Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 42: Strike first?
The next evening.

Xianyang, the prime minister's residence.

Qian Sha escorted the money sent by officials from all over the country to the cellar, and then gave the bill to the housekeeper Lu Qian.

After seeing the bill, Lu Qian looked embarrassed and went to the study.

"master."

"With the advent of printed books, the money of officials in various places has decreased to varying degrees."

Lu Qian reported respectfully.

After saying this, he took a few steps forward and handed the bill to Lu Buwei with both hands.

"It doesn't matter."

"This is only temporary."

After reading it, Lu Buwei disagreed.

Then he turned his attention to the Xu Mansion.

"How's Jingwei doing?"

After more than ten breaths, Lu Buwei asked.

In his opinion, everything would be better as long as Xu Lin was killed.

But they don't have much time left. It's almost the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, and in a little over a year, it will be time for Ying Zheng to be crowned.

It would be best to get rid of Xu Lin within half a year. If Xu Lin is still not dead by the time Ying Zheng is crowned, then he is finished!
"Jingwei said Xu Lin is extremely vigilant, so progress is slow."

Lu Qian answered.

"A hero cannot resist the temptation of beauty."

"She's not only a killer, she's a woman."

Lu Buwei said coldly.

The deep meaning of his words was self-evident, which was to let Jingwei use the beauty trap.

"The master is wise!"

Lu Qian said flatteringly.

After saying this, he turned and left the prime minister's residence.

……

After a stick of incense.

On the outskirts of Xianyang, outside Xu Mansion.

Lu Qian imitated the sound of the oriole and met the Jingniu as he wished.

"Has Li Wu been instigated by Xu Lin?"

Lu Qian asked seriously.

"No."

Jingwei was stunned when he heard this, and then shook his head.

She was no longer willing to investigate whether Li Wu was instigated by Xu Lin.

"How long will it take you to kill him?"

Lu Qian asked.

"If it's fast, one or two months."

"If it's slow, it will probably take a year."

Jingwei frowned slightly and answered while thinking.

"A year is too long."

"My Lord has no patience for this."

Lu Qian reminded with a gloomy face.

"I will try to get rid of him within six months."

Jingwei felt unhappy when he heard this, and immediately said.

“Not as much as possible, but as much as necessary.”

Lu Qian ordered.

Although he was only a steward, he represented Lu Buwei.

"it is good."

When Jingniu heard this, he didn't get angry but laughed and agreed happily.

Then he turned around and returned to Xu Mansion.

In Luowang, there is no such thing as a repeat, a second, and a third time. Therefore, she must get rid of Xu Lin within half a year, otherwise Lu Buwei will most likely get rid of her and Li Wu just like he killed the people from the prime minister's residence who had a deal with Lu Liang.

After returning to the room, Jingwei frowned and fell into deep thought.

To be honest, she didn't want to kill Xu Lin.

But does she have the right to choose?

Xu Lin’s cultivation level is very high, most likely not lower than hers. Even if she was ordered to kill Xu Lin, how should she do it?

It would definitely not be possible to attack her by surprise because she didn't have her weapon with her.

After pondering for a long time, Jingwei sat down in front of the dressing table and suddenly came up with an idea.

She took off her hairpin.

Her hairpin is made of jade, and after being infused with internal energy, it can be as sharp as a dagger.

If she really wanted to kill Xu Lin, perhaps she only had one way, which was to serve Xu Lin first.

She exhausted Xu Lin as much as possible on the couch, and when Xu Lin fell asleep exhausted, she attacked him with a hairpin.

With this thought in mind, Jingwei looked at the hairpin in his palm and fell into deep thought.

Although this action might kill Xu Lin, she didn't really want to kill Xu Lin.

……

the other side.

Li Wu went to Xu Lin's bedroom.

"gentlemen."

"Just now, the Prime Minister's Housekeeper Lu Qian arrived."

