There is a happy inn in the capital.

The girl in black with the knife continued, "I'm the same as my sister."

The black-clad girl with the sword said, "We, sisters, are utterly devoted to our benefactor and swear to protect him with our lives. We solemnly swear that if we break this vow, we will marry someone else and never be free again. We beg our benefactor to accept us."

He then knelt down again.

The girl in black with the knife also knelt down and earnestly spoke again.

"I'm the same as my sister."

Li Shuchen listened, and the oath was indeed quite vicious; imprisonment was probably the last thing they wanted to experience, unlike something that seemed fake.

The current situation is indeed not very good. Taking them in not only ensures her own safety, but also allows her to handle any future problems at the inn promptly and protect her guests.

Even so, Li Shuchen helped them up and asked...

What are your names?

The girl in black with the sword quickly replied, "My name is Eighth Brother, and her name is Ninth Brother."

After hearing the name, Li Shuchen thought it was quite easy to remember and nodded.

"I can accept you, but you must obey me."

Old Eight said happily, "Of course, our benefactor told us to beat the dog, we would never chase the chicken."

Ninth Brother: "I'm the same as my sister."

Li Shuchen: "There are still empty rooms in the backyard; feel free to choose any one to stay in."

After saying that, he took out five taels of silver and handed it to his sister: "My inn has quite a lot of guests, and your clothes aren't quite suitable."

Go to 'Flower Robe Pavilion' and buy two sets later. Also, don't always have such a stern face, smile more, don't scare away my customers. If I don't make money, you'll be the ones to blame."

The eighth and ninth brothers clasped their hands in a respectful greeting: "Yes, benefactor."

After saying that, the two turned to leave.

Li Shuchen called out to them

"Wait, you don't have to keep calling me your benefactor, it sounds awkward. Just call me Miss."

The eighth and ninth brothers bowed again, saying, "Yes, Miss."

Happiness level +40

After the two sisters left

Li Shuchen returned to the kitchen and saw Grape holding a fire poker. He asked, "What are you doing? Starting a fire?"

Grape put down the stick and replied, "No, I'm afraid they'll hurt Miss. If they start fighting, I'll rush out to protect her."

Li Shuchen laughed and said, "Silly girl, your young lady is so powerful, how could she get hurt? These two are the two girls I rescued when I went out drunk in Jiangnan that night. They came to me to repay my kindness, so I took them in. From now on, they will be responsible for protecting me and the inn."

Grape exclaimed excitedly, "Miss, you're amazing! You're the most amazing person I've ever met!"

Li Shuchen smiled, her eyes crinkling: "That's right, that's right."

Then, happily, they returned to the Three Treasures Hall.

Liang Yuying looked up from her book: "You're back. Was there any trouble?"

Li Shuchen: "No, no, I saved two girls when I was traveling in Jiangnan before. They came to me today to repay my kindness and asked me to take them in."

Liang Yuying: "You agree?"

Li Shuchen: "Yeah, consider it protecting me."

Liang Yuying nodded: "That's fine. I'm injured right now and can't protect you all the time. With them around, I feel more at ease."

Liang Yuying put down her book and suddenly said

"Could Shu Chen write a letter for me?"

Li Shuchen: "Write a letter, to whom?"

Liang Yuying: "My mother, she can't see me, I'm afraid she'll worry."

Li Shuchen: Okay

Take out a pen and paper, and grind the ink.

Read by Liang Yuying, written by Li Shuchen

"Mother is well. I am Ying'er. I accidentally injured myself while transporting fruits, so I stayed at the Happiness Inn with Shu Chen."

My daughter is doing very well here. She has three delicious meals a day. It's hot and stuffy, so please remember to open the windows for ventilation. Don't worry about anything.

My daughter is fine; don't listen to the slander from outsiders.

My daughter will come home to visit whenever she has free time.

My daughter is doing well, Mother, please don't worry.

This letter was written by Shu Chen.

After Li Shuchen finished writing, he asked, "Does your mother (referring to Yuying's mother) know me?"

