The Princess of Northern Land

Chapter 261 - 261 261 Visitor from Li Residence (6)_1

?Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Visitor from Li Residence (6)_1 Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Visitor from Li Residence (6)_1 “Mom, what should we do?” Pang Family was out of ideas.

“What else can we do but go back.” The elder Pang woman, pinching two taels of silver in her hand, responded angrily as she got up from the ground and left in the direction of her home.

She realized that Miss Lin from the Lin Family had truly become an independent woman that was no longer easy to deceive. Moreover, with the two incidents involving the Ma Family previously, the Zhou Family would not dare to mess with the Lin Family.

Since she had already received two taels of silver as compensation, she should quit while she’s ahead to avoid losing more than she gains.

Hearing the gatekeeper’s report that the Zhou Family had wisely left, Lin Ziyin chuckled lightly. Knowing they were scared made things easier.

“Ziyin, your uncle doesn’t have much work at home. Do you need more help?” Lou Zheng, who was idling at home, felt stifled.

As long as someone in the village was of good character, Ziyin recruited them to work. Their children were sent to school. The ones left behind either had poor character or were elderly. As one who was in-between age-wise, he felt uncomfortable walking around the village.

See, he was only in his forties, but saw himself as a static figure. Each month, he watched his wife, children, and daughter-in-law bring home silver. Every time Lin Family handed out wages, he felt a sense of discomfort stir within him. He felt like he lacked authority at home.

“Uncle, you don’t feel ashamed?” Lin Ziyin teased him.

“Why would I be ashamed? Uncle does not steal nor rob, and I am honest in work. What’s there to fear?” Lou Zheng’s voice escalated several notches. In reality, his decision to join the Lin Family and work was because he was initially unwilling to lose face. But he eventually realized that there’s nothing wrong with earning an honest living, and not commit any crime. Besides, even the Prince had to listen to Lin Ziyin when it came to business.

“Alright, since Uncle is willing to come work, I’ll assign you as the person in charge of mung bean noodle production.” Lin Ziyin said.

In the Northern Land, there isn’t much rice to make rice noodles, but they had a significant amount of sweet potatoes. She thought about trying to make some mung bean noodles to sell. It might even become popular in the winter.

“What noodles?” Lou Zheng looked at her, perplexed.

“Things made from sweet potatoes. You’ll understand when the time comes. My brother and Brother Dayou are too busy. So, when the time comes, the workshop will be left to you.” Lin Ziyin said with a smile, “You’ll be in charge of delivery, which is perfect as Uncle can read.”

Being in charge of the accounts meant he would be a manager. Lou Zheng was delighted as this job suited him, and it showed the trust Ziyin had in him.

“However, before we can start up the workshop, I need Uncle’s help in sourcing sweet potatoes from other villages.” Lin Ziyin said with a smile, “The sweet potatoes we buy can’t have blemishes or wormholes.”

He would have to go out and purchase sweet potatoes?

Lou Zheng thought about it and felt there was nothing wrong with it. The villagers in Northern Land lived a hard life. Previously, the excess sweet potatoes had just gone rotten. If they could purchase them, that would be great.

“Uncle, let’s go together. We’re busy buying radishes, green beans, and potatoes. Let’s team up.” Lin Changshu said with a laugh, “You know many people, so we won’t get bullied if we go together. ”
“Okay, let’s go together.” Lou Zheng, who had received a few compliments, immediately became enthusiastic.

Now that there was an actual plan, Lin Ziyin simply ordered someone to purchase a large jar, ready to make various types of pickled and fermented vegetables.

To make mung bean noodles, they would definitely need a machine. Early the next morning, after Lin Changshu and others had left, she went to the workshop to prepare the machine for producing mung bean noodles. She was a person who planned ahead, and the machine had been prepared beforehand by the people in Tianji Building. All she had to do was to assemble it and add some auxiliary facilities to it.

These were not difficult for her.