There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 243 Yiling Redeems Her Body

Liang Yuying handed Li Shuchen a cup of tea and said, "An elderly man who calls himself 'Master of Enlightenment' has arrived."

Li Shuchen took a sip of tea and said, "You're here to see Young Master Song, aren't you?"

Liang Yuying: "Yes, after I told him about General Qingche, he left this behind."

Li Shuchen took the wooden box, opened it, and inside was a house deed.

No. 1 Xingfu Lane Residence

Liang Yuying: "He asked Shu Chen to give it to Li Yatou, saying it was a wedding room prepared for them."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen laughed and cried at the same time.

"That old man was so poor he couldn't even shake off a single penny, yet he prepared a wedding house for Young Master Song and Yiling. This house probably emptied his savings for his funeral. It's a pity the old man won't live to see their wedding."

Upon hearing this, Liang Yuying sighed, "It's such a pity that two lovers couldn't be together in the end."

Li Shuchen suddenly said, "Yuying, it's getting late, we should rest."

Liang Yuying nodded obediently: "Okay."

After Liang Yuying fell asleep, Li Shuchen got up, put on his coat, went to the study, lit a candle, and began to write.

"Love is the ultimate treasure."

"Finding it even after a lifetime of searching"

"The one I love has me in their heart."

Nothing is more fortunate than this in life.

If you have already found love.

"Remember to cherish and protect it."

Love needs no fame or fortune.

"Never be so stubborn as to do something you'll regret."

"My loved one is by my side"

"That's the most important thing."

"When the two are together, their hearts are united."

"Live a happy and joyful life"

True feelings are as rare as a treasure.

Cherish this life.

May all lovers in the world be united in marriage.

After finishing, I continued with the title "Rich Girl," a name that has already gained some fame in the capital and is sure to spread far and wide. I only wish that all lovers who have read or heard these poems will find happiness with their beloved for a lifetime.

Li Shuchen carefully put the papers away, went back to his room, and went to bed.

The next day, when Li Shuchen woke up and opened his front door, he saw Yiling holding a wooden box, standing motionless outside the door like a porcelain doll.

Li Shuchen quickly stepped forward and pulled Yiling towards the house.

"Yiling, why didn't you knock?"

"Shu Chen, I want to buy my freedom."

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "Alright, you can redeem it if you want. How much silver do you need? I'll raise the money for you."

Yi Ling handed the wooden box to Li Shuchen, saying, "I've already saved enough money. I was planning to wait for Song Lang to return to the capital so he could redeem me, but unexpectedly..."

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears again.

Li Shuchen patted Yiling's shoulder and said, "It's alright, you still have me. I can buy your freedom."

Yi Ling shook her head and said, "Shu Chen can't help me redeem myself."

Li Shuchen asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Yiling: "The laws of the dynasty stipulate that women cannot redeem actors from their servitude."

Li Shuchen fell silent upon hearing this; she genuinely didn't know this. But why? Why couldn't a woman redeem a courtesan? She was indignant.

She crossed her arms and said, "I can't, but what about Yuying?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Ling was taken aback and said, "General Liang? I don't know him either."

"Then let's give it a try."

Li Shuchen entered the room and looked at Liang Yuying, saying, "Yuying, after breakfast, shall we go together to redeem Yiling from her servitude?"

"it is good"

Liang Yuying had overheard their entire conversation, but she was still unsure whether she could successfully redeem Yiling from her bondage.

"Miss, breakfast is ready."

Grape placed the food on the table.

Li Shuchen: "Yiling, please sit down and have your meal with us."

Yiling: "Okay"

After breakfast, the group took a carriage to Yaqing Pavilion. The female manager, upon seeing Liang Yuying, immediately greeted her with a beaming smile.

"Oh, General Liang, what a rare guest! What brings you here today? Please come in."

As the female manager spoke, she led the group through the streets, glancing back at Yiling.

"Yiling, quickly prepare Yuntian Pavilion for General Liang."

Yiling: "Manager, why don't you invite General Liang and Miss Li to my room?"

The female steward said with a smile, "Alright, General Liang, be careful of the steps."

The group entered the Yiling House

The female manager said, "I hope you all have a wonderful time. I'll be leaving now. Please don't hesitate to call me if you need anything."

Li Shuchen: "Madam, please wait."

The female steward asked, "Miss Li, is there anything you need me to do?"

Li Shuchen: "Yiling's release papers are with you, right? Please have the female steward bring them to me."

Upon hearing this, the female steward laughed and said, "Oh, this serf release certificate for Yiling costs 100,000 taels of gold. Does Miss Li have any?"

Li Shuchen said confidently, "Since you asked, I certainly have it."

Then the wooden box was opened, revealing a thick stack of silver notes inside.

The female steward glanced at the thickness of the silver notes and said, "Even if there is, Miss Li cannot redeem Yiling from her servitude. The law stipulates that only a man can redeem an entertainer."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen was furious. This damned law would be changed sooner or later, hmph.

Liang Yuying said calmly from the side, "Manager, what do you think of me?"

Upon hearing this, the female manager's smile froze. After a moment's thought, she said, "This... let me inform the master."

Li Shuchen and the others sat drinking tea and waiting. After a while, the female manager entered the room, smiling, and handed over a contract.

"This is Miss Yiling's letter of release from slavery."

Li Shuchen took the contract and checked the information. He found that Bing Li was only nineteen years old this year. After reading it, he handed it to Liang Yuying.

After reading it, Liang Yuying signed her name on the three identical contracts.

The female steward carefully put away the two release papers and smiled, "Congratulations, Miss Ye, on regaining your freedom."

Ye Bingli carefully put away her release papers and said, "Thank you, Steward."

The female manager said, "If our distinguished guests have nothing else to attend to, I will go and attend to my duties."

Liang Yuying: "Mmm"

The female manager set off to leave.

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "Bingli, what do you need to pack? I'll help you."

Yi Ling smiled and said, "I've packed everything, Shu Chen. I'd like to stay at your Happiness Inn for a few days first, and then move in once I find a place to live."

Li Shuchen: "You have a home, why are you staying in an inn?"

"what?"

Li Shuchen took out the house deed from his pocket and handed it to Ye Bingli: "This was left to you by your master. Take a look."

After opening the package, Ye Bingli was deeply moved: "I want to thank my master in person."

Liang Yuying: "He left yesterday, and his whereabouts are unknown."

Ye Bingli stood there, stunned.

Li Shuchen pulled Ye Bingli over and said, "Hey, let's go to your house and take a look!"

"it is good"

As the three of them went downstairs, Li Shuchen tossed the paper he had written the night before out of his sleeve as he passed the lobby of Yaqingxuan.

No. 1 Xingfu Lane Residence

Li Shuchen entered the courtyard, nodding as he looked around, "Not bad, that old man is genuinely kind to you."

Ye Bingli: "Yes, Master is very kind and gentle."

Li Shuchen: "We live close by, you can come visit me. Ziying lives in courtyard number two, and Changning lives in courtyard number four, you can visit them too."

Ye Bingli nodded: "Okay"

Liang Yuying suddenly asked, "Who is in courtyard number five?"

Li Shuchen thought for a moment and said, "It seems that no one lives in courtyard number five."

Liang Yuying nodded in understanding.

Li Shuchen: "Bingli, do you need anything? I'll go home and get it for you."