After getting off the carriage, Zhao Pan'er looked at the boats walking on the Yuhe River, the flow of people on the Hong Bridge, and the peach blossoms blooming on the roadside. She felt disturbed. She looked at Ouyang Xu and said with a forced smile:
“It’s quite lively here!”
“It’s quite lively here!”
After looking around, Ouyang Xu looked at Zhao Pan'er and said softly:
"Pan'er, there is a teahouse called Qingmingfang nearby. The tea tastes pretty good. Let's go there and have a sit!"
"OK!"
Zhao Paner nodded in agreement.
When they arrived at the Qingmingfang Tea House, Ouyang Xu led Zhao Paner into the private room on the second floor. The two sat opposite each other. Zhao Paner carefully looked at the famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall of the private room for a while. She was captured in Qiantang.
Everyone calls her a tea seller because she likes to collect calligraphy and paintings by famous artists and hang them on the walls of her teahouse for tea guests to appreciate. It wasn't until Yang Zhiyuan spotted her night banquet pictures that she collected all the calligraphy and paintings by famous artists.
Get up and avoid being coveted by others.
She didn't expect that tea houses in Tokyo would do this. After admiring it for a while, Zhao Pan'er turned around and saw the tea doctor from Qing Ming Fang putting the finely ground tea into foam directly into boiling water for boiling. She couldn't help but be surprised:
"Hey, why are sencha still used in Tokyo?"
Looking back at Dr. Tea who was making tea, Ouyang Xu smiled and explained:
"Oh, the customs and habits of the north and the south are very different. You might as well have a taste of Tokyo tea!"
Although she understood the principle of doing as the Romans do, Zhao Pan'er still couldn't stand it anymore. This fine Shuangjing White Bud tea couldn't be more delicate. Just boiling it directly like this is a waste of resources. When she thought of this, she got up and walked to Dr. Tea.
Reminder:
"No, no, this fine Shuangjing white bud tea is the most tender. You must not boil it for so long!"
Hearing what Zhao Pan'er said, Dr. Tea stood up and got out of the way. Zhao Pan'er apologized and then sat down in his place. She poured the tea that was being boiled by Chozi on the small stove into the water bowl and poured it back into the bowl.
The new water in the bottle smiled and said:
"This kind of tea must be boiled in boiling water for five seconds, and then poured into the tea powder, so that it can appear fresh and green. By the way, it is best to use silver, as iron tools will have a harsh taste.
!”
Seeing that what Zhao Pan'er said was reasonable, and the technique of making tea was as smooth and natural as flowing water, with skillful and graceful movements, the tea doctor of Qingmingfang couldn't help but bowed and praised:
"I didn't expect that the young lady is actually an expert, and I have learned from you!"
Glancing at Doctor Tea, Ouyang Xu didn't want outsiders to hear what he was going to say to Zhao Pan'er next, so he waved him away and said:
"You go down, we can do it ourselves!"
"yes!"
Seeing Zhao Pan'er's superb tea-making skills, Dr. Tea originally wanted to exchange a few more words. Seeing what Ouyang Xu said, he could only retreat with regret. Zhao Pan'er kept moving his hands, and soon, the room was full of people.
The fragrance of tea overflowed, and she smiled lightly and said:
"Ouyang, you haven't drank the tea I ordered for a long time, haven't you?"
"Pan'er!"
Looking at Zhao Pan'er who was lowering his head to make tea, Ouyang Xu was considering his words, but he didn't know how to speak. Zhao Pan'er was lowering his head and didn't see the confusion on his face, but smiled lightly and said:
"Tell me, there are places in Tokyo that are not as good as our Qiantang. You see, this tea house is so beautiful, but the tea art is not that good."
"Pan'er, I have something to tell you!"
Before Zhao Pan'er could finish his words, Ouyang Xu gritted his teeth and interrupted. Zhao Pan'er was stunned when he heard his rather familiar words. It seemed that Uncle De had told her this before. Could it be that Ouyang Xu also...
