There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 371 Warm and Bright

the next morning

After getting up, Li Shuchen carefully placed the essential oils onto the carriage. Then he went inside and moved the purple-gold roses to the doorway, where Zhao Tianchuan and the others carried them to another carriage.

After carrying two pots, Ye Bingli also got up, picked up one, and followed behind her.

She saw it, put down the flowerpot she was holding, and reached out to take the flowerpot from Ye Bingli's hands.

"Dr. Sun said you should rest more. I'll carry these flowers; you can stay inside and warm yourself by the charcoal brazier. We'll go back after I'm done carrying them."

Ye Bingli wrapped her light yellow fox fur cloak tighter around herself and sat down in front of the charcoal brazier to warm her hands.

When Li Shuchen returned, he saw Ye Bingli obediently warming her hands, and he felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

"It's much colder today than yesterday, and it's getting dark. I wonder when it will snow. I'll put another charcoal brazier in the carriage to keep you warm later."

“One is enough, your cloak is very warm,” Ye Bingli said, getting up and taking Li Shuchen’s chubby hand in hers. Feeling the warmth emanating from her palm, she felt relieved.

As long as she's not cold.

Li Shuchen also felt the warmth of Ye Bingli's fingers, and agreed with her.

"Then put one down. If you're cold, put your hands inside my clothes; my body is warm enough to keep you cozy."

"Okay," Ye Bingli smiled, her eyes crinkling as she watched Li Shuchen move back and forth, a strange sense of peace washing over her.

"Hey, it's starting to snow outside. Bingli, let's hurry! If the snow gets too heavy and closes the roads, we won't be able to get back."

Li Shuchen quickly packed his things, finished in no time, slung the bundle over his shoulder, carried the charcoal brazier in one hand and held Ye Bingli's hand in the other, and headed towards the carriage.

"Bingli, get in the carriage first."

"S~"

After Li Shuchen helped Ye Bingli into the carriage, he walked up to Li Wanbai and slapped it on the head.

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

Li Wanbai was very unconvinced. She pointed at the scattered white spots on the ground with her right forehoof, then shook her head.

After understanding what was going on, Li Shuchen coaxed, "Walking in the snow is a bit tiring, but when we get back, I'll treat you to a whole freshly roasted, piping hot roast duck, okay?"

Li Wanbai thought for a moment, then shook her head; the benefits weren't enough.

Li Shuchen continued, "Then let's add half a whole roasted lamb. That should be enough, right?"

Li Wanbai continued to shake her head. Not enough, still not enough.

"Slap!" Another slap landed on Li Wanbai's head.

"You're pushing your luck! Do you know how much I'm going to make from this meat? Get back to work, or you won't even have grass to eat when you get back."

"Hey~"

Li Wanbai smiled ingratiatingly, "Master, I'll eat it. I won't eat the grass, but I'll eat the meat."

"If you don't discipline someone for three days, they'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles."

Li Shuchen cursed as he boarded the carriage.

"Come back home"

The carriage traveled at a steady pace along the road. Halfway there, the snowflakes grew to be as large as goose feathers, falling gently and covering the earth, turning the world white.

Ye Bingli lifted the carriage curtain, stretched out her arm, caught a few snowflakes with her hand, and just as she brought them back into the carriage...

It then melted into water droplets.

Seeing that the snowflakes had stopped, he reached out again to catch them, this time only keeping his hand outside the snowflakes, his eyes carefully observing them.

After observing for a while, she turned her head and looked at Li Shuchen with bright eyes.

"Shu Chen, so snowflakes have six petals, they're so beautiful!"

"Yes, and all six petals look exactly the same. Bingli lives in the south, so she probably rarely sees this kind of heavy snow."

"Yes, I always thought snow was just a small white ball; I never imagined it could be so beautiful."

"Snow is not only beautiful, but you can also make many interesting things, such as snowmen, bears, snowflakes, and even roses!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Bingli stared at Li Shuchen with curiosity.

