Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

"Sir, aren't you in a bit too much of a hurry?"

Tian Mi, though alluring, did not agree to Xu Lin's proposal.

Although Xu Lin is handsome and dashing, her mission is to get close to him, but she won't use her trump card right away.

Her body is her biggest trump card; how can she use it right away?

"Speed ​​is of the essence in war."

Xu Lin smiled calmly.

Actually, he was just asking casually; he didn't really want to share a bed with Tian Mi.

There's an old saying, what's it again?

Whether there are dates or not, we'll still try our luck; we won't lose anything anyway.

Upon hearing this, Tian Mi feigned displeasure, brushed aside Xu Lin's restless hand, and turned her face to the side.

"Food and sex are human nature."

"If anyone's to blame, it's the girl's natural beauty."

Seeing this, Xu Lin smiled and explained.

He wasn't flattering Tian Mi; Tian Mi had fair skin, and although her breasts weren't as impressive as Madam Hu's, she had a slender figure.

Upon hearing this, Tian Mi, whose pink hair cascaded down her back, chuckled.

Then he took a sip of wine.

Although Xu Lin speaks too bluntly, he is still better than a hypocrite. A hypocrite talks a lot about benevolence and morality, but does all sorts of despicable things. At least Xu Lin's words and actions are consistent.

……

After an incense stick has burned.

Xu Lin suddenly stood up and left the tavern.

Tian Mi offered to see Xu Lin off, but Xu Lin refused.

"The young lady is beautiful and charming, it's best if she doesn't show her face in public too much."

"The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind!"

Xu Lin said loudly.

After saying this, he took a carriage back to the inn.

After watching Xu Lin walk away, Tian Mi closed the bamboo window, sat down in front of the bronze mirror, and tossed her hair.

This was the first time in her memory that someone had called her 'bright and beautiful'.

She likes the word 'bright'.

In the countryside, whether a man lusts after her body or not, he describes her as 'charming' rather than 'bright'.

"He is indeed somewhat interesting."

After a moment's hesitation, Tian Mi parted her thin lips slightly.

After saying that, she put on her coat, sat down at the table, and began to think about her next plan.

Judging from Xu Lin's posture, he will leave Yan State soon.

How can she continue to get closer to Xu Lin?

Cater to their preferences?
After pondering for a long time, Tian Mi shook her head.

She didn't know enough about Xu Lin to formulate a plan for the next step.

Thinking of this, she wrote a letter to Tian Guang, hoping that he would give her more information about Xu Lin.

……

The next day.

Xu Lin slept until the sun was high in the sky.

He arrived at the inn last night and finished washing up around 4 a.m., so it's reasonable that he slept until noon.

"Sir, you're finally awake."

Nongyu looked in the direction of the sound and spoke.

As soon as she finished speaking, she poured some hot water into the basin.

Xu Lin isn't a very still sleeper, so his hair is quite messy right now.

Why are you up so early?

Xu Lin sat up, supporting himself on the soft couch, and began to rub his sleepy eyes.

If his mission hadn't already been completed and it wasn't time to leave Yan, he probably could have slept until night.

"I just got up not long ago either."

Nongyu answered softly.

Then she handed the still-steaming towel to Xu Lin so he could wipe his face.

Seeing that Nongyu seemed to have something on her mind, Xu Lin told her that she could speak freely.

"it is good."

"Sir, half an hour ago, Luo Wang sent a letter saying that Prince Dan of Yan has gone missing."

Nongyu blinked her beautiful eyes and said.

Before she finished speaking, she took the letter out of her sleeve and handed it to Xu Lin.

Xu Lin was taken aback upon hearing this, then took the letter and stared intently at its contents.

The letter stated that Yan Dan's sudden disappearance might be related to the Mohist school, and that they were investigating.

Mohism?

Six-Fingered Black Knight? Yan Dan has gone into hiding in the Mo Family's Mechanical City?

Thinking about this, Xu Lin rubbed his fingers and fell into deep thought.

Although we have helped Qin a lot since coming to Yan, Touman is still alive and Yan Dan is still alive. How can this be allowed?

