White tea legend

Chapter 216 Looking into the sea

Fenghuang was preparing to fight Ruiyu when he heard Lu Yu say: "He has already escaped."

Phoenix was stunned for a moment, it was really boring.

The king of birds is useless.

"I have a close relationship with the White Tea Fairy, Mr. Lu Yu, I am sending you to the southeast of Fujian to meet your White Tea Lady. Please leave immediately," said Fenghuang.

Lu Yu bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you very much, King Huang. I just have an unkind request. I want King Huang to bring my friends with me."

As he said that, he glanced at Ji Lan on the ground.

Ji Lan was in a coma, extremely weak, and emaciated.

Her body had been occupied by Ruiyu for so long that it had long since been drained of vitality and turned into a withered form.

Lu Yu couldn't ignore her.

He wanted to take her to Bai Cha's place, let Bai Cha treat Ji Lan, and let Ji Lan recuperate there.

At this time, Mrs. Yao Si said: "Xiangong Lu, please take me with you. Mrs. Baicha saved me, and I haven't thanked her in person yet."

So, the phoenix spread its gorgeous wings and set off carrying Lu Yu, Ji Lan and Yao Si Niangzi.

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Ruiyu's soul is as light as a wisp of smoke, helpless and floating in the sky without knowing its destination.

Just when he was feeling helpless, a majestic Taoist temple suddenly appeared in front of him.

The Taoist temple has green bricks and black tiles, with cornices and raised corners, just like a heavenly palace in a fairyland.

Ruiyu felt some curiosity and yearning in his heart, and was involuntarily attracted to it. Gradually, his soul slowly descended towards the Taoist temple.

Just when he was about to touch the glazed tiles of the Taoist temple, a burst of mysterious power gently enveloped her, leading her through layers of clouds and mist, and finally landed on a Taoist nun in the Taoist temple.

This Taoist nun's name is Taizhen.

He took off his gorgeous phoenix crown and put on a green shirt.

Under the sage's secret order, she left the palace in tears and walked into this quiet Taoist temple deep in the mountains. This move was to avoid public attention and to quell criticism in the palace and rumors among the people.

When he first arrived at the Taoist temple, Taizhen was filled with uneasiness and depression.

During the day, she was required to fast, bathe, learn to recite scriptures, and follow other Taoist nuns to hold lessons and recite. Although she once enjoyed supreme glory as a princess, now she must abide by the rules and live a simple and miserable life.

Between the morning bells and evening drums, Taizhen often sat alone in the simple cell.

Outside the window, there are towering ancient trees, with occasional squirrels jumping on the branches, or mountain birds chirping. These sounds became her only comfort.

She missed all the past, and couldn't help but have mixed feelings in her heart.

She even began to doubt whether she would ever return to the court.

She took up her pen and wrote:
Thinking of Jun is like a full moon, diminishing the brightness every night.

Sit alone in the secluded Huangli, playing the piano and roaring.

This gentleman is a saint.

At night, when silence enveloped the entire valley, Taizhen lay on the hardwood bed, unable to fall asleep.

Her heart seemed to be torn apart. On the one hand, there was attachment to the saint, and on the other hand, there was confusion and fear about her future destiny.

She knew that she could no longer return to King Shou's side, but the sage's favorite was still there, with no future in sight.

In these depressing days, Taizhen also tried to find some comfort. She studied Taoist classics attentively, trying to find the wisdom that transcended the troubles of the world.

She practices calligraphy, and the loneliness and tenacity in her heart are revealed in her pen and ink.

She played the piano and let the music take away some of the sadness.

When will the saint come to take her to the palace for a reunion?

Her heart was full of longing, but she was also afraid of disappointment, afraid that the saint would be ruthless if he was intentional, and afraid that the saint would forget her...

Taizhen was meditating in the quiet room at this time, when he suddenly felt a warm air coming from the top door, straight into the Niwan Palace.

