There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 106 Princess's Marriage

Everyone took turns tasting it and praised Liang Yuying's cooking skills.

The others even ranked their grilled fish skills.

Li Shuchen and Liang Yuying tied for first place.

Gu Ziying the Second

Qingqing Third

Princess Changning didn't make the list because her cooking skills were so poor that she was afraid of ruining the fish, so she simply left it unbaked.

She wasn't upset even though she couldn't bake it well herself; she happily waited for Li Shuchen to finish baking it for her.

From another perspective, Princess Changning was quite fortunate.

These past few days, Li Shuchen and her friends have been taking Qingqing with them, climbing trees to collect bird eggs, fishing in the river, swimming in the moat, and hiking up Youshan Mountain. They're always laughing and having a great time every day.

August 10th, Year 9 of the Purple Star Dynasty

Sunny weather makes marriage easier

The main road leading to the capital was lined with people, all dressed smartly, shouting loudly.

'May Princess Jiahe be blessed'

Princess Jiahe's good fortune

'May Princess Jiahe have a safe journey'

The cries of blessings from the people rose and fell, each shout delivered with all their might, veins bulging on their faces, beads of sweat dripping onto the ground, yet they showed no signs of fatigue or the heat.

They only wish that Princess Jiahe could be as they had hoped.

May you have many blessings, good fortune, and peace.

Amidst the cheers of the people, Princess Jiahe's wedding procession arrived in a grand procession in front of the Happiness Inn.

Li Shuchen, Gu Ziying, Princess Changning, and Liang Yuying all gathered here to send the princess off on her wedding day.

Princess Jiahe was unable to alight from the carriage, so the group walked over and politely bowed.

Li Shuchen, unusually serious, spoke, "Today is the princess's wedding day. We have specially prepared a dowry for her; it is a small token of our appreciation, and we hope the princess will accept it."

Li Shuchen presented a rosewood brocade box with both hands.

Princess Jiahe peered at the mahogany box from under her veil, suppressing her reluctance, and pushed it back, her voice hoarse.

"You have done more than enough for me. These past few days have been the happiest time of my life. I must not accept anything more from you."

After listening, Li Shuchen suppressed his sadness and continued, "Princess, the journey is long and arduous, spanning thousands of miles."

If we are not destined to be together, we may never meet again in this lifetime.

"Since you've been on good terms with us, these gifts will serve as a keepsake for the princess."

Princess Jiahe burst into tears upon hearing the words "may never meet again," and struggled to speak.

"In that case, thank you."

Li Shuchen waved his hand behind him, and the servants who had been waiting nearby carried more than ten mahogany boxes, which Li Shuchen and his companions had prepared together, into the wedding procession.

Li Shuchen handed over the brocade box again and said softly.

"Princess, please accept this brocade box. Remember to only open it after you arrive in the Kingdom of Layi."

Princess Jiahe accepted the gift with both hands, her voice filled with deep sorrow: "Okay, thank you."

Li Shuchen forced a smile: "Between friends, there's no need for thanks. I hope the princess takes good care of herself on this journey."

Princess Jiahe hugged the wooden box tightly, filled with reluctance: "So it is with you all."

Li Shuchen took a step back, and the others bowed in greeting.

"May Princess Jiahe have a safe journey."

As the wedding procession departed, Li Shuchen wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, watching Princess Jiahe's sedan chair gradually disappear into the distance, silently reciting in her heart...

May Qingqing establish herself in Lieli Kingdom soon.

Gu Ziying watched the sedan chair disappear into the distance, then walked up to Li Shuchen and wiped the corners of her eyes.

His voice was slightly hoarse: "Shu Chen, the princess has gone far away. It's sunny outside, go back inside and rest for a while."

Li Shuchen withdrew his gaze, looked at Gu Ziying, and nodded.

The group went to the Three Treasures Hall to rest for a while.

