The history of afternoon tea can be traced back to the 17th century of Queen Victoria, and it was originally an elegant social activity reserved for royalty and aristocracy. With the colonial expansion of the British Empire and the integration of food and beverage cultures in various places, afternoon tea has also quietly developed around the world like the overseas territories of the empire on which the sun never sets, and the ancient Orient is no exception.

Chang Zhenbang once stayed in the East, it is a country that can not be copied except for race, and almost all cottages are Britishized, so Chang Zhenbang is no stranger to afternoon tea, although he was forced to go by Miss Sakura at the beginning, but this does not prevent and even like this British Empire aristocracy to give black tea an elegant image and rich and gorgeous way of drinking.

He knew that afternoon tea was seen as an introduction to the British Empire's social scene, a symbol of fashion, and the best form for British Empire subjects to entertain friends and hold salons. For afternoon tea, the British like to choose the finest black tea, accompanied by Chinese porcelain or silver tea sets, on tea tables covered with pure white lace tablecloths, and a variety of refined refreshments are served in small carts. As for music and flowers, it is indispensable, and the beauty of classical, the music must be melodious and elegant, and the flowers must be clear and fragrant, which is really a kind of Merrill Lynch beautiful enjoyment.

Since it is so important, Chang Zhenbang naturally can't be perfunctory, in front of the mirror, Lu Xiaozhu changed into a straight suit for him, looking at him handsome inside and outside the mirror, Lu Xiaozhu had a faint smile on his face.

Chang Zhenbang looked sideways at himself in the mirror, obviously very satisfied with the dress Lu Xiaozhu gave him, he picked up the gentleman's stick and the big tall hat on the side, and gestured in front of the mirror, very satisfied with his style, and said to Lu Xiaozhu who was helping on the side: "The official is handsome in this outfit!" ”

Lu Xiaozhu, who was watching, couldn't help but laugh and said, "I didn't expect you to be a big man who likes to look in the mirror so much." ”

Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "This thing dealing with foreign devils can't be the slightest careless, if there is a slight mistake, it will be a shame, but fortunately, this is just a formal afternoon tea, if it is a consul's dinner, I am afraid that I will dress up without doing anything a day in advance." ”

Lu Xiaozhu said with a smile: "That official should behave well, don't be ashamed." ”

As soon as Chang Zhenbang stretched out his hand, he picked her up and said to her in the mirror: "Daughter-in-law, you are getting better and better, why don't you go with me!" ”

Thinking of the scene of walking in high heels at the charity party that day, Lu Xiaozhu couldn't help but shake his head like a rattle, and Chang Zhenbang said: "Go, the banquets of foreign devils are all going to take the ladies." Don't you want to come with me on foreign affairs? ”

Lu Xiaozhu's eyes lit up, then dimmed, and said, "What do I know as a woman, I won't be ashamed of you if I go." ”

Chang Zhenbang put his head on her shoulder and said, "You are thinking too much, men talk about things, women don't talk about things in the family." ”

Lu Xiaozhu stretched out his hand and gently pushed Chang Zhenbang's head outside, and said, "What should I do if I embarrass you?" ”

Chang Zhenbang smiled and said: "Shame on you, shame on you, President Yuan's wife was also ashamed to participate in foreign affairs activities at the beginning, but gradually get used to it and don't be ashamed, there is always an adaptation process!" Daughter-in-law, do you think I'm right? ”

Lu Xiaozhu stretched out his hand and patted Chang Zhenbang's head lightly, and said, "President Yuan is the one who wants to be the emperor, you can't make royal jokes." ”

Chang Zhenbang said: "This is not a joke, this is a fact, I think Mrs. Yuan has done a good job in this, at least let ministers from all over the world know who is Yuan Shikai's wife, no matter whether Yuan Shikai loves her or not, she will become the queen's best choice." Aren't you like trying? Could it be that when the foreign devil invited me to attend a foreign affairs event, you asked someone else to accompany me for you? ”

When Lu Xiaozhu heard this, he said: "If there is a suitable sister, I don't mind, but now there is only one person around you, and that family has to work hard" After speaking, he shouted outside the door: "Xiaoling, Xiaoqing, you come in." After speaking, two graceful girls came in from outside the door, these two people are the maids of the Lu family, a few days ago they were transferred by Lu Xiaozhu from the Lu family's old house to the house to do things, their appearance is not better than Lu Xiaozhu tea, and they are younger, so as soon as they appeared, the rather dull and depressed town guard made the yamen seem to have a lot of vitality and spring. Especially the Ma Ben beside Chang Zhenbang looked more energetic and conscientious.

