In a large and empty rectangular Japanese-style room, the surrounding screens are painted with white divine birds spreading their wings, and yellow silk ribbons are hung on the black beams.

Sitting at the top was a noble lady wearing a light blue kimono.

If you know that Miki Kujo is a descendant of Empress Sadamei Kujo Setsuko, and then feel that the two look similar, the lady in front of you only needs to look at her appearance to know that she must be related to Kujo Setsuko

.

Behind the lady is a huge Kujo family emblem - Kujo vine.

"Mei Ji, doesn't this trip abroad take a month? Why are you back today?"

Miki Kujo, who was sitting upright, replied: "I heard that my mother was going to hold a tea party today, so I came back all the way."

Kujo's mother had a smile on her lips and looked at her daughter without saying a word.

Kujo Miki pretended to be confused, lowered her head and looked at the outfit: "What's the matter, mother?"

Kujo's mother smiled: "The child's surname is Watanabe?"

"The last name is Kujo, but of course my mother agrees." Miki Kujo was not shy either.

"That child is the only son in the family. I see in the photos that he looks very good and his grades are excellent. His parents may not be willing for him to change his surname and marry into our family." Kujo's mother spoke in a gentle tone and spoke a long story.

Not Xu.

Miki Kujo did not refute, and said, "He will come later. Mother, please ask him if he is willing."

Kujo's mother laughed: "As a man, you need to have face, and you need to be disciplined appropriately."

After saying this, she stopped mentioning it and asked about Kujo Miki's experience abroad, who were the guests at today's tea party, which ancient celebrity used the tea set, and where the tea was produced.

Miki Kujo listened calmly.

She was not interested in tea parties, and she didn't even know how to use those popular tea sets.

She doesn't like other people touching her things, and she doesn't like using things that others have used.

The tea set she used at this time was brand new, but it was specially chosen in a retro style to match the environment.

The two chatted for a while, and Kujo Miki looked towards the door ten meters away.

Kujo's mother noticed her daughter's behavior and put down her tea cup: "What's wrong?"

Kujo Miki did not answer her mother's words, but ordered Shizuru who was guarding the door: "Go and see if he has drowned. If not, help him."

"yes."

Kujo's mother smiled as she watched Jingliu retreat, and teased: "It seems he hasn't been tamed yet."

"It's still a long time, it's more interesting this way."

Kujo's mother shook her head helplessly: "Just don't get into trouble."

After a while, Jingliu led the reluctant Watanabe Toru over.

Kujo's mother raised her eyes and looked up.

At this time, Toru Watanabe had already put on a hakama kimono with a pattern of haori. The white lining only exposed the collar, and the black haori outside floated like a robe.

He looked as lazy as when he had just woken up, his handsome face was somewhat reluctant, and his whole person exuded the charm of a handsome boy.

Kujo Miki observed her mother's expression, saw a glimmer of satisfaction in her eyes, and smiled proudly.

But when she turned her face and looked at Toru Watanabe, she had already put on a gloomy expression.

Toru Watanabe, who was sleeping soundly, was awakened by Shizuru's words, "Miss, I asked you: 'Have you drowned?'" and he still hadn't calmed down while waiting for someone to help him put on his kimono.

The Japanese room in front of him was so big that he didn't even know where to sit.

With no choice, Toru Watanabe simply sat down next to Kujo Miki, imitating her to sit upright.

Kujo Miki glanced at him, stretched out her hand and introduced: "This is my mother."

"This is the first time we meet. I am Toru Watanabe, and I am Meiki's boyfriend." Toru Watanabe bowed his head and saluted.

"Hello, Watanabe-kun." Kujo's mother responded gently.

Kujo Miki suddenly stood up: "Mother, you talk to him, I'll go change clothes."

"Um."

After Kujo Miki left, Kujo's mother looked at the uncomfortable Watanabe Toru and said with a smile: "Miki has caused trouble for you."

"No, no, it's okay, Mei Ji is fine."

"I know that child's temper. You must have suffered a lot." Kujo's mother looked at Toru Watanabe with the kind eyes she used to look at a child.