She was startled, knowing that there must be something strange happening. She quickly collected her energy and concentrated her energy, trying to sense the source of this mysterious power. However, the power seemed to be extremely gentle and not aggressive at all. Instead, it made her feel an inexplicable kindness and peace.

At this moment, a melodious melody seemed to ring in Taizhen's ears.

A familiar evil fairy beckoned to her.

"Who are you?" Taizhen asked.

"I am Ruiyu. I have treated your injuries on the wall of Huaqing Palace." Ruiyu said.

Taizhen's heart moved, and she already understood that the person in front of her was the newly descended soul in her body.

She knew very well that her family was about rescuing the souls of the dead so that they could rest in peace, so she said to Ruiyu: "Since God has brought you to me, it is destined. From now on, you and I are one. I am you and you are me. We share the joys and sorrows." ”

After hearing this, Ruiyu's eyes flashed with gratitude. Very good, he has found a host again.

The two souls coexist in the same body and support each other.

From now on, the fate of the Li Dynasty will be rewritten because of them...

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The top of Taimu Mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland. At some point, a simple and quiet courtyard was built here, which has become a scenic spot in the mountains.

This courtyard is built against the mountain, with layers upon layers and well-proportioned layouts. The courtyard has towering ancient trees and lush green leaves, adding a sense of tranquility to the courtyard.

The yard is surrounded by a bamboo fence. The fence is covered with vines, with little flowers blooming and exuding a faint fragrance.

In the center of the courtyard is a two-story wooden building, a pavilion-style building with cornices and antique features.

Downstairs is a spacious stone staircase. Various flowers and plants, such as peonies, peonies, roses, etc., are planted beside the stone steps.

Upstairs is an elegant study room with simple furnishings, bookshelves filled with ancient books, and calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls.

The scenery around the courtyard is picturesque.

To the east is a bamboo forest with emerald green leaves and whirling bamboo shadows.

To the south is a clear stream with gurgling water and moss-covered stones.

To the west is a tea garden with neatly arranged tea trees and lush greenery.

To the north is a pine forest with waves of pine trees like waves of the sea.

The owner of the courtyard is named Bai, so the mansion on the top of the mountain is also called Baiyuan.

People at the foot of the mountain all call the owner of Baiyuan White Snake.

Those who live with White Snake in Baiyuan are all White Snake’s brothers and sisters.

White Snake took her brothers and sisters, selected a piece of fertile land on Taimu Mountain, and began to work hard.

They shoveled the soil, carried water, and planted tea saplings.

The tea saplings gradually grow, and the tender green leaves shine in the sun, like a green ocean.

In the spring, the tea trees sprouted new buds, and White Snake and her brothers and sisters began picking. They shuttled among the tea trees, gently picked the tender green tea leaves, and put them into bamboo baskets. The sun shines on them, and the breeze blows, bringing bursts of floral fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

After picking, the white lady led everyone to start frying tea.

They poured the tea leaves into a large pot and stir-fried them with their hands to heat the tea leaves evenly.

The aroma of fried tea fills the air, making people salivate.

After repeated stir-frying, the tea leaves gradually curl, become green in color, and exude a fresh aroma.

Finally, White Snake and her brothers and sisters cooled the fried tea leaves, put them into exquisite tea boxes, and sold them at the foot of the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain, Changxi County, Quanru Township, looking into the sea.

Wanghaili is located on the coast of the East China Sea, but it is a unique place. The waters here are vast and the fish catch is abundant, so it is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice".

With four distinct seasons, fertile land and fragrant rice, it is indeed a fertile land.

It faces the blue sea to the east, green ridges to the west, stretching fields to the south, and dense forests to the north. With transportation extending in all directions, merchants gathering and goods abundant, it is a veritable commercial center.

What's more, the folk customs are simple, the people are hardworking and intelligent, and they have made a living from fishing and farming for generations, leading to a peaceful and peaceful life.

