158 Warm reunion, drinking tea and discussing Taoism
"But is it true?" Yulan stood up after hearing these words. Her face turned slightly red when she realized it, and she quickly covered it up and sat down again.
Xiaoyue has a straightforward temper and couldn't help but laugh when she saw this. "Girl, look how anxious you are!" Mother Qian and the two maids could see Yulan's abnormal behavior these days, and they followed Yulan day and night.
Although Yulan didn't say it explicitly, they naturally had an account in their hearts.
Ye Yichen was a hero, and all the nobles in the city flocked to him. Although Yu Lan could only fill houses after marrying him, they did not feel that they had wronged their own lady.
After all, Xiaoyu was calmer. She glared at Xiaoyue and said, "You're the only one talking too much! I'll pick out two brightly colored clothes and dress the girl up nicely!" Her tone was also extremely brisk.
Yu Lan's heart was filled with slight waves. When did he have such feelings for Ye Yichen?
At this time, they had just eaten breakfast. Yu Lan tidied up and went back to Mrs. Ming Ling first. Since the old man resigned from the position of chief minister, he originally wanted to return to Jingxiang to raise him, but the emperor did not allow him to leave and even gave him a reward.
He took up the post of Taibao.
The Grand Master, the Grand Tutor, and the Grand Protector were the three most respected ministers, but after all, the Grand Master had stepped down from his position as chief minister and left the core department of power. The Yang family, which was bustling with traffic every day, immediately became desolate.
The eldest lady felt that her status had dropped sharply, and she could not eat or sleep well for several days. At this time, Yu Lan came in and explained the reason. The eldest lady felt that it was necessary to establish a good relationship with the Jin Palace at this time, and actually encouraged her to go.
Walk around. Not only did he order the preparation of carriages and horses, but he also increased the usual gift list by 10%.
Yulan couldn't help but feel ashamed!
After leaving the Yang Mansion Car Shop, we quickly arrived at the Prince of Jin's Mansion. The car went straight in, and when we reached the second gate, Qi was already waiting there. After greeting them with a few polite words, Qi led the way and took Yulan into Pingding.
The small courtyard where I meet the prince every day.
Since the prince left, Yu Lan has only been to Jin Prince's Mansion once. Walking on the familiar road now, she actually feels like she is in another world. When she arrived at the small courtyard, Qi Shi apologized and found an excuse to escape first. Xiaoyue
The two girls, Xiaoyu, also followed the maids from the palace. This was also the custom.
Yu Lan stepped into the yard, her heart beating uncontrollably, a little excited and a little excited. Ye Yichen planted many plum blossoms in the yard. In February, the plum blossoms bloomed just right. Under the sparse plum branches, Prince Jin was dressed in white, carrying a burden on his back.
He stood there with his hands in his hands, his eyes like bright stars, and he was so proud and solitary. His peerless character made Yu Lan unable to recover for a long time.
The wind and sand in the northwest left no trace on his handsome face, but his figure became thinner, the outline of his handsome face became clearer, and his charming eyes stuck to Yulan's face like glue.
Yulan met the prince's burning eyes and was stunned for a moment before lowering her head and saluting: "My prince, may you be blessed! It's a long way to the northwest. You've worked hard on this journey!"
Ye Yichen looked her over. There was less than a month left for the Queen Mother's national mourning. After being restrained for such a long time, women from noble families were not so particular about their clothes. Ye Yichen saw Yulan wearing a pomegranate red dress.
There were a few crabapples in Crow Crow's hair on her temples, and her white and greasy skin showed a rosy color, which was extremely soft and lovely. Ye Yichen didn't say anything, but walked over in a few steps and stretched out his hand to help her.
arm.
Yulan was startled and hurriedly retracted her hand. In a hurry, her slender fingers crossed Ye Yichen's steady palm. Yulan hurriedly took a step back as if she was electrocuted, and her face suddenly turned red.
He said angrily: "Your Majesty!"
The corners of Ye Yichen's lips raised into a faint smile, and his whole handsome face lit up. "We haven't seen each other for a few months, how come you are separated from me?"
Every time Yulan saw him salute before, she had been very perfunctory, but this time the courtesy was very thoughtful. Who would have expected that this man would actually be so picky. Yulan was really dumbfounded for a moment.
The man's chuckle rang in his ears again: "Have you been away for so long, do you miss me?"
Yulan couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. Yulan had always been a serious person, and even her boyfriend in her previous life didn't dare to tease her like this. Who knew that in this era of strict rules, she would still encounter such a situation.
Yu Lan said against his will: "My lord, why do you say such gossip?" We haven't matured to this level yet!
The prince smiled slightly and said: "What are you afraid of? It won't be long before you are the mistress of this palace!"
Yulan blushed at his continuous teasing and stamped her feet: "If this is the case, Your Majesty, I will have no choice but to say goodbye!" After that, he turned around and prepared to leave.
The prince stepped away and stood opposite her. Seeing that she was really a little annoyed, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Come on! Come on! Back then, I even carried and hugged her, and I didn't have such a tender skin. How come I haven't seen her for several months now?"
It’s so boring to see it!” Seeing Yulan
Stomping his feet again, the prince smiled and said: "I got half a catty of the best Fu tea in the northwest. Although it is not as good as Longjing and Maojian, it is also interesting. Miss Yang, can you please accompany me to taste it together." The prince then made it very smartly.
