Chapter 19: Boiling Tea
said that Cui'er went to invite Linlang and didn't come back yet, and there was another rare guest in Furong Garden.
The third aunt sat on the chair too dignifiedly, with mahogany porcelain oil and silver inlaid skirt. Just looking at it, just this dress is comparable to the main room of the dignitary's family, graceful and luxurious! Her eyes that seem to be asleep are always charming, and that's all!
Because as long as your eyes are on those sleeping phoenix eyes, you can't help but look at her delicate facial features. And then unconsciously, it left an impression.
Compared with the enchantment of the third aunt, Chi Jingfei, who was sitting opposite her at this time, had a different flavor.
She doesn't need to deliberately groom up, just plain makeup to blend in with nature. Standing, walking, sitting, lying, and all gestures are elegant, indescribably quiet.
The two coquettish beauties looked at each other like this, and a maid brought tea, took a quick look, and then retreated nervously.
"Mrs. Chi, I don't know what advice you have when you come to the shelter?"
The third aunt stared at Chi Jingfei's indifferent eyes, wanting to see the inner thoughts of this person who was neither friend nor foe. It's just that this time she made a mistake, who is Chi Jingfei, how can she not control the emotional fluctuations in her heart?
"Look at what you said, it's been a while since I entered the Jin family, and our sisters haven't had a good chat yet!" Chi Jingfei remained silent, lowered her eyes to look at the tea with clear smoke, and pretended to be delicious and said: "The third aunt is really the pearl of the master's palm, this Biluochun is so soaked, it's really ......" She wanted to say that the tyrannical thing, but when she saw the other party's cold eyes, she immediately continued: "The master is eccentric, my Biluochun is limited!" ”
"If Madame is hungry, she can come and get it at any time!" Unconsciously, the hostility of the third aunt has been slightly disintegrated by Chi Jingfei. She let go of her body and waited quietly for Chi Jingfei's next words.
The two of them had their own concerns, and they didn't feel embarrassed when they shut up. At this time, the situation was bitter for the maid on the side, she stood stiffly, praying in her heart for Cui'er and Linlang to come back quickly!
After touching a cup of tea, there were bursts of laughter like silver bells outside. The maid breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at the tea that had never been touched, and quickly lowered her head and stepped back to inform the scene in the Linlang house.
Suddenly, Linlang smiled and walked into the house with a tea set. Pour out the tea in front of the two ladies and replace it with a new pot.
One boils to taste, two boils to tea, and three boils to fragrance.
The technique of making tea is like breathing, and even with your eyes closed, you can figure out what to do at what time. She knelt leisurely in front of the square table and washed her cup with boiling water. Without waiting for the cup to cool, wave your hand again and sprinkle a few grains of Chunjian Mao tea, take out a little of the boiling water, and gently pour it into the cup and stir carefully. Wait for the tea leaves in the water to spread out for three points, pick them out with a bamboo skewer, and then pour out half of the tea in the cup.
After doing this, Linlang put away her hands and knelt between the third aunt and Chi Jingfei, her eyes locked on the steaming teapot.
Time passes by the second, and the picture seems to freeze and stop.
The fragrance of tea has filled the entire house, but Linlang has not seen action. The third aunt couldn't help frowning, could it be that Linlang wanted to forget the time?
"Linlang, the water is already boiling!" The third aunt reminded too softly.
Linlang shook her head slightly, and it took another moment to lift the lid of the pot, bypassing the bubbling bubbles, and gently scooping out the top layer of tea.
The water was put into the teacup, and Linlang quickly closed the lid. Lift the boiling pot of water and open the window to let the outside air dilute the aroma of tea in the house.
When the time was almost up, Linlang gently removed the lid of the cup, pushed the teacup in front of the two ladies, and said apologetically: "I've kept Mrs. waiting for a long time, I don't know which of my tea or the tea from Madame's hometown tastes better?" ”
Since it was known that Chi Jingfei was from Dongying, Linlang inquired carefully about the various customs of Dongying. Only by knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent can one be aware of Mrs. Chi's thoughts.
