jdhmnovel Chapter 222 Inquiring at the Teahouse
Chapter 222 Inquiring at the Teahouse
Yu Wan gently took the hand of the Duchess of Anguo.
She whispered, "Mother, things have come to this point. Our most urgent task is to find out the truth. We can't let my cousin suffer this injustice for nothing."
"But this matter..." Lady Anguo was filled with worry, "How can we investigate such a thing so openly? Your cousin has already suffered such misfortune. If this matter is made public, how will others view her? How will she face herself in the future?"
Yu Wan said, "There's no need for a big investigation, Mother. Don't worry, Yun Shang and I already have a plan."
Upon hearing this, Lady Anguo's eyes flashed with surprise. After a moment of contemplation, she slowly nodded.
"Alright, since you already have a plan, I won't interfere any further."
"If there's anything you need Mother's help with, just let Granny Yu come find you."
Yu Wan smiled and affectionately took the arm of the Duchess of Anguo, saying softly:
"Mom is so good. With your support, I have even more confidence."
Lady Anguo was startled by her intimate gesture, but then a warm feeling welled up in her heart, as if her heart were immersed in a honey pot, sweet and delightful.
Her daughter is finally willing to be close to her!
……
"Miss...Miss? What are you thinking about, Miss?"
Inside the carriage, Xizhu called out several times, but Yu Wan seemed not to hear her. She just stared blankly at the carriage curtain, her eyes empty, as if she were in a trance.
Xizhu raised her voice again, "Miss, where are we going today?!"
Yu Wan seemed to wake up from a dream. She first looked at Xi Zhu blankly, and then slowly replied, "Oh, oh, let's not go to see Miao Hong today. Let's go to Jinglu Teahouse first."
Xizhu nodded and asked curiously, "What were you thinking about so intently just now, Miss?"
Yu Wan lowered her eyes and said softly, "I was thinking about my cousin."
Actually not.
Just now, she kept replaying in her mind the scene of her clinging to the arm of the Duchess of Anguo and acting coquettishly.
She never expected to do such a thing.
In her original world, she had never experienced family affection.
But after transmigrating into the book, he felt it in Shen Shi, Yun Xi, and the Duchess of Anguo.
Especially in the past two weeks, the Duchess of Anguo, who is not controlled by the 'plot line', has truly treated her like a precious jewel.
They cared about her every need, from food and clothing to shelter and transportation, at all times.
They never interfered with anything she did. If she wanted to go out of the mansion to play, they would have Granny Yu send her pocket money every day. They would not ask her what she did outside, but only whether she had enough money.
She no longer interfered in the matter between her and Yun Shang.
When she first read the original novel, she felt that the Duke of Anguo and his wife treated the original owner of the body extremely well.
Even though the original owner's reputation was later ruined, the two never gave up on her.
Only now, experiencing it firsthand, do I realize that this feeling is even more profound than described in the book.
She seemed to be finding it increasingly difficult to accept this world as a fictional world within a book.
The carriage swayed and rattled as it arrived at Jinglu Teahouse.
Xizhu lifted the carriage curtain and glanced inside, then whispered, "Miss, we've arrived."
Yu Wan gathered her thoughts and glanced outside.
Jinglu Tea House is bustling with people, including many young women.
Yu Wan whispered, "The tea at Jinglu Teahouse might be problematic. Once inside, don't drink the tea, and don't leave my side. Just be flexible and adapt to whatever comes your way."
Xizhu nodded with a serious expression.
Yu Wan had the coachman stop the carriage in the open space outside Jinglu Teahouse, and then led Xizhu into the teahouse.
The overall color scheme of Jinglu Teahouse is dominated by calming dark brown, soft beige and refreshing emerald green, which has a unique charm and fully demonstrates its simple elegance and tranquility.
The first floor is neatly arranged with about a dozen huanghuali tables and chairs, each separated by curtains, but if one is willing to peek inside, one can still see what's inside.
There are approximately six private rooms on the second floor. The doors to these rooms are heavy wooden doors, and the window screens are made of opaque material, providing excellent privacy.
However, it seemed that there were no guests coming and going upstairs.
Yu Wan pulled Xi Zhu to an empty seat and called the waiter to order a pot of tea.
After the waiter brought the tea, before Yu Wan could ask any questions, he said warmly, "Miss, you look unfamiliar. Is this your first time visiting our Jinglu Teahouse?"
With a faint smile on her face, Yu Wan replied, "This is my first time here."
The teahouse waiter beamed with pride, saying, "That young lady certainly made the right choice coming today."
"Our Jinglu Tea House's signature tea is Wuqing tea, the finest tea produced in Yunwu Mountain. The water used to brew the tea is taken from the sacred spring of Yunwu Mountain. The water is clear and sweet, which complements the tea perfectly, resulting in a mellow and unforgettable flavor."
"The aroma and taste of this tea are unmatched by any other brand."
The waiter went on and on about his introduction.
Yu Wan took a light sniff of the tea aroma and said casually, "It sounds good, but with this teahouse doing so well, can the tea supply keep up?"
Yu Wan took a light sniff of the tea aroma and said seemingly casually, "It sounds good, but with this teahouse doing so well, can the tea supply keep up?"
The waiter chuckled: "Don't worry, young lady. Our teahouse has a powerful backer, and the tea garden is our own, so supply is naturally not a problem. Moreover, our teahouse has some exclusive tea-making secrets, which is why Jinglu Teahouse can stand out in the capital."
Yu Wan's heart skipped a beat, and she praised, "So the owner behind Jinglu Teahouse is so capable. May I ask who this important person is?"
The waiter did not show any unusual expression upon hearing this, as if he was often asked this question.
He replied with a smile, "Our boss said that doing business also requires maintaining a sense of mystery, so as to capture the hearts of customers and attract them to come back often."
"Our boss comes to the teahouse from time to time. If you're curious, young lady, you might as well come a few more times."
The teahouse waiter's words neither offended the customer who asked the question nor revealed any information about the teahouse owner's identity.
The secrecy was kept quite tight.
The more they try to create an air of mystery, the more problematic the Jinglu Teahouse becomes.
Yu Wan and Xi Zhu sat in the teahouse for a while longer.
The teahouse waiter had clearly been instructed not to utter a single word he shouldn't, and no matter how Yu Wan probed, the waiter was able to skillfully deflect the questions.
Asking too many questions would arouse their suspicion, so Yu Wan had no choice but to go back first.
No sooner had she left than a woman dressed in fine clothes walked into the teahouse.
After scanning the teahouse with her eyes, the woman headed straight for the second floor.
Not long after, the waiter who had just greeted Yu Wan also went upstairs to the second floor.
Inside the private room, the waiter respectfully said to the woman, "Master, there was a young lady who kept trying to find out about you."
The woman was around thirty years old, extremely beautiful, and very well-maintained. All the things she wore were of considerable value, and she had an extraordinary air about her; it was clear at a glance that she was either rich or noble.
She gently put down her teacup, a meaningful smile curving her lips.
Her voice was soft and sweet: "Oh? Which family's daughter are you?"
After a moment's thought, the waiter replied, "It seems to be the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family, who was recently found."
The woman frowned slightly, her voice turning colder, "The people from the Duke of Anguo's mansion... is there anything else unusual about her? Have she had her tea?"
The waiter frowned and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I did drink the tea."
Hearing this, the woman's serious expression lessened, and she waved her hand, saying, "Then it's alright. I suppose it's just that the young girl is very curious."