After lunch, the women dined in the old lady's courtyard. Once the meal was finished, Daohua led several young ladies to the back garden.
In the Jiao Pavilion, the maids had already hung the drapes and lit the charcoal brazier.
Zhou Jingwan said without any reserve, "Quickly bring out your good tea, and let me show you a thing or two."
Daohua laughed, "Oh, you've learned to brew tea now?"
Zhou Jingwan, with a look of grievance, said, "My mother confined me to learning for over a month. Even if I were slow, I should have learned by now."
Daohua said, "Then we'll have to have a good tea tasting session later." With that, she signaled for Wang Manman to fetch the tea leaves and tea set, then led Yang Xiujun, Yan Yunxi, and the others to take their seats.
Zhou Jingwan lifted her chin proudly, "Just watch."
Yan Yile said with a smile, "Sister Zhou, my third sister is also learning tea brewing and tasting from Madam. Why not have a little comparison between you two later?"