The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 815: Connection (7)

Chapter 815: Chapter 815: Connection (7)

Having endured so much in North Country, Chu Suifeng finally arrived. Although the two had only been apart for a little over a month, Lin Ziyin felt as though she had left that man for far too long.

Yes, today in the restaurant, she had finally managed to make a connection with Chu Suifeng’s people.

Deep-fried ice cream and "Birds Returning to their Nest," these two dishes were ones she had taught her own people to make, and no restaurants had yet introduced these new styles. If the names of the two dishes could still be called a coincidence, then the pinyin for ’Honglin’ written on the menu left no doubt that the restaurant was backed by Chu Suifeng’s people.

Because she had hope, the usually calm Lin Ziyin found it almost impossible to stay put.

That night, too excited to sleep, she tossed and turned in bed until the third watch of the night when she finally closed her eyes and drifted off.

The next morning, to her surprise, the sixth Princess came over again with guards and maids in tow.

"We only got halfway through the market yesterday; let’s go out for another stroll today and stop by the Silver Building to pick out some accessories for you. The jewelry you wear is quite plain," the sixth Princess invited enthusiastically.

Lin Ziyin glanced at the string of beads around her neck and sighed inwardly. A nation truly has its own cultural heritage; reflect on the jewelry and clothes from the Northern Land, not a single one is anything less than flashy.

Even with this string of beads she wore, which had turquoise and rubies, it was still considered plain by the sixth Princess.

Well, since she was leaving anyway, she might as well let the Princess have her way.

With a resigned attitude, Lin Ziyin joined the sixth Princess in the carriage once more.

"Wait." Lin Ziyin, who had been gazing at the scenery outside from the carriage, suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the passing crowd. He moved hastily, quickly turning into a Residence. "Whose house is that?"

Lin Ziyin asked the sixth Princess, pointing at the Residence.

"A bit farther from here, it’s where Brukan stays," the sixth Princess replied with a disdainful tone.

Brukan’s Residence? Why would Ma Erlang appear in his Residence?

Supposedly having no connection with one another, yet they ended up in the same place. Lin Ziyin instantly recognized a conspiracy.

Being astute, she quickly surmised the cause and effect.

After Ma Erlang was wanted, he vanished without a trace. Turned out, he fled to North Country and even became Brukan’s lackey. Perhaps all the news from Shili Village, including her every move, had been leaked by Ma Erlang.

Of course, with Ma Erlang’s abilities, he certainly couldn’t have carried out such an extensive plan alone. There must be someone else in Feng City who he was collaborating with. Who could it be? It seemed necessary to investigate thoroughly upon her return.

"The Silver Building is just ahead," the sixth Princess said with a smile.

Lin Ziyin’s train of thought was interrupted, and she looked up with a smile, "Jewelry and such, I don’t really care for."

"How can a woman not care for jewelry? No matter, I am definitely going to buy several pieces today," the sixth Princess answered with a hearty laugh.

They got out of the carriage, and the Shopkeeper from the Silver Building, seeing the grand entourage of maids and numerous guards, hurriedly came out to greet them personally, "My guests, what do you need? This lowly one will definitely bring out the best goods from our store for you to choose from."

"Prepare a private room for us, bring all the best goods there," commanded the sixth Princess boldly.

"Yes, I’ll prepare everything right away," the Shopkeeper said, knowing from their manner that they were not concerned about spending and were big clients. His enthusiasm grew even greater.

Most of the guards stayed outside the Silver Building, with only a few close-protection guards and maids accompanying them upstairs.

Lin Ziyin wasn’t bothered; these guards might be said to be protecting her, but it wouldn’t be incorrect to say they were keeping watch over her.

The Monarch of North Country and Alhatu had been on guard against Chu Suifeng sending people to abduct someone.

Never expecting to become such a "delicious treat" herself one day, Lin Ziyin sighed inwardly.

"Bitch." Just as she and the sixth Princess had reached the second floor, they heard a familiar voice—it was Maya. "I don’t believe the Emperor would let Lin Ziyin, that bitch, become the second Prince’s principal wife."

What? Lin Ziyin’s face changed dramatically upon hearing this news.

The face of the sixth Princess turned even uglier, and just as she was about to barge in, Lin Ziyin stopped her with an outstretched hand, coldly.

The sixth Princess smiled bitterly; if she were to rush in to stop Maya from speaking further, it would only show her own insecurity. If she didn’t go in, she was afraid that Maya, that fool, might blurt out something even more "earth-shattering."

"It’s true, it’s the news from the palace. However, the Emperor hasn’t specifically decided which Prince she will be the principal wife to, His Majesty seems to want all the Princes to compete on their own merits. But as things stand, the second Prince is the crowd favorite," a woman responded respectfully.

"I don’t believe it, I can’t believe that Du Lengcang’s Empress would consent," Maya’s voice was filled with anger and sobs.

"Everyone outside is saying that the Princess Consort of the Prince of Ling can change the livelihood of our North Country’s people. If the second Prince takes her as the principal wife..." The rest of the sentence was left unspoken, but whether it was Maya inside the room or Lin Ziyin outside, they both understood.

So this was the Monarch of North Country’s plan; Lin Ziyin trembled with anger.