Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

Seeing Huaizhu calling him, Anan naturally didn't want to talk to her any more, so he lied, smiled awkwardly, bowed to her and wanted to leave: "Aunt Yu asked me to go to the back mountain to deliver some wine to Uncle Jue."

Even though she was showing kindness to him, Anan couldn't talk to her calmly. Every time he saw her like this, Anan only felt more ugly and jealous.

Huaizhu held her back and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I just made matcha, come and try it."

Anan couldn't refuse, so she went over and sat with her. She didn't know why, but when she saw Huaizhu's gentleness, she felt ashamed of her "bad behavior" yesterday. She was unable to speak for a moment and just took the tea and sat down.

"Yunyu doesn't like matcha either." Huaizhu smiled faintly when he saw her holding the tea bowl motionlessly.

Anan put down the wine pot in his hand, held the tea bowl with both hands, took a sip, and whispered: "The tea is rich in aroma and smooth in the mouth. It tastes good."

"I'm glad you like it. Finally, someone will appreciate my craftsmanship." Huaizhu was happy and added a little carbon into the stove with tweezers. It didn't seem like a joke.

The more tolerant Huaizhu was, the more uneasy Anan became. She lowered her head and sipped the matcha in her hand, feeling mixed emotions.

"When I first met Yunyu, he was just like you and didn't like to talk. He would sit there all day long." Huaizhu looked at her and smiled, brushing the tea powder with graceful and skillful movements.

Anan felt an irresistible sense of guilt and his scalp went numb. He was unable to utter a word and could only hold the tea bowl and drink tea.

"Okay, okay, I'll pour you another bowl!" Huaizhu saw that she had been holding the tea bowl and drinking it until the bottom was empty, so he smiled at her.

Anan placed the tea bowl on the table and said slowly, "Thank you for the tea, young lady. I should have had a few more bowls, but I haven't finished my work yet, and I'm afraid I'll delay the party."

"Miss Nan!" Huaizhu called her in a low voice when he saw her getting up to leave.

Anan wished he could grow wings and fly away, but he had to stop and look at her.

"Anan, you are so beautiful." Huaizhu's smile at this moment was one of pure appreciation, without any contempt, without any concealment, and even a little envy.

Anan subconsciously pulled her collar up further. Even though she had raised her collar as high as possible before going out today, she was still worried that the "bad thing" that happened last night would be revealed in front of her. She really didn't want Huaizhu to get hurt.

She knew very well that not all girls were as willful and selfish as she was. Huaizhu was well-educated in a place like Xianyuntai. She was well-educated in her bones and even knew how to treat the girls around her lover well. At least, with Huaizhu by his side, it was much more appropriate than her.

Anan looked at her and felt ashamed of himself, so he said sincerely: "Young lady, you are as pure and elegant as a chrysanthemum in autumn, and you are truly beautiful."

Huaizhu bit her lips lightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she saw a few servants passing by, so she smiled and said to her, "Since you are here to do something for Aunt Yu, go quickly. We sisters will have plenty of time to chat later."

After saying that, Huaizhu turned back to the stone table, picked up the tea brush again, and made tea again, following the same procedures. Xiaofu was light and cheerful, like a deer leaping in the woods, while Huaizhu's movements were gentle and smooth, like the depth of still water, bringing with them the joy of a peaceful life that was refreshing.

Anan stood there for a while, smiled bitterly, and turned to go to the back mountain.