Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 164 Xu Lin becomes Nongyu's stepfather?

The next afternoon.

Han Fei personally saw Zhang Liang off.

"ovary."

"Shu County is more than a thousand miles away from Xinzheng. It's a rare trip to Qin, so there's no need to rush back."

Han Fei said seriously.

Having finally made it to the Qin state, I not only need to investigate Xu Zhengchun, but also the Qin state's eastward expansion.

Xu Zhengchun's true identity is important, but Qin's eastward expansion is even more important, because the first country they will destroy is Han!

Zhang Liang nodded and mounted his horse.

Traveling by carriage was too slow, so Zhang Liang chose to ride a horse.

After Zhang Liang disappeared from sight, Han Fei did not return to his residence, but went to Honglian's place instead.

Although Han Fei and Hong Lian are not siblings, they have a very good personal relationship. Hong Lian is still young and innocent, and Han Fei can only feel the warmth of family when he is with Hong Lian.

Before long, Han Fei arrived at the princess's residence as he had wished.

The guards saw that the person who came was Han Fei and were about to report to him, but Han Fei stopped them.

"Is Honglian at home?"

After entering the mansion, Han Fei called a maidservant who was not far away to his side and asked in a low voice.

"Reporting to Ninth Young Master."

"The princess is in the backyard."

The maid answered respectfully.

Han Fei nodded, put his hands behind his back, and slowly walked towards the backyard.

At this moment, the young girl Honglian was drawing Xu Lin in the backyard.

She had just finished drawing the outline when she caught a glimpse of Han Fei out of the corner of her eye.

"Ninth Brother?"

"How did you come?"

Upon seeing Han Fei, Honglian was overjoyed.

"Can't Ninth Brother come if there's nothing wrong?"

Han Fei asked with a smile.

Who are you drawing?

"Fourth brother?"

Han Fei looked at the canvas and asked curiously.

Judging from the outline, Honglian looks a lot like Han Yu, one of the four princes of Korea.

"No."

"I drew you, Ninth Brother."

Honglian immediately denied it.

"I?"

Han Fei, of course, did not believe it.

But Honglian didn't give him a chance to delve into the topic, and instead invited him to the study.

"Ninth brother."

"I heard you founded an organization called Quicksand to deal with Ji Wuye's Nightfall?"

After they sat down, Honglian poured wine while asking questions.

She hated Ji Wuye, not only because Ji Wuye and Liu Yi were birds of a feather, but also because Ji Wuye had once planned to marry her!
"Yes."

"You are quite well-informed."

Han Fei was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded.

Honglian never cared about such things before, so what's wrong with her today?
"Ninth brother."

"I also want to join Quicksand."

Honglian said solemnly.

Liu Yi is dead, it's Ji Wuye's turn next!

Although she couldn't defeat Ji Wuye, she was willing to do her part in this matter!

"No."

Han Fei immediately refused.

"Why?"

Honglian's beautiful eyes swept across the sky.

"Because you are a woman..."

Han Fei explained.

He was interrupted by Honglian before he could finish speaking.

"What's wrong with the woman?"

"Bai Yifei's mother was even granted a title of nobility!"

Honglian argued her case forcefully.

"Not just because you're a woman, but also because you're young."

"If you still want to join Quicksand in a few years, then..."

Han Fei gave a vague answer.

He was interrupted by Honglian again before he could finish speaking.

"How many years is a number of years?"

"One year, two years, or six years, eight years?"

Honglian asked with a serious expression.

"Three years."

"If you still want to join Quicksand in three years, Ninth Brother will make you a member of Quicksand then."

Han Fei Dao.

Joining the Quicksand is a very dangerous thing, and he didn't want Honglian to put herself in danger!

"it is good!"

"Just three years!"

Honglian raised her eyebrows slightly.

Then she raised her wine cup and clinked it against Han Fei's. Next, she raised her delicate neck and drank the fruit wine in the cup in one gulp.

Han Fei wanted to say not to drink so fast, but before he could speak, Honglian finished the wine in the wine cup.

Upon seeing this, Han Fei hesitated to speak.

