The days when I opened a tavern in Zongwu

Chapter 145: Having more money means being willful

Late at night, a cold wind blows.

If it were in the past, Hanshan City would still be brightly lit except for some special streets and alleys, and maybe the rest of the houses would have their lights turned off early.

But on this New Year's Eve, even though it was already midnight, the entire Hanshan City was still brightly lit.

Even for ordinary people, the inside of the house is made of reeds, pine, and bamboo, and the outside is wrapped in linen or tied into straw handles. They are watered with grease and lit to illuminate the courtyard. The smoke and light are mixed together, and everything is illuminated.

There were even a few children lighting firecrackers accompanied by adults.

As a result, the sound of firecrackers appeared in the sky above the entire Hanshan City from time to time.

In the courtyard.

At the door of the main room, the flame in the stove placed on the table has long been extinguished.

In the iron pot placed on the stove, the bright red soup did not continue to boil.

It's just the residual warmth that still causes wisps of smoke to come out of the pot, and the spicy aroma still echoes in the yard.

backyard.

In the hot spring pool, it was not known whether it was because some agreement had been reached or because she did not want to argue on this New Year's Eve night. At this time, Huang Xuemei did not go to Li Changqing's place to take a bath. Instead, she stayed with Yao Yue, Huang Rong and others as usual. The other side of the pool.

The whole person was immersed in the pool. As the medicine in the pool entered her body, the bruises on Huang Rong's body caused by Yao Yue's training quickly dissipated.

My body seemed to relax at this moment.

After a while, Huang Rong turned to the other side and asked, "Why do you have to take a bath so late today? Is it possible that there is something special about taking a bath on New Year's Eve here in the Ming Dynasty?"

Facing Huang Rong's inquiry, Li Changqing said quietly: "It's nothing special, it's just that it will be more comfortable to take a dip at this time."

"Ok?"

After listening to Li Changqing's words, Huang Rong felt it carefully.

But I didn't feel anything different from before.

"It's nothing different!"

"call out!"

At this moment, a distinct sound suddenly appeared in the sky above Hanshan City.

"boom!"

The next second, a golden firework suddenly bloomed in the sky, illuminating the originally dark sky and imprinting a golden halo on the beautiful faces of Huang Xuemei, Yao Yue and others in the hot spring pool. .

A deafening sound also echoed in the air.

Before the first firework dissipated completely, the second firework appeared in the sky again.

Compared with the previous ones, the second fireworks were more colorful and more beautiful.

Looking at the fireworks in the sky that almost lit up the night sky, several people in the Tangquan Pool were startled.

"fireworks?"

Looking at the fireworks blooming in the sky, several people's eyes flickered.

Huang Xuemei turned her head and looked at the other side of the curtain as if she had thought of something.

"You went out ten days ago just to arrange these fireworks?"

Li Changqing rarely goes out on weekdays.

That is to say, I would go to the tavern every afternoon to look at the store.

Since Huang Xuemei arrived at Li Changqing's home, Li Changqing has gone out only a handful of times.

Considering that Li Changqing arranged to take a bath at this time today, it is not difficult to guess the reason why Li Changqing went out before.

Li Changqing said slowly: "It's New Year's Eve! Naturally, you need to see the fireworks to get the flavor, so I asked people to prepare them."

Li Changqing's voice was so gentle that Yao Yue and Huang Xuemei could imagine Li Changqing's lazy expression in their minds.

And judging from the tone and tone, Li Changqing should still be resting his head next to the pool.

In response, Yao Yue and Huang Xuemei also unconsciously adjusted their postures in the pool. As their bodies were dragged by the water, they floated slightly to the surface of the water, and their backs were resting on the side of the pool.

The cold wind is blowing, the fireworks are bright, and the hot spring pool is filled with the fragrance of wine.

Soaking in the pool, looking at the intoxicating and dazzling fireworks in the sky, several people in the hot spring pool fell silent, quietly immersed in the beauty of this moment.

However, as the wine entered her mouth, Huang Xuemei suddenly felt that something was wrong. The person beside her was Yao Yue, not Li Changqing.

After thinking for a moment, the true energy in Huang Xuemei's body suddenly started to circulate. With a little splash of water, Huang Xuemei arrived directly at Li Changqing's side.

Looking at Li Changqing next to her and the fireworks in the sky, Huang Xuemei's face showed a satisfied smile.

However, Yao Yue on the side clenched her silver teeth.

"This woman!"

