Ye Lin is a typical engineering student. The spices she uses at banquets are either prepared by Shen Bei'an, Lu Ming, or her older sister.
I really don't understand these things.
Therefore, standing beside Shen Bei'an, she was also covered in perfume.
The spices used by Shen Bei'an were undoubtedly the best, but the mixture of various spices was undoubtedly a torment for Ye Lin.
"Beibei, how can you stand all this?" Ye Lin couldn't help but step back, covering her nose with her sleeve.
Shen Beian, however, was enjoying himself immensely in the world of spices.
"Isn't it very comfortable?" Shen Bei'an raised an eyebrow, carefully holding the small scraper.
At these fragrance appreciation banquets, many of the empire's perfumers were skilled not only in making sachets but also in creating perfumes using essential oils.
These also exist to make things easier for perfumers.
"Alright, you don't need to stay here with me anymore. Isn't there a bar over there? Go over there." Shen Bei'an knew Ye Lin's personality; he was very easygoing, and she had already done her best to stay with him for this long.
Ye Lin practically jumped three feet high. "OK. Bei Bei, just call me anytime if you need anything."
Watching Ye Lin's departing figure, Shen Beian chuckled to himself, his perfume-making movements slow and deliberate.
With various spices mixed together, I wanted to create a new blend.
He had just finished mixing the perfume he intended for Fu Mutian. Shen Bei'an didn't know how to mix perfumes with essential oils; he only knew how to use these spices.
Although perfume bottles and sachets are also available here, most of them are sourced from Pei Wei.
However, Shen Bei'an had also prepared sachets in advance, and the sachets he prepared for his three friends were all different.
Perhaps because everyone knew Shen Bei'an and was familiar with his personality, no one came to the perfumer's station where Shen Bei'an was.
But there are always some gossips.
"Why are you all gathering here instead of going over there? Aren't the spices there much better than here?" she asked with a slightly coquettish tone.
That soft voice made one think she was a beauty.
She wore a silver-red and gold embroidered blouse with bird and flower patterns, a pine-green Shu brocade pleated skirt, a water-red jade belt with crane patterns around her waist, and light blue soft-soled shoes.
She wore her hair in a hanging bun, with a pair of silver butterfly tassel hairpins adorning her raven-black hair.
"Young Master Zhongli, what are you saying? Didn't you see? That's Fifth Master Shen standing over there." Another female voice said with a hint of disdain, "Who would dare to go near Fifth Master Shen?"
The people around them also chimed in with agreement.
Zhongli Yixue seemed a little confused. In fact, Shen Bei'an was her maternal uncle.
"I don't quite understand what Young Master Lu is saying." She smiled slightly and walked over.
"Hmph, what a fool you are." Lu Zhi sneered and looked at Han Lianying beside her. "Has the second young master of the Zhongli family gone stupid from reading too much? Everyone knows that Master Shen is the most difficult to deal with."
Han Lianying held a dropper, mixing perfume, without looking up. "Speaking of which, this second young master should call Master Shen 'cousin,' and Madam Shen is also the master of the Zhongli family. With this connection, Master Shen probably won't embarrass her, right?"
He said this with a slight smile.
Lu Zhi glanced at it, casually playing with the rose essential oil in her hand, "Fifth Master Shen, would you still care about these things?"
Everyone in the capital knows Master Shen's temper.
"Just you wait and see, how about a bet?"
Han Lianying looked up at her and said, "I bet Fifth Master Shen will say a few words to Second Young Master Zhongli."
“Okay,” Lu Zhi tilted her head and looked at her, “You got a nice new glass-type amethyst bracelet, I like it very much.”
Han Lianying didn't stand on ceremony, saying casually, "Master Lu recently acquired a nice Ming Dynasty purple clay teapot."
Lu Zhi rolled her eyes and casually tossed aside the expensive bottle of rose essential oil. "You dare to ask? That purple clay teapot is something my father just got his hands on; he hasn't had enough of it yet."
Everyone knows that Master Lu acquired a Ming Dynasty purple clay teapot, which he holds and polishes every day, as if afraid others won't know it's a valuable piece.
"I think if Young Master Lu asks for it, Fifth Master Lu won't refuse." Han Lianying handed her the perfume she had just mixed, a smile on her face.
Lu Zhi took the perfume, sniffed it gently, and found the scent quite pleasant.
"Of course, my father will give me what I want."
While the two were talking, Zhongli Yixue also walked over.
She bowed and extended her hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "Zhongli Yixue greets Fifth Master Shen. May Fifth Master Shen be well." Her voice was soft and sweet, yet not unpleasant.
Shen Bei'an was packing spices when he heard the sound and turned to look.
Zhongli Yixue?
Why would the second female lead from the original book come looking for him?
Nodding slightly, "Yes, is there something you need?"
Zhongli Yixue had a sweet smile on her face. "I see that most of you are in groups of two or three, but only Fifth Master is here by himself. It just so happens that the spices on this are the ones I want to use, so I came here. If I have bothered Fifth Master, I will leave now."
Shen Beian put down the sachet in his hand and made way for him.
This place wasn't prepared just for him. "It's alright, you can come here."
But he didn't like being with other people, so he planned to find Ye Lin to find a quiet spot.
Seeing that Shen Bei'an was about to leave, Zhongli Yixue quickly said, "I'll just take a small portion of spices, so as not to disturb Fifth Master Shen."
Shen Beian raised an eyebrow. The second female lead in the original book was indeed gentle and kind.
"Okay, take it." Shen Bei'an didn't refuse. Sigh, he missed his wife.
After their honeymoon, he found himself becoming increasingly attached to Gu Nanyan.
No, that's not a good idea.
Even if the two are married, they should still give each other personal time.
Zhongli Yixue nodded repeatedly in thanks, "Thank you, Fifth Master." She reached for the spices.
"Does the Second Young Master Zhongli also have some knowledge of spices?" Shen Bei'an raised his eyebrows. He himself was into spices and could tell what Zhongli Yixue had brought.
Zhongli Yixue replied modestly, "Yes, I am somewhat interested in these spices."
It's like how my older sister enjoys life science research.
"Here." Shen Bei'an casually tossed Zhongli Yixue a sachet made of Shu brocade. "This sachet was specially made for me by Peiwei at Ayan's request. Compared to ordinary sachets, the material is better and the fragrance lasts longer. Young Master Zhongli may wish to give it a try."
He still quite liked the second female lead from the original book.
Zhongli Yixue accepted the gift, bowing deeply, "Thank you, Fifth Master Shen."
Shen Bei'an waved his hand dismissively.
Well, how should I put it?
Who could resist a cute and adorable sweet girl?
If his wife were like the Second Young Master Zhongli...
Never mind.
Shen Bei'an didn't even dare to think about it; how could the two of them possibly get married?
So his wife is doing quite well now, working hard and supporting him, this spendthrift good-for-nothing.
That's perfectly fine.
Zhongli Yixue bowed again, took the sachet and spices, and left.
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