied, "No rush, I'll fill it with flower essential oils for you before you take it."

Princess Changning asked in confusion, "What is flower essential oil?"

Li Shuchen: "An oil extracted from fresh flowers, with a rich fragrance; just one drop can make people and things smell pleasant for a long time."

Princess Changning's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "When will it be available?"

"I will go to Baihua Manor on the 14th of this month to conduct the extraction experiment. On the 16th, you escort the guests here, and we should be able to obtain it."

Princess Changning: "Alright, I want rose essential oil."

Li Shuchen nodded: "No problem, I grow the most roses. Here's 100 ml, you can use it for incense, washing your face, bathing, hot compresses, or face masks."

Princess Changning: "So many uses? Is 100 milliliters enough?"

Li Shuchen: "See the biggest bottle on my dressing table? It holds 100 milliliters when full. Since rose essential oil is concentrated, you only need one or two drops each time. It will last you for a while. Besides, the flower shop will continue to grow flowers, so I'll refill it for you when you run out."

Princess Changning was overjoyed upon hearing this and hugged Li Shuchen tightly, saying, "You're so kind, I love playing with you the most."

"Cough cough, you're tightening it too much, I can't even swallow my steamed bun."

Li Shuchen pried open Princess Changning's hands, which were wrapped around his neck, and breathed heavily.

Princess Changning immediately apologized upon seeing this.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please eat your meal first, I won't disturb you any longer."

Li Shuchen announced that this meal was the most difficult she had ever eaten.

He tilted his head back, finished the last mouthful of millet porridge, and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.

Princess Changning poured tea for Li Shuchen with great courtesy. Li Shuchen took the tea, drank a sip, and said...

"Speak, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning immediately became listless and lazily replied, "The Tenth Prince is coming to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet."