"Husband, these are for you to eat!"
Dong Bai held up half a handful of meat skewers and stretched it out in front of Cao Ang, as if she would never give up until Cao Ang reached out to take it.
See this situation.
Cao Ang could only smile helplessly.
While taking it over smoothly, he said angrily: "You girl, who pestered me to buy it before?"
"I ended up buying a lot of them, but they all ended up in my stomach. What a white-faced tiger!"
I heard Cao Angduo's criticism as a joke.
Dong Bai was really like a cat. He came forward and pulled Cao Ang's sleeve while rubbing him in his arms a few times.
Then she said coquettishly, "Husband, I just wanted to taste it. I bought so many for Sister Chan'er and the others."
"But Sister Chan'er and the others don't want to try it, so they can only give it to your husband!"
Cao Ang's free hand gently scraped the tip of Dong Bai's delicate nose, and then pinched it back and forth on the round and tender face like kneading dough.
"We only came out after dinner. Sister Chan'er can't bear to eat. Only you, a greedy little cat, want to buy and taste everything you see."
Speaking of which.
Cao Ang noticed that there was a slight trace of oil stain on the corner of Dong Bai's mouth that had not been wiped off, so he couldn't help but rub it with his thumb.
The touch between the fingertip lines and the delicate skin made both of them feel excited.
Dong Bai even had two red clouds on his face.
"Husband...husband, enjoy it slowly, I'm going to chase Sister Chan'er and the others!"
After that, lift up your dress slightly.
In a flash, he chased ahead, only bringing up bursts of fragrant wind on the tip of Cao Ang's nose.
Looking at the eldest lady's retreating back.
Cao Ang was filled with emotion for a moment.
Arrogant, arrogant, arrogant, this girl who was full of skills in speaking hard, now that she is a woman, she is only coquettish and no longer arrogant.
Even if you occasionally have a tough talk, when you are fighting with yourself, it is more of a coquettish nature, and in the end it is often Xiaobai who softens first.
Such a young lady is so cute!
…
Be reasonable.
The meat skewers in Cao Ang's hands didn't taste very good. Although most of the ingredients used were fresh and tender mutton, the seasonings and other aspects were really far behind.
How can a simple brush with oil and salt be compared to a barbecue dipping sauce that is enough to brush the shoe mats and taste better than the meat?
This simple, greasy and fishy taste was the fundamental reason why Diao Chan and other women refused to taste it after Dong Bai pestered him to buy it.
Think of this.
Cao Ang felt quite regretful as he finished eating the meat skewers three times.
In this era, the timeline is still too early, and many things are still in a semi-primitive state.
For example, among the food sold in the streets and alleys, there is really nothing that can whet one's appetite or be exquisite.
Most of them are simple and practical things like meat skewers and pancakes, and the great ones are some pastries.
Like the candied haws hawked in the streets and alleys that often appear in movies, TV dramas, and literary works, there is not even a trace of them here.
But it’s normal to think about it.
After all, many raw materials were scarce or even non-existent in this era, and the development of commerce was far less developed than in later generations.
Few people will go to great lengths to develop some unique small products.
…
As he watched the lively scene in Puyang City from left to right, Cao Ang kept walking, always staying a dozen steps behind the large army, which was quite pleasant.
Just walked like this for a while.
Cao Ang found that Diao Chan and others stopped in a crowded place with a large crowd inside and outside. He relied on the guards to push aside the crowd, and successfully squeezed into the front row.
Such an appearance made him quite curious.
He couldn't help but quicken his pace and squeezed in.
As far as the eye can see.
Only then did Cao Ang know that this place turned out to be a place for puppet shows.
The so-called puppet show, also known as puppet show, consists of several masters who are proficient in this art and several young apprentices, who use silk threads to manipulate the puppets to perform various movements and add various sound effects.
It can be regarded as a very interesting and ornamental collective entertainment program.
"Bang bang bang..."
There was a sound of banging clappers, which seemed to be a cut-scene signal. Under the light of the bamboo board, the movements of several puppets suddenly changed.
There seemed to be shouts of fighting and killing, and the atmosphere was quite exciting. This made Cao Ang very interested, and he turned to the side and asked.
"Chan'er, which drama is this being played in?"
Diao Chan is obviously half an expert.
Hearing Cao Ang's question, he pointed to the side without even a moment's hesitation.