It's only been a little over a month since I last saw her, how come Honglian has changed so much?
……

Half an hour later.

Slightly tipsy, Honglian shifted the topic to the eastward expansion of the Qin state.

She had been thinking about Xu Lin's words "stop war with war" for the past two days, and the more she thought about it, the more interesting it seemed.

"Ninth brother."

"You said that Qin's eastward expansion might be an attempt to stop war through war."

Honglian blinked her beautiful eyes and asked.

After she finished speaking, she picked up the kettle from the stove and poured some boiled water into the wine vessel.

Han Fei frowned upon hearing this.

Why is Honglian paying so much attention to this kind of thing lately?
In Han Fei's view, matters of state and family are what men should be concerned with, while women should manage the household and men should manage external affairs. These are not things that Honglian should care about!

"possible."

"Who told you that Qin's eastward expansion was to stop war with war?"

After a moment of contemplation, Han Fei asked with a serious expression.

He didn't want to discuss with Honglian whether Qin's eastward expansion was intended to stop war through war.

There are two reasons.

First, he believed that Honglian shouldn't be concerned with such matters.

Secondly, he came seeking a moment of peace, not to contemplate South Korea's future.

"I heard it from the customer."

“A few days ago, I went shopping and met some merchants from the State of Zhao. They were discussing this matter.”

Honglian made up her thoughts as she went.

She was naturally good at lying, and recently, under Xu Lin's subtle influence, she could lie without batting an eye. Even Han Fei would find it hard to tell that Honglian was lying.

"red lotus."

"This is not something you should be concerned about."

Han Fei earnestly taught him.

After offering some earnest advice, Han Fei sighed helplessly and then turned and left the princess's residence.

Honglian is stubborn; who can stop her from doing what interests her?
"Girls really are hard to keep at home once they grow up."

After leaving the princess's residence, Han Fei shook his head.

……

That night.

After dinner, Xu Lin rode his horse to Zilan Pavilion.

He didn't bring Yan Lingji this time, as there were many inconveniences associated with bringing her.

A place like Zilan Pavilion, filled with beautiful women, is not a place that Yan Lingji wants to go.

Although winter is approaching, Zilanxuan is still doing very well.

Whether it's windy or rainy, scorching hot or freezing cold, Zilanxuan's business remains as good as ever!

After entering Zilanxuan, Xu Lin went straight to the second floor.

"Is Miss Nongyu free now?"

After taking their seats, Xu Lin made tea while asking questions.

"I should be free."

"Please wait a moment, sir."

Lin'er answered.

After saying that, she immediately went to find Nongyu.

Before long, Nongyu, with her long hair reaching her waist and a gentle and charming demeanor, came to Xu Lin with her zither in her arms.

"Mr. Xu."

Nongyu bowed slightly.

"It doesn't have to be this way."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

Then he poured a bowl of tea for Nongyu as well.

Nongyu put down the guqin, took the teacup with both hands, and took a small sip.

Then she tucked her bangs behind her ears, knelt by the window, and began to play the zither.

Not only is Nongyu an excellent zither player, but she is also extremely beautiful. Listening to her play the zither up close is a very pleasant experience!

……

After a cup of tea.

Xu Lin closed his eyes slightly and couldn't help but start humming ancient-style songs from later generations.

Upon hearing the sound, Nongyu was first taken aback, then startled.

Mr. Xu actually understands music?

Seeing Xu Lin completely absorbed in his work, Nongyu opened her mouth slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

……

After a stick of incense.

Xu Lin opened his eyes and clapped his hands in approval for Nongyu.

The elegant and graceful Nongyu humbly stated that she still has a lot of room for improvement.

"gentlemen."

"Nongyu has something to say, but she doesn't know whether to tell you..."

After more than ten breaths, Nongyu asked in a low voice.

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Xu Lin.

"But it doesn't matter!"

Xu Lin said gently.

He and Madam Hu had already consummated their marriage, and Nongyu was Madam Hu's biological daughter, so he was considered Nongyu's stepfather.

Therefore, the matter of Nongyu is his matter!
(End of this chapter)