The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 674 Funeral (6)_1

Chapter 674: Chapter 674 Funeral (6)_1

"The books are now ready, just waiting for the Princess to review," Yu Shaohui placed the thick ledger on the desk.

Lin Ziyin flipped through it patiently, while Yu Shaohui and Jue Xin also not standing idle, reported the business revenues of each workshop and greenhouse, and at the same time, they handed her the ledgers.

Lin Ziyin read and listened attentively, "The books are well made. Since the income is quite high this year, the bonuses and benefits should be distributed to the various workshops according to what’s recorded in the books. As for people working in the houses, they will be paid according to the income of an average worker."

"Yes, your highness." Both Yu Shaohui and Jue Xin were frankly relieved and pleased, their faces easing into smiles.

"Both of you are the major managers, you will receive an extra reward of one thousand silvers," Lin Ziyin declared.

"Thank you, your highness." The two expressed their sincere gratitude to Lin Ziyin, "Since the Medical Institute’s research has yielded results, reward them with five hundred silvers each according to their contributions."

Yu Shaohui hurriedly noted it down.

"Your highness, Lin Haisheng is here to visit the Lin Family," Hong Ying came and reported, "The old master has asked for your presence."

Lin Haisheng? Lin Ziyin was taken aback, but soon she remembered who this person was. But, she was puzzled. Why would Lin Haisheng visit their Lin Family at this time?

Though Lin Haisheng shared the same surname as their family, Lin Ziyin did not remember ever hearing this man’s name before.

Was he here for the Prince and her?

This seemed plausible, after all, the business of the Lin Family surely aroused others’ envy. However, this seemed unlikely as the fame of the Prince had spread all over the world, and she believed that Lin Haisheng would not dare to provoke him directly in the Northern Lands.

After deducing, Lin Ziyin did not make a head or tail of it, she decided to not overthink and simply followed Hong Ying towards the front hall.

Inside the front hall, the ambiance was quite strange.

The old master sat at the high seat, Chu Suifeng and Lin Changshu, Wu Dayou accompanying at the lower seats, while Lin Haisheng sat very sternly at the end, showing an unreadable and displeased expression, seeming anxious.

What was going on? Lin Ziyin pondered as she walked into the flower hall.

"The official respectfully greets the Princess." As soon as he saw Lin Ziyin come in, Lin Haisheng immediately stood up from his seat to kneel and salute.

"Rise." Lin Ziyin had to keep up her royal posture.

"Come sit here." Chu Suifeng smiled lightly and pointed to the spot next to him.

Lin Ziyin carelessly walked over there and took her seat, "Since Master Lin is here to discuss official matters with the prince, he should have been led into his study."

"No, no, I came here for a visit to the Lin Family today, I had no idea the Prince and Princess were here, let alone the Lin Family being the Princess’s maternal home." Before Chu Suifeng could say anything, Lin Haisheng hurried to explain.

"Does Master Lin know my grandfather?" Lin Ziyin asked, pretending to be surprised.

"A flood has washed away the Dragon King’s temple," Lin Haisheng became animated, "Not only do I know the old master, we are in essence a family. In fact, I should call the old master my uncle based on our relationship."

The words carried more meaning than they seemed, but Lin Ziyin remained cold and calm, not getting excited due to Lin Haisheng’s words. She turned slightly to look at the old master of the Lin family, "Grandfather, I don’t remember us having any side branches. Now Master Lin says we are a family. Which branch does he belong to?"

Chu Suifeng’s entire form was filled with a deadly aura, utterly transforming from the charming persona he projected when he had first arrived at their house. However, since Lin Ziyin had not yet had any conflict with Lin Haisheng, there was no loss, so he just watched everything coldly from the side. Now his countenance displayed a hint of mirth. With the moment Lin Ziyin began speaking, she reduced Lin Haisheng to the lowest. In this era, the differentiation between the legitimate and illegitimate was very clear along with their statuses.