Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 110 The Mature Woman Jing Ni Takes the Initiative
The next day.

As dawn broke over the eastern horizon, Zhao Gao led his men to the residence of the Lord of Yangquan to confiscate his property.

When Lord Yangquan, Mi Ling, was awakened, all the valuables in his mansion had been moved away.

Lord Yangquan was furious but dared not speak out after witnessing this scene.

After a long while, he struggled to get off the bed and limped toward Zhao Gao.

"Eunuch Zhao."

"Come so early?"

Lord Yangquan asked with a forced smile.

He appeared respectful, but inwardly he was very disgusted.

Why couldn't they wait a few days before raiding our house?

Let him recover properly from his injury?
"I was supposed to come last night, but considering how suddenly it happened, I delayed until this morning."

"Have you found a new place to live yet?"

Zhao Gao smiled sternly.

He is one of Ying Zheng's men, so he doesn't need to flatter the people of Huayang Palace!

"of course."

Lord Yangquan replied without hesitation.

Actually, he hasn't sent anyone to look for a new place to live yet.

……

After a stick of incense.

Lord Yangquan was expelled from his residence.

Lord Yangquan looked displeased as the plaque bearing the four large characters "Yangquan Jun Fu" was removed.

"My Lord".

"The Empress Dowager has found you a new place to stay. Please come with me!"

A guard in black rushed up to Lord Yangquan and said in a low voice.

"it is good."

Lord Yangquan said irritably.

He will never forget the humiliation he suffered today!
Zhao Gao, Ying Zheng, Xu Lin, you lot just wait for me!

……

Half an hour later.

Huayang Palace.

"Mi Ling has moved to a new place?"

Empress Dowager Huayang looked at her confidante and asked.

His confidant nodded.

"He didn't throw a tantrum when Zhao Gao went to confiscate his property, did he?"

Empress Dowager Huayang pressed for an answer.

"No."

The confidant shook his head.

Empress Dowager Huayang's phoenix eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction upon hearing this, and then she dismissed her confidant.

As long as things calm down with Mi Ling, her plan will be easier to implement.

In her view, you can't put all your eggs in one basket.

So she has two plans.

First, they bet on Princess Mi Yu of Chu and Prince Fu Su of Qin.

Mi Yu was obedient and beautiful, and she gave birth to Fusu early, so she had the opportunity to become the queen and the future empress dowager.

Although Fusu was young, he loved reading and was not mischievous at all, which was completely different from Mi Ling when she was young. Therefore, Fusu had the opportunity to be made crown prince and succeed to the throne.

Second, bet on Changping Jun.

Lord Changping was a prince of Chu. Although he served in Qin, he could return to Chu to inherit the throne should things change in the future.

In recent years, Lord Changping has been secretly supporting farmers. He is the complete opposite of Mi Ling. He is not only cautious but also has real talent. Lord Changping's ability to be enfeoffed as a lord in Qin was not largely due to Empress Dowager Huayang.

If the state of Chu were to change in the future, and Qin failed to unify the world, allowing Chu to gain an advantage, she would still be in an invincible position.

Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Huayang smiled and gently stroked the intricate patterns on her phoenix skirt, then ordered someone to bring Mi Yu over.

Unlike Lü Buwei, Empress Dowager Huayang was extremely extravagant in both her clothing and her daily meals, even surpassing Zhao Ji in extravagance.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Mi Yu arrived at Huayang Palace.

"Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects!"

Mi Yu placed her hands on her waist and bowed gracefully to Empress Dowager Huayang.

"No gift."

"There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to be so formal."

"Come, come before your great-aunt!"

Empress Dowager Huayang, dressed in a black and gold phoenix dress, smiled and waved her hand.

Although she is a woman, her cunning and methods are more formidable than most men!
"it is good."

Mi Yu nodded slightly.

Then, lifting her skirt, she walked towards Empress Dowager Huayang.

"You all go down."

Empress Dowager Huayang looked at the maid beside her and gave the order.

"promise!"

The maids immediately obeyed and withdrew.

"I wonder why my great-aunt has suddenly summoned Yu'er?"

