The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Showcasing Skills (5)_1 Chapter 162: Chapter 162: Showcasing Skills (5)_1 “Miss, are you planning to open a private restaurant?” the Madam asked in delight, “The dishes you prepared today were unique; our matron had quite a bit.”

“Delicious.” Tingwei commended.

“If a Vegetarian Feast will be opened, we could frequent that.” the Lady said with a smile.

“Thank you, Madams. The masters of Ding’an Temple have been generous, allowing me to create the menu while the Prince and the temple provide the ingredients and the premises. We plan to jointly open a private Vegetarian restaurant. If the Madams are interested, you could taste when you make a pilgrimage to the temple.” Lin Ziyin replied respectfully.

She was careful not to blow her own trumpet, neither did she belittle herself.

“The Vegetarian Feast sounds great, today’s vegetarian courses were particularly delectable,” the matron chuckled heartily.

“Since it’s so good, the matron should not eat for free,” the Lady chuckled, attempting to earn merit for Lin Ziyin.

“Even without you saying, matron definitely will not be stingy,” the Second Wife joked.

“To give or not, it would actually seem petty of this old woman,” the matron agreed with laughter, “Go, bring out the box.”

“Yes, matron,” a servant agreed before entering the room.

“Since matron is rewarding, we should not be left out either,” the Madam began again.

“Of course, it was already our fault that we let the guest into the kitchen. If we let the guests leave empty-handed, it would show us to be stingy,” the Third Wife chimed in, amused, “Go to my room and fetch that set of red gold headgear.”

She then murmured something in the servant’s ear, and the servant giggled before leaving.

The other women quickly sent their reliable maids to fetch gifts as well.

Just within a while, Lin Ziyin’s hands were full with boxes, all of which she thanked for one by one.

She did not refuse any of the gifts, she understood that one should not refuse the elders’ bestowing, moreover, the Si Family was quite affluent, they said she was a guest, essentially an effort to save face. Frankly, in their eyes, she was just a low-class country girl.

“It’s getting late, let Si Si see you siblings off,” Si Jinhan commanded.

“This old woman likes you, girl. If you ever come to town, you must visit this old woman at the Residence,” the matron told Lin Ziyin remorsefully.

“Pretty sister must visit often,” Tingwei earnestly reminded her, “When the matron was hosting, you hadn’t had dinner before you left.”

“Look, even the boy is embarrassed,” the matron said, looking guilty.

“We siblings are infinitely grateful for the kindness the matron and all the wives have shown to us. The matron prepared a sumptuous meal for us in the kitchen, I believe, when my brother gets back home, he will be showing off.” Lin Ziyin replied politely, she cleverly diverted the topic.

The Si family was hosting, and as the head of their family, Lin Changshu was satisfied with the meal, naturally their negligence towards the siblings could not be accounted for.

“Alright, you may go,” after sitting for little more, Lin Ziyin and Lin Changshu left the courtyard under the matron’s reluctant gaze.

“You sure know how to win hearts,” comment Si Jinhan, who was seeing them off, had started being picky.

“The matron is kind and benevolent, as the matron’s grandson, Third Prince, what possible dissatisfaction could you have?” Lin Ziyin evaded the question smartly.

“You naughty girl, trying to trick me into an argument again,” Si Jinhan gave her a stare. Look, there were so many servants on the road, if word of his dissatisfaction went around and reached the matron’s ears, he might not have good days in the time to come.

Lin Ziyin didn’t want to bother with his incessant chatter. Lin Changshu was more dissatisfied with him. In the eyes of Lin Changshu, Si Jinhan was basically persona non grata and a person who’d want to stay away from forever.