Ch. 796..800: The Princess of Northern Land Chapter 796-800
Chapter 796: Chapter 796 Summoned (2)_1
The sixth princess shook her head and sighed as she saw her behavior, like a shrew. No wonder Alhatu disdained the most beautiful woman in North Country; even she could not tolerate her with such a temper.
"Let’s go. They’re in the courtyard and can’t fly away." The sixth princess stepped out of the door first, Maya, albeit unhappy, couldn’t stay any longer and quickly followed her out.
Seeing them leaving, the maids hurriedly got up to inform the butler.
The sixth princess walked through, not asking anyone about the people of Alhatu Residence, but was able to find her way around the courtyard based on her familiarity. Nevertheless, she began to worry about how to handle Maya when they would meet the queen.
No matter what, the queen absolutely cannot experience any complications in Alhatu Residence, or rather within North Country. Otherwise, she feared that a serious incident could arise.
"Miss Lin, do you want to take a walk outside?" Yi Lian took care of Lin Ziyin diligently.
Lin Ziyin shook her head, "I naturally feel cold, it’s better to stay indoors."
"Understood," Yi Lian said respectfully, keeping her head low. "In a few days when it begins to snow, the second prince plans to take you to Hot Springs Villa again for a visit. Because of the hot springs, the villa’s scenery is unique. During the snowfall, plants and branches will turn into clear and glossy icicles, it’s very beautiful, and can’t be found elsewhere."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ziyin understood, "You’re talking about rime ice?"
"Rime ice?" Yi Lian looked at her in surprise, not familiar with the term she used.
"It’s what you described as icicles." Lin Ziyin said with a light smile, "If I have the chance, I would like to go see it."
"So, you knew about the icicles." Yi Lian’s face brightened, "But the name ’Rime Ice’ sounds much more sophisticated."
With such flattery, Lin Ziyin just gave a slight smile and then dropped her eyes back to the notes in her hands.
The book in her hand, per her request, was specially sent over by Alhatu.
While Lin Ziyin’s eyes were fixed on the book, she actually hadn’t read a word. She had been in the capital of the North Country for more than ten days now. She expected that the senior prince and his group should have become restless and started causing trouble for her. Even if the senior prince didn’t pay much attention to her, Brukan wouldn’t give up the opportunity to use her identity to deal with Alhatu, given she was staying in Alhatu’s residence.
The calm before the storm, she had to familiarize herself with her surroundings and find an opportunity to leave the capital of the North Country. At the very least, when Suifeng’s people arrived, they would not be completely lost.
"You can tell the second prince, I would like to walk on the main street tomorrow. I heard that the capital of your North Country is very prosperous. Since I am here, I would like to see it." Lin Ziyin spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, Yi Lian lowered her head and replied, "The second prince will return to the residence in the evening. The princess might want to tell him directly."
Seeing Yi Lian’s difficulty, Lin Ziyin gave a slight smile, without showing any anger. She wouldn’t stoop so low as to lose her temper at a maid. "Alright."
Seeing that Lin Ziyin wasn’t bearing any grudge, Yi Lian breathed a sigh of relief.
"Who lives in this courtyard?" Just then, a chaos erupted outside the courtyard.
Lin Ziyin raised her head to see. Just a moment ago, she was wondering why nobody had come looking for her. Now someone was here making a scene.
Chapter 797: Chapter 797 Summoned (3)_1
Who could the visitor be? Judging by the sound, it should be a woman. Could it be Alhatu’s wife or concubine? If so, things will become really interesting.
"Miss, I’ll go check," Yi Lian whispered, a look of wariness and urgency on her face.
Looks like the visitor holds a high status. Lin Ziyin gently smiled, lowered her head, and continued reading.
Her heart actually calmed down when someone was approaching.
"Make way, you brazen people!" There seemed to be an altercation at the entrance.
Yi Lian hurriedly rushed out.
Lin Ziyin placed down the book in her hand as if lost in thought.
As Yi Lian went out, the commotion outside seemed to grow louder. Soon after, two beautiful women burst in, followed by a bunch of maids with a flustered Yi Lian trailing behind them.
"Are you the lowly woman Alhatu has taken a fancy to?" As soon as Maya came in, she spotted the woman she was looking for. Seeing her rival firsthand, she can’t lose her momentum and she lifted her head arrogantly, scrutinizing Lin Ziyin.
Princess Six was also evaluating Lin Ziyin, mentally assessing her.
