Otoharu

Chapter 437
Jiang Youzhi was displeased by what his niece said, and muttered, "My poems are not sour at all." He felt that his brother-in-law's poems were more sour.What's more, what is meant by "what to see", all those who have nothing to see can see the sky and run outside the cabin without going back to the room.

Li Meier didn't care about her uncle, she peeled the oranges for Jiang Shanqing thoughtfully, and said, "Brother Shanqing, you can eat some oranges, but you can't learn from my uncle and father and keep writing some sour poems."

Jiang Shanqing was amused by the talk, took the orange and said, "I also wanted to do it, but my poem can only be regarded as mediocre, so I won't make a fool of myself."

"No way, I think Brother Shanqing's poems are the best." As Jiang Shanqing's little fan girl, Li Meier would praise her no matter what.

Jiang Youzhi felt so sour without eating oranges, thinking that he should find a wife soon, otherwise it would be too uncomfortable to watch the juniors show affection all the time.

After the boat traveled for a few more days, the water slowed down, and the seasickness of the uncle and nephew was slightly relieved.

Now that he is no longer seasick, he is in the mood to enjoy the scenery. At this moment, Sun Zhongyuan also invites a few people to go to the deck every day to study and learn. Sometimes he also composes poems in front of the river. Jiang Xinshui, cooking tea, cooking wine, etc., that's called being particular.

A bunch of them got together, and Li Meier naturally wouldn't go there to join in the fun, but she was noncommittal about Jiang Xinshui, "I read in the book that there are many good springs in the capital, and the most famous one is Wanmei Spring in Yuquan Mountain. When the plum blossoms bloom in early winter, the spring water has the fragrance of plum blossoms. Not only is it good for making tea, but plum blossom soup is also a must.”

Mrs. Li said, "Didn't you say that all the spring water in the capital is sold for money?" Li Qingqing said it when he wrote a letter before, it is very precious.

Li Meier knew more about it, and smiled, "The spring water in the capital, the highest-grade imperial spring, is for the royal family. It is a sin for ordinary people to drink it. Grandma, you said that buying water is selling water. The shop in the village sends the freshest spring water home early in the morning every day. This requires a foot trip. There are big families who generally don’t buy this water, and send their servants to fetch it every day. "

"Tsk tsk, this capital city is extraordinary, even the water is different from other places." Mrs. Li sighed again, wondering if she would be able to drink this precious water in the future.

Li Mei'er seemed to see what Li Lao Niang was thinking, and said flatteringly: "Grandmother, don't worry, when I get to the capital, I will fetch water for you and make tea for you."

Mrs. Li smiled when she heard this, and felt that all these years were finally worthless.

Halfway through the itinerary, Sun Zhongyuan invited the Li family's family over for a banquet. Because these days Li Yan and Sun Zhongyuan often drink tea, drink and chat together, they have a good relationship, so they agreed.

Li Mei'er didn't want to go at first, but Mrs. Li, Mrs. Jiang and the others all went, and it seemed too impolite for her not to go alone.Thinking about being accompanied by family members anyway, I went too.

Sun Zhongyuan's banquet was very rich in dishes, even though it was on the boat, it was no worse than when he was on the shore, and the chefs on the boat were obviously skilled, even better than the chefs at Baiweilou.At least Li Meier felt that she was absolutely inferior.

Mrs. Li ate very happily. There were many dishes on the table that she liked, so Li Meier focused on helping Mrs. Li prepare the dishes.Seeing Mrs. Li eating happily, Sun Zhongyuan also put her favorite dishes in front of her, and chatted with her, "Old lady, is this your first time going to the capital?"

Mrs. Li knew that this kid was of unusual status, so she wiped her mouth and replied with a very appreciative face: "Yes, if it wasn't for the fact that my son is going to be a Jinshi, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to go in this life."

"Old lady, you have such a blessed face, you will be blessed in the future. If you go to the capital for the first time, don't forget to visit the Tanzhe Temple. It is the most efficacious temple in the capital. Your Majesty often goes there." They burn incense there." Sun Zhongyuan said with a smile.

When Mrs. Li heard this, she became very interested and asked, "Where is this Tanzhe Temple?"

"On the Yuquan Mountain in the capital city, there is Wanmei Spring on the mountain. There are many plum blossoms planted beside the spring, which is also a great scenery." Sun Zhongyuan glanced at Li Meier without any trace while talking, and continued, seemingly unintentionally, " When you arrive in the capital, the plum blossoms will almost be in bloom, so don't miss this good time to enjoy the plum blossoms, my family has another courtyard on Yuquan Mountain, if the old lady is free, it would be great to come and enjoy the plum blossoms."

Mrs. Li only thought that Sun Zhongyuan was being polite, and she didn't take his invitation too seriously, and said with a smile, "Mr. Sun, you are too polite."

Sun Zhongyuan only said a few words to be polite, then smiled and said nothing more.

This meal was a feast for the guests and the host. Mrs. Li said to her son and daughter-in-law when she went back, "Although Mr. Sun is a son from a wealthy family in the capital, he looks very friendly. You are not like those rich and powerful families." The young master's eyes grow on the top of his head."

"Is it different from person to person? We haven't seen many wealthy families, but the Sun family is really good. Those who are arrogant don't have much background. The Sun family seems to be different. The old Lu family The wife is also kind, after all, it is a century-old family, how can it survive for a hundred years without some skills." Jiang said with a smile.

Mrs. Li thought so deeply, and she didn't avoid those aristocratic families in the capital as much as before.

Mrs. Li has always been an acquaintance. During the days on the boat, she has become acquainted with the old nuns of the Sun family, and occasionally asks them about the capital.

Mrs. Jiang would often bring a pair of twins to accompany Mrs. Li to listen. This day, she couldn't help asking, "Is there a lot of noble people in the capital?" It is still unimaginable how far away, how rich and how high.

One of the old mothers gave a thumbs up and said, "If you want to talk about a nobleman, the emperor is like this. The place where the emperor lives is magnificent! Just be careful when you go, you would rather bow your head and suffer a small loss than fight for your morale. But! Once I saw a gentleman from other places, who looked good in clothes, went out and ran into the car of a nobleman, and was knocked out of his teeth. Yes, I didn’t have any discernment in the capital, so I slapped the waiter twice in the restaurant. Who knew that the restaurant was the capital of Mr. Shi Lang’s family, and the young man was the cousin of the third uncle who was in charge of the second steward of Mr. Shi Lang’s house. The grandson of my brother's fourth aunt's grandma's family, this is not bad! I lost money and gifts and suffered crimes."

(End of this chapter)