Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 125 Zhao Ji, who speaks haltingly

"My subordinates don't know either."

Red Date shook its head.

"I must personally visit to express my gratitude!"

Zhao Ji leaned back, looked towards the Xu residence, and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Hongzao hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

She feared that if Zhao Ji stayed at the Xu residence for too long, it would attract gossip.

But Zhao Ji was clearly determined; could she possibly persuade her otherwise?

"promise!"

With this thought in mind, Hongzao respectfully accepted the order and drove to the Xu residence.

Before long, Zhao Ji arrived at the Xu residence.

Xu Lin was playing chess with Jing Ni in his bedroom at that moment.

Upon learning that Zhao Ji had arrived, Xu Lin frowned slightly and then instructed Li Ji to take Zhao Ji to the study.

"Meet the Queen Mother!"

Xu Lin entered the study and bowed to Zhao Ji.

"No gift."

Zhao Ji said without turning her head.

After speaking, she took the initiative and sat down diagonally in the main seat.

Then he winked at the red dates, signaling them to go down first.

"I wonder what brings the Empress Dowager on this sudden visit?"

Xu Lin asked in confusion.

"I've come to thank you."

Zhao Ji answered without hesitation.

After saying that, she pointed to the cushion in front of her, gesturing for Xu Lin to sit down and talk, so he wouldn't be so far away from her.

"Thank you?"

Xu Lin frowned.

"Correct!"

"The high-speed waterwheel saved countless grains. As the mother of the nation, how can I turn a blind eye?"

Zhao Ji nodded.

Then she poured herself a bottle of fruit wine.

"Sir, don't you dislike drinking?"

Zhao Ji's eyes darkened slightly after smelling the fruit wine.

Then she lifted her skirt and put her feet under the table.

"Yan Ling Ji occasionally takes a sip or two."

"Sometimes you can use it when cooking."

Xu Lin sat cross-legged and explained.

Zhao Ji suddenly realized and took a sip of fruit wine.

Immediately afterwards, Jingni carried a large plate of melons, fruits, and candied fruits into the study.

"Meet the Queen Mother."

Jing Ni bowed slightly.

Zhao Ji waved her hand, indicating that Jing Ni did not need to be so polite.

After putting down the fruit plate, Jingni wanted to pour tea for Zhao Ji, but Xu Lin refused.

Zhao Ji isn't without hands; let her pour it herself.

Jingni is his woman; she only needs to serve him.

After Jingni walked away, Xu Lin poured himself a bowl of hot tea.

"The Qin Dynasty has always been known for its clear system of rewards and punishments. Tell me, how should I reward you?"

Zhao Ji leaned forward, her body pressing against the peaks of her breasts, causing the clouds and mist to disperse.

"Eating the emperor's salary is the only way to be loyal to the emperor."

"It's all I should do."

Xu Lin said without changing his expression.

He already has a daughter; what kind of scenery hasn't he seen?

Trying to control him with her looks?
It's not that simple!
"There are no outsiders here, Mr. Xu, please don't be modest."

"Tell me what you want."

Zhao Ji's phoenix eyes shimmered.

Before Xu Lin could reply, she deliberately stretched out her legs and placed her feet on his lap.

"it is good."

"I have three things that I need Your Majesty's help with."

Xu Lin ignored Zhao Ji's restless feet and said seriously.

"Say!"

Zhao Ji nodded.

Let alone three things, even thirty things, as long as it's within her power, she will help Xu Lin!
"First, among the six states of Shandong, Han is the weakest, and Han is located at the throat of Qin's eastward expansion. Therefore, the first state to be destroyed must be Han."

"I plan to go to South Korea in person sometime in the future."

Xu Lin said in a deep voice.

"and then?"

Zhao Ji raised her right leg and asked as she walked.

She still maintained the dignified demeanor of an empress dowager, but her feet under the table were extremely restless!

“This is a matter of great importance. His Majesty may not agree to my risking my life to enter Han. Therefore, we will need the Empress Dowager’s help to persuade His Majesty.”

Xu Lin picked up his teacup.

"As far as I know, the entire country of South Korea has no more than 100,000 soldiers."

"Our Great Qin Dynasty has a million armored soldiers. Does it require you, sir, to risk your life to destroy Han?"

Zhao Ji asked.

