There is a happy inn in the capital.

Liang Yuying nodded: "Mm"

Li Shuchen turned to look out the window; it was getting dark, and it was getting late. She wanted to stay in Liang Yuying's room for a while longer.

However, Liang Yuying is not feeling well and needs to rest early.

Finally, with a heavy heart, he said, "I'm leaving now. Get some rest."

Liang Yuying replied, "Okay."

Li Shuchen got up and carried the tray downstairs, a voice popping into his mind.

Happiness level +100

Li Shuchen!!!

One hundred? How could that be so many? After calming down and thinking about it carefully, the more she thought about it, the more she felt sorry for Liang Yuying. How difficult must her life have been for her to be able to burst into such a high level of happiness when she received a little warmth from Li Shuchen?

It's so heartbreaking. Li Shuchen decided to go out with her again tomorrow.

The next day, Li Shuchen excitedly went upstairs to find her. The door was open. Li Shuchen went in, and Aunt Zhang was cleaning. Liang Yuying wasn't there at all.

Li Shuchen asked Aunt Zhang, "Aunt Zhang, where are the guests in this room?"

Aunt Zhang replied, "The tenant in this room checked out early this morning."

Li Shuchen immediately pounded her chest in frustration. Why hadn't she asked Liang Yuying yesterday how many days she would be staying here? How stupid of her!

In that case, let's meet again in five days.

She went to make her practice clothes first.

Flower Pavilion

When the waiter saw Li Shuchen arrive, he immediately stepped forward to greet her warmly, saying, "Miss Li, it's been a while since you've been here. We recently received a new batch of excellent ready-made clothes that our young ladies love to wear. Would you like to take a look?"

Li Shuchen glanced inside; it was indeed very beautiful. The dress emphasized the curves of the figure, making each step appear graceful and elegant. However, she wasn't there to buy that.

Li Shuchen said, "I'd like to have a few sets of training clothes custom-made."

The waiter's eyes lit up. Training clothes weren't cheap! Without money, how could he afford to practice martial arts?

The waiter, all smiles, led Li Shuchen to a pile of fabrics and picked one up to show Li Shuchen.

He then said, "Miss Li, please look. This fabric is called 'chiffon.' It is made of pure silk and is processed by twisting it from side to side. It is light, breathable, and soft to the touch, making it very comfortable to wear."

Moreover, it can add a touch of free-spirited and charming beauty.

There's also this 'double mercerized cotton' fabric, made from cotton through multiple processing steps. It boasts a smooth, lustrous finish, is soft and wrinkle-resistant, and offers excellent moisture absorption, breathability, elasticity, and drape.

Both fabrics are suitable for making training clothes. 'Chiffon' fabric costs one tael of silver per meter, while 'double mercerized cotton' fabric costs eight hundred copper coins per meter. Which one would you like to choose, Miss Li?"

Li Shuchen touched both fabrics; the first fabric was clearly lighter and thinner.

It's currently summer, the weather is hot, and you'll easily sweat while practicing, so chiffon is a better choice.

Li Shuchen began, "Two sets of 'chiffon' fabric."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Let's add another set of 'double mercerized cotton' fabric."

She can keep the practice clothes made of 'double mercerized cotton' fabric to wear at night; three sets of clothes should be enough for her to change into.

The waiter beamed, knowing he'd get a bigger commission this month: "Miss Li, please choose a color."

Li Shuchen prefers solid colors, so she chose orange-green and turquoise chiffon fabrics.

I chose orange 'double mercerized cotton' fabric.

After making her selection, a tailor came over to take Li Shuchen's measurements.

When they were being measured, Princess Changning and Gu Ziying walked in one after the other.

Li Shuchen greeted them both: "What a coincidence, you're here to buy clothes too."

"Princess Changning, are you all? Who else is there?" Gu Ziying glanced back, met Princess Changning's gaze, and bowed.

Princess Changning

Princess Changning waved for her to rise, then turned to Li Shuchen and said, "I heard they recently received a batch of trendy styles, so I came to take a look."

Li Shuchen nodded: "Oh, oh," the new style is indeed nice.

Gu Ziying asked, "Shu Chen, what kind of clothes do you want to be measured for?"

Li Shuchen replied, "I need to make several sets of training clothes."

Princess Changning: "Training clothes? When did you start practicing martial arts?"

Li Shuchen: "This is just the beginning; I've found someone to guide me."

Gu Ziying asked, "Who is it?"

Li Shuchen: "Liang Yuying"

Princess Changning exclaimed in surprise, "Her?"

Gu Ziying smiled and said, "It's her."

Seeing their reactions, Li Shuchen asked, "You both know Liang Yuying?"

Both of them nodded.

During the conversation, Li Shuchen had already taken the measurements and said to the waiter, "These three sets of clothes need to be made within four days."

The waiter assured her, "Miss Li, please don't worry."

Gu Ziying and Princess Changning quickly selected their clothes and paid the bill.

Together with Li Shuchen, they arrived at the Three Treasures Hall on the third floor of the Happiness Inn.

The three sat around the octagonal table, and Grape served them tea.

Li Shuchen spoke first, asking, "What happened to Liang Yuying? Why didn't you say anything when you mentioned her at Huashang Pavilion?"

Princess Changning replied, "It's rather pitiful. The legitimate daughter of the Imperial Censor (a second-rank official), receives even worse treatment than a son born of a concubine."

Li Shuchen frowned: "The Imperial Censor? He's a second-rank official, yet he lives worse than a concubine's son?"

Her father is such a high-ranking official, yet she can only afford shredded potatoes. It's heartbreaking.

Gu Ziying said, "We all know that Imperial Censor Liang favors his concubines and neglects his wife; it's just that outsiders are unaware of it."

Li Shuchen asked, "Why hasn't anyone impeached him?"

Gu Ziying shook her head and said, "It's no use. Imperial Censor Liang is very clever. On the surface, he will maintain Liang Yuying's treatment as the legitimate daughter, but he rarely allows Liang Yuying to attend banquets. We can't find any evidence at all."

Furthermore, Censor Liang often brought his illegitimate son to events, and when others inquired about Liang Yuying, Censor Liang would say that she was ill and unable to attend.

Li Shuchen then asked, "Does Liang Yuying have any siblings?"

Princess Changning sighed softly: "No, and Liang Yuying's mother has been bedridden for a long time. Even if she wanted to compete for the emperor's favor, she wouldn't have the chance."

She had a big argument with her father yesterday. She has a fiery temper and left immediately; she hasn't returned since.

Li Shuchen: "She stayed at my place last night, but left early this morning. I don't know where she went, but she said she would wait for me at the inn entrance in five days, and then I will see her."

Gu Ziying picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said, "She's loved martial arts since she was little, and now she's quite skilled. I was originally going to introduce you to her, but I didn't expect you to meet her first."

Li Shuchen: "Is it because her father doesn't like Liang Yuying practicing martial arts?"

Gu Ziying put down her teacup: "Yes, her father believes that martial arts are something only men should do, and he thinks Liang Yuying is neglecting her duties."

A daughter should learn needlework, music, calligraphy, painting, and be a good wife and mother, but Liang Yuying refused, and gradually the relationship between father and daughter became strained.

Princess Changning: "She's a rare stubborn person in the capital, but I quite like her; she sticks to her own opinions."

Gu Ziying nodded in agreement.

Li Shuchen felt she needed to pay more attention to Liang Yuying.

If Imperial Censor Liang were to elevate his illegitimate son to the position of legitimate heir, would he still be able to tolerate Liang Yuying and her son? Li Shuchen grew increasingly distressed by the thought, but she had no better solution at the moment.