The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 506 A resounding slap (6)_1

Chapter 506: Chapter 506 A resounding slap (6)_1

"Yes, I understand, my lady." The maid stepped back respectfully. She has been by Consort Lin’s side since childhood and was a faithful servant sent by the Lin family to the northern land to protect Consort Lin; she wouldn’t dare to anger Consort Lin.

"I am curious about the beauty brought back by the Prince. How beautiful is she?" Consort Wang sipped slowly from her cup, in her voice laid an undercurrent of grinding teeth.

"With Consort’s unparalleled beauty, surely she will outshine any average folk?" The concubines in the room began to chatter, each trying to outdo the other with flattering words.

"She probably would be too embarrassed and start banging her head against the wall after seeing our Consort’s beauty."

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Consort Wang kept a smile on her face throughout, but she found these women standing before her worthy of her scoff, and not even worth her attention. Did these women really think she was foolish? They spoke beautifully but their real intention was to encourage her to pay a visit to the prince and see the woman for herself.

No matter how beautiful she was, what’s the use when the Prince didn’t like or need her? This rendered her to be nothing more than a meaningless weed by the roadside.

It wasn’t until a candle was lit in the room that Lin Ziyin and Chu Suifeng sat down at the dining table.

The chef of Wang Residence was skilled, and everything he made was tailored to Lin Ziyin’s taste. After the meal, she was quite full.

"Drink some tea to help with digestion." Chu Suifeng handed her a cup of tea after seeing her put down the rice bowl, clearly pleased.

As soon as Lin Ziyin received the cup, she smelled the fragrance of the tea. "Good tea."

When she took a sip, the tea was indeed delicious and refreshing. It tasted just as it did when Chu Suifeng usually brought it to her.

"If you like it, I can send more home for you," said Chu Suifeng casually.

"No need, I still have plenty at home," Lin Ziyin answered with a smile.

A meal shared by two is filled with warmth, whereas a solitary meal is merely functional. The Wang Residence had only been home to Chu Suifeng alone for a long time; he probably couldn’t remember the last time he experienced such warmth while eating.

"I need to go back tomorrow," Lin Ziyin said. "I must make more crossbows while the Tatars are quiet."

"Don’t rush back tomorrow, let people see you here before you leave," Chu Suifeng advised her.

"Don’t they usually come over for meals?" Lin Ziyin asked in confusion. Perhaps her question was a bit abrupt, even unwelcoming, but somehow she couldn’t restrain herself from asking. Maybe that’s what it’s like to be a woman in love - she could not tolerate the smallest speck of dust in her eyes.

"They are all in the backyard and cannot leave the backyard on their own. There are people assigned to manage them," Chu Suifeng explained.

"Poor women." Lin Ziyin sighed. She thought about the women living in the back yard; they had not had an easy life over the years. Each one of them entered the Wang Residence with a mission, but Chu Suifeng rejected them. They had wasted their prime years in the back yard. Even though they lived a luxurious life, how could they be happy? Originally from noble families, they could have enjoyed a good marriage, yet they ended up in the Wang Residence.

To them, the Wang Residence must be no different from a prison.

"I have already sent someone to the village to tell them that you will stay in the Wang Residence for a few days before returning," Chu Suifeng said softly.

"Thank you, my prince." Lin Ziyin relaxed. She hadn’t planned to stay in the city overnight, but Chu Suifeng’s words eased her anxiety. She had been worried about her family waiting for her to come home, but it turned out Chu Suifeng had already thoughtfully informed them.

While it may seem like an insignificant concern, it truly revealed Chu Suifeng’s care for her.