The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 540: War Begins (5)_1

Chapter 540: Chapter 540: War Begins (5)_1

The old lady felt she was getting old and could no longer manage her descendants’ affairs.

Li Yanran walked out of the courtyard with her teeth clenched and a gloomy expression. She was resentful of the old lady as Li Yanran is the old lady’s own granddaughter. Yet she was disappointed that the old lady would rather watch Prince Ling marry a peasant girl than help her become the prince’s wife. Why wouldn’t she harbor resentment?

Chu Suifeng and Lin Ziyin stood shoulder to shoulder, watching the adults and children bustling about in the field.

The Lin Family factory was on holiday. The men and women, young and old in the village could come to the field to harvest. Even Ma Xincai and the Huang family shamelessly came to do odd jobs. Lin Changshu and the others saw it but said nothing.

There were even more people from other villages who came to work. Many of them looked upon the heavy corn with admiration and desire. They couldn’t believe such crops could grow in this northern land. As this new crop had high yields, they thought they might buy some seeds to plant back home. If they grew these crops next year, everyone would no longer fear hunger.

"Spread the word, only peel the corn husk, do not strip the corn kernels." Lin Ziyin decreed.

"Yes, Miss." Yu Shaohui agreed and hurriedly passed the message.

The women of Shili Village were also very tough. They all wrapped their faces tightly with headscarves, revealing only their noses and eyes, and then sat in the open field, stripping the corn husks. The men chopped down the corn stalks to facilitate the mechanical cultivation of the land. For a moment, everyone from the cows, horses, and people went into battle, even the children were given leave to help, making Shili Village a bustling scene.

"Miss." During the break, a few people from other villages shyly squeezed over, "Do you need workers for harvesting rice and beans?"

"Yes." Lin Ziyin nodded.

Everyone cheered. Although they couldn’t enter the Lin Family’s factory, the Lin Family and the prince’s farms were vast. In addition to corn, there were also beans, rice, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. By the time they calculated, they would be busy for quite a while. After this busy period and receiving their wages, they wouldn’t have to worry about the whole winter. And as soon as spring arrives, Shili village and the prince’s farm would have work again. Although people from other villages envied the life in Shili Village, they dared not be jealous. After all, Shili Village is now the maternal home of the princess, so who would have the courage to compete with them?

Nevertheless, being close to Shili Village also has its advantages at least they can find work here. Days are getting better every day, and next year, as long as they perform well, Miss Lin would be willing to lead them in growing rice.

So, filled with anticipation for future life and gratitude, everyone who came to work from their homes worked like their lives depended on it, with not a single one daring to slack off.

Ma Xincai and the Huang Family didn’t dare to slack off even more. They were hoping to earn some spending money by doing these odd jobs. After these busy days, they could go up the mountain to pick pine nuts. Although it might be hard, at least they could have some extra money in their hands.

Ma Dalong and Madame Yan didn’t come. Firstly, the Lin Family wouldn’t use them, and secondly, Ma Dalong hadn’t done any manual labor for many years and wouldn’t be able to handle the work in the field.

Seeing the bustling crowds inside and outside the village, Madame Yan sat at the gate of her courtyard, feeling especially choked.

"High yield, truly high yield." Mei Hanqing held the large corn in his hand, with a constant smile on his face.

"Impressive." Wa Jie and his men were also busy. The strong men were so strong that the poles they carried bore the mark of their strength.

"Chug chug chug." A small tractor carrying a load of corn drove away.

"This thing is quite useful after all." Mei Hanqing craned his neck to look, "I can’t help but admire the princess."