The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1409: Having a Pair of Skillful Hands

Chapter 1409: Chapter 1409: Having a Pair of Skillful Hands

She was very clear in her heart that all these words were deliberately released by Grand Old Madam Chen and Old Madam Chen to disgust her; as the person involved, how could she let those two old women have their way?

The angrier she became and the more she wanted to hit or kill someone, the happier those two old women would be in their hearts.

Therefore, it was impossible for her to be angry; she would pretend as if she heard nothing.

That would do.

"Mm, I understand," Lin Caisang nodded.

In her heart, she actually felt quite sympathetic toward Madam Chen.

She had done nothing wrong; it was merely because she had a beautiful face that caught Old Master Chen’s fancy.

Moreover, being bought by Old Master Chen wasn’t her own wish, was it? Who would want to be treated like a piece of goods, bought and sold for no reason?

Afterwards, she was targeted by the people of the Chen Residence, and even her own child couldn’t be raised at her side.

"Madam Chen, where is your servant girl? Why isn’t she accompanying you today?"

She asked.

"Ling’er? She went out today to help me purchase some things," Madam Chen replied.

"Oh."

Lin Caisang let out a light "oh" and drew out the sound.

"Brother Molian, I haven’t had the chance to taste the local specialties here. How about you go buy some for me, and I’ll stay here to chat with Madam Chen for a bit longer," she suggested as she looked at Sui Zimo.

"Okay."

Sui Zimo immediately stood up, and before Madam Chen could say anything, he had already left.

"This..."

Madam Chen watched Sui Zimo leave, her words still unspoken.

She could only turn her gaze back embarrassedly, looking at Lin Caisang.

"Miss Lin, there’s not much special about this place. However, my servant girl Ling’er is skilled at making pastries. She just made some for me; would you care to try them?"

She knew that Lin Caisang and Sui Zimo were suspicious of Ling’er; they had been since they left Wuzhu Forest.

But Ling’er was almost like someone she’d watched grow up, picked up by her when she was twelve, and now she was seventeen. If Ling’er had hidden intentions, wouldn’t she be able to tell?

As she spoke, she slowly moved the pastries in front of her towards Lin Caisang.

"Did Ling’er make these? She truly has a pair of skillful hands," Lin Caisang commented with a glance at the several dishes of pastries on the table, her praise sounding indifferent.

Yet the tone of her voice was such that no particular emotion could be discerned, as if she hadn’t really said anything at all.

Nevertheless, she picked up a piece of pastry and placed it in front of her, examining it carefully.

"Strange, Madam Chen might be mistaken. Actually, it’s Brother Molian who likes to wander the streets. He enjoys sweet treats, while for me, whether these things are here or not, it doesn’t really matter.

Besides, men, in general, will inevitably feel restless if you confine them to one courtyard. I just wanted to let him go out and move around a bit," she said.

"So that’s how it is," Madam Chen nodded.

Would she believe Lin Caisang’s words? Of course, that was impossible!

These two were invited by her to investigate a case, not to go for a stroll. If she believed that Sui Zimo was out shopping, that would be truly absurd.

...

On the streets, Sui Zimo, who had taken a look around, had not found Ling’er, and she had not returned to the Chen Residence either, leaving it a mystery where she could have gone.

However, he still stayed outside the Chen Residence, waiting for Ling’er’s return.

As dusk fell, Sui Zimo returned to his room and placed an item on the table, then looked at the young maid who was pouring tea for him.