Chapter 806 Unusual Thoughts (5)
The Emperor, upon hearing this, felt somewhat relieved at last. Although the State Preceptor was arrogant and impolite, he still harbored some feelings for the North Country and had not allowed his personal affairs to endanger its people.
"What does the State Preceptor suggest then?" The Emperor asked, looking at him puzzled.
"Since Princess Ziyin is endowed with unique skills, it would be somewhat wasteful to have her stay idly at the Second Prince’s residence. Why not compel her to resolve our Northern Land’s planting issues when spring arrives?" The State Preceptor proposed viciously, "Or perhaps, have Princess Ziyin stay permanently in our North Country."
"Stay permanently in the North Country?" The Emperor was startled.
"Yes." A calculating look appeared in the State Preceptor’s eyes.
"Royal Mother, this is Princess Ziyin from the Northern Land." As expected, Alhatu led Lin Ziyin to the harem. Their first stop was his own Royal Mother’s palace.
"She is my Royal Mother, Imperial Concubine Du Lengcang. You can address her as Lady Du Lengcang," Alhatu guided with dedication.
Lin Ziyin, during her time in the Northern Land, had read articles about the customs and culture of the North Country. The surname Du Lengcang was not unfamiliar to her.
"Lady," she greeted, with a slight bow.
"There’s no need for such formality, Princess Ziyin." Perhaps because she was brought by Alhatu, Lady Du Lengcang was very cordial. "Come sit with me. I’ve long heard that the Princess Ziyin from the Northern Land is virtuous and gentle, and seeing you today, indeed, your reputation is well-deserved. The women of the Northern Land have such fine skin, truly different from our women in the North Country."
"Your skin is also very good," Lin Ziyin replied with a smile. It wasn’t flattery; Lady Du Lengcang’s skin was genuinely exceptional, not at all typical of someone from the North Country.