"Mei Ji is just a little spoiled and has a good nature. I like this about her very much."

Kujo's mother laughed happily: "That's good. I'll let you worry more about it in the future. If she loses her temper, you can come to me at any time and I'll help you teach her a lesson."

"It's my side."

She is such a good mother. It seems that Miki Kujo's moodiness is her own problem, not the fault of Kujo's tutor.

Afterwards, Toru Watanabe told some interesting things about the countryside and also talked about the midterm exam.

Kujo's mother asked two detailed questions from time to time, and the two chatted happily.

After a while, a servant came in and said that a guest from today's tea party was here.

Then, ladies wearing kimonos entered the Japanese room one after another, some with their female relatives, all of whom were also wearing expensive kimonos.

After Kujo's mother said hello, she solemnly introduced Toru Watanabe to everyone, and Toru Watanabe had to salute one by one.

Among them is even Kiyono Rin's mother. The two look very similar, and she is a beautiful woman with always a little trouble between her eyebrows.

When everyone was almost there, Miki Kujo, who had changed her clothes, appeared like the princess in the finale.

She also changed into a kimono.

The bright red kimono trailing on the ground showed a beautiful color, with an orange-red embroidered belt tied around the waist, nine vines embroidered with black thread on the cuffs, and citrus flowers blooming at the skirt.

Even such a gorgeous kimono does not overwhelm the beauty at all, but rather brings out the beauty of Kujo Mihime even more.

She tied her hair back with a hairpin and looked forward with her delicate and bright face.

In this Japanese-style room, there were all people wearing gorgeous kimonos. Toru Watanabe was so dazzled that he could hardly tell who was who.

But as soon as Miki Kujo came in, the colors that were so bright just now seemed to be only hers.

Although she is usually the center of attention and speaks in a commanding tone, this is the first time she has shown her elegant and noble side so clearly.

Miki Kujo walked to Toru Watanabe and sat down slowly.

As the two got closer, Watanabe Toru discovered that there were small chrysanthemums painted on her chest.

While he was looking at it, Kujo's mother whispered something to Kujo Miki, and then Kujo Miki gave him a satisfied smile, which startled him.

That devilish smile seemed to say that it was time for him to die.

Just when Toru Watanabe was thinking about what he had done wrong, the tea party started.

Servants filed in, bringing snacks and tea boxes.

Kujo's mother smiled and said, "Miki, please bring some tea."

"Yes." Kujo Miki responded, stood up, walked to the fire in the center of the Japanese room, and started making tea with a tea pot.

Watanabe Toru looked at it carefully out of curiosity.

The ordering of tea was done in an unhurried and unhurried manner, and the tea utensils such as the pitcher, small tea spoon, handle spoon, etc. were rearranged in an orderly manner after use. It was obvious that she had understood every step and was already proficient in it.

Although Toru Watanabe couldn't understand it, he could appreciate the elegance from the posture of her chest to her knees.

It was already dark outside, and the Japanese-style room was lit with moderately bright lights. Kujo Miji's hair, gorgeous kimono, and small hands all reflected soft light.

Around her, there seemed to be flowers blooming and butterflies dancing.

It was difficult for Toru Watanabe to connect Miki Kujo at this time with the girl who smiled and ordered the murder.

After the tea was brewed, Watanabe Toru drank it.

He didn't understand this and felt that barley tea was not as good as barley tea.

"Watanabe-kun, how about the tea that Miki made?" Kujo's mother asked.

"Well...like early summer." Because it is early June, which happens to be early summer.

If this tea party had been held in spring, Watanabe would have had the fragrance of young leaves in his mouth.

In short, meet the occasion.

Watanabe Toru secretly glanced at Kiyono Rin's mother who was drinking tea opposite, worried that she also had the ability to expose lies.

"Watanabe-kun has also practiced tea ceremony?" Kujo's mother continued to ask.

"No, but it tastes delicious."

Kujo's mother nodded gently and greeted the others.

By the time the second person started ordering tea, Toru Watanabe couldn't stand it anymore.

He said to Miki Kujo's little ears: "My feet are numb, can you change your position?"
To be continued...