Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 52: Zhao Ji's Earlobes Turn Red

After Xu Lin's foot was stepped on, his brows furrowed.

Did Zhao Ji do it on purpose, or was it an accident?

Could it be that the still charming Zhao Ji is hinting at him?
"I'm afraid the Queen Mother will lose this round."

Xu Lin said loudly.

Then he retracted his foot and placed it on Zhao Ji's round and smooth calf.

Zhao Ji was in excellent condition, with straight and slender legs.

"Victory or defeat is standard issue."

Zhao Ji disagreed.

After she finished speaking, she moved back and put some distance between herself and Xu Lin.

Xu Lin's feet are too restless. If we let Xu Lin continue, something bad will happen!
She admired Xu Lin very much and often dreamed of him, but Lu Buwei was still powerful in the court and Zheng'er had not yet come of age, so she didn't want to get too close to Xu Lin for the time being!
Xu Lin smiled upon seeing this, but did not pursue the victory.

……

After half a stick of incense.

Xu Lin defeated Zhao Ji again.

This made Zhao Ji feel tired. After yawning, she lay back on the phoenix couch.

After seeing this scene, Xu Lin volunteered, sat cross-legged behind Zhao Ji, and began to massage her shoulders.

"I haven't seen you for a few days. The Queen Mother seems to have gained a lot of weight."

Xu Lin said as he pinched.

Zhao Ji has a plump figure and fair skin, which feels great to the touch, so it is a pleasure to massage Zhao Ji's shoulders!
"Do you also think that I've become too fat recently?"

Zhao Ji turned her head to look at Xu Lin and asked seriously.

Although she was the queen mother, she still loved beauty.

"Do not."

"I think the Queen Mother is just right now."

Xu Lin shook his head.

Zhao Ji is now thin where she should be thin, and fat where she should be fat, she is truly the best!
When Zhao Ji heard this, she gave Xu Lin a blank look, thinking that Xu Lin was complimenting her.

She really couldn't just eat and not move anymore. Her chest was getting heavier and heavier, and now she felt tired even lying on her side!

Xu Lin didn't want to keep dwelling on this topic. He came here for serious business, so he coughed twice and changed the subject.

"I wonder what the Queen Mother thinks of Prime Minister Lu?"

Xu Lin asked casually on purpose.

His hands were not very honest, which made Zhao Ji endure it all the time.

"Lu Buwei?"

"I don't have a good impression of him."

Zhao Ji said angrily.

She had always been dissatisfied with Lu Buwei, and after meeting Xu Lin, she became even more disgusted with Lu Buwei!

"I have heard that you are very advanced in cultivation. Could you teach me a few moves?"

After enduring to the limit, Zhao Ji distanced herself from Xu Lin and asked with a blushing face.

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned over and got off the bed, picked up the tea bowl, and took a big sip of herbal tea.

At this moment, not only were her palms sweating, but her ears were also red.

Xu Lin has lived two lives as a human being, and his skills are unparalleled. How could Zhao Ji be Xu Lin's opponent?
"The Queen Mother is the mother of a country, why would she learn from her?"

Xu Lin looked puzzled.

"One can use it for self-defense."

"Two can strengthen the body."

"Sir, do you think I'm too stupid and don't want to teach me?"

Zhao Ji put her legs together and pretended to be displeased.

Xu Lin waved his hand to indicate that he had no such intention.

Then he began to teach Zhao Ji step by step how to use the jade hairpin to deal with emergencies.

Although Zhao Ji did not have much talent in martial arts, she studied very seriously.

There were two reasons why she insisted on having Xu Lin teach her.

First, she usually has nothing to do, so she can practice the moves taught by Xu Lin to kill time.

Second, she didn't like going out and had been eating a lot recently. She wanted to lose weight by practicing the techniques taught by Xu Lin, or at least stop being so "plump".

If she gets any fatter, she might not even be able to stand up straight!
Thinking of this, Zhao Ji lowered her head and looked at her heavy chest.

Why do other people get fat all over their body, but she only gets fat in her chest?

It's okay now that it's winter, but if she's still this "plump" next summer, she'll probably die of heat!

“Bite off more than you can chew.”

"Your Majesty, please practice these two moves first."

After a cup of tea, Xu Lin said.

Zhao Ji nodded.

Then she supported her waist with her left hand and put the jade hairpin back into her bun.

"Queen Mother."

"Have you ever heard of Lüshi Chunqiu?"

