There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 113 Burning Buns or Not

He declared righteously, "Your Majesty, this humble subject, Liang Yuying, is willing to live up to the people's trust, recapture the city as soon as possible, and safeguard the peace of the court."

The Emperor beamed with delight and shouted, "Excellent! Bring me pen and ink!"

The imperial edict was written on the spot and announced by Eunuch Wu.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Liang Yuying has emerged victorious in the selection of the 'General of Awe and Intimidation,' possessing superb martial arts skills, astute strategies, and the support of the people. Therefore, I hereby bestow upon him the title of 'General of Awe and Intimidation,' a second-rank official, wishing him eternal prosperity for the dynasty. So be it!"

Liang Yuying accepted the decree with both hands and said firmly, "Your subject accepts the decree."

Off-site, Li Shuchen and his group were all overjoyed.

Gu Ziying clapped her hands happily: "That's great! Yuying's wish has finally come true!"

Princess Changning laughed generously: "I admit she is more capable than me."

Li Shuchen excitedly hugged Gu Ziying and then Princess Changning, repeatedly chanting, "Yu Ying has become the 'Great General Who Shocks the Nation,' Yu Ying has become the 'Great General Who Shocks the Nation.'"

Everyone was happy and harmonious.

The red figure let out a long cry: "Hey~~~"

(The master has become a powerful general, I'm so happy!)

Li Wanbai followed closely behind: "Hey~~~"

(The master of the red shadow has become the Great General of Intimidation, I'm so happy!)

The emperor picked up a gleaming blue and yellow sword, inlaid with various colorful gemstones; it was clearly very valuable.

"This is the Azure Dragon Slaying Sword, the most beloved possession of the Supreme Emperor (the Emperor's grandfather), who once used it to behead the King of Laji Kingdom."

I hereby bestow this precious sword upon Minister Liang, wishing him unparalleled victory on the battlefield.

Liang Yuying: "Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail in your trust."

Duke Xu said with a smile, "Congratulations to General Zhenshe on acquiring this precious sword."

Minister of Revenue: "Congratulations on intimidating the Grand General."

Everyone: "Congratulations to General Zhensi!"

Liang Yuying smiled and returned each greeting, saying, "Thank you all."

Under the oppressive weight of the crowd, Lord Bai, his old face trembling, reluctantly offered his congratulations to Liang Yuying. His face was so gloomy it seemed to drip ink.

Li Shuchen found this scene hilarious and burst into loud laughter.

Xu Shaobao suddenly knelt on the ground with a thud: "Your Majesty, Shaobao voluntarily requests permission to follow General Zhenshe and assist him in quelling the rebellion. I beseech Your Majesty to grant my request."

After saying that, he kowtowed loudly, the sound so loud it shook Li Shuchen's ears.

Li Shuchen looked at Xu Shaobao, his face showing confusion. Had this guy changed his style, or had he been possessed? He wasn't like his usual self.

When he gets serious, he's actually quite handsome.

Minister of Revenue, Lord Gu: "Young Master Xu has already entered today's competition; he is truly a dragon among men. Duke Xu's guidance is excellent!"

"Hmph, this brat usually slacks off and doesn't practice martial arts properly. He's only been behaving decently lately. He still needs to learn more from General Zhenshe."

Although Duke Xu spoke ill of Xu Shaobao and didn't smile much, his crescent-shaped eyes betrayed his approval of Xu Shaobao's actions.

The Emperor glanced at Duke Xu and smiled, "It's good that you have the intention. In that case, I hereby appoint you as a fifth-rank General of the Cavalry, to assist Minister Liang."

Xu Shaobao, beaming with joy, kowtowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I accept the decree."

Another round of congratulations followed.

As the Emperor and Empress departed, the crowd dispersed one after another.

Li Shuchen received a teasing remark from Liang Yuying

"Today, I am fortunate to witness the birth of the Great General Zhenshe. I wonder if the Great General Zhenshe would be willing to have dinner with me tonight?"

Liang Yuying said indulgently, "I couldn't ask for more."

