Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 179 The Widow, Madam Hu
"It will take some time."

“Xinzheng is not safe lately, and Zilanxuan cannot be left unattended.”

Purple Maiden answered.

She plans to wait until Xinzheng has stabilized before going to Xianyang to investigate where to open a new Zilanxuan restaurant.

"It will only get more dangerous in the future."

"Therefore, I suggest you go to Xianyang for an inspection as soon as possible."

Xu Lindao.

"More dangerous?"

Why do you say that, sir?

Zi Nu frowned slightly.

"With Lord Anping and Lord Longquan both dead, do you think Han Fei will give up now?"

"I heard that Han Fei was assassinated some time ago?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

Zi Nu nodded slightly.

She had also heard about Han Fei's assassination attempt by the Nightfall experts.

Because she didn't join Quicksand, she didn't know the specific details!
"Ji Wuye's cousin, Ji Fang, has disappeared, and 100,000 taels of military pay have vanished without a trace."

Do you think Ji Wuye will let Han Fei go?

Xu Lin continued.

"I don't think so."

"Otherwise, Ji Wuye wouldn't have sent people to kill Han Fei."

Purple Maiden said.

"Speaking of Ji Fang and the 100,000 military supplies."

"Are you the mastermind behind this, sir?"

Zi Nu looked at Xu Lin with her bright, piercing eyes.

"Maybe."

Xu Lin smiled calmly and gave an ambiguous answer.

Then I took another sip of orchid wine.

……

After a stick of incense.

At Xu Lin's urging, Zi Nu decided to go to Xianyang for an inspection that very night.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war; the sooner we go, the sooner we return!

Upon learning of this, Nongyu immediately changed into night clothes and rushed to Zinu, volunteering to go to Xianyang with her.

She wore a high ponytail, covered her mouth and nose with a black scarf, wore a high-necked gray-black bodysuit, black gloves, and gray ankle boots. She looked both gentle and kind, yet brave and decisive.

Although Nongyu is still young, her figure is not necessarily inferior to Zinu's.

The black bodysuit perfectly showcased Nongyu's exquisite figure.

"No."

Zi Nu immediately refused.

Nongyu hasn't even reached the Innate Realm yet, so going to Xianyang with her would only be a burden.

"My sister's trip to Xianyang this time is just for inspection."

"I'll be back in a month at most."

"Zilan Pavilion cannot be without people, so you must stay."

Seeing that Nongyu was in low spirits, Zi Nu gently explained.

After speaking, she looked at Xu Lin and asked him to help persuade him.

Xu Lin is now Nongyu's actual master.

After receiving a signal with his eyes, Xu Lin nodded and told Zi Nu to go ahead, leaving this to him.

After Zi Nu walked away, Xu Lin waved to the graceful Nong Yu, beckoning her to come closer.

Nongyu lowered her head and slowly walked towards Xu Lin.

"As a swordsman, one cannot be swayed by emotions."

"One should have thunder in one's heart but a calm face."

Xu Lin said seriously.

Then he gently patted Nongyu's shoulders a few times and began to teach her swordsmanship.

……

Half an hour later.

Zi Nu, disguised as a man, rode away from Zi Lan Xuan.

Nongyu held a long sword in her hand, her jade-like neck and forehead covered in sweat.

"Not bad!"

Xu Lin commented.

Then he handed Nongyu a few tissues so she could wipe her sweat.

"In an era of great contention, the strong become strong, and the weak perish."

"The same applies to a nation, and to its people."

"Therefore, your most urgent task is to improve your cultivation!"

"Otherwise, how can you protect your mother and your sister Zi Nu?"

Xu Lin said in a deep voice.

Nongyu nodded vigorously.

Then he wiped the sweat from his forehead with tissue paper and continued practicing his sword.

……

After a stick of incense.

His night clothes were soaked with sweat.

"That's it for today."

"We cannot be impatient for quick results."

Seeing that Nongyu's breathing was getting heavier and heavier, Xu Lin spoke up.

