Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 98 Malaria Outbreak in Sichuan and Chongqing
Before long, Yan Lingji arrived at Xu Lin's bedroom.

"What business does my benefactor have with you, sister?"

Yan Lingji asked with a light laugh.

Although she appeared relaxed on the surface, her heart was actually in turmoil.

"you guess."

Xu Lin suggested with a smile.

After he finished speaking, he closed the bamboo window and personally poured a bowl of rice wine for Yan Lingji.

"Does my benefactor want my sister to serve him?"

"I asked in a seductive voice," Yan Lingji asked.

After saying that, she closed the wooden door and slowly walked towards Xu Lin.

Xu Lin's gaze was not unusual, so he probably didn't want her to serve him, which is why she dared to speak so boldly.

Yan Ling Ji really likes to 'play with fire'.

"Would you be willing to serve?"

Xu Lin neither confirmed nor denied it.

Then he poured himself a bowl of boiled water.

He had just sparred with Li Wu, so he wasn't too keen on sparring with Yan Ling Ji right now, but he would accept if Yan Ling Ji insisted on sparring with him.

"I have never served anyone."

Yan Lingji answered.

She had absolutely no experience with that kind of thing, and the more unknown it was, the more terrified she became.

So she quickly suppressed her smile.

"You can learn."

Xu Lin smiled indifferently.

Then he moved aside, giving the warm spot to Yan Lingji.

Seeing this, Yan Lingji hesitated to speak.

Xu Lin wouldn't really want her to serve him, would he?

She was just joking with Xu Lin!

It's getting late, should she find an excuse to go back?

For example, I recently had my period and it's inconvenient?
"Don't be nervous."

“Liji should have told you that I don’t like to force people to do things.”

Seeing that Yan Lingji's breathing was becoming more rapid and she was getting increasingly flustered, Xu Lin comforted her.

Then he raised his hand and pointed to the wardrobe not far away.

There was a bamboo basket in front of the wardrobe, and several sets of clothes were in the basket.

"I made a few clothes for you a few days ago when I was making clothes for Cherry."

"Take it back and try it on. If it doesn't fit, we can alter it."

Xu Lin said seriously.

Yan Lingji was taken aback upon hearing this, then swayed her slender waist toward the wardrobe, picked up the clothes from the bamboo basket, and held them up to her chest to compare.

"Are those all in the bamboo basket?"

While 'competing' in front of the bronze mirror, Yan Lingji asked a question.

"Correct."

Xu Lin nodded.

Then he leaned back against the soft couch and drank a large gulp of boiled water.

The bamboo basket contained not only long, flowing dresses for autumn, but also silk dresses and exquisite nightgowns for winter, which Yan Lingji loved!

"Thank you, my benefactor!"

After they had all "competed", Yan Lingji faced Xu Lin and bowed.

"Easy to do."

"There's no need for such a grand gesture."

"It's getting late, you should go back."

Xu Lin waved his hand.

"it is good."

"My benefactor, please get some rest!"

Yan Lingji readily agreed.

Then, clutching the clothes Xu Lin had given her, she left.

After returning to her bedroom, Yan Lingji locked the wooden door, lit an oil lamp, and began trying on clothes.

Every single piece fits her perfectly; they're practically tailor-made for her!
After changing into a beige nightgown, Yan Lingji comfortably lay down on the soft couch.

She thought Xu Lin would force her to do something difficult tonight.

It seems Xu Lin was indeed wronged; he is truly different from most lecherous men!
……

Three days later.

The autumn wind is chilly.

Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace.

Ying Zheng was reviewing memorials when Zhao Gao suddenly came to report that something had happened in the Bashu region.

What happened in Sichuan and Chongqing?

Ying Zheng asked without looking up.

After he came of age and assumed power, he had to deal with many memorials every day. He once told Zhao Gao not to disturb him when he was reviewing the memorials unless it was something important.

"Just now, a letter came from the assassins of the Luowang organization in Sichuan and Chongqing, saying that malaria has broken out in the region."

"More than a dozen people are dying every day, and the death toll is rising rapidly."

Zhao Gao answered respectfully.

After speaking, he immediately took out a letter from his sleeve, bowed and came to Ying Zheng, handing it to him with both hands.

"A dozen or so people are dying every day in Sichuan and Chongqing lately?"

"Why didn't the officials in Bashu report such a big matter to me?" Ying Zheng was startled upon hearing this.

