The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 611: Never Give Up (6)_1

Chapter 611: Chapter 611: Never Give Up (6)_1

The conversation seemed to reach its natural conclusion at this point.

However, the old lady didn’t even glance at her this time. Li Yanran was tormented with inner anxiety, but she dared not behave impudently.

The indifference of the old lady choked her grievances in her chest. Alone she sat by the table, watching the old lady feigning sleep to recuperate. The handkerchief in her hand was nearly shredded in her grasp.

"Miss, would you like some tea?" Nanny Qilan ventured to break the stiff silence pervading the room. She looked at Li Yanran smile, a picture of affability, not a hint of impatience showing.

Li Yanran, however, felt the impulse to slap her.

A mere servant, relying on the old lady’s authority, had the audacity to dismiss her, the legitimate miss of the household.

Despite her growing resentment towards Nanny Qilan, Li Yanran didn’t dare show a shred of her emotions. Instead, she obediently stood up, following Nanny Qilan’s lead to bid farewell, "Grandmother should rest now, Yanran will take her leave."

She understood that Nanny Qilan’s words mirrored the old lady’s thoughts. She needed the old lady’s support and help, hence she couldn’t afford to show any abnormal reaction.

Still, the old lady didn’t speak.

Nanny Qilan smiled as she walked over to see her off, "Take care, Miss. Let me accompany you."

"It’s cold outside, Nanny should indeed wait indoors." Li Yanran politely declined. She glanced at the old lady one more time, noticing her still seemingly closed eyes, which filled her heart with unspoken regret and unease.

"Send an invitation to the prince tomorrow to ask Lin Ziyin to come over. They have been gone for too long, the old lady misses them." As she stepped out the door, the old lady spoke at a leisurely pace, as if murmuring to herself, yet seemingly directing the words to Li Yanran.

"Thank you, great ancestress. Cousin has been gone for too long, we do miss him. I’m sure he has been thinking about his grandmother." Li Yanran beamed with joy, longing to turn back and watch the old lady extend the invitation.

"Whether it’s successful or not, you shall not pester anymore." The old lady said sharply, but without heat.

Li Yanran paused, then burst into laughter, "Yes, Grandmother."

How could it not succeed? She thought to herself. Chu Suifeng might not show any warmth to others in the residence, but his affection for the old lady was earnest. Over the years, he had presented many gifts that the old lady cherished. Some items he had even shipped from the Capital City and Jiangnan. He had never refused any of the old lady’s requests.

Over the years, the old lady had made few appeals. But this time, Li Yanran knew for sure, Chu Suifeng wouldn’t decline her request.

After dining in Shili Village, Chu Suifeng returned to the city despite the falling darkness. After being away for two months, he needed to see how things were.

He was eager to find out how much wedding-related goods Situ Gong, who had returned before him, and Bai Xian, who had remained in the residence, had prepared for him.

Although he could independently decide on his own marriage, he still needed to report Lin Ziyin’s name to the Imperial Court, so she could be added to the Jade Butterfly.

He didn’t care about the Jade Butterfly, but he didn’t want to slight Lin Ziyin, and he wanted to share his joy and happiness with the world.

Lin Ziyin was exhausted. Despite the thick quilts and tiger skins laid within the carriage, the continuous bumps along the way made her feel as if her bones were going to break apart. Zige and Changshu wanted to chat with her a bit more, but seeing the fatigue etched on her face, they swallowed their words and urged her to go rest instead.

The next morning, when the village folks arrived at the workshop, one by one, they brought some homemade items as they started their day’s work. Some brought pickled fish or smoked meat, and others brought baked pastries. Everyone expressed their joy and welcome to Lin Ziyin’s return in their unique way.