There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 195 Make Him Look Ugly

The first attempt failed.

Li Lingxiao pretended to be sad and handed the arrow to her older sister.

"Sister, could you cast three for me?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen readily accepted the arrow. "It's just pitch-pot," she thought, "this little game is a piece of cake for someone who practices martial arts."

Cast one, win!

Another shot, and it's in!

One more shot, and it's in!

He hit the bullseye three times in a row, winning cheers from the onlookers.

Li Lingxiao clapped.

"Sister, you're amazing!"

He then handed the remaining arrows to Shen Fenghuangdao.

"Brother Shen, you should try it out, it's a lot of fun!"

Shen Fenghuang was somewhat embarrassed upon hearing this.

"I'm not very good at playing."

Li Lingxiao comforted her.

"It's okay, I didn't get in either."

"OK then"

Shen Fenghuang took the arrow, and everyone's attention was on him.

The first attempt failed.

The second attempt failed.

The third one, still no luck.

The crowd laughed and joked. Li Lingxiao, standing next to Li Shuchen, shrugged and chuckled. Even Xiao Xiuyuan curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

Seeing Xiao'er's silly grin, Li Shuchen knew what he was thinking. He wanted to embarrass Young Master Shen, but it was better to let him realize himself that he wasn't good enough for Changning. So, he went along with it.

"Let's give Changning a try too."

Princess Changning happily replied, "Okay!"

Princess Changning had long wanted to participate. Pitch-pot was a unique form of entertainment at grand banquets and in prominent families, and she was always a winner. So, she confidently accepted the invitation and took her aim for the first throw.

bingo

Another shot, another basket.

Another shot, another basket!

Li Shuchen led the applause.

"Wow, Changning is amazing! Absolutely incredible, unmatched, the best in the world!"

After saying that, he glanced at Shen Fenghuang, subtly implying, "See? Our Changning is so powerful, you're simply not good enough for us."

Shen Fenghuang glanced at Li Shuchen, ignoring her hint, and instead looked at Princess Changning.

"Princess Changning is truly remarkable, unlike me who failed the next round. I will strive to learn from Princess Changning."

Princess Changning comforted her, "It's alright. You don't play often, so it's normal to miss."

Shen Fenghuang grinned broadly upon hearing this.

"Are you hungry? Let me take Princess Changning to buy some food."

"it is good"

Princess Changning left with Emperor Shen Feng, leaving the four of them dumbfounded.

"He just left like that? Shen Fenghuang didn't score a single point, and Changning doesn't even think he's useless?"

After Li Shuchen finished speaking, she stood there dumbfounded; the clown was actually herself.

Gu Ziying tugged at Li Shuchen and said

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Perhaps no matter what he's like, Changning thinks he's wonderful. Shuchen, there's a steamed bun place that makes really good ones. I'll take you there to try it."

Upon hearing about food, Li Shuchen snapped back to reality and smiled exceptionally brightly at Gu Ziying.

"Let's get some steamed food!"

The four of them sat down in front of the steaming hot food stall.

Gu Ziying called out skillfully

"Waiter, two steamers of Jade Celery Shrimp Dumplings, four servings of Abalone Cups, and two steamers of Crystal Winter Melon Dumplings, please."

"Alright, please wait a moment, sir."

Seeing Gu Ziying's posture, Li Shuchen knew she had been here quite often.

"Ziying, do you come here for steamed snacks every year at the temple fair?"

Gu Ziying nodded.

"Yes, their steamed buns are my favorite. I buy some whenever I come across them."

Xiao Xiuyuan remained silent, glancing up at the flag: Xue's Steamed Food, and memorized it.

"Sir, your steamed dishes are here. Please enjoy."

Gu Ziying first placed a piece of jade celery and shrimp dumpling into Li Shuchen's bowl.

"Shu Chen, try this. It's my favorite steamed dish."

Li Shuchen stuffed the whole thing in one gulp, ending her ladylike image for today.

