There is a happy inn in the capital.

Li Shuchen felt that Yiling seemed to be missing her lover, and suddenly thought of Li Bai's line...

When will we meet again, my love? This night, my heart is filled with unbearable longing.

Li Shuchen unconsciously read it aloud

Yiling's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and a surge of longing welled up in her heart, causing her to choke back a sob.

Miss Yiling replied, "Ten thousand taels of gold are easy to obtain, but a true confidant is hard to find."

Then Yiling sat down next to Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen: "Is Miss Yiling missing her lover?"

Miss Yiling didn't reply, but her eyes glistened with tears, making her look pitiful.

Li Shuchen quickly bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry, I was presumptuous."

Miss Yiling wiped away the tears that had fallen from the corners of her eyes and forced a smile: "Miss Li, there's no need to blame yourself."

Then, looking at the icy blue beaded bracelet on her wrist, she said, "I haven't seen him for a year."

Li Shuchen had never been in a relationship, nor did she have a sweetheart. She lacked practical experience, possessing only theoretical knowledge.

So Li Shuchen patted Yiling's hand and said, "True lovers will meet again."

Miss Yiling smiled and said to Li Shuchen, "You're right, we will meet again. He said he would marry me and bring me home."

Li Shuchen didn't know what to say. She'd seen too many melodramatic stories, and in this situation, the man was always a heartless scoundrel. She just hoped that Yiling wouldn't be deceived by a man.

Li Shuchen changed the subject, looking at Yiling's face, and asked earnestly, "Yiling, your makeup is excellent. I wonder how you did it; I can never do it well."

Speaking of makeup, Miss Yiling was quite knowledgeable and replied with a smile, "There are many intricacies to a woman's makeup..."

Li Shuchen chatted with Yiling for a long time. Before leaving, Yiling plucked a hair ornament from her hair and handed it to Li Shuchen.

Miss Yiling: "This hair ornament is my favorite. If you ever want to see me again, just give it to the steward, and she'll recognize it at a glance."

Li Shuchen, holding the hairpin, answered earnestly, "Okay."

That evening, Li Shuchen went to see Yiling again. He had decided to go every day for the next few days, to chat and listen to music—that's life, isn't it?

Then he came back with a smile on his face.

I happened to run into Princess Changning when I came back tonight.

She looked at Li Shuchen, who was smiling radiantly, and frowned, asking, "Where have you been gallivanting off to?"

Li Shuchen: "I just went for a walk, I didn't do anything."

Princess Changning didn't believe her: "Then why do you smell so good?"

Li Shuchen made up a story: "Maybe I accidentally got it stuck to me while passing by the flowerbed."

Princess Changning looked suspicious and disbelieving.

Li Shuchen promised to cook something delicious for her tomorrow, and only then did Princess Changning give up.

This is the sixth day in Yangzhou, and the sky has finally cleared up.

The three of them were having a meal in the pavilion. Li Shuchen, sipping his red date and bird's nest soup, said, "The weather is nice today. Where would you like to go later?"

Gu Ziying countered, "What does Shu Chen want to play?"

Li Shuchen thought for a moment and replied, "How about taking a boat trip on the lake? I've never tried boating on a lake before."

Gu Ziying nodded: "I imagine boating in Yangzhou during the spring must be quite a unique experience."

Li Shuchen then turned to Princess Changning and asked, "Changning, what about you?"

Princess Changning: "Yes, the scenery here is so beautiful, it must be very interesting."

After a while, seeing that everyone had finished eating, Li Shuchen said, "Let's change our clothes and go."

Arriving at the lake by carriage, Princess Changning chose the largest and most beautiful boat.

Li Shuchen couldn't wait to board the boat. It was his first time cruising on the lake, and the experience was different from being on a boat.

The cruise ship moves slowly, allowing you to fully appreciate the scenery and enjoy playing in the water.

The main thing is to enjoy life and take it slow.

There were about three or four boats on the lake, but none of the others were as luxurious, beautiful, or grand as the one Li Shuchen was riding in.

Li Shuchen put his hand into the lake water, feeling the water slip through his fingers. The water was crystal clear, and he could even see small fish. It was cool and fun.

Li Shuchen's eyes lit up, he grinned, and said, "Changning, come and try it, it's a lot of fun!"

Princess Changning, completely unsuspecting, put her hand into the lake water, saying, "It's fun, so refreshing! There are fish over there, look!"

Just then, Li Shuchen flung a handful of water towards Princess Changning. Afraid of wetting her clothes, he splashed it on her face, leaving several water streaks.

Li Shuchen's actions startled Gu Ziying, who was eating snacks. The princess dared to throw things like that? She was incredibly audacious!

If the princess were to blame her, it would be unbearable for her, so she quickly got up and prepared to leave the cabin.

Princess Changning's guards had already gripped their sword hilts tightly, but Li Shuchen didn't see it at all.

However, Princess Changning only paused for a moment. Far from being angry, she smiled and said, "Li Shuchen, take this!"

He then splashed water all over Li Shuchen's face, and seeing that Li Shuchen had been hit, he said...

"So stupid"

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning started splashing each other and had a great time.

Seeing this, Gu Ziying felt relieved and instructed someone to prepare a face towel. She then sat down and drank a cup of tea.

Seeing that Princess Changning was happy, the head guard was relieved, thinking that Li Shuchen probably wouldn't harm the princess.

I love what they love, otherwise I wouldn't have made them ginger tea with brown sugar.

Li Shuchen wasn't stupid. She was just lamenting her fate. She was certain that Princess Changning wouldn't be angry with her. You ask why she was so sure? She herself didn't know.

After playing for a while, Li Shuchen saw a man and a woman on a boat ahead. They must be on a date. Li Shuchen had never seen how people in ancient times dated before.

Stop immediately

Li Shuchen: "Changning won't splash it anymore."

She moved closer and whispered, "There's a couple up ahead."

Princess Changning asked in confusion, "What is a couple?"

Li Shuchen explained, "They're just a couple in love. You're too young to understand."

Li Shuchen gestured with his chin in that direction: "Look, the man is wiping the woman's mouth."

They're quite affectionate.

Princess Changning looked at him for a while and said, "This man looks kind of familiar to me."

Li Shuchen: "Huh? You know him?"

Princess Changning glanced at the man, then at Gu Ziying in the cabin, and whispered, "He looks a bit like Gu Ziying's fiancé."

Li Shuchen's eyes widened immediately, and he shouted, "What!"

This information was somewhat explosive; Li Shuchen couldn't accept it.

Li Shuchen couldn't help but raise her voice a little. Perhaps because her voice was too loud, the man glanced in their direction and seemed to recognize Princess Changning.

Li Shuchen quickly pulled Princess Changning inside.

Li Shuchen: "Changning, back to the cabin."

Gu Ziying handed them the prepared face towels so they could wipe their faces.

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning had just finished tidying up their appearance.

Then a male voice was heard from outside the ship.

"My name is Hai Yaoyi, and my father is a Hanlin Academician. I pay my respects to Princess Changning."

Li Shuchen looked at Gu Ziying

Gu Ziying paused slightly, surprised to encounter him here, but she didn't move; she was there to see Princess Changning.

Li Shuchen watched as Princess Changning got up and left, then she also stood up. She wanted to test this man.

He leaned down and whispered in Gu Ziying's ear, "Ziying, don't come out later. I need to ask him something."