Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 148 Zi Nu Refuses to Join Quicksand
the other side.

Xinzheng, military camp in the western suburbs.

After dinner, Liu Yi stroked his messy beard and fell into deep thought.

Why did Mrs. Hu stop writing to him?

Logically speaking, Madam Hu should have come to the military camp to find him by now, so why is there no sign of her?

He hasn't come home yet; could something have happened at home?
Thinking of this, Liu Yiteng stood up abruptly.

"will not!"

"Even if you're not home, this is still the Left Sima's residence. Who would dare to cause trouble?"

Liu Yi muttered to himself.

Then he picked up the wine jug and started chugging.

"Hurry is not enough."

"We've endured this for so many days, what's a few more days?"

Liu Yixin said.

……

The next day.

Xinzheng, Zilanxuan.

Zi Nu had just finished breakfast when she received Han Fei's letter.

In his letter, Han Fei said that he wanted to create an organization called Quicksand, whose motto was "to follow the laws of heaven and earth without fail" and whose name was derived from "invisible power".

After reading it, Zi Nu gently gathered her hair and fell into deep thought.

If Xu Lin hadn't reminded her last night, she would most likely have cooperated with Han Fei and become a member of Quicksand.

"He is only the Ninth Prince, not the Crown Prince."

"Even if he were the crown prince, or even the King of Han, would the state of Han be spared from destruction?"

After a moment's thought, Zi Nu thought to herself.

Immediately afterwards, Nongyu entered the study.

After seeing Nongyu, Zi Nu handed Han Fei's letter to her.

Although Nongyu is still young, Zinu likes to discuss things with her.

"elder sister."

I don't recommend you join Quicksand.

After briefly glancing through the contents of the letter, Nongyu parted her thin lips slightly.

"Why?"

Zi Nu frowned slightly.

"Did Mr. Xu teach you to say that?"

Zi Nu smiled and pressed for more information.

"Yes and no."

"Mr. Xu's words last night were a wake-up call for me."

“The Ninth Prince is talented, but he is not the Crown Prince, and Xu Lin of Qin is no less talented than the Ninth Prince.”

"The Qin state has already established its dominance, and with Xu Lin's assistance, it's nothing short of a pipe dream for the Ninth Prince to desire ninety-nine percent of the world!"

Nongyu said solemnly.

Zi Nu nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this, then picked up her teacup and took a sip of the cool tea.

After pondering for a long time, she leaned on the table and wrote a letter back to Han Fei.

Han Fei already has Zhang Liang's assistance, and Wei Zhuang will most likely cooperate with Han Fei as well, so he doesn't need her support.

……

After a stick of incense.

Xinzheng, the residence of the Ninth Prince.

Han Fei received Zi Nu's letter.

Han Fei frowned upon reading the contents of the letter.

Weren't we having a good chat just a few days ago?
Why did Zi Nu suddenly change her mind?
After a few breaths, Han Fei took a sip of wine and handed Zi Nu's letter to Zhang Liang in front of him.

"How could this be?"

"Didn't Miss Zi Nu say before that we could consider cooperation?"

After reading it, Zhang Liang was completely puzzled.

He is still very young at this time, and not as composed as he is in the "Qin's Moon" anime.

"Ninth Young Master".

"Zilan Pavilion is not only a dance hall, but also an intelligence base."

"Purple Maiden's support is very important to us!"

Zhang Liang said in a deep voice.

The Purple Orchid Pavilion, managed by Zi Nu, is ostensibly a place for singing and dancing, but in reality, it is an assassination organization that collects intelligence from the six kingdoms. The singing and dancing are merely a veil to conceal the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

"Should I write her another letter?"

"Or should I go to Zilan Pavilion myself?"

Zhang Liang discussed it with Han Fei.

"Need not!"

Haste makes waste.

"This matter cannot be rushed."

Han Fei immediately refused.

He also felt that Zi Nu's support was very important, but Zi Nu's letter made it very clear that she was unwilling to join the Quicksand. Therefore, if Zhang Liang went to Zi Lan Xuan to discuss this matter at this time, it would most likely backfire!

"There will be plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future!"

Han Fei added.

……

the other side.

Xianyang, Qin State.

After receiving Xu Lin's letter, Yingmiwei Lao Gao began spreading rumors in the Qin state that Xu Zhengchun was the son of Anle Jun.

