Traveling through the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, a story of survival in troubled tim

"Girl, my humble home is so simple, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you..." The old man said stiffly with a kind smile on his face.

"This clear tea is picked by the children in the village on the mountain. In addition to drinking it in the village, they sometimes sell it in the market on market days and exchange it for some food," the old man introduced enthusiastically.

It was hard to refuse such a kind offer, and Wenshu couldn't decline it either.

She picked up the earthenware bowl and examined it carefully. Although the brown bowl looked ordinary, the tea's bright green and yellow color was clearly visible through it, and its luster was very attractive.

Before I even put it in my mouth, I could smell a strong camphor aroma. The aroma was so strong that I couldn't help but look forward to the taste after tasting it.

If the fragrance lasts...

Wenshu took a cautious sip, feeling the tea slide down her throat. It had a rich, slightly bitter taste at first, but then transformed into a sweetness. After savoring it carefully, a subtle sweetness lingered in her mouth, leaving a lasting aftertaste.

Wen Shu's eyes lit up, and she was very surprised by the unique taste of the tea. She had never tasted such a special tea before.

Thinking of what the old man said, the children here would pick this kind of tea in a specific season and exchange it for food, Wen Shu guessed that this must be a unique product of the area.

"Auntie, I wonder what kind of tea this is? It's different from the tea I've drunk before!" Wen Shu asked humbly.

This wasn't something she needed to keep secret. Even in her modern life, she had never tasted tea like this. Of the famous teas of the Bashu region, she had only heard of Eighth Grade Lotus Tea and the pine needle and drifting snow teas grown high in the mountains, but nothing like this. It was a little strange at first, but once she got used to it, it had a unique flavor.

"This is the tea grown in the mountains here. We mountain people usually eat coarse grains. As the saying goes, if you live in the mountains, you rely on the mountains; if you eat in the mountains, you rely on the mountains."

The old man placed the crutch in front of him, supported it with his hand, and looked into the distance, as if he had passed through many obstacles, telling the story of the mountains and the people in the mountains.

"We are people from the mountains. We work a lot on weekdays and there are many forests around us. But there is a lot of fog here. After living here for a long time, the humidity is also heavy. So this tea is indispensable for people from the mountains!" As he said, the old man tore off a leaf from the side and handed it to Wenshu.

Wen Shu took it with both hands and looked at the small object that looked like a leaf lying in her palm.

"This is Eagle Tea. The elders here are used to it and don't think it's anything special. But it might be a little strange when you first drink it. Don't underestimate this little tea, it has a huge effect!"

The old man's tone changed when he said this.

"Could it be that this tea has other benefits?"

Wen Shu picked up the small leaf in her hand. It was the beginning of spring and the tender buds on the leaf seemed to have just emerged.

It looks a bit like tea leaves. She has been to a tea garden. It is still very early in the Qingming Festival, and these tender leaves look much more mature than the tea tips before Qingming Festival.

"Don't look down on this old country boy. He is not good-looking and can't be of much use to a doctor," said the old man.

Wen Shu asked doubtfully, "Can this thing cure diseases?"

"This old eagle tea not only has the effects of relieving cough, resolving phlegm, relieving asthma, relieving heat and thirst, but also the young child gets sick less often after washing with the soup made from this old tea." The old man replied.

Wen Shu's heart was moved when she heard this, but she didn't show much emotion. She just nodded silently to show that she understood. Then, she gently tucked the small tender leaf into her handkerchief and put it away.

Then, Wenshu accompanied the old man while admiring the surrounding mountains and trees. Her thoughts gradually drifted away, as if she had become one with nature.

Unconsciously, the sky in the distance was gradually covered with a thin veil, and the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the mountains, bringing a hazy and mysterious beauty to the whole world.

Suddenly, a burst of cheers from behind the mountain interrupted Wenshu's thoughts. She looked back curiously and saw a group of monkeys jumping happily. Their voices were crisp and loud, as if they were celebrating something.

The old man watched Wenshu repeatedly glance back and explained with a smile, "Alas, these monkeys, seeing Miss Hua return, are as happy as little children, letting their temper run wild."

