There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 184 He Can't Be Drunk

Gu Ziying squeezed Princess Changning's hand to comfort her.

"No, she cares about you so much, how could she not come? Perhaps something came up and she's held up. Let's wait for her."

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning recalled that Li Shuchen had repeatedly told her to bring many attendants when she went out, fearing for her safety, and firmly replied...

"Ziying is right, she cares about me a lot. Let's wait for her a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Shen Fenghuang couldn't help but wonder to himself, who was this unseen young lady, that Princess Changning would wait so patiently?

"I'm late."

A crisp sound rang out, and a girl as radiant as the sun entered the private room, instantly brightening the entire space.

Princess Changning immediately stood up and said

"Li Shuchen, you've finally arrived."

Then he pulled Li Shuchen to the table.

Li Shuchen poured himself a glass of wine and raised it to everyone in greeting.

I'll punish myself with three drinks.

Judging from Li Shuchen's attire, Shen Fenghuang knew she was from a wealthy and noble family. He straightened his clothes, thinking he needed to make a good impression later.

After Li Shuchen finished drinking three glasses of wine and sat down, he glanced at the man next to him and said...

"Changning, who is this...?"

The man stood up and bowed.

"I am Shen Fenghuang, and I greet Miss Li."

Li Shuchen remained motionless, offering a forced smile.

"Young Master Shen, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

Seeing that Li Shuchen did not return his greeting, Shen Fenghuang assumed she was a daughter of an official and sat down without asking further questions.

Li Shuchen looked at the table full of dishes and exclaimed in surprise.

"These are all my favorite dishes! Great! I'm so hungry! Everyone, let's start eating!"

Princess Changning smiled

Eat as much as you like.

Gu Ziying served Li Shuchen more food.

First, I added a chopstickful of Qin Sang Di Lv Zhi (shredded beef with green peppers).

I picked up another piece of "Shady Summer Wood Turns Yellow Oriole" (scrambled eggs with shrimp);

I also got a chicken leg from Phoenix Terrace Phoenix Swimming (Five-Spice Roasted Chicken);

Finally, another bowl was served to Li Shuchen, "The Yellow Crane Has Gone and Never Returned" (ham, lotus seed, and chicken soup).

Shen Fenghuang imitated the movements quite well, adding some dishes for Princess Changning as well, and serving her a bowl of ham, lotus seed, and chicken soup.

Li Shuchen quickly shoveled down a couple of mouthfuls of rice, then casually asked...

"Young Master Shen, I heard from Changning that you are studying at Ruhai Academy. What a coincidence! My younger brother, Li Lingxiao, is also studying at Ruhai Academy. I wonder if Young Master Shen knows my brother?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Fenghuang coughed in fright. Just as he was about to speak, Li Shuchen said again.

"Oh, and there's also Young Master Xiao Xiuyuan, who studies at Ruhai Academy. He often plays with my younger brother. He's a good friend of Lord Gu Xiangjun, and also a good friend of Princess Changning and me. I wonder if Young Master Shen knows him as well?"

After Li Shuchen finished speaking, he still looked at Shen Fenghuang with a forced smile.

Upon hearing this, Shen Fenghuang's cough worsened.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough"

Li Shuchen put down his chopsticks, covered his mouth and nose with his sleeve, and exclaimed in exaggerated surprise.

"What's wrong with Young Master Shen? Has he contracted tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is a serious disease; it's contagious and extremely difficult to treat once contracted, comparable to a plague!!!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Changning looked at Emperor Shen Feng with suspicion.

Shen Fenghuang noticed the suspicious look in Princess Changning's eyes, suppressed a cough, and explained.

"Miss Li, I simply choked accidentally; I do not have tuberculosis."

Li Shuchen showed no mercy, lowering his sleeves and speaking directly.

"Young Master Shen, you're a grown man, and you choked so easily. Your body is far too weak. You should exercise more and improve your immunity."

Instead of wasting your energy harming others, focus on improving yourself, you petty person.

Li Shuchen mentally rolled her eyes at him ten times.

Shen Fenghuang laughed awkwardly.

"Miss Li is right."

