A Romantic Story of a Girl from the Qin Dynasty

Shimi is not the only one who laments how difficult life is?

Yan Dan walked out of Lord Gong's mansion with his head downcast, and his heart was even more despairing. Since Ying Zheng returned to Qin, he couldn't help but hope that Yan State would send envoys to take him back, but he waited and waited, but no one came here. According to the news, in the past few days, I have gone to the homes of ministers I am relatively familiar with to inquire whether King Zhao intends to send me back. After all, I have been in Zhao for ten years. As I grow older, my thoughts and actions have also changed. Gradually breaking away from the control of Zhao State, if it is kept any longer, it will not be able to suppress the Yan State!

Today, the only hostage left in the State of Zhao is himself. When will this embarrassing situation end?

Another thing made Yan Dan even more anxious. It used to be that the silver coins sent by Yan State every month were quite on time. Although the silver coins have increased or decreased from time to time in the past few years, they have never been like this. The money arrived at the end of the month. Yan Dan, who had been living in poverty, was now in an even more difficult situation. If he didn't have any silver, he would not be able to make concessions if he went out to meet the various lords with carriages and horses. If he went there on foot, where would the dignity of Yan State go? ? The prince of Yan State has no chariot or horse. Isn't he being despised and ridiculed by others? From time to time, he has to manage officials, and money is essential. Now the three people in the family need this silver for food and living. If the Yan State suddenly goes back on its word and no longer supplies, then won't he have to fend for himself in the Zhao State? !

Yan Dan's seventeen years of life were undoubtedly frustrating. Although he was the prince of the Yan Kingdom, such a down-and-out prince was probably the only one he had left!

He couldn't help but laugh at himself.

Just when he was trapped by the current situation and couldn't let go, he saw the horse Li Mu was riding, parked in front of a syrup store.

Li Mu is one of the few people in the Zhao Kingdom who is relatively friendly to him. Although others are taciturn, they have never refused if they seek his help. What is the current situation in the Yan Kingdom? If you ask him, he will definitely Won't tell me.

Just as Yan Dan was pacing back and forth, hesitating for a long time before deciding to enter the store to look for Li Mu, she happened to see him and Shimi sitting with a money bag in front of the table. Shimi seemed to be embarrassed and pushed the money bag in front of Li Mu. Li Mu had a cold expression and pushed the money bag back in front of Shimi, seeming to be saying something.

"It's not a lot of money, so don't worry about it. If you need it urgently, just take it and I won't force you to pay it back."

Li Mu naturally meant well, but how could Shimi reach out and take it? Although the problem is solved now, what about the future? Is it possible that every time I run out of money, I have to reach out to Li Mu for it? Shimiya really can't do such a shameless thing, and besides... he doesn't get any reward for his work, and he just takes money from others for no reason, how can he feel happy about it!

Shiya pushed the money back to Li Mu again, his tone a little anxious.

"General Li helped me tide over the difficulties today. If I am still short of money next time, do I have to ask General Li again?"

Li Mu was stunned and slowly spoke.

"If you want to...it's not impossible."

"But this is not my intention! How can I ask for your money for no reason! I have neither helped you nor done anything for you, so how can I feel at ease when I just take your money for nothing!" So, you’d better take your money back. Today you bought me shoes and invited me to drink syrup. I’m very grateful.”

Although she was young, she also understood the principle of receiving no reward without merit. Seeing that she was still unwilling to accept it, Li Mu spoke.

"I didn't want to tell you originally, but looking at today's situation, if I don't tell you, I'm afraid you won't accept it no matter what."

"what?"

Seeing Li Mu's serious expression, Shiya hesitated and didn't speak.

"Yes...what happened in Qin?"

"Do not……"

Li Mu shook his head before deciding to speak.

"I don't think Prince Yan told you that the State of Yan has not sent him any money for several months. Although he was working as a hostage in the State of Zhao, the State of Yan has never ignored him. The money, carriages and horses have been arranged. Now, If the relief is cut off, Prince Yan's life will not be easy."

This news surprised Shimiya. She never expected that such a thing would happen. How could Yan Dan tell her? He didn't even mention a word!

She couldn't help but think of Yan Dan's melancholy in recent days, and the fact that the food prepared by Li Niang was much smaller than before. She also recalled that during the meal, Yan Dan also gave some of his portion to herself, although I don’t need to say it, but my caring heart is beyond words.

A burst of sadness came to Shimi's heart, almost making her cry.

He still hasn't reached out for the silver in front of him. This order is extremely embarrassing. He took Li Mu's money and violated his own morality. If he didn't take it, Yan Dan's current predicament would not be solved.

After hesitating for a long time, Shimi pushed Ginliang back to Li Mu.

"I, I can't take it. Although I am in a difficult situation now and it is difficult to get out of it, but if I take people's money for no reason, it is really not my fault. How can I accept it? General Li's kindness is good, and I understand it."

Seeing that he still refused, Li Mu thought for a long time before hesitantly asked

"I have a problem and I don't know what to do. If you are willing to help me, it would be the best of both worlds."

"What's the matter?"

Shikiya's eyes brightened.

"My mother is old at home, and she used to have a caring maid by her side. Although her days were leisurely, she was still happy. But now that maid has returned to her hometown to get married, and there is no caring person beside my mother. What if... The girl is willing to accompany her mother so that she can be happy in her old age, which is a matter of concern to me."

"Let me accompany your mother?"

Li Mu thought Shimiya disagreed, so he quickly added

"As long as the girl chats with my mother and walks around, there is no need for the girl to serve my mother's daily food and clothing."

He pushed Ginryo in front of Shimiya again and said with a smile

"Isn't the girl always looking for something to do? Now I ask the girl to accompany my mother. This is also a job. How can I refuse this silver?"

Yan Dan didn't know the content of the conversation between the two, but when he saw this scene, he didn't come forward, but quietly retreated.

When night fell, Shimi returned home happily with the silver in his arms.

Yan Dan was sitting in the room, troubled by all her worries, and even more upset when she saw the dim candlelight in front of her.

"Brother Yan Dan."

Shimi pushed the door open and saw that Yan Dan was not interested in reading and was feeling sad. Fortunately, Li Mu told Yan Dan about his recent worries, and now he can help a little bit.

"I see you frowning all day long, is there anything bothering you?"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Yan Dan put down the bamboo slips in his hands and asked with a rather unhappy tone.

"Where did you go today?"

Seeing that he was angry for some unknown reason, Shimi did not dare to offend him and responded respectfully.

"I met an old friend on the street today, so we chatted for a while."