Still savoring the experience, Nongyu nodded slightly and put the sword back in its sheath. "This night-clothes are perfect for sword practice."

"You can wear this outfit when you practice swordsmanship from now on."

Xu Lin suggested.

"it is good."

Nongyu nodded.

Then she tucked her still-sweating hair behind her ears.

After practicing swordsmanship for nearly an hour, Nongyu was drenched in sweat, her cheeks were flushed, and her chest was heaving violently.

“Your sister Zi Nu has gone to Xianyang and won’t be back for a while.”

“I’ll be visiting Zilanxuan quite often lately.”

"If anything happens at Zilanxuan, you can write to me."

Xu Lin said gently.

"Thank you sir!"

Nongyu bowed deeply.

"What did I tell you last time?"

There's no need for such formality between us!

Xu Lin pretended to be angry.

After speaking, he drank the orchid wine in the bottle in one gulp and left Zilan Pavilion.

After leaving Zilan Pavilion, Xu Lin did not return to his residence, but went to the residence of Zuo Sima.

Madam Hu was lying on her bed, lost in thought.

Just as she was feeling a bit cold and was about to move the stove closer, Xu Lin suddenly appeared.

"Mr. Xu?"

"How did you come?"

When Madam Hu saw Xu Lin, she was delighted, but her expression remained neither happy nor sad.

"You don't welcome me?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

Before Madam Hu could reply, he closed the paper window and climbed onto the bed.

"welcome."

Mrs. Hu lowered her head and whispered.

Xu Lin not only gives her warmth, but also a sense of security. What woman doesn't need a sense of security and warmth?
"What did you say, Madam? I can't hear you!"

"louder!"

Xu Lin deliberately took malicious actions.

Madam Hu, being a reserved person, was naturally unwilling to speak loudly, lest her maid hear her.
Even if there were no maids outside, she didn't want to raise her voice because she was embarrassed!
She is now a widow, and there is a portrait of Liu Yi on the windowsill not far away!
Who painted Liu Yi?

Xu Lin looked in the direction Madam Hu was looking and, upon seeing Liu Yi's portrait, asked curiously.

He doesn't mind at all!
Not only did I not mind, but I felt even more attracted to it!

"My cousin Liu Yi sent it here a few days ago."

"Liu Yi is, after all, my husband in name only, so... um?"

Mrs. Hu answered truthfully.

Before she could finish speaking, she bit her lower lip and turned to look at Xu Lin.

Liu Yi's portrait is here, how can Xu Lin...

"Why did you stop talking, Madam?"

Xu Lin asked gently.

Upon hearing this, Madam Hu gave Xu Lin a reproachful look.

Xu Lin is asking a question he already knows the answer to!

Then she turned away; she didn't want to look at Liu Yi's portrait!

……

Half an hour later.

Madam Hu threw Liu Yi's portrait directly into the stove.

"gentlemen."

"A few days ago, Yu'er wrote to me saying that you are Xu Lin. Is that true?"

After more than ten breaths, Mrs. Hu blinked her beautiful eyes and asked.

Xu Lin nodded.

Just as he was about to take it a step further, the voice of the maid Zhou Zhou suddenly came from outside the door.

"Madam, are you asleep?"

"Your sister is here."

Zhou Zhou knocked lightly on the wooden door a few times and asked respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Madam Hu, whose back was to Xu Lin, blushed deeply.

"not yet."

As Madam Hu walked toward the soft couch, she spoke.

After settling into the hotel, she told Xu Lin to leave immediately, but Xu Lin ignored her and refused to leave.

Seeing this, Madam Hu had no choice but to let Xu Lin hide under the covers.

Squeak!

The wooden door opened!

The elegantly dressed beauty Hu strode into the bedroom with her long legs.

"Why is your face so red, sister?"

Seeing that Madam Hu's cheeks were rosy, Hu Meiren asked with a charming smile.

She's blushed like that before, so she's very familiar with it!

"Have it?"

"It's probably because the stove was too close just now, so I just moved it away."

Madam Hu glared at Xu Lin, telling him not to move, and then explained.

(End of this chapter)