The Xu family has always acted in a low-key manner first and then in a high-profile manner. 【Read the latest chapter】
This time I had the opportunity to send the tea to Bianjing to be selected as tribute tea, but I did not reveal the message in advance. Only a few people are familiar with the process of selecting tea and sending it to Bianjing.
With the Xu family's way of doing things, if Biluochun is finally selected as the tribute tea, the Xu family will only tell the story after getting reliable information, publicize it widely, and give the tea merchants in Suzhou and even Zhejiang Road a topic worth talking about.
Push the Xu family and the Xu family's tea to the highest point of public opinion as quickly as possible, and then hold a flowing banquet to celebrate.
If the Xu family's batch of tea was dropped before entering Bianjing, it means that someone in the Xu family told the story, and then that person made a move, but the purpose was just to prevent the Xu family's tea from being selected as tribute tea.
But if the package was handed over after entering Bianjing or even at Guanglu Temple, it implies that someone in Bianjing does not want the Xu family to be happy, and it may involve official matters.
Out of this consideration, Xu Nuo paid great attention to Xiao Yuan's words before leaving and had 90% trust in him.
Firstly, he comes from Bianjing and lives under the emperor's nose as a nemesis. However, he has people who are as good as the top guards as servants, which proves that his status is not low. It is not difficult to get news from the capital; secondly, he has a close relationship with the emperor. Zhu Shang has a good relationship with him, and Zhu Shang has an extensive news network.
Since what Xiao Yuan said is true, the news that the Xu family transported tea to Bianjing was probably accidentally revealed to Wang Ying by Xu Erniang.
When she saw Wang Ying at Dongzen Temple the day before yesterday, Xu Nuo thought the inexplicable look of gloating in her eyes was a bit strange, but now that she thought about it, there was a reason for it.
Before noon, Xu Nuo took Chun Tang and Qi Qi to Xu Erniang's yard.
She had to find out Xu Erniang's tone first.
After Xu Erniang learned that Xu Nuo was coming. Still lying on the mat, he only raised his eyelids and showed no intention of getting up.
Last time I was in Liyuan. She yelled at Xu Nuo and almost slapped Xu Nuo. Her own reputation has plummeted, and she is now grounded.
Xu Nuo later pulled her to tell her about Xu Qian, and it was because of this incident that she saw Xu Qian's true face. Logically speaking, she should be grateful for Xu Nuo's words to wake up the dreamer, otherwise she would still be kept in the dark by Xu Qian and Xu Qian would rob her.
But I don’t know how to get it. Xu Erniang didn't want to see Xu Nuo, and even hated Xu Nuo more than before.
Because Xu Nuo looked at her in her most disgraceful appearance, she felt that she had lost face.
Xu Nuo passed by Xu Erniang's yard many times. But he has never been to her house.
As soon as I entered the house, I could see all the expensive furnishings that almost filled the room. Some things even seemed to be in the way because they were placed in the wrong places.
"Second sister, I heard that there is a chef here who makes delicious shrimps. I'm here to have a taste of it." Xu Nuo specially came over before lunch and used this excuse. Otherwise, there would be no reason to take the initiative to find Xu Erniang.
Xu Erniang was recently grounded, which made Ding feel sorry for her, so he specially brought her some shrimps, and even hired a cook from the Ding family who was good at cooking shrimps.
Xu Erniang was so generous. She pointed to a maid and said, "Go pick out two kilograms of the best shrimps and ask the cook to make some crystal shrimps. Then stir-fry some and get some shrimps as well." Her confinement will be over in a few days. . Now that he has regained his freedom, Xia won't be reluctant to part with him.
"Thank you, Second Sister. It looks like I can have a good meal today." Xu Nuo sat on the mat with a faint smile on her face. She couldn't get too enthusiastic when she was in contact with a domineering person like Xu Erniang who had been pampered since she was a child.
Xu Erniang nodded and accepted the promised thanks.
Xu Nuo deliberately made a false statement and asked after a while, confirming that what Xiao Yuan said was true. After getting what she wanted to know, she stopped talking and sat quietly waiting for lunch. The shrimps in this season are the most plump. Now that they are here, she won’t be polite.
