Zhaoti Temple, the most popular temple in Yinzhou, is named after an old bodhi tree with swaying branches in front of the temple. Because of this tree, the mountain connected to it is also called Zhaoti Mountain.
Zhaoti Mountain is one of the favorite places for people in Yinzhou. Especially during temple fairs, there are tea stalls, food stalls, lion dances, and acrobatics. The mountain and the mountains are very lively.
But on the ninth day of the lunar month, it was not a festival temple fair, but there were many sedans and carriages parked at the foot of the mountain like a temple fair. They all looked very noble, making all the pedestrians and caravans passing by curious, and some couldn't help but inquire.
"What day is it today and why are so many people going up the mountain?"
"I don't know. The guards are keeping me from going up. Look at those sedans and carriages. They are all officials."
Just as he was talking, he heard the sound of horse hooves and wheels. The passers-by who were watching the excitement looked over and saw two more carriages, one behind the other, chasing each other.
Two carriages stopped at the foot of the mountain, but it was obvious that they had arrived too late. The coachman looked left and right and found that he couldn't squeeze in. He had to drive the carriage a little further and then stopped under the shade of a tree.
When the people on the carriage got off, the owner of the carriage who was walking behind took a closer look and joked: "I wonder who has been blocking the road in front. It turns out to be Mr. Zhang. I'm glad to meet you."
The person who was called Mr. Zhang also responded enthusiastically, "Mr. Liu, long time no see, you too... Zhaoti Temple is famous?"
Mr. Liu nodded: "That's right. I heard Mr. Zhang Dongli talk about it and wanted to come and see it. I didn't expect so many people to come."
Master Zhang smiled again, "That's a coincidence. I also heard what Zhang Dongli said. He and I are both surnamed Zhang. We are close to each other. He persuaded me to come here. I want to come and see if the old guy lied to me."
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"I heard that the master is amazing. Many people line up to wait for his fortune telling, and most people don't tell fortunes."
The two of them walked up the mountain while talking, and soon arrived in front of Zhaoti Temple.
The huge bodhi tree is covered with red silk, each piece of red silk has a person's wish written on it, making this place one of the scenery of Zhaoti Temple.
The two entered the temple humbly. A young novice came forward to greet them, bowed to them, and silently led them into the courtyard without waiting for a word.
The courtyard is secluded and elegant, and the courtyard is shaded by green bamboos, which is extremely refreshing. In the meantime, there is a bamboo hut sitting. Under the bamboo hut, there is a pool of running water. The running water beats and makes a tinkling sound. Sitting in the house, it is close to your ears.
, the sound of water rippling under your feet is really wonderful.
Outside the bamboo house is a circle of bamboo corridors. The upper half of the bamboo house is surrounded by bamboo walls and the lower half is hollowed out. It is neither too closed nor too exposed. It is half-covered and half-hidden, looming among the vegetation.
There are also clusters of flower vines hanging down, and they start to sway when the wind blows.
When Zhang and Liu climbed up the mountain, they were hot, tired and thirsty. But as soon as they entered the courtyard, the cool breeze filled the courtyard, which immediately dissipated the heat from their bodies, and the faint smell of incense between their noses was soothing.
Calm your impetuous heart.
The two of them wiped their sweat, smiled, invited each other, and entered the bamboo house.
At that time, many people were already sitting in the room. Zhang and Liu were quite surprised. They looked around a few times and found a few familiar people, and quickly sat down with a smile.
"I didn't expect that so many people came here. Are they all here for that master?"
"Look over there, there are soldiers, thieves, and governors in Zhizhonghu... Today, most of the important people in Yinzhou have gathered in Zhaoti Temple."
"I was just listening to people chatting, and I thought I hadn't eaten at Zhaoti Temple for a long time, so I just happened to have a look."
The vegetarian meal of Zhaoti Temple is the second part of its scenery. Many people come to Zhaoti Temple not even to burn incense and pray, but to eat that vegetarian meal.
"I heard that many people were queuing up to ask the master to tell their fortunes, so I wanted to come and see it. However, the master is not the master of Zhaoti Temple, and I don't know why he came to Zhaoti Temple specifically."
