Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 380: Fireworks on New Year's Eve, the People of Chang'an are Happy

On New Year's Eve in Chang'an, the snow had just stopped falling, and not only the imperial palace, but the entire city was immersed in a festive atmosphere.

Zhuque Street was decorated with lights and bright red spring couplets were posted in front of every house, and brand new lanterns were hung.

Yuyu was jumping around in the courtyard in her new clothes: "Mom, let's go to the tavern quickly, maybe the others have already arrived!"

Xiaoyu patted Yuyu's shoulder gently, smiling softly, "Don't worry, don't worry. Look at your new clothes, don't get them dirty. I'm sure everyone is on their way, so they won't be here that soon."

Li Hao came out of the house with a few unlit fireworks in his hand, laughing brightly: "Yuyu, don't worry. The seven o'clock appointment with everyone hasn't arrived yet, so we have plenty of time."

As he spoke, he handed the small fireworks in his hand to Yuyu: "Here, you can set off these small fireworks first. There will be plenty of beautiful fireworks when we go to Zuixianlou later."

Yuyu's eyes lit up all of a sudden, and he excitedly took the small firework, muttering, "Wow, that's great!"

When I turned around, I saw my cute Husky lying beside me, sticking out its tongue and wagging its tail.

Yuyu quickly ran to Doudou, squatted down, waved the small fireworks in front of Doudou's eyes, and said with a smile: "Look, beautiful fireworks, let's play with them together later!"

Doudou seemed to understand and jumped up excitedly, circling around Yuyu, and occasionally stretching out his claws to pick at the small fireworks.

Yuyu looked around and found that the dogs who usually loved to join in the fun were nowhere to be seen. She couldn't help but mutter, "That's strange. I don't know where the other dogs have gone. Could they have been scared away by the New Year's celebration?"

However, this did not affect Yu Yu's interest at all. She pulled her Husky, found an open space, and prepared to set off a few small fireworks.

Xiaoyu walked over with brisk steps, her hair fluttering gently in the breeze. She looked at Yuyu tenderly, her lips curled up, her eyes full of smiles: "Yuyu, don't set off fireworks here, set them off while you walk. The lights of thousands of houses on the road will be more interesting with these small fireworks."

Yuyu's eyes instantly lit up like twinkling stars in the night sky. She nodded without hesitation, her face filled with unconcealable excitement: "Okay!"

She picked up Doudou in one hand, holding Xiaoyanhua tightly in her other hand, and followed Xiaoyu excitedly, walking out of the house and towards Zuixianlou.

Along the way, brilliant sparks continued to bloom in Yu Yu's hands, the Husky twisted excitedly as he walked, and his crisp laughter echoed in the streets.

Yu Yu, Xiao Yu Li Hao and the dogs were laughing and chatting all the way, and soon they arrived at Zuixianlou.

When he arrived, Yuyu looked around and found that other people hadn't arrived yet. He said with a little pride: "I said I wasn't late!"

Then, she slapped her head and excitedly started to make arrangements: "Before they get here, let's move the fireworks out! Some are in the backyard, and some are in the system!"

"Mom, you and brother go to the backyard to move the fireworks. I'll set off the system's fireworks here."

Xiaoyu heard it, agreed, rolled up his sleeves neatly, turned to Li Hao and said: "Li Hao, let's go to the backyard to move those fireworks out, let Yuyu stay here"

Li Hao nodded, and the two walked towards the backyard side by side.

In the backyard, fireworks are neatly stacked

Xiaoyu leaned over, firmly grasped the bottom of a box of fireworks with both hands, and lifted it up. Seeing this, Li Hao hurried forward to help, and the two of them lifted the box together.

Beads of sweat oozed from Xiaoyu's forehead, but she was full of energy: "These fireworks look magnificent, they will definitely look great when they are set off later."

Li Hao agreed: "Of course, it will be very lively tonight."

They carried the goods back and forth in a hurry, each time with anticipation for the joyful moment to come.

Yu Yu was playing with the cats and dogs while sorting out the fireworks that had been moved out.

At the same time, in the palace, Li Shimin, the queen, princes, and princesses were sitting together enjoying the New Year's Eve dinner.

The imperial kitchen carefully prepared all kinds of delicacies, but Li Shimin's mind had already drifted to Zuixianlou, thinking about celebrating the New Year with Yuyu's family.

Well, fireworks.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao also finished their reunion dinner at their respective homes.

Cheng Chumo finished the last bite of food like a whirlwind, and then hurried to Qin's house.

He urged Qin Huaidao to set off quickly: "Don't dawdle, if you're late you won't be able to catch the fireworks!"

Qin Huaidao smiled and shook his head, stood up to say goodbye to his family, and walked towards Zuixianlou with Cheng Chumo.

When night fell, the clock struck seven on time, and everyone came to Zuixianlou.

Yu Yu and her family had already been waiting in front of the building. Zuixian Building was also decorated in a particularly festive manner, with red lanterns hanging high, reflecting everyone's smiling faces.

Li Shimin walked slowly with the queen, princes and princesses, and the people knelt down to salute him.

Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand: "Today is New Year's Eve, there is no need to be so polite, let's celebrate the New Year happily together!" Everyone stood up with happy smiles on their faces.

Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao also arrived breathlessly. Cheng Chumo said loudly: "Luckily we're not late, we can't miss this great time to set off fireworks!"

Yuyu ran forward excitedly and said, "Everyone is here, let's start setting off the fireworks!"

Everyone cheered in unison

Li Hao, Cheng Chumo and others carefully moved the fireworks to an open area.

As the first firework "whooshed" into the night sky, it instantly burst into colorful light, illuminating the entire Chang'an City.

Immediately afterwards, one firework after another rose into the sky, some like blooming flowers, some like cascading waterfalls, and some like twinkling stars.

When Yu Yu, Xiao Yu and Li Hao were setting off fireworks in front of Zuixian Tower, the fireworks rushed into the night sky with a "bang", exploded instantly, and turned into colorful stars all over the sky.

The people on the street were attracted by the sudden brilliant light and poked their heads out of their houses.

At first, they just watched curiously, but when the second and third fireworks rose into the sky one after another, the crowd began to boil.

A gray-haired old man, leaning on a cane, tremblingly walked closer, his eyes wide open, full of amazement: "I have lived for most of my life and have never seen such a wonderful sight! These fireworks are even more dazzling than the lanterns during the New Year!"

Several children ran excitedly through the crowd, shouting, "It's so beautiful! It's even prettier than the sugar figurines we see during Chinese New Year!"

The young couples hugged each other, looked up and admired the view, their faces filled with happiness and satisfaction.

Soon, more and more people came from all directions and surrounded Zuixianlou. Everyone was deeply attracted by the dreamlike fireworks.

The fireworks at Zuixianlou attracted people from Chang'an Avenue to watch.

The light and lively scene of the fireworks spread along the street and soon reached the block where the minister's residence was located.

Cheng Chumo was pacing in his yard, looking towards Zuixianlou from time to time, waiting for the fireworks display to begin.