"My husband came a little late and didn't hear the announcement from the side. This scene is about the champion running thousands of miles to defeat the Hun royal court."
Good guy, it turns out that Huo Qubing is playing the role!
No wonder the dubbing and clappers I heard before had a sense of impassionedness.
…
Cao Ang, who didn't really appreciate it at first, suddenly felt that this puppet show was pretty good.
Just when he was silently admiring it.
Suddenly I heard Diao Chan's whisper.
"If I hadn't seen you on the street today, I would have almost forgotten about it. I should invite someone to perform a performance at my house another day. It can also be regarded as the New Year and let the house go away."
When Cao Ang heard this, he was stunned.
He couldn't help but asked with some curiosity: "Is this puppet show still so effective?"
Diao Chan nodded happily, with a matter-of-fact look on her face, and replied with a slight smile.
"Look, husband, there are so many people around here. In addition to the fun of this puppet show, the most important thing is that it is widely rumored to be able to attract good luck and avoid evil, and has the effect of controlling the house and warding off evil spirits, so everyone is here to get involved in it on New Year's Day. Dip."
Regarding this kind of warding off evil spirits but not warding off evil spirits.
Cao Ang actually didn't care that much.
When evil spirits come, if he recites a few lines from Mao's Selections, he will have to suppress any evil spirits.
What he cares about is that when Diao Chan is out and about, she is always thinking about the big and small things in the house. This hostess is too qualified.
Think about this.
Cao Ang couldn't help but stretched out his hand, played with Diao Chan's forehead a little, and brushed a few strands of hair behind her ears, revealing the exquisite and delicate little ears that were previously covered by the hair.
Then he accidentally pinched the crystal clear earlobe. The soft feeling was slightly cold and full of elasticity, which really made Cao Ang feel comfortable.
"Chan'er, you are really a good helper to me. Thank you for taking care of my house!"
Not just from having my earlobes pinched.
Or because of the approval in Cao Ang's words.
In short, Diao Chan, who has always been quite generous, rarely showed a slightly shy look.
The slightly flushed cheeks and the fiery red coat add a bit more brilliance under the light of the street lights.
"As long as your husband likes it~"
I heard this answer in my ears.
Cao Ang couldn't help but hold Diao Chan's right hand, and at the same time, he couldn't help but think about it in his mind.
In the future, when he takes over the Han Dynasty and ascends to the throne of emperor, he will have to give Diao Chan a high-ranking concubine title.
…
"Bang!"
With another transitional bang.
The drama of the champion marquis defeating the Huns' royal court seemed to have ended, and the puppets had been replaced by other puppets. Cao Ang and others naturally left the puppet show place and continued to move forward.
But maybe he was worried that occupying Cao Ang for a long time would cause dissatisfaction among the other sisters, so after getting out of the crowd.
Diao Chan smiled cleverly, then blinked at Cao Ang, then let go of her hand, trotted forward a few steps, and came to Dong Bai's side.
Cao Ang didn't care about this either.
He just put his hands behind his back and continued to walk forward leisurely.
have to say.
After passing through the streets and alleys where small businesses and hawkers gather, this place full of cultural and entertainment performances is indeed more interesting.
For example, the stage where Cao Ang was standing was actually a Dou Zhiyin performance. To be precise, it should be a cockfighting ring.
There were even several circles of people participating in the betting battle. After collecting the bets, the organizer would give the bettors a piece of bamboo with different markings.
What surprised Cao Ang even more.
The Queen Mother actually showed considerable interest in cockfighting, such a secular entertainment activity.
After everyone else left, the Queen Mother actually stayed with Cao Ang, watching the duel between the two roosters on the stage, as if she was waiting for the result.
…
See this situation.
Cao Ang couldn't help but become interested.
Quietly in the ear of the Queen Mother, she asked in a low voice: "Yingying, you, the Queen Mother, do you still like to watch this?"
Feeling Cao Ang blowing hot air into her ear, the Queen Mother felt a little itchy for a moment.
He couldn't help but shook his head, and then gently scratched it with his fingers as tender as onions.
No one noticed his side.
Then he glanced at Cao Ang with a fox-like wink, and then said softly.
"I'm a serious butcher's daughter. I haven't seen any of these gadgets from the common people."
"When I was a kid, my favorite thing to watch was the lackeys fighting cocks. Sometimes my father's stall happened to be right next to this stand, and I could watch it for a long time!"
