There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 197 Abortion is a Must

Shen Fenghuang was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. He had originally intended to eat with Princess Changning, as he was so hungry that his stomach ached. However, since Li Shuchen had said so, he felt embarrassed to start eating.

The name of this steamed bun shop screamed "expensive," so Li Shuchen decided to wait until they got home to eat there instead of treating her.

So he opened his mouth with difficulty.

Not hungry

Li Shuchen clicked his tongue upon hearing this. He was indeed starving; he was even speaking less.

"Sir, your order has arrived."

As soon as the food was served, it released an enticing aroma, a fragrant scent that wafted through the air. Shen Fenghuang could barely resist.

Princess Changning couldn't wait any longer and picked up a jade celery and shrimp dumpling, putting it in her mouth and taking a bite.

(￣～￣)Chew!

"It smells so good, Li Shuchen! How can this steamed dish be so delicious? It's better than any steamed dish I've ever had!"

Why are they so delicious? Because you're starving. When you're starving, even a steamed bun tastes delicious, let alone these smooth and flavorful shrimp dumplings.

This Shen Fenghuang is unbelievable. He invites a young girl out and makes her both thirsty and hungry. No normal man would do something like that.

Li Shuchen looked at Changning, who was eating rather hastily, and felt sorry for her.

"Eat slowly, order more if you're still hungry."

"Uh-huh"

Shen Fenghuang kept staring at Princess Changning. With each bite she ate, he grew hungrier, but he simply couldn't resist watching; the food smelled so delicious.

Princess Changning noticed his gaze, looked up, and asked...

"Would Young Master Shen like to try some?"

Li Shuchen quickly replied

"Changning, you forgot? He just said he's not hungry."

"oh oh"

Princess Changning stopped asking questions and lowered her head to enjoy her delicious food.

Shen Fenghuang couldn't take it anymore, abruptly stood up, and left.

It startled Li Shuchen.

"What is Shen Fenghuang trying to do? Why is he so easily startled?"

"Shu Chen, you really didn't run off? You're still here at the steamed bun shop. Chang Ning is here too."

Gu Ziying walked over and sat down.

Li Shuchen replied

"I'll bring Changning over to try the steamed dishes you recommended."

Gu Ziying glanced at the steamed dishes on the table and observed the speed at which Changning ate, sensing something was amiss. She leaned closer to Li Shuchen and asked...

"What's wrong? Didn't Young Master Shen take Changning to buy food? How come he left Changning so hungry? Where is Young Master Shen?"

Li Shuchen, fearing it would damage Changning's reputation, whispered...

"He only bought Changning candied hawthorns. Look, they're in Fei Cui's hand. These things can't fill you up. He didn't even buy Changning water. Not only did he not buy it for her, but he wouldn't let her buy it herself either. But he just left. I wonder where he went."

Gu Ziying frowned upon hearing this and couldn't help but say...

"Changning, given how Young Master Shen treats you, do you still want to be with him?"

Princess Changning thought for a moment after hearing this and then spoke.

"Young Master Shen is just too frugal and doesn't like to spend money recklessly, but he treats me quite well. He's been protecting me carefully the whole way, making sure no one touches me, and he even worried that I was cold and offered to warm my hands."

Li Shuchen's expression changed upon hearing this.

"So how did you respond?"

We can't really cover it up for him, can we?

Princess Changning said with a frank expression

"I have the red fox cloak that Qingqing gave me, which is very warm, so I'm not cold on my way back."

Li Shuchen breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, Changning was dressed warmly, otherwise that lecherous man would have gotten away with it.

Turning his head, he noticed Ziying's flushed face and sensed something was wrong. Looking up, he saw that Young Master Xiao, standing behind Ziying, also looked somewhat uneasy. He couldn't help but wonder to himself, could these two...?

"Sister Gu, this is the coconut juice my older sister bought for you, it's so delicious!"

Li Lingxiao suddenly spoke, breaking the eerie atmosphere.

Li Shuchen seemed to have found a breakthrough and smiled.

"Yes, Ziying, try it quickly."

Seeing this, Gu Ziying's blush faded.

"it is good"

Shen Fenghuang rushed over from afar, panting heavily.

"Thank goodness you didn't leave."

Li Shuchen turned his head and saw that Shen Fenghuang had gone elsewhere to sneak a bite to eat, with food crumbs still lingering at the corners of his mouth.

Tch, who is this person?

Princess Changning wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and said...

"I'm done eating, let's go home."

"Good" n*

Several people got up to leave

"and many more"

Shen Fenghuang's words, "Wait," made everyone stop.

Li Shuchen frowned and crossed his arms. What kind of trouble was he going to cause now?

Shen Fenghuang pointed to the last crystal winter melon dumpling on the table and said...

"If we can't finish it, let's not waste it. I'll eat it for Princess Changning."

After saying that, he picked it up with his hand, threw it into his mouth, and chewed it.

"This thing should only exist in heaven; how often can one hear of it in the mortal world?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen frowned even more deeply. "Fine, fine, you're cultured. You're the most cultured one."

The crowd dispersed from the temple fair street and went home.

……

November 15th arrived in the blink of an eye.

As agreed, Li Shuchen invited Princess Changning and Gu Ziying to meet in a private room on the second floor of Xiangchi Tower.

Li Shuchen filled the three people's glasses and then...

"It's been a long time since the three of us have had a proper meal together."

Gu Ziying replied

"Yes, everyone's been quite busy lately."

Princess Changning was a little embarrassed and stirred her handkerchief.

"It's my fault, I haven't seen you enough."

Li Shuchen raised his glass and said...

"It's alright, we can get together more often in the future. Come on, let's drink."

"Drink" *2

Li Shuchen covered his face with his sleeve, pretending to drink, while listening intently to the sounds from next door. The rustling noises suggested someone was approaching.

Li Shuchen put down his wine glass and smiled.

"Changning looks a bit haggard after not seeing you for a few days."

"is it?"

Princess Changning touched her cheek, somewhat dejected.

Gu Ziying asked softly

"Changning, are you having a hard time?"

"No, it is..."

Before Princess Changning could finish speaking, a woman's voice came from the next private room.

"Shen Lang, do you really not want this child?"

Princess Changning's expression changed immediately upon hearing this. She stood up and looked at the private room next door. What Shen Lang?

Gu Ziying clearly heard it too, and her face immediately froze. She knew that Shu Chen had told her to watch the show, but she didn't expect it to be such a big show. Shen Fenghuang even had a child.

Li Shuchen gave Gu Ziying a look that said, "Don't worry."

Gu Ziying accepted it and sat down to wait.

"Yunniang, this child is absolutely unacceptable; it must be aborted. I know this is very painful for you, but you don't want to be gossiped about, do you? After all, being pregnant out of wedlock doesn't have a good reputation. I will pay for the abortion. This matter must not be known to anyone."

The moment the man's voice rang out, it was unmistakably Shen Fenghuang's. Princess Changning could no longer stand and immediately turned to walk towards the next private room.

Li Shuchen grabbed him and whispered...

"Don't rush, listen again. What if it's just the timbre that's similar?"

Princess Changning stopped in her tracks upon hearing this, her gaze fixed intently on the private room next door.

"Money? Heh, where did you get the money?"

"I'll figure out the money; you don't need to worry about it."

"Ha, are you going to go ask her for it? She probably doesn't know yet that you were already with me before she did, and that we even had a child. What will she do if she finds out?"

"Don't mention her to me. What do you have to compare with her? Her status can help me advance my career and rise through the ranks. Can you do that?"