Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

"Yan Dan is the crown prince of Yan and a successor of the Mohist master, while Xu Lin..."

Gao Jianli explained.

He was interrupted by the Snow Woman before he could finish speaking.

"So what if he's the Crown Prince of Yan?"

"Would the Yan state be a rival to the powerful Qin?"

The Snow Woman smiled brightly.

After collaborating with Xu Lin, she became less aloof and more radiant.

"The Qin dynasty had a million armored soldiers. In a one-on-one fight, the Yan state was indeed no match for the Qin."

"But how could the states of Wei and Zhao not understand the principle that if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold?"

"The outcome of the five-nation alliance is still uncertain."

Gao Jianli spoke eloquently.

He hadn't paid attention to this before, but he started to take notice after Xu Lin appeared.

"so what?"

The snow woman blinked her beautiful eyes.

It can only be said that Gao Jianli spoke of this at the wrong time.

If it were six months ago, before she knew Xu Lin and before she cooperated with him, she might have agreed to Gao Jianli's suggestion.

Now that she's Xu Lin's friend, how could she possibly abandon Xu Lin and switch her allegiance to Yan Dan?
"Everyone knows who Xu Lin is."

"I hope you're serious..."

Gao Jianli continued.

He was interrupted by the snow woman again before he could finish speaking.

"I have thought about it seriously."

The Snow Woman's voice was cold and clear.

Upon hearing this, Gao Jianli hesitated, as if he wanted to speak.

After a dozen or so breaths, he turned and left Feixue Pavilion.

The Snow Woman's mind was made up; no amount of talking would change anything.

Xu Lin is the Grand Tutor of Qin, and Yan Dan is the Crown Prince of Yan. The two will eventually have a battle.

Xue Nu is Xu Lin's friend, but he has switched sides to Yan Dan, and he and Xue Nu will eventually become enemies.

This is not what Gao Jianli wanted to see, but in life, many times what seems like choices are actually no choices at all.

……

Two days later.

Xiji Inn, Jicheng, the capital of Yan.

Xiji Inn is the largest inn in Yandu Jicheng. Located in the western part of Jicheng, it is the tallest building in Yan Kingdom, with ten floors.

Nongyu thought it didn't matter which floor she lived on, since she would be leaving Yan soon anyway. Xu Lin disagreed, believing that life was about enjoyment and experience, so she had to live on the tenth floor.

It's not like we're broke, so why not enjoy life?

Why do we need so much money?
The price on the tenth floor is twice that of the ninth floor, and almost ten times that of the second and third floors. Nongyu originally wanted to ask for two rooms, since men and women are different and it would be inconvenient to share a room.

But the price on the tenth floor is too expensive, so let's just book a room and she can sleep on the floor.

There's really no need to sleep on the floor, because each room on the tenth floor has several beds.

Squeak.

The heavy wooden door opened with a thud.

The wooden door is not only heavy, but also has a faint fragrance and a wonderful feel; it looks very valuable.

The ground was covered with animal skin mats, and the fire in the stove was roaring, giving people a warm and cozy feeling.

"This is too extravagant."

Nongyu tossed her hair aside and thought to herself.

Then I put my luggage in the closet.

"Does the guest require a servant?"

The guard asked Xu Lin in a low voice.

If Xu Lin lives alone, he will bring a group of girls over for Xu Lin to choose from.

However, Xu Lin came with Nongyu. He wasn't sure whether Nongyu was Xu Lin's sister or his concubine, so he didn't dare bring the girl directly.

"Need not."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

"it is good."

"If you need a lady but it's not convenient, you can go to the eighth floor after midnight."

The guard whispered.

Xu Lin smiled upon hearing this and dismissed the guard.

Is the girl on the eighth floor more beautiful than Nongyu?
He was a womanizer, but he had very high standards; ordinary women couldn't catch his eye.

"gentlemen."

How long are we going to stay here?

"One night is half a gold coin, and a month is fifteen gold coins."

"Although I brought a lot of money with me to Yan this time, I only have less than thirty gold coins left." After packing up, Nongyu blinked her big eyes and said.

Although she was younger than Xu Lin and always treated him like an older brother, sometimes, especially when it came to calculating money, she acted like a mother.

"Stay for half a month first."

"Didn't the people from the Luo Wang say that Li Si would arrive in Ji City in about ten days?"

Xu Lin answered while thinking.

Then I went to take a shower.

……

After an incense stick has burned.

Xu Lin changed into pajamas, and Nongyu changed into a nightgown.

"How long has it been since you bought new clothes?"

Seeing that Nongyu's nightgown was somewhat yellowed, obviously from being washed too many times, Xu Lin asked.

He was not a person who indulged in extravagance, but since Nongyu was like a daughter to him, how could he mistreat her?
"I don't need new clothes."

“I rarely wear nightgowns. If I'm not out with my husband, I might not wear one even once a month, so…”

Upon hearing this, Nongyu immediately offered an explanation.

It's just a little yellowish, it doesn't affect wearing it.

In this era, many people are reluctant to throw away their clothes even when they are worn out. They mend and patch them up and wear them for a lifetime, and many families even pass them down to their children.

Although Nongyu was Madam Hu's daughter, she left Madam Hu before she could remember anything. When she met Zinu, Zinu was in dire straits, barely able to save herself. Therefore, Nongyu had experienced hardship.

"So I'll go shopping with you tomorrow."

Xu Lin said solemnly.

He wasn't discussing it with Nongyu; he was giving her an order.

Nongyu parted her thin lips slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Xu Lin's decisions are unchangeable, even by Zi Nu, let alone her.
After lying down, Xu Lin asked Nongyu to tell him about his childhood, especially his first encounter with Zi Nu.

……

About half an hour later.

The cold wind howled, and snow began to fall outside the window.

The lamplight flickered, making Nongyu's fair face appear and disappear.

"Cold?"

Seeing that Nongyu was wrapped tightly in the quilt, Xu Lin asked.

Nongyu was wearing an autumn nightgown, how could she not be cold?

Nongyu shook her head.

It was indeed a bit cold, but she wasn't bothered by the cold.

"Even wrapped in blankets and with the stove lit, we still felt a bit cold in the room."

"How many civilians will die in Jicheng after this snowfall?"

Xu Lin sat up, looked at the street where the lights were gradually going out, and sighed.

Although he had no intention of establishing himself as king, he was a man who loved his people.

Because in later generations, he was also a commoner.

Darth is conducive to the world.

Although this is the State of Yan, it won't be long before it becomes part of the State of Qin.

"I'm afraid there are too many to count on two hands."

Nongyu opened her arms.

She is also a kind person.

People die every year from heavy snow, even in Xianyang, let alone Jicheng.
"Go to sleep."

"I'm going out."

After a moment's thought, Xu Lin spoke.

He loved snow and pitied the common people, so he wanted to go out for a stroll and, incidentally, save some people.

"Are you going to rescue someone, sir?"

"I am coming too!"

Nongyu looked very serious.

Without waiting for Xu Lin's agreement, she threw off the covers and put on her clothes.

She didn't take off her nightgown; instead, she chose to wear her clothes on the outside.

Xu Lin nodded and left the inn.

Giving money directly could easily backfire, so Xu Lin bought some soup and rice when he passed by a tavern.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, but Nongyu did not feel cold.

She wore a straw hat and carried soup and rice, looking very much like a female knight-errant.

Although there is no curfew in Jicheng, there are still very few people on the streets.

After learning that most of the refugees in Jicheng were near the West Gate, Xu Lin and Nongyu went to the West Gate.

The two walked quickly, their shoulders bumping together every now and then. (End of Chapter)