Different from the snowflakes outside, there was a lot of excitement in the Snow Pavilion, and the warm fragrance was fragrant. A small stage was set up near the window, and a well-dressed female actress was singing a rhyme about the story of the hero Zhang Yi.
Lin Yuzhen, with a cheerful look on her face, sat around with a group of women, listening and laughing in a low voice. Lu Yun also brought a few little girls of about the same age and sat in another place, eating snacks and chattering.
endlessly.
Seeing Mrs. Wen leading the Lin sisters in, Lin Yuzhen and Lu Yun called for them to come over and sit down. Lin Yuzhen was in a good mood and asked the girls kindly if it was cold on the road. She also asked Lin Jinrong if Mrs. Tao was feeling better and why Lin Jinyin didn't
Come?
"My uncle's family is here to deliver winter solstice gifts. My sister can't go out, so she asked me to apologize to her aunt and cousin for her." Lin Jinrong glanced at the room full of people and saw who was the guest of honor today.
The woman sitting to Lin Yuzhen's left, with a short figure, wearing an ermine-colored leather jacket with small sleeves and a pleated tulip skirt, a large bun, a golden hairpin, and light eyebrows, is Song, the wife of Pingzhou Zhizhou.
On the right side, the person with slightly high cheekbones, combed into a phoenix bun, wearing a green lotus-colored coat with small sleeves and a pleated pleated skirt made of green lotus, is the eldest wife of the Wu family, Wu Xiang's mother, Mrs. Yang.
The girl next to Lu Yun, who was wearing a lilac-colored muskrat fur coat, gold beads in her bun, ruby earrings, and a sweet smile, was Wu Xiang's cousin, Yang Mo, Yang's niece.
At this time, the two of them were busy taking care of a chubby little girl who was only seven or eight years old, wearing a bright red coat and a bun. This little girl was Su Zhenzhen, the daughter-in-law of the Zhizhou family. There were several others.
They were familiar girls, but they were just acquaintances with Lin Jinrong.
This situation is so similar to that of the past! Lin Yuzhen must have asked Lu Yun to perform the tea-sharing technique next. Lin Jinrong lowered his eyes and pondered, only to hear Lin Yuzhen laugh and say: "In that case, it's no wonder the third girl."
On the side, Mrs. Yang became interested: "Your uncle is here? Who is here?"
Tao Shunqin is the son-in-law of the Wu family. If Tao had not been involved in something, Tao Shunqin and his son would have gone to the Wu family to visit the two elders of the Wu family before going to the Lin family. Lin Jinrong smiled sweetly at Yang and explained in a low voice: "Uncle and eldest brother
My cousins are all here. Because my mother is not in good health, I asked them to invite a doctor, so I sent the doctor to my house first. I am afraid it will be a little later before I can go to the house to say hello to the old man and the old lady."
"This child is so considerate." Yang smiled and looked at Lin Jinrong carefully, and said to Lin Yuzhen: "You girls from the Lin family are just so cute."
"You praise them again." Lin Yuzhen couldn't help but look at Lin Jinrong carefully. Lin Jinrong was wearing a begonia red moire-patterned chinchilla leather jacket today, with a blue pleated skirt underneath, and a few beads on her bun.
Flowers, golden lilacs in her ears, and the only eye-catching jewelry is the gemstone tassel tied to her skirt. In terms of dress, she is no more outstanding than other girls in the Lin family, but it can be matched with her long eyebrows, beautiful eyes, and delicate porcelain white hair.
With her beautiful skin and calm and graceful expression, she stands out right there and outshines all the other little girls in the room.
Lin Yuzhen suddenly felt a little unhappy for no apparent reason. She pointed to Lu Yun and said, "Let's go and play with your sisters. We're not in an outsider's house. Just tell the maids what you want to eat."