Princess Changning sat there with a worried expression and sighed, "Alas, I have to worry about Qingqing's situation and the dynasty's situation as well. I can hardly keep up with all of this."

Li Shuchen looked puzzled: "Worried about the dynasty's situation? What makes you say that?"

Princess Changning slammed her fist on the table, gritting her teeth as she spoke.

"That Prince Jiwa is a despicable man. On the surface, he came to negotiate peace with our dynasty, but behind the scenes, he launched a fierce attack on the border cities, causing us to lose two cities!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Yuying's expression changed, and she tensed up, quickly asking, "When did you lose two cities?"

Princess Changning: "I overheard this on the day Qingqing was sent back to the palace. My uncle, the Emperor, was very angry and told no one to leak it. You mustn't tell anyone."

Gu Ziying: "We can't hide it anymore. When the refugees scatter, they'll all find out."

Princess Changning frowned, looking very distressed: "I know I can't hide it anymore, but what's worse, that Prince Jiwa even made some harsh remarks in the letter."

'I offered you Princess Ji-chan in exchange, but you weren't happy and insisted on making me, the prince, wage war. In the end, whether I take six cities or the entire dynasty is up to me.'

After hearing this, Li Shuchen slammed his hand on the table, startling Princess Changning.

"This Prince Jiwa is so arrogant, isn't there anyone in the court who can control him?"

Princess Changning's face fell: "In the past few months, we've sent everyone the court can, but it's been to no avail."

Duke Xu is indeed formidable.

However, he had been seriously injured while protecting his uncle, the emperor, and given his advanced age, his uncle would never send him on a campaign again.

Li Shuchen was extremely anxious: "Is there really no one in the court who can do this?"

Liang Yuying calmly replied, "I can do it."

Upon hearing this, the three of them looked at Liang Yuying.

Facing the gazes of the three, Liang Yuying, exuding a murderous aura, said, "Changning, I need your help with something."

Princess Changning shrank back and asked in a low voice, "What is it?"

Liang Yuying's eyes were resolute: "Take me to the palace; I want to see the Emperor."

Li Shuchen's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and he asked, "Yuying, you don't mean to ask for permission to lead troops into battle, do you?"

Liang Yuying nodded: "Exactly."

Li Shuchen said angrily, "You've only been recovering from your injuries for a short time, you can barely walk, and you already want to resort to violence? Do you even want your injuries to heal?"

Liang Yuying toned down her imposing aura somewhat, but her eyes remained firm as she spoke earnestly.

"Shu Chen, don't be angry. I know you're worried about me, but as Chang Ning said, there are no suitable candidates left in the court to send to the front lines. If I don't advance now, when the Jiwa attack Weijing, there will still be..."

The lively and interesting Mr. Li;

The quiet and elegant Miss Gu;

Is she the spoiled and willful Princess Changning?

I only hope that you all live well, can always be yourself, and live such happy and fulfilling lives as you do now.

We also hope that the people of the Purple Star Dynasty can always enjoy the same happiness and peace as you.

After Liang Yuying finished speaking, the air was silent for a few seconds, and Li Shuchen also deflated.

Liang Yuying patted Li Shuchen's hand.

"Shu Chen, this is the thing I want to protect most in my life."

Especially you

Princess Changning and Gu Ziying opened their mouths slightly, wanting to offer some advice, but ultimately couldn't bring themselves to say anything.

As if anticipating their thoughts, Liang Yuying added another dose of advice:

"My mind is made up; there's no need for further persuasion."

These words completely silenced them.

Li Shuchen understood that Liang Yuying's decision was one she couldn't change, so she relented and asked, "When will you enter the palace?"

Liang Yuying: "The sooner the better"

Princess Changning glanced at Li Shuchen, then at Liang Yuying, and became conflicted.

Shu Chen clearly didn't want Yu Ying to go to war so soon, especially since her injuries hadn't healed yet, but Yu Ying insisted on going, claiming she had something to protect.

In this situation, whose side should she lean towards?