Caixia, accompanied by two palace maids, escorted the two people over. Meanwhile, the clever maids removed the tea sets and other items from the table and replaced them with new ones.
The Imperial Concubine felt constrained here, and the court robes she was wearing were too heavy, so she ordered someone to lead the two of them to a large kang bed by the window, while she went to change her clothes.
The kang (heated brick bed) was covered with a carpet woven from colorful threads, and the kang itself was burning hot.
Sitting on it, a warm feeling immediately spread from the tailbone to the entire back, dispelling the lingering chill on Shi Lan's body.
The palace maids served hot tea. Shi Lan took a small sip and realized that the tea was different from the one she had drunk before. She stared in surprise.
After tasting it, Pan Jinxuan whispered to Shi Lan, "This tea is fragrant and delicious, with a light and elegant flavor. It should be Buddhist tea from Yanfu Temple."
Shi Lan rolled her eyes, looking somewhat confused.
Pan Jinxuan said, "I heard that this tea tree grows next to the main hall of Yanfu Temple. Because it receives Buddhist teachings day and night, it can sprout new buds in all four seasons. If the leaves are picked according to the seasons, the tea fragrance will be different in each season."
Shi Lan's eyes widened in disbelief, as if to say, "Is it really that amazing?"
Pan Jinxuan nodded affirmatively at her.
The beaded curtain beside them rustled slightly, and the Imperial Concubine, dressed in casual clothes, walked over. Seeing the two women staring at each other, she couldn't help but laugh and ask, "What are you two sisters whispering about?"
Pan Jinxuan lowered her head slightly, looking reserved.
Shi Lan ran over without any hesitation and repeated Pan Jinxuan's words.
After hearing this, the Imperial Concubine looked at Pan Jinxuan in astonishment, never expecting that Madam Han could actually raise such a knowledgeable, reasonable, and intelligent woman.
The Imperial Concubine put one arm around Shi Lan and beckoned to her with the other, saying, "Come here, come to your aunt."
Pan Jinxuan quickly stepped forward.
The imperial concubine touched her shoulder and asked, "Have you had this tea?"
Pan Jinxuan shook her head and said, "It's written in the notebook my older brother gave me. I guessed it based on what was written in it."
The imperial concubine nodded, feeling a surge of pride; every woman in her household was exceptional.
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