There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 329 Fainting During the Exam

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"Li Shuchen, Li Shuchen, the sun is out! The sun is out!"

Princess Changning ran into the house excitedly and shouted.

Li Shuchen lazily turned over upon hearing the sound.

"Okay, you can hang the cotton up to dry, I'm going to sleep a little longer."

"Li Shuchen, your reaction is so cold. Did you already know it would be sunny today?"

"You'd better hurry up and hang it out to dry; it might rain tomorrow."

After saying that, Li Shuchen rolled over in bed and went back to sleep.

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning went out of the house and ordered people to dry the cotton.

"Is Shu Chen still not awake?"

Gu Ziying spread out the wet cotton as she spoke.

Princess Changning: "No, she's asleep."

Gu Ziying: "She did so much yesterday, she must be exhausted. Let her sleep a little longer."

Princess Changning: "Hmm"

Li Shuchen woke up to find it was lunchtime. He turned over and saw two beautiful women and a table full of delicious food.

Princess Changning put a mouthful of soup in her mouth and said, "I thought you were going to sleep for a whole day."

Li Shuchen straightened up: "The food smells so good, it would be a shame not to eat it."

Gu Ziying: "Shu Chen, quickly wash up and have your meal."

"coming"

Li Shuchen quickly got up, washed up, dressed, and sat on a stool to take a big gulp of soup.

"It tastes good. How's the cotton drying going?"

Princess Changning: "They've all been hung out to dry. The sun is strong, so they can be brought in this evening. Tomorrow we'll load them onto the carts and head back to the capital for the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Gu Ziying: "Okay"

Li Shuchen stuffed a piece of beef into his mouth without saying a word. Xiao Jizi said there would be a heavy rain tomorrow, so they probably wouldn't be able to go back.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, August 15th.

A torrential downpour trapped the three people who wanted to return to the capital.

"Li Shuchen, are you a god? How can you make it rain just because you say so?"

Princess Changning stood by the window, arms crossed, looking outside.

Li Shuchen spat out grape seeds and said, "If I said I was a god, would you believe me?"

"Do not believe"

Princess Changning's decision

Li Shuchen rolled his eyes: "Then why did you ask?"

Princess Changning fell silent upon hearing this.

Li Shuchen ate her snacks by herself.

Gu Ziying embroidered a handkerchief without getting involved with the two.

For a time, things were harmonious.

Before we knew it, night had fallen.

Princess Changning prepared a table full of delicious dishes to celebrate the festival.

"It was my first time spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with friends, and it was quite nice."

Princess Changning raised her wine cup and said...

Gu Ziying also raised her glass: "May we always be happy and reunited in the future."

Li Shuchen raised his glass: "That's natural."

"Dry" *3

The stars twinkled outside, while the candlelight burned brightly inside.

May our friendship last forever.

august

The three traveled from the cotton farm to the capital.

Li Shuchen neither returned to the inn nor went home, but instead went to the flower shop.

Pushing open the door, one sees only two or three customers selecting flowers, while Ye Bingli is arranging the floral materials.

With the autumn imperial examinations over, the flower shop indeed saw a significant decrease in customers.

Ye Bingli: "Shu Chen is here, please have a seat."

Li Shuchen: "I won't sit down. Today is the day the examinees leave the examination hall, and I want to give Xiao'er a bouquet of flowers."

Ye Bingli smiled and said, "Okay, Shu Chen, what kind of flower do you want? I'll help you choose."

Li Shuchen: "The flowers should be light green, a delicate color, to give them a more vibrant feel."

Ye Bingli: "Okay"

After a short while, the two of them finished making a green bouquet.

Li Shuchen, holding the bouquet, said, "I'm leaving."

Ye Bingli: "Drive carefully."

The carriage arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall.

Li Shuchen lifted the carriage curtain and looked out. The entrance was empty, surrounded by a fence. Luckily, she wasn't late.

Wait a while

Grape: "Miss, someone's coming out."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen looked towards the door.

The men who emerged were all in a worse state than the last, their faces haggard, their hair disheveled, their clothes stained with ink, their steps unsteady, and they were utterly pathetic.