"Why don't you serve tea?" Someone was really thirsty and asked in confusion. Not long after he finished speaking, a group of young novice monks walked into the monastery.
The young monks held teacups in their hands, placed one in front of each person in the room, and then quietly withdrew.
The officials sitting in the bamboo house picked up their teacups one after another.
And the moment they opened the lid of their tea, a refreshing fragrance immediately poured out, making everyone who heard it feel comfortable both physically and mentally.
The whole bamboo house was filled with a wisp of fragrance, and it floated out along the hollows on all sides and scattered in the courtyard.
"It smells so good." Many people couldn't help but exclaim.
"What kind of tea is this? How can tea have such a fragrance when only the tea leaves are visible in the tea soup?" Some people were curious and tried to see some clues from the tea, but the tea soup was clear and no impurities could be seen, making it impossible to judge.
Another person sniffed and said: "The tea soup is bright red and the tea has a sweet fragrance. This should be scented tea, but I can't smell what kind of flower it is."
Of course, not everyone likes to delve into research. There are also people like Su Zhen who are rough people. They don’t pay much attention to tea and just quench their thirst. So while others are still discussing what flower tea is,
He had already blown on the rim of the teacup and took a few sips.
After a brief taste, the mouth is full of sweet fragrance, especially when you recollect it, the fragrance is stronger and purer, as if it sticks in the mouth and won't go away for a long time. After the tea, even if you swallow your saliva again, the sweet taste will be in your throat.
Su Zhen smacked his lips in shock, "This tea is delicious. It tastes like nothing I've ever tasted before. You guys should try it quickly."
Yan He and Wei Pingxiao, who were sitting next to him, felt that he was exaggerating. It was just a cup of tea, and how good it was. They had never drank any tea. They took a sip with suspicion and carefully examined the tea.
I tasted it and was surprised.
When the tea enters the tongue, it is sweet and stimulates body fluids, and the aftertaste is long in the mouth. When the tea enters the throat, the taste is sweet, and above the tea lid, the fragrance is strong.
What a cup of unknown good tea.
But what's even better is that after drinking a cup of tea, the whole body feels soothed. There is no hot sweat after drinking tea on weekdays. Instead, the whole body feels very comfortable.
Wei Pingxiao held the tea cup and smelled it carefully, "This is strange. It smells like chrysanthemum, but when you drink it, there is no smell of chrysanthemum tea at all."
Su Zhen hummed proudly, "Am I wrong? Isn't it delicious?"
Yan He looked around and asked strangely: "Why don't you see that young gentleman on the stage?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the young novice monks who had delivered tea before appeared again, each holding a small cup in their hands. But this time, before the lid was opened, the officials in the bamboo house smelled the fragrance and were drooled.
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"It smells so good, what is that?" Some people even couldn't help but stand up and wanted to take a look.
The young novices placed a cup in front of each person as usual, and then quietly withdrew as if they were the Tathagata.
The fragrance inside the cup was much richer and more intense than the fragrance of tea. All the officials couldn't help but lift the lid. Suddenly, the bamboo house was filled with fragrance. Just smelling it made people salivate.
Many people couldn't help but start using their chopsticks. After taking a few bites, praises filled the bamboo house one after another.
"It's really delicious. The craftsmanship in Zhaoti Temple's kitchen is getting better and better. Today is really worth it."
"This doesn't taste like the food at Zhaoti Temple." Someone said doubtfully.
The crowd was talking incessantly, but at this moment, a young woman wearing lotus-colored clothes walked into the bamboo house.
The woman attracted the attention of all the officials in the house. Without waiting for anyone to ask, the woman bowed down and said respectfully: "The flower tea that you all drank just now is called Licorice Erhua Drink.
It is made by boiling feverfew, safflower, licorice and jelly together. Not only can it be used as a substitute for tea, but it can also calm the liver, remove blood stasis, dispel wind, clear away heat, and detoxify. It is suitable for people with liver poisoning, headaches, and red eyes.
The meal in front of adults now is called jujube and nutmeg pills. It is made by adding stalactite powder, cloves, ginseng, cardamom, and poria, and jujube meat into pills, and then boiling them in thick soup. This pill can not only be used as
Eating it can also nourish the spleen and strengthen the kidneys."