Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 354 Conquering Dongyang

"Shut up!"

"Whatever it is, we'll talk about it in half an hour... after half an incense stick has burned!"

Magistrate Pang reprimanded him.

He had already been interrupted once a few hours ago at the Yihong Pavilion, and this time he had to succeed!

Because who knows what might happen after we arrive in Handan?

The butler hesitated upon hearing this, and could only wait outside the door.

"Has the young lady served anyone before?"

Magistrate Pang closed the door and asked calmly.

These things can't be rushed; you have to proceed step by step.

Magistrate Pang is a very slow person to get into a rhythm; if you try to get straight to the point, he won't be able to stand up.

He was better when he was younger, but this has been happening frequently lately, so Magistrate Pang is not in a hurry.

"No."

Late Autumn's eyes betrayed her disdain.

Although Magistrate Pang was literate and held a high-ranking position, he was too ugly, which made her physically disgusted.

Of course, Wanqiu also felt disgusted.

Born into a chaotic era, did she have a choice?

"fine."

Practice makes perfect.

"I will teach you properly."

"Go and light the lamp."

Magistrate Pang could not hide his excitement.

Although Wanqiu looks to be almost twenty years old, could she still be a fledgling?

If that's true, then Old Pang will make a fortune!

Wanqiu helped herself up from the bed, walked slowly to the oil lamp, and lit it with a tinderbox.

The dim light of the oil lamp made Magistrate Pang look even worse.

"How exactly did he become the county magistrate?"

Seeing that Magistrate Pang looked very unhappy, Wanqiu was very puzzled.

In the state of Zhao, being an official required good looks. In fact, it wasn't just Zhao; apart from Qin, which state didn't require good looks to be an official?

Having talent is one thing, but appearance is also very important; otherwise, wouldn't you be bringing shame to the country?

"Does the girl not like me?"

Seeing a hint of disdain flash in Wanqiu's eyes, Magistrate Pang asked with a smile.

He wasn't angry at Wanqiu's disdain; in fact, he was quite happy.

He really likes to make a disgusted face.

"I dare not."

Late Autumn denied it.

After speaking, she placed her hand on the dagger at her waist.

The thought of what was about to happen made her want to die.

What's the point of living if you're a concubine to someone like Magistrate Pang?

"It's alright."

"I don't care if you like me, or even if you dislike me."

"This magistrate has many women and many things to do, so at most he can only favor you once a month."

"If you serve me well today, I guarantee you will enjoy endless wealth and glory, and no one will dare to bully you again."

"how?"

Magistrate Pang pressed on with a loud voice.

In his view, Wanqiu had no reason to refuse.

First, the conditions he offered were very generous.

Wanqiu is pretty and has a good temperament, but she is not a beauty that is one in a million, and there is a big difference between her and a stunning beauty like Yan Lingji.

Secondly, with Lord Pingyuan dead, Wanqiu was left alone and isolated. Did she have any choice?

Late Autumn remained silent, lost in thought.

Magistrate Pang was not in a hurry to see this; Wanqiu had to figure it out herself.

Others' advice was useless.

It wasn't that Magistrate Pang disliked making unreasonable demands, but rather that he was willing but unable to do so.

He needs a woman to take the initiative to get back on his feet.

As he pondered in late autumn, Magistrate Pang began to catch up on sleep.

……

After an incense stick has burned.

Wanqiu gritted her teeth and decided to perish together with Magistrate Pang.

So she picked up a towel from the side and put it in the basin.

After the towel was soaked through, she took it and walked toward Magistrate Pang, who was fast asleep.

Just as Wanqiu was about to use it to cover Magistrate Pang's mouth and nose, the sound of rumbling hooves suddenly came from outside the door.

This instantly woke Magistrate Pang.

What do you intend to do?

Seeing Wanqiu holding a towel in one hand and a dagger in the other, Magistrate Pang roared angrily.

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly stood up and drew his long sword from his waist.

"You little bitch, you want to kill me?"

