The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 490: The Wind Rises and the Waves Swell (4)_1

Chapter 490: Chapter 490: The Wind Rises and the Waves Swell (4)_1

"I assure you, Your Highness, we will not fail you," Si Jinyu and another young lady bowed and pledged allegiance.

Chu Suifeng nodded and left with a group of men in tow.

The courtyard was then left with only the women, each of them extravagantly dressed, alluringly attractive. Those who wore light makeup, like Lin Ziyin, were limited.

"Miss Lin, your skin is truly impeccable. Is the Lin Family store about to unveil a new line of cosmetics?" Although Chu Suifeng had left, the remaining people dared not to act insolently in front of Lin Ziyin, and the environment consequently fell into an uncanny silence. The woman appointed by Chu Suifeng to care for Lin Ziyin finally broke the silence.

"The creams and waters currently on the market are ordinary, but soon our store will release a premium and a luxury line. In addition, makeup removers and masks will also be launched," Lin Ziyin responded with a smile. Being a woman of few words, she felt uncomfortable amidst the throng of women in the Li Residence.

Luo Yanlan gave her an opportunity to speak, which she took advantage of promptly.

All women yearn to be beautiful, and as the proprietor of the Lin Family store, there’s likely no one more knowledgeable about cosmetics than Lin Ziyin. Soon, everyone was gathered around her, laughing and chatting.

"It’s good to be young," the old Lady Si commented, watching the group of young girls engaged in conversation.

"Never mind them, I know you ladies also want to join in and ask questions. Feel free to go and inquire. There’s no need to keep this old woman company," the old Lady Li advised the slightly older women who were standing beside her.

The Mu family and Li Yanran were envious, but as they were in the Li Residence, they dared not commit any foul play against Lin Ziyin.

"Grandmother, since we only have women here, why don’t we play a game of drum poetry?" Lady Yu came up with an idea. She thought they couldn’t openly hurt Lin Ziyin, but what about underhanded tactics? How would Lin Ziyin defend herself?

"Grandmother, indeed, with so many people, playing the drum poetry game would be fun. But which theme should we use for the poems?" Wanting to embarrass Lin Ziyin, Li Yanran didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

Lin Ziyin, a commoner by birth, probably didn’t even know what a poem was, did she? Let’s see how they make a fool out of Lin Ziyin and how she would feel about it when it happens.

"Why bother with the drum poetry game when we could simply chat? It’s lively with so many people," Lady Li disagreed unwillingly. She sighed inwardly, thinking how unsophisticated these descendants of hers were. Didn’t they notice the favor that the Prince had shown Lin today? Did they want to insult Lin Ziyin with this inferior plan so much that they were willing to risk the Prince’s wrath and possibly end their support for the Li Family in the future?

What a short-sighted bunch of people.

Ladies like Lady Si, Lady Luo and Lady Wu, and others of Chu Suifeng’s close servants, all knew that Lin Ziyin would be the future mistress of the Prince’s Residence. They certainly couldn’t stand to let her be humiliated.

"Indeed, although we are old, we are interested to learn more about cosmetics from Miss Lin," Lady Wu interjected with a laugh.

"The Lin Family will host a free trial of their cosmetics at a product showcase in Shili Village. We will have professional makeup artists on hand. I invite all of you to visit in three days," Lin Ziyin replied with a smile, "Since we have all gathered today and it seems Madame Li and Miss Li wish for us to have some fun, then why don’t we play a game?"

Upon hearing this, Lady Si and the others were slightly taken back. They thought that Lin Ziyin would know that Li Yanran and Lady Yu had intended to make things difficult for her, yet she had agreed to Li Yanran’s proposal.