Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 270 Yan Lingji Pays Off Her Brother's Debt

After a stick of incense.

Ying Zheng arrived at the western suburbs and visited Liao's residence.

Boom boom boom!
Zhao Gao strode forward and knocked on the wooden door.

Soon, Liao opened the wooden door.

Liao was taken aback when she saw Ying Zheng.

"Greetings, King Qin!"

He bowed deeply in salutation.

Ying Zheng waved his hand, then went to the study with Liao.

After taking their seats, Ying Zheng, showing respect for talent, personally poured Liao a bowl of boiled water and then sincerely invited Liao to serve Qin.

……

Half an hour later.

Liao knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a gesture of service to the king!

Emperor Ying Zheng was overjoyed and personally helped Liao up.

……

The next day.

After lunch, Liao went to Zhangtai Palace.

"See your Majesty!"

He clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"No gift."

Ying Zheng waved his sleeves.

Then dismiss those around him, allowing Liao to speak freely about whatever she wanted to say.

"Kings."

"I believe we can attack Chu now."

Liao Jin said.

"Why?"

Ying Zheng frowned.

The State of Chu was vast and had a million armored soldiers; it was not easy to defeat.

"Because treacherous officials are now in power in the State of Chu, and the people are suffering."

The winding path.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng frowned slightly, took out a map of the Chu Kingdom from under the table, laid it flat on the table, and asked Liao to continue.

"Li Yuan, a man from Zhao, is now in charge of the Chu state's government."

"After entering Chu, he first served as a retainer of Lord Chunshen, Huang Xie, the Prime Minister. Later, he presented his sister, Li Huan, to Huang Xie, who then presented her to King Xiong Wan of Chu."

"Li Huan gave birth to a son named Han, who was made crown prince. Li Yuan was also given important positions. Last year, King Xiong Wan of Chu died. Li Yuan sent assassins to kill Huang Xie and exterminate Huang Xie's entire clan. Crown Prince Han succeeded as King of Chu, and Li Yuan effectively controlled the Chu government."

"King Chu was still young and fierce, so he entrusted all state affairs to Li Yuan."

"Li Yuan's abilities are at most those of a county magistrate; therefore, under his rule, the people of Chu have no place to stand."

Liao added.

Li Yuan, a man from the state of Zhao, once brought his younger sister Li Huan to the state of Chu and presented her to Lord Chunshen, Huang Xie, one of the Four Lords of the Warring States. He then successfully persuaded Lord Chunshen to present his sister to King Wan of Chu.

After Li Yuan's younger sister entered the palace, she gained the favor of King Chu Wan and was made queen. She gave birth to a son, Xiong Han, who was made crown prince. As a result, Li Yuan was also given important positions.

Li Yuan feared that Lord Chunshen would leak the secret, and also for the sake of power, so he plotted to kill Lord Chunshen to silence him. After King Wan of Chu died, Li Yuan had assassins lying in ambush inside the palace gates beforehand, killed Lord Chunshen, and sent people to exterminate Lord Chunshen's entire family, so that Xiong Han could successfully succeed to the throne.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng fell into deep thought.

After pondering for a moment, he had Xu Lin, Li Si, and others summoned.

Since it is not a war to destroy a country, there is no need to summon civil and military officials to discuss this matter!

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Xu Lin arrived at Zhangtai Palace.

After a few brief pleasantries, Liao shared his thoughts.

He suggested allying with Wei to attack Chu and save the people of Chu from their suffering!

"What do you think, sir?"

After listening, Ying Zheng looked at Xu Lin.

"The State of Wei is gradually declining, so it is unlikely that it can exert much effort."

"Although King Chu is young, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. Therefore, the State of Chu should not be underestimated."

"Your Majesty agrees to ally with Wei to attack Chu, but I wonder who Your Majesty intends to send?"

Xu Lindao.

"How is General Meng Wu?"

Ying Zheng asked as he pondered.

He originally intended to send Xin Wu, since it would be two against one, but Xu Lin was right, how much effort could Wei put in?
Even if the State of Chu was weak, could it be weaker than the State of Han?
Xu Lin nodded.

Liao clasped his hands in agreement.

Upon seeing this, Ying Zheng ordered someone to bring Meng Wu over.

The State of Chu possessed a million armored soldiers, a force not to be underestimated. Therefore, he planned to provide Meng Wu with an army of 150,000.

