The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 152 - 152 152 Further Progress (2)_1

?Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Further Progress (2)_1 Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Further Progress (2)_1 “Little ingrate, you see a beautiful sister and you forget how your uncle dotes on you every day?” Si Jinhan glared at him.

“Our ancestors said, to go by reason, not by person. Uncle is a man, and a man should not bully a woman.” The little fellow wasn’t big but could certainly reason well.

Lin Changshu stood in the room, looking extremely formal. The room was filled with women. Though there were Si Jinhan and Si Tingwei present, one was almost prettier than the women, and the other was still a child. What was he, a man, doing standing here?

“Do you have a lot of land back home?” Finally, the elderly lady at the head of the table remembered him and decided to ask Lin Changshu a question.

“We only have about three acres of good land, and one of dry land, which we are busy cultivating recently.” Lin Changshu was honest, knowing that even if he did not say, the Si Family would definitely find out if they wanted to.

Such a large family and such a small piece of land! The faces of the women of the Si Family showed sympathy.

“It must have been difficult for you and your sister. I feel for you.” The old lady patted Ziyin’s hand sympathetically, like a benevolent elder would.

“Every family in the countryside lives this way.” Ziyin answered mildly.

“Having family around, it doesn’t matter if life is a little tough.” Changshu also seemed quite content.

“Old lady, this girl is an amazing cook. You didn’t believe me before, did you? She agreed to show off her skills for you today.” Si Jinhan boasted smugly on the side.

“You brat, what nonsense are you spouting? Since when do we allow guests in the kitchen?” As soon as he finished speaking, Lady Si scolded him.

“Miss Lin, please don’t let it bother you. This boy, he’s always too casual.” After scolding her son, she apologised to Ziyin, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

“Madam, there’s no need to worry. In fact, Si Jinhan is doing me a favour. He promised that if I cooked a few dishes, he would give a thousand silvers as a betrothal gift.” Ziyin replied with a soft smile. She had a rather positive impression of the women of the Lin Family who held high statuses yet were not pretentious, which she considered admirable.

Hearing her tell the truth, Si Jinhan’s proud smile suddenly froze. She was definitely doing this on purpose.

Ziyin’s words indeed surprised all the women in the room.

“Even if he wants to help Miss Lin, the Si Family absolutely does not let guests cook.” Lady Si glared harshly at Si Jinhan, then apologised once more, looking embarrassed.

“Grandfather taught us that you get what you give. So, although the betrothal gift offered by the third young master is a bit high, I can accept it in good conscience. After all, it is a matter of our mutual consent. If the old lady and all the other ladies sympathise with me, instead, why not let my brother and me go to the kitchen and cook a few dishes to try?” Ziyin said with a relaxed smile, with no hint of pretense.

Everyone understood at this moment that Ziyin would not take the Si Family’s silver for nothing.

Lady Si and the other women were feeling awkward. They had invited the guests for a meal and were now asking them to help in the kitchen. No matter how they said it, it would not sound good if the word got out.

“You’re spirited. In that case, Yue Lin, you could lead the siblings to the kitchen. However, our cooks also should not stop their working, as we have a feast to prepare for the siblings today.” The critical decision was made by the old lady.

“Old Lady, you’re in for a treat today.” Si Jinhan stood up laughing, then turned to Ziyin and said, “You sly girl, you deliberately wanted to show off, didn’t you? Alright then, let’s go.”