Chapter 112
Bu Xian Lou Tea House
“Thank you, my Lord . I have the tea plantation, and the teahouse will open the next day, so I will manage it well and spread the name of ‘Bu Xian Lou’ to the rest of the world . Perhaps in a few years, when my teahouse grows big, I will be able to go to the Capital . At that time, I will go outside the Imperial Palace and kowtow to the Emperor for his grace . ”
Su Qingwu had been sizing up Mu Yunyao, and the light in his eyes was changing . “Bu Xian Lou? A tea house called ‘No Envy’? What’s with that name?
“I have opened the teahouse in a garden with a six-story building in it, and I want to make it a place where people who really know and love tea can communicate with each other . Tea Saint has said: I do not envy piles of gold, I do not envy vessels of jade . I do not envy the Court, nor Office . I envy ten thousand folds of the Xijiang River that flows past Jingling . Therefore, this house is called Bu Xian Lou, and tea is served here without any money . ”
Eunuch Xu nodded his head slightly . Mu Yunyao’s words had piqued his interest . It was not because he thought that she would drink delicious tea, but rather, he had even rewarded with tea from the Palace . The main reason was that he was also a tea lover, and her descriptions were too beautiful, so he couldn’t help but want to take a look .
“Bu Xian Lou is indeed a good name . Just based on this name alone, it’s worth seeing . Just now, I heard from Miss Mu that your teahouse will open the next day . Would you mind inviting us to have a look?”
“If the lords are willing to come, then Bu Xian Lou it’s our blessing . It will naturally bring glory to our humble dwelling . I would personally brew some tea to entertain the lords . ” Mu Yunyao had a face full of joy . Looking at her made him feel good .
“Alright, it’s a deal then . ”
“Yes, then we will welcome all of you here the next day at exactly this time!”
Mu Yunyao happily walked out of the hall and came to the rear courtyard . She paid her respects to Lady Jin and expressed her grat.i.tude . “Thank you for Madam’s warning in advance . ” Looking at her, Lady Jin knew that everything was going well . She couldn’t help but feel happy for her . “As long as everything goes well . ” If Mu Yunyao’s Ni Yun Fang can obtain the calligraphy bestowed upon it by the Emperor, then it will be equivalent to a golden signboard . As long as Ni Yun Fang did not fall apart, then the achievement of educating the commoners would always be praised by others . It would still be she and Cao Yunnian who profited in the end .
“Madam, my teahouse will open for business the next day at that time, I hope that Madam can enjoy the show . ”
“After waiting for so long, it’s finally opened for business . I naturally have to go and support you . When the time comes, I’ll have a taste of your skills in brewing tea . It’s just that your hand is injured …”
“It’s fine . The scabs are more than half-healed . ” If the heavens were to help her like this, even if her hand was broke, she must persist on!
“That’s good . ”
Mu Yunyao went straight from the Cao family’s residence to the Jin Xiu Garden . Qin Steward saw her rushing over and thought that something happened . After listening to her, the whole person could not help but be stunned . “Miss, are you saying that an elder is coming over to drink tea?”
“Yes, I see that the Lord’s face is pale without a beard, his voice slightly shrill, and the whole body’s breath is especially unique . Upon closer examination, he should be the head of the inner servant from the Capital . ”
Mu Yunyao knew that Steward Qin was one of Yue w.a.n.g’s men, and she was afraid that his elder would recognize his ident.i.ty . Hence, she came here early to greet him . If it was inconvenient, he could have avoided it as soon as possible .
Steward Qin regained his senses and looked at Mu Yunyao in shock: “Miss, this timing is truly appropriate, if it works, maybe our Bu Xian Lou will become famous just like that!”
