Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 274 The Mature Beauty Stuck on the Desk
"It's over."

Seeing this, Jingyang thought to himself.

Then he led his troops in a retreat.

The combined forces of Qin and Han numbered over 200,000, while he only had 90,000. How could they possibly win?
Jingyang retreated again and again, allowing the Qin-Han allied forces to not only capture Pingyu, but also several nearby cities.

Meng Wu was well-versed in military strategy and knew that he could not advance too far into enemy territory alone. Therefore, after capturing the fifth city, he ordered a halt to the advance.

Then he wrote a letter to Ying Zheng, informing him of the situation at the front.

……

Five days later.

Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace.

Ying Zheng received Meng Wu's letter.

Meng Wuxin wrote that Xu Lin deserves great credit for our army's great victory this time!

If it weren't for Xu Lin recommending Liao, Liao advising to attack Chu, and then risking his life to enter Wei and persuade the King of Wei, and Xu Lin's plan to get the King of Chu to transfer Xiang Yan away, how could we have achieved such a great victory?

After reading it, Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows slightly.

Then he wrote back to Meng Wu, telling him not to rush to expand the victory, as the hearts of the people in cities like Pingyu were very important!

After the messenger had gone far away, Ying Zheng raised his hand to dismiss those around him, leaving only Gai Nie and Zhao Gao.

"What do you think I should do to reward the Imperial Advisor this time?"

Ying Zheng looked at Gai Nie and asked.

After he finished speaking, he handed the letter to Gai Nie.

Gai Nie took the letter and stared intently at its contents.

After reading it, he suggested giving a reward.

Xu Lin held the highest rank among officials, and there was no higher position he could attain.

Ying Zheng nodded and looked at Zhao Gao.

"Your humble servant also suggests a reward!"

After feeling Ying Zheng's gaze upon him, Zhao Gao replied.

Xu Lin had no interest in becoming an official, nor did he desire a title, so a monetary reward was more appropriate.

"Then let's give a reward!"

Ying Zheng nodded.

Then he rewarded Xu Lin with 10,000 gold coins.

Last month, Princess Mi Yu of the former Chu Kingdom, who was also the birth mother of Fusu, gave birth to a daughter for him.

Ying Zheng named him 'Yuanman'.

Yuan Man is too young. If Yuan Man were in her teens, she could be married off to Xu Lin.

Ying Zheng didn't particularly like his eldest son Fusu, but he did like his eldest daughter Yuanman quite a bit.

Before Yuanman was born, Ying Zheng rarely visited Mi Yu's palace. After Yuanman was born, Ying Zheng would visit Mi Yu's palace every few days.

Yuanman is very obedient and doesn't cry or make a fuss. Although she is a girl, she looks a lot like Ying Zheng when he was a child!
"promise!"

Zhao Gao immediately accepted the order.

Then he took the money to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

……

After a stick of incense.

Xu Lin accepted the money and gave Zhao Gao two jars of orchid wine.

The orchid wine was sent by Zi Nu a few days ago. He doesn't like drinking, and it would be a waste to leave it at home.

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Zhao Gao gladly accepted.

Then he left the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Xu Lin then had Jing Ni divide the money among herself.

Recently, business at Xin Zilan Pavilion has been booming. Zi Nu sends money over every month. In addition, as the Imperial Preceptor, his salary is already very high, so he doesn't need the money he receives as a reward!
"Send some to Madam Hu and Mingzhu as well."

Xu Lin said as he thought.

"it is good."

Jingwei nodded.

Then the task of delivering the money was handed over to Li Wu and Ying Ge.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Li Wu, dressed in a black, tight-fitting long dress, arrived at the Hu residence with five hundred gold coins.

dong dong dong.

Li Wu knocked on the wooden door.

"Who?"

"I asked Mrs. Hu, who was sitting in her study reading a book."

After speaking, she placed her hand on the dagger beside her.

Xu Lin had told her not to open the door to just anyone!
"I am Li Wu."

"I've come on your orders, sir!"

Li Wu answered.

Upon hearing this, Madam Hu breathed a sigh of relief.

She had dinner at the Imperial Preceptor's residence not long ago and chatted with Li Wu for a while, so she still remembered Li Wu's voice!
Then she released the dagger, stood up while holding onto the table, and opened the door.

