Chapter 54: Chapter 52: Processing (2)_1

"What a quick-witted little lass." The young man in white finally started to acknowledge Lin Ziyin with a proper look. Interesting! He had never seen such a bold woman before.

"If the people outside want to eat, they will have to pay extra." Lin Ziyin added.

"Fine." The young man in white instructed his attendant to toss a silver note, "A fifty taels silver note should be enough to cover today's meal, right?"

"Enough." Lin Ziyin quickly stepped aside to admit them.

Only then did the two boys set foot in the courtyard.

Despite its small and dilapidated state, the farmers' courtyard had been kept extremely clean. The family, too, was dressed neatly, indicating a hardworking household.

"Do not enter the kitchen." Lin Ziyin declared nonchalantly.

The young man in white stiffened, then retorted disdainfully, "I wasn't planning to."

Lin Ziyin nodded, "I feel relieved then," and stepped into the kitchen.