During the Jin Dynasty, all literati with a little wealth were very particular about tea drinking.
Different tea leaves use different water, and even the charcoal used to make the fire is particularly particular.
The utensils are even more unique. If I really wanted to explain them in detail, I would probably not be able to finish them in three days and three nights.
But what Lin Mengya wanted to brew for Ning Qiu today was Yunqing tea, which was popular among the noble ladies of Lieyun Kingdom.
This tea is very delicate, but the tea soup is clear and translucent without any impurities.
The taste is light and elegant, neither bitter nor astringent, with a slight aftertaste.
Therefore, the brewing water is extremely particular. It must be clear and slightly sweet spring water, combined with smokeless and dust-free silver charcoal, and finally served in a beautiful sapphire tea bowl, so as not to lose the taste. The taste of this tea.
Therefore, this bowl of tea is more complicated than exquisite. Even if the entire Lieyun can afford it, only a few favored children of aristocratic families can afford it.
Now that she is here, Lin Mengya naturally wants to show Ning Qiu's difference in every aspect.
If it were other aspects, it would seem a bit deliberate.
You have to pay attention to such small things to make people more convinced.
Yunque looked at the Helan girl carefully, and saw that she seemed to have complained unintentionally. She was clever and intelligent, and immediately understood that this was because the spoiled guest named Ning Qiu had always been pampered. of.
With a confused look on his face, he came to ask Lin Mengya for advice.
"My sister has such a good nose, but in a country like ours, where can we find such precious things? I have wronged that girl Ning Qiu, and I have wronged my sister as well."
Lin Mengya did not insist on using the best things. Instead, she frowned. Although she was a little dissatisfied, she would not let it out.
"It doesn't matter, just give my girl some refreshing tea. She has a light taste and can't drink any heavy tea."
Who would be so considerate when away from home
Moreover, Lin Mengya had already expected that this place would not have as many things as the palace.
All she wants is to be seen by others.
Ning Qiu grew up in fine clothes and fine food, and ordinary things were out of sight.
However, the Xin family is different. Some things are comparable to the quality of things seen in the palace.
So Lin Mengya picked and picked a few things that were reasonably pleasing to the eye, and then followed Yunque back to the courtyard where the banquet was held.
"Sister, walk slowly. I have to go see other things, so I won't go with my sister."
Yunque said softly, and the person gradually disappeared in front of Lin Mengya.
Naturally knowing that she was going to report to her master, Lin Mengya nodded slightly and said nothing else.
He walked up to Ning Qiu with tea and snacks. At this time, the attentive Mrs. Xin was greeting the other ladies.
Although no one ignored Ning Qiu, Ning Qiu did not take the initiative to talk.
Instead, she sat quietly aside. Only when others mentioned her, they nodded slightly as a greeting.
"Girl, your tea is here."
Lin Mengya placed all the things in front of Ning Qiu and said softly.
The latter just glanced at it and nodded lightly.
The relationship between this pair of 'master and servant' is all in the eyes of others.
The ladies felt more and more that only Mrs. Jingrou and the king could raise such a goddess-like figure.
His attitude towards Ning Qiu became even more respectful, not daring to show any slight.
After retreating behind Ning Qiu, Lin Mengya, like the others, tried her best to pretend to be cold and indifferent to worldly affairs.
Although they all had cold faces, as if someone owed them money.
But it was such a cold demeanor that made Lin Mengya and his party a presence that no one could ignore at the banquet.
There was an extremely vague look of pride in Mrs. Xin's eyes.
He treated Ning Qiu even more carefully.
Knowing that this charming guest cannot be neglected, he always selects some high-status ladies to introduce to him.
Others were also blocked by her.
But even so, when the banquet was halfway through, Lin Mengya still obeyed their girls' wishes and said goodbye to Mrs. Xin.
At a banquet, in addition to the host, only people who are extremely close to the host, guests who are mainly invited to the banquet, royal banquet guests, or people with little status will stay until the end.
Now as Ning Qiu, quitting the meeting at this time is the best choice.
"But the food here is not good, so that's why the girl is disappointed?"
In order to show respect, Mrs. Xin stood up and asked diligently.
"Madam's words are serious. Ning Qiu is too drunk and has ruined Madam's fun. Madam, please don't be rude to Ning Qiu."
While others were drinking, Ning Qiu only drank some tea brought by Lin Mengya.
Even for snacks, I only had a small peony roll, so I couldn't bear the alcohol.
After seeing and hearing this, Mrs. Xin naturally understood what Ning Qiu meant.
Leaving everyone behind, he personally escorted Ning Qiu to the door.
After repeated attempts to persuade them to stay, someone was sent to send Ning Qiu and his party back.
