Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 154 The gentle and virtuous Madam Hu takes the initiative?

"fine."

Yan Lingji shook her head.

"benefactor."

What do you think is the meaning of life?

After more than ten breaths, Yan Lingji suddenly asked.

She's been feeling lost lately. Whether it's repaying a debt of gratitude or finding her younger brother, she feels powerless to do either!
"Feelings and experiences".

Xu Lin answered while thinking.

Life is short, only a few decades. In his view, both the process and the result are important, but the key lies in the experience and feelings.

Upon hearing this, Yan Lingji, whose black hair cascaded down her back, furrowed her brows slightly.

"Doing the same thing at twenty years old feels completely different from doing it at twenty-five or thirty!"

"Therefore, it is best to do things early."

Xu Lin smiled and said.

After he finished speaking, he placed his hand on Yan Lingji's knee.

After a moment's thought, Yan Lingji nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with Xu Lin's words.

But when Xu Lin tried to taste her lips, she refused.

It's not that she's unwilling to give it to Xu Lin, but rather that she doesn't want to give it to him now!
“My benefactor is absolutely right.”

"But my sister is sleepy and wants to go to bed!"

Yan Lingji said solemnly.

Before Xu Lin could reply, she lifted his restless hand and returned to the bedroom.

Xu Lin's words just now almost convinced her.

Yan Lingji plans to give it to Xu Lin after she finds her younger brother.

Watching Yan Lingji's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Xu Lin smiled without saying a word.

He believed that things would work out if he waited patiently, and he wasn't in a hurry.
……

The next day.

Xinzheng, the residence of the Left Sima.

After breakfast, Madam Hu looked towards the Han Palace, signaling that Lady Hu could leave.

"Sister, do you really not need me to stay with you for a few more days?"

"I asked, Hu Meiren."

"Need not."

Madam Hu waved her hand.

Then he dismissed the people around him.

“I have long harbored resentment towards Liu Yi. His death is not a sad thing for me, but a good thing.”

"Therefore, little sister, you don't need to stay here with me all the time."

Mrs. Hu explained softly.

Upon hearing this, Lady Hu nodded slightly.

"Oh, right, little sister."

"You don't need to have anyone find a residence anymore. Now that Liu Yi is dead, you can see Yu'er here from now on."

Mrs. Hu continued.

"it is good."

"Sister, you must write to me next time Yu'er comes!"

Hu Meiren readily agreed.

"I will."

Mrs. Hu nodded.

"elder sister."

"Liu Yi is dead, and the mansion does not need so many guards."

"Let's replace them with a different group."

Seeing that there were many guards outside the door, Lady Hu spoke up.

After saying that, she patted her chest and said that she would leave the matter to her.

"can."

Mrs. Hu agreed.

Liu Yi is dead, and the guards and maids in the mansion should be replaced with our own people, otherwise where will Nongyu and Xu Lin come from?
After obtaining her sister's consent, Consort Hu dismissed all the guards and maids in the mansion, and then had her trusted confidante Zhou Zhou summoned.

Zhou Zhou is a Baiyue person, twenty years old, and Hu Meiren saved her life.

"It's not about the quantity of people, but their quality."

"My sister's safety is now in your hands!"

Upon seeing Zhou Zhou, Hu Meiren spoke solemnly.

"promise!"

"My subordinates will definitely live up to their orders!"

Zhou Zhou, dressed simply, immediately accepted the order.

Then they went to recruit maids.

Considering that Liu Yi was dead and that the master of the Left Sima Mansion had become Madam Hu, she planned to only hire maids.

……

the other side.

Xinzheng, the General's Mansion.

When Ji Wuye learned that Liu Yi had been killed by the vulture of the Hundred Birds, he was furious and immediately sent someone to bring over Mo Ya, the leader of the Hundred Birds.

What exactly happened to Liu Yi?

Upon seeing Mo Ya, Ji Wuye asked angrily.

"This matter is related to the Baiyue War of that year."

"The vulture's true identity is likely one of the three wolves of the Baiyue tribe who cut their hair short."

"He hated Liu Sima to the core, so..."

Mo Ya respectfully explained, "Is the vulture one of the Three Wolves of the Baiyue with their hair cut short?"

Why did you only realize this today?

Ji Wuye's thick eyebrows furrowed.