Lin Jinrong was very familiar with Lin Yuzhen. When he saw her pretending to be generous but actually a little impatient, he knew that she was inexplicably unhappy again. However, she no longer had the fear and anxiety that she didn't know when she saw that she was unhappy.
What should I do to feel better? I just smiled slightly, bowed, and stepped away gracefully.
After taking a seat, girls, your clothes are beautiful, her bracelets are unique, where is the rouge and gouache, and whose pastries are delicious. After chatting for a while, Lu Yun glanced at Lin Wu, and Lin Wu
Smiling softly: "Sister Yun, I heard that Jiangnan also likes to stage tea fights. Is it true or not?"
Lu Yun then smiled gently: "That's what happened."
Lin Wubian said: "Then you come from Jiangnan, so you must be proficient in it? I'm curious, is there any difference between Jiangnan and us here? I heard people say that you were taught by famous teachers, can you let us
Open your eyes?"
Anyone with a bit of insight can understand that this is the prelude to Lu Yun's performance in public.
Although Yang Mo was not from the Wu family, she often lived in the Wu family and was quite familiar with Lin Jinrong. After hearing this, she smiled at Lin Jinrong understandingly. Lin Jinrong smiled back and lowered her eyes. Lin Yuzhen had really worked hard for her only daughter.
This technique of tea sharing and tea fighting was very popular in this dynasty and was regarded as an extremely elegant activity. Not to mention it was popular among literati and noble ladies in the boudoir, it was also popular in the palace and in the market.
It is also very popular among the people. Elegant people are all proud of their good tea skills. If Lu Yun is really capable of surprising everyone, he will soon become famous among the scholars in Pingzhou.
Just listen to Lu Yun's humble refusal: "Oh, although I am a little bit good, it is difficult for me to be elegant. If it doesn't work, you should not let me be embarrassed in public, right?"
Lin Wubian said: "Sister Yun, why are you so modest? Come on, come on, it's a rare opportunity for sisters to get together, let us take a look?"
Lin Qi had a grudge. Ever since the last time Lu Lun called her a bitch, Lu Yun followed her and laughed at her. After coming out of the grounding, she found that Lu Yun was very close to Lin Wu and even squeezed her place in front of Mrs. Lin. She hated her.
After getting in love with Lu Yun and Lin Wu, he saw that nothing about them was pleasing to them. So he bumped Lin Liu's arm with disdain and whispered: "It's so boring. You're just flattering me again. She knows everything best. Isn't it just a matter of splitting up?"
Tea? It was taught by a famous teacher. Fourth sister has not seen any famous teacher give guidance, so why can’t you tell the difference? It’s just a mystery."
Lin Liu wanted to rape her a little more, so he pinched her arm and whispered: "Stop talking."
"Forget it, I won't watch it if you don't like it, okay?" Lin Qi pouted, lowered her head to peel the melon seeds, and said no more.
Lin Jinrong's eyelashes trembled, and she raised her eyes and interjected: "Cousin Yun, it's rare for sisters to be elegant, so you just have to do it and let us feast our eyes on it."
Lu Yun wanted to push again, but Lin Wu had already stood up and walked to Lin Yuzhen and said with a smile: "Aunt, we heard that cousin Yun knows the Jiangnan tea-sharing technique, and we want to take a look and have a taste. But she is shy.
If she refuses, aunt, please tell her not to be lazy!"
Talents like Lin Wu are exactly what Lin Yuzhen needs most at this moment. Lin Yuzhen immediately smiled and frowned, pretending to be modest: "What can she do? Don't let her embarrass me."
As soon as these words came out, both Yang and Song advised each other: "Let us also open our eyes. Are you so stingy about hiding your daughter's benefits? Are you afraid that we will steal your daughter from you or something?"
Lin Yuzhen covered her mouth and smiled: "You talkative people make me so stingy. Well, children's stuff cannot be taken seriously, so I don't want to laugh at her."
