The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 851 Revenge (1)

Chapter 851: Chapter 851 Revenge (1)

The Bao Family’s matriarch slapped Da Gouzi across the face, "He is your father, he wronged the Northern Land, wronged the Prince and Princess, wronged Shili Village, but he has never wronged you, never wronged our family."

Tears streamed endlessly down Da Gouzi’s face.

"You did the right thing," Ma Erlang finally let his tears fall too. When he knew that it was the Bao Family’s matriarch who had betrayed him, his hatred for her was bone-deep. But now, he didn’t hate anymore; she had done the right thing. The life he’d led was like walking on the blade of a knife, and it was only a matter of time before his identity would be exposed and he’d be plunged into hell. His death was no big deal; after all, these years in the North Country, he had lived worse than pigs and dogs. The people of the North Country looked down on him and took out their anger on him whenever they pleased.

To survive, he had trained desperately every day. With the Bao Family’s matriarch exposing him, he no longer had to live a life of constant fear, he could finally sleep peacefully, and no longer had to worry about his children being implicated.

"Live a good life, settle down peacefully in the village from now on. Don’t follow in my footsteps. As long as you bear no ill will towards others, the villagers won’t harm you. Even if they say some unpleasant words, do not take them to heart; consider it atonement for your father." A dying man’s words are kind, and this, applied to Ma Erlang, seemed quite fitting.

"Dad," Da Gouzi wrapped his arms around him and wailed loudly, while Ergouzi cried even harder, struggling to catch his breath.

"Take the children and go. Don’t write anything on my grave to avoid complicating things for them," Ma Erlang wept as he gave his instructions. Death was terrifying, but he also felt an inexplicable sense of liberation. "Xincai, my nephew’s wife, if you have the time, take care of them now and then. The children will always remember your kindness. You are good people, and with you looking after them, I can rest in peace when I’m gone."

"Uncle, whatever we can do to help, we certainly will," Ma Xincai was still a bit frightened, afraid of Chu Suifeng’s blame. But Lady Huang readily agreed.

Even the Prince and Princess had spared the Bao Family’s matriarch and her two daughters; helping them in a moment of crisis wouldn’t make the Princess think they were heartless or unjust. Besides, the two children really did seem pitiable, and lending a hand shouldn’t be a big problem.

Tears streamed unceasingly from the Bao Family’s matriarch’s eyes, impossible to fully wipe away.

"Take them and go, let me depart this world with some peace of mind," Ma Erlang turned his head away, refusing to look at the Bao Family’s matriarch again.

With her head bowed, amidst the people’s scornful yet sympathetic gazes, the Bao Family’s matriarch led the two children away step by step.

"Take the silver with you," Lin Ziyin said indifferently, "No matter how this silver came to be, it’s still a testament to a father’s and husband’s dedication to his family. Take it."

The Bao Family’s matriarch turned to give her a deep, long look, then went to carefully gather the package on the ground. Pulling the two children with her, she gave Lin Ziyin three deep kowtows.

Lin Ziyin understood what the Bao Family’s matriarch meant; she wasn’t kowtowing to the Princess of the Northern Land but to Lin Ziyin, to the Lin Family. With this, the grievance between the Ma Family’s second branch and the Lin Family was resolved.

The elder did not speak, accepting the Bao Family’s matriarch’s apology on behalf of the Lin Family. From now on, he would hold no grudge against her, a weak woman.

"The Lin Family will save some seedlings for you, let these two children go to school. With education, they’ll understand what’s right. You must also guide them well," the elder finally spoke.

The Bao Family’s matriarch looked up, her eyes suddenly brimming with tears.

"Rise. When I go back, I will have the villagers help you flatten the land, getting ready to plant rice when spring comes," Lou Zheng sighed. With the Lin Family’s statement, he was speaking on behalf of the villagers. From today on, the village would no longer ostracize her, nor bring up the matter of Ma Erlang again.