Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 298 Zi Nu, manipulated by Xu Lin
A quarter of an hour later.

Xu Lin arrived at Xin Zilanxuan.

As dusk settled, the place became crowded with guests.

After chatting with the maid Lin'er and the others for a few minutes, Xu Lin went directly to Zi Nu's bedroom.

As soon as Xu Lin reached the top floor, he heard the melodious sound of a piano.

So he followed the sound and went to Nongyu's room.

dong dong dong.

Xu Lin knocked lightly on the wooden door a few times.

Upon hearing this, the well-educated and sensible Nongyu immediately stopped playing the zither.

Then she suddenly stood up, walked gracefully toward the wooden door, and slowly opened it.

"gentlemen?"

Upon seeing that the visitor was Xu Lin, Nongyu's almond-shaped eyes lit up.

Then he invited Xu Lin into the bedroom.

"Would you like tea, sir, or Peach Blossom Dew?"

"Nongyu asked softly."

After speaking, she tucked her hair behind her ear.

Although she was gentle, unlike the reserved Mrs. Hu, she had a courageous side.

"It's all right."

Xu Lin answered.

Then sit cross-legged.

There was a faint fragrance in Nongyu's room, not the scent of rouge and powder, but the unique body fragrance of a young girl.

"it is good."

Nongyu nodded slightly.

Then he poured Xu Lin a bowl of tea.

Although Peach Dew is a fruit wine, tea is still healthier from a health perspective.

"Yes, sir."

"I found that the nursery rhyme you wrote a while ago is very suitable for singing."

"Listen to this?"

Nongyu rolled her almond-shaped eyes and asked.

"can."

Xu Lin nodded.

Then he took a sip of tea and closed his eyes.

Upon seeing this, Nongyu quickly walked towards the guqin, lifted her skirt, knelt down in front of the guqin, and began to play.

After more than ten breaths, Nongyu coughed twice and began to sing a nursery rhyme to ward off locusts.

Nongyu's voice was melodious and pleasant, captivating Xu Lin completely!
……

After half a cup of tea.

Nongyu blushed slightly and stopped playing the zither.

"What do you think, sir?"

Nongyu blinked her almond-shaped eyes and asked.

She actually quite likes it.

The main reason is that Xu Lin's lyrics are good; they are not only simple and easy to understand, but also catchy and easy to read aloud.

"Excellent."

Xu Lin commented.

Upon hearing this, Nongyu, whose hair reached her waist, was delighted and then took Xu Lin to see Zi Nu.

Zi Nu was practicing her sword in the study at that moment.

Zi Nu believed that having more skills was never a bad thing, so even though Xianyang was very safe, she still set aside half an hour to an hour every day to practice her swordsmanship.

As winter faded and spring arrived, temperatures rose, so Zi Nu wore very little clothing.

"elder sister."

"Sir, you're here..."

Nongyu pushed open the door and entered, speaking as she did so.

Before she could finish speaking, she left.

Zi Nu is dressed very lightly now, so it's not appropriate for her to see Xu Lin.

After exiting, Nongyu pursed her lips somewhat awkwardly, then knocked on the wooden door a few times.

"Hold on."

The woman in light purple undergarments said.

After saying that, she put away her chain sword and put on her clothes.

Undergarments were equivalent to underwear in later times, and were not suitable for public display.

Squeak.

The wooden door opened in response.

Zi Nu swept her hair back and glared at Nong Yu.

Although it was only for a moment, Xu Lin must have seen everything.

Fortunately, she was practicing swordsmanship and wearing undergarments; if she were taking a bath...

Of course, if she were taking a bath, she would definitely bolt the door.

"What brings you to Zilan Pavilion today, sir?"

"I ask in a seductive voice," Zi Nu asked.

Nongyu then lowered her head and went into the study to make tea.

"I miss you, my wife."

Xu Lin answered loudly.

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu rolled her eyes at Xu Lin, telling him to be serious, as Nong Yu was right there.

"it is good."

Xu Lin readily agreed.

Then he took out a jar of white sugar from his storage space and handed it to Zi Nu.

"This is?"

Zi Nu took the pottery jar and asked curiously.

Xu Lin remained silent, slowly walking towards the table, letting Zi Nu guess.

Zi Nu frowned slightly, slowly opened the pottery jar, and then fanned her nose with her hand.

It doesn't have any special taste.

"Is this edible?" Zi Nu asked.