"When the vulture joined the Hundred Birds, the Hundred Birds had just been established, and many things were..."

Mo Ya explained.

Before he could finish speaking, Ji Wuye interrupted him sharply.

"This is not an excuse!"

"I hope this is the last time!"

"You know very well the consequences if this happens again!"

Ji Wuye said with a gloomy face.

"Yes!"

Mo Ya hurriedly said.

Then he bowed and withdrew.

After Mo Ya left, the bloated and fat Jade Tiger entered the study.

Jade Tiger is one of the Four Fiends of the Night in Korea. He is a confidant of Ji Wuye. He is extremely wealthy, a skilled businessman, extravagant and ruthless, and is known as the "Jade Tiger on the Stone".

Several years ago, Jade Tiger's extravagant lifestyle aroused the competitive spirit of the Korean royal family and nobles. King Gyeongryon then challenged him to a wealth contest. Jade Tiger built houses of gold and jade, paved roads with pearls, and used brocade clothes as firewood. In less than ten days, Jade Tiger had caused King Gyeongryon to squander all his family property, and even his fiefdom was forcibly bought by Jade Tiger.

Jade Tiger didn't come alone; he brought several girls with him.

Why is her appearance getting worse?

Ji Wuye said irritably when he saw the heavily made-up girls.

Upon hearing this, Jade Tiger hesitated, then chased the girls away.

"General."

"The most beautiful girls have all been chosen by Madam Mingzhu."

"so……"

After the girls had walked away, Emerald Tiger explained in a low voice.

Ji Wuye's face darkened upon hearing this.

Then he put his feet on the table, picked up the wine jug, and started chugging.

"What was Lady Liu Yi's surname again?"

After finishing his drink, Ji Wuye asked.

"His surname is Hu."

"She is Hu Meiren's older sister."

The jade tiger answered respectfully.

"Yes, his surname is Hu."

"She's almost thirty, isn't she?"

"Now that Liu Yi is dead, I, the general, will take her as my concubine. What do you think, Tiger?"

Ji Wuye rubbed his hands together and asked.

He met Mrs. Hu once last year. She was plump and he liked her very much!

In this era, it is very normal for a woman to remarry after her husband's death!
"General, you mustn't!"

Jade Tiger Road.

"Why?"

Ji Wuye's tiger-like eyes revealed a hint of displeasure.

"General."

"Although Liu Sima is dead, he was promoted by you."

"If word gets out that you are taking his wife as a concubine now, it will damage your reputation."

Jade Tiger explained respectfully.

He put it very tactfully: if Ji Wuye were to forcibly take Madam Hu as a concubine at this time, it would not only damage Ji Wuye's reputation, but also make all of Ji Wuye's subordinates feel insecure. If Ji Wuye could forcibly take Madam Hu as a concubine today, he could forcibly take their wives as concubines tomorrow!

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuye, with his disheveled beard, frowned and fell into deep thought.

After pondering for a long time, he reluctantly nodded and accepted Emerald Tiger's suggestion.

It was indeed inappropriate for him to forcefully take Lady Hu as a concubine now that Liu Yi had just died.

Moreover, Madam Hu is Hu Meiren's own sister.

Therefore, offending Lady Hu would be a losing proposition!

"What about those girls?"

Thinking of this, Ji Wuye asked.

"She went to the backyard to take a bath and is probably waiting for you, General, in the bedroom now!"

The jade tiger answered with a smile.

Ji Wuye raised his thick eyebrows and strode to the backyard.

Although those girls were of average appearance, they were young and there were many of them.

……

That night.

Left Sima Mansion.

Zhou Zhou successfully recruited six reliable maids.

After taking a bath, Madam Hu put on her nightgown and lay down on the soft couch.

As autumn approached, the nights grew increasingly cold, so as soon as Madam Hu lay down on the soft couch, she couldn't help but sneeze.

Then, the gentle and kind Madam Hu looked towards the Xu residence.

She missed Xu Lin!
Just as Madam Hu was about to have a little sparring with Xu Lin in her dream, someone suddenly knocked on the paper window.

"Mr. Xu?"

Madam Hu opened her beautiful eyes, both surprised and delighted.

She didn't expect Xu Lin to come looking for her so soon!

(End of this chapter)