After lunch, Xu Erniang still had a lot of shrimps on the table, and most of the other dishes were left. However, Xu Nuo ate everything. The plate was as clean as if it had been washed, which made Xu Erniang frown.
Which lady can eat so much? Even if she is not full, she still has to save some dignity and leave some on the plate.
It turned out that what the servant said was true. He said that Liu Niang could eat and drink and was as good as an adult man.
Little did Xu Nuo know that her voracious appetite would make the servants of Xu Mansion talk about her. She had to exercise for half an hour every morning and evening. She would get hungry quickly, not to mention that it was the time to grow taller.
After rinsing her mouth, Xu Erniang said she wanted to take a lunch break and wanted to leave in time for Xu Nuo, but it was exactly what Xu Nuo wanted.
Xu Nuo came out from Xu Erniang's side after eating and drinking. After walking a few steps, she saw Mrs. Lu and a large number of maids and maids behind her.
Today is the second day of May. Because there was a problem with the tea sent to Bianjing, Ding gave full authority over the Dragon Boat Festival to Lu.
Lu had not been in charge of the middle feed for many years, so she was not used to handling it now. Everything that needed to be arranged was arranged very properly, and with Grandma Li following her, the efficiency was a bit faster.
"Mom, why are you here, you little sun poisoner?" Xunuo happily went up to greet her, bowed and saluted. When he stood up, he saw the maid behind Lu carrying a plate with a Celestial Master Talisman and a purse made of five-color threads.
The customs of the Dragon Boat Festival in the Song Dynasty were somewhat different from those in the previous dynasties. For example, during the Dragon Boat Festival in the Han and Wei dynasties, Zhu Suo and peach seals were affixed to doors and windows to ward off bad odors, drive away plague, and ward off evil spirits. In the Song Dynasty, they paid attention to affixing Tianshi's talisman, covering the red seal with yellow paper, and painting the images of Tianshi and Zhongkui.
During the Tang Dynasty, the Dragon Boat Festival was a lively event, but during the Song Dynasty, there were very few dragon boat races.
Mrs. Lu had already seen the promise and stood there with a smile on her face: "Go to your second sister to beg for shrimps? Why is this kid so greedy? My mother will hire a cook for you someday." Mrs. Lu's eyes were kind. Her voice is soft and her smile is very warm. Getting along with her is always like being in spring.
"Mom, you're laughing at your child again. He's not greedy. He's obviously growing taller." As he spoke, he made a gesture on his head with his hand, which was just at the height of Lu's nose.
Grandma Li was always serious. She couldn't help but laugh when she saw the Sixth Lady, who seemed to have grown up overnight, comparing herself to children. "Sixth Lady has grown. She only opened her mouth during the Chinese New Year. Now it's an inch wider."
"Don't open your mouth too high." Lu realized that Xu Nuo had opened her mouth too quickly and took a step back to look at her seriously.
"Mom, how can I be like you? My child wants to stand taller, just like Hu Sanniang." Hu Ling was only fourteen years old, but he was already very tall. In two years, I might be able to grow to 1.7 meters tall. If she is too different from Hu Ling, she will be at a disadvantage in future competitions.
Ms. Lu shook her head, thinking that if a girl was too tall, it would be difficult for her to find a husband, or at least she would be chosen by her husband's family. However, she couldn't bear to break her promise and explained softly: "Then look for a tall husband for us Liu Niang."
Xu Nuo laughed, her mother actually thought about this. As expected, he was always worried about her marriage.
Mrs. Lu was busy with the Dragon Boat Festival and wanted to send purses and Tianshi Talismans to various courtyards. After a few words, she hurriedly said goodbye to Xu Nuo. Xu Nuo returned to Mingjin Pavilion, washed his face, and went to learn tea ceremony from Lady Ye.
The peach blossoms outside the teahouse have faded, and it is no longer the same as it was two months ago. When you walk in, it feels like a fairyland.
