The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 553: Surprise Attack (4)_1

Chapter 553: Chapter 553: Surprise Attack (4)_1

Situ Gong told him not to worry about it, saying that the Prince and Miss Lin would have people to attend to them.

Looking at the empty courtyard, Hong Ying and Lun Luo began to busy themselves immediately. Despite the harsh conditions, they wouldn’t allow Lin Ziyin to lift a finger.

Making the bed, tidying up the packages they’d brought — the two of them were working non-stop.

Jue Hui and Jue Ming, being men, wouldn’t reside in the courtyard. However, they didn’t dare stray too far and settled in the adjacent premises. They were only separated by a low courtyard wall.

The pair occupied the left side rooms, while Conger arranged Chu Suifeng’s quarters to the right of Lin Ziyin. The courtyard in front was occupied by Master Hui Zhen and a few medicinal monks.

The Residence was somewhat crowded, but everyone’s personal attendants were orderly arranged.

"Miss, the Prince has already arranged for a cook." Lin Ziyin, fearing that the kitchen may be empty, specifically instructed Hong Ying to go check.

Fortunately, Chu Suifeng had arranged everything properly, and there were indeed people there.

"Miss, if there’s anything you require, I can take care of it. I’m rather familiar with the state of Border City," said Hong Ying as she returned, followed by an old man with a limp.

The elder had a weather-beaten face but wise and determined eyes.

"Are you one of Luo Heng’s people?" Lin Ziyin asked.

"I am a servant from the General’s Residence, responsible for serving the General."

"Do you also bear the surname Luo?"

"As an act of grace, the General allowed me to bear the surname Luo. I am known as Luo Peng."

"Just carry on as you normally do, no need to concern yourself with us. If anything is required, I will have my people notify you," Lin Ziyin instructed in a gentle tone. A servant aware of their own status must be trustworthy in the eyes of Luo Heng.

In fact, her party had just reached Border City and wasn’t particularly familiar with the place. If needs arose, securing assistance from a local would certainly yield better results.

"As you wish, Miss." After bowing to her, Luo Peng immediately relinquished his head and exited.

"This afternoon, this Prince plans to visit the military camp. You’ve just arrived in the Residence, so feel free to rest here," Chu Suifeng entered after a short while.

He observed the tidied room and showed signs of satisfaction.

Seeing that he wished to speak with Lin Ziyin, Hong Ying and Lun Luo promptly excused themselves.

"I wasn’t strained, as I was just sitting in the carriage," said Lin Ziyin, "I’d like to visit the city walls as well."

Regarding the impending war, Lin Ziyin also harbored uncertainties and worries. After all, being in the dark on Border City’s state of affairs and the enemy’s actual strength, she wished to familiarize herself with the situation. Maybe when the fighting truly commenced, she could contribute.

"Let Congyi lead you there." Surprisingly, Chu Suifeng did not protest.

Regarding his kind intention, Lin Ziyin didn’t oppose either. As the war had not broken out yet, it was relatively safe within the city.

"Ziyin." Chu Suifeng gently gazed at the woman before him. With no other individuals in the room, he didn’t need to hide his emotions. For Lin Ziyin, Chu Suifeng had always felt a sense of guilt.

He aimed to gift Lin Ziyin the best of everything, yet he’d unknowingly risked her life alongside his own dangers time and again.

"Yes?" Lin Ziyin replied in a low voice, her eyes carrying the same soft gaze.

A woman’s gentleness can be a man’s best emotional remedy. Gazing at her, Chu Suifeng felt warmth flooding his heart. He reached out to caress Lin Ziyin’s hair, uttered in a low voice, "After we return, I shall wed you in a grand ten-mile wedding procession."