Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 146 Xu Lin Instructs Zi Nu
Three days later.

The setting sun is like blood.

Xinzheng, the residence of the Left Sima.

Madam Hu had just finished dinner when Lady Hu suddenly arrived.

"Liu Yi hasn't returned yet?"

Seeing that only Madam Hu was in the study, Lady Hu asked in confusion.

Madam Hu nodded slightly.

Then he wiped his thin lips with tissue paper.

"Sister, did you have a fight with him?"

Hu Meiren dismissed her attendants and immediately asked.

How long has it been since Liu Yi went home?

"No."

He said he had military matters to attend to.

Mrs. Hu shook her head and explained.

"Military affairs need to be handled?"

"What military affairs?"

"The King has not recently mentioned any plans to wage war against foreign powers."

Hu Meiren's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Then he sat down next to Madam Hu, picked up his teacup, and took a sip of hot tea.

"You've really suffered these past years, sister."

"If Liu Yi dies on the front lines, it might not be a bad thing for you, sister."

"That's what Hu Meiren said softly."

Liu Yi was lecherous and cruel, and was not a good match for him.

"Walls have ears, so be careful what you say."

Mrs. Hu lowered her voice and advised.

Then he peeled an orange for Hu Meiren.

"elder sister."

"Has Liu Yi been bullying you lately?"

"If he dares to bully you, you must tell me immediately!"

Hu Meiren said seriously.

"No."

"I will."

Madam Hu nodded.

Then he gave the peeled oranges to Hu Meiren.

"Sister, what brings you here today?"

Mrs. Hu asked, feigning exhaustion.

"No."

"I just miss you, sister."

"Is my sister trying to send me away again?"

Hu Meiren moved to the right and sat next to Madam Hu.

Their parents died early, and the eldest sister was like a mother to them. Hu Meiren had both sisterly and motherly feelings for Madam Hu.

"No."

"It's just that I'm a little tired."

Mrs. Hu defended herself.

"Then I'll stay tonight."

"Anyway, Liu Yi isn't here, and we sisters haven't seen each other in ages..."

Hu Meiren smiled sweetly.

Before she could finish speaking, Madam Hu interrupted her.

"You are the king's beloved concubine, what's the meaning of you living in the Left Sima's residence?"

Mrs. Hu immediately refused.

If it weren't for Xu Lin's matter, she would have been willing to let Hu Meiren stay. However, Xu Lin's matter was related to Nongyu, so she couldn't let Hu Meiren stay!
"Sister, how could you do this!"

"Other women are eager to have a heart-to-heart talk, but you keep sending me away."

Hu Meiren feigned displeasure.

She wasn't really angry with Madam Hu; she was just being affectionate with her!

“I also want to have a heart-to-heart talk with you, sister, but you always come too late.”

"I've been going to bed early lately."

"How about this, you come in the morning next time, and I'll cook lunch for you, okay?"

Madam Hu gently stroked Hu Meiren's hands and discussed the matter.

"it is good!"

"A word is settled!"

"Sister, you can't go back on your word!"

Hu Meiren's eyebrows furrowed with joy.

He then drank the hot tea in the bowl in one gulp, turned around and left the Zuo Sima residence.

……

Half an hour later.

Xu Lin, dressed in a long black robe, drifted into the Zuo Sima residence like a wisp of smoke and met Madam Hu.

Madam Hu was sitting in front of her dressing table, looking at the portrait of Nongyu.

Upon seeing Xu Lin, Madam Hu's eyebrows lit up with joy, and she placed the portrait of Nongyu back on the soft couch.

"Is Yu'er willing to see me now?"

Mrs. Hu asked, unable to hide her excitement.

Xu Lin nodded and walked towards the wardrobe.

"Does Madam have any black clothes?"

Xu Lin asked seriously.

After he finished speaking, he opened the wardrobe.

The closet is full of green clothes—dark green, light green, nightgowns, knee-length skirts, you name it, but they're all green.

Mrs. Hu shook her head. "It's alright."

