The teahouse officially opened, and the place was bustling with guests. Soon, the first floor hall was full of people, laughing and talking.
At this time, several quatrains appeared in the hall, attracting everyone's attention and making people stop to appreciate them.
"What a good poem! What a good poem!" An old man stroked his beard and praised it endlessly.
"The calligraphy is so vigorous and powerful!" A young man couldn't help but praise it.
Everyone spoke one after another, praising these quatrains, but no one stepped forward to respond, and everyone felt that they could not match them.
As time went by, more and more people came to the teahouse, and the atmosphere in the hall became more and more lively. People savored the delicious tea and snacks while admiring the quatrains on the wall, waiting for someone to respond.
It was almost noon when the young masters of the aristocratic families, led by the Crown Prince, arrived at the teahouse and, guided by their servants, headed to the third floor. The third floor was quiet and elegantly decorated, and everyone took their seats. The Crown Prince ordered a pot of premium Longjing tea, the fragrance of which filled the air, bringing a sense of relaxation and delight.
Not long after, a group of court officials, led by the Grand Tutor, began arriving at the teahouse. Initially, upon receiving Qingyao's invitation, they were hesitant and conflicted. After all, everyone had their own busy affairs to attend to, and coming all the way for the opening of a teahouse seemed excessive and overblown. However, just as they were wavering, Qingyao dispatched her servants to deliver a new invitation.
The invitation featured several exquisitely written lines of poetry. These verses captivated the ministers, who possessed a special fondness for literature. However, despite their best efforts, they were unable to come up with a corresponding second line. Unable to contain their curiosity and competitive spirit, these normally self-important scholars decided to attend the invitation, eager to see for themselves who could craft the perfect second line.
Initially, everyone secretly thought that even if they did come, they would probably just sit around and discuss poetry and songs. After all, they believed that a mere teahouse, no matter how meticulously built, would hardly be unique and original. But who could have imagined that when they actually stepped into the teahouse, what they saw instantly overturned all their previous expectations.
When they ascended to the third floor, they were particularly struck by its unique setting. Not only was it exceptionally peaceful and tranquil, but its ingenious layout and design also afforded a panoramic view of the entire lobby below. This experience of enjoying both tranquility and a commanding view of the entire scene undoubtedly left everyone present feeling immensely satisfied.
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