Inkstone New Tea

The matter fermented again and again, and the magistrate of Danyang was also very anxious.Although these two murders were bizarre and horrific, and they didn't seem artificial, he couldn't ignore them. If this continued and the panic continued, he would be held accountable.

There is no clue about this matter, but Gu Ye brought a new news. Today, he met Yang Juzheng, the head of the Yang family, who is the father of Yang Xunzhi.The other party was frowning, saying that Yang Xunzhi failed to propose a marriage, and recently he was sick with worries and had been sick at home.

The other party spoke sincerely, and hoped that Gu Ye would think about it again, or let the two parties meet and persuade his son.

Gu Ye changed the topic and didn't respond directly, but he always felt strange in his heart that Yang Xunzhi is also a talented person, with both appearance and literati's aloofness. He has never seen his daughter, but suddenly fell in love with him. It is really inexplicable.

After hearing this, Gu Xiyan frowned slightly, which was really weird.Originally thought that the Yang family had given up their minds, but they still didn't give up. Giving up this reason is actually forcing.

"Father, is there anything weird about Yang Xunzhi recently?"

"I haven't checked in detail yet. I only know that half a month ago he went out with a group of young talents in Danyang City for an outing. After returning, he fell ill. After that, he rarely went out. He didn't even go to the poetry club he always liked. After that With Mrs. Zheng coming to propose marriage, I have never been out recently." Gu Ye thought about it and felt that Yang Xunzhi had been acting abnormally lately.

Gu Xiyan pondered for a moment, it's normal to be reluctant to go out after recovering from a serious illness, but it's a little strange that someone who loves poetry so much doesn't go to poetry fairs after such a long time.

"Father, it's best to go to the Yang Mansion to inquire about it. I feel a little uneasy. If something goes wrong, there must be a demon."

Although Gu Xiyan felt that something was wrong, he had no idea, so he immediately responded to Gu Xiyan's words.In Danyang City, there are far fewer people going out at night, because after the investigation by the government, there are already six missing people in Danyang, besides Young Master Qiu and Liu Yiyi who have already died.

And among the six people, three men and three women are all young people, aged between 20 and [-].If it's a case, it's too coincidental, it feels like they're gathering some sacrifices.

Gu Xiyan thinks a lot about this aspect, which seems to be a kind of natural sensitivity, but she didn't say it directly, but just told the people in the house not to go out casually.

And it has been two days since she met Ye Qinming, the tea leaves in the tea garden have already sprouted, and the tea picking girls have entered the tea garden to pick new tea one after another.Gu Xiyan, who doesn't like to be lively, hasn't been to the tea garden for two days, and just checks the quality of the newly picked tea leaves at home.

The batch of tea picked now is used to make tea balls with dragon and phoenix patterns. The tea leaves needed must be one leaf and one bud, and must be delicate leaves. If they are too large, they will not be qualified, so the yield is very low.

Gu Xiyan stretched out his hand to twist a few tea leaves, rubbed them with his fingers, lowered his head and sniffed them, and then said with satisfaction: "One flag and one shot are just right, which is very good. But we must finish picking as soon as possible, otherwise it will not meet the requirements in a few days."

The wood steward in charge of the management of the tea garden smiled and nodded: "Miss is right, this year's time card is good, and this batch is top-grade. It's just that miss is planning to make Dragon Tuan Shengxue this year?"

Gu Xiyan shook his head: "It's too extravagant, it takes a lot of work and consumes tea, just make Longfengtuan tea carefully."

"Yes, I understand, then I will retreat first, so that the servants will not be lazy." Hearing what she said, the wood steward didn't mention it again, and bowed and retreated.

Tea leaves have to go through many complicated processes from picking to making tea cakes, and any step will directly affect the final taste and quality of tea.

Gu Xiyan loves tea, and is willing to delve into tea, but the pursuit of tea is too much nowadays, and it is a heavy burden for many tea farmers.Longfeng group tea is a tribute tea, so the Gu family had to make it, but the so-called dragon group wins snow really displeased Gu Xiyan.

"Are you all so particular about tea?" This sudden question came from above, and Gu Xiyan's heart moved slightly: "Are you on a tree?"

She remembered that there was a hundred-year-old locust tree in front of her on the right, and Ye Qinming should not be standing on the ground from the sound.

Ye Qinming reached out and patted the branch, and the leaves of the locust tree rustled: "You can hear this, it's really strange."

She didn't come down either, she just leaned against the locust tree and looked sideways at Gu Xiyan.After muttering, she said again: "I just overheard you talking about Longfeng Tuan tea and Long Tuan Shengxue. The name of this tea is very interesting. I don't know why?"

Gu Xiyan raised her head as if looking at her, and said slowly: "Longfeng Tuan Tea, the name comes from the fact that after the tea cakes are made, the mold used to press the tea balls is engraved with dragon and phoenix patterns. Not only is the selection of materials fine, but the craftsmanship is also exquisite. , but tribute tea."

"Tsk, drinking tea is so complicated, you really know how to enjoy yourself. Then why don't you do it?" Ye Qinming stared at Gu Xiyan, the light in his eyes was a little hot, and he felt that he just needed to wait. In a few days, the power of the seal on Gu Xiyan's body will almost dissipate, and she will be able to leave here at that time.

"Long Tuan Shengxue is made by officials below on the basis of Long Feng Tuan tea in order to cater to the emperor. It is made of silver water buds, and the steamed leaves are removed, leaving only a wisp of bud heart, which is stored in precious vessels. It is soaked in clear springs, like silver thread, so the tea ball made from it is called Long Tuan Sheng Xue." Gu Xiyan spoke in a soft voice, but Ye Qinming could hear the disapproval.

