Even so, it is still an exaggerated figure. They can make a thousand fireworks in half a month, and just the two of them can't finish it. Even when the palace comes to order during the Chinese New Year, it is always two or three months in advance. That's it. , and you have to count the inventory that the two masters and apprentices make in their free time, which is barely enough.
Old man Zhong seemed to have read through Xiao Zhong's thoughts and said
"It's okay. In the inventory we made in the first half of the year, there should be hundreds of ten-ring ones. They were originally prepared for the palace during the Chinese New Year. Let's take them out now for emergencies."
Xiao Zhong nodded, it seems that the second half of this year will be very busy.
But at this moment he suddenly remembered another thing and said
"Then Master..."
Old man Zhong understood and said
"Don't worry, Master Dongxi left a copy for you."
After saying that, Old Man Zhong patted his head.
"You silly boy, you just know how to please your sweetheart. Master has been busy for a long time without saying a word of concern."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhong scratched his head shyly, lowered his head and said
"Master, I was wrong."
Old man Zhong nodded slightly and said
"Come in and get to work."
In the evening, Chang Sheng left the palace and returned to the city lord's mansion.
"City Lord, you are back!"
Xiao Taohua looked at Chang Sheng, ran forward happily, and hooked Chang Sheng's arm.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Chang Sheng felt Xiao Taohua's strange gaze and asked with a smile.
Little Taohua smiled mysteriously, glanced out with her big watery eyes, stood on tiptoes, and whispered into Chang Sheng's ear secretly
"That little guy is here again."
Chang Sheng's eyes froze, then he chuckled and patted Xiao Taohua's head.
"At such a young age, why are you like those idle ladies in the mansion next door, so eager to inquire about trivial matters?"
Little Taohua yelped in pain.
Chang Sheng asked again
"he's gone?"
Xiao Taohua said
"Kicked away by the strict housekeeper."
Chang Sheng paused and said
"Then I won't go back home yet. I'll go see Xiao Zhong."
After she finished speaking, she felt her arm being pulled. When she turned around, she found that Xiao Taohua had stopped where she was, holding her arm and looking at her blankly.
"City Lord, you don't really like him, do you?"
Chang Sheng looked at her with a half-smile and said
"What are you talking about? He is the only good friend I have made since I came to the capital. It seems that we haven't seen each other for a while."
Little Peach Blossom pointed to the sky
"City Lord, it's getting dark today, why don't we go tomorrow."
But just when Xiao Taohua and Chang Sheng were looking towards the horizon, the horizon suddenly shone brightly.
"Phew!" "Pah!"
First there were two sounds, and then a dazzling firework exploded in the sky. Countless silver spots with sparks formed a huge blooming silver flower in the night sky.
"So lovely!"
Little Peach Blossom's eyes are filled with fireworks.
Chang Sheng smiled slightly, and looking at the fireworks, she knew who set them off.
"Does it look good?"
In the distance, Xiao Zhong ran over sweating profusely, looked at Chang Sheng, and said breathlessly.
Chang Sheng looked at him in surprise, obviously not expecting that he would come back again.
The silver flowers on the horizon reflected Chang Sheng's cheeks red. She smiled like a flower and nodded slowly.
"very nice."
The little clock suddenly jumped up
"But I will make a firework for you a hundred times more beautiful than this in the future. It will amaze everyone in the capital. It is the most magnificent and dazzling firework!"
Xiao Zhong excitedly told about his dream, Chang Sheng just listened quietly and did not want to disturb him.
In Chang Sheng's eyes, the little Zhong in front of her is not what she once wanted to live, simple, pure, full of dreams and freedom.
"Little Taohua, go get a bowl of tea. He must be thirsty."
Chang Sheng looked at Xiao Zhong with a smile and ordered.
After a while, Xiao Taohua brought a bowl of tea.
"Drink some water first."
Chang Sheng smiled.
Xiao Zhong shook his head and said with a naive smile.
"It's too late, I should go back. I came to see you. I heard that you went to the palace, and I was worried."
Chang Sheng said with a smile
"Xiao Zhong, thank you."
Xiao Zhong left with satisfaction. Today's efforts were not in vain. His sweetheart saw the fireworks he specially made for her.
"This boy"
Unknowingly, Yan Sihai walked up to Chang Sheng, and the two of them looked at Xiao Zhong's leaving back.
"Quite stubborn."
Yan Sihai smiled and then said
"Did you think of Xi'er again?"
There was a moment of silence, and Chang Sheng's eyes dimmed.
"They're just as stubborn."
Yan Sihai frowned and said
"If you don't like him, you can tell him directly."
Chang Sheng smiled slightly
"It doesn't matter whether I like him or not."
Yan Sihai asked
"Then what's important."
Chang Shengdao
"I'll kill him."
Yan Sihai's expression changed. Although Chang Sheng had never said it, what he could be sure of at this moment was that Zhou Xier's death had a great impact on her.
