Li Shi ordered the servants to bring the water beetle, boil the water, put a pinch of the green tea leaves into the purple clay pot, pour the boiling water for a while, then pour the water out and soak it again to give it to the heart. Yuan filled a cup, then filled himself with a smile, "Brother Xinyuan, please try it."
Xinyuan raised his cup and smelled it, the fragrance came out, and he took a sip, but he felt sweet and soft, and meek in the mouth, like the peace of Buddhism, like the dilute of Taoism, but there is Confucianism in the subtle and fluttering subtleties. The awe-inspiring atmosphere of Zhongzheng makes people feel relaxed and happy. He said "good tea", took another sip, and then took a deep breath, sighed: "Dense but not bitter, clear but not light, like the harmony of the three teachings, neither humble nor overbearing, and peaceful. It is indeed the best in the world. Superb."
Seeing him admiring Li Shi, he was very happy. He saw that Xinyuan had studied tea drinking, and he admired it, so he said, "It turns out that brother Xinyuan not only has a chivalrous demeanor, but he is also a master of tea. He has six tastes and is knowledgeable. I am really an eye-opener today. Oh. Hehe, admire, admire."
Xinyuan smiled slightly and said, "Young Master Li has passed the award, I just felt it for a while."
Let's talk about Xinyuan and Li Shi tasting tea in the lobby, talking about the wonders of the world and the diverse world. The two people are similar in blood, congenial, and talk about everything, just feel that they hate to meet each other.
When Xin Yuan and Li Shi were tasting tea in the lobby, someone had reported this to Mrs. Lan Ruo. Mrs. Lan Ruo heard that her son had treasured the tea water that he hadn’t been willing to drink for half a year, and brought it out to entertain a stranger with a weak crown. She couldn’t help wondering who this young man was, so Shi'er was so fond of him. , But never seen him treat other friends like this.
Madam Lan Ruo asked, "Do you know the name of Shi'er's friend?"
"The little one only heard the Second Young Master call him'Brother Xinyuan'."
"Brother Xinyuan? You mean he is called Xinyuan?"
"Small thinks so."
"Well, you go and invite the young lady."
Then the person answered "Yes" and left. After a while, Li Ruoru came in and asked, "Mother, what's the matter?"
Madam Lan Ruo said, "Do you still remember the name of the person who saved you?"
Li Ruoru's face blushed, not knowing what his mother meant, she lowered her head and said, "He is called Xinyuan."
Madam Lan Ruo smiled and said, "Your second brother and a man named Xinyuan are talking in the hall. It is already noon. I don't know if your second brother will let him stay for dinner."
Li Ruoru raised her head and took her mother's hand and said, "Mother, is what you said is true? Then let him leave after eating."
Madam Lan Ruo patted her hand and said, "I knew you would say that. Okay, go and tell your second brother, just say that my mother invited his friend to dinner."
Li Ruoru's face was red again, and she said embarrassedly: "But, but... Mother, what am I going to say."
Madam Lan Ruo poke her daughter's forehead with her finger, and smiled: "I really don't know why the daughter born to our Li family has such a thin face as you. Okay, mother will invite him in person, are you going?"
Li Ruoru smiled slightly and said: "Mother, you are so kind, I will go with you."
In the lobby of the Li Mansion, Xinyuan had a happy conversation with Li Shizheng, and two people walked in with the sound of footsteps at the door.
Li Shi stood up and said to the visitor: "Mother, this is my friend Xinyuan, who rescued Ruoru from Wangyue Cave the night before." Then he said to Xinyuan, "This is my mother."
Xinyuan When Li Shi stood up, he also stood up. Hearing Li Shi's introduction, he bowed and saluted Mrs. Lan Ruo, and then said: "The younger generation has a far-reaching heart, I have seen my aunt."
Madam Lan Ruo carefully looked at Xinyuan from head to toe, and saw him with sword eyebrows, high nose, long hair and shawl, but there was no lack of aggressive heroism in his elegance. She liked it in her heart and smiled: "You don't need to be polite. "Turning his head and said to his daughter: "Ru'er, I'm not thankful for Xinyuan's salvation."
Li Ruoru bowed to Xinyuan behind his mother, smiled faintly, and moved her lips slightly, and said, "Thank you, my son, for saving me. Ruoru thanked you here."
Xinyuan said quickly: "Girls are not welcome, I should do it with ease."
Li Shi said, "Sit down and talk." He helped his mother sit down, and then sat down on a chair next to Xinyuan, and said, "Mother, Xinyuan is a Shaolin disciple, who was passed on by Abbot Huiming, this time. I came to Jiangnan with a few friends."
Madam Lan Ruo said to Xinyuan: "It's not an ordinary person to be able to be the abbot of Huiming. It's no wonder that you are so young that you have a unique knowledge. Hehe, young heroes are in a hurry, you have a boundless future in the younger generation. ."
Xinyuan hurriedly said modestly: "The younger generation first wandered into the rivers and lakes, and there are many things that I don’t understand. Auntie is absurd, I am very ashamed. The younger generation has been enjoying the mountains and rivers in the land of Wuyue these past two days. I heard people talking about Mrs. Lan Ruo everywhere. At first sight, my aunt is indeed a hero of the female middle school. Although she has passed half a lifetime, she lifts her hands and feet and lifts weights lightly. She is amazingly charming and admired by younger generations."
Madam Lan Ruo listened to her praises from afar, and her heart was very helpful, and her face also showed joy, and said: "The young man is not only good at martial arts, but also can talk and make people happy. A young man like you." After a pause, he suddenly remembered something and asked: "Fang Cai Shier said that some friends came to Jiangnan with Shao Xia. Why don't you come to my house with Shao Xia?"
Xinyuan said: "The two friends have some business delays. They have already gone to Hangzhou. They have not been able to get up to see their aunt. The younger generation apologizes for them."
Mrs. Lan Ruo said: "Then if they come to Shaoxing next time, please invite Shaoxia on their behalf, saying that I invite them to sit down. Haha, although our Li family is a family of officials, eunuchs and Confucianists, we also like to make friends in the rivers and lakes very much. My friends, young heroes like Shaoxia, must have made friends who are not ordinary martial arts friends."
"My aunt is overly modest. My friend also came from a family of Confucian scholars. His ancestors used to be an official in the court, and then he retired and became a businessman. If aunt wants to see them, the younger generation will make an appointment with him."
"Hehe, so last, so best." Madam Lan Ruo turned to look at the daughter behind her, and said to her: "I have something to discuss with your second brother. You can walk around the yard with Xinyuan."
Li Ruoru bowed his head and stopped talking, just nodded. Xin Yuan said, "So trouble Miss Li."
Li Shi said, "Brother Xinyuan, let the sister-in-law walk around with you first. Although my house is not comparable to the scenery outside, there is nothing extraordinary about it. After I have talked with my mother, I will come to accompany me personally. Brother Xinyuan."
Xin Yuan said "please", stood up, saluted Madam Lan Ruo, gave Li Shi a fist, and followed Li Ruoru out.
Xinyuan followed Li Ruoru and walked out, when a warm summer breeze blew in, he realized that it was a sunny day today. He suddenly smelled a faint fragrance floating from Li Ruoru, like rose and orchid, but he felt fresh and natural, elegant and refined.
Li Ruoru walked through a yard with his heart to a large garden, and never said a word.