Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 224 The Cheating Beauty Hu
"Don't move!"

Zi Nu said, her tone a mix of coquettishness and reproach.

As soon as she finished speaking, she brushed away Xu Lin's restless hand.

"You readily accepted being patted on the leg just now, so I thought you had agreed..."

Xu Lindao.

He was interrupted by Zi Nu before he could finish speaking.

"Who readily agreed?"

Zi Nu said sullenly.

Then she rolled her eyes at Xu Lin.

Xu Lin only knows how to take advantage of her. If it weren't for Xu Lin's handsome appearance, his talent in both literature and martial arts, and the fact that she owed Xu Lin a favor, she would have lost her temper long ago!
"If Han Fei had been there, what would you have asked me to do?"

Zi Nu said irritably.

"I see."

"You accept it readily when there are outsiders present, right?"

"Looks like I'll have to always try to find times when there are other people around from now on..."

Xu Lin teased.

He was interrupted by Zi Nu again before he could finish speaking.

Can't you be serious for once?

Zi Nu rested her left hand on her waist, her face serious.

"of course can."

Xu Lin nodded, his smile fading.

After speaking, he took out Ying Zheng's letter from his sleeve and handed it to Zi Nu.

Then they sent someone to fetch Nongyu.

Zi Nu was startled to see that the letter was written by King Ying Zheng of Qin.

Xu Lin was willing to show her Ying Zheng's handwritten letter, which shows how much Xu Lin trusted her.

"Was it you, sir, who first suggested attacking Han as soon as possible?"

After reading it, Zi Nu asked seriously.

After speaking, she handed the letter to Nongyu, who had just arrived.

"Yes."

Don't you want to leave Xinzheng as soon as possible?

Xu Lin nodded.

Then he picked up the teacup and took a sip of weak tea.

"I can do it."

Zi Nu answered truthfully.

She was genuinely reluctant to leave Xinzheng and sell the Zilan Pavilion.

"Delay brings change."

"You and Nongyu should go to Xianyang tomorrow."

Xu Lin said in a deep voice.

"it is good."

Zi Nu readily agreed.

Although she was a woman, she was very rational and knew exactly what she should do.

"Yu'er."

"Although the Qin laws were strict, some people still broke them."

"Therefore, let your mother go with you tomorrow."

"I'll talk to your aunt."

Xu Lin looked at Nongyu and gave her some instructions.

"it is good!"

Nongyu immediately agreed.

Her mother was graceful and gentle; she really should have passed away sooner.

……

After a stick of incense.

Nongyu arrived at the Zuo Sima Mansion.

Upon seeing Nongyu, Madam Hu immediately dismissed everyone around her.

"Yu'er, what brings you here?"

"But what happened?"

Madam Hu frowned slightly.

She asked if something had happened because Nongyu seemed very anxious.

"Qin is going to attack Han."

"Mother, why don't you come to Xianyang with me and Sister Zi Nu tomorrow?"

Nongyu told him the truth.

"what?"

"So fast?"

"Wasn't it said that Qin would wait until after the autumn harvest before sending troops to Han?"

Madam Hu was startled upon hearing this.

"The master said that war is based on deception."

"I don't know the specifics either."

"It's Mr. Xu's suggestion that you come with me and Sister Zi Nu tomorrow, Mother."

Nongyu explained.

Then he sat down next to Madam Hu.

Although she was only a teenager, her figure was already in no way inferior to Mrs. Hu's.

However, Madam Hu was more charming, while she was more naive and inexperienced, like a budding flower.

"it is good."

Madam Hu nodded slightly.

Since it was Xu Lin's suggestion, what else is there to say?

Madam Hu is a gentle and considerate person. Although she and Xu Lin are not husband and wife in name, they are husband and wife in reality, so she is willing to trust Xu Lin unconditionally!

"This is a very important matter, your aunt..."

After more than ten breaths, Madam Hu raised her hand and pointed to the Hall of Hundred Fragrances.

"You don't need to worry about my aunt's mother."

"The gentleman said he would go to the Hundred Fragrances Hall in person."

