Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 213 The Young Girl Honglian Takes the Initiative
Before long, Han Fei arrived at the princess's residence.

Honglian was practicing her sword in the courtyard at that moment.

Upon learning that Han Fei requested an audience, she had him brought in.

When did you learn swordsmanship?

Han Fei, seeing that the Red Lotus Sword's intent was as smooth as water, asked curiously.

In his memory, Honglian had never been interested in swords.

"Not long ago."

Honglian answered.

"Who did you learn it from?"

"Xu Lin?"

Han Fei probed.

"No."

“I learned it from Xijun.”

Honglian immediately denied it.

Then he sheathed his sword and invited Han Fei to his study.

Han Fei suddenly mentioned "Xu Lin," did he know something?
"What brings Ninth Brother here today?"

After sitting down, Honglian wiped her sweat as she asked.

"I just happened to be passing by."

Han Fei lied.

He spoke without batting an eye, as if it were the truth.

Honglian nodded, picked up the teacup, and took a sip of the weak tea.

Han Fei noticed that Honglian was drinking very weak tea, just like Xu Lin, which further convinced him that there was something wrong between Honglian and Xu Lin.

Honglian used to drink fruit wine, she had never drunk light tea before.
After a moment's thought, he dismissed his attendants.

"I am aware of your affair with Xu Lin."

"Aren't you afraid that Father will find out about this?"

After the maids had gone far away, Han Fei said to Zhao Honglian with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, the young girl Honglian was first taken aback, then startled.

"Ninth Brother, when did you find out?"

Honglian's beautiful eyes widened.

"Not long ago."

Han Fei remained calm.

"Besides Ninth Brother, who else knows about this?"

"Do Fourth Brother and Eldest Brother know?"

Honglian asked urgently.

If Han An were to learn of this, he would be furious and order her to be placed under house arrest.

How will she ever see Xu Lin again?
"Only I know the answer right now."

Han Fei Dao.

Then he picked up the wine glass.

After a moment of contemplation, he put down the wine cup, picked up the kettle, and poured some weak tea into the bowl.

His health has been deteriorating day by day lately, and if he continues to drink, he might not make it past next year!
Upon hearing this, Honglian, dressed in a long pink dress, breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she and Han Fei are half-siblings, Han Fei has always doted on her, so there's no need to worry too much about Han Fei telling Han An about this.

How far have things progressed between you and him?

Han Fei shook the teacup in his hand and asked.

Honglian blushed upon hearing this and glared fiercely at Han Fei.

What step?

She and Xu Lin are just friends, okay?

"He and I are just friends!"

Honglian put her hands on her waist and said irritably.

"Men should marry when they are of age, and women should marry when they are of age."

"If you truly admire him and he treats you well, I have no objection."

Han Fei said seriously.

He knew that it was better to guide than to block. Honglian was stubborn by nature, and the more he tried to stop her, the more likely she was to rebel.

Therefore, it's better not to block it and let Honglian choose for herself.

After speaking, Han Fei took a sip of weak tea, then hesitated to continue.

Honglian is not young anymore; she should be able to decide her own life.

With that thought, Han Fei finished the weak tea in his bowl and left the princess's residence.

There was another reason why he said he didn't object.

That is, he felt that even if Xu Lin was not suitable, he was still more suitable than Ji Wuye.

How old is Ji Wuye?
He's old enough to be Honglian's father!

If he had to choose between Ji Wuye and Xu Lin, he would choose the latter.

Even if the latter were a Qin person, he would choose the latter without hesitation.

……

the other side.

Xu Mansion, on the outskirts of Xinzheng City.

Yan Lingji was soaking her feet with Xu Lin in the bedroom.

"Still no news about the Straw Raincoat Man?"

Xu Lin asked.

"No."

"He is very good at hiding his true appearance. You could probably count the number of people who have seen him on one hand."

Yan Lingji shook her head.

Then she tilted her head and rested it on Xu Lin's shoulder.

"It doesn't matter."

