Wenhui (Part 2)

Not long after, Qiu Shuang returned to Wenxin Tower with a porcelain jar.

On the third floor, Lu Yaoyao and others were sitting at a table chatting. Dong Shaner had already asked the servants to prepare tea-making things as Lu Yaoyao said.

Along with the tea leaves, everyone looked at Lu Yaoyao.

Lu Yaoyao first took out the tea leaves from the porcelain jar and placed them in everyone's teacups one by one.

The conditions here in English are limited, so it is naturally impossible to perform a tea ceremony. The simplest and most direct brewing method is used.

Put tea leaves into a cup and brew with boiling water.

As the steam rose, the women's noses twitched slightly.

“Such an elegant tea fragrance.”

Dong Shan'er lowered her head to look at the tea cup in front of her, and took a sniff.

So did several other people.

"Sister County Lord, do you need to add anything else to this?"

"No, that's all."

"This is the original taste of tea. Although it is light, it has an endless aftertaste. You will know after you try it."

When the girls heard what she said, they were all curious.

It’s just the original taste of tea, how can it still have endless aftertaste?

I really don't understand something.

After a while, the tea leaves are brewed, and the tea is clear and fragrant.

"You guys give it a try."

Cheng Lixue was already impatient. After hearing Lu Yaoyao's words, she immediately picked up the tea.

"Be careful of burning."

Cheng Lixue nodded, blew, then took a small sip, then frowned.

"bitter."

Dong Shan'er had also drank. Like Cheng Lixue, she frowned slightly, but her brows soon relaxed.

"It tastes slightly bitter in the mouth, but turns sweet after a while. After tasting it carefully, it is as the county leader said, and the aftertaste is endless."

After just one sip, Dong Shaner was conquered by the taste of this tea.

It is indeed many times better than that strange-flavored tea soup.

Especially this way of drinking is very elegant. After drinking it, there is no greasy feeling in the mouth. Instead, the fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth, sweet and refreshing.

"This is good, the county master's sister is really beautiful."

"I like this tea."

Wen Miaomiao also likes this tea very much.

"Is it really so delicious? Does it feel bitter to me?"

Cheng Lixue was a little puzzled.

"Sister Cheng, drink and drink again, and then reflect on it carefully."

Cheng Lixue took another sip as instructed, this time much more attentive than before.

After drinking it again, I feel that the bitter taste at the beginning has faded a lot, it is just a little bit in the mouth, and then it becomes sweet again.

“Delicious.”

She took another sip and obviously fell in love with this tea.

"Sister County Lord, did you make this tea yourself?"

Wen Miaomiao asked.

Several people on the side also turned their heads.

"Yes, since you like it, I just brought this small jar with me this time. When the banquet is over, aren't you going to stay at my villa?"

"When the time comes, I'll get two cans for each of you."

"Okay, thank you, Sister County Chief."

"Thank you, County Lord."

The girls were very happy.

Then, a few people drank tea and chatted.

Not long after, there was movement downstairs, and Dong Shaner asked the maid to go down and take a look.

"Miss, all the ladies and ladies have come here after admiring the plum blossoms."

Hearing this, Dong Shan'er quickly stood up and gave an apologetic salute to Lu Yaoyao and others.

"County Lord, sisters, please sit here for a moment. I have to go down and entertain you."

"Miss Dong, please."

"Sister Dong, go and do your business, we don't have to worry about it here."

Dong Shaner smiled and nodded, and then said: "The literary meeting will start later, I will ask Xiaoman to come over and invite you to go down."

Say it, she took the maid and walked downstairs.

The remaining people were still chatting and laughing, but most of them were Cheng Lixue asking questions.

She has a lot of problems, all surrounding Lu Yaoyao's villa.

Lu Yaoyao was not impatient at all. Whatever she asked, Lu Yaoyao would explain it to her in detail.

About a quarter of an hour passed before Dong Shaner's maid Xiaoman arrived.

She said that all the guests below had arrived and the cultural gathering was about to start. Her young lady asked her to come over and invite them to come down.

Several people got up and walked down. Dong Shan'er reserved a seat for them early, and several people came down and took their seats directly.

"I heard that the Dong family also invited the head of Wanfu County this time. I wonder who it is?"

"It should be one of those people who took the seat just now."

The second floor is a hall, which is divided into two parts, with male guests on the left and female guests on the right.

Lu Yaoyao and the others made a lot of noise when they came down, which naturally attracted the attention of many people.

"Has anyone seen the Lord Wanfu County himself? Tell me who he is?"

On the male guest's side, several people were talking quietly.

And sitting in front of these people was a familiar figure of Lu Yaoyao.

From the moment Lu Yaoyao appeared, this figure's eyes had been locked on her.

On the other side, as soon as Lu Yaoyao sat down, she felt the gaze and turned her head to look. The look on her face was slightly startled.

"Why is he here?"

The man she mentioned was none other than His Highness Prince Jin.

"Sister County Lord, who are you talking about?"

Cheng Lixue's little ears twitched and she followed her gaze.

"Hey, isn't that His Highness Prince Jin? She hasn't attended such a banquet for a long time."

"He is a very busy man now. Your Majesty has given him a lot of errands, so naturally he cannot be as leisurely as before."

Wen Miaomiao turned her head and glanced at Prince Jin, then withdrew her gaze.

Lu Yaoyao also withdrew his gaze.

This literary competition is actually very simple, that is, everyone uses today's plum blossoms to compose poems, and there are three judges from the Dong family.

The one with the best poem can get a work by a former painter prepared by the Dong family.

Mrs. Dong, as the host this time, announced the start.

Many people immediately started to take action on the male guest's side.

The male guests this time were not only the rich and powerful sons of the capital, but also some talented people from the Imperial College.

"Cousin, don't you try?"

Lu Yaoyao turned to look at Lu Mingxi.

"I won't show my shame anymore."

Although Lu Mingxi is also literate, his talent and learning are somewhat average. He can compose poetry, but his level is too low.

At their table, they were the only ones who spoke in a polite manner.
To be continued...