Everyone said: "Why are you laughing at her? We ourselves are not very proficient. We are just watching the fun and filling our mouths."
Lu Yun stood up, straightened his hair, straightened his dazzling and expensive gold-sprinkled skirt, and stroked the flawless white mutton-fat jade ring hanging from the edge of the skirt, and saluted everyone with a smile: "I
I’m not very good at my skills, I’m just making fun of you, aunts, and sisters. Please don’t laugh at me if I’m inappropriate.”
Everyone laughed and said: "Who can laugh at you? Just relax your hands and feet."
Red flowers must be supported by green leaves. Even if Lu Yun is able to separate a flower without a companion, it will not show her goodness. Instead, it will appear too obvious. Lin Yuzhen glanced at everyone and said: "Other children too
Let's have fun. Let's judge. Whoever's water marks are exposed first loses. Since it's a tea fight, there can't be no prizes, so I will give you this water essence double lotus hairpin." Yan Bi really pulled out a water sprig from his head.
Here comes the exquisite double lotus hairpin. The hairpin is exquisitely carved and crystal clear. It is not a vulgar thing and is worth tens of thousands of dollars at least. She is so generous, obviously she has full confidence in Lu Yun's tea-separating skills.
Mrs. Song of Zhizhou was originally from the capital and was well-informed. After hearing this, she pulled out a purple-gold phoenix hairpin from her head and boldly placed it on the tea bed in front of her, saying: "I will give you this purple-gold phoenix hairpin."
The hairpin, although this hairpin is not worth much, it was made by an old craftsman from the Tang Family Gold and Silver Shop in Beijing. Just treat it as a novelty for the girls to play with."
Yang also laughed, took off a shiny jade hairpin from her head, and said softly: "I'll join in the fun."
The other female relatives who were sitting with him also donated their bags one after another. They had various things, but they were all exquisite gadgets.
The girls looked at each other, but no one took the initiative. Lin Jinrong didn't worry at all. Lin Yuzhen had already made arrangements, so how could an accident happen? After a moment, a girl named Lu Yang'er from the Lu family stood up and laughed.
Said: "I also like to play in my spare time, why don't I join in the fun."
Lin Jinrong then gently poked Yang Mo: "You also have a good share of tea, why don't you try it?" Yang Mo was also one of the people who competed with Lu Yun for tea back then, but neither of them was Lu Yun's opponent.
Influenced by family tradition, Yang Mo also prided herself on being an elegant person, and there was a hairpin from her aunt in there, so she shouldn't have taken advantage of outsiders in vain. Therefore, she had been eager to give it a try, and even if Lin Jinrong didn't persuade her, she would
She wanted to go, but now that Lin Jinrong persuaded her and pushed her out, her appearance seemed natural, rather than deliberately competing with others for the limelight. To reciprocate, she also invited Lin Jinrong: "I remember you also like this, let's go together
go?"
In the past, due to the relationship between her parents, Lin Jinrong had always been cautious about her words and deeds for fear of getting into trouble. On such occasions, she almost always sat quietly on the sidelines as a spectator. Therefore, even though she was confident that Lu Yunfei was her opponent, she still
She never wanted anyone to take part in it. But this time, she had bad intentions and wanted to ruin Lu Yun's situation and make Lin Yuzhen and Lu Yun hate her. At that moment, she lowered her head and said with a low smile: "
Jiangnan Yashiduo, Cousin Yun is from Jiangnan, has broad knowledge, and has been taught by famous experts. I am not good at skills and dare not go there. I am afraid that I will be embarrassed in vain."
When Yang Mo heard this, her competitive spirit became more and more intense. She raised her brows slightly and said in a low voice: "You are so unreasonable! You are obviously no worse than others, but you have to be humble in everything. You have to admit defeat before even competing. It's really unreasonable."
Come on! This temper is really depressing. I just can’t bear it anymore. You have to participate even if you participate, and you have to participate even if you don’t participate."
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