"Yu'er heard that her great-uncle was..."

After the maids had gone far away, Mi Yu sat upright beside Empress Dowager Huayang and blinked her beautiful eyes as she asked. Before she could finish speaking, Empress Dowager Huayang interrupted her.

"This matter has nothing to do with Mi Ling."

"His home was raided; it was entirely his own fault."

"The Qin Dynasty is founded on law; sparing his life is already an act of leniency beyond the law!"

Empress Dowager Huayang said with a serious expression.

Although she is protective of her own, she doesn't blindly protect them.

Seeing that Empress Dowager Huayang was very angry, Mi Yu dared not mention Mi Ling's matter again.

"Your great-aunt summoned you today to talk to you about Fusu and the King."

After a few breaths, Empress Dowager Huayang placed her hand on Mi Yuhao's wrist and said with a smile.

Having served King Xiaowen of Qin for many years, she knew how a woman could win the heart of a monarch.

"Your Majesty's diligence in governing is a good thing."

"Don't hold a grudge because of this."

"If the king comes to see you one day, you must serve him attentively and observe his words and expressions."

"No pain, no gain. Once Fusu is made crown prince, you will be queen and the head of the harem. So you must learn to be patient."

"You must be able to endure loneliness and also control your temper."

"..."

Empress Dowager Huayang gently instructed.

"Your Majesty, I will remember this."

Mi Yu nodded vigorously.

"How is Fusu doing lately?"

Why didn't you bring him along?

After a cup of tea, Empress Dowager Huayang asked.

"Fusu has been reading for several hours every day lately."

“If my great-aunt misses him, I will bring him over another day.”

Mi Yu replied.

"it is good."

"Reading is a good thing."

"But we must also make him take care of his health; the late king is an example of that."

Empress Dowager Huayang nodded, then immediately offered a reminder.

The former king he spoke of was King Zhuangxiang of Qin, Ying Yiren, who died young at the age of thirty-five.

"it is good!"

Mi Yu nodded.

"Don't leave today at noon. Have lunch with your great-aunt."

Empress Dowager Huayang smiled through her phoenix eyes.

Mi Yu, who was not good with words, nodded again.

She was the complete opposite of the willful and capricious Princess Honglian; she was very bad at refusing.

……

the other side.

Xianyang, Xu Mansion.

Xu Lin was telling Jingni and Yingtao the story of Journey to the West while watching Yingtao walk around the room.

Cherry nearly fell several times, but Xu Lin and Jing Ni did not intervene.

In Xu Lin and Jing Ni's view, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality, so they should not spoil Cherry too much.

After a cup of tea, Cherry got tired and lay down on the animal skin mat to rest.

Cherry fell asleep quickly.

Seeing this, Xu Lin stopped telling the story of Journey to the West, picked up his teacup, took a big gulp of cool tea, and then pulled Jing Ni into his arms.

Li Wu wouldn't let him leave last night, so he didn't sleep with Jing Ni last night.

"Do you miss your husband?"

Xu Lin asked gently.

Jingni remained silent upon hearing this, instead blushing as she answered.

Upon seeing this, Xu Lin's eyebrows furrowed with delight. He closed the bamboo window, used his hand as a pillow, and comfortably lay down on the soft couch.

He likes to be passive.

Upon seeing this, Jingni glanced back at Cherry, afraid of waking her up and letting her see something she shouldn't.

Seeing that Cherry was sleeping soundly, Jingni pursed her thin lips, swept her waterfall-like hair behind her back, and began to 'take'.

……

Less than half an hour later.

Just as Jing Ni was about to start her 'second playthrough', Li Ji's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"gentlemen."

“There is a young woman named Bai outside who requests an audience.”

Li Ji stood as straight as a pine tree and solemnly reported.

She didn't knock because she heard Jingni's rapid breathing, so she stopped three steps away from the wooden door.

"A girl surnamed Bai?"

Xu Lin frowned and slowly released Jing Ni's hand.

"Take her to the study first."

After a brief pause, Xu Lin said.

"it is good."

Li Ji nodded and led Bai Qi's daughter, Bai Yousi, to the study.

(End of this chapter)