During this festive and beautiful time, Yao Yue also wanted to run to Li Changqing's side.

While enjoying the fireworks, you can also take advantage of the opportunity to appreciate your sweetheart.

But it is different from Huang Xuemei.

After all, Yaoyue hasn't taken that step with Li Changqing yet.

Moreover, Lian Xing was still around, so it would not be appropriate to follow Huang Xuemei directly.

A quarter of an hour later, Huang Rong could no longer bear the doubts in her heart as she looked at the fireworks that were still continuing in the sky.

"How many fireworks did you buy?"

Li Changqing responded: "Five hundred taels of gold."

In the previous life, the flavor of the New Year had dimmed, and even fireworks were banned.

This time, if you want to watch it, just watch it to your heart’s content.

Anyway, having more money means being willful.

Huang Rong: "."

At this moment, Huang Rong suddenly had the idea of ​​​​opening Li Changqing's head to see what was inside.

Spending five hundred taels of gold to buy so many fireworks is a lot of money, right?

The moment of youth is often the most shocking. Because it is short, the beauty is more brilliant.

This is also the reason why people can’t get tired of watching fireworks for a long time.

However, because of Li Changqing's willfulness, the fireworks in Hanshan City tonight lasted for nearly a stick of incense.

"The sound of firecrackers eliminates one year old, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu. Thousands of households always replace old talismans with new peaches."

Amid the fireworks that continued to bloom in the sky, everyone in Hanshan City ushered in the new year.

After a while, as the air became calm, several people soaking in the pool got up one after another.

By the time we returned to the courtyard, the aroma of the hot pot had dissipated.

Instead, there was the faint smell of gunpowder after the last cigarette smoke.

It should have a pungent smell, or it might be less unpleasant because of the New Year's Eve festival.

After soaking for so long, several people at this time felt a bit warm all over their bodies.

A feast of fireworks also made Xiao Zhao, who was used to going to bed early in the past, a little excited, not to mention a few other people.

Immediately, while Xiao Zhao and Huang Rong moved out the barbecue grill and started grilling the skewers they had prepared in the afternoon, Li Changqing and others gathered around the stone table in the courtyard to play mahjong.

Stoves and braziers surround the surroundings, so that in the depths of the night, even if these people don't use their true energy to keep out the cold, they won't feel the slightest bit of chill.

The sound of sizzling oil came from the skewers next to it from time to time.

The clash of mahjong and the sound of playing cards also echoed in the courtyard.

The voices of Yao Yue and Huang Xuemei bickering would also sound from time to time. Sometimes there are fireworks set off by some other people in Hanshan City blooming in the sky.

It made this already noisy night even more lively.

At this moment, there was no so-called Jianghu in the hearts of several people. There was only mahjong, barbecue, and other people in the courtyard in front of them.

Until the end of the ugly period.

Xiao Zhao and Huang Rong, who were jumping around outside before, were already drunk.

After sending Xiao Zhao and Huang Rong back to their rooms, Lian Xing also returned to the courtyard.

Smelling the fragrance of flowers and wine reverberating in the courtyard at this time, although several people were speechless, they all felt a slow warmth flowing in their hearts, nourishing and warming a certain place in their hearts.

After a long time, Lianxing suddenly said: "I never thought that one day I would spend New Year's Eve like this."

For Yao Yue and Lian Xing, although the New Year's Eve festival occurs every year, for them, it is just one day out of 365 days a year.

Nothing special.

At this time in previous years, the two of them had either taken a break or were still immersed in practice.

The two women have never found that the smell of fireworks on New Year's Eve can be so comforting.

For Huang Xuemei, enjoying the festive atmosphere on New Year's Eve like today is too long ago.

It has been so long that even Huang Xuemei herself has forgotten the scene of New Year's Eve.

I also forgot the beauty of this New Year’s Eve.

Listening to Lian Xing's words, Li Changqing said slowly: "In the future, there will be more and more days like this."

While talking, Li Changqing picked up his wine glass.

The voice came out, either as a prayer or as a guarantee.

After hearing the slightly lazy words, Huang Xuemei, Yao Yue and Lian Xing also picked up their wine glasses one after another.

As the four people's wine glasses clinked, they all drank the wine in one gulp.

Feeling the wine entering their throats, the four of them had a gentle smile on their faces.

Even Yao Yue and Huang Xuemei felt that they were not so dazzling at this moment when they looked at each other.

However, when Huang Xuemei looked at Yao Yue's provocative eyes, Huang Xuemei immediately realized what Yao Yue meant.