"He should be here to urge Jing Niu to take action."

Li Wu said seriously.

"Do you think Jingwei will take action?"

Xu Lin frowned slightly when he heard this, and then asked.

"Hard to say."

Li Wu said uncertainly.

"gentlemen."

"I suggest you take the first step."

After a few breaths, Li Wu persuaded seriously.

In her opinion, it is better to strike first!

"That's fine." "Go and call her over."

After a brief pause, Xu Lin spoke.

"promise!"

Li Wu immediately accepted the order.

Then I went to Jingwei's room.

dong dong dong.

Li Wu knocked lightly on the wooden door.

"Who?"

Jingwei asked in confusion when he heard the sound.

She had just changed into her nightgown.

"Lord Jingwei, it's me, your subordinate."

Li Wu lowered her voice.

She acted very respectfully, as if she had not betrayed Luowang.

"What's the matter?"

Jingwei sat up straight and asked.

"Xu Lin wants to see you."

Li Wu answered.

"Now?"

Jingwei felt nervous when he heard this.

Why is Xu Lin not sleeping at night? What is he doing seeing her?
Are you trying to force her?

"Correct."

Li Wu nodded.

"Did he say anything?"

Jingwei pursed his lips and asked.

"No."

Li Wu shook her head.

"okay, I get it."

Jingwei pretended to be calm and said.

After saying that, she changed back into her light yellow dress.

Then she tied her hair up.

……

After a cup of tea.

Jingwei came in front of Xu Lin.

She was wearing neither a canary yellow dress nor a nightgown, but a robe.

"Don't you feel hot wearing so many clothes?"

Xu Lin saw that Jingwei was wrapped tightly and asked with a smile.

"I have been afraid of cold since I was young, so I don't feel hot."

Jingwei shook his head.

After a few brief greetings, Xu Lin shifted the topic to Beidi County.

"I remember you said before that you are a grateful person and willing to do anything for me?"

Xu Lin picked up the tea bowl, shook it and asked.

Jingwei frowned when she heard this. When did she say this?
She only said that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring. Xu Lin had done her a favor, but she never said that she was willing to do anything for Xu Lin.

But since Xu Lin said so, she couldn't refute it.

"Yes."

Thinking of this, Jingwei nodded slightly.

"Then don't leave tonight."

Xu Lin smiled and said.

Then he drank the cold tea in the bowl and waved to Jingniu, asking him to come closer.

"My humble daughter...my humble daughter..."

"it is good."

Jingwei seemed to want to say something but stopped himself.

After she finished speaking, she took a deep breath, walked slowly towards Xu Lin, and sat next to Xu Lin.

"Have you ever served anyone before?"

Xu Lin asked as he breathed in the fragrance of Jingwei's hair.

"No."

Jingwei shook his head.

She was very nervous at this moment, completely different from the way she was in Luowang before!
"It doesn't matter."

"Don't be nervous, just do as I say."

"It's very simple."

Xu Lin smiled calmly and comforted him.

After saying that, he took Jingwei into his arms.

……

Less than half an hour later.

As the night deepened, blood stained his robe.

"Does it hurt?"

Xu Lin asked gently.

Jingwei shook his head, then held his waist and walked towards the bathtub.

When she finished her bath, Xu Lin was already lying on the couch and snoring.

Her hairpin was right next to Xu Lin's pillow, very close to his neck.

After seeing this scene, Jingwei put on his clothes and slowly picked up the hairpin.

The evening breeze blew, causing the stove to flicker.

Jingwei was holding a jade hairpin, and water was dripping onto the ground from her beautiful hair.

After pondering for a moment, she closed the bamboo window and extinguished the stove.

Then she sat on the couch, reducing the distance between her and Xu Lin to a few inches.

Although Xu Lin was not rude just now, her long legs still twitched from time to time.

After a long time, Jingwei bent down and put his hand on Xu Lin's neck.

(End of this chapter)