She snorted softly: "This is already extravagant, what the emperor of the world does is very carefree, I'm afraid the gods can't compare to it." This is the truth, although Tai Yi is powerful, there is no such idle immortal like flattering to please him.

Gu Xiyan frowned slightly, thinking of her performance drinking tea that day, she asked, "Does Miss Ye not like tea?"

Ye Qinming glanced at Gu Xiyan who was smiling slightly at the corner of his mouth, raised his right foot, hooked a branch, hung his body upside down, and just fell in front of her and looked at her: "I said I don't love you." Tea?"

She suddenly hung upside down like this, and a few strands of her raised hair brushed against Gu Xiyan's face, and the breath that was brought up when she spoke was engulfed in the wind that fell from her, blowing across Gu Xiyan's face.She couldn't see it, it was a little sudden, and she was so startled that she swayed quickly, almost falling down.

Ye Qinming subconsciously stretched out his hand to grab her, and Gu Xiyan was pulled by her, because she couldn't judge the position, she was a little at a loss, and then turned over again.Afraid that she would fall, Ye Qinming didn't dodge, but reached out to hold her shoulders, and the two of them almost touched each other face to face. Gu Xiyan even felt the tiny fluff on her face, and clearly felt her exhaled breath. Come closer and she can touch her lips.

Even if she couldn't see it, Gu Xiyan felt a little embarrassed, her ears turned red and she quickly stood up and retreated: "I'm sorry."

Ye Qinming also couldn't help being stunned for a moment at this moment, and the heart in the left chest also shrank.But she didn't care. Seeing that Gu Xiyan's ears were red and she said something impolite, she couldn't help laughing: "I almost caused you to fall, why did you say rude instead? Besides, you are not a man, Why are you being rude?"

Gu Xiyan pursed her lips and didn't know what to say for a while, then pretended to be calm and said: "Be careful not to fall." After finishing speaking, she felt stupid again, how could she fall,

Ye Qinming laughed happily, she turned around and sat down: "Gu Xiyan, have you climbed the tree yet?"

Gu Xiyan froze for a moment, then subconsciously shook her head.

A sly look flashed across Ye Qinming's eyes, and he said, "Then I'll take you up the tree." She floated down, and as soon as she stretched out her arms, she wrapped her arms around Gu Xiyan's waist, and took her to sit on the locust tree. on the branches.

Gu Xiyan didn't come back to her senses at all, she couldn't see, and suddenly she sat on this single branch with her feet off the ground, and suddenly felt that she had nowhere to attach herself to, and a trace of uneasiness inevitably arose in her heart.

But she was used to being strong in her heart, and she had an inexplicable trust in Ye Qinming, so she just sat quietly on the tree and turned her head to look at Ye Qinming.

Ye Qinming didn't see a trace of panic on her face, and suddenly felt interesting in her heart. This Gu Xiyan is indeed too different, as weak as those mortals, but he has a kind of peace and indifference.

She sat beside her, and even though she found that she was not panicked, she still couldn't help but said: "Don't worry, I will not let you fall. Although you can't see it, sitting on this high place should be able to Feel something different."

As she spoke, she patted the trunk beside her, and took her hand to touch it: "It may feel more secure to hold this."

A smile appeared on the corner of Gu Xiyan's mouth: "Thank you."

She sat on the locust tree, reaching out to touch the leaves of the locust tree, and its slightly rough trunk.There was a little breeze on the locust tree, and the leaves of the locust tree shook slightly. She hadn't felt the feeling of touching her fingertips for a long time.

She raised her head slightly and said, "This locust tree has been here for almost a hundred years, and I used to play here when I was young. It is now at the end of March, and the leaves of the locust tree only grow new leaves. In June and July, the locust tree should be When the flowers bloom, the Sophora japonica is fragrant and sweet, and when the flowers bloom, the surrounding air will be filled with a sweet smell."

After speaking, she turned her head and asked Ye Qinming with a smile: "Have you ever eaten Sophora japonica?"

Ye Qinming has been observing Gu Xiyan during this period of time. This talented girl has a calmness beyond ordinary people. She is indeed a bit like those gods in the sky, but she has a lot of human touch.Now she is showing such a smile from the heart, not because of the distance and peace in the warmth, which inexplicably makes Ye Qinming feel ironic.

She shook her head and suppressed other emotions in her eyes. She didn't really come to chat with her, she was her own prey, and she couldn't have kind thoughts towards her.She is not a good demon, to be soft-hearted to others is to be cruel to herself, she told herself the moment she escaped from the Northern Wilderness Suoyao Shen Yuan, she will never be soft-hearted!

After suppressing other emotions, she opened her mouth: "Can Sophora japonica flowers be eaten?"

Gu Xiyan nodded: "If you are still here when the Sophora japonica blooms, you can try it, it's very good."

Ye Qinming's eyes were a bit complicated: "You didn't even ask me about my background. My sudden appearance may have other purposes, or even malicious intentions. Aren't you curious?"

Gu Xiyan didn't speak, and after a while, he whispered: "I asked, will you tell me? And if you have bad intentions, I'm afraid I can't stop it."

Ye Qinming didn't speak. She suddenly felt a little bad. She suddenly realized that she shouldn't be too curious about a dying person, especially if she finds it interesting. This is not a good thing.She raised her head and looked outside, Danyang City had a strong demonic aura, which was no longer something that small spirits could have.

She must recharge her energy as soon as possible, and leave the human world and return to the demon world as soon as possible after taking the aura from Gu Xiyan's body.

The author has something to say: Ye Qinming said that I am good at setting flags, and I am not afraid of my face being swollen.Because of the regulations of Jinjiangkou, the moonstone Jinjiang coin will be deducted when the text is changed, so I will try my best to make the typos in the text wrong, but please forgive me if there are any omissions.