When dealing with the Hu people, one should avoid being polite, as being polite will make the other party feel that you are looking down on them. So Xu Jiang poured a glass of wine for herself and Lou Yunchun without saying a word, and then began to eat, taking a bite of mutton and a sip of wine.
Of course, praise should be given without reservation.
"It's fresh but not smelly, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Delicious. Did you add pepper to it?" Xu Jiang asked before taking another bite. "Only your spices can bring out the freshness of the mutton to its fullest."
After hearing her say this, Lou Yunchun couldn't help but eat two more skewers. The wine brewed by the Hu people was sweet, which was just what he wanted.
After eating and drinking, Xu Jiang continued, "They say the best wine is made from mare's milk from your hometown. I wonder what it tastes like."
"I knew my wife was a good eater and knowledgeable. She even knows about mare's milk." Yilale was flattered by the compliment and said with a smile, "How difficult is it to drink mare's milk wine? Our Hu merchant caravan will arrive in Beijing soon. Every year at this time, people from my hometown come to visit. If there is mare's milk wine then, I will send a pot to the bookstore for you to try."
Xu Jiang said happily, "It's settled then."
Wuluolan suddenly asked, "My lady, have you ever been to the Western Regions?"
Xu Jiang shook his head, "Although I have always longed for it, I am powerless."
"Then how do you know about mare's milk wine?"
"I've seen a handwritten journal written by a friend from the Western Regions, and I've also heard him talk about it, so I know a little bit about it."
"Friend? Is he in the capital too?"
"He's in Hibiscus City."
"May I know your name?"
"His name is Mo Ming."
Wu Luolan asked excitedly: "Is his name really Mo Ming?"
Yilaer patted Wuluolan's hand and said to Xu Jiang, "Last time, my wife told me that she knew a friend from the Western Regions named Mo Ming. I thought he sounded familiar. After she told Wuluolan about it, she has been wanting to ask you about it. However, when I went to the bookstore to invite you last time, you were busy, so I didn't bother you."
Xu Jiang was surprised and asked, "Could it be that Wu Luolan and Mo Ming know each other?"
"My lover's name is Mo Ming. We got separated on the way to the Central Plains." Wu Luolan said dejectedly, "I just don't know if the Mo Ming that Madam Xu knows is the same Mo Ming that Wu Luolan knows."
"I see." Xu Jiang thought for a moment and said, "How difficult is that? I remember what he looks like and can draw him for you."
"Okay." Wuluolan was delighted and said to Yilale, "Yilale, go find some paper and pen."
Ilal went quickly.
Seeing her anxious look, Xu Jiang couldn't help but sigh, feeling sorry for the lovers in the world.
Then she looked up at Lou Yunchun, only to see him staring at her in a daze.
"Zhaoyue?" She stretched out her hand and waved it in front of him, but he caught it and held it in his palm.
Her face flushed and she wanted to take it back, but he held on tightly.
"Zhaoyue, let go first. There are so many people watching..."
Seeing his slightly flushed face and dazed eyes, and seeing that the cup in front of him was empty, Wu Luolan hesitated and said, "This young man... is he drunk?"
"Ah?" Xu Jiang looked down and saw that the cup was indeed empty. He picked up the wine jug in front of him and shook it. Sure enough, the wine jug was empty too.
"Are you drunk?" Xu Jiang leaned closer to him and asked, "Zhaoyue, do you still recognize me?"
Lou Yunchun nodded, "Xu Jiang, my lady."
Xu Jiang was speechless for a moment. Although she was usually called "wife" by others, why did it sound so different when it came from his mouth?
Yilaer found a pen and paper, and seeing this, he said happily, "Is Master Lou drunk?"
"He drank a whole jug of wine. Wouldn't he be drunk?"
Lou Yunchun shook his head, "Not drunk."
Xu Jiang was at a loss for words, "If you're not drunk, then let go."
Lou Yunchun nodded again, "Drunk."
Xu Jiang held his forehead.
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