Chapter 128 - New Plans_1
Guided by her, Si Jinhan took a closer look at the pulley system again. When he finished, his face was no longer marked by contempt but was instead full of solemnity. "What do you want with that piece of land in Heihe?"
Ziyin knew his suspicious nature was kicking in.
"I got a batch of seeds from traders in the Western Region. Everyone says that the most fertile land is the one with silt, so I want to give it a try." Looking for an excuse, Ziyin explained.
"Who told you that silt is the most fertile?" Si Jinhan glared at her like a leopard eyeing its prey, not at all lowering his guard.
"Strictly speaking, it’s something that I discovered myself." Lin Ziyin didn’t waver, "I incidentally discovered that crops planted on land covered with silt grow exceptionally well. So, I want to try it out. On the other hand, even if it fails, I won’t incur a significant loss. After all, land in Heihe is cheap and the Prince is considerate towards civilians, exempting them from three years of taxes. No matter what, I can plant something and earn back some revenue."
Ziyin acted like a shrewd and calculating farmer, slightly cunning and genuine. This successfully dispelled Si Jinhan’s suspicion.
"Wait here." After saying this, he carefully put away the manuscript from the table and stored it in his bosom. Not mentioning the matter of the land any further, he left in a hurry accompanied by a guard.
"Finally, that third son is gone. Just looking at him makes me uncomfortable." Zige appeared after he left.