This matter quickly reached Zhao Gao's ears.

When Zhao Gao learned that Xu Lin was the mastermind behind the matter, he frowned slightly.

Xu Lin had helped him before, and at this time, he was willing to lend Xu Lin a hand, but this matter was of great importance and required Ying Zheng's consent.

Therefore, after Ying Zheng finished reviewing the memorials, Zhao Gao bowed and stepped forward to tell Ying Zheng about Xu Lin's alias, Xu Zhengchun, and his impersonation of the son of Anle Jun of Qin.

"Xu Zhengchun?" "The son of Lord Anle?"

Ying Zheng frowned slightly after hearing this.

He could understand the alias Xu Zhengchun, since too many people knew the name Xu Lin.

Why did Xu Lin impersonate the son of Anle Jun of Qin?

Did the Qin state have a ruler named Anle?

After a moment's thought, Ying Zheng nodded in agreement.

Although I don't know why Xu Lin did this, I imagine he had his reasons.

Wasn't there a Lord Anle in Shu Commandery a few years ago?

Ying Zheng asked with a gloomy face.

"Seems to be."

Zhao Gao said respectfully.

"Mr. Xu must have his reasons for doing this. Go to Shu County and lend him a hand!"

Ying Zheng ordered.

"promise!"

Zhao Gao immediately accepted the order.

……

Three days later.

Zhao Gao arrived in Shu County.

With the support of the Net of Truth and the Shadow Guard, forging an identity is all too easy.

Soon, the assassins from Luo Wang discovered Cai Die, who had come from South Korea.

After confirming that Cai Die was there to investigate An Le Jun, Zhao Gao entrusted the task of getting close to Cai Die to the female assassins of the Luo Wang organization.

"Is there a Lord Anle in your Shu Commandery?"

Two days later, Cai Die asked curiously.

"Yes."

"However, he died some years ago."

The female assassin from the Luo Wang organization answered.

She wore a coarse linen skirt and looked no different from any other ordinary woman.

What's his last name?

Do you have children?

The butterfly pressed for an answer.

"His surname is Xu."

“A child…he seems to have a child, but I can’t remember what his name is.”

The female assassin from the Luo Wang organization scratched her head and said.

"Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?"

The butterfly asked.

"It should be a boy."

The female assassin from Luo Wang feigned uncertainty.

If she spoke with absolute certainty, it would be highly suspicious!

Where is the boy now?

"Approximately how old?"

The butterfly's eyes lit up.

"I don't know where it is either."

"As for his age, he was born before the king ascended the throne, so he should be around twenty now, about the same age as you, young lady."

The female assassin from Luo Wang answered while thinking.

Upon hearing this, the butterfly nodded thoughtfully.

Then he took out a bag of money from his pocket and handed it to the female assassin from the Luo Wang organization.

"Thank you!"

The Butterfly Path.

"You're welcome."

The female assassin from the Luo Wang organization waved her hand.

Then he put the money in his sleeve.

After leaving, Cai Die asked several people about An Le Jun and Xu Zheng Chun, and the results were basically the same.

After confirming that Xu Zhengchun was most likely the son of Anle Jun of Shu County in the Qin State, Cai Die rode her horse back to the State of Han.

……

That night.

Sinzheng, South Korea.

After dinner, Honglian changed into casual clothes and went with her trusted confidante Xijun to the riverbank not far from the Xu residence.

Honglian hoped to bump into Xu Lin by the river.

Why isn't he here yet?

Honglian gradually lost patience as Xu Lin took a long time to arrive.

There are many mosquitoes by the river on summer nights. Although Honglian's dress was of good quality, it did not cover her ankles. In less than half an hour, she had been bitten several times on her calves.

"It's getting late, I guess he won't be coming tonight."

"Princess, how about we come another day?"

"We're too late today. He usually comes fishing in the afternoon."

Xi Jun discussed it with Hong Lian.

"Since we're already here, let's wait a little longer."

Honglian said unwillingly.

Although she hates mosquitoes, she's willing to endure them in order to see Xu Lin!

……

at the same time.

Xu Lin changed into a black robe and rode his horse to the Left Sima's residence.

He missed the massages from the voluptuous Madam Hu!
(End of this chapter)