The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 146 - 146 146 Thinking About (3)_1

?Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Thinking About (3)_1 Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Thinking About (3)_1 The old Zige had not been particularly outstanding due to her poor living conditions and rough skin caused by her menial work. However, when Zhicai saw her again the other day, she had dramatically transformed. Her skin was now fair and flawless, her form had improved significantly, and she even had a maid with her. To the uninformed, she appeared no less than a young mistress from a wealthy family.

The more Zhicai thought about it, the more he regretted. If he had foreseen Lin family’s prosperity, he would never have broken off the engagement.

“Zhicai, you should go out more. My son is dashingly handsome and will be a scholar one day, maybe even a court official. I don’t believe that Zige has completely forgotten about my son.” Obviously being a mother and son pair, Yan family too, harbored thoughts about Zige as Zhicai was in regret for breaking off the engagement with her.

“What nonsense is this?” Mr. Ma glared at Mrs. Yan.

Receiving his glaring eyes, Mrs. Yan simply smirked. After all, she wasn’t wrong – no matter how good-looking or capable Zige was, she was nothing more than a village girl at the end of the day. On the other hand, her son was a precious scholar. If they were to resume the engagement, it would be the Lins’ privilege, not theirs. Honestly, if not for the impressive dowry that Zige could bring, considering her previous engagement with Wu Dayou, Zhicai was far out of her league.

“Big brother, if we get married with Zige, could we move into the mansion, and have good food every day?” Youcai asked.

He’d been feeling stifled these days, especially after the Lin family’s fortunes had turned around. The other children in the village no longer listened to him, and he, the once king among children, found himself isolated.

Whenever Lin Changting and Lin Yanzhi came out, they always brought various snacks with them. They were generous as well, sharing their food with children who were close to them.

The world of children is simple – whoever has food, draws others in. Thus, all the village children were attracted to Lin Changting and the others.

Thinking about how Changting had left him all alone, Youcai wanted to beat them all up again. However, his mother had warned him not to lay a finger on Changting or Yanzhi for the time being. Anger building up with nowhere to vent, Youcai felt like he was being choked.

Just thinking about all the food made Youcai’s mouth water.

“All you care about is food. Can’t you aspire for something more?” Zhicai glared at him and walked towards his own room with his hands clasped behind his back.

“Son, don’t coop up in your room, go and move around the village,” Mrs. Yan called out, frowning.

“You stop meddling, Zhicai knows what to do,” Mr. Ma glared back at Mrs. Yan, “Also, make sure you don’t go spreading what we just talked about.”

“I’m not an idiot to blab about family matters outside. But, father, once Zige marries my brother, I’d definitely teach Changting a good lesson. That kid needs to be put in his place,” Youcai replied angrily.

Listening to his parents and brother’s words from the inner room, Zhicai sneered. He had always thought that his father, having worked in the city, would be wiser and more worldly than the other villagers. Now it seemed, he was no better.

His mother, Mrs. Yan, was even more helpless – panicking at the slightest hint of trouble and always getting in his way. His brother, Youcai, was utterly useless, having nothing but food on his mind.

His family was a group of ignorant people. If he were to marry Zige in the future, he would definitely move to the mansion and stop living with his parents. With their petty and gossipy dispositions, they were sure to cause trouble for him.