He quietly returned to the courtyard where Ning Qiu lived. It had only been one night. What could only be described as a quiet little courtyard had a lot of things added to it.
Nowadays, apart from elegance, Lin Mengya can't find any other adjectives.
"Thank you all for sending me. My girl is very polite."
Lin Mengya winked, and Bai Su and Qinghu immediately took out a lot of silver coins from their sleeves and rewarded everyone who followed them.
"Thank you for the reward, young lady. I'll take my leave now."
The heavy silver coins in their hands put a flattering smile on everyone's face.
Be respectful to superiors and cool and generous to subordinates.
This is the policy Lin Mengya set for Ning Qiu. As a goddess-like figure, she cannot be too close to anyone.
Only four people entered the courtyard, and the door was closed tightly, blocking out all prying eyes.
Ning Qiu forced herself to walk into the inner room. She immediately softened and collapsed on the beauty's couch like soft clay.
"My sister Helan, you didn't say that being a Gu girl means you have to starve to death, right? When I was a palace maid, I could still eat enough. Why now that my status has changed, my life is not as good as before. What’s up?”
Seeing Ning Qiu looking at her pitifully, Lin Mengya also knew that this girl must be very hungry.
During the day, she was hungry all day just to put on the clothes he carefully prepared for her.
She only had enough tea at night. How could a girl of her age not be hungry
"Thank you for your hard work, Bai Su, Qinghu, go get some food and come back. We have all worked hard today, so let's reward everyone."
The two men also took off their clothes and returned to their previous nature.
Their martial arts are already outstanding, so getting some food is no problem.
In a short time, there were a lot of meat dishes such as roast chicken and goose on the table in Ning Qiu's room.
But just as Ning Qiu was about to pick up the chopsticks, Lin Mengya pushed her aside to the bland-looking boiled vegetables.
"You can only eat this for the next few days. Just bear with it for a while. When you get to the Ten Thousand Gu Pond, you can eat whatever you want."
Ning Qiu glanced at Lin Mengya with tears in her eyes, swallowing her saliva as she kept looking at others eating happily.
But Lin Mengya was telling the truth. She had fragrant powder that could attract the Ice Jade Cicada Gu.
If you want to maintain it for a longer period of time, you are destined to have a clear mind and few desires.
Anyway, Lin Mengya finally gave her a piece of steamed fish.
That girl seemed to be savoring the supreme delicacy, and almost ate all the fish bones. She was so miserable.
After having enough food and wine, Qinghu and Baisu will naturally find a place to dispose of these leftovers.
Lin Mengya and Ning Qiu found the incense. The cold and sweet fragrance filled the whole room, and the smell of the food gradually dissipated.
Several people each drank another cup of warm tea before sitting at the table to discuss what to do next.
"We performed very well today, and I think the Xin family will definitely take the bait. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, they will let you get close to the Ice Jade Cicada Gu again, intentionally or unintentionally. Do you know what to do then?"
Ning Qiu nodded. Madam Jingrou had said these things before, so naturally she would not forget them easily.
Lin Mengya calculated the time and Axiu should arrive in the next few days.
Once they arrive, her plan will be half successful.
"But will they really believe me? I always feel that with the ability of the Xin family, it is impossible to be so panic-stricken. Even if I can control the ice jade cicada Gu, they may not think that I am the Gu girl. Moreover, He will also sell us this favor to let His Highness Ninth enter the Ten Thousand Gu Pond."
Although Ning Qiu stayed in the house these days, everything outside came to her ears.
The Xin family's testing of her can be said to be pervasive.
Since she couldn't get in, she was waiting outside to spy on her maid.
Fortunately, these people were all personally selected by Mrs. Jingrou, and they were also old people who had served in the palace for many years.
Otherwise, there might really be some flaws.
"They will definitely do it. Do you think that the riot involving the Ice Jade Cicada Gu that day was just about letting them come out for a walk?"
Lin Mengya's calm look seemed to be fully confident.
He raised his eyebrows and explained to the three curious people.
"Although these are the poisonous insects and poisonous insects in the periphery, according to my calculation, the topography of Wangu Pond should be extremely special. These poisonous insects and poisonous insects cannot easily leave there. Otherwise, without the control of the Gu Girl in these years , they have left long ago, or were kept in captivity by people from the Xin family. Why do you think those people have to go deep into dangerous places to get the benefits of Wan Gu Pond? This means that once those things leave, It’s useless if you take out the Gu Pond. So I managed to attract so many things that day, I’m afraid the Xin family will be heartbroken right now.”
After saying this, the other three people understood Lin Mengya's ultimate purpose of attracting poisonous insects and poisonous insects.