In front of his lover.
Queen Mother He did not shy away from her origins at all.
Hear this.
Cao Ang rolled his eyes twice, then pointed to the ring and asked curiously: "Then who do you think can win this match?"
Queen Mother He glanced casually.
"The one with bright feathers and arrogance should be more powerful. After all, fighting cocks are also about momentum, and the weaker one will be beaten accordingly."
When Cao Ang heard this, he couldn't help laughing and shaking his head.
"I think the one with gray feathers and many scars on its body is probably the final winner. After all, its lower body is stable and its body is still full of scars. It is hard to say that it is not a winner."
…
The two hold opposite views.
The Queen Mother blinked her watery and charming eyes, raised her eyebrows as thin as curved hooks a few times, and said with deep meaning.
"In that case, let's make a bet and see who wins and who loses?"
"What's the stakes?"
Queen Mother He reached out and gently grabbed Cao Ang's right arm hanging by his side, and then lightly scratched the back of Cao Ang's hand twice with the tip of her nails.
"If I'm slightly better, then you have to spend the night in my room for the next ten days!"
Cao Ang: "?"
An understatement in tone, yet such harsh language came out.
What can be expected is that once Cao Ang really loses the bet and does not spend the night in his house for ten days, it will cause some trouble in the back house.
But now that we have reached this juncture, there is no reason to retreat.
Cao Ang immediately stepped forward and whispered something in the Queen Mother's ear.
"Yingying, my bet is very simple...by the window...lying down...behind..."
In the second half, due to the interference of the mysterious magnetic field, only some vague words and phrases can be heard.
Anyway, the Queen Mother just finished listening.
He couldn't help but give Cao Ang a roll of his eyes.
"Virtue is all about knowing all these weird tricks. You must beat me first before you talk!"
…………
"Bang!"
With a loud gong sound.
The two roosters on the field suddenly went from confrontation to provocation to each other, and then started fighting fiercely under the roar of the crowd.
Nothing could be seen at first.
But as time went by, brightly colored feathers began to gradually fall from the stage.
The big rooster with brightly colored fur has now become a bald bird. It is no longer as arrogant as before, but has become negative and depressed.
And the opposite of it.
The other one, which seemed to have dull fur and scars, was full of fighting spirit at the moment, flapping its wings and chasing its opponent, pecking and tearing it.
The difference between victory and defeat is obvious.
See this situation.
The Queen Mother did not show any signs of depression after losing the bet. Instead, she lightly covered her fresh red lips with her right hand, acting as if she didn't care at all.
Then he turned around and gently scratched Cao Ang's cheek with his slender fingertips.
"What a great young man, I lost this game. As for the bet I mentioned earlier, whenever you want it, just come to me to cash it in!"
After saying that, he chuckled.
He turned around and drifted away.
Only Cao Ang, who looked confused, was left on the spot.
hiss……
How come I won a gambling battle but didn't feel the joy of victory at all?
And there is always a feeling that no matter whether he wins or loses, he seems to be at a disadvantage. Win or lose, the Queen Mother's baby will make money!
What a living goblin!
…
"Look, everyone, here is a five-baht coin. Now I put a string through the hole..."
Tang Ji and Yin were standing side by side, their faces full of curiosity, staring at the performance on the stage.
It wasn't until Cao Ang walked over from the side that the two people's attention was slightly diverted.
"His Highness turns out to be here at Baixi, which makes it easy for me to find him."
Cao Ang conveniently put his arms around Yin's slender waist and hugged this delicate and frail woman into his arms.
He said to Tang Ji casually.
After letting go of her concern for Cao Ang and the Queen Mother's private matters, Tang Ji no longer harbored any faint hostility when facing Cao Ang.
So faced with Cao Ang's conversation.
The gentle Tang Jishun pointed to the stage and said with a smile: "I have seen all kinds of juggling, singing and dancing among the hundreds of operas before."
"Only the trick in front of me is quite novel, so I stopped to watch it and wasted a little time."
Cao Ang nodded clearly.
With a slight smile on his face, he said smoothly: "Actually, I am also quite good at juggling. If I have the opportunity in the future, I can show it to His Highness."
Hear this.
Tang Ji's beautiful eyes immediately flashed a few times.
He stared at Cao Ang with a slightly complicated look in his eyes.
After a long while.
Then he said softly: "I am looking forward to seeing you in the future."