Linlang's calmness really surprised Chi Jingfei. She looked at Linlang in surprise, who had lost her immature atmosphere in front of her, and wondered in her heart.
The third aunt couldn't wait to pick up the tea and gently put it to her lips to test the temperature. It's not cold or hot, it's just right in the middle. She opened her mouth and sighed a little, closing her eyes and savoring it.
The smell of old tea in the house seems to have disappeared, and the fresh air, coupled with the fragrance of tea on the tip of the tongue, edifies the nose through the palate. The scent of spring brings the mind to the fields, the breeze floats, and the verdant chin flutters. The tea on the upper edge is filled with the fragrance of tea at the bottom, and it is just right to slowly swing a canopy boat in the stream.
Chi Jingfei never moved, she stared at Linlang looking for flaws. However, Linlang at this time had already made sufficient preparations, how could Yingying's smile lose her aura again.
"Why doesn't Madame taste the tea brewed by Linlang?"
After a long time, the third aunt opened her eyes and saw that the tea in front of Chi Jingfei was no longer warm, she shook her head regretfully, and continued: "Linlang's technique has different surprises every time, and it is definitely the peak!" ”
"Mrs. has won the award, if there is nothing else to do, Linlang will retreat and no longer disturb the chatting between the two ladies."
Linlang got up and wanted to leave, but was stopped by the third aunt. She and Chi Jingfei had nothing to say, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing if Linlang left. "Linlang, tell me what happened this morning? Why did you suddenly run into the backyard? ”
The third aunt was talking, but her eyes looked at Chi Jingfei. Seeing that she had no intention of leaving, she simply listened to Mrs. Chi's thoughts.
"Linlang left from his aunt's place, and just wanted to go to the pharmacy when he heard a movement outside the door......" Linlang looked ahead, and the sun outside the window gradually set westward, leaving shadows on the treetops, and shining into the house one by one.
After Linlang finished speaking, Chi Jingfei showed a picture that turned out to be like this. She took the already cold tea and drank it down, and said to Linlang in an apologetic tone: "It seems that I misunderstood you, although I have never seen Jin Xiaoqi, but I have heard of her appearance." Today, someone suddenly dressed up as Jin Xiaoqi and led me to the backyard. When I opened the door, I happened to bump into you standing in the yard. So ......"
"Since it's a misunderstanding, it's fine. Fortunately, today was just a false alarm, and Linlang was not hurt. ”
The third aunt is too round, it's all window talk, how can she not know that Mrs. Chi is just pretending. The two ladies joined hands to deal with an aunt, and after the original form was revealed, Mrs. Chi circled in the middle again.
What a strategy to push Tai Chi!
What the third aunt thinks too much about is what Linlang thinks. After sending Mrs. Chi away, Linlang closed the doors and windows, lit candles, and sat down next to the third aunt.
"Madame, do you ever think that Madam Chi has something to say today?" Linlang thought for a moment and whispered.
"Oh? Which sentence? ”
The third aunt was so tired that she half lay on the bed, relaxing and enjoying a Linlang massage.
Before leaving, Mrs. Chi glanced back, looked at Jin Rui who was playing on the side and said, "In a few days, the master and I will go to Dengzhou Mansion, and by the way, I will take Jin Rui with me and send him to Confucius Mansion to continue studying." ”
Chi Jingfei's words always echoed in Linlang's mind, and the faint tone sounded ordinary, but it always felt that there was some information mixed in with it.
"Maybe I'm thinking too much." Linlang shook her head and stopped thinking about anything else.
After the third aunt fell asleep, Linlang took advantage of the moonlight to walk out of the door. The loud streets are free of daytime noise, and you can vaguely hear the cries of children and the shouting of adults in the distance.
Linlang turned around and closed the door, turned around and walked towards the pharmacy, Zhu Rong explained yesterday that she must go to the pharmacy today. Unexpectedly, so many things happened in the Golden House, and she couldn't find time to go out for a whole day.
Although the moonlight is bright, it cannot completely illuminate the night.
Linlang was walking alone, and suddenly a dark shadow stood in front of her.