The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 796: Original text - 795 Where is wrong? Modified:

After pouring in the boiling water and waiting for a moment, everyone had a cup of green tea in front of them.

In the contrast of the white porcelain cups, the tea appeared even more vibrant, like jade.

Song Chongjin and Yang Zongbao eagerly lifted their cups, first inhaling the fragrance of the tea, then taking a careful sip, and immediately closed their eyes.

They felt that faint, slight bitterness of the tea leaves at their throats, which then brought a hint of sweetness.

Old Granny Zhang glanced at the two of them, mimicking their actions by lifting her cup, taking a couple of sniffs, and feeling a sudden clarity in her mind. She blew on the tea a couple of times, and once it cooled a bit, gulped it down in one go.

After drinking, she smacked her lips and commented, "It’s good, but a bit weak. Brew it stronger next time."

Wang Yongzhu was caught between laughter and tears, but said nothing.

Old Granny Zhang suddenly widened her eyes, "How come this tea has a sweet taste, like honey? Girl, pour me another cup for me to taste again—"

Wang Yongzhu poured another cup, and this time, Old Granny Zhang couldn’t bear to drink it all at once. She mimicked Song Chongjin and Yang Zongbao, sipping slowly. That faint sweetness lingered in her throat, never fading away.

After a while, Song Chongjin finally opened his eyes, "Yongzhu, is this the good tea you found in Yingzi Gully this time?"

Wang Yongzhu nodded, not hiding anything. In front of Yang Zongbao, she explained the whole story of her cooperation with the Lee Family and Zhang Yinbao.

In the end, she said, "This tea was roasted by me, learning from the tea masters. My skills are average."

Song Chongjin, however, felt that this was the best tea he had ever tasted in his life. Yongzhu’s tea roasting skills were unparalleled in his eyes.

But at this moment, he could only suppress his inner feelings and said seriously, "This tea is indeed good. With the Lee Family and Boss Zhang, there’s no worry about opening up the market. I’m afraid that within half a year, the tea will have made a name for itself in the capital city!"

Yang Zongbao, sitting beside them, quickly nodded in agreement.

Over the years, Yang Zongbao had traveled extensively, drinking the strongest wines and tasting the most fragrant teas. With his experience, today’s tea was already top quality.

If it was true as Wang Yongzhu said that this was her beginner’s skill, those master tea makers’ refined skills could produce even higher quality tea, which would be considered the best of best.

He couldn’t help but look at Wang Yongzhu with more curiosity.

He had also inquired about this cheap niece of his, and knew about the Wang Family’s situation. After wandering the world for many years, he naturally had his sources of information.

A farm girl from a mountain village, who managed to connect with the Lee Family through dyeing cloth and established relations with Zhang Yinbao through local products, now discovered tea and connected the Lee Family and the Zhang Family together, advancing steadily without showing off, yet not to be underestimated.

She was indeed an impressive figure!

Also, there was Song Chongjin, a child picked up by a peasant family, who could study and become a scholar, which was already rare. Not to mention that whenever he tried to inquire about him, he was always hindered, knowing that Song Chongjin’s background might be beyond his reach.

These two becoming a couple, Yang Zongbao glanced at Old Granny Zhang beside them.

Old Granny Zhang was beaming as she looked at her daughter, filled with pride and joy, seemingly oblivious to anything strange.

Yang Zongbao sighed inwardly, letting go of his suspicions. So be it! This family was the only one that still made him feel soft and warm.

In his youth, he was full of vigor, later experiencing great hardships. Now, after all the ups and downs, being able to connect with a family like this due to one act of kindness years ago, and receiving blessings from it nearly twenty years later—who could say it wasn’t fate?

Besides, maybe this Wang Family Girl and the Song Family Boy were indeed extraordinary, but they truly regarded him as their uncle, revealing the tea secret without hiding anything, treating him as a family member.

How could he betray this trust?

From today on, he would protect this girl and her family!

With this in mind, Yang Zongbao’s eyes softened even more, and he smiled, giving Wang Yongzhu a thumbs-up.

Wang Yongzhu’s senses were sharp, and although she couldn’t guess Yang Zongbao’s thoughts, she could feel the change in his aura, from tension to relaxation, and then to tenderness and warmth. She knew that Yang Zongbao had accepted them.

As everyone drank tea, the atmosphere became gentle and relaxed, listening to Wang Yongzhu talk about Yingzi Gully, enjoying themselves fully.

The moon was high in the sky, and only then did everyone reluctantly disperse to their rooms to rest.

Back in their room, Wang Yongzhu looked at Song Chongjin with a half-smile, "You came back in such a hurry—"

Seeing the situation unfold, Song Chongjin immediately confessed and apologized, "Yongzhu! This time it’s my fault! I promised to trust you, but when I heard that the Ninth Master Lee went to town, although I knew you didn’t like him, I still felt uneasy! So—"

"But don’t worry, it’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s just Ninth Master Lee I don’t trust! That man—" At this point, Song Chongjin had to admit, putting other things aside, that Ninth Master Lee’s good looks indeed surpassed his own.

Back then, Yongzhu chose him because he was the most handsome guy around.

He had heard that in the capital, it was fashionable to be tall, handsome, and scholar-like.

A dark-skinned guy like him wasn’t popular!

Wang Yongzhu found it both amusing and exasperating. During her time in town, she had discovered that this dynasty was called the Dayong Dynasty, having been established for over a hundred years and was at its peak.

More than ten years ago, more masculine men were admired, and the more valiant they were, the more appealing.

However, in recent years, the Imperial Court valued scholars more, especially those who came through the imperial examination. Thus, the gentle, elegant, and handsome man had become more popular.

Especially in the capital, where the Four Famous Gentlemen included two known for their talent, one for martial prowess, and the last one, Ninth Master Lee, purely famous for his beauty.

So, Song Chongjin’s worry was both funny and understandable.

But to reassure Song Chongjin, she said, "Brother Song, do you think I’m a person who changes love easily? Rest assured, I don’t like Ninth Master Lee’s type, nor do I like my second brother’s type, the fake refined kind. I don’t like men prettier than me! I like your type, dark and spirited, full of manly vigor! Don’t worry, your place is secure—"

After speaking, she felt something was off?

But Song Chongjin didn’t think too much. His ears turned red! Was this Yongzhu’s confession to him? In a sense, it meant Yongzhu liked him the most!

He no longer remembered his jealousy or worries, his heart exploding with joy.

He grabbed Wang Yongzhu’s hand, "Yongzhu, don’t worry! I understand your feelings! I won’t let you down—"

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