I'm not a lord

Chapter 263 The Princess Who Was Completely Taken Over

Chloris sat upright at the table, holding a quill pen. Several lines of writing had been added to the yellow draft paper spread out on the table, but they were carefully circled and revised, as if every word needed to be weighed and carefully chosen.

This is a letter to Lynn, and she cannot afford to be careless in the slightest.

Just as she had figured out a key point and was about to take out a new sheet of paper to write, the maid suddenly knocked gently on the door: "Your Highness, it's lunchtime."

Upon hearing this, Chloris looked up at the window and saw that the sun was already high in the sky.

Is it that late?
She suddenly realized that since moving into the Green Lake County Castle, her sense of time had become increasingly blurred.

But this is not necessarily a bad thing.

During her time in Luhu County, she and her mother enjoyed a rare period of peace and quiet.

There's no need to worry about the bloodshed in the capital, nor about being captured by rebels in your sleep, nor about being imprisoned in a monastery to spend the rest of your life.

Although Lynn placed Chloris and her mother under 'house arrest' in Green Lake County, she did not completely restrict their freedom of movement.

As long as they are accompanied and monitored by guards, they can move freely within the county.

Chloris was very satisfied with Lynn's arrangements. She never thought of running away and had already decided that she belonged in White River Territory.

Her mother, Katharina, was completely captivated by the beautiful scenery of Green Lake County. Her favorite thing to do every day was to row a small boat on Green Lake and play with flocks of migratory birds.

Chloris often went boating with her mother, but she was more interested in the local estates in Green Lake County than the scenery.

Every two or three days, she would come to the village for on-site inspections, accompanied by her guards.

While in Amber Harbor, she owned several estates. As a princess, she naturally received education on how to manage estates and had some understanding of agricultural production.

For this reason, the various advanced tools and technologies that Lynn promoted in his territory deeply attracted Chloris.

On the grassland where autumn plowing was being carried out, she witnessed firsthand how the heavy plow cut through the soil like a hot knife, and she also learned the significance and role of autumn-sown grass seeds.

In the granary filled with grain, she also learned in detail about the average yield per mu in Green Lake County this year, as well as the relevant planting techniques that have helped to significantly increase the yield per mu.

After gaining a thorough and comprehensive understanding, Chloris became convinced that Lynn was implementing what could be called a great agricultural reform.

In the past year, the average yield per mu in Baiheling has nearly doubled, and the population that can be fed has naturally doubled as well.

If these tools and technologies could be extended to the entire North, the population of the Northern Kingdom would surely experience rapid growth.

In an era where population equates to national strength, the impact of agricultural reforms is enormous and far-reaching.

Chloris could have foreseen this.

Whenever Lynn conquered a region, he would promote these tools and technologies in that region.

The official school located in Heron County will continuously produce officials who are able to firmly carry out Lynn's will.

With his continued conquests, the entire North will enter a completely new era.

Chloris was more curious about where Lynn learned all this agricultural knowledge.
As far as she knew, even the more advanced South had not yet mastered such a comprehensive and advanced agricultural system.

Chloris wrote down everything she saw and heard in the letter, along with her insights and curiosity, and regularly reported back to Lynn.

In addition to focusing on territory development, she also paid close attention to changes in the situation in the North.

Through the various official documents delivered by the post stations, she was able to keep abreast of the situation in the North and included her analysis of the current situation in her letters.

Once she received Lynn's reply, she would always eagerly open it and read it word by word, afraid of missing anything.

To her slight regret, Lynn's wording in the letter was a bit too formal, lacking some of the phrases that would excite a young girl to blush.

Chloris glanced at the sun outside the window, then turned to the maid and said, "Let Mother eat first; I need to finish this letter."

After saying that, she bent down and began writing furiously.

About fifteen minutes later, the sound of hurried footsteps approaching the door interrupted her thoughts.

Slightly annoyed, she put down the quill and looked up, saying, "Don't come in, I'm almost finished."

But as soon as she finished speaking, the door was pushed open, and Lynn, wearing a brown mink cloak, walked into the room with a smile: "It's not good to get hungry. You don't need to write a letter. You might as well talk to me in person."

"Your Excellency!" Chloris was completely surprised to find that the person urging her to eat was none other than the Earl himself, whom she had been longing for.