…
There are many kinds of Baixi.
To put it simply, this kind of performance on stage is magic.
Yes, there were magic performances in the Han Dynasty.
Although there are no sophisticated props or very advanced forms of magic, the level of these magic artists on the stage is not low. Within the limited conditions, they can perform tricks one after another.
Cao Ang admired it with interest for a while.
I don't know if I feel tired or something.
Suddenly he changed his position, reached out from behind, wrapped his arms around Yin's waist, and rested his chin on the crook of her collarbone.
The tip of my nose gently sniffed the fragrance of the hair and the sweet fragrance of the powder on the face, and I just started to admire it.
This made Ms. Yin blush.
She is a shy and timid little girl, let alone someone as big as Tang Ji standing next to her.
Cao Ang's intimate gestures really overloaded her brain, almost turning her into a steam girl.
"Husband...husband~"
After moaning, Yin twisted twice in Cao Ang's arms.
"What's wrong?"
"It's...a little tight!"
There is a slight ambiguity between the words.
Cao Ang couldn't help but laugh.
But he didn't say much, he just obeyed Yin's wishes and slightly relaxed his embrace.
…………
After watching many performances along the way, Cao Ang and others quickly arrived at their destination, the north tower of Puyang City.
Since the houses in the city are relatively dense and mostly made of wooden structures, once the fireworks are set off in the center of the city, it is likely to cause a fire.
So after some calculations.
Cao Ang finally chose to set off fireworks outside the north gate of Puyang City.
Although this puts the people in the south of the city a little far away, fortunately these days there are no super-tall buildings that will block the view.
Moreover, the super-large fireworks themselves fly high into the sky and explode, and they can still be seen clearly from just a distance of Puyang County.
It is currently located on the city gate tower.
Cao Ang is in the middle, while the women are arranged irregularly on his left and right.
"General Cao, you said earlier that there will be a grand scene in Puyang City tonight. I wonder when it will start?"
I heard Princess Wannian's inquiry.
Cao Ang bowed slightly and said with a smile: "Count the time and we can start now. Your Highness just needs to be ready to look up at the sky."
…
Following Cao Ang's order.
Several guards immediately rushed down from the city tower, some galloped towards the outside of the city, and some informed the officers inside the city.
Not long after.
Then I heard the sound of gongs and drums coming and going in the city, and from time to time I could hear officers shouting at the top of their lungs.
Just as people all over the city, under Cao Ang's instructions, were walking out of their houses or taking to the streets, looking up at the sky.
In the wilderness not far away.
Suddenly there was a sharp sound breaking through the air.
"call out!"
Then a light bomb was seen shooting straight into the sky.
"Bang!!!"
After flying for a while, the light bomb suddenly exploded, and hundreds of streams of light were like meteors and fire showers, blooming in the sky with brilliant brilliance.
There are thousands of rays of light and thousands of auspicious colors.
The colorful flames formed one colorful pattern after another in the sky.
The Puyang City shrouded below was reflected like daylight.
…
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Not to mention the tens of thousands of ordinary people in Puyang City, even the queen mother, princess and others standing on the tower at the moment saw such a magical scene.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Cai Zhaoji, who had always been the most calm and elegant person, completely lost her ladylike demeanor at this moment, her red lips slightly parted in shock.
No one has ever seen such a miraculous scene before. It is as gorgeous as the visions recorded in those ancient books and history books.
Jaw-dropping.
And after the first burst of fireworks exploded into the sky, a full 1,087 bursts followed, shooting straight into the sky without any interruption, and the roaring sound never stopped.
Puyang City has truly become a city that never sleeps.
As the fireworks continued to rise into the sky, the shock and horror of the female family members present gradually calmed down.
Instead, just admire it quietly.
To be fair, this scene of endless rays of light and rays reaching into the sky is absolutely gorgeous and colorful, enough to make people enchanted and mesmerized.
This is a scene that the people of the Han Dynasty would never see in their lifetime, but now it has been turned into reality by Cao Ang.
…
More than a thousand giant fireworks.
It would take more than twenty minutes to set off all the fireworks. As the process of setting off the fireworks entered the second half, everyone quietly entered a rather peaceful and peaceful state.
Dong Bai and Diao Chan were leaning on Cao Ang's arms, one on the left and the other on the right, each occupying an arm.