When he heard that the teahouse should be called Bu Xian Lou, he could not help but exclaim in his heart: I do not envy piles of gold, I do not envy vessels of jade . I do not envy the Court, nor Office . I envy ten thousand folds of the Xijiang River that flows past Jingling . Based on this poem alone, he felt that he would have to come here and drink a cup of tea . Hearing his approval without hiding anything, Mu Yunyao knew that Steward Qin had confidence in concealing his ident.i.ty, which was true . If others could casually recognize him, he would not dare to act arrogantly in Jingling City, “I hope it can really be as you said, and make sure that I will make Bu Xian Lou known throughout Jingling City .
“It’s just that there’s still something lacking with the fifty people in brewing tea . If there are too many guests coming the next day …” Steward Qin was regretting his decision . If he had known earlier, he would have advised w.a.n.g Ye to choose some talented and intelligent individuals . He was afraid that he might even understand the essence of the tea brewing technique method mentioned by Miss Mu .
Mu Yunyao thought for a while, “On the next day, a few masters will be present, and Lady Jin will probably invite the other wives to come . So we won’t be receiving any ordinary guests . Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others may be lacking a bit, but if we were to brew tea together, the scene would be extremely shocking . So we might as well let them brew tea together during the opening ceremony, using this as a display, and select the ones with the best craftsman to receive the guests . ”
Steward Qin thought for a moment, then nodded his head slightly: “I guess that’s the only way . I’ll get them to practice again in a bit . ”
“Alright, I’ll take a walk around the garden and see where I should show in the next day . ”
“That’s right, young lady . Since our teahouse has a name, shouldn’t we order a signboard to be hung that day?”
Mu Yunyao shook her head, there is a smile at the corner of her lips: “It’s boring to customize it yourself, let me see if I can find someone to reward me with one . ”
Steward Qin didn’t understand what Mu Yunyao meant at first, but after Mu Yunyao left, he stood up abruptly with a look of ecstatic . If it is really possible to get this reward, then w.a.n.g Ye’s plan is sure to be successful!
Previously, he had thought that it would be a bit of a delay for w.a.n.g Ye to lend the garden to open a teahouse for Mu Yunyao . But now, it seemed that he had dug out a great treasure . He would write a letter to w.a.n.g Ye and tell him that this treasure had to be sent to his residence no matter what!
Mu Yunyao kept herself busy most of the night, always thinking about the next day’s matters in her mind . She only fell asleep after the latter half of the night, waking up four hours later without the slightest tiredness . Instead, she looked energetic .
Su Qing brought the pastries and bird’s nest porridge over . With a nervous expression on her face, she said, “Yao’er, there’s still a lot of work to be done in the future . Quickly, eat something now . ”
“Thank you, Mother . ” Mu Yunyao finished her food happily . As she looked up, she noticed that Su Qing seemed to be hesitating to speak, so she couldn’t help but to ask, “What happened to Mother? What do you have to tell me?”
“This … Yao’er, it’s good that you know that we have been fortunate enough not to lose your life . You’re usually in a good state of mind . Don’t be too nervous, and you might make a mistake instead . ” Yesterday, Mu Yunyao had told her the whole story . Shad had explained the plans in her heart one by one . After Su Qing heard this, she was even more nervous than Mu Yunyao . She was already worried about the gains and losses, even when it had not begun .
Mu Yunyao could not help but burst out laughing as she hugged Su Qing and rubbed her neck, “With Mother’s support, I feel that this matter will definitely succeed . Please wait here for my good news!”
“Alright . ” Looking at Mu Yunyao’s appearance, Su Qing’s anxious heart gradually calmed down . She helped her change into a new set of clothes, combed her hair, and looked carefully through the bronze mirror . “Yao’er is getting more and more beautiful . ”
Mu Yunyao’s eyes curved into a smile . “I’m just following Mother’s lead . Mother’s looks are great, so of course, I’ll look good as well . ”
Su Qing couldn’t help but point her head at her: “This face doesn’t belong to Mother . ” Mu Yunyao didn’t reply when she heard it and pestered Su Qing until she admitted that she was wrong . Seeing that there was less than an hour left before the appointed time, she finally brought Jin Lan and Jin Qiao to Jin Xiu Garden .