Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 140 First Meeting with Nongyu
"My surname is Xu, and my given name is Zhengchun."

"I wonder what I call the girl?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

Then he looked Zi Nu up and down.

The woman in purple was alluring, her form-fitting purple dress accentuating her captivating figure. Her purple hair, piled high, was adorned with several silver hairpins, resembling a rose blooming in the sunlight. Her mesmerizing eyes also carried a faint purple hue, like a pair of pearls hidden deep in the sea, dark yet dazzling.

A butterfly wing-shaped pattern was painted under the corner of her left eye, adding an unusual noble air to her already captivating appearance.

She wore light makeup and stood tall and graceful, looking to be around twenty years old.

"I have no surname. Because I like to wear purple, everyone calls me Purple Maiden."

Zi Nu answered calmly and unhurriedly.

Then he stepped forward and personally poured Xu Lin a glass of wine.

Xu Lin has an extraordinary presence; he's clearly no ordinary person!

"May I ask where you are from, sir?"

Do you know Xu Lin?

After taking her seat, Zi Nu asked curiously.

Although Xu Lin was in the Qin state, she had never met him, but she admired him greatly!
"Xu Lin?"

"Are you referring to Xu Lin, the deputy commander of the Qin State's Shadow Guard?"

Xu Lin frowned slightly.

The woman with cascading purple hair nodded slightly.

Then he put his legs together and placed his hands on his thighs.

"He and I are distant relatives."

Xu Lin glanced at Yan Lingji and then answered.

"Who is this young master?"

Zi Nu looked at Yan Ling Ji, who was dressed as a man, and asked in confusion.

"my brother."

Xu Lin said without hesitation.

Zi Nu suddenly realized and poured a cup of wine for Yan Ling Ji as well.

Although Yan Lingji was made up and wearing a long robe, Zi Nu could still tell at a glance that Yan Lingji was a woman, but she did not expose her.

Yan Lingji's chest was full and bulging, and she was in no way inferior to Hong Yu. How could she possibly be a man?
"Is the young master a Qin person?"

After more than ten breaths, Zi Nu asked.

"Correct."

"But I'm also half Korean."

"I lived in Nanyang for a period of time more than ten years ago."

Xu Lin nodded, making up a story as he thought.

"I see."

"I was wondering why your accent sounds a bit like people from Nanyang."

Zi Nu suddenly realized.

Then Lin'er called Nongyu over.

Xu Lin was handsome and elegant, with long, even breaths and clear eyes. In Zi Nu's eyes, he was someone worth getting to know better.

Before long, Nongyu, with her long hair reaching her waist, arrived in front of Xu Lin.

"I've met the young master!"

Nongyu, holding her guqin, bowed slightly.

Then he carefully placed the guqin on the table by the window.

"Miss Nongyu truly lives up to her name."

Xu Lin praised loudly.

Nongyu's smooth, wine-red hair hung down to her waist. Her face was fair and her features were delicate. Her eyes were calm and gentle like autumn water. She wore a green willow-leaf-shaped necklace inlaid with white jade beads around her neck, a golden mesh armor on her shoulders, and a piece of fire rain agate hanging at her waist.

Upon hearing this, the dignified and gentle Nongyu blushed and bowed her head in gratitude.

Then she placed her delicate hands on the strings and began to play the zither.

The melodious music filled Xu Lin with joy and tranquility.

Just as Xu Lin was about to close his eyes to enjoy the view, a rude voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Damn it!"

"Didn't they say that Nongyu has been unwell recently and unable to play the zither?"

Upon hearing the music, the drunken Liu Yi angrily shouted.

The maids of Zilan Pavilion tried to stop him, but Liu Yi pushed them away.

"Young master, do not worry."

"I'll handle it."

Upon seeing this, Zi Nu immediately stood up.

Then he quickly walked towards the door.

Upon seeing this, Xu Lin hesitated for a moment, then took out a bag of money from his sleeve and gave it to Lin'er.

Then he leaned back, closed his eyes slightly, and let Nongyu continue playing the zither.

He hasn't heard enough yet!