"It's not urgent."

Xu Lin comforted.

Mo Ya, Mingzhu has been turned against us. After getting rid of the Straw-Cloaked Man, we can deal with Ji Wuye.

Bai Yifei is Mingzhu's cousin. A wise person knows when to yield, so it's not necessary to kill Bai Yifei.

"There's no use in rushing." Yan Lingji smiled gently.

Then she placed her fair wrist on Xu Lin's leg.

Just as she was about to warm her hands, there was a sudden, urgent knocking on the door.

Upon hearing this, Xu Lin frowned slightly and gave Yan Lingji a wink.

After receiving a signal with her eyes, Yan Lingji dried her feet with straw paper, put on her shoes, and slowly walked towards the door.

Squeak.

The wooden door opened in response.

What came into view was not Mingzhu's confidante, but Honglian, who was disguised as a man.

Is the gentleman home?

Honglian asked.

Yan Lingji nodded and pointed to the bedroom.

Following the direction Yan Lingji pointed, Honglian saw Xu Lin and immediately ran towards the bedroom.

Then she threw herself into Xu Lin's arms.

"what happened?"

Xu Lin gently stroked Honglian's hair, his eyes full of confusion.

Then he put his feet on the rim of the bucket.

"My ninth brother knows about us."

Red Lotus Path.

After she finished speaking, she sat on Xu Lin's lap and truthfully told him what had just happened at the princess's residence.

"gentlemen."

Do you think my ninth brother will tell Father about this?

Honglian asked, unable to hide her worry.

She didn't want to give up halfway!

Ji Wuye isn't dead yet; she hasn't fulfilled her promise!

"will not."

Xu Lin shook his head.

"Why?"

Honglian looked puzzled.

There are two reasons.

"First, your ninth brother is very disappointed in your father."

"If he wanted to say it, he would have said it already. Why wait until today?"

"Secondly, although I am a Qin person, I am still better than Ji Wuye, right?"

"Your ninth brother has always been good to you, would he really push you into a fire?"

Xu Lin said gently.

Honglian was taken aback at first, then nodded thoughtfully.

After a dozen or so breaths, she released Xu Lin's neck and stood up.

She's not even married to Xu Lin yet, so what's the meaning of her sitting on Xu Lin's lap?

"Ninth Brother has changed a lot recently."

"After Ninth Brother left, I tossed and turned in bed."

“If Ninth Brother really tells Father about this, I will see you, sir, in the future.”

Honglian pursed her cherry lips and said.

"No."

“Even if your ninth brother tells your father about this, I still have a way to see you.”

Xu Lin smiled indifferently.

Then he moved to the side, letting Honglian sit next to him.

Seeing this, Honglian hesitated to speak, then sat down next to Xu Lin.

"I was even prepared to make it a done deal before I came."

"If my father forbids me from seeing you again, then I will..."

Honglian said solemnly.

"Trying to make it a fait accompli?"

Can you cook?

Xu Lin teased.

"I don't know how to cook, but I've heard how."

Honglian pouted.

After saying that, she straightened her chest, supporting her slender waist.

Although she doesn't have a very large chest, she likes to puff it out.

"Are we cooking again today?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

"Didn't we agree to cook it after Ji Wuye dies?"

Honglian blinked her beautiful eyes and asked in return.

"Yes."

Xu Lin nodded.

Then he began to instruct the Red Lotus Sword Technique.

……

Three days later.

The setting sun melts gold.

Xu Lin was lying on the soft couch with his eyes closed, resting, when Yan Lingji suddenly strode into the bedroom.

"The water is coming!"

Yan Lingji placed her left hand on her waist and smiled sweetly.

"What water?"

Xu Lin was completely dumbfounded upon hearing this.

What does it mean when the water comes?
It's not raining outside!
Someone has breached the riverbank and is trying to flood Xinzheng?
"Didn't you say, my benefactor, that you've been so successful with Mingzhu's help?"

Yan Lingji teased, tossing her black hair.

(End of this chapter)