Xu Lin noticed Zhao Ji's heavy breathing and asked in a deep voice, "It's getting late, it's time to get down to business!"
"Lüshi Chunqiu?"

"Is this the one that old fellow Lu Buwei had his retainers make a few years ago?"

Zhao Ji frowned slightly.

Xu Lin nodded.

"I have heard Lü Buwei say so."

"Why do you suddenly ask this, sir?"

There was a hint of confusion in Zhao Ji's eyes.

Then he sat sideways on the couch and put his right leg on top of his left leg.

The hem of the skirt falls naturally, and in the evening breeze, a hint of snow-white is faintly visible!
"I am quite curious about this. It is said that this book draws on the strengths of many schools of thought, and every word is truly a gem."

"I would like to see the contents of the book as soon as possible. Could Her Majesty help me?"

Xu Lin asked.

Why did he massage Zhao Ji's shoulders just now?

Just to satisfy your addiction?
How can it be!

He is called killing two birds with one stone!
"it is good."

Seeing this, Zhao Ji readily agreed.

How could she refuse Xu Lin's request?

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

"It's getting late, I'll go back first."

"Queen Mother, please rest early!"

Xu Lin bowed.

Zhao Ji nodded and did not try to keep Xu Lin. Xu Lin's skills were too powerful. If she didn't let him go, something bad would happen!
Although she was looking forward to something happening, now was not the time for it to happen!
It is true that Zhao Ji is a little woman, but she is not completely confused. At least now, she is still rational!
After Xu Lin disappeared from her sight, Zhao Ji gently stroked her belly and called Hongzao over.

Before Xu Lin came, Zhao Ji had eaten a lot of candied fruits and melons, but now she was hungry again.

"Can't eat any more."

"Otherwise you won't be able to stand straight in the future!"

Zhao Ji thought to herself.

She takes her figure very seriously!
She loves beauty as much as Xu Lin does, so she can't accept being any more "plump"!
Soon, Hongzao came in front of Zhao Ji.

"Go to the Prime Minister's residence and ask that old fellow Lü Buwei for a copy of Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals."

Zhao Ji ordered in a lazy voice.

"Queen Mother."

"How about another day?"

"Mr. Xu just left. If I go now, it will easily arouse suspicion."

Hongzao suggested respectfully.

"Alright."

Zhao Ji's eyes darkened slightly, and she immediately agreed.

Then let the red dates go down.

……

Five days later.

The sun is setting in the west.

Hongzao rode his horse to the prime minister's residence.

After meeting Lu Qian, the steward of the prime minister's residence, she went straight to the point and said that the empress dowager wanted a copy of Lüshi Chunqiu.

When Lu Qian learned about this, he was stunned at first, then asked Hongzao to wait for a while, and then told Lu Buwei the truth.

Upon hearing this, Lu Buwei stroked his graying beard and fell into deep thought.

What is the meaning of Zhao Ji's move?

As far as he knew, Zhao Ji did not like reading, so why did she suddenly send someone to ask him for "Lüshi Chunqiu"?
Could it be that Zhao Ji changed her mind and wanted to cooperate with him again?
This possibility cannot be ruled out. After all, he is the Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty and the Lord of Luowang!
Thinking of this, Lu Buwei smiled and asked Lu Qian to give Hongzao a copy of "Lüshi Chunqiu".

"Thank you!"

Hongzao took the "Lüshi Chunqiu" and said with a smile.

Then he rode back to Ganquan Palace.

Not long after, Hongzao saw Zhao Ji in a red long dress as he wished.

At this time, Zhao Ji was practicing the moves that Xu Lin had taught her in the room. Her neck and forehead were sweating a lot, but Zhao Ji felt very comfortable.

In the past few days, she has set aside half an hour every day to practice the moves taught by Xu Lin. Although her figure is still as plump as before, she feels much more energetic than before and is not so easily tired!
"Queen Mother."

"The Lüshi Chunqiu you asked for."

Hongzao held the "Lüshi Chunqiu" in both hands and said respectfully.

"Send it to Xu's house."

Zhao Ji said without turning her head.

She had no interest in "Lüshi Chunqiu" at all, and asked Hongzao to ask Lü Buwei for it purely for Xu Lin.

"promise!"

Hongzao immediately accepted the order.

After she finished speaking, she did not leave, but waved her sleeves to dismiss her attendants and slowly walked towards Zhao Ji.

(End of this chapter)