There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 194 Temple Fair Street Explosion

After saying this, Master Li left with a cheerful smile, and Li Lingxiao resignedly lit the fire to start the fire.

Li Shuchen found something to cover the noodles. The father and son had devoured so much noodles that they definitely couldn't finish it at home. She would take it back to the inn later to avoid waste.

"Sister, thank goodness you came, otherwise I would have gone hungry today."

"Hungry? Surely not," Li Shuchen thought, but still asked.

"Sister, I don't quite remember what we used to eat on the Winter Solstice?"

"Dad said we must eat dumplings on the Winter Solstice. Every year on this day, we can eat dumplings until dark. They have thick skins and little filling, but one dumpling is very filling."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen's vision went black. Thick skin, little filling—one of these is enough to fill you up? This is a dumpling? It's more like a giant steamed bun stuffed with filling!

Poor little brother and poor girl! Luckily, she's not mentally impaired anymore, otherwise she wouldn't even be able to afford a proper meal of dumplings this year.

To prevent the dumplings from sticking to the pot, Li Shuchen picked up a large spoon and stirred the dumplings.

"Sister made three kinds of meat fillings today, she'll definitely make sure Xiao'er has a delicious meal."

"Sister, it's so good to have you."

Li Mansion Hall

The family of four sat at the table, the dumplings steaming hot, the aroma of three kinds of meat filling the entire room.

The four of them ate it so deliciously.

Li Shuchen, recalling the temple fair, spoke up.

"Father, Mother, there's no need to lock Xiao'er at home today. I'll take him to the temple fair."

Li Lingxiao looked up abruptly after hearing this, and exclaimed in surprise.

"My sister is taking me to the temple fair! That's great! Father, we don't need to lock Xiao'er up today, right?"

Upon hearing this, Master Li scratched his head awkwardly.

"Okay, you're both grown up now, you don't need to be locked up anymore. I locked you up before because I was afraid you'd get lost. One of you is a bit silly, and the other is a bit simple-minded. If you got lost, where would I find you? You have to understand how worried I am about you. But I promise I will never lock you up again from now on."

Li Shuchen felt something was off after hearing this. Was "stupid" referring to herself, and "naive" referring to Xiao'er? Was Xiao'er naive? No, it was just an excuse her father made up.

Since their own father had said so, what could the two of them say? They could only reply...

"Thank you, Father." *2

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Mr. Li helped Mrs. Li to her feet and they returned to the house.

"It's getting late, the temple fair is about to begin. My wife and I should wear the matching outfits Chen'er bought for us. That dark purple dress really suits you..."

As the two walked away, Li Shuchen could no longer hear anything. He turned to Li Lingxiao, who was still eating dumplings, and said...

"After Xiao'er finishes eating, she needs to change into her new clothes and come with me to the temple fair."

Li Lingxiao lifted her head from her rice bowl and replied.

"Sister, I'll go change my clothes after I finish this bowl of dumplings."

"No rush, Xiao'er is still growing, she can eat as much as she wants."

Upon hearing this, Li Lingxiao made a hand gesture.

"That's quite a lot, sister. I've already eaten three big bowls of dumplings."

Three large bowls? That's forty or fifty dumplings, that's quite a lot.

After finishing his meal and changing his clothes, Li Lingxiao tied his hair in a high ponytail, exuding a youthful charm.

"Sister, do I look good in this outfit?"

"She looks great. Xiao'er has a great figure; she looks good in anything."

Upon hearing this, Li Lingxiao was overjoyed. Looking closely at Li Shuchen, who was dressed in wrinkled and dirty clothes, she felt a pang of heartache.

"Sister, you need to change into new clothes too!"

Li Shuchen glanced at his clothes and said

"Change, but the new clothes are at the inn. Xiao'er, come with me."

"Okay, sister."

The two arrived at the inn. Li Shuchen was wearing a cotton-padded coat embroidered with gold butterflies and clouds, with a blue fox fur cloak draped over it.