He didn't know what to say. As someone who has been in the world for decades, he has seen this kind of life and death countless times, but Chang Sheng has not yet. Even though she followed Chang An and experienced such a cruel world three years ago, But Zhou Xier is different from others. This is the first time she has faced the departure of people around her.
As children of Jianghu, an emotion that everyone must experience is called powerlessness.
But at least, the appearance of Xiao Zhong made Chang Sheng return to his former cheerful self.
Patted Chang Sheng on the shoulder
"Go back, old man, I'm starving."
Chang Sheng rolled her eyes at him, and then the two of them walked back to the house.
At the moment when the gate of the City Lord's Mansion was closed, on the empty and silent Taiyang Road, a black figure suddenly jumped down from a high place. His face was covered and his face could not be seen clearly, but his eyes were fixed on the little clock that was far away.
Then, his eyes narrowed slightly, he jumped up and followed Xiao Zhong in the direction he left.
Xiao Zhong had no idea that someone was following him. At this moment, he was still immersed in joy.
At this time, the sky was completely dark. Because the fireworks shop was very close to Changming Lake, he often walked along Changming Lake. The lakeside was quiet at the moment. He was the only one walking slowly on the wide avenue. OK.
In the distance by the lake, a brightly lit boat was lit up with red wine and wine. Behind him, a bright light reflected off the lake, making Xiao Zhong unable to open his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, a cold sword was already hanging around his neck.
What followed was a voice with a biting chill.
"do not move!"
Xiao Zhong's face turned pale. He had never seen such a scene before. Suddenly, his body became a little soft and he almost collapsed on the ground. But after listening to the man's words, he somehow felt a little strength, and he was stunned to hold on. But he didn't collapse to the ground.
"you……"
He stammered and was about to speak, but the cold feeling on the sword was even worse, scaring him so much that he immediately shut his mouth.
"Just a question, how many fireworks did the customer who went to your shop ask for today?"
The man said coldly.
How dare Xiao Zhong disobey, he said tremblingly
"I heard from the master that I want a thousand ten-ring lands."
"When will the goods be picked up?"
"It said half a month later."
"Where did you get so much stuff?"
"We have some inventory. We calculate the time and can barely finish it."
After a while, Xiao Zhong felt that the cold feeling on his neck disappeared. He touched his neck unconsciously, and then gasped for air. For just a moment, he really felt as if he was about to die.
He didn't know why the man asked these questions, but he had an ominous feeling in his heart that the master's new business might lead to disaster.
"No, I have to tell Master about this quickly."
As he spoke, he quickened his pace and moved forward along the lakeside.
But at this moment, something strange happened again.
"Plop!"
Xiao Zhong was horrified and looked to the other side of the calm lake. There seemed to be slight ripples rippling on the water in the distance.
Although he was far away, he clearly heard the sound of water entering the water at that moment.
"what!"
His face became more and more frightened as he looked at the far distant lake, the sounds of dogs and horses on the boats, and no one seemed to hear the slightest movement here.
He swallowed a mouthful of saliva and looked at the lake. He felt that the lake tonight was weird.
He looked around, found a thicker tree nearby, leaned back, secretly exposed his head, and looked across the lake.
But a moment later, two faint rays of light shot out from across the lake. The light passed through the lake. By the time Xiao Zhong saw it, it was already extremely weak, like two gems emitting dim light in the dark night.
He looked intently, only to find that it was a human figure, and the two rays of light were actually the person's eyes.
He thought to himself, how could human eyes be like this?
This is a relatively narrow watershed of Changming Lake. People with good eyesight can still vaguely see the other side. But in such a dark night, how can human eyes emit such a strange light?
Could it be a ghost?
Xiao Zhong thought to himself.
At this moment, his mind was completely occupied by the scene on the other side of the lake, and he seemed to have completely forgotten the fear of having a sword put on his neck just now.
"Little clock?"
Not far away, a figure walked over slowly. Xiao Zhong, who was thinking a lot, was startled by the call and broke into a cold sweat.
He looked back and saw Shopkeeper Li walking towards him, and immediately patted his chest.
"Sister Li."
Shopkeeper Li walked closer and found that it was indeed Xiao Zhong, and said
"It's really you. Where did you go at night?"
Xiao Zhong said
"What's wrong?"
Shopkeeper Li said
"Your old man Zhong couldn't find you. He was afraid that something might happen to you at night. The sisters have been looking for you for a long time."
A cool breeze blew from the lake, making Xiao Zhong's face turn purple.
Shopkeeper Li laughed and scolded for a while, picked up the coat in his hand and put it on Xiao Zhong.
"Although it is summer, we have lived by the lake for so many years. You still don't know that at night, the lake breeze can be very cold. Look, you are sweating again. You will get sick when the lake breeze blows. .”
Xiao Zhong suddenly felt a wave of warmth welling up in his heart. He grabbed the thick coat and felt guilty.
"It makes my sisters worry."
Shopkeeper Li said
"Okay, okay, go back quickly. Everyone is worried about you. I also have to report to others, lest they look for you like a headless fly."
