boyutpedia Chapter 523 Tea Serving
Chapter 523 Tea Serving
The old thorn Zhao Yue, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. He rolled his eyes and gave a hasty greeting. Without even waiting for Zheng Bojiang to say a word of courtesy, he ran over to sit down next to Cui Shuhua, wishing that even the ants in Cui's house knew about their close relationship. "If you've decided what to eat, tell me quickly."
Cui Shuhua first carefully examined Jiang Shangxian. Seeing her rosy complexion and the shyness of a newlywed, and her impeccable manners when greeting Zheng Bojiang and Wang Xianzi, she finally spoke to her with peace of mind. "How could she not know what I like to eat? Why would you bother asking?"
Show off what?
You are the only one with a son and daughter-in-law?
Haha, I don't have to give birth myself, someone will take care of me in my old age~
Zhao Yue smiled. "For some reason, after being so used to eating the food made by Nian Nu and Li Meng, I always feel like the food made by my chef is a little off. I'm really looking forward to this meal. Have you packed your bags?"
To be honest, Cui Shuhua always complained that Li Meng fed her too much when she was in Chang'an, but after returning to Qingzhou, she was really a little uncomfortable: "Everything has been packed up. I didn't unpack much of what I brought back originally. Now I'm just packing up what I need on a daily basis."
Zhao Yue sighed with some envy: "Oh, I'm miserable. I don't know how long it will take before I can eat something I like."
She pouted, then suddenly raised her head and said eagerly, "Why don't you bring that kid Li Meng to me when you go back?"
"It's broad daylight, sister-in-law, please stop joking." Cui Shuhua refused without thinking.
Are you kidding? Jiang Shangxian has three disciples in total, two of whom are in Lexianlou. They are now the mainstays of the building. How could Manager Wang let them go?
The Cui Mansion relies on Li Meng for support. If he leaves, what will she eat?
Would you like to try Lin San’s innovative dishes?
Zhao Yue was a little unhappy. Her sister-in-law had refused too bluntly. Couldn't she have hesitated a little and thought about herself?
Jiang Shangxian stood obediently behind her mother-in-law. She had no chance to sit today. When a new bride entered the house to meet her in-laws, she could only stand and wait to pay her respects one by one. However, Xiao Cui was very loyal and did not sit down. He stood upright beside her, which made her feel a lot more comfortable.
The liveliness after the arrival of the second wife and the previous desolation formed a sharp contrast which made Zheng Bojiang extremely uncomfortable. However, when she thought about what she had to do soon, she calmed down again. Looking at the affectionate Zhao Yue and Cui Shuhua, a smile slowly appeared on her face.
Just as she had imagined, the atmosphere when Choi Kwon entered was comparable to the announcement of final exam results. Everyone stood up and saluted in unison, chanting in unison, their actions as if they had undergone rigorous military training.
As Cui Quan pressed his hand casually, the room suddenly became quiet, as if the pause button had been pressed.
His eyes quickly scanned the room, finally resting on Jiang Shangxian for a moment before moving away: "Everyone, sit down."
There was another round of thanks, and then silence fell again.
Jiang Shangxian had a new understanding of the etiquette and rules of the Cui family's children - there was not even any sound of friction between clothes and jewelry!
No wonder Cui Shuhua always complained about her carelessness in learning the rules. Xiao Jiang silently shed a few bitter tears for her aunt.
I'm so unlucky that I have to accept someone as incompetent as myself as a disciple...
"Let's get started." Cui Quan didn't have any joy on his face as if his grandson was marrying his granddaughter-in-law. His tone was so cold that it almost told everyone that he didn't like this granddaughter-in-law.
Jiang Shangxian had long thought that his days in Cui Mansion would not be very pleasant, so he did not feel any loss.
It is a blessing for a person to meet a good husband in this life, not to mention that she also has a good mother-in-law and a good aunt, which is already a blessing.
You can't be too greedy.
She has never dreamed of being a popular heroine wherever she goes.
The best plan for today is to serve tea smoothly, receive some gifts, and finally have fun with my mother-in-law and aunt.
Cui Shuhua raised her hand towards the outside, and immediately maids came in one after another.
The Tang people attached great importance to the ceremony of serving tea, which was the first time a bride established a relationship with her husband's family after marriage. Not only did they require strict etiquette, but even the tea sets used in the ceremony had to be made of porcelain or lacquerware, and must have auspicious patterns on them, symbolizing a happy marriage.
The tea used is also particular. It must be steamed green tea. This kind of tea has a fragrant soup and a bright color, symbolizing the purity and beauty of the bride.
In addition to serving tea, you also need to offer a snack, which means that the couple will have a sweet life in the future.
According to the rules, even with the presence of their grandfather Cui Quan, the first people the young couple would offer tea to were still Cui Zhe and Zhao Yue who were sitting to the side.
The maids had a clear division of labor, and the one holding the cushion placed it in front of Cui Zhe and Zhao Yue as soon as possible.
They both knelt down together. Yes, kneeling was a must when serving tea.
Then he took the teacup from the maid and presented it respectfully with both hands:
"Please have some tea, Grandpa. May you live a long and healthy life."
"Please have some tea, grandma. May you live a long and healthy life."
After the two of them accepted the tea, Xiao Jiang's hands were busy. He first served them tea and snacks, then took the gift he had prepared from Runzhen's hands and presented it with both hands, while continuing to say auspicious words: "My daughter-in-law is dull, clumsy and rough-minded, and her needlework cannot compare to that of an embroiderer. This is a pair of jade pendants made according to the pattern I drew. I wish you, grandpa and grandma, much joy and peace. May you have a worry-free year and long health."
In those TV dramas, when offering tea, people just say: Please have some tea, xx.
It's just bullshit!
How stupid must a daughter-in-law be to shout like this when serving tea?
Must say auspicious words!
And they couldn't be repeated. Jiang Shangxian gathered all his dowry together and brainstormed for auspicious words. He collected quite a few and memorized them all according to the categories of people he was going to meet today. He was afraid that if he said the wrong auspicious words or said them too much, it would be embarrassing.
While reciting, she was thinking that if a bride was unlucky enough to have a family with many children, with an absurdly large population, wouldn't she have to stay up late reciting auspicious words until she cried?
Cui Zhe looked at the young couple kneeling in front of him, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart - you kid also got this day!
You are disrespectful to your father on weekdays, so don’t you have to kneel down obediently today?
Cui Zheting, who is often angry with his son, doesn't want Cui Bianxu to get up too quickly.
This brat is as tall as a bamboo pole. How long has it been since he last saw the top of this kid's head?
But it doesn't matter what he thinks, Zhao Yue loves the child more than he does.
As soon as the young couple knelt down, her tears started to flow. If you asked her to explain why she was crying, she actually couldn't explain it. She just felt a bitterness in her heart and an indescribable emotion.
Her lips trembled slightly as she drank the tea. It was only when Cui Shuhua noticed her loss of composure and handed her a handkerchief that she reacted and hurriedly took out the things she had prepared and placed them in Jiang Shangxian's hand. "This is what your grandmother gave me when I got married. She said it was a gold and jade ruyi that had been passed down in the family. It's an old piece of jade, but quite pleasing to the eye. Take it and play with it."