Xu Lin nodded.

So Zi Nu tried a little bit.

The moment the white sugar touched her throat, Zi Nu's beautiful eyes lit up.

"Is this your new invention, sir?"

Zi Nu pressed for an answer.

Then he handed the pottery jar to Nongyu.

"Correct."

This substance is called white sugar.

"It has many uses, but for you, it's most suitable for cooking."

Xu Lin nodded.

Then they began to teach Zi Nu and Nong Yu how to make white sugar.

Nongyu stood with her legs together, listening attentively and taking down all the key points Xu Lin made.

"What you say is unfounded."

"You can compare them."

After finishing the lesson, Xu Lin offered his suggestions.

Zi Nu agreed and went to the kitchen with Xu Lin.

……

Half an hour later.

Zi Nu and Xu Lin took the dishes they had made to the study, where Nong Yu would critique them.

Nongyu lifted her hair and first tasted two bites of what Zinu had made.

After swallowing, Nongyu gave Zinu a thumbs-up, indicating that Zinu had done a good job, as always.

Then Nongyu tasted two bites of what Xu Lin had made.

After finishing her meal, Nongyu still wanted more and took two more bites.

Then he suddenly stood up, indicating that Xu Lin had won completely.

It wasn't that she favored Xu Lin, but Xu Lin's cooking was indeed tastier; white sugar and braised pork were a perfect match!

Zi Nu was not surprised by this. She didn't want to compete with Xu Lin, but rather wanted Xu Lin to cook.

"I lost."

Zi Nu knelt opposite Xu Lin, tasted the braised pork Xu Lin had made, and said with self-deprecation that she was not as good as him.

"It's not that my cooking skills are better, but because of the white sugar."

Xu Lindao.

Zi Nu and Nong Yu nodded in unison.

……

After a stick of incense.

Xu Lin, having eaten and drunk his fill, couldn't help but let out a burp.

Nongyu tidied up the area under the table and then withdrew.

Zi Nu then put her legs together, picked up a blanket from the side, and placed it on her lap.

The method for making white sugar must not be revealed to others.

Xu Lin said in a deep voice.

"it is good!"

Zi Nu nodded.

"Few people grow sugarcane in Xianyang, but more in Sichuan and Chongqing."

"If you think Sichuan and Chongqing are too far away, you can plant some in Xianyang."

Xu Lin suggested.

"it is good."

Zi Nu readily agreed.

Then he crossed his legs to one side.

She was prepared for Xu Lin to use his lap as a pillow.

She really liked the white sugar that Xu Lin invented, so she could let Xu Lin use her pillow a little longer tonight.

Although it was springtime, the temperature wasn't very high at night. Xu Lin's head was very warm, like a small stove, which she quite liked.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest."

Xu Lin continued.

After saying that, he walked towards the door.

After witnessing this scene, Zi Nu hesitated to speak.

Why did Xu Lin leave?

Not using my lap as a pillow tonight?

Zi Nu had gotten used to Xu Lin using her lap as a pillow, so the sudden change made her feel a little uncomfortable.

"I send you."

Zi Nu stood up, supporting herself on her knees, her red lips slightly parted.

"Need not."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

Then he left Zilan Pavilion without looking back.

Zhao Ji, that 'female demon,' is too powerful, leaving Xu Lin in a state of sage-like composure. Therefore, despite Zi Nu's beautiful legs, he has absolutely no interest in her right now!

As she watched Xu Lin walk further and further away, Zi Nu frowned deeply.

What's wrong with Xu Lin tonight?
Because she didn't shower after practicing swordsmanship?
Thinking of this, Zi Nu lowered her head, brought her delicate nose to her collar, and took a few deep sniffs.

It doesn't taste like anything!

After a moment's hesitation, she called over the colorful butterfly that was not far away.

"Smell it."

Zi Nu raised her fair wrist and stretched her arm out in front of Cai Die.

"Does it have any strange smell?"

Zi Nu asked.

"No."

The butterfly shook its head.

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu considered calling Lin'er, who was not far away, over as well, but then she thought that it was a good thing that Xu Lin didn't use her lap as a pillow.

Often walking by the river, how can there not be wet shoes?
Would a lecherous man like Xu Lin be satisfied with simply resting his head on someone's leg?
Therefore, she shouldn't be upset, she should be happy!
With that thought in mind, Zi Nu swayed her slender waist and went to the bathhouse.

(End of this chapter)