Chapter 555: Surprise Attack (6)_1
"It’s not us who are slow, Master, you’re just too greedy." Lin Ziyin ribbed back with laughter. Of course, she wasn’t serious about picking a quarrel with Master Hui Zhen. She just enjoyed their playful banter.
Master Hui Zhen had a cheerful and bold personality. Despite being a monk, he did not conform to the typical regulatory discipline of one. Instead, he more so resembled a chivalrous gentleman of the jianghu. In these recent days, he often visited the Lin family to dine freely, so he and Lin Ziyin had grown quite close, transcending their age difference to become close friends. Their conversations flowed freely without pretense.
Chu Suifeng was even more pleased to see his queen consort building a good relationship with the monk of Ding’an Temple. For him, the temple was like a second home. All the monks were like family. If his queen consort got along well with the monks, his life would be much easier in the future.
"You are simply too sharp for me, lass. Let’s stop the chatter and eat." Having satiated his passion for banter, Master Hui Zhen laughed and urged Lin Ziyin to dig in.
"Serve the dishes." Chu Suifeng commanded.
Hong Ying and Lun Luo immediately started serving the dishes. As there were no maids in the residence, they temporarily took up the role of serving girls.
Although conditions were tough, the meals served in the residence were decent—six dishes and one soup among the three of them. The meal had a balanced assortment of meat and vegetables, sufficient for their consumption. They had never been short of food on their journey, but they hadn’t exactly enjoyed delectable cuisine either. Now, being able to indulge in such a delightful meal, they ate with great relish.
After finishing their peaceful meal, Lin Ziyin immediately invited Master Hui Zhen to accompany them to the city walls.