The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 112 - 112 112 Take the Lead (2)_1

?Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Take the Lead (2)_1 Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Take the Lead (2)_1 “Master.” After weighing things in her heart for a moment, the high consort lowered her stance a bit. “I just encountered a bit of a small problem, and bothered Master to personally come down the mountain to welcome me.”

She gave a non-smiling smile at Master Hui Lian and Master Hui Zhen.

Si Jinhan chuckled with a wicked smile. This high consort wasn’t completely devoid of brain cells after all, she actually knew to make the first move.

Since she said so, even though Masters Hui Lian and Hui Zhen didn’t originally come to welcome her, they couldn’t say they didn’t right now.

“Amitabha.” Master Hui Lian put his hands together, “The fact that Consort is willing to come to Ding’an Temple to offer prayers, all arrangements have already been made by the Host. However, today this humble monk wants to ask the Consort for a favor, Benefactor Lin has always provided food to our temple, today they also came to provide food, I can only ask the Consort to pardon them for causing a disturbance due to the number of people, hope the Consort will forgive them this one time for the sake of Ding’an Temple.”

“Since Master is pleading, I will let her go today. However, her recklessly adventurous behavior at such a young age is not pleasing. When the opportunity arises, it would be better to let her tone down her temper in front of the Buddha.” The high consort had no choice but to give face to Master Hui Lian, she was secretly irritated in her heart, blaming her servants for not being harsher earlier, and for their sluggishness.

“I’m sorry, High Consort, this Miss Lin is the one who saved my Si family. If she didn’t have this passionate character, the last time this master might not have made it.” Si Jinhan, who was always afraid that the world wouldn’t be chaotic enough, added on. Coupled with the fact that he really couldn’t stand the high consort’s self-righteous appearance, he did not follow along with the high consort’s words. “She indeed offended the consort, but she had her reasons. The consort hit her in front of me, the consort surely isn’t trying to slap me in the face, right?”

After speaking, he smirked at the high consort.

The high consort’s face stiffened, she realized that Si Jinhan was planning to stand up for the lowly farming girl.

“Third young master, you’re making a serious allegation. I barely know her. Originally, I thought she was just an ordinary country girl. If I’d known her connection with the third young master was so deep, how could I not give face to the third young master?” In just a moment, her face returned to a florid smile.

“So, now can I take the people away?” Si Jinhan asked with a wicked smile.

“Of course.” The high consort nodded her head.

“Amitabha.” Master Hui Zhen spoke up, “Benefactor, you are filled with aggression, inappropriate for offering prayers, please leave.” His words were succinct and his intent to drive her away was very clear.

The surrounding pilgrims and commoners instantly let out low exclamations of surprise.

Master Hui Lian was in a difficult position. Although he disliked the high consort’s bullying, he was also very troubled.

As the guest monk in the temple, he always needed to deal with various pilgrims, and cared more about worldly matters compared to others. As for Master Hui Zhen, he was very straightforward, and didn’t leave any face for the high consort. If the high consort went back and complained to the prince, things might become uncontrollable. Who knows how far they would go?

He wanted to soften the situation, but Master Hui Zhen spoke so quickly. The words to drive her away have been spoken, if he were to speak more and stand up for the high consort, he could be sure, when he returned, the straightforward Hui Zhen is sure to take issue with him. He might even hold a grudge for a long time.

“Benefactor Lin, please follow this humble monk to the pharmacy.” After Master Hui Zhen finished speaking, he went directly to Lin Ziyin and examined her injuries first. He found that it was just a superficial wound and felt a bit relieved.

He did not hide his affectionate feelings for Lin Ziyin.

“Benefactor.” The arriving martial monks glared at the high consort without any fear of her status.

Because of the presence of Lin Ziyin, the food in the temple improved a lot, and all the monks in the temple privately expressed their gratitude to Lin Ziyin. In addition, Lin Ziyin often interacted with them during these days. These monks considered Lin Ziyin as one of them.

The few monks who were learning cooking skills from Lin Ziyin respected her even more. When they got the news that Lin Ziyin was beaten at the mountain gate, they were eager to rush over to rescue her. As a result, more people came over.

“Master.” The high consort looked at Master Hui Zhen incredulously.

However, Master Hui Zhen and a group of martial monks had already taken Lin Ziyin up the mountain.

“Consort, this is a Buddhist holy land, where compassion is emphasized. This master sincerely advises the consort, when you have time, go back and cultivate for a while, when you understand what kindness is, come back to offer incense. Maybe Buddha could forgive your act today.” Si Jinhan sarcastically ridiculed her.

A stream of successful remarks left the high consort pale in the face.

“By the way, if that girl offends the consort again, the consort should better aim at me. I am not the sort of person who would forget her favors.” Just as the high consort was about to faint, the words of Si Jinhan were undoubtedly like inserting a knife into her heart.