After receiving a signal with her eyes, Nongyu looked up at the door, then nodded slightly and continued playing the zither.

"Liu Sima." "Whom are you angry with?"

Zi Nu asked with a smile.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Is Nongyu inside?

Liu Yi questioned him sternly.

He was the Left Sima of Han, cultivated by Ji Wuye. He was lecherous and cruel. He once gained military power by quelling the Baiyue rebellion and later married Lady Hu.

"Yes."

Zi Nu nodded.

Nongyu was still playing the zither, so this matter cannot be lied about.

"Didn't you say yesterday that Nongyu has been unwell lately and unable to play the zither?"

"Nongyu suddenly recovered today?"

"You don't want Nongyu to play the zither for your father?"

Liu Yi, gripping the long sword at his waist, asked in a cold voice.

By this time, he had already drunk several jugs of wine, so he reeked of alcohol.

"Liu Sima, you've misunderstood!"

"Zilan Pavilion owes its current success entirely to you. How could I, a mere woman, dare to offend you, Commander Liu?"

“Nongyu has indeed been feeling unwell recently, and she went to this room despite her discomfort.”

"The guest in this room is from the State of Qin, the son of the ruler of Qin. I cannot afford to offend him, so..."

Zi Nu made up her story as she thought about it.

She said that Xu Lin was the son of the ruler of Qin in order to make Liu Yi back down.

But to everyone's surprise, after hearing this, Liu Yi not only didn't back down, but also wanted to go and meet Xu Lin!
"The son of a ruler of Qin?"

“Even if he were a ruler of Qin, or even the King of Qin, Nongyu would have to play the zither for him first!”

"This is Xinzheng, the capital of Han, not Xianyang, the capital of Qin!"

Liu Yi said arrogantly.

He was never a calm and composed person to begin with, not to mention he had just drunk several jugs of strong liquor.

"I'll give you half an incense stick."

"If Nongyu hasn't arrived at your room by the time half an incense stick has burned, you will lead your troops to raze Zilan Pavilion to the ground tomorrow!"

Liu Yi threatened.

After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but let out a burp.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin, who was sitting cross-legged at the table, frowned slightly.

He recognized the voice; it sounded like Liu Yi, the Left Sima.

Thinking of this, he picked up his wine cup, took a sip of orchid wine, and then looked at Nongyu.

Who is that person outside?

Xu Lin asked.

"Liu Yi, the Left Sima of Korea".

"I'm sorry, young master, I'm afraid I can no longer..."

Nongyu bowed and apologized.

She was interrupted by Xu Lin just before she finished speaking.

"You don't need to move."

"I'll go and meet him."

Xu Lin smiled calmly.

He had little interest in Liu Yi, but he was very interested in Liu Yi's wife, Madam Hu, the eldest daughter of Huoyu Manor!
Therefore, he was determined to be friends with Liu Yi!
Watching Xu Lin walk further and further away, Nongyu hesitated to speak.

"I wonder who you are?"

Xu Lin approached Liu Yi calmly and asked in a humble yet assertive manner.

Seeing this, Zi Nu frowned, then channeled her inner energy and, in a voice only Xu Lin could hear, introduced Liu Yi to him, and told him about what she had just said about Xu Lin being the son of the King of Qin.

After listening, Xu Lin nodded calmly, telling Zi Nu not to be nervous.

"Are you the son of the ruler of Qin?"

Liu Yi retorted in a gruff voice.

"Yes."

"My father was Lord Anle of the Qin State."

Xu Lin answered while thinking.

He's very good at lying, so he speaks without batting an eye, making it sound just like the truth!
"Lord Anle of Qin?"

Liu Yi frowned slightly.

Although he had never heard of Lord Anle of Qin, someone who could be granted the title of lord in Qin would not be an ordinary person.

Liu Yi has a bad temper, but he's not stupid!

With this thought in mind, Liu Yi's attitude softened considerably.

He thought Zi Nu was lying to him!
"You look familiar; I feel like I've seen you somewhere before."

"Could it be that you are Lord Liu Yi, the Left Sima of the State of Han?"

Xu Lin feigned surprise.

(End of this chapter)