Bai Cha decided to choose a mansion in Wanghaili as a shop and reopen "Xiangming Yaxu".

On this day, Bai Cha was dressed in plain clothes, holding an oil-paper umbrella in his hand, carrying Xuan Feng, walking on the bustling streets of Wanghaili, looking for a suitable store.

The Wanghai Village is indeed very lively, with an endless stream of pedestrians on the street and a dazzling array of shops, including fish sellers, rice sellers, cloth sellers, medicine sellers... everything.

The white lady walked on the street, attracting passers-by to look at her and marvel at her beauty. She didn't take it seriously and just observed her surroundings carefully.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she saw an empty storefront in front of her, which was perfect for opening a tea shop.

This store is located in the center of the street. It has an excellent location. There is a big banyan tree in front of the door, with lush branches and leaves, blocking out the sky and the sun.

White Snake thought: "This is the right place. It can provide shade from the sun and rain, and it's not far from the sea. It's a perfect place to open a tea shop."

So, the white lady walked into the store and looked at it carefully. Although the store is a bit old, it is spacious and bright, and has a backyard, which is perfect for making and drying tea.

She walked to the backyard and took a look, and found that there were several tea trees planted here. Although there were not many, they were very lush.

The White Snake secretly rejoiced: "This is indeed a feng shui treasured place to open a tea shop."

She and Xuanfeng worked together and immediately decided to buy the store.

So I went to find the store owner.

Seeing a young woman leading a young man, the siblings inquired about the whereabouts of the owner of the store. The neighbors looked strange and refused to say anything.

After asking around a few more times, a kind-hearted fellow finally found a way to remind Bai Cha and Xuan Feng in a low voice: "The owner of this store is a young man named Feng Yuan. His parents died young, so he relies on this store to make a living. If you are well-off, if you can match a young lady and start a family, your life will be good, but..."

The fellow changed the subject, and his expression turned dull.

Feng Yuan happened to take a fancy to a young lady named Xiang Ling from the kidnapper. Feng Yuan cherished Xiang Ling very much. Although he could not marry her through a matchmaker and was just a concubine, he still had to choose a good time and auspicious day to let her marry her to make it official.

However, the kidnapper who pretended to be Xiangling's father sold Xiangling to a rich man named Xue Pan.

Feng Yuan found the escaped Guaizi and the Xue family and came to ask for help, but Xue Pan disagreed. Feng Yuan and his servants tried to seize Xiangling, but Xue Pan ordered his servants to beat Feng Yuan to death.

After Feng Yuan died, the servant received compensation from the Xue family and did not sue the officials. He also inherited Feng Yuan's family property, including this store.

The servant rented out the store, but strange things happened one after another.

"This store is haunted..." the fellow said in a sly voice, making white tea and Xuanfeng, "If you two want to rent a store, you'd better find somewhere else. I can introduce you to someone for only a small introduction fee. , take care that you can rent a good store with good feng shui and abundant financial resources..."

Bai Cha and Xuan Feng: "..."

After saying goodbye to his fellow villagers, Bai Cha took a look at the Feng family's store. The store was gloomy and was located in a bustling downtown area, which was quite out of place.

"Sister, how about we take a look again." Xuanfeng said.

Bai Cha nodded.

The two siblings planned to go back to Baiyuan on the mountain, but they saw a small shop on the street with the words "Lancai Tang" on the signboard.

This is an indigo dye shop.

Bai Cha stepped forward involuntarily, and Xuan Feng had no choice but to follow.

The decoration in the store is simple and simple, with wood as the main element. There is a plaque with the word "Aizen" hanging on the wall, and there are a variety of finished products made with indigo technology: from scarves, tablecloths to clothing, there is a dazzling array of them. .

The air is filled with the faint aroma of plants and earth, which is the unique smell of indigo dye.

At this moment, no one is in the store.

Bai Cha and Xuan Feng walked towards the back of the store curiously.