Wen Shu asked curiously, "Are they all children around Xiao Wu'er's age?"

When talking about the children, a gentle smile appeared on the old man's face, but the words he spoke were much softer.

"Xiao Wu'er is neither the oldest nor the youngest, but he is definitely the most mischievous and the one that causes the most worry..."

"Who among you is the most super-hearted..."

With the sound, the topic came to an end.

Hearing the sound, Wen Shu followed the direction of the voice.

Not far away, I saw that the mountain wall behind me split the two mountain walls in the middle, forming a narrow passage that could only accommodate one person.

Wenhua didn't know when she stood there, nor did she know how long she had been standing there or how many conversations she had heard between them.

She was still wearing the same shabby clothes, and nothing seemed to have changed.

"Sister Hua, why do you walk like Mr. Liu, without making any sound?" Wen Shu asked curiously.

Wenhua smiled slightly: "Oh? Really?"

After saying this, she turned around in a circle, carefully examining her body and movements.

Wenhua looked at Wenshu with a half-smile, as if wondering whether what she said was true.

"How could I lie to you?" Wen Shu said with a smile.

Wenhua laughed heartily: "Haha, I see. I thought my kung fu had improved again..."

Her laughter echoed through the valley, sounding particularly clear and pleasant.

Wen Shu saw that her clothes on the back were all wet, and her skirt was tied at her waist like a man working outside.

She also gathered the cuffs together, so if you didn't look closely you couldn't see the torn hole in the cuffs.

Looking at the distance, it will probably be dark in less than half an hour.

"Sister, it's getting late, and your family doesn't even know you're coming home today."

"It's getting dark, and it's getting cold."

Wen Shu didn't explain and looked at her with concern.

She also didn't know what this sister was afraid of or what she was hiding from.

"e=(′o｀*))) Oh!"

She knew that what was coming would come, and what had to be faced would have to be faced. It could be avoided for a while, but not forever.

Like no longer struggling.

"That's what I was thinking. It's getting late. If we go any later in the evening, there might be some big insects on the road..."

Although he was afraid in his heart, he was very tough on the outside.

"I've been away from home for such a long time. I miss my mom, dad, and grandma..."

"Fifth sister, if you get bored in the village, you can come here more often. The children here are so lovable..."

After saying that, he took Wenshu's hand and led her to the opening where she had just stood.

Pointing down, he said, "Don't underestimate them. These kids are quite skilled. They've all been trained and are very skilled. When they go out of the mountains, they won't lose their lives if they encounter bad guys."

After that, he looked at Wen Shu and suggested, "Sister, if you want to learn kung fu in the future, you can ask them to practice with you."

Wen Shu looked in the direction her hand pointed.

Looking at more than twenty children, tall and short, standing in several rows, dancing with sticks in their hands vigorously.

The little girl who had just come to greet them stood aside and looked at them with envy.

Xiao Wu'er was not in the crowd. Mr. Liu Yun was standing on the highest step, watching the children's every move.

"Can I too..." Wen Shu looked at Wen Hua, feeling a little hesitant. Although she knew that Wen Hua might be trying to drag her down with him, this "water" didn't seem to do her any harm.

Wenhua smiled and nodded: "Of course, look at me, I have some skills, so I won't be afraid of being at a disadvantage when I travel around the country!"

Wenhua actually had some selfish motives: if both of them were punished, it would be better than if she were the only one. Besides, her mother would definitely be reluctant to punish Wenshu.

After hearing Wenhua's words, a hint of excitement and anticipation flashed in his eyes.

She felt that what Wenhua said made sense, so she said, "Sister, you are very thoughtful. Wenshu will make arrangements after consulting the elders."

Wenhua glanced at Wenshu and knew that this matter was already 80% successful.

Now, the only elder in the family besides his parents is his grandmother. As long as his grandmother agrees, Wenshu can go out with him to explore the world.

Wenhua knew his grandmother well enough to know she would agree. After all, his eldest brother was home, and if Wenshu really wanted to venture out into the world, he would definitely support her.