The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 715: Panic (5)_1

Chapter 715: Chapter 715: Panic (5)_1

The powers that be would never oppress an individual who posed no threat excessively.

This is why Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui were willing to yield to Chu Suifeng.

Now that Prince Ling had another money-making strategy, Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui were even less inclined to offend him.

"Prince Ling’s Consort, I visited Shili Village a few days ago," Chu Suifeng considered his words carefully, deciding to be straightforward with his intentions. "I find the merchandise produced by the Lin Family quite appealing. I wonder if Prince Ling’s Consort could convince young master Lin to grant me the exclusive dealership in Jiangnan?"

Prince Rui grumbled under his breath about Chu Suifeng’s cunning as he voiced his intentions first.

"By chance, I too, have an interest in doing business with the Lin Family. Prince Ling’s Consort, you mustn’t overlook me." He also came forward and stated his intentions.

King Chu’s face was full of smiles; it was better to be frank. They already knew each other’s thoughts anyway, so there was no way they could hide them.

Lin Ziyin rolled her eyes slightly, it seemed they both took her for a fool. "I’m sorry, but my big brother and grandfather are the ones who handle the Lin Family’s business. If both of the princes wish to collaborate with our family, there’s no need to consult me. The Lin Family’s business is open to all customers. As long as customers provide the requisite grain, they can receive ample merchandise. It’s a well-known fact."

Seeing her smiling face, both King Chu and Prince Rui were taken aback and dared not to underestimate her anymore.

The Consort of Prince Ling was indeed a formidable player. Her straightforward manner bore no trace of a peasant girl, she managed to shirk responsibility effortlessly with a few words.

On the contrary, with mere few sentences, Lin Ziyin managed to give Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui the impression that she was a shrewd and tenacious businesswoman, not to be underestimated.

Chu Suifeng put on a bitter smile and played the victim card again, "Prince Ling’s Consort must be joking. Of course, I’m aware of the Lin family’s standards. But the Emperor has decreed that no grain is allowed to be traded. I dare not disobey the Emperor’s order."

"Should we convert the grain into silver?" Prince Rui immediately added.

Lin Ziyin replied indifferently, "How coincidental, the Lin Family’s merchandise must be exchanged for grain, that’s also the prince’s directive. As a consort, I naturally follow the prince. And the Lin Family is my maternal family, also part of the Northern Land populace. Who would dare to disregard the prince’s orders?"

Lin Ziyin’s counterattack was splendidly done, using their own logic against them.

"The Prince Ling Residence..." Chu Suifeng tried to negotiate again, unwilling to give up.

"Are both of you displeased with me?" At this moment, Chu Suifeng silently positioned himself in front of them.

This was it, it seemed like their plans for today were going to fall apart!

The faces of Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui changed immediately.

"The prince arrives right on time. Both King Chu and Prince Rui intend to do business with our Lin Family, and the business also includes half of the prince’s share. You may sit down and discuss." Lin Ziyin quickly absolved herself.

Negotiate, my foot! Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui were now certain that Prince Ling’s consort was truly a cunning little vixen.

Chu Suifeng’s face darkened tremendously, causing panic in Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui. It seemed that Chu Suifeng was about to get tough again. Regardless of their noble status and powerful strength, what did it matter? Even a dragon wouldn’t lord over a snake in its own home. In the Northern Land, Chu Suifeng was, in harsh words, their ruler.

"No grain, then no deal. Are you trying to starve me? Let me tell you, without grain, don’t even think about it. Want to vent your frustrations on me since you can’t disobey the decree? Do I look like an easy target to you?" Before Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui could think of a countermeasure, Chu Suifeng flatly denied them. His beautiful peach blossom eyes scanned Chu Suifeng and Prince Rui sharply, similar to an eagle-eye.