Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 299 Nian Duan develops a dependence on Xu Lin

After half a stick of incense.

Xu Lin arrived at the Hu residence.

The gentle and kind-hearted Madam Hu had just finished bathing.

"gentlemen?"

Just as Madam Hu was about to close the gate, she saw Xu Lin.

"Going to bed so early?"

Xu Lin asked with a smile.

Then they entered the Hu residence.

"I haven't had much to do lately, so I've been going to bed early."

Mrs. Hu tightened her nightgown and answered softly.

After saying that, she closed the door.

"Have you already eaten?"

Seeing that Madam Hu had changed into her nightgown, Xu Lin asked.

"I've eaten."

"Sir, you haven't eaten yet?"

"That's what Madam Hu said."

She's been dieting lately and eats very little at night.

She only ate a small portion of the pancake tonight.

"I've already eaten."

Xu Lin answered.

Then he took out a jar of white sugar from the storage space and placed it on the table.

"This is?"

Madam Hu frowned slightly.

Her voice was gentle, like that of a kind and understanding older sister, making people want to tease her.

Xu Lin was in a very bad state today; he had the will but not the strength!

This substance is called white sugar.

"..."

Xu Lin introduced.

After he finished speaking, he poured a bowl of boiled water.

"Yu'er probably won't be back tonight."

"Sir, tonight..."

Mrs. Hu placed her hands on her waist and gently bit her lower lip as she asked.

"Another day."

I'm a little tired today.

Xu Lin said gently.

Then he put his hand on Mrs. Hu's shoulder.

Upon hearing this, Madam Hu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded gently.

Although her daughter Nongyu is no longer young, she still finds it difficult to talk about such things.

After chatting for a while, Xu Lin took out a transparent toy from his storage space and gave it to Madam Hu.

Seeing that it was exactly the same as Xu Lin's, Madam Hu, with her long hair flowing down her shoulders, immediately refused.

Unlike her sister, she could endure.

"It's better to block than to open up."

"Take it."

Xu Lindao.

Unable to refuse such a kind offer, Madam Hu had no choice but to accept it.

After accepting it, she immediately put it in a hidden compartment in the wardrobe.

She's a submissive person, how could she possibly use it secretly in her bedroom by herself?
"It's getting late, you should get some rest."

Xu Lindao.

Then he left the Hu residence.

After leaving the Hu residence, Xu Lin went to the Nian residence.

Duanmu Rong had just fallen asleep.

Nian Duan looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xu Lin. She was overjoyed, but her face remained calm.

"Sir, what brings you here so late at night?"

The question was very official.

After saying that, she and Xu Lin went to the study together.

"I have something for you."

Xu Lin answered.

Then he took out a jar of white sugar from the storage space.

Upon learning that white sugar was Xu Lin's new invention and could be eaten, Nian Duan bowed to express his gratitude.

"How long will it take to cure my illness using the methods described in the book?"

After a few breaths, Nian Duan coughed lightly twice, gathered her hair, and asked.

"Hard to say."

"Even if it's fast, it'll probably take at least a year."

Xu Lin said uncertainly.

Then let Nian Duan get some rest.

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left the Nian residence. Nian Duan, whose long hair was tied up in a low bun, frowned upon seeing this, hesitating to speak.

Why did Xu Lin just leave?

Was her implication not clear enough?

After Xu Lin disappeared from sight, Nian Duan returned to her bedroom.

Although Nian Duan was unwilling to admit it, she had indeed developed a dependence on Xu Lin!
After leaving the Nian residence, Xu Lin did not go to the Mingzhu residence or the Yan residence; all he wanted to do now was sleep!
In matters of the heart, excess is as bad as deficiency.

Zhao Ji's "devilish offensive" made Xu Lin lose all interest in matters of love and sex within three to five days.

Therefore, he planned to visit Mingzhu Mansion and Yan Mansion after some time had passed.

Sugar has many uses, not just for cooking, but it's too late today, so Xu Lin plans to go to Zhangtai Palace tomorrow.

……

The next day.

Xu Lin slept until noon.

