Although she didn't talk much along the way, it could be seen from the attitude of the other ladies towards her that everyone respected her very much, and the status of this old lady was obviously extraordinary.
When they arrived at the banquet, the old lady naturally sat at the main table with the Princess of the County and the wife of the Duke.
Wen Zhu, who was standing behind the Duke's wife, heard her call her Madam Jiang.
Being treated with such respect and having the surname Jiang, Wen Zhu couldn't help but think that this person must be the wife of Jiang Qinian, the current imperial tutor and chief minister of the cabinet?
Such a noble status is rare in the court.
Although Lord Jiang is in poor health now and only participates in state affairs when something particularly important happens, he is still deeply valued and relied upon by the emperor.
As long as Lord Jiang is still alive, Zhao Manxiang's father will never be able to surpass his status or monopolize power.
Although Jiang Qinian does not appear often, once he appears in the court, he will definitely play a role in calming the situation.
Many people wanted to establish a relationship with him, but because he was a loner, honest, and rarely interacted with his old acquaintances, he was called a "lone minister."
It was precisely because of these noble qualities that the emperor trusted his mentor more and more.
Wen Zhu observed carefully and quietly and found that Mrs. Jiang did not seem very approachable.
Every movement she made seemed to be in line with etiquette, but she always gave people a feeling of indifference and alienation.
As if nothing at the entire banquet was enough to arouse her interest or emotion.
After the meal, Wen Zhu temporarily left the scene and Su Chan took over the service work, while she herself went to the maid's place to eat.
When she returned after dinner, she saw Mrs. Jiang sitting in the pavilion chatting with several young girls.
The women obviously respected the noble lady very much and were talking in low voices around her.
There was a sense of ease and elegance in the air.
"Wen Zhu, come here, let me take a closer look at you."
Concubine Xiao stood at the edge of the pavilion and waved with a smile at Wen Zhu who had just appeared.
The latter immediately trotted over.
From the smile on her face, it can be seen that the relationship between the two is quite good.
When Wen Zhu approached, Concubine Xiao looked her up and down for a while, then said with a smile, "You look so good that it makes people envious! It seems that you have had a very pleasant month."
There was a hint of concern in his words.
"It was all thanks to Madam's thoughtful care, arranging for Mother Su to take care of me for a whole month, that I was able to recover so quickly and completely."
Faced with praise, Wen Zhu did not get carried away but expressed his gratitude in a humble manner.
"Thank you so much, ma'am!"
"I heard that Madam Jiang just brewed a very rare tea, and it tastes amazing! Come on, come on, have a sip too."
As she spoke, Concubine Xiao pulled Wen Zhu into the pavilion and asked her to sit next to her to taste this rare tea together.
The red peat stove in the pavilion is burning brightly, and the blazing flames create a warm atmosphere around it.
The bronze teapot on the stove was emitting curls of steam, as if expressing the warmth of winter.
A little maid was sitting next to them. She had carefully brewed two cups of fragrant tea and respectfully handed them to Wen Zhu and another lady.
Taking the still slightly warm tea bowl, Wen Zhu gently blew away the mist on it, and then took a sip of the unique flavor.
"What kind of tea is this? I've never tried it before."
Concubine Xiao looked at the clear liquid in the teacup curiously and asked, "That little maid sitting next to her, she seems to know something, right?"
As she spoke, she glanced at Mrs. Jiang, who also turned her gaze in Wen Zhu's direction.
Hearing this, Wen Zhu was secretly surprised - Mrs. Jiang's insight was indeed very sharp. Just because she did not show excessive surprise about this tea, she was able to immediately capture the strange feeling.
At this moment, everyone present focused their eyes on Wen Zhu, waiting for her answer.
"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the so-called snow tea, right?"
Facing everyone's expectant eyes, Wen Zhu said with a faint smile.
"You guessed right, it is indeed snow tea."
After receiving confirmation, Mrs. Jiang nodded approvingly and explained to the crowd, "Strictly speaking, snow tea isn't a traditional tea. It's actually the new buds of a plant that grows in the cold regions of my country's southern plateau. People pick these fresh, tender parts at specific times of the year and then process them through a special process. Because its appearance is so similar to ordinary tea leaves, it's given the elegant name 'snow tea.'"
Hearing this answer, there were waves of agreement from all around.
Someone then asked Xiang Wenzhu, "How do you know about this rare thing?"
Faced with the sudden question, Wen Zhu pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "In fact, snow tea has certain medicinal value. For example, if it is mixed with other herbs such as Taibai tea, Prunella vulgaris, or Horsetail, it can help relieve eye fatigue and even treat certain eye diseases. My mother tried this method when she was alive and benefited greatly from it."
"Indeed, in addition to the benefits mentioned above, snow tea has another particularly valuable feature: even when consumed long-term to combat various illnesses, it does not place any additional burden on the drinker's stomach."
Having said that, Mrs. Jiang added with a gentle smile on her face.
"Well, during the cold winter months, our prince loves to drink this kind of tea. He believes that savoring a sip of hot snow tea in the winter can warm the entire body from head to toe, as if the cold wind has been driven away by this warm current. Because he has a special liking for this unique snow tea with a bitter taste and a hint of sweetness, as his maid, I also tried a few cups, and over time, I began to love it myself."
Wen Zhu said happily, his face filled with satisfaction brought by memories.
"Indeed, many outsiders find it difficult to accept the uniquely strong bitter taste of snow tea. But it seems that the noble young master An Guo is different from ordinary people, and his taste is surprisingly similar to that of the elders in your mansion."
Mrs. Jiang looked at Wen Zhu with a smile, her eyes revealing a bit of intimacy, and she was obviously happy to find someone with the same taste as her own.
"Oh, I didn't expect that the distinguished Mr. Jiang is also a refined snow tea lover! If he knew that our two families actually share the same unique little hobby, he would definitely feel extremely honored!"
After learning this information, Wen Zhu became particularly respectful, and couldn't help but raise his voice a little to show his respect.
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