novelblue
Chapter 167 - 167 167 Instant Fame (3)_1
Chapter 167 - 167 167 Instant Fame (3)_1
?Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Instant Fame (3)_1 Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Instant Fame (3)_1 Lin Ziyin frowned slightly.
Chu Suifeng and Si Jinhan, seemingly oblivious to her discontent, remained unperturbed. In particular, the grinning Si Jinhan, who flaunted a smile brighter than the sun itself.
Following these two imposing figures, a group of soldiers clad in armor, held their weapons at ready, stood in solemn array on both sides, each maintaining their gaze firmly forward.
All of the tillers were ordinary villagers. Never having seen such a grandeur, they were inwardly terrified and dared not let their eyes wander.
“Get up, you just go about your business,” Chu Suifeng commanded, sparing a glance at the kneeling villagers.
The villagers, upon hearing this, swiftly stood up as though pardoned and resumed their work.
Lin Ziyin also stood up accordingly. She stared down at her toes, unwilling to speak unless Chu Suifeng spoke to her first.
Si Jinhan grinned at Lin Ziyin, “Little miss, wouldn’t it be quite impressive for you to be neighbors with the Prince?”
Impressive, my ass! Lin Ziyin inwardly cursed, she knew trouble was brewing with these two around.
“Does the Prince also have an interest in Heihe?” Lin Ziyin asked with a feigned smile.
“I’m here to cultivate this wasteland with you. Don’t disappoint me,” Chu Suifeng said chillingly.
Lin Ziyin was shocked. What does this mean?
“I do not understand the intention of the Prince.” She suddenly lifted her gaze towards Chu Suifeng.
“The prince means that whatever you grow here, he will grow the same on his plot. So don’t keep any secrets. When it’s planting season, there will be people from the Prince’s manor learning your agricultural techniques,” Si Jinhan toothily grinned, attempting to “kindly” explain.
“Prince,” Lin Ziyin’s voice rose unconsciously.
“No need to shout, my ears are not deaf, nor are yours?” Chu Suifeng shot her a displeased glance.
Lin Ziyin was deflated. She was only curious, thinking she could convince the Prince to assign this wasteland to her. As to what she could actually grow on it, she wasn’t sure. The certainty the Prince bore for her was embarrassing. If the project failed, she was afraid she would not be able to take responsibility.
At this point, Lin Ziyin was disheartened. It wasn’t that she was too weak, but she had too much to consider. After all, there were many people she cared about in this world. She couldn’t endanger her family and friends due to impulsivity.
In the end, it all came down to power and the unfairness of man. Being one of the powerless and common folk, any nobleman or even the Prince, could easily crush her.
Since resistance was futile, she had to compromise.
“I’ve said it, you can do whatever you want with this land. All you need to do is ensure that whatever you grow, I can grow the same on my plot,” Chu Suifeng stared at her, “If you fail, it doesn’t matter. I’ll just penalize some criminals to do the hard labor.”
“Your Highness, have you considered who I would sell my vegetables to if we both grow the same crop?” Lin Ziyin mustered up her courage to ask, “If all this work is just to scrape by, I’d rather give up now.”
The tillers overheard their conversation and were instantly filled with anxiety. If the Lin family suspended the reclamation project, where would they find similar work?
As they continued to toil, everyone simultaneously perked their ears to their conversation, silently praying the prince would take mercy on the Lin Family. If the Lin family prospered, they would be able to share in their good fortune.