The Princess of Northern Land Chapter 846-850

Chapter 846: Chapter 846: The Fate of the Ma Family (3)
“As an official coming from the Capital City, after arriving in the Northern Land, my greatest impression was witnessing firsthand the transformation here over the past two years. All of you must have felt a great change in Feng City, but have you ever thought that without Princess Consort Ling, could your lives have been so prosperous?” Mei Hanqing also asked loudly.

There was a clamor around, and many people seemed to disagree with Mei Hanqing.

“Do you think I am exaggerating?” Mei Hanqing wasn’t in a hurry, “Most of the shops on the streets operate as though they have nothing to do with the Princess Consort. But have you ever considered, without the Princess Consort, could Feng City have attracted so many traders from all directions? After they came to Feng City, lodging, dining, sightseeing, taking carriage rides… as you earn money, have you ever thought of the Princess Consort’s kindness?”

The commoners, including the kneeling scholars on the ground, had almost never thought about this question.

“The free schooling was proposed by the Princess Consort, but where did the silver for the schools come from? It certainly didn’t fall from the sky. Thus, the Princess Consort devised the method of collecting taxes from the people and using it for the people. While you and your children benefit, have you ever felt gratitude towards the Princess Consort?” Mei Hanqing’s questioning words lingered in the air for a long time.

“The method of substituting beans for seeds was provided by the Princess Consort this year, and all the machinery running in the fields was designed by her. You are well-fed, and you earn silver from various professions. Have you ever felt gratitude towards the Princess Consort?” Si Jinyu stepped forward.

“Yes, each of you received the opportunity for free admission to school thanks to the Princess Consort’s benevolence, and yet you use the sour disposition of scholars to bully her. Have all your hearts been eaten by dogs? Without the Princess Consort, you are nothing.” A group of young girls stood up. They had just come over to support Lin Ziyin, determined to seek justice for her.