Nongyu waved her hand.

"Alright."

Madam Hu was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded. Xu Lin going to his sister's place personally?

Does this mean that Xu Lin and his sister have already...?

Although it was common for sisters in the Baiyue region to share a husband with one man, however…

Thinking of this, Madam Hu immediately shook her head.

What is she thinking about?

Although an elder sister is like a mother, Xu Lin and her younger sister's relationship was mostly irreversible, so the best course of action was for her to pretend she didn't know anything.

……

the other side.

Xu Lin arrived at the Hundred Fragrances Hall.

"Is your lord in his bedchamber?"

Xu Lin darted to Zhi En's side like a wisp of smoke and asked.

"Mr. Xu?"

"exist."

"But my lord has already gone to sleep."

Zhi En looked in the direction of the voice, was startled at first, and then answered truthfully.

"It doesn't matter."

Xu Lin smiled.

Then they entered the bedroom.

Hu Meiren was wearing a nightgown, her hands folded at her waist, and she was sleeping soundly.

Seeing this, Xu Lin smiled, walked slowly to the bedside, and lay down on it.

Hu Meiren was quickly awakened by the scalding.

"Who?"

"gentlemen?"

"How did you come?"

"I thought the incense had fallen down!"

Hu Meiren couldn't hide her surprise.

Then she placed her fair, jade-like right leg on Xu Lin's right leg.

"Is incense really this hot?"

Xu Lin joked.

"probably not."

Hu Meiren, who had her back to Xu Lin, shook her head.

Xu Lin asked Hu Meiren to give him both hands, and then began to tell her about the destruction of Han.

"So, Sister and Yu'er are leaving tomorrow?"

After listening, Hu Meiren asked.

"Correct."

Xu Lin nodded.

Then she released Hu Meiren's wrist and lay flat on her back.

"When shall I leave?"

Hu Meiren blinked her phoenix eyes and asked.

"You have to go with Han An and Mingzhu."

"Han An is still alive, so I can't just take you away directly."

Xu Lin answered.

"I understand."

"I am not interested in the name of husband and wife; I care more about the reality of being husband and wife."

"Moreover, as Han An's favored concubine, I find it even more interesting to exchange skills with you, sir."

Hu Meiren smiled charmingly.

She sat down as soon as she finished speaking.

"Sir, when are you leaving?"

Hu Meiren swept her beautiful hair back.

"I reckon I'll be the last to leave."

Xu Lin answered while thinking.

Hu Meiren nodded slightly, then tied her hair up.

……

The next day.

Xinzheng, the residence of the Fourth Prince.

Han Yu was unable to eat or sleep because he couldn't find the Red Lotus.

"Father."

"Do you think it's possible that Princess Honglian has fled to Nanyang or the State of Wei?"

Han Qiancheng asked respectfully.

"Not too possible."

"My intuition tells me that Honglian is still in Xinzheng."

Han Yu shook his head.

After a moment's thought, he looked up at the Xu residence.

If Honglian is still in Xinzheng, Xu Lin is the prime suspect!
There are two reasons.

First, Xu Lin is the deputy leader of the Qin State's Shadow Guard, and his continued presence in Xinzheng is already suspicious!

Secondly, there was a faint fragrance in the Xu residence, a fragrance he had smelled before at the Princess's residence!
“A thousand chariots.”

"You will personally go and secretly monitor the Xu residence."

"Xu Lin is highly vigilant and has a high level of cultivation, so we must be careful!"

Han Yu solemnly instructed.

"promise!"

Han Qiancheng immediately accepted the order.

Then he rode his horse to Xu's house.

After Han Qiancheng walked away, Han Yu stroked the gilded wine vessel on the table and fell into deep thought.

If Honglian is truly hiding in the Xu residence, given Xu Lin's lecherous nature, she is most likely already...

At this thought, Han Yu was enraged and smashed the wine bottle heavily on the ground. He didn't want to think about it anymore.

"I hope Honglian is alright."

Han Yu said with hope.

(End of this chapter)