"Shu Chen can do it, right?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen flicked his bangs.

"Needless to say, I am a woman who combines beauty, wisdom, talent... a mere snowflake is nothing to me."

"Could you sculpt a snowman for me? I've never seen one before."

"Of course, my beautiful Bingli."

Ye Bingli smiled shyly, lowered the carriage curtain, and placed her hands on the charcoal brazier to warm them.

Li Shuchen added another piece of charcoal to ensure a comfortable temperature inside the car.

And so, we returned to Baihuafang without any problems.

Li Shuchen jumped off the carriage and walked towards the carriage behind.

"Brother Zhao, please move these flowers inside, and then light a few more charcoal braziers. Remember, don't let Miss Ye do any work."

"Understood, Miss Li."

Li Shuchen helped Ye Bingli down from the carriage and escorted her into the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

"Wait for me. The snow needs to be a bit thicker before we can build a snowman. I'll go back to the inn to get some essential oils, and then I'll come find you."

"The road is slippery with snow, so please drive slowly. I'm not in a hurry."

"OK"

Li Shuchen drove the carriage into the backyard, unloaded the essential oil, and tied up Wanbai.

"Muqi, remember to add a roast duck and half a whole roast lamb to Wanbai's lunch."

"Okay miss"

After giving her instructions, she carried the essential oil upstairs by herself.

"Miss, you're finally back! With the snow falling so heavily, Grape was worried that you'd be stranded at Hundred Flowers Manor. It's not as convenient as home, and I was afraid you'd suffer any inconvenience."

"How could that be? They're back now."

Li Shuchen put down the essential oil and began to tidy up.

"Miss, you can't take good care of yourself without Grape. Your clothes are stained with all sorts of colors, and if you look closely, there are mud spots too. Quickly change them, Grape, go wash up."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen changed her clothes, picked out a few bottles of floral essential oils, and took them to the first-floor living room.

"Uncle Xu, put these essential oils on the wooden shelf."

Manager Xu took the essential oils and arranged them one by one on the wooden shelf behind him.

"Miss, you've returned from collecting essential oils. Are the prices the same as usual?"

"The price remains the same. Have Aunt Wang prepare more lunch; Brother Zhao and the others will come over for their meal later."

"okay"

Li Shuchen stepped out of the inn and was immediately met with a blizzard.

It's quite cold without a carriage. The snow is falling even heavier now, so thick it's obstructing visibility, and each step leaves a deep, muddy footprint. There aren't many pedestrians left on the road.

When they arrived at Baihuafang, Brother Zhao and his group were processing the fresh flowers they had brought.

Li Shuchen: "The snow outside is so heavy that you can't walk. You should stay in the city for now and return to Baihua Manor after the snow melts."

Erhu: "It doesn't matter where I live, as long as I have work to do and food to eat."

Li Shuchen: "You'll be well provided with food. I've already given the instructions. You'll eat at the inn later."

Erhu: "Hehe, thank you, Miss Li."

After wandering around the Hundred Flowers Pavilion without finding Ye Bingli, Li Shuchen was about to ask someone...

Zhao Tianchuan said, "Miss Li, Miss Ye has gone out and said she'll be back soon."

"Okay, I think the flowers are almost ready. You guys go have lunch."

"Yes"

Li Shuchen was alone in Baihuafang, making sure all the charcoal braziers were burning brightly. The red flames cast a warm and bright glow on her face.

Ye Bingli pushed open the door and saw this scene. Her heart skipped a beat, and she smiled gently.

"Shu Chen, are you hungry? I brought lunch."

"So you went to buy lunch."

Ye Bingli brought out the plates one by one.

Li Shuchen recognized the dishes and said happily.

"It's Xiangchilou's food, including my favorite ham and lotus seed chicken soup. Tsk tsk tsk, how blissful it would be to drink a sip of hot and delicious chicken soup in this snowy winter!"

"Shu Chen wants to be the happiest person in the world."

We should all strive to be the happiest people in the world.