Because Xu Qian and Xu Erniang are both under lockdown, Xu Nuo, Xu Sanniang and Xu Wuniang are the only ones learning tea ceremony recently. The tea room looked empty.
Xu Sanniang and Xu Wuniang both have low-key personalities. They won't trouble Xu Nuo, and Xu Nuo won't trouble them either. They get along pretty well.
Xu Nuo is now regarded as Mrs. Ye's disciple. After the other two left, Mrs. Ye told her some things from the "Tea Classic" and discussed the true tea ceremony for a while.
Mrs. Ye is unsmiling and strict in her actions, giving people a rigid feeling when she doesn't speak.
Xu Nuo clearly remembers what Madam Ye said when she first met her, as well as her indifferent attitude. At that time, I thought that the two of them must not get along well, but now they can discuss the tea ceremony face to face.
Lady Ye didn't expect that she would accept Xu Nuo as her disciple. I didn’t expect that Xu Nuo would have such attainments in tea ceremony. She is naturally willing to teach anyone who has talent.
Xu Qian took the purse sent by Lu while Xu Nuo was talking about the tea ceremony with Lady Ye.
"Mother, it's your fault that you have lost face because of your ignorance." Xu Qian held the purse in her hand and raised it to her mouth and nose, unable to stop her tears.
Since Xu Qian was grounded, Lu visited her many times. She was a little disappointed with Xu Qian, disappointed that she would do such insidious things, disappointed that she deliberately harmed her sisters.
But Xu Qian cried every time, and Lu's heart became softer and softer.
Sitting on the table, Mrs. Lu comforted her softly: "Good boy, your mother will forgive you if you did something wrong, but you have to repent, understand where you went wrong, and remember it in your heart in the future..." After saying this, he handed it to Xu Qian. A handkerchief.
Nanny Li stood behind and was worried. How could a person like the Fourth Lady know how to repent? If Madam is soft-hearted and forgives her, she will only act worse in the future. Moreover, Madam has no idea that the Fourth Lady asked the Du family to set up a trap for the Sixth Lady in the Du family's house. The Fourth Lady wants to kill the Sixth Lady!
He had to let Madam leave quickly, otherwise it would be bad if the Fourth Lady was deceived into trusting her again. He couldn't help but stop her: "Madam, you still have a lot to do today, why don't you come see the Fourth Lady another day."
Xu Qian raised her eyes when she heard the words, and a cold look flashed through her eyes, which shocked Grandma Li to her heart.
How could the fourth lady show such a terrifying expression at such a young age?
Xu Qian's eyes quickly turned into pleading, and she looked at Mrs. Lu and said, "Mom, I've been staying in this room for nearly two months and I'm really bored. Can you just talk to me more?"
Mrs. Lu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, asking Nanny Li to go to the third room on her behalf.
Aunt Li frowned. If a servant replaced the master, the third room would definitely be unhappy.
Just when Grandma Li was in trouble, Xu Nuo suddenly opened the curtain and came in, interrupting the conversation in the room: "Fourth sister, if you are bored, I will talk to you. Mother is busy today, so I will come with you another day."
She was just discussing tea with Madam Ye in the tea room. Qi Qiyue came in hurriedly and told her that her mother had gone to Xu Qian's room. She said goodbye to Madam Ye immediately and almost ran to Yilian Courtyard.
The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon, and the Xu family is at its most critical moment. Xu Qian must not be allowed to come out and cause trouble.
Xu Qian's dagger-like eyes flashed across Xu Nuo, and she was going to send Nanny Li away and beg her mother. Let her end her confinement early, participate in the Dragon Boat Festival, and go out to see Ding Langjun for the last time to clear up his misunderstanding of her.
As long as Nanny Li leaves, she can just say one more word. One word is enough.
The mother would definitely agree, but Xu Nuo suddenly appeared and ruined everything. (To be continued...)
ps: I bow and thank Beichen Ruoshang for the peach blossom fan. I’m so happy. The author is slow and took three hours to code this chapter. He didn't have time to revise it, so he posted it first. (revised
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