More than a month had passed since they parted ways in White Bear County, and this was the first time she had seen Lynn.

Chloris excitedly stood up, took quick little steps to Lynn, and opened her arms as if to throw herself into his embrace.

But when she got close, Chloris slammed on the brakes. She suddenly realized that she and Lynn had not yet established a real relationship.

Would rushing into his arms displease him?

But the next second, Lynn pulled Chloris into his arms: "What are you hesitating about? You're not thinking of running away, are you?"

Chloe stepped into Lynn's arms, feeling the warmth of his wool coat like the autumn sun, and the deep masculine scent in the warmth of the sun captivated her.

Perhaps Lynn's charm was too high, comparable to that of a male succubus.

"My lord, I am already your prisoner, and there is no way to escape."

Unbeknownst to her, Chloe's heart and soul were now completely attached to Lynn, and the shyness in her voice even startled her.

Where did my princess composure go?

Chloris, you should be more composed!

But now that things have come to this, she can't care about any of that.

Besides, the Urenis dynasty is gone, and she's just a fallen princess of the former dynasty. Can modesty put food on the table?
After a passionate encounter, the satisfied former princess sat on Lynn's lap, tidying her disheveled clothes.

After she had eaten and drunk her fill, she finally had time to think about why Lynn had suddenly appeared in Green Lake County, and tentatively asked, "Sir, is war about to break out in the north?"

Lynn reached out and smoothed a strand of hair at her temple, then pinched the tip of her fair nose and teased, "Couldn't it be that I just wanted to come and see my precious captive?"

"Surely you don't need to bring hundreds of troops to see prisoners?" Chloris had sharp eyes; she had already spotted the military flags fluttering outside the castle.

Lynn carried her aside, coughed lightly, and his smile gradually faded: "The wasteland people are already on their way, and they should arrive in White Bear County in two or three days."

Chloris stared at Lynn for a moment, then squinted and asked, "Sir, are you going to use White Bear County as bait to lure these barbarians into a trap?"

It was not difficult for Chloris to reach this conclusion.

Back in White Bear County, she had carefully observed the local terrain and even saw the castles and manors that were being fortified. Even the Duke of the Swamp, who had gathered the strength of the entire territory, couldn't manage to cross the mountains and pursue the Wildlings back then, and Lynn probably couldn't either.

Ultimately, Lynn's current territory consists of only two counties, and his military strength is at most a few thousand soldiers.

To wipe out the deserters in one fell swoop, the only way is to lure them into attacking on their own initiative.

Lynn said seriously, "That's exactly what I think. Although the wasteland people are backward, they are not stupid. If we want to lure them out of the wasteland, we can't do it without paying a price."

This time, Lynn brought all his troops with him on his northward journey, except for the third brother who was stationed in Turbulent County, including three hundred militiamen from the city.

Lynn's battle strategy was very simple: first, throw out the tempting bait of White Bear County to lure in as many tens of thousands of deserters as possible.

Once the fish take the bait, he lowers the landing net and catches them alive.

Now he has brought the entire army to Green Lake County ahead of schedule.

Although this place is only separated from Baixiong County by a single county called Qiantan, it is actually more than a hundred kilometers away. As long as intelligence is blocked along the way, the wild people's reconnaissance capabilities will obviously not be able to detect the existence of this army.

For Lynn's army, 100 kilometers was only a two-day march.

To ensure the success of this dumpling feast, he even summoned all the armed merchant ships in Sanhe City.

When the war begins, these merchant ships will be fully loaded with Joseph the Fourth Prince's eight hundred infantrymen and sail upstream to land north of White Bear County.

When the salt mine was first discovered last year, Lynn conducted detailed surveys in the forests north of White Bear County and even planned to build a salt transport road from the mine directly to the riverbank.

Later, in order to strengthen the control over the private salt trade in the territory, Lynn shelved the road construction plan.

This route was exactly the route Joseph the Fourth Prince would take, allowing him to reach the salt mines via the shortest route and cut off the escape route of the wasteland people fleeing north.

After listening to Lynn's general plan, Chloris replied, "With your bravery, defeating the barbarians is a natural outcome. I wish you a great victory in advance."

The two then left the study together and went downstairs to the dining room for lunch.