Make a gesture of invitation.
Yulan didn't really want to leave, so she found the steps to go down, so she followed the prince into the house. When Yulan entered the house, she found that the prince had already placed tea sets on the table. In fact, Ye Yichen is a very careful person.
Knowing that Yulan was thin-skinned, every time Yulan was around, he would send all the maids out, leaving only two people in the house.
It was the same this time. There was no one waiting in the room, but Ye Yichen lit a small stove in the room. The two of them had just sat down facing each other, and the water in the teapot above was already boiling. Ye Yichen lifted the teapot.
, ready to make tea.
Seeing his clumsy look, Yulan couldn't help but laugh out loud. The shyness just now disappeared. Yulan smiled and said: "Your Majesty, such a small thing as making tea and serving people is still a big deal.
Let me do it!"
Ye Yichen heard the ridicule in her tone and raised his eyebrows, but he was really not suitable for such a thing, so he had to hand the small teapot to Yulan. Yulan took a slight sniff and said, "Hey, this is
Snow water!"
The prince said: "Good tea also requires good water. I saved this jar of snow water last year. Even when my seventeenth brother came, I didn't even bother to cook it for him!"
Yu Lan had gradually let go at this time, and couldn't help but interrupted halfway: "The snow-fried tea is indeed not bad, but it was only ranked twenty in the "Jiancha-Shui Ji" written by Liu Bochu in the previous dynasty!" That means that this snow-cold tea is not bad!
Water, that is, hemp land.
Ye Yichen knew in his heart that she was retaliating for his rudeness to her just now, so he made excuses everywhere, and couldn't help but smile bitterly. "I don't have the nineteen kinds of water listed in the front, so you can just soak it and eat it.
!”
Yulan smiled brightly and let him go.
Yulan is an expert at making tea. In her previous life, in order to do a good job in sales, she went to Japan and spent a lot of time learning the tea ceremony. On weekdays, Yulan was always there when the old man and the old lady were having tea.
She studied with a famous teacher in her family for some days and learned a lot about it. Ye Yichen took the Fu tea and handed it over. Yulan accepted it and saw that the color of the Fu tea was slightly red, which made her feel a little strange.
Ye Yichen explained: "This is a tea sold in the border area. Because it is processed in Futian, it is called Fucha. Generally speaking, the longer it is aged, the stronger the aroma and the easier it is to brew the tea. Compared with ordinary black tea and green tea, it has its own flavor
different!"
While talking, Yulan watched how Yulan made tea. Yulan stood by the table. There had been a set of elegant tea sets on the table. When the water temperature dropped a little, Yulan held the teapot in one hand and picked up a few tea leaves in the other.
into the tea cup, and then pour a little water into the cup.
There was a slight sound of stretching from the tea leaves. Yulan listened carefully to this subtle sound, carefully observed the color of the water in the cup, and slowly and carefully added water. After a full quarter of an hour, that
The tea was finally brewed. The color of the tea soup was bright red and very beautiful.
Yu Lan pushed the tea cup forward and said, "Your Highness, please have some tea."
Ye Yichen saw Yulan's movements flowing like clouds and flowing water, just like art. It was very beautiful. He was fascinated by it. After a while, he reached out to pick up the tea cup and took a sip. He praised without hesitation: "The tea is indeed good tea! But just...
It’s even more enjoyable to watch you make tea!”
Yulan said proudly: "Your Majesty, thank you! Although making tea is a minor art, it is still an art!"
Ye Yichen laughed and said: "Art? I have never heard of when the craft of serving people turned into art!"
Yu Lan was unconvinced and said: "That's because you are ignorant, Your Majesty. I have read in an ancient book that the art of making tea can be called the tea ceremony! By cooking and drinking tea, you can cultivate your mind and nature and get rid of distracting thoughts. How can you do that?
It can’t be considered an art!” Then there was a eloquent talk, citing many examples that are familiar to modern people. Ye Yichen was almost confused.
The two discussed it for a long time, and then Ye Yichen changed the subject and said, "Everything is going well with Yang Shoufu!"
Yulan said: "My grandfather is now closed to the public and only studying at home. Compared with the busy days before, things are much better!"
Ye Yichen praised: "It is really not easy to hand over the huge power in your hands without any hesitation and retreat bravely!" He smiled again and said: "I originally thought that when the chief minister resigned, you would also do the same.
You will definitely be affected in some way, and now it seems that you will always be sad and depressed. Now it seems that you are indifferent to fame and wealth!"
Yulan said: "I am not as good as the prince said. Although my grandfather has resigned, my father is still a third-rank official, and I am still an official lady. What is there to be frustrated and disappointed?" Besides, there is still a prince, can you tell me the truth?
The prince smiled casually and said: "It doesn't matter, anyway, you will soon marry into the prince's palace and become my wife!"
Yu Lanzai was already speaking freely, but as soon as the prince brought up this topic, she suddenly blushed again. "You are just talking to yourself here, the prince, but I have never promised you!"
Ye Yichen's bright eyes looked at her intently, and his voice was low but very magnetic: "Now that things have come to a point, you have to get married or not. As soon as the Queen Mother's national mourning comes out, I will find someone to go there.
Chapter completed!