There is a happy inn in the capital.

That voice is so cold and desolate.

Li Shuchen said sincerely, "Thank you."

Doing a good deed and then having to thank the person who did it—is there no justice in this world?

After saying that, he took off running, covering five meters in an instant.

That's really fast!

But she stopped again and started walking back.

The woman in black noticed Li Shuchen's return.

He raised the sword high again, pointing it at Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen forced a smile: "Heroine, don't be excited. This medicine is a gift for you, no need to thank me."

Li Shuchen placed the wound medicine on the ground.

He turned and ran, dashing back to the small courtyard with only a sliver of memory.

Just as I entered the courtyard, I saw a figure carrying a small lantern, swaying back and forth.

Li Shuchen clutched his chest. "No way, a thief broke into the house?"

The person walked straight towards Li Shuchen. Just as Li Shuchen was about to call out for help, he suddenly recognized the person as Grape.

Li Shuchen patted his chest: "Grape, you scared me to death!"

Grape: "You're finally back, Miss! Come inside quickly, it's cold outside."

Li Shuchen and Grape quickly entered the house. As soon as Grape closed the door, she turned around and saw Li Shuchen, letting out a scream.

Grape: "Miss, what happened to you? Why are you covered in blood?"

Grape was so anxious he kept spinning around.

Li Shuchen: "Shh, keep your voice down, don't wake them. I just saved two people; it's their blood, not mine. Don't be afraid, I need to take a shower."

Grape examined the blood and, seeing it wasn't the young lady's blood, calmed down.

Grape: "I'll go boil some water right now."

As Grape walked out, she thought to herself, "My young lady is amazing. She can save two people even when she's drunk. Could anyone else do that?"

Li Shuchen fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed after taking a shower.

Nothing more than physical exhaustion, and mental exhaustion even more.

In the early morning, the three decided to set off back to the capital the next day. Li Shuchen went to find Miss Yiling to say goodbye.

After entering Jiqing Pavilion, Li Shuchen showed the hairpin to the steward and successfully entered Yiling's room.

Li Shuchen sat down with practiced ease and poured himself a cup of tea.

Yiling: "Why haven't you come looking for me these past few days?"

Li Shuchen: "Something happened."

Yiling asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Do you need my help?"

Li Shuchen shook his head: "It's resolved, but I'm returning to Weijing tomorrow."

Yiling paused for a moment before speaking, "How come you're just like him? You haven't seen me for days, and when you see me again, it's as farewell."

Li Shuchen was about to explain

Yiling added, "He's also in Weijing. If you see him, could you please pass on a message for me?"

Li Shuchen: "What message do you want me to pass on?"

Yiling: "Tell him, 'You don't need to be successful or have a grand wedding; as long as you love each other and are together, that's enough.'"

Li Shuchen: "Okay, then how do I recognize him?"

Yiling: "His name is Song Nuanhe, he is twenty-two years old, and he wears a blue pouch with blue snowflakes embroidered on it at his waist. I gave it to him, and he wears it every day. You can look for him by looking for it."

Li Shuchen nodded: "Okay, if I see him, I will definitely convey your message."

After leaving Yiling's place, Li Shuchen went to stroll around the market.

During his few days in Yangzhou, Li Shuchen would visit the market whenever he had free time, and he actually bought quite a few fruit tree seedlings.

When packing his luggage, Li Shuchen had several extra large suitcases.

So many large boxes were there to make it easier for Li Shuchen to take advantage of the situation later.

All three had acquired many more items, with Princess Changning having the most.

The return journey was also by water. This time, perhaps there were no goods on board, only luggage. The boat was faster than on the way there, and the journey was smooth and unobstructed.

They arrived in the capital in about ten days and ten nights.

The three men said their goodbyes at the dock.

Princess Changning left a few people for Li Shuchen to help carry things.

Li Shuchen didn't go home; instead, he went to the inn. He had been worried about it constantly; he'd been gone for a month, and he wondered how the inn was doing.