The former queen, Katharina, was quite sensible and had already finished her lunch hastily and gone out boating.

After finishing his lunch, Lynn did not stay in the castle, but instead mounted his horse and inspected Green Lake County.

This territory has the best agricultural foundation in the entire territory, with fertile soil and a network of waterways. The former lord, Bogdan, also managed the territory very well, and the water conservancy projects in each manor were dredged every year without ever being neglected.

After receiving advanced tools and technology from Lynn, the local agricultural development level has soared, and this year's average yield per acre is the most outstanding among the six counties.

After touring the castle and meeting with local officials, Lynn returned to the castle in the evening.

Chloris and her mother were waiting at the table early, just waiting for him to come back so they could start eating.

Before the meal, Katarina once again expressed her sincere gratitude to Lynn.

She was very pleased with the scenery of Green Lake Territory and hoped to live in the castle for a long time.

Lynn glanced at Chloris and replied, "As I said before, I have already given this castle to Chloris, and I believe she will allow it."

Lynn felt only admiration and sympathy for this rather beautiful former queen, and had no other thoughts.

He has too many women around him, so one more won't make a difference. Besides, he still has to consider Chloris's attitude.

After dinner, Lynn went to the bathroom on the third floor of the castle for a bath.

Neither the mother nor the daughter had ever stayed in this bedroom on the third floor; it was clearly reserved specifically for him.

After taking a bath, Lynn went downstairs in a bathrobe and immediately saw the princess's maid standing in front of the bedroom door.

The maid stood there timidly, like a guiding nightlight for him.

Lynn smiled, strode forward, pushed open the door, and the warm aroma emanating from the fireplace wafted towards him.

At first glance, Chloris, who had finished dressing up, sat on the edge of the bed with her head down, her half-wet golden hair hanging down along the beautiful curve of her shoulders and neck.

Seeing Lynn push the door open and enter, Chloris stood up nervously, her full, fair legs tightly intertwined: "My lord, I..."

Lynn walked calmly to Chloris, picked the girl up in his arms, and continued his work that he hadn't finished during the day.

Although they were not married, he still managed to completely take advantage of Chloris.

In Lynn's view, this was like receiving the victory reward in advance.

Two days later, at dusk, Augusta, the chieftain of the Rift Valley tribe, led his warriors to the salt mines north of White Bear County.

Upon receiving the news, Elder Hafdan of the High Cliff tribe had already led his miners to their manor in the county.

The salt mine was deserted, with only mining tools scattered around.

Augusta stayed overnight at the salt mine and ordered his warriors to thoroughly plunder it.

There was no other way; the people in the wilderness were so poor that even finding a cheap shovel could make them ecstatic.

Just as Augusta was inspecting the salt-making tools with a torch, a warrior from the tribe came running up to him carrying a large sack: "Chief, I found a sack of rye! I tasted it, and it's still edible!"

Augusta immediately ordered, "Use this earthenware pot to cook porridge, so that everyone can taste the flavor of rye porridge!"

Salt is also a rare commodity in the wilderness, and the people usually rely on the blood of wild animals to replenish their salt levels.

The salt residue left in the earthenware pots used for salt production became the best seasoning.

As the aroma of rye porridge wafted through the camp, Augusta could clearly hear the sounds of people swallowing their saliva.

He couldn't help but feel heartbroken for his people.

What a terrible life our people lived in the past! It was so miserable!
Before distributing the porridge, Augusta emphasized again: "Fellow tribesmen, remember the bowl of hot porridge you drink today, because you will soon get used to its taste. Tomorrow, tomorrow we will head south!"
Those bastards from the High Cliff tribe have enjoyed their good days for far too long. We'll make them feel the chill of death and take everything away from them completely!

To be honest, Gaoya tribe only joined Lin En this year, and they've only had about six months of good life.

Even this was achieved through hard work in mining and salt refining.

"Go south, go south, go south!"

Inside the makeshift camp, the greedy howls of the Rift Valley warriors echoed through the night sky.

The next day, at the crack of dawn, Augusta gathered 15,000 'warriors' from seven divisions, who surged southwards towards White Bear County like hungry wolves descending a mountain.

The remaining tens of thousands of women and children were left behind in the salt mines and did not go south with the men.

(End of this chapter)