Since you've come all this way, you should at least take one of these two people with you, right?

"In that case, let's leave a few days later."

"If Touman and Yan Dan don't die, then Yan's trip will have been in vain."

After more than ten breaths, Xu Lin spoke.

Then he rolled off the bed and, with Nongyu's help, washed his hair.

Although he had just showered last night, his clothes were still a mess.

"Liaodong is bitterly cold; let's go to Jicheng and wait for news."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Li Si should arrive in Ji City in a few days."

Xu Lin said while wiping his hair.

The past few days have been cloudy and cold in Liaodong, with a biting wind and dry conditions that have made Nongyu's skin less supple than before.

"it is good."

Nongyu nodded.

Then I started packing my things.

……

That night.

Tian Mi received a reply from Tian Guang.

Upon learning that Xu Lin had a grudge against Touman and Yan Dan, Tian Mi crossed her slender right leg over her left, crossed her left arm across her chest, rested her right elbow on her left palm, and supported her chin with her right hand, looking towards the Xiongnu.

Yan Dan was the crown prince of the Yan state, and Touman was the Xiongnu Chanyu. Both of them were not easy to deal with.

If she had to choose one, Tian Mi would choose Yan Dan, but Yan Dan was not in the Yan Kingdom, so Tian Mi had no choice but to choose Touman.

Having made up her mind, Tian Mi put on a fur coat and traveled by carriage to the Xiongnu.

……

Three days later.

Tian Mi arrived in Xiongnu and met the Xiongnu Left Wise King.

Touman himself was quite skilled and had lived in the Xiongnu royal court for a long time, so killing Touman would be very difficult.

Therefore, Tian Mi's plan was to obtain a map of the Xiongnu and present it to Xu Lin.

Tian Mi chose the Left Wise King because she happened to meet him.

"I am being hunted by the Yan people. I wonder if Your Majesty would be willing to take me in?"

"This humble woman is willing to serve Your Majesty like a cow or a horse."

Tian Mi feigned pitifulness.

She loves acting and is very good at it.

Upon hearing this, the unshaven Left Wise King hesitated, then dismissed his attendants.

"We can take them in."

"But you must no longer call me King!"

The Left Wise King said solemnly.

The Xiongnu people called the Left Wise King 'Tuqi' (tú, qí).

'Tuqi' is a Xiongnu word meaning 'wise'. In the Xiongnu official system, the Left Wise King was the highest official position below the Chanyu, second only to the Chanyu, and the head of the 'Four Corners' (Left and Right Wise Kings, Left and Right Guli Kings).

The Xiongnu had a tradition of respecting the left, so the Left Wise King held a higher status than the Right Wise King.

Why?

"Your Majesty is the Left Wise King, and I am but a humble woman..."

Tian Mi asked curiously.

As she spoke, she used the poison 'Flower Blossom Tea'.

The Flower Tea Rose was extracted from poppy flowers and could induce hallucinations instantly.

Soon, the Left Wise King began to hallucinate, mistaking Tian Mi's animal skin coat for Tian Mi herself.

To help him unbutton the animal skin coat, the Left Wise King was incredibly forthcoming with his knowledge.

The Left Wise King said that Tian Mi drew a map, and soon Tian Mi obtained the Xiongnu's defense deployment map. He also learned that in about half a month, Touman would go to a place to perform a sacrifice.

That place wasn't too close to the Xiongnu royal court, so it was a good opportunity to take action against Touman.

After confirming some details on the map, Tian Mi leaped away, leaving the animal skin coat behind with the Left Wise King.

When the Left Wise King regained consciousness, Tian Mi had already left the Xiongnu.

Seeing the animal skin coat beside him, the Left Wise King was furious, but he did not send anyone to chase after Tian Mi.

Because if this got out, it would do him more harm than good.

……

the other side.

Upon learning that Xu Lin had gone to Jicheng, Tian Mi immediately took a car there.

There are many ways to get close to Xu Lin; she doesn't necessarily have to become his woman. All she needs to do is tell him about the Xiongnu defense map and the sacrificial ceremony to Touman in about half a month. That will be enough. (End of Chapter)