The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 401 Fire Bull Formation(6)_1

Chapter 401: Chapter 401 Fire Bull Formation(6)_1

Si Jinhan scrunched up his nose in silence, and immediately stopped whispering ill of Lin Ziyin behind her back.

The meal concluded in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. The merchants took their own required goods with Lin Family’s unique credentials, all volunteering to take their leave to restock.

The Lin Family’s residence became quiet once again.

"What news have you gathered?" Chu Suifeng asked directly after returning to Lin Ziyin’s study.

Luo Yan glanced at Lin Ziyin in the room and fell silent.

"I’ll excuse myself for a moment." Lin Ziyin was not naive. Seeing Luo Heng’s reaction, she knew he didn’t trust her and immediately offered to step out.

"She’s one of us; speak plainly." Chu Suifeng prodded impatiently, grabbing Lin Ziyin’s arm as she was about to leave.

At those words, Luo Yan was momentarily taken aback.

Si Jinhan’s facial expression turned even more solemn, the Prince was not a man to be taken lightly, his words clearly held a deeper meaning.

Despite Chu Suifeng’s complete trust, Lin Ziyin did not appreciate it. Having clear understanding of her abilities, if she were a man, and born into nobility at that, she wouldn’t hide her talents. But as it stands, being a poor woman, involving her in political affairs, she believed, might not be good for the Lin family.

"Sit down." Chu Suifeng didn’t give Lin Ziyin the chance to refuse, dragging her down beside him, then coldly regarded Luo Yan.

Luo Yan and Si Jinhan both inwardly flinched. For many years, they hadn’t seen Chu Suifeng look at them with such eyes. Normally, those cold-eyed glances were reserved for enemies. Today, Luo Yan’s unintentional words had evidently touched a raw nerve in Chu Suifeng.

"Prince." Lin Ziyin was annoyed as Chu Suifeng’s firm grasp kept her there.

"In Tatar, although the Second Prince Alhatu disagrees with the aggressive expansionist plans put forth by the Crown Prince, the Monarch of the North Country supports the Crown Prince, moreover, the Crown Prince is advised by the State Preceptor, and there is much support for him in the Imperial Court. A spy in Feng City has leaked the shortage of military funds and supplies in the Northern Land, now, the State Preceptor and the Crown Prince are training troops for a winter assault." Having established Lin Ziyin as a trusting party by the Prince, Luo Yan did not hesitate to share the intelligence he acquired. "According to the spies, the State Preceptor is currently practicing the Fire Bull Formation."

After airily sharing the information he obtained, Luo Yan stopped talking and took a sip from his cup.

Lin Ziyin, who initially struggled to leave and was somewhat angry at Chu Suifeng’s forceful restraint, sat down silently after hearing Luo Yan’s words.

The Lin Family couldn’t do without the Northern Land, the survival and changes in the Northern Land directly affected the Lin Family’s development. And Chu Suifeng was her business partner. For both public and private reasons, Lin Ziyin didn’t want any trouble in the Northern Land, or...

At this thought, she glanced at Chu Suifeng, hoping even more so that there would be no mishap with Chu Suifeng, the ruler of the Northern Land.

"A trained ox isn’t scared of loud drumming or firecrackers. With its thick hide, stout horns, and sturdy hooves, it will surely prove a tough fight." Luo Yan stated with some concern.

"What the Tatars have in abundance is oxen, a herd of trained oxen, effectively equate to a group of valiant soldiers." All mirth disappeared from Si Jinhan’s face, replaced with absolute seriousness. "I once sent someone to observe their training, ordinary weapons don’t even scratch them, instead, those who attack end up dead beneath their hooves, enraged by their assailants."