Arrived near the inn

Li Shuchen: "Grape, you take them and put the things in the backyard."

Grape: "Yes, miss."

Li Shuchen stepped into the living room

Manager Xu put down the account book in his hand: "Miss, you're back. You haven't lost weight, you've actually gained some."

"You're finally back. I've been worried about you the whole time you were gone. I'm so glad you're back safe and sound."

Manager Xu muttered to himself, glancing left and right at Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen: "Uncle Xu, I'm fine, I'm perfectly alright."

Xiao Feng chuckled: "Miss, you're back! Was it fun in Jiangnan?"

Li Shuchen: "It's quite fun."

If it weren't for Hai Yaoyi's incident...

Li Shuchen: "Uncle Xu, let me take a look at the account books."

Shopkeeper Xu: "Miss, why don't you rest for a while before looking at it? You've had a long journey; your body can't take it."

Li Shuchen: "It's okay, I'm perfectly healthy."

Seeing her stubbornness, Manager Xu gave her the account book.

Shopkeeper Xu: "This month wasn't particularly busy, but it wasn't exactly quiet either; the income was average."

Li Shuchen looked at the last line of the ledger: a profit of 867 taels of silver.

Actually, it was pretty much what she expected.

Li Shuchen: "Okay, very good. Uncle Xu, I'll go up now."

Shopkeeper Xu: "Okay, sure."

Li Shuchen carried the smaller, easier-to-carry items to the Sanbao Hall, tidied up his things, and then sat down at the table to drink tea. He was really tired.

Grape tidied up the other boxes, saw the guards off, and then went up to the Three Treasures Hall.

Grape said proudly, "Miss, everything is packed up, and I've seen the guards off."

Li Shuchen replied with a smile, "You're really capable. Come and have a cup of tea."

Knock, knock, knock, someone is knocking on the door.

Cook Wang: "Miss, I'm Aunt Wang."

Grape went to open the door

Aunt Wang: "Miss, you must be tired from this trip. I made a bowl of noodles with braised meat sauce. Please eat it while it's hot."

As they were talking, the noodles arrived on the eight-immortal table. They were served with tomato and egg sauce, and the two steaming bowls of noodles emitted an enticing aroma.

Li Shuchen: "Thank you, Aunt Wang. This smells delicious."

Aunt Wang: "Miss, please eat first. I'll go downstairs to attend to my work."

Li Shuchen: Okay

After Aunt Wang left

Li Shuchen: "Grape, hurry up and eat."

Now, Grape isn't shy at all; she sits down and eats right away. She definitely wouldn't do that if there were other people around.

Li Shuchen also knew about grapes and was discreet.

After finishing his meal, Li Shuchen lay on the bed, wanting to close his eyes and rest for a while.

I unexpectedly fell asleep, and when I woke up, the sun was almost setting.

I went downstairs to the lobby and had some tea to wake myself up.

Summon everyone to the front hall.

Li Shuchen: "I brought some gifts for everyone, please accept them."

Shopkeeper Xu said, "Miss, you must have had a long journey south. What gifts did you bring us?"

Cook Wang said, "That's right, knowing that Miss cares about us, you've already been very kind to us."

Aunt Zhang said, "I haven't even spent all the reward money from last time."

Only Xiao Feng excitedly said, "What gift? A gift from Miss? Of course I want it!"

Li Shuchen laughed. This kid...

Li Shuchen: "These things aren't worth much, just a token of my appreciation. You've all worked hard this past month; I'm counting on you to keep the inn running."

Li Shuchen: "Uncle Xu, this small porcelain bottle is for you."

Li Shuchen handed him the hair growth cream and then pointed to his chin.

Manager Xu immediately understood and bowed respectfully.

Shopkeeper Xu: "Thank you, Miss."

Another porcelain bottle was taken out.

Li Shuchen: "This is Aunt Wang's hand cream. Hands need care too, since I cook every day."

Aunt Wang: Thank you, Miss.