There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 38 Just a Sister

Gu Ziying: "Okay"

Although Gu Ziying didn't know what Li Shuchen was planning, she knew he would never harm her.

Hai Yao bowed, performing the proper etiquette.

Hai Yaoyi: "It's truly fate that we could meet Princess Changning here."

Princess Changning retorted without any politeness, "This princess has absolutely no desire to have anything to do with you."

Hai Yao could only force a smile: "Your Highness is joking."

Li Shuchen happened to come out at that moment and saw a man standing on the opposite boat. He had a yellowish complexion, a large nose, small ears, and large, dark under-eye bags.

Upon closer inspection, there are acne scars on her face, and it gives off a rather unpleasant feeling. Overall, her face is alright.

Hai Yao bowed respectfully, displaying utmost composure and refinement: "May I ask who this young lady is?"

Li Shuchen returned the greeting, his voice neither warm nor cold: "Li Shuchen"

Hai Yao searched her memory but couldn't recall which family's daughter it was.

Hai Yaoyi: "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Li."

Hai Yaoyi was still standing on his own boat. Li Shuchen quickly glanced at the boat, but didn't see the girl. He deliberately spoke loudly.

Li Shuchen: "It's a pleasure to meet you, Young Master Hai. You seem like a fine man, even wiping your sweetheart's mouth. You must love her very much."

Li Shuchen glanced at the ship as he spoke and said, "Ah, why has Young Master Hai's sweetheart left?"

Gu Ziying clenched her handkerchief tightly in the cabin.

Hai Yao was even more annoyed by being questioned like this. He was almost with her, but they interrupted him halfway through.

But with Princess Changning present, he dared not act rashly.

I can only answer honestly

Hai Yaoyi: "Miss Li is too kind. She's just my distant cousin. I'm here on business and took the opportunity to visit her."

Li Shuchen: "Oh~~~"

Li Shuchen's "oh" contained three parts mockery, three parts sarcasm, four parts indifference, and ten parts disbelief.

Hai Yao almost lost control several times, wanting to burst into a tirade, "What kind of person is this, daring to ask me such a question?"

But seeing Princess Changning's unpleasant expression, he suppressed his anger.

Even if Princess Changning were foolish, she would know that wiping someone's mouth was an intimate act not something ordinary cousins ​​could do. Besides, just because someone says she's a cousin doesn't mean she is.

At this moment, Princess Changning was perfectly alert.

Fearing exposure, Hai Yao spoke again, "I hope Princess Changning and Miss Li will not tell anyone about this."

Oh, this man is trying to cover up...

Princess Changning crossed her arms and said in a haughty voice, "Are you trying to negotiate with me? Not just anyone can negotiate with me."

That look was incredibly arrogant.

Li Shuchen silently gave Changning a big thumbs up, feeling very gratified.

Hai Yaoyi: "Then what does the princess wish to do?"

Princess Changning: "How is it?"

Princess Changning seemed to be thinking.

Li Shuchen watched as her fingers tapped idly on her arm.

She's got quite the presence, she's got a real edge over me.

Princess Changning: "Why don't you give me the crown you're wearing?"

Haiyao hesitated for a moment, then took off the crown from her head and handed it to Emerald.

Hai Yaoyi: "I hope Your Highness will keep your promise. I will take my leave now."

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning watched him depart into the distance before returning to their cabin.

Li Shuchen took Gu Ziying's hand: "This isn't the place to talk. Let's go back and talk."

Xiaoyuan, the residence of Princess Changning

Gu Ziying: "I had no idea he was this kind of person."

Li Shuchen: "You can know a person's face but not their heart. This marriage..."

Li Shuchen looked at Gu Ziying, before he could finish speaking.

Gu Ziying knew what she was going to say.

Gu Ziying: "I will tell my father everything when I get back, and then we will call off the engagement."

Ever since learning of Gu Ziying's engagement, Li Shuchen has been cramming on the marriage laws of the Purple Star Dynasty. The laws stipulate...

