The next day, before Mu Qingwu came over, Steward Xia brought a lot of tea, most of which were spring tea, but also quite a few autumn and winter teas, all freshly preserved.
Who said that ancient fresh-keeping conditions were limited? Seeing the things in front of her eyes, Han Yunxi could only sigh with emotion. Throughout the ages, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished with money.
Looking at the pots of fragrant tea, she didn't even bother to eat breakfast, so she went to the study to do experiments.
As before, she decomposed and matched the tea water and tea leaves separately, and even tried a few more times with green tea, but unfortunately, the result was very regrettable.
All failed again, no surprises.
The types were classified according to the baking method, and the spring, autumn and winter were classified according to the picking season. Unfortunately, none of them succeeded.
Han Yunxi walked out of the study with her head down, a little dejected.
Did she suspect the wrong person, or was there something else she overlooked
Origin
Will it be the place of origin
The classification of tea, in addition to the baking method and picking season, only the place of origin is left.
Thinking of this, Han Yunxi cheered up again, perhaps, going to Tianxiang Tea House today will be rewarding!
"Princess Wangfei, it's time to eat." Madam Zhao reminded.
Only then did Han Yunxi regain her senses, and just as she sat down, Zhao Nanny said again, "Your Highness got up early and is making tea in the yard."
The chopsticks in Han Yunxi's hand paused for a moment, and there was no reaction at all.
Zhao Momo looked down at her for a long time, and said casually, "Your Highness likes Nanshanhong from Tianxiang Tea House the most."
Han Yunxi remained silent, eating to herself, as if she hadn't heard anything.
After she was full, Han Yunxi walked out of the yard when she saw that Madam Zhao was not there. Her eyes drifted unconsciously into the big garden, but unfortunately, she didn't even see a shadow.
Unexpectedly, Mother Zhao suddenly appeared from behind, smiling, "Princess Wangfei..."
Han Yunxi was startled, guilty like a thief, and when she turned around, she said fiercely, "What are you doing?"
Mother Zhao was so wronged, she said timidly, "The attendant outside is here to report, the major general is waiting for you at the back door."
Only then did Han Yunxi's anger subside, and she ran away in a hurry...
Seeing Han Yunxi limping out, Mu Qingwu realized that her foot was injured.
"Princess, what's wrong with your feet?"
In fact, Han Yunxi was already able to walk normally, but she limped because she didn't dare to use too much force for fear of sequelae.
She jumped into the carriage, "twisted, it's all right."
"Wangfei, why don't you go another day, your feet..."
Although Jin Gui's delicate body was no match for this woman, Mu Qingwu still hesitated.
"It's okay, let's go quickly, there are not many days left, and I don't want to lose." Han Yunxi reminded with a smile, counting today, there are only twelve days left for her to bet with Mu Liuyue.
Mu Qingwu didn't know how to answer, so he could only get in the carriage, but he didn't dare to sit in the carriage with the concubine, but sat next to the coachman.
Han Yunxi originally wanted him to sit in, but, remembering Long Feiye's warning yesterday, she hesitated for a while, and gave up.
Long Feiye is a bit old fashioned. However, in this world, no matter if you are a girl or a married woman, as long as you are a woman, you have to "be careful". Trouble.
When we arrived at Tianxiang Tea House, it was still early and there were not many guests in the tea garden.
This Tianxiang tea house is surrounded by three tea mountains, with a stream in front of it, the environment is beautiful and quiet, the manor covers a very large area, there are more than 30 large and small courtyards in the garden, and there is another one in the southwest corner Hot Spring Villa is also under the name of Tianxiang Tea Garden.
Not to mention the manpower and material resources spent on building this tea garden, the land on the outskirts of the imperial capital alone is priceless.
It is said that the owner of Tianxiang Tea House is extremely low-key and his whereabouts are very mysterious. He is a rich man. No one who has come to drink tea has seen his deity so far, and they don't know who it is.
Mu Qingwu had made an appointment a long time ago. When he saw the carriage of the General's Mansion, the servants at the door did not dare to stop him, nor did he dare to neglect, and immediately led the carriage to an independent courtyard.
This courtyard is called Xinyuyuan, and it is the courtyard that Mu Liuyue has leased for a long time. It just so happens that she didn't come here today.
As soon as Han Yunxi got off the car, she was attracted by everything around her. This independent courtyard was very private, surrounded by high walls, and the garden was full of flowers, and a teahouse was hidden among the flowers.
"Princess, be careful."
Mu Qingwu gave her a wink, and the tea girl immediately stepped forward to help her, but Han Yunxi said no.
She limped along the stone path into the flowers, and sat cross-legged by the teahouse. If she hadn't been busy, she really wanted to stay here for a few days and relax!
If this place were to be placed in modern times, it would be the highest level of high-end clubs, suitable for secret meetings, and even more suitable for tryst lovers.
"It seems that the princess likes this place very much." Mu Qingwu also sat down.
"It would be even better if I could have a pot of good tea," Han Yunxi said jokingly.
Today, I came here to see the tea house, and I came to inquire about Mu Liuyue's consumption and membership records.
Han Yunxi absolutely believed that Mu Liuyue would not murder her brother. If someone used her hands to poison the tea, then the ten thousand snake poison would either come from Tianxiang Tea House or the tea leaves given by her friends.
