I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

Talking about poetry and knowledge.

But today everyone got together.

He has lost his former grace and elegance.

I saw everyone widening their eyes and stretching their necks.

Staring at the noble young man surrounded by them.

I saw Duan Yan sitting upright on the wooden couch.

There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

Slender fingers were busy on the wooden table placed in the middle of the wooden couch.

Burn incense, wash hands, boil water, and wash cups.

He proceeded slowly and methodically, remembering what Fang Yiyi had in mind and explaining it to him, and he also added some tea art operations.

It was a simple act, but with the blessing of his own temperament, it seemed to have a kind of "art" in it.

The literati and scholars around him did not understand what Duan Yan was doing.

But they didn't know how powerful it was, and they all held their breath, fearing that they would disturb Duan Yan.

Crash+!

The hot water tilted from the mouth of the kettle, drawing a graceful arc in the air.

It fell into the teacup containing tea leaves.

In the white teacup.

The green tea leaves are spinning and dancing at all times.

It's really beautiful.

This caused everyone's eyes to open wide suddenly.

Duan Yan said in a low voice:

"Welcome!"

The original practice of washing tea was changed by him to washing the dust.

All the scholars and literati felt that it was extremely fitting and a brilliant idea.

The hot water quickly changed color.

It surprised everyone.

"Hey, why did the water turn green?"

"Yeah, it's amazing!"

"Do you smell it? It seems to have a fresh scent, very elegant."

"I didn't smell it, you must be blowing it, right?"

"Duan Jia Dalang, what on earth is this?"

Duan Yan did not answer the questions, but said again:

"Bixian!"

Then, amid everyone's puzzled looks, he poured out the first cup of tea.

Then, pour hot water into the teacup.

After that, he closed his eyes and concentrated.

Seeing this, everyone was full of doubts.

I had no choice but to endure the problem and wait silently.

This wait lasted for half a quarter of an hour.

During this time, the tea became greener.

The elegant and fresh taste becomes stronger and stronger.

With the breeze, it drifted into the noses of everyone present.

Everyone's eyes were sparkling and full of passion.

Only then did Duan Yan open his eyes.

He pushed the teacup in front of a well-mannered middle-aged man.

He smiled and said:

"Mr. Li, drink less and drink slowly."

Li Baiyao, courtesy name Chonggui, was a secretary in the Secretariat and participated in the revision of the Five Rites and Laws.

He was one of the most outstanding literati during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty.

He looked calm and took a sip as Duan Yan had instructed.

The fresh and mellow tea aroma and slight bitterness.

His eyes lit up and his face showed a look of relief.

He was about to speak when the sweet smell came back.

Made him exclaim.

It aroused everyone's curiosity.

Duan Yan smiled and said:

"Banned!"

Chapter 709: Where can we get this wonderful thing called tea?

Li Baiyao swallowed back the words that he was about to say.

Let’s not talk about Duan Yan’s identity.

The other party just let him taste this wonderful tea first.

He does whatever the other party says.

Li Baiyao picked up the teacup, not caring about the scorching heat on the inside.

He just squinted his eyes, savoring and enjoying each bite.

The scholars and literati standing by all salivated at the sight.

Everyone stared at the green tea in Li Baiyao's hand which was decreasing bit by bit.

There is also the exquisite little wooden box next to Duan Yan's hand.

A handsome young man stepped forward and said:

"Brother Xiaoshuang, can you make me a cup?"

The visitor was Gao Wenmin, courtesy name Luxing, the eldest son of Grand Commandant Gao Shilian, Duke of Shen, and a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Rites.

Duan Yan looked at the person who came and said with a calm smile:

"Brother Xingshi said so, so there is nothing wrong with that."

His eyes lit up and he sat down immediately.

Another official's son, who had a good relationship with Duan Yan, also asked.

Duan Yan politely asked the other party to sit down.

When the others saw this, they also wanted to speak up.

Duan Yan directly refused:

"Everyone, the wooden couch is no longer available."

"I didn't get much tea either."

"How about I wait until I get more someday and invite you all to taste it?"

Hearing Duan Yan's words.

Naturally, the others couldn't say anything more. They all agreed with regret on their faces.

Gao Luxing and the official's son couldn't help showing some satisfaction.

After all, they got the first chance to taste the tea.

When two cups of tea were brewed and placed in front of the two of them.

The two of them picked up the teacups and sniffed the unique tea fragrance that they had never smelled before.

Both of them were full of praise and kept smelling the fragrance of tea.

By this time, Li Baiyao had finished a cup of tea.

He looked at the two who were reluctant to drink and said with a smile:

"My two gentlemen, the beauty of this tea lies in tasting it."

Then, he looked at Duan Yan and said:

"Duan Jia Dalang, thank you for the hospitality."

"May I ask where can I get this wonderful thing called tea?"

Duan Yan nodded and smiled:

"It was a gift from Sanlang of the Fang family when he returned."

"However, I have asked Mr. Sanlang of the Fang family to search for some more gifts for me."

"Also, I heard from Sanlang Fang that this item will be sold soon."

Those who didn't get to drink were shocked when they heard Duan Yan say this.

The lost eyes have divine light.

Since it is on sale, they can buy it and taste it.

Li Baiyao's eyes flickered and a look of displeasure appeared on his face.

He knew Duan Yan's temper.

Not such an ostentatious person.

If I get the tea, I will definitely invite three or five good friends to taste it at home.

Not in front of everyone like this.

He must have said and acted like this in order to publicize this item for Sanlang of the Fang family so that he could sell it later.

moment.

He felt that the tea had lost some of its flavor.

But the next sentence.

Li Baiyao's eyes lit up.

It also makes the eyes of all those who have not tasted it excited.

I only heard Duan Yan say:

"Today at noon, the third son of the Fang family will bring tea to the palace to meet the emperor."

"If Your Majesty likes it, I think there will be many in the palace in the future."

"Lord Li is the Secretary of the Central Secretariat. His Majesty will surely reward you with some money in the future."

As the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, Li Baiyao was no longer so clear about Li Shimin's preferences.

Your Majesty will surely be full of praise for the magic of tea after tasting it.

It may become a tribute in the future.

He actually tasted tea with His Majesty.