Li Shuchen: "Look at these grapes, don't they look like sick birds released from their cages?"

Grape: "Like, exactly the same!"

Li Shuchen: "This is the fourth resemblance; when he appears, he is dazed and confused, like a sick bird released from its cage."

Suddenly, a man took two steps and then lay down on the ground, motionless.

Grape: "Miss, what's wrong with him?"

Li Shuchen: "He must be sick."

Grape: "Miss, the soldiers have covered him with a white cloth."

White cloth? It's broken.

"Grape, quickly find Xiao'er!"

Li Shuchen hurriedly got off the carriage to look for the person, forgetting even to take the bouquet. He ran to the exit of the examination hall and stared intently at the spot.

A refined, fair-skinned young man, leaning against the wall, slowly made his way out, looking so weak that he seemed about to collapse at any moment.

Upon seeing him, Li Shuchen recognized the young man and quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Cheng Zhi'an, Cheng Zhi'an, how are you?"

The pale-faced youth was about to speak when he closed his eyes and collapsed into Li Shuchen's arms.

"Hey, hey, Cheng Zhian, wake up!"

"Miss, Young Master Cheng, he..."

Li Shuchen reached out and checked his neck; there was still a pulse. Relieved, he looked up and said...

"His servants should be nearby, Grape, go find them quickly."

"Yes, miss"

Grape ran away looking for someone

Li Shuchen swept Cheng Zhian into his arms and carried her to a shady spot, then stared blankly at Cheng Zhian's face.

He's taller and lighter than her, how can someone so thin fight off illness?

soon

Grape came running from somewhere: "Miss, I've found the person!"

Li Shuchen looked up and saw the girl who had come to her to save Cheng Zhi'an.

"Take your young master back and take good care of him. Grape, go and ask Linglong to go back with them."

Grape: "Miss, what about the young master?"

Li Shuchen: "I can wait here. If anything happens, Young Master Cheng, please remember to let me know."

"Yes, miss"

Several people helped Cheng Zhi'an leave, while Li Shuchen, carrying the bouquet, continued to wait at the door.

"Sister"

When the boy's voice came, Li Shuchen looked up and saw Li Lingxiao waving at her before quickly walking towards her.

"Xiao'er"

Li Shuchen pulled Li Lingxiao over and looked her up and down. Apart from her slightly gaunt face, she seemed fine.

Li Lingxiao smiled and said, "Sister, I'm fine. I'm still in good health. I have to thank you for everything you prepared. I used every single one of them."

Li Shuchen handed the flowers in her hand to Li Lingxiao.

"It's good that you're alright. Congratulations, Sister, on successfully passing the provincial examination."

Li Lingxiao's eyes sparkled as she reached out to take the bouquet.

"Thank you, sister. This bouquet of flowers is beautiful. Xiao'er likes it."

Li Shuchen patted Li Lingxiao's head: "Let's go, your older sister will treat you to hot pot."

"it is good"

The two had just turned to leave when a voice called out from behind them.

"Brother Li, please wait a moment."

Li Lingxiao stopped and turned around upon hearing the sound.

Li Shuchen also

"Brother Li, what a coincidence! I was just wondering how to find you, and here you are at the door. May I ask where you live, Brother Li? I'd like to pay you a visit to express my gratitude for saving my life."

"A life-saving grace?"

Li Shuchen asked in confusion, "When did this Qingzhou examinee get saved by Xiao'er?"

The young man looked up upon hearing this.

"Oh, Miss Li, what are you doing here? Wow, even flowers? Brother Li, you're quite the lucky one!"

After saying that, she raised an eyebrow at Li Lingxiao.

Li Lingxiao looked bewildered: "Brother Ruan, what are you talking about? This is my elder sister, my own sister from both our parents."

Ruan Jingshang was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then slapped himself in the mouth.

"Look at my mouth, I deserve a beating."

He then bowed and said, "My name is Ruan Jingshang, and I apologize to Miss Li and Brother Li. I hope Miss Li and Brother Li will not take offense."