Seeing that Wanqiu's eyes were red and she looked ready to die, Magistrate Pang sneered.

If Wanqiu knew martial arts, he would most likely die, but the problem is that Wanqiu doesn't. "You think you can kill me?"

Magistrate Pang looked disdainful.

Then he kicked Wanqiu to the ground.

Just as he was about to tie up Wanqiu and enjoy her slowly, the door was suddenly kicked open.

"You are the county magistrate?"

The newcomer rode a tall horse and questioned them sternly.

"No, sir, you've mistaken me for someone else."

"I am a relative of Magistrate Pang, and I am just staying here temporarily..."

Magistrate Pang immediately denied it.

But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted.

"It seems you lie often."

Ximen Kui's voice was like muffled thunder.

Before he finished speaking, he spurred his horse to Magistrate Pang and lashed him with his whip.

Magistrate Pang remained defiant, claiming the other party had mistaken him for someone else, but Ximen Kui completely ignored him.

"If you say another word, I'll kill you right now."

Seeing that Magistrate Pang was talking too much, Ximen Kui reprimanded him.

He tied Magistrate Pang to the back of the horse with a rope.

Wang Ben's cavalry were very disciplined, unlike many soldiers from the five states of Shandong who would burn, kill, rape, and plunder for days after each city they captured.

Seeing Magistrate Pang looking like a homeless dog, Wanqiu's eyes revealed a look of relief.

Wanqiu then placed the dagger against her jade-like neck and slowly closed her eyes.

Boom!

Ximen Kui suddenly lashed out with his whip, and Wanqiu felt a sharp pain in her arm, causing her dagger to fall to the ground.

"Are you her concubine?"

Simon Kui asked with a stern face.

He didn't want to get involved, but Wanqiu's suicide attempt made him feel he had no choice but to.

"No."

Late Autumn shook her head.

"He just defiled you?"

Ximen Kui pressed on in a gruff voice.

He had little interest in city women like Wanqiu, and his help was purely because he felt that Wanqiu was, after all, a human life.

It would be a pity if he died like this.

If Wanqiu is still unmarried and has not been defiled, she may be given to General Wang Ben, provided that Wanqiu agrees.

"No."

Late Autumn shook her head again.

"Then why did you choose to take your own life?"

"If everyone in the world were like you, committing suicide at the slightest setback, what would become of us?"

Simon Kui reprimanded him.

Wanqiu bit her thin lips, wanting to refute, but after opening her mouth for a long time, she couldn't say a word.

Ximen Kui came from a military background and didn't know many characters. When Wanqiu spoke with him, she felt like a scholar encountering a soldier.

"How about this, if you're willing, you can come with me."

"Don't misunderstand, I already have a wife and two sons."

"My general is still unmarried, and every man of my Great Qin is outstanding."

Simon Kui suggested.

Seeing that Wanqiu did not refuse, he had someone take Wanqiu away from there.

Wanqiu thought to herself, "I'm still thinking about it and haven't agreed yet," but Ximen Kui said, "If you haven't refused, that means you've agreed."

Before long, Wang Ben's main force also broke through the city gate.

The Qin army launched a surprise attack, aided by mechanical beasts, and with Magistrate Pang captured, the Dongyang garrison scattered and fled in panic, like stray dogs.

"Our army is here to rescue people, so no one is allowed to kill innocent people or forcibly abduct women."

Wang Ben said solemnly.

Military orders are absolute, and he wasn't just saying that casually.

……

Three hours later.

Wang Jian led his army into Dongyang.

Magistrate Pang had already prepared to defect.

In Magistrate Pang's view, staying alive is more important than anything else.

"General, this man is the magistrate of Dongyang County, surnamed Pang."

Wang Ben pointed to Magistrate Pang, who was tied to a pillar, and introduced him.

"General, I have long admired your country."

"I am willing to serve your country and help you destroy Zhao!"

Seeing the man's imposing presence, Magistrate Pang immediately became obsequious. (End of Chapter)