"Sister, wearing this dress, you are as radiant as an autumn chrysanthemum, as graceful as a spring pine; your bright eyes and charming smile are truly captivating."

Li Shuchen smiled upon hearing this. This young man praised her for her radiant beauty, like a chrysanthemum in autumn, and her graceful figure, like a pine tree in spring breeze; her bright, expressive eyes, and her sweet dimples.

"Has Xiao'er already learned 'Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River'? She can even use lines from it to praise her elder sister."

"Hehe, it was Brother Xiao who casually uttered the phrase 'beautiful and elegant, graceful and serene; tender and charming, captivating in speech,' and I found it to be absolutely exquisite, which is why I followed Brother Xiao and learned it."

Li Shuchen realized that this young master Xiao was probably missing Ziying, which was why he unconsciously praised her for her elegant and charming demeanor, gentle and quiet manners, tender and compliant emotions, and appropriate and pleasing words.

"Let's go, your sister Gu is still waiting for me."

"it is good"

At the entrance to the temple fair, Li Shuchen, supported by Li Lingxiao, slowly and gracefully stepped off the carriage.

Given her personality, she originally intended to jump directly down, but since she was dressed up so beautifully today and wanted to act like a refined young lady, she did it this way, treating it as cosplay.

Today's persona: a gentle and refined young lady

Li Shuchen looked up and saw a bustling crowd, dressed in brightly colored winter clothes, moving back and forth among the stalls filled with a dazzling array of goods. Performers showcased various skills, such as singing, dancing, acrobatics, and opera, attracting the attention of the crowd.

Children played and frolicked, families and friends gathered together, sharing happy moments. The entire temple fair was filled with laughter and joy, making it a place people lingered in.

The warm yellow light shone on Li Shuchen's face, making her unconsciously smile warmly.

"Shu Chen, you've finally arrived."

Gu Ziying, dressed in a purple winter coat adorned with butterflies and lilac blossoms, and draped with a white fox fur cloak, walked up to Li Shuchen.

Li Shuchen saw the butterflies and flowers on Gu Ziying's clothes and said

"Ziying, our clothes look so similar."

Gu Ziying looked at Li Shuchen's clothes upon hearing this and said

"That's true, it shows we're on the same wavelength."

Li Lingxiao looked at the two holding hands and said

"Sister Gu and my older sister are just like real sisters."

"what about me?"

Princess Changning, dressed in a red brocade jacket embroidered with gold butterflies and flowers, and wearing a red fox fur cloak, appeared from the side, gazing at Li Lingxiao with a melancholy expression.

Li Lingxiao broke out in a cold sweat and quickly spoke up.

"Princess Changning, dressed in a floral-patterned jacket adorned with butterflies, looked just like Sister Gu and my elder sister, like sisters from the same family."

Princess Changning snorted softly upon hearing this, thinking he was quite sensible.

"May Princess Changning be well, and may Lady Gu be well."

Young Master Xiao bowed and walked steadily toward them. Unlike Li Lingxiao's youthful air, he possessed a more mature and composed demeanor.

"Brother Xiao, you've come too."

Everyone greeted each other with smiles and pleasantries, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

When another person appeared, four out of the five people changed their expressions.

"May Princess Changning be well, may Lady Gu be well, may Miss Li be well, and may Brother Xiao and Brother Li be well."

The newcomer was none other than Shen Fenghuang, dressed in brocade robes that did not match his attire, his intense gaze fixed on Princess Changning.

Li Shuchen coughed slightly.

"Young Master Shen is here too, he'll join us on our tour."

Thank you, Miss Li.

Six people standing in a row would block the street, so the girl will walk in front and the boy behind. You know how it is.

Li Lingxiao really disliked Shen Fenghuang. Being young, she couldn't hide her feelings and kept trying to embarrass him along the way. Suddenly, she saw a path where people played pitch-pot.

"Sister, there's a game of pitch-pot here, want to play for a while?"

"sure"

Li Lingxiao readily paid the money and received ten arrows, then threw them first.