The tea cans of Tianxiang Tea House all have labels. If it was poisoned by Tianxiang Tea House, it would be too obvious, and the murderer would not be that stupid.
Han Yunxi was more inclined to poison Mu Liuyue's friends. If the tea leaves given by her friends were poisonous, it must be the person who gave tea frequently.
Throughout the ages, gift giving has always been common. However, this gift is not given randomly, nor is it received randomly.
Mu Liuyue, a young lady who spends a lot on food and clothing, is not greedy, nor does she lack a few jars of tea.
There must be a reason for frequently accepting tea gifts from others.
Either the tea is very good and can catch Mu Liuyue's taste, or the person who delivered the tea has a very good relationship with Mu Liuyue in the tea ceremony.
Mu Liuyue came to Tianxiang Tea House not only to buy tea, but also to drink tea with friends. Of course, Han Yunxi had to check Tianxiang Tea House first.
Mu Qingwu ordered green tea. The tea girl's tea art level is very professional, and the eight processes of washing, taking, brewing, serving, drinking, pouring, and clearing are very particular.
Han Yunxi drank a few cups before asking, "Is this tea grown by the tea house?"
"My lord, the tea provided by the tea house comes from the three tea mountains behind and is baked by the tea house. However, guests can also bring their own tea." The tea girl replied truthfully.
Han Yunxi nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "Miss Mu also often brings her own tea?"
As soon as the words came out, the tea girl didn't answer right away, but looked embarrassed.
The tea girls in each independent courtyard in Tianxiang Tea House are fixed, and many independent courtyards are reserved by customers all year round. These tea girls become private tea girls and only serve fixed people.
If it wasn't for Mu Qingwu today, if Han Yunxi wanted to enter the Xinyu Courtyard today, she might not have been able to.
The tea girls waited on the guests, they saw and heard the most things, and their first priority was to keep the secrets for the guests.
"Wangfei asked questions, just answer, I have already greeted your deacons." Mu Qingwu said lightly.
To investigate Mu Liuyue, in fact, you only need to ask her. However, Mu Qingwu knows the temperament of his own sister best. A lot of lies interfered with the investigation.
Therefore, he could only take the concubine to Tianxiang Tea House to check.
After all, Mu Qingwu is Mu Liuyue's elder brother. With his words, the tea girl felt more at ease, and immediately replied, "I want to tell you, my lord, Miss Mu doesn't bring tea by herself every time she comes. Drink tea from the manor. When you come with friends, most of the friends bring tea.”
As soon as these words came out, Han Yunxi and Mu Qingwu were immediately on alert. Undoubtedly, this situation was in line with their speculation.
"Who does Missy often drink tea with?" Mu Qingwu asked quickly.
The tea girl thought for a while and replied, "There are several people who come here often, Princess Changping, the third lady of the Chancellor's family, the eldest lady of the Minister of War, the seventh lady of the Lin family, and the second lady of the Han family..."
The tea girl said a lot of names, even Mu Qingwu was surprised, he didn't expect her sister to make so many friends.
At the end of the tea girl's speech, she added, "The eldest lady came here with the second lady of the Han family last time."
"Which Han family?" Han Yunxi couldn't help asking, although Di Neng and Mu Liuyue's Han family was the only one that belonged to her natal family, but she still wanted to make sure.
"It's the Han family of the medical family, the natal family of the princess." The tea girl replied in a low voice.
The second miss of the Han family, Han Ruoxue, Li's daughter
A flash of hesitation flashed in Han Yunxi's eyes. Although she was more sure of Li's suspicion now, she was still calm. After all, these were all speculations and there was no real evidence.
If she locked her target on Li Shi now, she would most likely miss other clues and miss the real culprit.
Han Yunxi has never investigated a case before. However, she thought that investigating a case and making a diagnosis should be the same thing. You can’t make subjective assumptions. There are too many similar diseases, and you must rule them out one by one, and have clear symptoms to support them. diagnosis. Otherwise, in the end, it will only be wrong medicine and harm people.
Han Yunxi didn't say any more, and Mu Qingwu, who didn't know about Li's suspicions, seemed much more fair. He asked seriously, "Among these people, which ones drink tea with the eldest lady most often?"
The tea girl thought about it for a while, then shook her head, "This servant girl didn't think about it seriously. The young ladies come here often, and this servant girl doesn't have a special impression."
"Which people often deliver tea?" Mu Qingwu asked again.
This time, the tea girl didn't even think about it, and replied without hesitation, "Second Miss of the Han family."
Upon hearing these words, Han Yunxi's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly had a very bad premonition.
Mu Qingwu didn't ask further questions right away. He glanced at Han Yunxi, and his eyes gradually became complicated.
The second miss of the Han family, she is from the concubine's natal family, the half-sister of the concubine's mother.
If Han Ruoxue is the murderer, then the Han family will be doomed!
"Think about it, is there anyone else?" Mu Qingwu asked seriously.
"Misses from the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Minister's House of War also often give tea to the Eldest Miss, but not as frequently as the Second Miss Han. The Second Miss Han seems to give it every time. Miss Mu likes the tea from the Second Miss Han."
The tea girl replied, thought for a moment, and then said, "In the past two or three years, Miss Han Er must have given the most gifts, especially last year, she gave them back once every one or two months."
As soon as these words came out, even Mu Qingwu fell silent and did not continue to ask.
Undoubtedly, Han Ruoxue's suspicion is the biggest!