Liang Yuying smiled gently: "I know, I told her a long time ago."

Li Shuchen nodded: "Okay."

Li Shuchen folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

I sent someone to deliver the message.

Liang Yuying: "No"

Li Shuchen: "Hmm?"

Liang Yuying: "If I send it directly, I'm afraid it won't reach my mother."

Li Shuchen nodded. That's true. What if the servants in the Liang household now all listen to the concubines and try to steal her away?

Li Shuchen: "I could secretly deliver it to your mother, but I don't know any martial arts."

Liang Yuying: "Even if you knew how, you couldn't get it in. The Liang residence is heavily guarded and extremely difficult to enter."

Li Shuchen: "Then what should we do? How about letting the eighth and ninth brothers give it a try?"

Liang Yuying: "Who are the eighth and ninth brothers?"

Li Shuchen: "The two girls who just contacted me, they used to be assassins. Their lightness skills and ability to conceal themselves should be top-notch. Delivering a message shouldn't be a problem for them."

Liang Yuying looked at Li Shuchen and said, "We can let them try too."

Also, let's test their strength to see if they can really protect Shu Chen.

Li Shuchen: Okay

Then, turning to Grape beside him, he said, "Grape, go see if Eighth and Ninth have returned. If they have, have them come here to see me."

Half an hour later (one hour later)

Grape: "Miss, the Eighth and Ninth Princes are here."

Li Shuchen: "Let them in."

The eighth and ninth sisters entered the room; one was dressed in blue, and the other in cyan—the colors were old-fashioned, monotonous, and uniform. They were both young girls; why did they all like to wear these colors?

Li Shuchen sighed silently. Fine, it's better than wearing black.

Li Shuchen: "This letter in my hand needs to be delivered to the Liang family, to Madam Liang. It must not be disturbed by anyone else. Who of you will take care of it?"

Ninth Brother: "I'll go!"

Eighth Brother: "My sister's light-footed skills are better than mine."

Li Shuchen: "Alright, then let Lao Jiu handle it."

The ninth brother took the letter and went out, and the eighth brother followed him out.

Li Shuchen looked out the window. It was getting dark; the night was the most convenient time to get things done.

Li Shuchen: "Yuying, come and have some fruit. Let's eat while we wait."

Liang Yuying: Okay

Li Shuchen vomited a bunch of grape skins; it was already pitch black.

Suddenly a dark figure climbed in through the window, and Liang Yuying's sharp eyes shot out.

The man in black pulled down his mask and said...

"Miss, the letter has been delivered."

Li Shuchen looked at Lao Jiu, who was dressed in black, and asked her, "Why climb through the window when there's a door?"

It scared Yuying.

Old Nine scratched his head and said, "Sorry, Miss, I'm used to it."

Then he took an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Li Shuchen with both hands.

"Miss, this is Madam Liang's reply."

Li Shuchen took the letter. Wow, there was even a reply! Old Nine is really something.

"Let's go back"

Old Nine clasped his hands in a respectful greeting: "Yes, Miss."

Li Shuchen walked to Liang Yuying's side: "Did Lao Jiu scare you just now? It's my fault for not disciplining him properly."

Liang Yuying smiled lightly and said, "It's alright. Her lightness skill is indeed quite good, clean and neat. Her martial arts skills must be pretty good too. She's more than capable of protecting you."

Li Shuchen nodded: "Yes, I'll be amazing too in the future."

Li Shuchen opened the letter and asked Yu Ying, "Should I hold it up for you to see, or should I read it to you?"

Liang Yuying: "I can see it myself."

Li Shuchen handed her the letter: "Okay."

Liang Yuying held the letter in her right hand, and smiled after reading it. Li Shuchen then knew that Madam Liang's condition should be alright.

Liang Yuying: "My mother said she's fine and told me not to worry about her. She's also relieved. I'm recuperating here with you."

Li Shuchen nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, I will certainly not let Madam Liang down."