Then he put down his brush and looked intently at the contents of the letter.

After reading it, Ying Zheng's face turned ashen, and his cold eyes, sharp as swords, gazed upon the land of Ba and Shu.

After Lü Buwei's death, it seems that the officials in the Bashu region were recommended by Huayang Palace.

After a moment's thought, Ying Zheng summoned Zhang Han, the leader of the Shadow Guard, and the imperial physician Xia Wuqie.

……

More than half an hour later.

Zhang Han arrived at Zhangtai Palace and met Ying Zheng.

"Your subject Zhang Han pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

Zhang Han bowed and saluted.

"No gift."

"I have heard that malaria has broken out in the Sichuan and Chongqing region. Is this true?"

Ying Zheng waved his sleeve and immediately got straight to the point.

"Yes."

"I have just learned of this matter and was about to report it!"

"It is said that malaria outbreaks suddenly occur in the Sichuan and Chongqing region, which is related to the Baiyue people and the rainy season in summer."

Zhang Han nodded.

Then he took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Ying Zheng with both hands.

Ying Zheng remained silent upon hearing this, his cold eyes fixed on the contents of the letter.

This letter was similar in content to the one Zhao Gao had given him, but it was more detailed, explaining the reason for the sudden outbreak of malaria in the Sichuan and Chongqing region.

After reading it, Ying Zheng handed the letter to Xia Wuqie, the imperial physician behind him.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Sichuan and save the people of Sichuan from suffering!"

After briefly glancing through it, Xia Wuqie volunteered.

He was a key figure in the historical event of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin, and he "threw the medicine bag he was holding at Jing Ke".

"it is good."

Is there a cure for malaria?

Ying Zheng nodded, then asked.

This is the second malaria outbreak since he took the throne.

The last malaria outbreak was a few years ago, when he was still young. It was Lü Buwei who led the people to deal with it, and in the end, several thousand people died!
"None yet."

"We can only isolate them first, and then make sure the local people don't drink untreated water and pay attention to hygiene."

Xia Wuqie shook his head.

"Speed ​​is of the essence in war, so you should go to Bashu with General Zhang."

Ying Zheng nodded and gave the order.

"promise!"

Xia Wuqie and Zhang Han accepted the order without prior arrangement.

Then he turned and left Zhangtai Palace.

"Our Great Qin has produced many talented people, so why can't we even cure malaria?"

After Xia Wuqie and Zhang Han walked away, Ying Zheng murmured to himself.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao slowly walked up to Ying Zheng and bowed to pour him a bowl of boiled water.

"Kings."

"As far as I know, Mr. Xu has a very close personal relationship with Mr. Nian Duan, the Physician of Jinghu Lake."

"If Mr. Xu and Mr. Nian Duan join forces, they may be able to find a way to deal with malaria."

Zhao Gao said with utmost respect.

Xu Lin is extremely skilled at invention and creation, and Nian Duan can be called a medical saint. If neither Xu Lin nor Nian Duan can cure malaria, then there is really no way!
"it is good."

"Prepare the car!"

Ying Zheng immediately gave the order.

He wanted to go to the Xu residence in person to ask Xu Lin for help!

"Yes!"

Zhao Gao accepted the order without hesitation.

……

at the same time.

Xianyang, Xu Mansion.

Xu Lin was in the bedroom, gently stroking Jing Ni's jade legs while telling Cherry a story.

Not only did Cherry and Jingni listen with great interest, but Yan Lingji also listened very attentively.

Li Ji was practicing her sword in the courtyard. She liked stories of chivalry and revenge, but she didn't like Xu Lin's version of "Journey to the West" because it was too depressing.

Li Wu was under the eaves, practicing various strange moves while teasing the cat.

She explained to the public that she practiced these movements to improve her flexibility, but in reality, she did it to defeat Xu Lin on the tatami mat.

After Cherry fell asleep, Xu Lin became increasingly distracted while speaking.

Yan Lingji looked in the direction of the rustling sound and blushed instantly.

How could Xu Lin's hands be so unruly?

Why didn't Sister Jingni resist?
If she were Jing Ni, she would never tolerate it!
"He really is a lecher!"

Yan Lingji sat up straight and thought to herself.

Just as she was about to 'save' Jingni, Liji's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"gentlemen."

"The King has arrived!"

Li Ji, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, knocked on the door and solemnly reported the news.

(End of this chapter)