As soon as these two maids came in, Lu Xiaozhu pushed Chang Zhenbang out, and Chang Zhenbang said: "Daughter-in-law, this is not fair, you help me sort out my clothes, and I will also help you sort out your clothes!" ”

Lu Xiaozhu's face turned red when he heard this, he quickly closed the door, and smiled awkwardly at the two maids who had been serving him since childhood, and with their help, he wore the dress last time on himself in a dignified and beautiful way, especially the small lace hat and headdress, which was worn on her head, it was really full of fairy spirit, wearing a cyan dress, Xiaoqing, who looked sweet and lovely, couldn't help but praise: "Miss looks so good in this body, it is really a fairy descending to earth, and the master is really lucky." ”

"That's natural, what a handsome person our young lady is," Xiao Ling on the side was not to be outdone, and said: "Don't look at the old man as a town guard, even the overseer is not worthy of our young lady's beauty." ”

The two of them sang and harmonized, which made Lu Xiaozhu a little embarrassed, and he blushed and said, "Dead girl, what are you talking about?" Hurry up and see what's not suitable, don't be ugly in front of foreign devils! The two maids checked it again, and after finally making sure that there was nothing serious, Lu Xiaozhu took out the pair of high heels and gently put them on his feet, and walked lightly a few steps with the support of the two maids. If you wear it directly, I'm afraid that you won't be able to take a step when you just get to Brazil.

Finally dressed up, Lu Xiaozhu walked out of the door with a beautiful skirt, and just walked out, he saw Chen Die wearing a red dress and high heels, like a goblin swaying like a demonstration.

"My sister is dressed up so beautifully, but she is going on a date?" Lu Xiaozhu forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and the displeasure on his face, and asked softly.

Chen Die smiled and said, "What my sister said, my sister is not the kind of unruly woman, didn't I hear that Zhenbang went to drink tea with foreign devils?" I didn't feel at ease when he went alone, so I naturally accompanied her. ”

Lu Xiaozhu was furious when he heard this, his white face turned black all of a sudden, and said: "Sister, I don't need you for this matter, people invite officials and me, and you don't have to go as a sister." ”

Chen Die said: "Sister, what you said is not right, if it is a business matter, my sister naturally can't go, but for a private banquet, why can't my sister go?" Or is my sister having something to do, I'm afraid that my sister will find out? If that's the case, my sister won't go. After speaking, he turned around and left, so angry that Lu Xiaozhu stopped her, and if he didn't stop her, he had to say: "Look at what my sister said, my sister is not such a stingy person, let's just go together." After saying that, he returned to the house, changed into high heels in the incomprehension of the two maids, and paced out little by little.

Chang Zhenbang watched these two aunts and grandmothers appear at the same time, his head suddenly became bigger, and he quickly changed from the co-pilot to the back, and let Chen Die and Lu Xiaozhu sit next to him without causing much trouble. The driver in front couldn't help but envy Chang Zhenbang's blessings, but he didn't know that Chang Zhenbang was now uncomfortable.

After the car drove into the concession, along the side of the main road to the British Consulate, two burly red-headed Ah San stood at the door proudly, looking at Chang Zhenbang with contempt, Chang Zhenbang stretched out his hand to take out the invitation card in Brazil and handed it over, the two Ah San took a few steps back, and welcomed Chang Zhenbang and others very attentively, but Ma Ben, who acted as the driver, was stopped outside.

Accompanied by the attendants, Chang Zhenbang and the three of them came to the back garden of the consulate, where the exquisite and elegant Rococo, the exquisite statues of adult-size, the Greek-style pavilion, and a man-made flowing water flowed through and integrated into the local scenery of Jiujiang, which really gave people a picturesque artistic conception and a unique feeling of caves. Lu Xiaozhu, Chen Die has never seen such a scene, can't help but be stupid, Chen Die only felt that the beautiful scenery in front of her was overjoyed, as if she was in a fairyland on earth, Lu Xiaozhu was the same, but when she saw those Western statues, she couldn't help blushing, quietly turned around, and whispered to Chang Zhenbang: "These foreign devils are really obscene ruffians, how can these immoral things stand here, they really live up to the beautiful scenery in front of them." ”

Chang Zhenbang bowed his head and said, "Your body looks better than theirs." ”

Lu Xiaozhu glared at him and said, "You bad thing, this is a place for foreign devils, don't mess around, so as not to lose people." ”

"Let's make a garden like this in the future! If the little ones play here, they will definitely have a lot of fun! Chen Die grabbed Chang Zhenbang's arm, dragged him aside, and pointed to the swing under the trellis not far away.

Chang Zhenbang secretly reached out and touched her belly, and said, "When you officially enter the door, let's make a big one." You'll need to have a few more. ”

Chen Die glanced at him charmingly, and whispered, "You haven't been in someone's room for a few days." The children miss their fathers. ”

Chang Zhenbang said softly: "There are too many people, and it's not good to say it, but don't worry, when the child comes down, I will feed you well." ”

"Nasty!" Chen Die said with a smile.

Their voices were very low, but that affectionate look couldn't hide it from others, Lu Xiaozhu couldn't help frowning when he saw it, and wanted to go over and ask to see what the relationship between these two people was, but he was afraid that he would lose his dignity in this foreign devil's place, and he couldn't help but feel distressed.

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