There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 218 Seeing Yiling Again

"Alright, then Miss, you must promise Grape that you'll relax more."

"Okay, let's go"

Li Shuchen was walking forward holding Grape's hand when suddenly a voice came from afar.

"Let me go, stay away from me!"

"Far away? We've never encountered such a top-quality girl before. It's like a pie fell from the sky; how can we let her go? Brothers, get her!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen rushed to the scene, where he saw three or five men reaching out to harm a girl in a blue dress wearing a veil.

"stop"

He then rushed forward and knocked down a group of people with a few punches and kicks, before delivering a solid blow to one of them, knocking him unconscious.

When Grape arrived running, Li Shuchen had already finished playing.

"Grape, quickly report this to the authorities and have these vile pests that are harming the people arrested!"

"it is good"

Grape ran away quickly

Li Shuchen kicked the few wicked insects against the wall, then found a rope and tied them up tightly, making sure the rope wouldn't come loose.

After finishing all this, I patted the bad luck off my hands.

"Shu Chen"

Li Shuchen was stunned when he heard the voice and turned around in disbelief.

The girl's veil was gone, and her face was streaked with tears, each drop glistening.

Her blue dress fluttered gently, releasing a familiar fragrance. The beauty mark under her left eye was accentuated by a tear, adding to her allure. Further down, an icy blue beaded bracelet adorned her slender wrist, and her fair fingers lightly held her veil.

Yes, Yiling

Li Shuchen quickly stepped forward to gently wipe away Yiling's tears.

"Don't be afraid, they'll all be locked up in jail."

Yi Ling stared at Li Shuchen with teary eyes and smiled faintly.

"Shu Chen, long time no see."

"Long time no see, Yiling."

Upon hearing this, Yi Ling immediately hugged Li Shuchen and burst into tears, her sobs filled with grievance and unbearable sorrow.

Li Shuchen hugged Yiling back and patted her gently.

She knew how difficult it was for a young woman to travel to the capital alone, and she also knew how much courage it took for Yiling to make this decision—moving from a place she knew so well to a completely unfamiliar one, undoubtedly filled with fear and dread.

Li Shuchen gently coaxed

"Don't be afraid, Yiling. You still have me in the capital. I'll always be here for you."

"Shu Chen, I'm so glad you came."

"It's alright, it's alright. I knocked them all out. When the authorities come, they'll take them away and lock them up in jail. They won't get away with it."

Upon hearing this, Yi Ling stopped beading her tears, but her eyes were red.

Li Shuchen: "If Yiling has nothing else to do, please come and sit at my house."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen took Yiling back home.

Looking at the cozy house in front of her, Yiling asked, "Did you buy this house for yourself?"

Li Shuchen: "Yes, isn't it beautiful?"

Yiling: "Mmm, it's so warm."

Li Shuchen pulled Yiling to sit down in the pavilion, poured her a cup of tea, and said...

"Now that you know where I live, if you ever miss me or want to see me, come and find me. If I'm not home, I'll be at the Happiness Inn, and Yiling can go there to look for me."

Upon hearing this, Yi Ling's eyes reddened again: "Thank you, Shu Chen."

"Have some tea to warm yourself up."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen took a sip of tea, looked at the aloof beauty before him, and asked, "Is Yiling here to see him?"

Yiling nodded slightly, holding her teacup, and replied, "Yes, but we've been searching for many days without any news."

Li Shuchen: "I haven't heard of it either, and none of the staff at my inn have seen it. However, my inn has a lot of people coming and going, so I have a lot of information. I'll go and ask for you tomorrow."

"it is good"

"Yiling went to the capital, why didn't she come looking for me? My name is easy to find out."

Yi Ling smiled and said

"I heard about it as soon as I arrived in the capital. They say Shu Chen is an extraordinary woman, unrestrained (and prone to hitting and cursing), unlike the usual sheltered young ladies (naturally fierce). I didn't go looking for you because I didn't want to cause you any trouble."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen quickly replied, "How could it be trouble? You don't know anyone in the capital, only me. You should have come to me."

"Yes, Shu Chen is right."

Li Shuchen, resting his chin on his hands, asked, "So, where do you live now?"

Yi Ling said calmly, "Ya Qing Xuan"

Li Shuchen understood upon hearing this.

"No wonder there were so many people at Yaqing Pavilion today, it was so crowded I could barely move. It turns out they were all there to hear Yiling's zither music."

"Shu Chen, please stop teasing me."

"Alright, alright, but it's been quite a while since I've heard you play the piano, and I miss it a bit."

Yi Ling took out a jade pendant and handed it to Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen accepted it with both hands; three large characters were engraved on it.

"Yuntian Pavilion?"

Yi Ling nodded and said, "This is a private room on the third floor of Ya Qing Xuan. I happen to have a performance tonight, Shu Chen can go and listen."

Li Shuchen tucked the jade pendant into his robes and said happily, "Good!"

After finishing her tea, Yiling said, "I should go back now."

Li Shuchen stood up and said, "Let me see you off."

Yi Ling shook her head and said, "The bad guy has already been tied up by Shu Chen, I can go back by myself."

Li Shuchen, pulling Yiling along, said as they walked outside, "Oh dear, I'm going to check if the orphanage is finished yet. It's on the way anyway."

"What is Aiyoutang?"

Li Shuchen replied, "It's used to adopt homeless children, teach them to read and write, and help them grow up well."

Upon hearing this, Yi Ling smiled and said, "If there's anything I can do to help you, you can contact me anytime with this jade token."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen and Yi Ling arrived at the entrance of Yaqingxuan.

Grape: "Miss, where have you been?"

Li Shuchen: "Did you go home and have the evil insects been caught?"

Grape: "They've all been arrested. The magistrate asked me to convey his thanks to Miss, saying that Miss has eradicated the poisonous insects of Fengzhu County."

Li Shuchen brushed his bangs aside with his fingers and said smugly, "It was nothing."

Yi Ling: "Shu Chen, when did you learn martial arts? You're incredibly skilled."

Li Shuchen: "Shortly after returning to Beijing from Yangzhou"

"To have such abilities in less than a year of martial arts training shows that Shu Chen is both talented and hardworking."

Li Shuchen waved his hand and said, "You flatter me, you flatter me."

Yiling: "Then I'll go in."

"and many more"

Li Shuchen took out a package from his waist and handed it to Yiling.

"Take this packet of muscle relaxant powder. If you encounter a bad guy again, just sprinkle it on his face. It will make his legs weak and powerless. Be careful not to inhale it yourself."

Thank you, Shu Chen.

Seeing Yiling go inside, Li Shuchen said again, "If you need anything, remember to come to my house or find me at the Happiness Inn."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen arrived at the Aiyou Hall and immediately saw the girl in red standing under the blazing sun, intently gazing ahead.

Li Shuchen stepped forward quietly and patted Princess Changning on the shoulder.

"Hey, Changning, you look like a teacher when you're being serious."

"Now that you've arrived, the orphanage will be completed soon, and homeless children will have a home as soon as possible."

Li Shuchen nodded, then took out the jade token and shook it.

“You’ve had a tough time too. How about we invite Ziying to go to Yaqingxuan to listen to music?”

Princess Changning glanced at the jade tablet and said...

"Where did you get the Yuntiange jade token?"

Li Shuchen asked, "Does Changning recognize you?"

Princess Changning said calmly, "This jade pendant costs a hundred taels of gold to rent for a day. It's either in the hands of a very wealthy person or the top courtesan at Yaqing Pavilion."