Chew it in big bites! (￣～￣)

"Mmm~, the dumpling wrappers are smooth and bouncy, and the filling is fresh and juicy, delicious!"

After saying that, he looked at the Jade Celery Shrimp Dumplings in the steamer, wanting to eat them all.

Forgive her, she'd never had anything good to eat growing up, so she was genuinely amazed.

Gu Ziying picked up another shrimp dumpling and put it in Li Shuchen's bowl.

"Look at you, silly! If you also like this steamed dish, you can have as many steamers as you want, it's on me."

Touched by her words, Li Shuchen hugged Gu Ziying.

"Ziying, you're so good to me, I love you so much, sob sob."

"Cough, cough, cough"

"Brother Xiao, why are you coughing? Are you feeling unwell?" He had heart problems.

Xiao Xiuyuan waved his hand upon hearing this.

"nothing"

Li Shuchen released Gu Ziying and noticed that Young Master Xiao's gaze towards him was not friendly. Could it be that he regarded her as a rival in love because of a single sentence?

Who cares, let's eat first.

After finishing a steamer of jade-green celery and shrimp dumplings, I still didn't feel full.

I ate another serving of abalone cups, but I still wasn't full.

I ate another basket of crystal winter melon dumplings before I felt a little full.

Gu Ziying and Xiao Xiuyuan had already finished eating and were sitting drinking tea, waiting for Li Shuchen and Li Lingxiao.

"Ziying, Young Master Xiao, you should go and explore now that you've finished eating. I'm not full yet, and it'll be a long wait. It's a waste of your time to stay here with me. Why don't you look around first, and tell me if there's anything fun?"

Gu Ziying replied upon hearing this.

"That's good then. Shu Chen, remember not to wander off."

Li Shuchen raised his hand and held up four fingers.

"Okay, I promise I won't run around."

Gu Ziying and Xiao Xiuyuan got up together to leave.

Li Lingxiao quickly shoveled the last bite of food from her bowl and said hastily.

"Sister, I'm full too. Sister Gu, Brother Xiao, and I are going to go sightseeing now. Remember to look for us when you're done eating."

Gu Ziying said gently

"Xiao'er has finished eating, let's go for a walk together."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen grabbed Li Lingxiao and forcefully pulled her back onto the stool, asking through gritted teeth.

"Are you sure you're full?" Huh?! You dare say that!

"No, no..."

"Sit down and eat properly, don't waste your sister Gu's money."

Yes, elder sister.

Li Lingxiao quickly picked up a crystal winter melon dumpling and put it in her mouth, chewing it heartily.

Li Shuchen smiled adorably and looked at Gu Ziying obediently.

"Ziying, you and Young Master Xiao go for a stroll first. Xiao'er and I will eat for a while longer, and then we'll come find you."

"it is good"

After Gu Ziying and Xiao Xiuyuan left

Li Lingxiao asked

"Sister, why won't you let me go shopping with Sister Gu and Brother Xiao?"

"Have you completely forgotten what I taught you last time?"

"My elder sister said she wanted to arrange for Sister Gu and Brother Xiao to meet so that they could ease their longing for each other. But they did meet and even ate together. Their longing for each other must have been relieved. Why won't she let me go?"

Li Shuchen sighed and rubbed her forehead. Oh no, how was her younger brother going to find a wife? No, she had to teach him; she wanted a sister-in-law too. So she began to explain, word by word.

"Temple fairs are lively and wonderful, perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery with your loved one. Playing games, watching performances, and experiencing things together can enhance your relationship and help your romance develop. Don't you want to see your sister Gu and your brother Xiao attending various events together legitimately?"

Li Lingxiao understood immediately upon hearing this, and then asked in a low voice.

"Sister, did Shen Fenghuang really win over Princess Changning?"

Li Shuchen answered crisply

"no"

Li Lingxiao breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good then. Brother Xiao and I find him quite annoying. If he really gets together with Princess Changning, none of the six of us will have a good time together in the future."