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Chapter 240 - 240 240 Human Debt(6)_1
Chapter 240 - 240 240 Human Debt(6)_1
?Chapter 240: Chapter 240 Human Debt(6)_1 Chapter 240: Chapter 240 Human Debt(6)_1 “Saved someone and now regretting it?” Si Jinhan laughed out loud.
“Who said I regret? If I had the chance, I would save him all over again,” explained Lin Ziyin lightly.
Si Jinhan’s laughter abruptly stopped, “Aren’t you scared that the prince would charge you with treason?”
“Looking at the circumstances then, if he can save our people in the Northland, then he is our hero. Lending him a helping hand was our duty. As for ending the dispute on the battlefield, that’s for you men to deal with,” said Lin Ziyin calmly. “I presume the prince isn’t as shallow as you to casually label me a traitor.”
“You really can’t take a loss, huh? Don’t forget who saved your life,” Si Jinhan was displeased.
“Wrong, as I’ve mentioned, saving my life and all that, don’t flatter yourself, Third Prince. At most, I owe you a favor, and I will repay you as soon as we get back to Feng City,” said Lin Ziyin, showing no emotion.
“In exchange for your hand in marriage?” Si Jinhan grinned widely, revealing his teeth.
“Third Prince, I personally have a strong aversion to dirt.” Having spent a considerable amount of time together, Lin Ziyin wasn’t afraid of him and had become braver compared to before.
Si Jinhan shot her a menacing look, “You are growing bold, aren’t you? I’m quite innocent.”
“If men’s words were trustworthy, pigs could climb trees,” replied Lin Ziyin lightly, and then turned to Chu Suifeng, “Prince, may I go and check on the cattle I bought?”
“Of course,” Chu Suifeng had been quietly listening to their banter all this while.
Lin Ziyin excused herself and went to check on her cattle with Qiaoqiao and Jue Ming.
“One day, I’ll see to it that pigs can climb trees,” Si Jinhan, looking at her retreating figure, grumbled.
“Who do you think attacked Alhatu?” Chu Suifeng asked, standing in the courtyard.
“It must be either the Crown Prince or the Emperor of the North Country. It seems Alhatu knows exactly who the assassin was,” Si Jinhan became serious, “His presence is a threat to both the Crown Prince and the Emperor. Without Lin Ziyin’s accidental intervention today, even if Alhatu wouldn’t have been killed, he would be seriously injured.”
“The Crown Prince and the Emperor are both warring individuals, while Alhatu is peace-loving. The North Country has always been a belligerent clan. Without the strong support from his maternal clan, he might have been swallowed up by the aristocrats already,” Chu Suifeng analyzed coldly. “I wonder how long he can hold on.”
“Regardless, Alhatu’s presence at least distracts the Emperor of the North Country a little. Internal strife always consumes resources the most. It would be ideal if they would wage a civil war,” Si Jinhan said. “Do you think we should stoke the fire a bit more?”
“No need,” Chu Suifeng shook his head, “The time isn’t right.”
Seeing Chu Suifeng’s somewhat disheartened demeanor, Si Jinhan also felt his spirits drop, “Will the food and silver promised by the Imperial Court arrive on time this year?”
“Only the first batch has arrived, and it’s 20% less than last year,” Chu Suifeng replied with a sigh.
“Still reducing. The silver and food distributed last year were already insufficient. If this year is even less, how are soldiers at the border supposed to fight off enemies?” Si Jinhan grumbled.
“Upon returning to Feng City, I must instruct them to collect more food. We can’t let the people go hungry,” Chu Suifeng ordered.
“Yes, my prince,” Si Jinhan reluctantly complied.
The Northland’s highest crop yield is soybeans, which not only serve as people’s staple food but also horse fodder. As the leader of the Northland, Chu Suifeng would never allow horses to compete for food with his people.