This battle is not for the destruction of Chu, but only to take advantage of the treacherous minister Li Yuan's control of the court and seize a few... no, to save the people of a few cities!
"Kings!"

"I am willing to go to Wei and persuade the King of Wei to join forces to attack Chu!"

Liao volunteered.

"it is good!"

Ying Zheng readily agreed.

Xu Lin said that if there was nothing else for him, he would leave first.

Ying Zheng nodded.

Xu Lin often takes time off, which is only possible because of him. If it were any other monarch, would they allow Xu Lin to take time off every few days?
Xu Lin replied, "It is precisely because Your Majesty is so magnanimous that you allow me to take breaks every now and then that I serve the Great Qin."

Before long, Meng Wu arrived at Zhangtai Palace. After informing Meng Wu of the plan, Ying Zheng allocated Meng Wu an army of 150,000.

"I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Meng Wu clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Then he stepped forward a few steps and caught the tiger tally with both hands.

……

That night.

Xianyang, the Imperial Preceptor's Residence.

After dinner, Xu Lin didn't let Yingge leave.

After Yan Lingji and the others had gone far away, Xu Lin began to teach Yingge close combat self-defense techniques.

Parrots excel at speed but are not good at close combat.

Xu Lin taught her step by step, and Yingge learned very diligently.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yingge's chest was soaked with sweat.

Because her breasts are so full, she sweats easily.

Neither Xu Lin nor Ying Ge paid any attention to this matter.

……

At the second watch of the night.

Parrot's song was accompanied by profuse sweating.

Seeing this, Xu Lin stopped teaching and told Yingge to take a bath.

"Thank you, sir!"

The parrot clasped its hands in a gesture of respect.

"No need to say thank you."

Xu Lindao.

We're all family, no need for thanks.

"it is good."

Parrot, its chest heaving violently, nodded slightly.

Then he turned and left the study.

Just as Yingge disappeared from sight, Yanlingji arrived.

Just as Yan Lingji was about to enjoy her meal, Li Wu suddenly came to report that Yan Lingji's younger brother, Yan Lingwei, was requesting an audience.

"My brother?"

"Why is he here?"

Yan Lingji frowned deeply.

Then she sat up straight, holding onto Xu Lin's thighs as she stood up.

This was the first time Yan Lingwei had come to see her since she returned to Xianyang.

"Owner."

"I go……"

Yan Lingji said.

"Go."

Xu Lin nodded.

After receiving Xu Lin's permission, Yan Lingji put on her coat and left the study.

Soon, Yan Lingji met her younger brother, Yan Lingwei.

Yan Lingwei looked dejected, as if she had just suffered a defeat.

"What happened?"

"Yan Ling Ji asked."

"Sister, may I speak to you in private?"

Yan Lingwei coughed twice and asked.

There were many people at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, and he didn't want Li Wu and the others to know what he was about to say.

Yan Lingji frowned, then left the Imperial Preceptor's residence with Yan Lingwei.

"What happened?"

Yan Lingji asked without a smile.

Yan Lingwei swallowed hard, then truthfully told Yan Lingji about how he had almost caused the deaths of two good people yesterday because he was too eager to make a contribution.

When Old Liu, the Shadow Guard, learned of this, he was furious.

He'll probably be fired in a few days.

He didn't want to leave the Shadow Guard.

"Sister, although Mr. Xu has been visiting the Shadow Guard less often lately, he is still the deputy leader. Could you perhaps..."

"Yan Lingwei pleaded."

"This matter was indeed due to my greed for credit."

"If it's inconvenient for you, then forget it."

Seeing the displeasure in Yan Lingji's eyes, Yan Lingwei quickly said.

"I'll give it a try."

Yan Lingji said irritably.

Then they drove away Yan Lingwei.

After returning to the Imperial Preceptor's residence, in order to get Xu Lin's help, Yan Lingji took out a black silk bodysuit that she disliked very much from a hidden compartment under the wardrobe.

The black silk bodysuit is so thin that even someone without martial arts skills could tear it with their hands.

After reluctantly putting on the coat, Yan Lingji went to Xu Lin's bedroom.

"What does your brother want with you?"

Xu Lin looked in the direction of the sound and, seeing Yan Lingji, asked curiously.

(End of this chapter)