The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 646: Really Ruthless (6)_1

Chapter 646: Chapter 646: Really Ruthless (6)_1

"Yes, I understand." Lin Ziyin kept nodding, fearing that Chu Suifeng would keep nagging her if she didn’t respond. You see, Zige and Guo Huiniang had been chattering non-stop in her ear these days, to the point she felt like she was growing calluses in her ears.

Once he was assured by her promise, Chu Suifeng satisfactorily pulled her close and gently kissed her cheek. "When I come back, if you feel bored, invite some of the maids in to keep you company."

"Alright," Lin Ziyin obediently agreed, "It’s cold outside, Prince, dress warmly."

She saw Chu Suifeng had already taken off his heavy coat from outside and thinking of the snowy outdoors, Lin Ziyin couldn’t help voicing her concern.

This kind of concern was precisely what Chu Suifeng desired. Pleased, he pressed another kiss on Lin Ziyin’s lips. "My heart is warm, I don’t feel cold at all."

"Prince, Lin Haisheng from the outer hall seems to be making a fuss to see Consort Lin," reported Lun Luo as she came in.

News of what happened in the outer hall would quickly reach them thanks to the likes of Congyi.

Lin Ziyin pushed him away, "You should go check it out."

"Rest assured, little fishes can’t stir up big waves," Chu Suifeng said as he was leaving. "Hurry and serve the food to the Princess."

The maids outside responded in unison.

"Princess, the food is ready." Qiaoqiao and Hong Ying came in, cleaned up the table, and arranged the served food.

On a closer look, Lin Ziyin noticed that the table was laden with all her favorite dishes, a total of twelve. "You girls take a few dishes and eat, quick, before everyone arrives. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until evening."

"Princess, you eat first. After you finish, we servants will eat," replied Hong Ying, smiling.

"No need, there’s so much food, there’s no way I can finish it all alone. You take half of the dishes next door and eat there. We are short of supplies in the Northern Land, we can’t waste food," Lin Ziyin said, half-joking, half-serious.

"This?" Hong Ying was somewhat hesitant.

Qiaoqiao was firmer, "We’ll wait to eat what the Princess leaves."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ziyin frowned slightly but chose not to say anything. She took off her red bridal gown, keeping on just her woolen clothes and jacket, and sat down to start eating.

Qiaoqiao and Hong Ying served her, Lin Ziyin ate quickly, yet with grace.

"I’m done, come and eat," said Lin Ziyin. She put down her chopsticks, accepted the handkerchief handed over by Qiaoqiao, and wiped her mouth as she spoke.

Qiaoqiao, Hong Ying, and the others saw that she had hardly touched most of the food on the table, they knew she’d intentionally left it for them and were deeply touched.

"Is the Princess finished?" An elderly matron-like figure walked in to inquire.

"This servant pays respects to the Princess." Following the matron was another matron.

"You can stand up," Lin Ziyin signaled for them to rise. Now there were two more matrons in the room. They must be people Chu Suifeng had arranged.

The Lin Family was from a humble background and didn’t have any high-ranking matrons. It must have been Chu Suifeng who specially arranged these two.

As they were from her own side, Lin Ziyin’s attitude towards the two was even more kind.

"This servant’s surname is Qin and hers is Lu. Both of us were previously serving under the favor of the deceased consort. The prince asked us to come here and serve you, our Princess. Please, graciously accept our service," said the matron named Qin. As they finished speaking, both Qin and Lu prostrated themselves and, before Lin Ziyin could react, heavily kow-towed three times.