After sleeping soundly, he played with Little Cherry for a while.

After washing up and eating something, we took a car to Zhangtai Palace.

When Xu Lin arrived at Zhangtai Palace, Ying Zheng was taking a midday rest.

Ying Zheng rarely took a midday nap, but today he was so tired that he fell asleep on his desk while reviewing memorials.

Zhao Gao was about to report this when Xu Lin stopped him.

No rush, nothing urgent.

Then he took out "The Method of Making White Sugar" from his pocket and began to read the book.

The book not only explains how to make white sugar, but also what uses white sugar has.

The book says that white sugar can be made into sugar blocks and eaten alone, or it can be used to improve dishes, such as sweetening meat and soups, mixing drinks, and mixing with honey and fruit juice, becoming a 'taste luxury' for nobles to show off their status.

The book also states that white sugar can help preserve food beyond its time limit.

Food is perishable, but the high osmotic pressure of white sugar makes it a natural preservative for making 'candied foods', such as pickling fruits, vegetables, or meats with white sugar to make candied fruit or candied fruit. This not only extends the shelf life but also facilitates long-distance transportation.

Sugar can also be used to improve 'dry rations'. By mixing sugar into rice and flour, compressed dry rations can be made. This not only improves the taste but also provides a quick energy boost through the high sugar content, making it a portable ration for the military. The 'compressed dry rations' improved with sugar are easier to eat and more satiating than simple coarse grain biscuits.

White sugar also has medicinal value.

Herbs are often bitter, and white sugar can be used as a 'flavoring agent' to neutralize the bitterness of the decoction, making it easier for children and nobles to take and improving the 'acceptability' of the medicine.

Before Xu Linshu could finish reading, Ying Zheng woke up.

"gentlemen?"

"When did you arrive?"

Upon seeing Xu Lin, Ying Zheng could not hide his surprise and asked.

Then he suddenly stood up, walked to the bronze mirror, and washed his face with clean water.

"Your subject has just arrived."

Xu Lin closed the book and replied.

Ying Zheng remained silent upon hearing this and looked at Zhao Gao.

This made Zhao Gao feel as if he were standing on the edge of an abyss.

"Kings."

"It was I who forbade Eunuch Zhao from reporting this."

Xu Lin came to the rescue.

Then he stepped forward and handed the white sugar and the "White Sugar Making Method" to Ying Zheng.

"A new invention, sir?"

Ying Zheng asked.

Xu Lin nodded.

Upon seeing this, Ying Zheng immediately dismissed his attendants, sat up straight, and focused his gaze on the contents of the book.

Then I tasted the white sugar.

"I wonder how you wish to be rewarded by me, sir?"

Emperor Ying Zheng was overjoyed and asked the question.

He really likes white sugar!

"Your Majesty's permission for me to take frequent days off and not attend court is already a great reward."

Xu Lin answered.

Ying Zheng smiled upon hearing this.

Then they sent someone to fetch Li Si.

Xu Lin then bowed and withdrew.

After Li Si arrived, Ying Zheng entrusted him with the task of planting sugarcane and making sugar.

After mass-producing white sugar, it can be sold to the six states of Shandong—no, to the five states of Shandong—to replenish the Qin treasury!

……

the other side.

Xianyang, Ganquan Palace.

Zhao Ji, dressed in a bright red phoenix dress, was sitting diagonally at the table, drinking soup with white sugar.

The slightly sweet soup made Zhao Ji feel very happy.

Actually, it wasn't just Xu Lin who was very tired; she was very tired too.

Even now, she hasn't fully recovered!

But she liked the feeling of being completely satisfied, so next time she would make Xu Lin kneel down under her skirt and beg for mercy!
Thinking of this, Zhao Ji put down the soup and tried to put her right leg over her left, but her right leg hurt so much that she could only keep it together.

After trying a few times, Zhao Ji took off her high heels, gave up crossing her legs, and then called over the red dates that were not far away.

She not only has leg pain now, but also shoulder pain, so Hongzao needs to give her a good massage.

(End of this chapter)