"Did you need something from me, sir?"

Mrs. Hu, dressed in an elegant green dress, blinked her beautiful eyes and asked.

Her figure was not bulky at all, and her skin was as white as jade; she didn't look like someone nearing thirty at all! "No."

"The master asked me to send some money. Everyone gets some, including Mingzhu, so you must accept it, Madam!"

Li Wu shook her head and explained.

After chatting for a while, Li Wu put the money in the study and then left the Hu residence.

Watching Li Wu's graceful figure gradually disappear into the distance, the slender Madam Hu hesitated to speak.

As the Imperial Advisor, Xu Lin is usually so busy, yet he still thought of her, which deeply moved Madam Hu!
If she had met Xu Lin instead of Li Kai in Baiyue more than ten years ago, how wonderful that would have been.
After pondering for a long time, Madam Hu smiled gently and shook her head.

More than ten years ago, Xu Lin was not even ten years old. Even if you met Xu Lin, it probably wouldn't have been possible!

Then she sat upright at the table, her legs tightly pressed together, and wrote down all her thoughts.

She was an introverted person, so even though she missed Xu Lin very much, she would not go to the Imperial Preceptor's mansion to find him. Instead, she would write down her thoughts and wait for Xu Lin to come.

……

the other side.

Yingge arrived at the Han residence and met Mingzhu.

After Han An's death, the Han family had very few guards left, only a dozen or so, who were responsible for protecting Han Yun and others.

"you are?"

"Parrot song?"

Mingzhu looked in the direction of the sound, and asked as she pondered.

She had only met Yingge a few times, so she wasn't sure if the person who came was Yingge.

"Correct."

"I have come on your orders."

The parrot nodded.

Then he put the money on the table.

"Everyone has this money."

"The parrot continued."

Then he suggested that Mingzhu move out. Han An is dead, so why should Mingzhu still live in the Han residence?

Han Yun and the other young masters are all lecherous men. Living together for a long time could easily lead to problems!

"it is good."

"I will seriously consider it."

Mingzhu gave a cold, elegant smile.

Then, her beautiful eyes pierced as she looked at Yingge's chest.

Although Yingge is not very old, her chest is quite impressive!
If a few more years pass, even Mingzhu might not be a match for Yingge!

After chatting for a few more minutes, Yingge left Mingzhu's residence.

After Yingge walked away, Mingzhu looked at her charming and alluring reflection in the dressing mirror.

"It's time to move out."

Mingzhu leaned forward, smiling charmingly.

There are many inconveniences at the Han residence, making it very difficult to see Xu Lin!
There were many people in the Imperial Preceptor's residence and the Han family's residence, making it impossible for her to use her full strength!
After saying this, Mingzhu took the money and left the Han residence.

Then, he bought a mansion in the suburbs not too far from the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

The mansion wasn't very big, but it was enough for her to live in alone!
……

That night.

Xu Lin heard that Mingzhu had moved out.

So he rode his horse to Mingzhu Mansion.

When Xu Lin arrived at Mingzhu's residence, Mingzhu had just finished tidying up and was covered in sweat.

"Do you need my help?"

Xu Lin dismounted and asked with a smile.

After saying that, he went straight to his study.

"I would also like to ask you for help, but you are too late."

Mingzhu was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then replied in a charming voice.

Then he picked up the cooled boiled water, tilted his head back, and started chugging it down.

Because it was the height of summer, and wearing too many layers would be inconvenient for working, Mingzhu wore a dark purple tank top, revealing her ample figure.

"how have you been?"

Xu Lin sat down on the soft couch and casually asked.

He wasn't in a hurry, because this wasn't the Han residence, and he had plenty of time tonight!
"Thanks to you, sir."

The mature and elegant Mingzhu pursed her moist red lips and said.

After speaking, she closed the bamboo window and wooden door, knelt before the table, leaned forward, and began to look for incense.

Because she moved in such a hurry, she put all the incense under the table.

After more than ten breaths, Mingzhu got stuck on the table because she had recently gained a lot of weight.

"Sir, could you please help me?"

Mingzhu asked, sounding slightly unwell.

"it is good!"

Xu Lin looked in the direction of the voice and readily agreed.

Then he placed his hand on Mingzhu's buttocks.

(End of this chapter)