At this moment, Zhao Paner's heart was filled with anticipation. As long as Ouyang Xu really changed his mind and wanted to marry the daughter of the Gao family, then Zhao Paner would not have to worry too much. Unfortunately, Ouyang Xu actually said:
"Pan'er, what do you think about putting our wedding at the end of this year?"
"marriage?"
Hearing Ouyang Xu talk about marriage, Zhao Paner's expression changed slightly and she said:
"Ouyang, I, actually I want to tell you that we can no longer be together."
"Can't what?"
Seeing Zhao Pan'er hesitating, Ouyang Xu couldn't help but ask. In the end, Zhao Pan'er still didn't say anything. She only planned to write a letter to Ouyang Xu explaining the reason after returning to the inn. Thinking of this, she reluctantly smiled and said:
"There's nothing you can't do. By the way, I forgot to ask you. What official did the imperial court grant you?"
"How can it be so fast? The Qionglin Banquet has just been held not long ago. The Jinshi must meet the official family before they can be officially awarded the official position. If you don't get a real job, you can't be considered a real official!"
Speaking of this, using this incision, Ouyang Xu's face was full of deep affection and he said:
"Pan'er, because of this, I have to wrong you. I will definitely give you the grandest wedding, but all this will have to wait half a year after I get married to the lady from the Gao family. If I want to get the best as soon as possible,
As an official, I cannot offend the Gao family, can you understand?"
"What?"
Seeing Ouyang Xu's polar opposite attitudes, Zhao Pan'er was confused. For a moment, she didn't know whether to be happy or sad. Seeing her like this, Ouyang Xu thought Zhao Pan'er was deeply hit and couldn't accept this for a while.
The cruel reality, he hurriedly advised:
"Pan'er, I know I have wronged you, but you have always been virtuous, so you won't care, right?"
Seeing that Zhao Paner was just confused and didn't say a word, Ouyang Xu continued to persuade him earnestly:
"Pan'er, you are good at everything, but your background is a bit poor. After all, you once belonged to a lowly family. If someone finds out, you can't hide it no matter what. It was only after I became a Jinshi that I found out that as a scholar-official, it is
There can't be any flaws, and you don't want to be a stain on me, right? What's more, I can't afford to offend you, Gao Kuan, no matter what, can you understand me?"
After listening to what Ouyang Xu said, Zhao Pan'er didn't feel much sadness in her heart. Instead, she was very happy. Since Ouyang Xu had changed her mind, she didn't have to feel sorry for him. Fortunately, she didn't give her daughter's body to him easily. Now she and Yuan Xudong are separated.
Only in this time can it be considered complete. After all, she gave her completely to Yuan Xudong, giving her body and mind to him without any reservation!
When she thought that Yuan Xudong was so jealous of Ouyang Xu and was unhappy every time he mentioned Ouyang Xu, just like a child, Zhao Pan'er couldn't help but smile. She smiled charmingly and sat down opposite her.
Ouyang Xu looked even more stupid. He actually reached out his hand to touch Zhao Paner's face and said with a silly smile:
"Pan'er, you agreed, right?"
"no!"
Before Ouyang Xu really touched Zhao Pan'er's face, Zhao Pan'er noticed it and quickly avoided his hands and said coldly.
Looking at Ouyang Xu with a look of dementia on his face, Zhao Pan'er suddenly felt a little sick for some reason. Such a weak-footed man looked like a human and a dog in front of him, but in front of a famous family like the Gao family, he was humble to the core.
, is simply born with a weak bone, no backbone and dignity as a man, even inferior to a woman like myself. I was really blind at the beginning, how could I fall in love with such a weakling who only knows how to climb high branches? When I think of this, Zhao Paner
Unable to help but feel disgusted, he said:
"Ouyang Xu, didn't you say that Uncle De deceived me on his own initiative?"
"Hao Pan'er, I was afraid that you would be too excited, so I didn't dare to tell you the truth!"
