The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 230 - 230 230 Robbery (3)_1

?Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Robbery (3)_1 Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Robbery (3)_1 That entire day and night, the troublesome Si Jinhan and Chu Suifeng did not appear, making Lin Ziyin feel very relaxed.

On the third day, Si Jinhan appeared.

“I will personally take you there, make sure to pick wisely.” He stated his purpose as soon as he saw her.

“Thank you for your trouble, Third Master.” Lin Ziyin responded with distant politeness.

Si Jinhan gave a slight smile, seeing her dressed in a short outfit like a lively little boy, he couldn’t help but laugh. He then handed her a short dagger, “Keep it concealed. The market in the border area is different from other places.”

Lin Ziyin carefully examined the dagger she was handed, it was very sharp and the handle was even inlaid with a ruby, giving it a special extravagant look, “Thank you, Third Master.”

This expression of gratitude from Lin Ziyin was sincere.

“Indeed, you are a shrewd trader.” Si Jinhan teased her with a laugh, “Only when you see a gift do you sincerely express your thanks?”

Lin Ziyin, in a fairly good mood, responded with a light smile, “Since Third Master already knows my character, why ask?”

“Let’s go.” Seeing that it was getting late, Si Jinhan urged her along, no longer engaging in their verbal spar.

Everyone once again rode horses there, bringing along just the right amount of people, about fifty in total.

Considering the danger of the border area, Lin Ziyin instructed her maid, Qiaoqiao, and others, to bring along weapons for self-defense. They traveled swiftly.

The market at the border was not far yet not near, about fifty kilometers away from the Border City, and it was in a mountain depression. Lin Ziyin calculated that this place must still be within the territory of Daqin.

“Strictly speaking, this area is still within our Northern Land’s territory, but as many travelers and traders come here to check their goods, a market naturally formed. Not only do the people of our Northern Land come here to trade goods, but also Tatars and traders from north and south exchange some things that are illegal, and even bandits appear here, trading for necessities.” Seeing the confusion on her face, Si Jinhan softly explained to her.

“Since it is the Northern Land’s territory, has the Prince ever collected taxes?” Lin Ziyin curiously asked.

“Never.” Si Jinhan replied with a light laugh, thinking how she was indeed a businesswoman, never forgetting silver. “The market is a unique existence. The Prince always leaves some living space for the common people. Moreover, the territory may be ours, but the majority of traders are foreigners.”

He left some unsaid, but Lin Ziyin understood. The exchange of goods by people of different races was beneficial for Border City. After all, the Northern Land was vast with few people and a harsh climate. With such a place, the common people could also get their living materials through the market.

As they entered the market, the group dismounted their horses. Lin Ziyin could now get a better look at this place.

Unexpectedly, although it was just a market, the area was vast, with tradespeople spread all over the valley. There were tea houses and pubs of all kinds, however, they were all just thatched huts, looking quite poor.

Despite the shabby huts, there were many customers. It was bustling with noise, and one could see peddlers selling their goods everywhere. All kinds of animal skins, medicinal herbs, even peddlers selling jewels directly.

There were ordinary people and sturdy-looking riverside people who looked intimidating, and of course, many Tatars conducting business.

Lin Ziyin snickered inwardly, this lawless area was a place of great racial integration. She noticed quite a few Persian and Korean traders.

She could identify the people from their appearance and national costumes.

“This tiger skin is not bad.” Seeing a man selling a white tiger skin, Lin Ziyin immediately liked it. She thought if she could buy it for her grandfather and make a large cloak, it would be good for keeping warm in winter.