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Chapter 155 - 155 155 Further Progress (5)_1
Chapter 155 - 155 155 Further Progress (5)_1
?Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Further Progress (5)_1 Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Further Progress (5)_1 The sour-sweet cold noodles were simply divine in the sweltering summer. Everyone seemed to enjoying them immensely.
“Enjoying the meal?” Sure enough, no one gets away with wrongdoings. Just as they were delighting in the food, Si Jinhan silently made an entrance, a playful expression on his face.
“I made a few more portions.” Lin Ziyin noted the fearful look on the faces of Madam Huang and Cuihong. She spoke leisurely, “I thought they could help me evaluate the taste, considering they are most familiar with your preferences, Master.”
Upon hearing her speak up for them, Madam Huang and Cuihong offered her a furtive, grateful glance.
“You young girl always have a reason for everything. Do you think I am the sort of master who ill-treats his servants? The snacks you sent in were quite good, bring me another serving.” He wanted more double-layered milk custard.
“There’s no more.” Lin Ziyin had no intention of continuing to cook.
“So, you’re lazing about now.” Si Jinhan eyed the bowl of cold noodles in front of her, “Serve me a portion.”
“It will be ready shortly. I suggest you just eat at the table, Third Young Master.” Lin Ziyin responded nonchalantly.
“Fine, all of you follow me to dine together.” Si Jinhan was merely carrying out the command of his grandmother to invite them over.
“Brother and I are covered in the smell of cooking oil, and our clothes are wet. Besides, you saw it yourself, Third Young Master. We are country folks, and we would be more comfortable dining in the kitchen. Also, we’ve had our fill from taste-testing.” Lin Ziyin listed a bunch of reasons, essentially not wanting to eat alongside the Si Family at the flower hall.
“Third Young Master, we better avoid going. We don’t want the scent on us to offend the old lady and others. You know Ziyin’s nature, so would you please be understanding, and extend our thanks to the old lady for us.” Lin Changshu was even less willing to go.
“The headstrong girl and the dullard are intent on making things difficult for me, aren’t you?” Si Jinhan broke into a smile.
Meanwhile, Madam Huang and Cuihong, standing to the side, were sweating profusely from anxiety. If it weren’t for Si Jinhan’s presence, they would have urged Lin Ziyin to hurry up and go.
To dine at the same table with the master – it was an honor that many would desire.
“Third Young Master, the Prince wishes to see Miss Lin.” At this moment, two unwelcome guests arrived in the kitchen.
“Young girl, you are in trouble.” Despite being part of the original plan to fetch her, the cunning Si Jinhan pretended to be innocent at this moment.
“What does the Prince want?” Lin Ziyin asked the guards. She had an impression of these two, who appeared to be always by Chu Suifeng’s side.
“Prince did mention a few days ago about the private vegetarian feast being available once the summer ends. He wishes to discuss some specifics, and enquire about the ingredients that you mentioned.” The guard, true to his role as a part of the Prince’s retinue, lied without batting an eye.
About that private feast, no sane person would believe it. The guard’s excuse was only to fool others, however, Lin Ziyin had instantly recalled the blueprint design from their talk.
Indeed, it was trouble. If she could, Lin Ziyin didn’t want to go near the Wang Residence at all. However, Chu Suifeng’s identity forced her to oblige.
“What ingredients?” Lin Changshu curiously asked.
“Broccoli, cauliflower, and stuff. We don’t have them here, so the Prince will have to find a way.” Lin Ziyin replied softly, yet her voice was loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.
Broccoli, what on earth was that? While the guards didn’t care, Cuihong and Madam Huang were quite surprised. Despite being worldly-wise due to the Si Family, even they hadn’t heard of these two vegetables. Where did this country girl hear about them?
“You could have just informed me earlier, so I could have covered for you. Now it’s okay, there’s no need to think of alternatives. The old lady won’t be holding you back to dine either.” Si Jinhan delightedly quipped.