To tell the truth, Maya was a bit disappointed upon first seeing Lin Ziyin. She believed anyone who could catch Alhatu’s eye should at least be spectacularly beautiful, if not a stunning beauty. However, the woman sitting in front of her, when it came to looks, can’t even compare to her own maids.
So Maya was certain she would win.
"Are you mute? Answer me," she challenged arrogantly.
Lin Ziyin responded with a nonchalant smile, "So you are the lowly woman who has set her sights on Alhatu?"
Maya had never been insulted in such a manner before, her face instantly flushed purple with rage, "Lowly woman, are you courting death?"
After saying this, she pulled out the whip at her waist, ready to attack.
Lin Ziyin sat calmly, offering the princess a somewhat mocking look.
Princess Six gave a bitter smile and loudly scolded Maya, "Maya, know your place. This is the residence of the Second Prince, and this lady is Alhatu’s most esteemed guest, you cannot behave in such a presumptuous way."
"You are actually siding with her?" Maya looked at Princess Six in disbelief.
She couldn’t believe that Princess Six would switch sides and support the lowly woman in front of them, especially since she was the one who called for the princess’s support.
"Maya, you’ve gone too far," Princess Six didn’t indulge Maya as she usually did, but rebuked her sternly.
Maya’s eyes grew wider, still pointing her whip at Lin Ziyin, she even forgot to pull it back.
"I’m curious, what talents do you possess to have Alhatu go to such lengths for you?" disregarding Maya, Princess Six turned to Lin Ziyin to ask.
"Don’t you know what my value is, Your Highness?" Lin Ziyin countered.
Princess Six grumbled slightly, she didn’t care for Lin Ziyin’s evasive manner, she was a person of the North Country, characterized by directness and boldness.
"If Your Highness wants to know if I can offer any aid to Alhatu, I can assure Your Highness, it will depend on the attitude of the North Country’s emperor," Lin Ziyin explained calmly, herself not fond of talking in a roundabout way.
"You already have a plan in mind, don’t you?" Princess Six’s eyes lit up.
"I wouldn’t dare say that I have a good plan, but I do have a few simple suggestions. However, these suggestions are not yet mature, I will have to conduct an onsite inspection before making any decisions," Lin Ziyin spoke calmly.
Listening to her words, Princess Six no longer dared to underestimate Lin Ziyin. From the previous conversation, Lin Ziyin was warning her, if they want the queen of the tomb to assist Alhatu, they would have to satisfy Lin Ziyin. If the queen is displeased, she could easily abandon Alhatu.
Chapter 798: Chapter 798 Summoned (4)_1
Lin Ziyin was very smart. She had already guessed that the monarch of North Country would not dare to take her life lightly.
The sixth princess got a headache at the thought that Lin Ziyin had realized her own worth. It was certain. Alhatu may have run into a big trouble this time.
The neglected Maya, looking back and forth between Lin Ziyin and the sixth princess continued. She could see that the sixth princess actually knew the identity of the woman in front of her. Perhaps, this woman’s identity is not simple!
She knew many women of status in North Country, but she was sure she had never seen the woman before her. Who is this woman?
"Maya, let’s go." They had already seen the person, and the situation behind them was not clear. The sixth princess did not want to delay too much time here.
"Who are you?" Maya stared at Lin Ziyin with red eyes, quite stubborn and ignoring the sixth princess’s intentions.
The unhappiness of the sixth princess had spread to her face, but she did not stop Maya. She also wanted to see how the Princess of Ling was going to handle the awkward situation.
"No matter who I am, just know that I have been married and have no thoughts about Alhatu. I will not pose any threat to you." Lin Ziyin replied impatiently.
She’s married? Maya looked at Lin Ziyin with surprise. Looking at Lin Ziyin again, she noticed the impatience on Lin Ziyin’s face. Maya somehow believed her truth.
"Since you don’t like the second prince, you should stay away from here to avoid people’s gossip." Maya, biting her lower lip, stubbornly said another sentence.
"Whether I stay or not, it’s not up to me." Lin Ziyin looked at the sixth princess with a nigh smile.
"Enough, Maya." The temper of the sixth princess finally exploded.
Maya looked at the angry sixth princess in surprise. This was the first time she had seen the sixth princess lose her temper.
Maya was not a completely mindless person. The reason why she came to trouble Lin Ziyin in the first place was out of jealousy. Now seeing the reaction of the sixth princess, and thinking about what Lin Ziyin had just said, although she had doubts, she didn’t ask any further questions.
"Princess, what is her identity?" After leaving the residence of the second prince, Maya was still a little confused.
The sixth princess glanced at her, "You will know her identity in a few days. She is not someone you can provoke."