Li Shuchen: "Hahaha, Ziying, Changning, don't leave. You'll all be dining in my Three Treasures Hall tonight. I'll prepare everything."

Gu Ziying: "Such a joyous occasion should be celebrated properly. The pearl pastries I brought can finally come in handy."

Princess Changning: "I never intended to leave. I even brought a pot of Huangfeng wine to liven things up for you."

Li Shuchen: "Pearl pastry? It's a pastry where each piece is as lustrous as a pearl and as precious as gold."

Gu Ziying nodded: "Exactly."

Li Shuchen: "Yellow-sealed wine? Is it wine that is exclusively for the royal family and sealed with yellow silk?"

Princess Changning asked, "Li Shuchen, you know about this?"

Li Shuchen chuckled: "I learned it all from books."

They say that a sip of it in the summer will make you feel incredibly cool, as if you were surrounded by ice and snow. Intrigued, I remembered it.

Li Shuchen and Liang Yuying walked to their carriage, but hadn't gotten in yet.

The red figure and the pale-skinned woman stretched their necks out long and high, as if to say, "You are not worthy of me."

This scene amused Li Shuchen, who then said something to the two of them.

"Useless"

After Li Shuchen and Liang Yuying were seated, Hongying and Wanbai began to stroll leisurely, occasionally glancing at the reactions of passersby. It was unclear what they were showing off, but the rear curtain of Gu Ziying and Princess Changning's carriage was no longer visible.

At this rate, there's no need to eat dinner.

Li Shuchen couldn't stand it any longer. He lifted the front curtain and said, "General Zhenshe is hungry. You two, hurry up!"

No sooner had they finished speaking than Hongying and Wanbai accelerated instantly, moving so fast that Li Shuchen's body nearly fell backward due to inertia. Luckily, Liang Yuying reacted quickly and caught her before she fell.

They soon caught up with Gu Ziying and Princess Changning's carriage.

Li Shuchen couldn't help but roll her eyes: "These two horses are hilarious."

Dinner at the Three Treasures Hall

The octagonal table was piled high with food.

Li Shuchen raised his glass: "Come, let's congratulate Yuying on becoming the Great General of Deterrence! All our congratulations are in this wine! Cheers!"

Gu Ziying: "Dry"

Princess Changning: "Damn it!"

Liang Yuying: "Dry"

Li Shuchen tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. Instantly, he felt a cool sensation slide from his throat to his stomach, and all the heat in his heart vanished. It was truly a miracle cure for the summer heat.

His eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "Excellent wine, truly top-quality!"

Princess Changning: "Drink as much as you like, but I only have this one jar; once it's finished, it'll be gone."

Li Shuchen poured a full jar of yellow silk wine for the group and said, "One jar is enough for the four of us."

Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the Three Treasures Hall as the four of them enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Li Shuchen had a good night's sleep.

The next day, upon waking up, Liang Yuying was nowhere to be seen, so he called for Lao Ba.

Li Shuchen: "Where is Yuying?"

Eighth Brother: "I was summoned away by the imperial court early this morning."

Li Shuchen nodded after hearing this, guessing that he had gone to the palace for a meeting.

After finishing his breakfast, he made a list on a piece of paper of the things Chu Yuying would need for the battle, such as wound medicine and cooling balm.

Writing

Suddenly, an arrow flew in through the window, landing diagonally in the flowerpot, nearly injuring her beloved white lisianthus.

Li Shuchen removed the arrow; there was a note attached to it. The note read...

"Tomorrow at 5 PM, I'll be meeting Miss Li in Room 888 of Xiangchi Tower. Don't be late!"

Lao Ba darted to Li Shuchen's side and said, "Miss, the archer was dressed in white, and from behind he appeared to be a young man, but we couldn't see his face."

Li Shuchen calmly put away the note: "Hmm, no problem, we'll know when we attend the banquet tomorrow."

Eighth Brother: "Miss is going to a banquet? I'm afraid there might be a trap."

Li Shuchen: "You and Lao Jiu will be with me then, and you won't be in any danger. Let's see what they're up to."

Eighth Brother: "Yes"