"You don't want to step into his house tonight."

At this moment, Huang Xuemei's pleasant feeling when she saw Yao Yue was torn to pieces in her heart.

He even had the urge to beat Yaoyue up right now.

Li Changqing chuckled in his heart when he saw the two people's eyes clashing again.

Lian Xing on the side was even more moved.

I always feel that since meeting Li Changqing, my sister no longer seems as cold and heartless as before.

Instead, start thinking about yourself.

Not only that.

It was as if everything around me began to become beautiful because of meeting Li Changqing.

Thinking about it, Lianxing couldn't help but glance at Li Changqing.

His eyes showed all his tenderness.

After drinking continuously, compared to before, not to mention Lianxing, even Yao Yue and Huang Xuemei had a few faint blushes on their faces.

As a result, the few people who originally looked like fairies in Guanghan Palace now felt a little more charming.

His eyes swept over the three women in front of him, and the smile on Li Changqing's lips remained for a long time.

The night is already sultry, and with three stunning beauties by your side, it is not only sultry, but even more sultry.

At least at this moment, when Li Changqing's eyes moved on the three of them, he felt that the night was quite intoxicating.

Beijing.

As the imperial city of the Ming Dynasty, how prosperous is it on this New Year's Eve?

It was obviously the end of the Zi period, but the streets were decorated with lights and there was an endless stream of people coming and going.

The sound of firecrackers, firecrackers and fireworks came and went.

It was also in an empty room when this city that never sleeps was singing and dancing.

A middle-aged man sat in front of the book desk, his eagle eyes scanning the letters one after another.

Occasionally he would pick up the brush beside him and sketch on the letter.

However, at this moment, a figure suddenly entered the house from outside the door.

The person who came was tall and slender, but he wore an iron mask on his face, making it difficult to see his true appearance.

"Your Majesty, the twelve constellations have been killed."

Upon hearing this, the pen held by the middle-aged man suddenly hovered in the air.

After a few breaths, the middle-aged man suddenly took off the lamp cover on the table, and then placed a letter in his hand on the candlelight.

As the paper burned, the light from the burning fire reflected on the man's face.

He looks to be in his fifties, with a Chinese character face, a resolute face, and a faint sense of righteousness hovering between his eyebrows.

But in his eyes, there was a gloomy air that persisted.

The beard under his nose is also neatly trimmed.

The precious purple cloth is decorated with four-clawed golden dragons.

The golden crown inlaid with plump pearls glowed with fluorescence under the firelight, making the man's body even more noble and domineering.

If there were other people in the capital court here at this time, they would definitely be able to identify this person at a glance.

The emperor's uncle, the iron and courageous prince, was ignored by Zhu.

When he put the burning letter in his hand into the empty golden bowl and burned it, Zhu Wuwu said in a deep voice: "Who did it?"

"It hasn't been found yet, but except for the Green Snake God Lord, the other eleven people among the twelve zodiac signs died in the Sunset Gorge not far outside Baihua City, and their heads were beheaded and placed on the ground."

"Judging from the wounds on Wei Wuya and others, the people who attacked Wei Wuya and others have very complex martial arts skills, and we can't determine the specific method."

Zhu Wuwang's face darkened.

"After raising the Twelve Stars for nearly ten years, I thought it could be used as a secret move, but now it was suddenly solved, and all the informants in Yihua Palace were pulled out."

"What's the situation over there in the East Factory?"

Knowing the meaning of Zhu Yiyi's words, the man wearing an iron mask responded: "There are always people watching, and there is no new news from Feiying. It doesn't seem like it was done by people from Dongchang, but it is..."

"What is it?"

"On the contrary, Wan Sanqian recently appeared in Hanshan City in the southwest, and someone saw the disciples of Yihua Palace in Hanshan City."

After a moment of silence, the middle-aged man's undeniable words rang out again.

"Go and check, I want to know."

"I obey my orders."

As soon as the voice fell, the masked man circulated his energy and rushed outside.

When he was the only one left in the room, Zhu Wulan thought for a moment, then picked up a pen and wrote on a piece of paper.

After putting down the pen, he rolled up the paper on the table and stuffed it into an iron cylinder, then pulled up the right armrest of the chair and stuffed it into a secret passage.

After a hundred breaths, when Zhu Wuwu pulled up the armrest again, an iron cylinder popped out of the secret passage.

Pulling out the note inside and opening it, the content on it made Zhu Wuwu's eyes narrow slightly.

(End of this chapter)