But how did he know that she was the one who did those things?

She obviously didn't make it public.

His eyes were clean and pure, without a trace of flattery, nor any scrutiny of her appearance.

Princess Jingning took the initiative to look away.

Taozhi leaned close to Princess Jingning's ear and asked in a daze, "Princess... what is Lord Shen doing?"

Not to mention Taozhi, the pedestrians around were also completely stunned.

Some ordinary people and vendors did not understand the first two sentences, but Shen Chuan listed the specific facts, which they could understand.

Denunciation of corrupt officials might not seem like a big deal to them. After all, she was a princess with that status, and she could scold any minister in the court she wanted.

But precisely because she is a princess, it is so precious for her to go to the epidemic town to provide relief to the victims.

That's a place even grown men like them might not have the courage to set foot in.

Shen Chuan's words were so enlightening that all those who had just commented on Princess Jingning's appearance instantly felt ashamed.

Shen Chuan looked at Princess Jingning and said, "Your Highness is extremely talented and has a brilliant literary talent. I am good at poetry and prose. I wonder if I have the honor to ask the princess to give me some advice?"

Taozhi opened her eyes wide and looked at her princess, and reminded her softly, "Princess."

Princess Jingning held her dignity and said calmly, "Sir Shen, please go upstairs."

The three of them entered Feixian Tower under the gaze of everyone.

Everyone followed to see what was happening, but they found the door was blocked by the owner of Feixianlou.

The shopkeeper put his hands on his hips and said, "What are you looking at? Do you think you can watch the princess's excitement? Go away!"

The shopkeeper invited Princess Jingning into the second-floor wing and said, "Princess, Lord Shen, please take a seat first. I will ask someone to prepare wine and food right away!"

Jingning nodded slightly.

The shopkeeper withdrew.

Taozhi went to pour tea for the two of them.

Shen Chuan bowed to Jing Ning and said, "My words and actions just now were rude and offensive. Please forgive me, Princess."

"That's fine." Princess Jingning paused, "You are allowed to speak and act inappropriately."

Shen Chuan: “…”

Princess Jingning picked up the hot tea that Taozhi had poured and took a sip: "Didn't you say you wanted to recite poems with me?"

Taozhi whispered, "Princess, Lord Shen was just being polite."

In order to tell those people, it was not the princess who lowered herself to invite him to a banquet, but he who dared to ask the princess for advice.

Even she, a little palace maid, could see it.

How could the princess take it seriously? Shen Chuan said calmly, "Please enlighten me, princess."

Princess Jingning looked at the crescent moon outside the window and said: "The moon is beautiful today. How about we each write a poem on the moon?"

Shen Chuan said seriously: "Shen is sorry for making a fool of himself."

Taozhi looked at the two of them in amazement.

She really didn't expect that the two of them would actually start reciting poems and composing essays.

"The princess's poems are full of style and profound artistic conception. I am ashamed to be inferior to her."

"Lord Shen, there is no need to be modest."

"Princess, the food is served!"

Taozhi said excitedly.

Princess Jingning nodded.

Taozhi opened the door and the waiter from the restaurant brought a table full of delicious dishes.

Most of the dishes in the imperial kitchen are light, and few people know that Princess Jingning likes spicy food.

More than half of the delicacies served today are Princess Jingning's favorites.

Princess Jingning glanced at Shen Chuan.

Shen Chuan looked at the dishes, and something flashed across his eyes.

He said to Princess Jingning, "I suddenly remembered that there are a few peach trees in the backyard of Feixian Tower. I'll go pick some fresh peaches."

Princess Jingning nodded slightly.

Shen Chuan walked out of the house and looked towards the corridor. He saw a sneaky head quickly retreating into a room at the end of the west corridor.

When the princess came to dine, the place had already been cleared, so there was no possibility of any guests being there.

unless--

Shen Chuan walked over quickly and pushed open the door.

The owner of the little head had just sat back in his seat, and before his butt had even warmed up, he blinked at him.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled brightly: "Long time no see."

Shen Chuan glanced around and saw Wei Ting, Su Ergou, Su Cheng, Cheng Sang and the mysterious "grandfather" were all there.

He asked in a daze: "Why... are you here?"

Su Xiaoxiao said, "This is my family's restaurant. We just came back today and my father is welcoming me."

"When did it become your restaurant?"

He clearly remembered that Feixianlou was an old restaurant!

Zong Zhenghui cleared his throat and said calmly, "Ergou likes to eat the peaches grown in the backyard of Feixian Tower."

Shen Chuan's mouth twitched. "So you bought Feixian Tower?" You're really...rich!

He had sensed something was wrong as soon as he saw the dishes on the table. Half of them were the princess's favorites, and half were his favorites.

Come to think of it, only Miss Su knows the preferences of these two so well.

But he never expected that the entire family of the Duke of Protectorate was there.

Su Xiaoxiao grabbed a basket of freshly washed peaches and stuffed them into his arms: "Go quickly! Don't keep my Ningning waiting for too long!"

"I……"

Shen Chuan wanted to say something but Su Cheng took him out and closed the door.

Su Cheng raised his eyebrows and said, "My daughter, Dad did a good job, didn't he?"

Su Xiaoxiao nodded: "Dad is the best!"

Wei Ting: That’s not what you said when you praised General Wei.

Shen Chuan returned to the room carrying a basket of peaches.

Taozhi was surprised: "So fast?"

"Uh... yeah."

Shen Chuan responded vaguely.

It’s better not to let the princess know that what happened on the street was seen by Miss Su’s whole family.

After dinner, it’s still early.

Princess Jingning proposed to play chess with Shen Chuan again.

Shen Chuan will naturally accompany you.

The two of them fought back and forth for several rounds.

In the first two games, Shen Chuan was in excellent condition and his moves were particularly sharp. He did not give in at all just because his opponent was a princess.

After losing two games in a row, Jingning gradually got into the groove, gradually figured out Shen Chuan's tactics, and won three games in one go.

By the sixth game, Jingning won by one point.

"call."

Shen Chuan let out a long sigh, "Princess, your chess skills are superb. I admire you!"

Princess Jingning looked at him suspiciously: "Shen Zhuangyuan, are you letting me?"

The way she addressed him would change with her mood, and when she called him Shen Zhuangyuan, it seemed to have an indescribable meaning.

Shen Chuan asked: "Why do you say that, Princess?"

Jing Ning said bluntly: "I am a princess. You all dare not defeat me because of my status. I have to say that you did it very subtly. You defeated me first, and then deliberately fed me your moves, so that I could see through your tricks and thought that I defeated you with my strength."

Shen Chuan sighed helplessly: "The princess is Miss Su's friend. I often hear her mention the princess. I know that the princess is not a narrow-minded person, nor does she like flattery. Shen has no intention and no need to give up. The princess has won countless times over the years. Have you ever thought of a possibility that it is not others who have to give in, but that the princess really has such strength?"

Jingning was stunned again.

"It's getting late. I should go."

She got up and left the house.

The shopkeeper prepared a carriage.

Shen Chuan bowed and saw him off.

It was not until the carriage disappeared into the night that Wei Ting and Su Xiaoxiao walked over.

Wei Ting asked casually, "You really didn't give in?"

Shen Chuan said: "Give it in."

Su Xiaoxiao: “…”

Hahahaha, men’s mouths are full of lies!

No one among the top scholars is stupid! 　　 　 (End of this chapter)