Compared with the list drawn by Zhu Ying, the things sent by Duke Zhao this time were more, not less.
The eldest lady’s various clothes alone included a total of six boxes. Among them, four boxes of newly cut summer clothes this year, in case the weather suddenly turned cold, and two boxes of last year’s old autumn clothes in case of emergency - of course
, although it is old, Zhu Ying has never had sex once.
As for winter clothes, in the words of Zhan Jin and Liu Yin, firstly, winter is still far away, and secondly, if autumn really comes, the eldest lady’s autumn clothes will need to be re-tailored by a tailor, let alone winter clothes?
The books, utensils, jewelry, etc. that Zhu Ying asked for by name were eight more boxes. All of them were packed into three carriages.
Therefore, when they were rearranging the boxes and cages, the two girls Zhan Jin and Liu Yin couldn't help but frown tightly. They just felt that the main room of the house was too small and there were too few cabinets... In short, there was no room for such a place.
Lots of stuff!
However, Zhu Ying had secretly warned them not to criticize and complain, and they could only sulk in their stomachs. They just felt that Mrs. Wu, who tried to make fun of the eldest lady in every possible way, did not look like a mistress at all.
This dissatisfaction and resentment disappeared until there was a cough outside the door, followed by the young man who seemed to bring light to the dark room. Even though they knew that this young man only grew up in the countryside,
But he still couldn't help but stare at that radiant face, and it took him a long time to realize that he was really sorry for his young lady by staring at people like this.
"Ah Shou, why are you back so late!"
Wu, who had been trying to appease Zhu Ying, finally breathed a sigh of relief. She glared at Zhang Shou who came into the room, but before he could open his mouth to defend himself, she said bluntly: "Please stay with Yingying and have a good conversation.
I'll go to the kitchen and ask Aunt Liu to serve sweet soup!"
Seeing that Wu left after saying that, without giving himself a chance to refuse, Zhang Shou couldn't help wiping the sweat on his forehead. But the next moment, he just listened to Zhu Ying's instructions: "Zhan Jin, hurry up and wring out a wet wipe."
Come, look at the sweat on his head!"
Zhan Jin quickly agreed, but when she soaked the soft towel with well water in the basin and wrung it out, she brought it to Zhang Shou. When she heard the thank you, she caught a glimpse of Uncle Zhun's handsome face and couldn't help but blush. She didn't even bother to answer.
Then she retreated to the back room and pretended to tidy things up. But then she heard Zhu Ying's crisp laughter.
"What is this girl doing running so fast! Liuyin, go quickly and give him a cup of tea."
After wiping his face, Zhang Shou heard Zhu Ying's instructions and saw that after Liu Yin brought him tea, he also ran into the inner room and refused to come out again. He was so angry and funny.
How could such a bold young lady be so easily shy?
He found a chair and sat down with the tea in hand. After taking a sip, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. The next moment, Zhu Ying asked: "How is it? How is the Sheqian tea this year? Thanks to Zhan Jin and Liu Yin for their carefulness
, I also brought the new tea that the Queen Mother gave me."
"Sheqian tea?" Zhang Shou couldn't help but hesitate secretly. The so-called Sheqian refers to the tea produced before the Spring Society, that is, before the spring festival on the fifth day of spring. Most of them are picked around the spring equinox, which is much longer than the Qingming Festival.
Half a month earlier. At this time, the tea leaves are tender and the yield is very small. It is more precious than before the Ming Dynasty. This is the so-called first crop tribute tea.
He tasted it carefully, and couldn't help but have a suspicion in his mind: "The tribute tea is requested early. The output of Sheqian tea is small and it is only for consumption. It is naturally a treasure."
Zhu Ying's intention was not to show off, but it was obvious that Zhang Shou was indifferent, but she was a little unhappy. Then she asked unconvincedly: "What tea do you think is better?"
"Most of the tea in my countryside is old tea. I have never drunk good tea. How can I know whether the tea is good or bad." Zhang Shou laughed and said as if he didn't care, "Besides, I don't like drinking tea very much. Those tea leaves
It's just for quenching my thirst. Give me good tea, it's a waste of money."
Zhu Ying was so happy that she immediately said with great pride: "There is no waste. Tea is for drinking. It would be a pity to leave it alone!"
"Many varieties of Sheqian tea are different from Mingqian Yuqian. The tea brewed in the past does not have the best taste. On the contrary, sometimes it takes three to five years to develop the fragrance. Drinking it at that time, the fragrance will remain on the teeth and cheeks, which is better than new tea.
." Although Zhang Shou said this, he drank all the tea in one breath, and then smiled and said, "As for me, who drinks the new tea in front of the house, I will inevitably be ridiculed as a fool who chews peonies."
Just as he was saying this, two girls, Zhan Jin and Liu Yin, who had just hid in, suddenly poked their heads out of the east study room. Liu Yin, who was more lively, pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Young Master Shou, this habit is different from the old one."
The lady is really like me. She also said that drinking tea is just to quench your thirst. No matter what kind of tea, it tastes the same."
Although Liuyin was trying to help herself, Miss Zhu still glared at her: "I want you to talk more!"
However, the smiling expression on her face revealed her excellent mood.
"My second brother said that those tribute teas from previous years were treasured by a lot of people outside. Sometimes they were stolen from me and exchanged for those who flocked to them. Then they turned around and made exquisite jewelry to please me. I turned a blind eye.
I just closed my eyes. Anyway, I can’t drink the Sheqian tea well. I just throw it in a jar on weekdays. Only Zhan Jin and Liu Yin thought it was precious, so they brought it here specially!"
After saying that, Zhu Ying smiled at Zhang Shou: "I didn't expect that there are people who are as good at chewing peonies as I am!"
When Zhang Shou saw Zhu Ying, he blinked at him, as if he had finally found his soulmate. At this moment, he just felt that all the painstaking efforts he had made to make a fool of himself were in vain.
I thought that a daughter from a famous family must be very particular about everything, so I wanted to dress myself up as a commoner who doesn't understand elegance. Who knew it would be self-defeating!
Thinking of the conversations he overheard in Carpenter Xu's backyard, Zhang Shou didn't answer the question and put the teacup on a high table next to him. Then he looked at the two big girls with interest until he saw them.
After bumping into each other, he asked with a smile: "Since you encountered that Mother Zhao blocking the road today and brought her and those guards over, wouldn't it make a big noise?"
Zhan Jin and Liu Yin looked at each other and saw that Zhu Ying did not stop him. Finally, Zhan Jin, who had a more stable temperament, said: "It's quite a fuss. The eldest lady is very famous in the capital. I heard today that she belongs to our family."
There were people on the three floors inside and outside, all watching the fun. That’s why Mother Li didn’t take down Mother Zhao and the others on the spot, but agreed to bring her over.”
"Oh?" Zhang Shou touched his chin thoughtfully, and then asked another question, "Since your eldest daughter is the most beautiful, doesn't she have countless admirers in the capital?"