Emperor Xuan Jing's mood had visibly improved, and Bai Susu's inner alarm was relieved. She pouted, hugged Emperor Xuan Jing's waist and acted coquettishly: "Then I don't have any tea. If I'm thirsty, I can only drink the emperor's."
Her voice was soft and sticky, and the slight rise in the last tone made Emperor Xuan Jing feel a little itchy.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, he used his hands to hold her restless body, and said loudly: "Someone come."
Qinglu, the tea-serving lady beside the Emperor, hurried in. Seeing Noble Lady Bai in the Emperor's arms, she was startled, but she didn't show it on her face. She bowed and said in a gentle and pleasant voice, "Your Majesty, please give your orders."
"I'll make you, Master Bai, a cup of tea... maybe some scented tea."
After finishing speaking, Emperor Xuan Jing lowered his head and spoke to Bai Susu: "Green tea as the base, paired with fresh flowers, you should like it."
Scented tea is suitable for women to drink. The best scented tea needs to be picked with the flower and stamens when the petals are half closed and half open. The fragrance is the most intense at this time.
When it comes to tea ceremony, Bai Susu is naturally no match for Emperor Xuan Jing, and the emperor's tea must be of the highest quality, so all he has to do is listen to Emperor Xuan Jing about what to drink.
Bai Susu smiled sweetly: "I am so lucky to have such a good meal today."
Qinglu turned around and heard Bai Susu's tingling voice, and remembered the beautiful look of Concubine Bai with rouge on her cheeks.
I thought to myself, the emperor's new favorite is indeed worthy of his reputation.
She had always heard about how favored Lady Bai was, but had never seen her in person. Today she finally saw her.
The emperor actually held her in his arms.
Qinglu's hand trembled and a drop of tea spilled out. She collected her thoughts and concentrated on making tea.
Qinglu's tea-making skills are indeed first-class. When Bai Susu's cup of tea is brought over, the soup base is light yellow and bright, with a fresh and rich aroma.
When you sniff Bai Susu, you can smell the distinct fragrance of magnolia.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Qinglu held the teacup above her head.
Bai Susu thanked him, took the food and took a sip. She could feel the rich aroma filling her mouth, and couldn't help but sigh, "It smells so good."
Emperor Xuan Jing smiled as he watched her sip her tea and said, "If you like it, I'll ask Wang Fuhai to pack a few packets for you later. But don't drink too much, or you won't be able to sleep at night."
Bai Susu smiled delicately, her eyes sparkling with tiny glints, and said softly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Xuan Jing seemed a little uncomfortable. He coughed lightly, then picked up his Jun kiln white porcelain tea bowl and took a sip.
With the comparison, Bai Susu felt that the tea in the emperor's tea bowl was too unpalatable.
Actually, it cannot be said to be unpalatable. It is more like being too strong. It tastes bitter at first, but the aftertaste is mellow and sweet.
"Why does the emperor drink such bitter tea?"
Bai Susu tilted her head, her eyes clear and filled with doubt.
Emperor Xuan Jing was stunned, as if he didn't expect her to say this. He looked at his tea bowl.
Do you like it? Not really.
Just used to it.
When he first ascended the throne, the Daqing Dynasty was not as prosperous as it is now.
At that time, the country was in turmoil, with internal and external troubles.
The previous emperor lived a luxurious life, and when Emperor Xuanjing ascended the throne, the national treasury was already empty.
There were still the Hu people outside, eyeing him covetously. It can be said that Emperor Xuan Jing had not yet had the chance to experience the joy of succession to the throne, and he devoted himself to state affairs. Sometimes he was so busy that he didn't even have time to sleep.
At that time, he had already started drinking strong tea because it had the best refreshing effect.
Now, under his governance, the Daqing Dynasty enjoys good weather, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and foreign enemies dare not invade. Those days of walking on thin ice will never come again.
But the habit of drinking strong tea has been retained.
Emperor Xuan Jing smiled faintly, with a glint in his eyes: "I'm used to it."
Bai Susu looked at him as if she suddenly understood why Emperor Xuan Jing loved to drink strong tea.
Ever since she came to this world, Tongzi has always been talking about how diligent Emperor Xuan Jing was in his work. From her interactions with Emperor Xuan Jing, she could tell that he was indeed a good emperor.
For more than ten years, he got up at the crowing of the cock and went to the morning meeting at dawn, and never missed any morning meeting.
It is said that he only has three days off every year, one is Mid-Autumn Festival, one is New Year's Day, and the other is his birthday.
To Bai Susu's innocent mindset, this is simply unimaginable.
But Emperor Xuan Jing did it for more than ten years!
"Your Majesty, you must be very tired." Bai Susu's eyes were moist. At this moment, she really admired the emperor.
When Emperor Xuan Jing saw Bai Susu's wet eyes, his heart was suddenly shocked. It was as if something broke out of the ground in his heart, blowing away the loneliness he had always felt, and making Emperor Xuan Jing's whole heart warm as if it was illuminated by the warm sun.
Bai Susu’s words were not enough, she also gave Emperor Xuan Jing a hug. This hug was different from the previous ones where Bai Susu nestled in Emperor Xuan Jing’s arms as softly as if she had no bones. This hug had some strength, as if she was making a promise together.
Bai Susu rubbed her little head against Emperor Xuan Jing's chest and said in a muffled voice, "Your Majesty, I will treat you better in the future."
Emperor Xuan Jing's body stiffened, then he stretched out his big palm and rubbed Bai Susu's furry head with it, and made an almost inaudible "hmm" sound.
The two of them stayed like this for a while. Although Bai Susu was not feeling well and they couldn't do anything other than hug, Emperor Xuan Jing didn't want her to leave so soon.
He handed the pen to Bai Susu and said, "Write a few words for me to see."
The painting style suddenly changed from warm and gentle to cold teacher style, and Bai Susu was embarrassed.
As for calligraphy, the original body could do it. Bai Susu once again thanked the original body's father in her heart for training Bai Susu in the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, just like a lady from a noble family.
That's why she can remain calm in front of Emperor Xuan Jing.
Bai Susu took the pen and began to write with her head down. Her jaw was slightly tense, her expression was very focused, her skin was as delicate as glazed white porcelain, and she had the temperament of a classical lady.
Emperor Xuan Jing looked at her with a very familiar expression, exactly the same as the one he had when they were arguing about winning or losing a game of chess last time.
A faint smile appeared on his usually cold face. Bai Susu was very cute when she occasionally showed this expression.
Bai Susu's calligraphy is just like her chess, both are at the level of a mediocre knife. Compared with Emperor Xuan Jing, she is definitely not as good as him, but among ordinary women, she is quite acceptable.
The emperor's handwriting is so powerful that it can be seen through the paper. Just looking at it, you can feel the domineering aura.
The biggest problem with Bai Susu's handwriting is that she lacks strength, but her handwriting is neat and elegant.
She wrote seriously for a while, but actually only wrote five words.
There are orchids in the Li River and angelica in the Yuan River.
She was quite satisfied with her writing. She picked up the paper proudly and handed it to Emperor Xuan Jing, asking eagerly, "Your Majesty, what do you think of what I have written?"
When Emperor Xuan Jing's eyes first fell on the paper, he really only looked at the structure and style of the characters. He also secretly commented in his mind, thinking about how to say it without hurting Bai Susu's self-esteem.
He still remembered that last time Bai Susu lost a game of chess, she got angry with him.
But, if you read these words together...
Emperor Xuan Jing's head buzzed.
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