The back of the store suddenly opened up into a courtyard, and what came into view were the blue lanterns hanging, drying on ropes, and spread out on the table.

Rows of clotheslines stretched across the courtyard, covered with freshly dyed indigo cloth.

Under the sunlight, those fabrics showed deep and light blue levels, as if they were reflections of the sky and the sea, swaying gently in the wind.

Every piece of fabric records the hard work and ingenuity of the blue dyer. The delicate texture and dye drop marks contained in the wrinkles all appear so natural and real.

Different shades of blue combined with natural fabrics reveal a simple yet elegant beauty. There are wooden dye vats and tools on the floor.

The wind blew, and the cloth turned slightly, making a rustling sound.

"Who is it?"

Hearing the footsteps, a woman came out from behind the hanging Lan Lian.

The woman is dressed in a simple and elegant blue dress, like a lotus in the clear waves, unstained by dust. The clothes are not ornately decorated, but the texture is delicate, brushing against the body, just like the green mountains in the distance, subtle and profound.

The woman's face is gentle, her eyebrows are like distant mountains lying horizontally, her eyes are as clear as autumn water, and her smile feels like the spring breeze blowing on her face, making people feel warm.

She walks lightly, as if she has never touched the world, and every movement reveals natural dignity and elegance.

Although the clothing is simple, it does not reduce her natural beauty. Instead, she looks more elegant and refined, like an orchid found in the mountains, which makes people feel respectful.

The woman's hands are those of a blue dyer. Probably due to frequent immersion in dye vats containing indigo, her hands were left with blue spots and dye stains that are difficult to clean.

Probably due to working in the water for a long time and often rubbing against dyes and fabrics, the skin on her hands is not as soft as a woman's, but rough and calloused.

Because the dye penetrates under the nails, the nails appear varying degrees of blue and cyan.

Bai Cha laughed.

There were some tears in the smile.

It turned out to be an old friend.

Sure enough, he is an old friend.

Taimu Empress descended to earth again to experience the sufferings of the world.

In this life, she is still the working woman: Lan Gu.

Bai Cha's heart was warm and his eyes were also warm, and he couldn't help blurting out: "Lan Gu..."

Lan Gu was surprised: "This guest must be visiting Lan Caitang for the first time. How can he know my name?"

Bai Cha suddenly had an idea and said: "Looking at the sea, there is no one within a hundred miles who doesn't know that Lan Gu, your indigo dyeing skills are superb..."

Lan Gu didn't feel embarrassed at all to be flattered by such a big flattery, but accepted it generously and said: "Yes, I am not boasting. My Lan Ran is not only in Wanghaili, but also in the entire Quanru Township and the entire Changxi County. They are all one-size-fits-all, so would you like to buy some, madam?”

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The road up the mountain is winding, sometimes wide and flat, sometimes narrow and steep.

Xuanfeng's forehead was covered with sweat, and his breathing became rapid. Every breath he took seemed to be fighting against the thin mountain air.

He looked down at the pile of heavy blue cloth in his arms and complained: "Sister, why did you buy so many? She is Lan Gu now, a mortal, and she is not Tai Lao Empress. We are so fawning over her. She doesn’t remember either.”

Bai Cha tapped Xuanfeng's forehead: "You bird, when did you become so philistine? It is precisely because she is a mortal now that she needs our care even more. Have you forgotten Lu Yu?"

Xuanfeng stopped talking.

Miracle doctor Lu Yu is now a mortal and needs their care.

But, where is the miracle doctor Lu Yu now?

"Bixia Yuanjun said, be patient and don't be impatient. We will always meet when we should meet." This time, Bai Cha was calm.

Suddenly Xuanfeng screamed: "Sister, look at Bai Yuan!"

On the top of the mountain, Baiyuan was ablaze with fire. Bai Cha was stunned for a moment, and then turned into two beams of light together with Xuan Feng, flying towards the top of the mountain.

Happy May Day, dear ones. Continue to support me.