The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 241 - 241 241 Human Debt(7)_1

?Chapter 241: Chapter 241 Human Debt(7)_1 Chapter 241: Chapter 241 Human Debt(7)_1 Si Jinhan is also in a difficult position as collecting grain and fodder is a troublesome task. The northern lands are freezing cold and many southern grains simply cannot survive here. Depending on the fodder stocked up during the summer, he doesn’t know how long it can last.

Lin Ziyin grinned with joy at the sight of the caged cows, both dairy and beef.

“Master, there are so many dairy cows, the milk they produce is so much that our family cannot finish it even if everyone drinks. The smell of the milk is also rather overpowering.” Qiaoqiao fed some fodder to the cows and found that they were quite calm.

“We can process it into milk powder.” Lin Ziyin answered with a faint smile. In the northern regions, there are an ample amount of beans, so bean powder is her main goal. Milk powder is just a byproduct.

However, how to solve the fuel problem once she goes back is what truly bothered her.

“Master, can we go back home tomorrow?” Jue Hui asked.

“We will return tomorrow.” Lin Ziyin replied with a nod. They had been away for quite a while, and the journey back would take several more days. She hoped that the cultivation in the greenhouse wouldn’t be delayed once they return home.

During dinnertime, Chu Suifeng unusually sat opposite Lin Ziyin.

“Prince, Third Master, I intend to return home tomorrow because the greenhouse at home cannot wait.” Lin Ziyin said directly.

“We will also set off tomorrow.” Chu Suifeng replied calmly.

Lin Ziyin was surprised; she didn’t expect that they would also return with her. She assumed that Chu Suifeng and Si Jinhan would stay near the border city to take care of certain matters.

“It’s good to go back together.” She answered insincerely.

“Don’t worry, our people will escort the cows back.” Si Jinhan explained with a laugh.

“Thank you.” Lin Ziyin thanked him politely.

“Don’t mention it. After we get back, I will recover at your place. I also look forward to seeing your thank-you gift soon.” Si Jinhan added, showing his teeth.

Lin Ziyin sighed quietly. Indeed, debts of favor are the hardest to repay.

“I won’t let Third Master down.” She replied, keeping her eyes low.

Both Chu Suifeng and Si Jinhan were born into prestigious families and were also trained in martial arts so they ate silently. This made Lin Ziyin’s dinner somewhat dreary.

She quickly finished her meal and excused herself to her room.

As expected, the next day, before dawn, Congyi came over to hurry them to have breakfast and embark on their journey.

They finished breakfast in a rush.

Since professionals were looking after the cattle, Lin Ziyin didn’t need to worry. Everyone rode on horseback to return to the city. They didn’t want to delay the journey, and within three days, she was back home.

“Finally, we’re home.” Lin Zige’s eyes welled up with tears the moment she saw her. Guo Huiniang also held on to her to examine her from head to toe before releasing her.

“We didn’t go to war, how would I get hurt?” Lin Ziyin comforted her family with a laugh.

“Sister, is it fun in the border city?” Lin Changting blinked his big eyes and asked eagerly.

“Fun?” Lin Yanzhi sat in her lap, enjoying her exclusive love and asked along with Lin Changting.

“I was too busy worrying about things at home; I didn’t have time to play.” Lin Ziyin responded, patting Yanzhi’s head. “But, I brought some snacks and trinkets for everyone.”

“Got any tasty food?” Changting, still child-like in his heart, couldn’t sit still when he heard there was food.

“It is beef and mutton. Wait till tomorrow, I will prepare them for you all.” Lin Ziyin replied with a smile.

“Is there any fear of the meat spoiling under the midday sun?” asked Zige.

“Third Master brought back ice, it should stay fresh.” Lin Ziyin replied.

The mentioned Si Jinhan happily stood up, “She didn’t get hurt, it’s me who got hurt. So, I am planning to recover here for a few days.”

Why would he recover from his injury in the Lin Family’s home if she didn’t get hurt? The Lin family didn’t welcome his arrival and dared not send him away. They reluctantly accomodated him with a smile.

“Where are the cows we bought?” Wu Dayou asked in confusion when he returned from outside. He had always thought the cows they bought could return with Lin Ziyin.

“They’re on the way, we got back first.” Lin Ziyin replied with a smile.

“All right, she must be very tired from the journey. Let’s clean up and eat, and then she can rest early. Any other matters can wait until tomorrow.” the family head spoke.

“Yes, yes, let’s eat first.” Guo Huiniang enthusiastically agreed. With her safe return, their hearts could rest easy.

The dinner was a feast, and the Lin family had lively meals. In a better mood, she ate a little more than usual.

After dinner, everyone pressured her to go back to her room to rest.

After Lin Ziyin had settled Si Jinhan and his guard in a quiet courtyard, she went back to her room to sleep.

Next morning, Lin Ziyin paid a visit to the greenhouse and found everything was ready. The soil had been deeply overturned, the rows aligned neatly, and some had been fertilized with chicken manure.

She allocated the tasks to everyone. Some were to plant lettuce, others coriander and radish – there was a plan for everything. Of course, the transplanting of the chili pepper plants was also distributed.

Looking at the time, thinking of the beef and mutton at home, she hurried into the kitchen.

Lunch, under her supervision, was much more extravagant. There were quite a few dishes made from beef and mutton alone.

Master Hui Zhen of Ding’an Temple indeed had a keen nose. As soon as she got back home, he appeared in the courtyard with several martial monks.

“The early bird doesn’t always catch the worm.” Lin Ziyin had someone serve the guests.

“Spicy beef, beef stir-fried with onions, braised beef, rock candy mutton…” Every time a dish was served, Lin Ziyin would call out its name.

Seeing the sumptuous spread on the table, Hui Zhen was eager to sit down and eat, “Enough talk, let’s eat.”

“Someone, go to the kitchen and choose a few beef and mutton dishes to send to the Prince.” Si Jinhan took the initiative and without asking Lin Ziyin’s permission, ordered his subordinate to bring dishes and give them to someone.

Lin Ziyin was somewhat unhappy but her family members all thought it was quite normal. Since the family head and others believed that it was due to the Third Master and the Prince’s help that Lin Ziyin was able to return safely, a few dishes were a small price to pay for that help.