While Cao Ang's left hand passed through Dong Bai's waist, he took advantage of the situation and grabbed Yin's little hand, who was standing on the left side of Dong Bai, holding it and playing with it.
That's not all.
Standing on the right side of Diao Chan is Cai Yan.
After Cao Ang hesitated for a few seconds, he resolutely stretched out his hand.
Taking advantage of Zhao Ji's stunned state and looking up at the sky, she grabbed Cai Yan's hand with lightning speed and held on tightly.
The skin is like gelatin, smooth and delicate.
This was the first time that Cao Ang had direct physical contact with Cai Yan.
Not to mention the senses such as touch.
Psychologically and spiritually, this is definitely a breakthrough.
Cai Yan was quietly enjoying the fireworks.
Suddenly, he felt that his hand was grabbed by someone else. He lowered his head and recognized the perpetrator, Cao Angye.
A look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.
He tried his best to break free, but under Cao Ang's tight grip, he could not move at all.
…
Cai Yan was a little anxious.
But he didn’t dare to make any big moves.
For fear of disturbing Diao Chan and the others, it's really hard to explain.
Without any choice.
Cai Yan could only tilt his head slightly, staring at Cao Ang with his beautiful eyes as warm as water, trying hard to show a fierce look in his eyes, so that Cao Ang would retreat.
In the end, all she got in response was Cao Ang's playful expression.
And in the midst of laughter, those eyes were still as deep as the stars and the sea.
After accidentally meeting Cao Ang's eyes, Cai Yan couldn't help but trembled, and his struggling movements slowly stopped.
Because she keenly sensed an indescribable emotion from Cao Ang's eyes.
It reminded her of many things from before.
Including the words that Diao Chan once said to her, they were strongly reflected in her heart at this moment.
After looking at each other for a few seconds.
Cai Yan quietly turned his head back and continued to return to the way he had looked up at the sky before.
However, Cao Ang still held his left hand tightly and never let go.
…
If we were to say who among the whole audience was watching the situation most clearly, it would have to be the Queen Mother.
Because she was the only one standing behind Cao Ang and the others, she could clearly see some of Cao Ang's small movements.
Tsk!
He is indeed my little husband.
We started playing one to four directly.
If you don't have any ability, you will never be able to pull off such tricks.
Think about this.
The Queen Mother immediately decided to add fuel to the fire.
He quietly took a step forward, put his hands gently on Cao Ang's shoulders, and moved lightly close to Cao Ang.
It makes the so-called one-for-four pattern.
Going up a level again.
…
"Bang!"
As the last light bomb hit the air.
More than a thousand super giant fireworks have been set off completely.
Although the girls on the tower couldn't calm down for a long time, they also woke up one after another.
Afterwards, under Cao Ang's instructions, they all got off the Beicheng Tower and prepared to take a carriage back home.
Only Princess Liu Ping of Ten Thousand Years was still leaning against the crenellations of the city tower, staring blankly outside the city, wondering what she was thinking.
"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"
Hearing Cao Ang's inquiry, Liu Ping woke up from her deep thoughts.
He turned his head, stared at Cao Ang with deep meaning, and then slightly moved the hair on his cheek.
Then he sighed and said: "I am thinking about all the scenes I saw before."
"There are thousands of rays of light in the sky, there are brilliant lights in the city, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. This is truly a scene of a prosperous age!"
"Today, I am more and more certain that Zixiu is indeed one of the few people in today's world who can save the Han Dynasty from danger and save the common people of the world."
He praised Cao Ang without hesitation.
But before Cao Ang could say anything.
Her Royal Highness the Princess shook the robe on her body and then said with helplessness in her tone.
"It's a pity that Zixiu has no intention of me, otherwise it wouldn't be a bad thing if you were the late emperor's son-in-law!"
Say it.
Liu Ping walked down the tower decisively.
I didn't expect any response from Cao Ang.
Looking at the retreating figure of Her Royal Highness the Princess, Cao Ang shook his head helplessly.
Your Highness, Your Highness, you made a miscalculation this time.
We are interested in you, and the intention is not shallow. However, some things cannot be overcome without intention. Everything must serve the great cause.
…………
ps. It was originally posted at 520 yesterday, which happened to be a big scene of family fun, so it was very suitable for the occasion.
But everyone knew it yesterday.
I can only send it today. Fortunately, today is 521. It’s quite appropriate to think about it, hehe!
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