The woman accepts the betrothal gifts from the man's family and cannot back out.

Moreover, the woman breaking off the engagement will have a very negative impact on her.

Li Shuchen: "Breaking off the engagement isn't that easy. They won't accept just one side of the story; we need evidence."

Gu Ziying: "Evidence? That girl?"

Li Shuchen: "This is the only option right now."

Gu Ziying: "But Yangzhou is so big, how can we find her?"

At this moment, Princess Changning suddenly spoke up: "Leave this matter to me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ziying was stunned. Although she didn't know why, Princess Changning had always been somewhat at odds with her, yet now she was willing to help her.

Gu Ziying rose and bowed: "Thank you, Princess Changning."

Princess Changning: "I'll thank you after we have the results."

Li Shuchen looked at Princess Changning. With her intervention, things would be much easier. It seemed the conflict between Changning and Ziying wasn't too serious, and there was still room for reconciliation.

Two days and two nights have passed since then. During these two days, Li Shuchen has taken Gu Ziying out for outings and relaxation every day. Princess Changning has not made a fuss and has obediently followed along.

Early morning on the third day

Captain of the Guards: "Princess, we have news."

Princess Changning handed Gu Ziying a small piece of paper with the address written on it.

Li Shuchen and the other two then traveled by carriage to the place written on the note.

Gu Ziying turned to An Lan and said, "I can go in by myself. You wait for me at the alley entrance."

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning did the same, instructing their maids to wait at the alley entrance.

Only Li Shuchen and two others remained at the door.

Gu Ziying knocked on the door, and a moment later a girl in pink opened it. Her expression shifted from happiness to surprise. The pink silk she wore made her look elegant and refined; she was a beautiful woman, but her almond-shaped eyes were full of incomprehension.

The woman in pink asked, "Who are you, and what business do you have with me?"

Gu Ziying bowed and said, "Young lady, we apologize for disturbing you so abruptly. There is something we would like to discuss with you."

Seeing that the three women meant no harm, the girl in pink said, "Please come in."

Li Shuchen looked around the courtyard. It wasn't very big, but it was beautiful and elegant in every corner. This girl knew how to enjoy life.

The girl in pink called out, "Chun'er, serve tea."

Upon entering the hall, Gu Ziying bowed and said, "My surname is Gu, and my given name is Ziying. These two are my friends."

The girl in pink returned the greeting: "Just call me Zelan."

Princess Changning: Changning

Li Shuchen: Li Shuchen

After exchanging greetings, we sat down, and tea was served.

Gu Ziying: "Miss Zhelan, I'll get straight to the point. I am Hai Yaoyi's fiancée, and I have a favor to ask of you."

Zelan: "Really!"

The girl in pink slammed her hand on the table and stood up in anger. Seeing that they all seemed open and honest, Zhelan figured they weren't lying, and calmed down before speaking...

Zhelan: "He said that after returning to the capital this time, he would take me there to propose marriage." She then closed her eyes.

When I opened my eyes again, everything had changed.

Zelan: "They were lying to me after all."

Gu Ziying said helplessly, "So it turns out that Miss Zhelan was deceived just like me."

On the day of the betrothal, his words were earnest.

I told my father I would treat me well with all my heart, and my father believed me.

I never expected him to do that.

Li Shuchen and Princess Changning were also surprised; Hai Yaoyi was truly a scoundrel.

Zelan said indignantly, "His acting is really good. He's extremely attentive to me. Yesterday he even gave me his personal jade pendant and said he would definitely marry me. I almost went with him..."

Zhelan's face flushed red with anger. As if remembering something, she looked at Li Shuchen and Princess Changning.

Zelan: "So, it was you on that cruise ship a few days ago."

No wonder Changning and Li Shuchen looked somewhat familiar to her.

Zhelan stood up and walked to Li Shuchen and Princess Changning, and bowed.