The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 527: A Golden Phoenix Flies Out of the Grassy Nest (6)_1

Chapter 527: Chapter 527: A Golden Phoenix Flies Out of the Grassy Nest (6)_1

On the contrary, what Ma Dalang needed most right now was to find ways to please the Lin Family, so he could also be like the villagers and find work in the workshop.

After the last contest, Ma Dalang gave up any hope of obtaining the positions of shopkeeper or manager, knowing he was no match for the ones in the workshop. Therefore, he could only hope that the Lin Family would forget past grudges and allow him to work in the workshop.

The workers of the Lin Family earned more than two taels of silver a month, plus bonuses. Even the least compensated worker could earn at least twenty-five taels a year, which was slightly better than his previous salary as a shopkeeper in Feng City.

Moreover, once he entered the Lin Family’s workshop, there were many additional benefits. The vast farmlands of the Lin Family were enough to make his eyes red with envy. He didn’t understand why heaven favored Lin Ziyin so much, allowing her to cultivate rice and corn.

Every time Ma Dalang went out and saw the endless rice and corn fields of the Lin Family, he couldn’t help feel both envious and jealous.

Especially after Lin Ziyin became the princess, the Lin Family became even more extraordinary. No matter how you look at it, the Lin Family would undoubtedly rise to further prominence in the future. Sucking up to them would only bring benefits to the Ma Family and no drawbacks.

Ma Zhicai listened to the deafening sound of firecrackers outside, a scornful smile on his lips. Let them be complacent for now. Before long, Border City would become a battlefield, and Feng City would inevitably be affected. Perhaps, even Feng City’s fall was possible.

Envy made Ma Zhicai completely forget that he was a northerner. The only thing in his mind was how to tread on the Lin Family.

Ever since he returned from Feng City, he hadn’t seen his second uncle for a long time, nor had he contacted the Tatars, which made him a bit anxious.

But on second thought, it seemed that he had nothing to report to the lords in the north. How could he report trivial village matters to them?

"Boom!" A burst of deafening firecrackers interrupted his thoughts.

He looked out the window to see that the neighbors were setting off firecrackers.

It wasn’t their son-in-law’s homecoming, what were they elating about? Ma Zhicai sneered, a bunch of idiots. Did they think setting off firecrackers would turn the prince into their son-in-law?

Son-in-law? Ma Zhicai suddenly twitched. Had he forgotten something?

After sitting quietly in the room for a while, he suddenly stood up. He had it! He, Ma Zhicai, might be a petty figure with limited abilities, but sometimes even such a person could accomplish great things. Hmph, even a golden phoenix that hatched from a hen would reveal its true colors eventually and wouldn’t it still be a chicken!

"What are you up to?" As Ma Zhicai stepped out, Mrs. Yan spotted him.

Looking at Ma Zhicai with nervousness, despite being just a country woman, Mrs. Yan always held her head high. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have repeatedly made trouble for the Lin Family. Now that the Lin Family was in its heyday, she was afraid that Ma Zhicai would embarrass himself.

"I’m heading into town. You needn’t bother." Ma Zhicai answered impatiently.

"Why are you going to town again?" Mrs. Yan looked displeased. Ever since her husband lost his job as the secondary shopkeeper, their income had decreased significantly, and their life wasn’t as good as before. There wasn’t much money left for their son to fritter away. "We don’t have much silver left at home. It’s supposed to be for your schooling."

Regardless, Mrs. Yan had not given up. She still hoped that Ma Zhicai could return to the private school and earn her the title of a lady. The Lin Family’s prominence today had greatly stimulated her, and her dream had become even stronger.