In the time of Xu, Qinjiazhuang, Lantian County.
Qin Ming originally planned to set off only about thirty fireworks tonight, but later he saw everyone looking like they were still unfinished.
After the fireworks were set off, everyone did not go back to sleep. Instead, they all looked at me eagerly. His expression was like that of a child begging his parents to set off more fireworks during the Chinese New Year.
Qin Ming really couldn't bear to drive them back to sleep, so he asked Qin Da and the others to go to the warehouse to get them twice, and set off more than sixty fireworks in total twice.
The fireworks were set off until Xu Shi. After Qin Ming promised everyone that the fireworks would continue to be set off in the mansion after dinner tomorrow, everyone reluctantly left Qin Ming's courtyard.
Qin Ming, who had been tired for a day, took a comfortable bath under the service of Xiao Qingwan and Si She, and all the fatigue from his body seemed to be washed away.
After taking a shower, Qin Ming carried Xiao Qingwan back to his room as usual.
The two of them were lying on the quilt. Qin Ming's left hand was holding Xiao Qingwan's thin waist, and his right hand was constantly measuring Xiao Qingwan's height.
I don't know if the food in the house has been better than before recently, but Qin Ming feels that Xiao Qingwan seems to have grown taller and her figure is plumper than before.
It was too cold in winter, so Qin Ming couldn't lift the quilt to see, so he could only keep measuring back and forth with his hands.
Xiao Qingwan lay in Qin Ming's arms with a blushing face, her whole body was honest and did not dodge.
He only occasionally glances at Qin Ming secretly with his beautiful peach blossom eyes.
Ever since she was sold to the Qin Mansion when she was eight years old, she has been Qin Ming's personal maid. To her, Qin Ming is not only her son, but also the person she has always liked since she was a child.
She has no pursuits, she just hopes to be with Qin Ming for the rest of her life.
After a while, Qin Ming finally confirmed that Wan'er had indeed grown taller.
Lowering his head, he saw Wan'er's face flushed, clinging to his arms, her long eyelashes trembling back and forth under the moonlight.
He turned over skillfully, and under Xiao Qingwan's somewhat surprised gaze, he lowered his head and kissed her lips.
...
Xu Shi, the Imperial Palace, the Zhengdian Hall
Li Shimin dismissed the eunuch who came to report.
Empress Changsun stood up with a smile, saluted Li Shimin and said:
"Concubine, congratulations to Your Majesty."
Li Shimin laughed, stood up and helped Empress Changsun up, and then said with a smile:
"It is indeed a happy event. I really didn't expect that the gift from that boy Qin Ming could bring such benefits. That boy is really my lucky star."
Queen Changsun also smiled and nodded when she heard this, then she thought about it and continued:
"Erlang, I think all the people who saw the fireworks tonight will think that they are auspicious things sent by God to the Tang Dynasty."
"Then we can send people to Qin Mingna tomorrow to bring back some fireworks. On the New Year's Day, we can set off some fireworks in front of Tai Chi Hall so that more people in Chang'an can see it."
"I believe that more people will see it and believe that this is the auspiciousness and blessing given to the Tang Dynasty by God. In this way, the people will also believe that the Tang Dynasty will get better and better, and it will also increase in number The prestige of His Majesty and the imperial court.”
"More importantly, Erlang, you have recently rectified some corrupt officials in the court. At this time, there is auspiciousness. Erlang can use this to say that God is praising His Majesty for your merits."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he heard this. He smiled and took Queen Changsun into his arms, kissed her on the face, and then said:
"Ms. Guanyin, you are indeed my virtuous wife. As you said, let Yuechan take some New Year's gifts to the Qin Mansion tomorrow."
Queen Changsun nodded when she heard this, then stood up and said:
"Well, I will make arrangements soon."
Li Shimin pulled Queen Changsun onto his lap, held her in his arms, and then whispered in Changsun's ear:
"Mr. Guanyin, we can make arrangements tomorrow. Let's get down to business now, right?"
After saying this, Li Shimin stood up, hugged Queen Changsun, and walked towards the bedroom.
After a while, the creaking of the bed was heard in the dormitory.
...
In the fifth year of Zhenguan, on the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Mou Shi, Chang'an City, Zhuque Gate
At this time, the front of Zhuque Gate was already full, waiting for ministers to go to court.
What is different from the past is that today's Zhuque Gate is very lively, and the ministers are not hiding in their carriages as usual.
Instead, they gathered together in twos and threes, talking about what happened last night.
A middle-aged man wearing a purple official robe asked another middle-aged man wearing a scarlet official robe:
"Shilang Zhang, did you see the auspiciousness above the palace last night?"
Zhang Shilang, who was wearing a scarlet official robe, replied:
"Yes, that scene was so shocking that I may never forget it in my life. The colorful brilliance lit up the entire sky in an instant. This must be another blessing from God to the Tang Dynasty."
Of course, many officials present were happy for the auspiciousness coming from heaven, but there were also some officials who looked ugly after hearing about this incident.
Officials from the two aristocratic factions who looked unhappy discussed in a low voice:
"Wang Shizhong, in your opinion, will Li Shimin use this matter to continue to review the accounts of various ministries?"
In the dark night, another official thought for a while after hearing this, and then said:
"You don't need to be nervous, Mr. Cui. I think Li Shimin will not continue to pursue it. At most, he will use this to praise himself. Now I am very curious about how he did last night's scene."
Cui Shilang asked puzzledly:
"Isn't what I saw last night auspicious?"
In the dark night, Wang Shizhong rolled his eyes and said with some hatred:
"What are you thinking about? There is no auspiciousness in this world. It's just a trick used by those in power to deceive the people."
Cui Shilang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then looked at the black figure in front of him with admiration and said:
"You are still well-informed and the younger generation admires you."
Tatsuki
The sky gradually turned white, and people appeared one after another on the streets of Chang'an City.
Among them, in the two dozen or so markets closest to the palace, people stood on the streets in twos and threes. From time to time, someone would point to the sky above the palace and tell the neighbors vividly. He was talking about something auspicious that happened in the sky above the palace yesterday.
...
Chenshi, Lantian County, Qin Mansion.
Qin Ming got dressed early in the morning under the service of the maid, left the house, and started his daily "morning run".
What made Qin Ming feel a little strange was the dealer he met on the road today. They all gathered together in twos and threes, whispering something.
When he passed by them, people would salute him from time to time, and the eyes they cast on him were filled with envy and reverence.
Until he returned to the mansion, Qin Da reported to him the situation in Zhuangzi last night. Only then did Qin Ming understand why the bankers looked at him like that.
While Qin Ming felt funny in his heart, he also lamented that people in this era are really lacking in knowledge and there are too many people who believe in ghosts and gods.
This made him more determined to establish a school.
