Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage

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Chapter 130: My Jiao Jiao

After the tribute banquet, the Ding capital was as lively as usual. In order to welcome the noble people of the Great Liang and the Qin country, the streets were much more bustling than before. No matter when it was, the Ming Qi's Imperial family wanted to have a prosperous appearance in front of the other countries.

In the Shen residence, the servants in Qiu Shui Yuan started to discuss about a new topic.

"What kind of background does that Young Lady who just came to the residence have, that made Third Furen treat her in such an hospitable manner?"

"The newly brought over tea leaves were all boiled for that Young Lady first. Could she be an honoured person of the residence?"

The woman with a green unlined upper garment said in a low voice, "Heard that this Young Lady's father was specially close with the Old General, and at that time blocked a blow for the Old General and almost lost his life."

A young maid quickly covered her mouth and said in surprise, "No wonder. Having the Old General's gratitude meant having the Shen family's gratitude. No wonder she is honoured as a valued guest."

"Heard that she came over to seek shelter, probably something happened at home. Looking at Third Furen's attitude, one have to take good care of this Young Lady."

"What take good care? Currently in the residence, one own people are living by pulling on lapels that exposes the elbows, and now a freeloader comes. Sooner or later one would be sent away."

Once those words were said, a blanket of silence landed. The current Shen residence look alright on the surface, but the people inside were all well aware. Ever since Shen Xin's branch was separated, money was very much lacking, that even the monthly salary was reduced by a lot. As a result, even if an honoured guest as great as Heavens came to be a freeloader, the servants would not be happy too.

"Do not understand why Third Furen treat this Young Lady so generously this time, and us so harshly on normal days." Someone said in wonder.

In Qiu Shui Yuan, Chen Rou Qiu was sitting in the room at the moment, and pushed the teacup to the female sitting in front with a smile, "The newly received tea, Cui Er Jian. Young Lady Zai Qing, do try."

The female sitting across her was wearing a jade green single plated embroidered long robe. The embroidery on the robes were not very good and this kind of clothing was very simple, and the colour was a nitpick to wear as when one did not wear it well, one would look like a country pumpkin. But when the female in front wore it, it seemed to be very appropriate, giving out a pleasing feeling.

This female was about twenty plus, and her clothes and hair accessories were all very simple. She had a gentle, graceful and tender appearance and most importantly, there was a thick scholarly air around her. From one glance, one could tell she was a young lady that was raised in a literary family, and looked very well educated.

Chen Rou Qiu had always disdained military personnel habits and it was the same with those people. This female in front had a sympathetic feeling thus she was polite.

When this female saw Chen Rou Qiu's enthusiasm, she did not delay and picked up the teacup to take a sip before smiling gently, "The tea is light yet fragrant, the leaves scatter yet the smell is concentrated. Furen has outstanding talent in brewing tea."

"Young Lady Zai Qing also has knowledge of tea." Chen Rou Qiu's smile became deeper, "Knowledge of tea is the best. However, nowadays there are very little young ladies like you who have knowledge of tea."

"When the two breeze raises, one desire to go to the abode of immortals." The female smiled, "Furen said correctly, knowledge of tea is the best. But Furen need not make fun of me, as I am currently twenty-six so how can one be considered as a young lady?"