"You can wear mine for now."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

Then he took off his black coat and handed it to Mrs. Hu.

"it is good."

Mrs. Hu readily agreed.

Then she tied her hair up and put on the black coat that Xu Lin handed her.

Madam Hu had a proud bust, which was enough to support her breasts, but they were rather long.

"Time is of the essence, I hope you won't mind, Madam."

Xu Lin said in a deep voice.

Before Madam Hu could reply, he stepped forward and picked her up.

Then, he channeled his inner strength and leaped away from the Left Sima Mansion.

He arrived on horseback and tethered his horse two streets away from the Left Sima's residence.

To prevent anyone from recognizing Madam Hu, Xu Lin gave her a black handkerchief.

Is Yu'er far from here?

Mrs. Hu put on a black headscarf and asked, blinking her large, watery eyes.

"It's not too far."

Xu Lin answered.

Then they carried Madam Hu onto the horse's back.

Since Madam Hu couldn't ride a horse, Xu Lin had her sit in the front.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Lin mounted his horse, slipped his hand through Madam Hu's waist, and gripped the reins.

After feeling Xu Lin's heartbeat and body temperature, Madam Hu's cheeks flushed, and she hesitated to speak.

She couldn't care less about anything else in order to see Nongyu as soon as possible!
Upon seeing this, Xu Lin spurred his horse and rode home.

……

Half an hour later.

Xu Lin arrived at the outskirts of the city.

Zi Nu and Nong Yu had already arrived at the Xu residence.

Upon seeing the familiar carriage, Xu Lin dismounted and tied the horse to an ancient tree.

"Is Yu'er inside?"

Mrs. Hu asked, unable to hide her excitement.

Xu Lin nodded.

Upon witnessing this scene, Madam Hu immediately ran towards the Xu residence.

Because she was running too fast and didn't watch her step, Mrs. Hu almost fell to the ground.

Xu Lin, quick-witted and agile, helped Madam Hu up.

"Ma'am, are you okay?"

Xu Lin asked gently.

"fine."

"I'm so excited!"

Madam Hu shook her head repeatedly.

Soon, she met Nongyu as she had wished.

Upon seeing Nongyu, who looked exactly like herself in her youth, the dignified and gentle Madam Hu's eyes welled up with tears.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, he rushed to Nongyu's side and embraced her tightly.

Upon seeing this, Yan Lingji stepped forward and led Nongyu and Madam Hu into the study.

……

After a cup of tea.

Nongyu and Madam Hu began to address each other as mother and daughter.

Seeing that Nongyu was very happy, Zi Nu, who had her hands on her waist, also smiled.

"Today's events are all thanks to you, sir."

After more than ten breaths, Zi Nu looked at Xu Lin beside her and spoke.

"So, how does Miss Zi Nu plan to thank me?"

"It can't just be a verbal thank you, can it?"

Xu Lin teased.

"of course not!"

"Mr. Xu, how would you like me to thank you?"

"For the next month, all the money you spend at Zilanxuan will be mine, how about that?"

Zi Nu smiled charmingly, and asked as she pondered.

"Just one month?"

Xu Lin feigned dissatisfaction.

"Three... six months should be enough, right?"

Zi Nu crossed her arms over her chest and asked with a smile.

"can."

"But actually I have no interest in wine or the maids in brothels."

"I rarely drink alcohol. If you don't believe me, you can ask my third brother."

Xu Lindao.

"I am lustful, but ordinary girls don't catch my eye."

"If Miss Zi Nu is willing to perform for money, I would be satisfied even with just half a month, let alone six months!"

Xu Lin added loudly.

"He's just being glib again!"

Zi Nu kicked the pebble in front of her outside the door and glared at Xu Lin.

Although she had a good impression of Xu Lin, she would not serve him because of that!
"just kidding."

"Okay, let's get down to business!"

"What are your thoughts on the future of Korea, Miss Zi Nu?"

Xu Lin stood with his hands behind his back, his smile fading, and asked seriously.

(End of this chapter)