This answer made Maya even more surprised. The words coming from the sixth princess, in her position, were very intriguing.
"Go down to be punished." After Alhatu returned to his residence and found out that his biological sister, the sixth princess, and Maya had been there, he was immediately furious. He ordered to strengthen the defense forces in the house and punished some of the servants. Even the butler was not spared.
After the sixth princess returned to the palace, she immediately went to see Du Lengcang. She told Du Lengcang about everything she had seen and heard.
"Since the Princess of Ling is so interesting, you should keep an eye on her for the time being. The emperor would not be ignorant of this, but he has made no move, clearly taking a wait-and-see attitude. I think Brukan and the National Master will not be able to resist taking out their anger on the Princess of Ling first. But you don’t need to worry, The National Master is not a fool, he won’t let Brukan act recklessly." Du Lengcang held the hand of sixth princess and reminded her, "Wait and see."
"What about Maya?" The sixth princess was still a little worried.
"Her father will not let her act recklessly." Du Lengcang comforted her with a smile.
The calm time passed quickly, and three days later, Alhatu finally encountered a big trouble.
Chapter 800: Chapter 800: Summoning (6)
The people following him immediately drew their weapons in unison when they heard him.
Too many had come, and they were regular soldiers; many were unconvinced, yet they harbored concerns and temporarily ceased their assault. However, they did not lower the weapons in their hands, hesitantly looking at all the guards and soldiers.
"Everyone, put down what you’re holding and listen to my words," Alhatu said, relieved to see the conflict had finally stopped, "This prince knows you hate the Prince of the Northern Land, and as warriors of the North Country, this prince shares your sentiments."
"Stop with the sentimentality," someone shouted defiantly, and the guards immediately prepared to rush out and take the heckler away for punishment.
Alhatu raised his hand to stop the guards and then gently asked the shouting person, "What makes you think this prince is being sentimental?"
"Chu Suifeng’s woman is hidden in your Residence; why don’t you hand her over so everyone can vent their anger?" The enraged person questioned without hesitation, having lost their reason.
"Just because the wife of the Prince resides in this prince’s Residence, you all started a commotion?" Alhatu’s smile on his face turned cold, "I ask you, why should our warriors go to attack the Northern Land?"
This question was sharp, and the people started glancing at each other, with no one willing to be the first to speak.
"If you won’t speak, then I will," Alhatu grew increasingly passionate, "Our warriors went in large numbers to attack the Northern Land, all in the hopes that everyone could live a better life. Our North Country is vast yet scarcely populated, a harsh, cold place. Although everyone works hard, it’s very difficult to have enough food in winter. No matter how hard we work, it cannot compare with the prosperity of Daqin. If we had enough food, spacious houses to live in, warm clothes to wear, would we still be willing to pay with our lives?"
"And what does that have to do with Chu Suifeng’s woman?" someone demanded.
"Good question," Alhatu replied with a cold laugh, "The climate and conditions of the Northern Land are similar to ours in North Country, but now they’ve successfully grown rice, sugar beets, and wheat, and even made rational use of milk and wool, turning them into coveted goods among nations. Do you know whose merit this is?"
The people started whispering among themselves; Alhatu was right. If they could eat their fill and have houses, who would want to sell their lives?
"Could it be that the Second Prince wants to use this woman as a hostage, to make Chu Suifeng reveal his planting methods?" someone boldly guessed.
Alhatu burst into hearty laughter, "Well thought, but still not quite there. Chu Suifeng doesn’t know how to grow crops; all the methods were thought of by the very person in the Wang Residence you’re looking for."
At this revelation, the entire place fell silent.
"The fallen warriors gambled with their lives, hoping the living kin would have a better life. An opportunity has come before us North Country folk, do you wish to extinguish it? Remember, the living are always more important than the dead," Alhatu proclaimed loudly.
Indeed, living surpassed all else. Even though the people of North Country were a warlike nation, no one wanted to survive more. No one had anticipated that Alhatu had kept the Prince’s wife in the Residence for such a reason.
Some people’s "weapons" clattered to the ground.
"Leave the Wang Residence immediately, and this prince will not hold the past against you. Otherwise, even if you are being used by others, this prince will not be lenient. This prince absolutely will not allow some people with ulterior motives to ruin the happy lives of all our North Country folk," Alhatu seized the moment, his tone ringing with force.
The troublemakers looked at each other again.
"We hope the Second Prince keeps his word," a burly man stepped forward first, throwing away the kitchen knife in his hand in front of Alhatu, "We commoners hope to see the good days you speak of arrive soon."