Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

at the same time.

Xianyang, Ganquan Palace.

Zhao Ji, dressed in a deep purple silk dress, reclined on the phoenix couch, admiring her slender fingers.

Although she was the Empress Dowager and the mother of the nation, she had no interest in power.

Zhao Ji used to have very long nails, but Xu Lin said he didn't like women who never lifted a finger. Although Xu Lin was talking about his criteria for choosing a partner, Zhao Ji put herself in his shoes.

Later, Zhao Ji discovered that short nails did indeed have many advantages, such as making it convenient for writing, playing chess, and reading.

"Did Mr. Xu say when he will return?"

Zhao Ji wrapped her fur coat tighter around herself and asked in a languid voice.

She keeps dreaming about Xu Lin at night, so she feels listless during the day.

It might also be because winter has arrived, and she simply doesn't want to get up every day.

Xu Lin wrote her a letter a while ago, telling her to take care of her health, that she could go to bed early in winter, but didn't need to get up early, and that she could sleep until she naturally woke up.

Zhao Ji wholeheartedly agreed. Xu Lin wasn't in Xianyang, and she didn't have much to do, so why did she get up so early?
"No."

"But it should be soon."

Red dates.

She disliked flattery. If it were an ordinary maid, she would have said that even if Xu Lin didn't care about his beautiful wives and concubines, he would still want to return to Qin as soon as possible for the sake of the Empress Dowager. After all, without the Empress Dowager, where would Xu Lin be today?
But Hongzao wasn't that kind of person, and that's why she was able to become Zhao Ji's confidante.

"I hope so."

Zhao Ji hoped.

Although she was the Empress Dowager, she was still a young woman who needed guidance from others.

Now that Xu Lin is gone, she doesn't know what to do every day.

After a moment of contemplation, she took out Xu Lin's letter from under her pillow.

Then I read it again, carefully considering each word and phrase.

At the end of his letter, Xu Lin said something about the 'pendulum effect'. He said that life is like a pendulum, either in pain or in boredom.

Although Zhao Ji didn't know what a 'pendulum' was, she completely agreed with the second half of the sentence.

Because lately she's been experiencing nothing but pain and boredom.

When Xu Lin was in Xianyang, he had moments of joy. Now, although he still has some joy, it is very boring and tiring!

Zhao Ji's imagination was far less rich than Xu Lin's, so she quickly gave up on doing it herself.

"I am a little tired, you may all leave."

After more than ten breaths, Zhao Ji slightly parted her red lips.

"promise."

Hongzao and the others immediately accepted the order and turned to leave.

After everyone had gone far away, Zhao Ji moved down a bit and covered her chest and below with a brocade quilt.

Just as she was thinking of playing both roles, Hongzao suddenly knocked on the door, saying that the king requested an audience.

"Zheng'er?"

Zhao Ji narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly.

She put down her undergarments, put on her clothes, and sat up straight.

When Ying Zheng entered Ganquan Palace, Zhao Ji had already regained her former majesty.

"Your Majesty, I have been busy with state affairs lately and have rarely visited you. Please forgive me."

Ying Zheng got straight to the point.

After he ascended the throne, he became increasingly distant from Zhao Ji due to his busy schedule with politics.

After he was crowned, he and Zhao Ji would hardly see each other even once a month. Therefore, the two did not look like mother and son at all, at least not like biological mother and biological child.

"As the ruler of a country, Zheng'er should prioritize the affairs of the state."

"Although the Empress Dowager is a woman, she is not unreasonable."

Zhao Ji inserted the jade hairpin further and said seriously.

After Ying Zheng came of age, his beard grew longer, his nose became prominent, and his face became that of a dragon, far surpassing that of his father, Ying Yiren. Therefore, to be honest, Zhao Ji was now a little afraid of Ying Zheng.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng, dressed in a long black robe, frowned slightly. Zhao Ji's words surprised him.

In his mind, Zhao Ji did not like the words "understanding and reasonable".

Whether it was in Handan, the capital of Zhao, or after returning to Xianyang.

When they were in Handan, their father abandoned them and their mother in order to save his own life. If they had put themselves in their shoes, how could their mother have been so understanding?

It should be noted that in the previous battles of Handan and Changping, the people of Zhao hated the people of Qin to the bone, wishing they could tear them apart and devour them.

