There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 154 Fairy descends to earth

September

Li Shuchen got up very early

First, I went to the Flower Garment Pavilion to retrieve the clothes for the girls and Ying'er, then I chose matching outfits for the Eighth and Ninth Princes, and also selected two sets of autumn clothes for myself and my family.

Then they went to Lady Lin's house and got thirty plump ducks.

Finally, we went to purchase all the ingredients and seasonings needed for the banquet.

Only then did they head back to the inn.

"Xiao Feng, take these clothes to the mansion."

"Okay, Miss."

"Uncle Xu, when Xiao'er arrives tomorrow, have him wait for Princess Changning in front of the inn, and then they will go to the fruit manor together."

"Yes, miss"

Li Shuchen then went to the backyard and instructed people to set up a stove and jujube branches, etc.

The loading was complete; three large horse-drawn carts were filled with supplies for the banquet.

Li Shuchen patted the dirt off his hands.

"Eighth Brother, Ninth Brother, let's go!"

"Yes, miss"

"Shu Chen, are you about to head to Chaohui Fruit Manor?"

Li Shuchen glanced towards the back door.

"Ziying, I was just about to ask you to come with me."

"I figured you were about to set off, so I came by myself."

Li Shuchen grabbed Gu Ziying's arm and said happily

"Oh my, Ziying, we really are on the same wavelength! Let's go!"

"it is good"

Chaohui Fruit Farm

Caiyi jumped down from the fruit tree

"Miss Li is here! Everyone come quickly! She must have brought us some beautiful clothes!"

"Miss Li is here! Everyone, let's go!"

"Hahaha, let's go, let's go!"

As soon as Li Shuchen stepped off the carriage, he was surrounded by a group of girls, who bustled around him.

"Alright, alright, here are the clothes, go try them on."

Everyone happily accepted the clothes and took their own according to their names.

Caiyi picked up her clothes and shook them, looking at her own and then at others', asking a question.

"Miss Li, why are my clothes different from theirs? Could it be that you took the wrong ones?"

"Yes, Caiyi's clothes are really different from ours."

"what's up"

"Could it be that you really took the wrong one?"

Li Shuchen smiled mysteriously.

"You didn't take the wrong one. This dress is yours. You have an important mission tomorrow."

Caiyi was in high spirits upon hearing this.

"really?"

"Really? Okay, everyone go try it on, let me see if you look good in them."

"Oh, trying on new clothes!"

The girls scattered in a panic, and Li Shuchen, holding Gu Ziying's hand, said...

"Ziying, you must be tired from the carriage ride. Come on, let's rest in the pavilion for a while."

"it is good"

A moment later, the girls came out one after another after changing their clothes.

Wow, you look so good in that!

You look beautiful too.

We are all good-looking and beautiful.

"Miss Li, do we look good in our new clothes?"

Li Shuchen responded with a smile.

"Beautiful, beautiful! It's as if celestial fairies have descended to earth for a stroll. Fortunately, the fruits from my orchard are so sweet that they have the honor of staying a while longer. What an honor!"

"Hmph, Miss Li is teasing us again."

"Why can't I learn to speak like Miss Li?"

"Oh dear, I can't even handle Miss Li by myself, let alone you, it would be too much!"

"hahahahahahahahahahaha"

Seventh Sister came out carrying Ying'er, who had changed her clothes.

"Wow, Ying'er looks so festive in that red dress!"

"They look like cute, round dolls from traditional Chinese New Year paintings."

"Yes, yes, let me hug you."

"Give me a hug, give me a hug!"

A group of girls started scrambling to hug Ying'er.

Gu Ziying looked thoughtfully at the girls' clothes and asked...

"Did Shu Chen specially pick out the pink clothes for them?"

Li Shuchen replied, resting her chin on her hand.

"Yes, the girls are in the prime of their youth, with beautiful faces, and pink is perfect for them. Look how pretty they are!"

"Indeed, I noticed that their cuffs and collars were embroidered with orchids; that must have been Shu Chen's idea."

Li Shuchen poured himself and Gu Ziying a cup of tea in reply.

"Ziying has a good eye. They were originally Yuying's Mulan Army. Yuying specially kept them for my use, and I didn't want them to suffer any grievances here, so I embroidered orchids on their clothes to indicate their identity."

"Shu Chen is thoughtful and considerate; that's commendable."

"Hey, where's Caiyi? Why isn't she out yet?"

"Yes, she's the only one missing."

"I'm coming"

A pretty and charming young woman pushed open the door and came out.

She was dressed in iridescent clothes, shimmering and sparkling in the sunlight, mysterious and extraordinary, like a celestial gift of wealth, inspiring joy in all who beheld her.

The girls couldn't help but admire it.

Wow, Caiyi, you look so beautiful!

"The colorful dress is so beautiful!"

A group of people gathered around, looking at the colorful clothes from left to right, and showered them with praise.

Gu Ziying took a sip of tea.

"Shu Chen, you have good taste."

"Ziying, you flatter me. Looking at it this way, wouldn't Caiyi be a good auctioneer?"

"She's good-looking enough, but this auction isn't just about looks."

"It's alright, I'll teach her a few moves in a bit."

Li Shuchen finished drinking his tea and stood up.

"You will assist Ziying in setting up the banquet; it must be completed by tomorrow."

"Yes"*n

Gu Ziying also stood up and said, "Please come with me."

After Gu Ziying finished speaking, not one of the girls moved.

Li Shuchen was about to speak

Then a girl said

"Gu Xiangjun, may I change my clothes? I really can't bear to wear these beautiful clothes to work; it would break my heart if they got dirty. Just for a little while."

"Gu Xiangjun, me too, I'll be there soon."

"Me too, me too!"

The girls all raised their hands, asking to go change their clothes.

Gu Ziying smiled indulgently.

"No rush, you can go ahead."

"Thank you, Mr. Gu Xiang"

Li Shuchen called out to Caiyi.

"Caiyi, come here."

"You've arrived. What are your orders, Miss Li?"

"See those two golden pomelo trees?"

"Saw it"

"Tomorrow's banquet will be attended by many high-ranking officials and dignitaries. The sale of those golden pomelos will depend on you, Master Ying. Ten percent of the profits will go to you."

"Really? Then I'll definitely sell my pomelos properly tomorrow, but how should I sell them? Should I shout like a street vendor?"

Li Shuchen put his hands behind his back and replied.

"No, no, tomorrow your role is that of the auctioneer for the golden pomelos. Until your turn to appear, stay inside and wait for me to call you before you come out."

"Auctioneer?"

"Yes, the starting price for our golden pomelos is fifty taels of silver each. Guests can bid up to this price in increments of five taels of silver, until no one else bids. After announcing the highest price three times, we will call out 'sold,' and the deal will be done."

Caiyi nodded.

"I understand now. It's simply a matter of finding ways to get them to raise their prices, creating competition, and ultimately getting a better price for the golden pomelos."

Li Shuchen snapped his fingers

"You're clever! You can clap in pairs, or in groups of five, just improvise!"

Caiyi clasped her hands in a fist and made a promise.

"The colorful clothes will definitely fetch a good price for them."

Li Shuchen nodded with satisfaction.

"Alright, go figure it out yourself."

"Yes"

After Caiyi left, Gu Ziying asked in confusion.

"This is the move Shu Chen taught Caiyi?"

Li Shuchen felt somewhat embarrassed.

"Although I only stated the rules, it doesn't matter. As for pomelos, the guests will buy them if they want to eat them; they're not short of money. Sincerity is worse than tricks."