Looking at the cold-eyed Zhao Pan'er, Ouyang Xu only thought that she was angry with him, angry that the person he wanted to marry was the daughter of the Gao family instead of Zhao Pan'er. Thinking of this, Ouyang Xu actually sighed, as if he was hurt.
He said as if he was deeply wronged:
"Pan'er, I have never forgotten the three lives we promised in front of the Buddha. I just can't make you my wife. But don't worry, even if I marry Gao, you won't be affected at all.
, I will never let you humble yourself in front of her, I will let you live in another house without any disturbance, and in the future, your children can also be recorded in the name of the main wife, how good is that?"
Looking at the shameless Ouyang Xu, Zhao Paner laughed angrily and said:
"You mean, my child will have to accept someone else as his mother in the future?"
"This is just a false name. We are two biological flesh and blood. Are you still afraid that you will not be filial to you in the future?"
Ouyang Xu felt that he already cared about Zhao Pan'er. He was a new scholar and a young man, Gao Hui was also a lady from a famous family, and Zhao Pan'er was just a geisha who had escaped from a lowly family. Where did the sense of superiority come from?
What's more, it is impossible for the Gao family to allow themselves to take a concubine. If they are willing to keep her as a concubine, they have already taken a big risk. She still cares so much. She is really greedy!
Thinking of this, Ouyang Xu forced his patience and continued to persuade:
"Pan'er, for the sake of our good life in the future, and for the sake of my official status, can you just give in to this step in terms of your status?"
"not good!"
Zhao Pan'er shouted coldly. She tried her best to straighten her weak and weak body. Looking at Ouyang Xu, who was completely different from before, she sneered:
"Ouyang Xu, do you think too highly of yourself, or do you underestimate me, Zhao Pan'er? You brought me here specifically because you were afraid that I would make a scene in front of the Gao family and ruin your good marriage, right? You changed your mind?
Please just say it straight, why go around in such a big circle?"
Hearing Zhao Pan'er say this about himself, Ouyang Xu hurriedly explained:
"Pan'er, I haven't changed my mind. I can swear to God now that the only woman I love in this life is you. I just did it as a last resort!"
"Really? It's a good idea to do it as a last resort!"
Looking at the disgusting Ouyang Xu, Zhao Paner slowly picked up the tea cup and said with a smile:
"So, because of your last resort, I have to be your concubine, or even a nameless concubine. My child will have to recognize someone else as his mother in the future, right?"
"Pan'er, calm down!"
Looking at the hot tea in Zhao Pan'er's hand, Ouyang Xu said with evasive eyes. Seeing that he was so timid and afraid of splashing water on him, Zhao Pan'er couldn't help but smile and said sarcastically:
"Don't worry, I won't blame you. I traveled thousands of miles to come here to find you. In fact, it's just to find a reason. Don't worry, I won't blame you. To be honest, Tokyo is really rich.
Charming eyes, unbearable affection, you have changed your mind, and so have I, so that's fine, but "
Zhao Paner slowly poured the freshly brewed tea onto the ground and said:
"You don't deserve to drink my tea!"
After that, Zhao Paner threw the tea cup to the ground, turned around and walked out of the private room without even looking at Ouyang Xu. Ouyang Xu hurriedly chased after him and tried to persuade him to stay:
"Pan'er, calm down"
"Don't follow me, or I'll ruin your good marriage by shouting that I, Zhao Pan'er, will never be a concubine!"
Zhao Pan'er threw Ouyang Xu away and walked back, walking quickly. Ouyang Xu stood there and did not dare to move anymore, for fear that Zhao Pan'er would really make trouble with him. If the Gao family knew about his previous engagement with Zhao Pan'er, Gao Hui would be fine.
, can be easily deceived, but Gao Wenwen, who is a military official, is not easy to deceive. If he and Gao Hui do not get married and enter the bridal chamber, he cannot take it lightly. If he offends Gao Wenwen, his future career will be difficult.
, for the sake of his own official status, he had no choice but to abandon Zhao Paner and choose Gao Hui, who was born into a well-known family!