Gu Ziying glanced at Li Shuchen, who was eating. Although she didn't know why Li Shuchen was so confrontational with Young Master Shen, she knew that Li Shuchen didn't mince words. Her mentioning Li Lingxiao and Xiao Xiuyuan must have been for a reason.

Perhaps this Young Master Shen bullied Li Lingxiao and Xiao Xiuyuan at the academy, which is why Li Shuchen specifically mentioned himself and Changning at the dinner table to stand up for them.

Thinking of this, Gu Ziying gave a forced smile.

"Young Master Shen, I heard you saved Changning once before. I'd like to offer you a toast to thank you for saving Changning."

Upon hearing this, Shen Fenghuang instinctively felt that Gu Xiangjun was a good person, and that he would even toast him on behalf of Princess Changning. He was utterly flattered, unlike that Miss Li who was like a powder keg, constantly arguing with him.

He raised his glass and smiled at Gu Ziying.

"Please, Mr. Gu."

Gu Ziying raised her glass and took a small sip.

Li Shuchen looked at Gu Ziying with a puzzled expression, his eyes asking...

Why should we toast him?

Gu Ziying blinked.

Li Shuchen suddenly had a flash of inspiration and poured wine into his hands.

The two exchanged glances

Shen Fenghuang had just finished a glass of wine

"I'll do it, Mr. Gu, do as you please."

Li Shuchen glanced at Shen Fenghuang's empty wine glass, a smirk playing on his lips. "She can hold her liquor really well," he thought, "she'll get him drunk!"

Li Shuchen narrowed his eyes to slits and gave a standard smile.

"Young Master Shen, thank goodness you appeared in time to save Changning, otherwise I would have been so worried. Come, Young Master Shen, let me toast you."

Seeing that Li Shuchen had suddenly become more agreeable, Shen Fenghuang assumed he had been won over by his heroic deeds and cheerfully raised his wine glass.

"I'll drink it, Miss Li, please feel free to do as you please."

Shen Fenghuang tilted his head back and downed another cup.

Li Shuchen covered her face with her sleeve and merely wet her lips; she was so cunning.

The wine level didn't drop when I put the glass down.

Shen Fenghuang felt a burning sensation in his stomach after drinking two cups of wine. Thinking he could eat something to soothe himself, he picked up a piece of food and was about to put it in his mouth.

Gu Ziying said again

"I wonder how Young Master Shen managed to drive away those thieves?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Fenghuang had no choice but to put the food into the bowl and then began to explain.

"My family is poor, and I was often bullied, so I taught myself some martial arts to protect my family and myself."

Fortunately, I encountered Princess Changning that day, and I was able to rescue her. Otherwise, if anything had happened to her, I would have been extremely distressed.

After Shen Fenghuang finished speaking, he looked at Princess Changning with deep affection.

Li Shuchen's eyes couldn't take it anymore, and he interrupted her directly.

"I never expected Young Master Shen to be so righteous. Such a gentlemanly and courageous person deserves another toast from me. Please, Young Master Shen."

Li Shuchen's words made Shen Fenghuang feel quite flattered.

Shen Fenghuang raised his wine glass

"Please, Miss Li."

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank it down.

Li Shuchen still used her sleeve to cover her face, and moistened her lips.

Shen Fenghuang drank three cups of wine on an empty stomach, which really burned his stomach. He reached out to pick up the food from the bowl and put it in his mouth.

Gu Ziying raised her glass and said

"Young Master Shen comes from a poor family and has faced many hardships, yet he has not given up on himself. He taught himself martial arts to protect his family. I truly admire him. This cup is to Young Master Shen's perseverance, please."

Shen Fenghuang glanced at the wine cup in front of him, resignedly picked it up, and knew he had to return the toast offered by the village lord.

"Please, Mr. Gu."

He tossed his head back and downed another cup.

Gu Ziying took another small sip

Shen Fenghuang picked up the food a second time and brought it to his mouth, just as it touched his lips...

Li Shuchen then continued...

"I never expected Young Master Shen to know martial arts. To be honest, I also know some basic fighting skills. How about we spar sometime? It would be a pleasure to meet a kindred spirit here. It's certainly worth a drink, Young Master Shen."