At that time, Zhao Ji was only in her early twenties. If it weren't for her motherly strength, would she have survived to this day?

Therefore, even if he suspected that there might be some private affair between Zhao Ji and Xu Lin, he could turn a blind eye as long as Zhao Ji was happy and kept a proper distance.

"The Empress Dowager is becoming more and more reasonable, which may also be related to the Imperial Preceptor."

After chatting for a while, Ying Zheng thought to himself, "The social atmosphere in this era is open, and with Empress Dowager Xuan as a precedent, Zhao Ji's actions are not excessive."

"Mother, please rest early."

"Your subject takes his leave."

Seeing that Zhao Ji couldn't help but yawn, Ying Zheng took his leave.

His visit to Zhao Ji was more like a routine matter, much like how people in later generations had to visit relatives during festivals.

Because Ying Zheng knew very well that he could not indulge in romantic love.

After returning to Zhangtai Palace, Ying Zheng looked up at the flags of the Wei and Zhao states.

As the ruler of the Great Qin, how could he fail to live up to the expectations of his ancestors?

The Qin state produced several wise rulers in succession, which was extremely rare and unsustainable. Therefore, he wanted to unify the world during his lifetime!
Upon realizing this, Ying Zheng felt an even greater weight on his shoulders.

"The Imperial Advisor once said that everything that cannot kill me will only make me stronger."

Ying Zheng pondered to himself.

Then he went straight to the table.

Although the sun had set, he continued to review memorials!

The Korean woman requests an audience?

I am busy tonight, see you another day.

……

the other side.

Ganquan Palace.

Zhao Ji locked the wooden door from the inside and ordered Hongzao to stand guard outside, forbidding anyone from entering without her permission.

After bathing and changing, Zhao Ji, draped in a light veil, walked unhurriedly towards the phoenix bed.

Then the purple curtains were drawn.

The candlelight flickered, and Zhao Ji gently bit her light brown undergarment.

……

Five days later.

The capital of Yan, Jicheng.

Upon learning that Xu Lin was staying at the Xiji Inn, Li Si immediately took a carriage to the Xiji Inn.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, he did not bring his staff and chose to wear casual clothes instead.

Nongyu was combing Xu Lin's hair at that moment.

Although Xu Lin is a time traveler, he has grown his hair long because he has been in the world for several years.

Xu Lin initially didn't want to grow his hair long because washing it was troublesome, but living in the Warring States period, he had no choice but to follow local customs.

And it has to be said, long hair really does look good.

As for washing your hair, it's troublesome to manage, so you can ask someone else to help you.

Nongyu was very serious at this moment, even more so than when she was combing her own hair.

Just as she finished combing her hair, Li Si arrived.

"Li Tingwei?"

Xu Lin looked in the direction of the voice and saw Li Si in a blue robe. He said loudly, "You've finally arrived."

Upon seeing this, Nongyu, whose hair reached her waist, lifted her skirt slightly and bowed.

Although she is not a princess, her mannerisms are becoming more and more like one.

Upon seeing this, Li Si immediately bowed in return.

Nongyu is Xu Lin's woman, how could he not value her?
After returning the greeting, Li Si stopped looking at Nongyu.

How could Xu Lin possibly look at his women so casually?
Whether Xu Linjie minds or not is Xu Lin's business, and whether he does it or not is his business.

While Li Si and Xu Lin were chatting, Nongyu began packing her things.

Now that their sworn brother has entrusted the task of killing Mantou to Luo Wang, and Li Si has also arrived in Ji City, it's time for them to go back.

It's been several months since I last saw you. I wonder if Sister Zi Nu and Mother have changed in any way?
Since we've come all the way to Yan, should we bring them some local delicacies?

Thinking of this, Nongyu decided to go out and buy some.

But she was afraid of causing trouble for Xu Lin, since Jicheng was not as good as Xianyang and her cultivation level was not high enough. She decided to wait until she had time to go shopping with Xu Lin.

How is Xianyang doing lately?

Xu Lin took a sip of weak tea and beckoned Nongyu to come to him.

A hint of confusion flashed in Nongyu's beautiful eyes, and then she slowly walked towards Xu Lin.

After the distance between them narrowed to half a step, Xu Lin raised his right hand and helped Nongyu straighten her wrinkled skirt. (End of Chapter)