The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 474 Development of Private Schools (2)_1

Chapter 474: Chapter 474 Development of Private Schools (2)_1

Chu Suifeng sat still without moving.

Mei Hanqing, however, stood up excitedly and went forward. "Brother Situ?"

"Brother Mei, long time no see." The person who arrived was Situ Gong, appearing travel-stained all over.

"Don’t rush to chat." Seeing Mei Hanqing’s excited expression, Situ Gong laughed and waved his hand, asking him to calm down.

Mei Hanqing thought about it, indeed he was too excited, forgetting completely that Situ Gong hadn’t yet paid his respects to Prince Ling upon entering.

"Prince, Miss Lin." A thing that shocked Mei Hanqing was that Situ Gong actually likened Lin Ziyin and Prince Ling together.

"Mr. Situ." Lin Ziyin was stunned and didn’t dare to accept his bow, preparing to stand up and return the courtesy.

"You’ve done so much for the Northern Lands, you deserve his respect. Besides, in the future, he must bow to you whenever he sees you. You must get used to it." Chu Suifeng’s words had a hidden meaning.

"What the Prince said is right, Miss Lin has done so much for the Northern Lands, all the people of the North should remember the great kindness of the lady." Situ Gong seriously replied, "the lady’s great name will be forever etched in the history of the Northern Lands. Situ Gong does not dare to be arrogant in front of the lady."

Lin Ziyin knew he wasn’t being sincere.

She was clear on why Situ Gong was bowing to her, but this respect wasn’t something she desired.

"Your Highness, I’m merely a woman..." Not able to reason with Situ Gong, she turned her gaze to Prince Chu Suifeng, hoping she could persuade him.

"In the future, not just him, but any official or commoner of the North who dares not bow when they see you, or dares to slight you, I won’t stand for it." Chu Suifeng was watching her with a raised brow and a faint smile. Not only did he not help Lin Ziyin, he even added an even more striking comment.

Mei Hanqing broke out in a cold sweat. He wasn’t a fool, he could already hear what Prince Ling was implying. If he didn’t grasp this, there was no need for him to come to the North.

"Please forgive me, miss, for the rudeness earlier." Mei Hanqing felt a bit troubled. Although Prince Ling had already recognized the young lady before him as the mistress of the Wang Residence, he hadn’t given her a title yet. He wasn’t sure how to address himself in front of Lin Ziyin.

If he called himself ’this official,’ it would be awkward, as Lin Ziyin’s current status was just that of a small peasant girl. Calling himself ’I’ seemed extremely disrespectful to her and possibly Prince Ling would not be pleased hearing this address either. So, he simply omitted the address.

"Official Mei jests, when have you ever slighted me?" While Lin Ziyin glared fiercely at Chu Suifeng, she explained to Mei Hanqing with some embarrassment, "The prince was just joking with us."

Joking? Chu Suifeng just laughed upon hearing this, without rebutting or elucidating.

"Let’s go to the private school and take a look, the students are in class now." Chu Suifeng changed the subject.

Lin Ziyin heaved a small sigh of relief but her heart was still somewhat gloomy. Chu Suifeng had merely hinted at his intention to marry her in secret before, but today, he was almost about to tear through the veil of secrecy. What should she do going forward? She secretly felt for the jade bracelet on her wrist, then hid it in her sleeve.

Mei Hanqing was already somewhat eager. As Prince Ling had proposed to visit the academy, the private school must be out of the ordinary. As the owner of the private school, Lin Ziyin, had shown him the exceptional, he was full of anticipation for the upcoming academy visit.

The private school of Shili Village was built at the back of the village, not too far from the workshop, but not too close either, and the apothecary was not far from it. With more and more children in the village, and children from the surrounding area also coming here to study while their parents worked, it was no longer the few buildings with green tiles it used to be.