The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 127 - 127 127 - New Plans_1

?Chapter 127: Chapter 127 – New Plans_1 Chapter 127: Chapter 127 – New Plans_1 “Thank you, miss.” The people who had prepared to meet their end didn’t expect that they still have a chance at survival, so they began to kowtow to Lin Ziyin.

“Take them away, there’s no one in my home able to take care of your people.” Lin Ziyin said indifferently. “Tomorrow I will arrange for someone to treat your sickness.”

“Thank you, miss.” The woman’s face showed gratitude. After her kowtows to Lin Ziyin, she grabbed two boys and a girl, the older boy was about sixteen or seventeen, and the younger was about thirteen, and after being set free, they immediately helped the man from the ground, while the woman tightly held onto a girl of around twelve.

The family followed the old man with admiring looks from the prisoners.

“Tomorrow, I will come back to choose a few more people, please, officer, give me a bit more time.” After walking a few steps, Lin Ziyin turned back and addressed the leading soldier.

“Take your time, miss. I will wait for you tomorrow.” The soldier replied with a smile, but his gaze couldn’t help but drift towards Si Jinhan.

“How much for them?” Lin Ziyin asked again.

“They bear injuries, some are seriously injured and are unlikely to survive till they reach the frontier. Let’s say I give them to you cheap, four ounces of silver for each.”

“If I pay the silver, does that mean I own their indenture?” Lin Ziyin wanted to be clear.

“Little girl, he wouldn’t dare to cheat you. He will handle the procedures properly by tomorrow.” Si Jinhan prodded impatiently.

“Of course, I’ll have everything done right without bothering the miss.” The soldier replied ingratiatingly.

After getting his agreement, only then did Lin Ziyin look satisfied and lead her people away.

Back home, Guo Huiniang and Lin Zige were surprised to see that they brought back several people. Upon seeing Lin Ziyin returning together with Si Jinhan, the two grew even more tense and restrained.

“Sister-in-law, sister, these people are the ones I bought. You arrange for them to stay in the wing rooms in the front yard. I still have things to discuss with Si Gongzi so it will have to wait. They are probably hungry, so prepare some food for them.” Seeing their nervousness, Lin Ziyin found an excuse to send them away.

“Ah, going now.” Guo Huiniang hurriedly responded and, along with Lin Zige, led the people away. The two children cheerfully followed them.

The old man was tense but did not leave.

Lin Ziyin was touched by his protectiveness, but she did not want to make the old man worry. After all, the less the old man knew the better. “Grandfather, could you go to the oil mill and relay them a message?”

The old man looked at her and after seeing the smile in her eyes, nodded and left the room after greeting Si Jinhan.

“Si Gongzi, please speak frankly.” With only her, Si Jinhan, and his guard left in the room, Lin Ziyin made a straightforward request.

Si Jinhan was quite pleased with her candidness, “Open it.”

He ordered the guard beside him.

The guard immediately carried over a wooden box, then opened it.

“These things were produced according to your instructions. Show me how they work?” Si Jinhan commanded bluntly.

She took all this seriously, as if dealing with a tiger, cautious and making no requests.

Without uttering a word she reached out. Under the watchful gaze of Si Jinhan and several guards, she began to demonstrate, “These active beads can drive the bearings.”

In a very short time, Lin Ziyin assembled the things that Si Jinhan had brought.

Si Jinhan, after personally trying out the bearings, finally showed an excited expression on his face. “Wonderful.”

“Let me remind Si Gongzi, this kind of bearing, due to friction wear, needs to be regularly oiled for lubrication.” After hesitating, Lin Ziyin finally decided to give him a reminder.

After all, Si Jinhan was a troublesome character already involved with her. According to the principle that the more friends one has, the more paths are available, Lin Ziyin finally chose to be amicable with Si Jinhan.

“Gongzi remembers.” Si Jinhan was very satisfied with her tactfulness. “If there’s anything you need, tell Si Si. I will owe you a favor.”

It was rare that this time, Si Jinhan didn’t take advantage of her for free.

“Speaking of need, I do actually have a favor to ask Si Gongzi.” Once he finished speaking, an idea sprang into Lin Ziyin’s mind.

Si Jinhan’s smile was even brighter, yet Lin Ziyin realized that his smile didn’t reach his eyes.

This man was too suspicious and domineering! Lin Ziyin really didn’t like this kind of character. “Of course, I can give Si Gongzi another component in return.”

“What is it?” His interest piqued by this proposition, Si Jinhan’s smile became a bit more genuine.

So practical! Lin Ziyin felt that Si Jinhan was absolutely wasted not being a businessman. This man was always intent on making a profit!

“A device that can start heavy machinery.” Lin Ziyin replied.

“What do you want me to do for you?” Si Jinhan’s tone completely changed, his face full of amiability and courtesy. He was truly an intelligent man. Knowing that Lin Ziyin held what he desired, he chose to directly resolve any issues.

“I want to buy the Heihe Marsh nearby, could Gongzi help? That field is large, and the silver I have might not be sufficient to purchase it.” Lin Ziyin spoke truthfully. She didn’t want to exploit Si Jinhan to get the land for free, but really she was short on silver.

Although the Lin family’s bean curd and vegetable oil business was good, the vegetable oil business had just started, and due to manpower constraints in the workshop, there was only a small quantity of oil. When calculated, over the two months, the silver Lin Ziyin had really was not much.

The soy sauce was just beginning to ferment, so there was no opportunity to sell it.

So that’s why Lin Ziyin turned to Si Jinhan for help.

“If what you are offering is good enough, I can speak to the Prince, see if he can reward you with that land.” Si Jinhan watched her with a devilish smile, half-jokingly saying.

Whether his words were true or false, Lin Ziyin didn’t plan on investigating. There was one thing Si Jinhan got right, the goods being good enough would not let Chu Suifeng take advantage of her for free.

“Please take a seat, Gongzi.” With this in mind, Lin Ziyin wholeheartedly began introducing her creation, “This is called a fixed pulley that can change direction; the remaining ones are movable pulleys which can save half the force required.”

“For such simple things, you actually want me to give you such a large piece of land?” Once he saw clearly the pulleys drawn by Lin Ziyin, Si Jinhan was inevitably disappointed.

“Gongzi is only seeing the components. If these pulleys are assembled, with Gongzi’s intelligence you should be able to foresee the vast prospects.” Lin Ziyin said with a smile and proceeded to draw a set of pulleys.