She didn't want Xu Lin to put himself in danger!
She knew Xu Lin's cultivation was very high, but as the saying goes, it's always better to be safe than sorry!
"It wasn't really risking my life." "I just wanted to take this opportunity to travel around South Korea."

"We beg Your Majesty's permission!"

Xu Lin cupped his hands in greeting.

"it is good!"

Why be so formal between us?

Seeing Xu Lin's serious expression, Zhao Ji readily agreed.

Then she put her legs together and placed her other foot on Xu Lin's groin.

"The invention of products such as the curved plow and artemisinin made me famous throughout the world."

“The trees are beautiful in the forest, but the wind will destroy them.”

"Therefore, if my wife and daughter are in danger after I leave Xianyang, I hope the Empress Dowager will lend a helping hand!"

Xu Lin said gently.

Cherry was still young, so Jingni couldn't go to Korea with him.

In addition, there are many women in South Korea, so Xu Lin does not plan to bring Li Ji.

If Yan Lingji didn't already owe Tianze nothing, he wouldn't even want to bring Li Wu along.

"???"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji's face darkened.

I am the Empress Dowager, not your wife!
It's one thing to shelter you, but why do you also have to shelter your woman and daughter?

She wasn't jealous of the many beautiful women in Xu Lin's household, but she was somewhat unwilling to protect Jing Ni and the others after Xu Lin went to Korea.

She's not Madam Xu Lin, so why is she protecting Jing Ni and the others?

Even if she is Madam Xu Lin, she shouldn't be the one protecting Jing Ni and the others!
"Once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow."

"No one can stand without faith."

"The first matter hasn't even been finished yet, and the Empress Dowager is already going back on her word?"

Xu Lin placed his hand on Zhao Ji's ankle and teased her.

"Who said I would break my promise?"

Zhao Ji snorted coldly.

Then, he reluctantly agreed to protect Jingni and the others.

"What's the second thing?"

Zhao Ji leaned back against the soft couch and asked.

Xu Lin's massage felt very comfortable, making her want to lie down on the soft couch.

"The second matter is related to Lord Yangquan and Lord Changwen."

Xu Lin answered.

"Mi Ling and Chang Wenjun?"

Zhao Ji, still possessing her charm, frowned slightly.

Xu Lin nodded and told Zhao Ji about Mi Ling and Chang Wenjun's suggestion to inform the six states of Shandong about artemisinin in order to change the name of Qin as a tiger and wolf.

"Are they trying to use this to flatter you to their detriment?"

After listening, Zhao Ji's phoenix eyes sharpened.

"The Empress Dowager is getting smarter and smarter!"

Xu Lin nodded.

"I have always been very clever!"

Zhao Ji puffed out her chest and pursed her lips.

"What do you need me to do about this?"

After a few breaths, Zhao Ji asked while peeling an orange.

Xu Lin's massage made her mouth dry, so she had to eat some fruit!

"We need you, Empress Dowager, to kick them while they're down at crucial moments."

Xu Lin replied with a smile.

"it is good!"

Zhao Ji readily agreed.

She never had a good impression of the people in Huayang Palace.

"What about the third thing?"

Zhao Ji handed half of the peeled orange to Xu Lin and asked with her phoenix eyes.

Xu Lin's hands were even more restless than her feet; in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he had almost dragged her under the table.

"The last thing concerns you, Empress Dowager."

Xu Lin answered.

After speaking, he took out a box of Okamoto cigarettes from his storage space.

"what is this?"

"Your new invention?"

Zhao Ji sat up straight, her phoenix eyes filled with confusion.

This was the first time she had ever met Okamoto; she had never even heard of him before!

"That's it."

"This product can prevent pregnancy."

Xu Lin nodded and introduced.

"contraception?"

"Are you afraid I'll get pregnant?"

Zhao Ji's phoenix eyes were tightly furrowed.

"Is the Empress Dowager not afraid?"

Xu Lin asked in a serious tone.

Although the social atmosphere was open in this era, he did not want to end up like Lao Ai in history, having Zhao Ji bear his children!

In Xu Lin's view, a wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall!

He only wanted to be a lazy bum, drunk on Jingni, with Yanlingji's jade legs, listening to Nongyu play the zither, Xuenu play the sheng, watching Zinu and Mingzhu dance, and occasionally spending the night on the phoenix bed, making Zhaoji speak haltingly...

(End of this chapter)