Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 386: Shopping during the New Year, Oh, I saw Master Si Li again

Cheng Chumo took a bunch of hawthorns in each hand and bit off a large one. The sugar coating crackled with a "crack", and the sour and sweet taste spread in his mouth instantly. He squinted his eyes in satisfaction.

Qin Huaidao was attracted by a stall selling calligraphy and paintings. The calligraphy works on the stall had strong and powerful strokes, and the landscape paintings had a profound artistic conception.

He stopped to appreciate the calligraphy and painting carefully, and exchanged a few words with the stall owner from time to time. His insights on the calligraphy and painting made the stall owner nod in praise frequently.

Wei Shuyu stopped in front of a stall selling sachets. The stall was filled with various sachets with fine embroidery and exquisite patterns.

He picked up a sachet embroidered with plum blossoms, put it to his nose and sniffed it gently. The faint herbal aroma lingered at his nose. The corners of his mouth curled up, and he bought the sachet to give to his sisters at home.

Fang Yiai was attracted by a juggling stall. He saw the performer throwing the jar in his hand into the air, catching it steadily, and performing various difficult moves, which drew cheers from the audience around him. Fang Yiai also watched intently, clapping and cheering from time to time.

Li Dejian moved among the crowd, full of curiosity about all kinds of new gadgets, touching this and looking at that.

Yu Yu was like a happy little deer, jumping and skipping among the crowd. Sometimes he ran to the stall selling sugar figures and watched the master draw lifelike animals with syrup. Sometimes he was amused by the monkey show on the street.

Xiaoyu followed behind, watching everyone having fun, with a happy smile on her face.

She reminds everyone to be careful from time to time, and buys some small toys for Yu Yu to fulfill her little wishes.

The whole market was filled with laughter and joy.

Yu Yu was like a happy little deer, jumping and skipping among the crowd. Sometimes he ran to the stall selling sugar figures and watched the master draw lifelike animals with syrup. Sometimes he was amused by the monkey show on the street.

She was so engrossed in watching that she turned around and bumped into someone unexpectedly.

"Ouch!" Yuyu was knocked back a few steps and almost fell down. She rubbed her head and muttered subconsciously, "Who is this? He doesn't look at the road when he walks..."

Before he could finish his words, he looked up and his eyes widened instantly, "Oh, isn't this Young Master Si Li?"

Young Master Si Li was wearing a moon-white brocade robe with delicate dark patterns embroidered on the hem and a warm jade pendant tied around his waist. After being bumped into, he just frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.

Hearing Yuyu's voice, he looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "It's you?"

When Yuyu saw that it was Si Li, the dissatisfaction on her face instantly turned into a sly smile, "What a coincidence, Master Si Li, you're not staying at home during the New Year, but are also out shopping at the market? Could it be that you were attracted by the hustle and bustle like me?"

Si Li coughed lightly, regaining his usual dignity. He straightened his sleeves, which were slightly wrinkled by the collision, and raised his eyebrows and said, "I just came out to get some fresh air. I'm not like you, who is so reckless."

At this time, Xiaoyu and others also rushed over. Seeing Si Li, Xiaoyu bowed slightly and saluted, "Master Si Li, it's been a long time since we last met. I hope you are well. I was reckless and offended you. I hope you will forgive me."

Si Li nodded slightly in return, "It's okay, since she's Miss Yuyu, it's understandable. She's always lively."

Cheng Chumo walked forward carelessly and patted Si Li on the shoulder. "Si Li, I'm glad to meet you today. Let's go shopping together. There are so many fun things to do in this market!"

Si Li's mouth twitched, feeling somewhat helpless about Cheng Chumo's overly enthusiastic behavior, but still nodded, "In that case, let's go shopping together."

So, the group joined the crowd in the market again. Yu Yu and Si Li walked side by side, bickering with each other all the way.

As they walked, Yuyu suddenly remembered something. She tilted her head and looked at Master Sili with a sly glint in her eyes. She asked, "Master Sili, haven't you always been inseparable from Master Cigu? Why are you out at the market alone today? Are you having a quarrel?"

Upon hearing this, Master Si Li was slightly startled, then he gently shook his head, a faint helpless smile curling up at the corner of his lips: "Ci Gu and I only travel together occasionally. Today, he has something going on at home, so he can't come out. But you, with such a large group of people, it's quite lively and interesting."

Yuyu stuck out her tongue and said with a smile, "Of course, it's New Year's Day, it's fun for everyone to get together. And there are so many fun and delicious things at the market, so of course I have to invite everyone to come along. Master Si Li, you always look so cold on weekdays, and you don't go out for a walk more often, what a pity."

Si Li snorted and retorted, "I just don't like the hustle and bustle. It's not as exaggerated as you say. If I hadn't come out for some fresh air today, I wouldn't have run into you."

At this time, Cheng Chumo, who was walking in front, heard the conversation between the two, turned around, and said with a carefree smile: "Si Li, don't be so stubborn. Come with us and have fun. You may even come across something interesting that will bring a smile to your icy face!"

After hearing what Cheng Chumo said, everyone couldn't help laughing.

Although Master Si Li pretended to be dissatisfied and glared at Cheng Chumo, the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose slightly, and the group continued to move forward amid the laughter and joy of the market.

People continued walking in the market. Although it was a very lively New Year's Day, snowflakes were falling from the sky.

The white snowflakes fell as lightly as catkins, and soon a thin layer of them accumulated on the ground.

The temperature also dropped, and the biting cold wind was blowing, which hurt a little when it hit my face.

People at the market wrapped their clothes tightly, some wore hats, and some covered themselves tightly with scarves.

Cheng Chumo rubbed his hands, exhaled a puff of white air, and complained loudly: "This horrible weather, it's snowing on New Year's Day, it's freezing!"

Qin Huaidao also frowned slightly and gathered his cloak: "It is indeed a bit cold, but the snow has added to the New Year's atmosphere."

Yuyu didn't feel cold at all because she was wearing thick clothes, three layers inside and three layers outside, like a round and fluffy little dumpling.

The red cotton coat on her body is bright and eye-catching, and it contrasts with the white snowflakes, which is very beautiful.

She jumped and danced in the snow with a smile on her face, and from time to time she stretched out her hands to catch the falling snowflakes. The snowflakes fell into her palms and instantly turned into drops of crystal water.

"Haha, look at how beautiful the snow is!" Yuyu shouted excitedly, "And I'm wearing plenty of clothes, so I'm not cold at all. Don't complain, just think of it as a New Year's gift from God!"

Xiaoyu looked at Yuyu's cheerful appearance, her eyes full of doting: "You are the only one who is not afraid of the cold, but don't just play around, it will be bad if you get cold."

Young Master Si Li looked at Yu Yu, who was carefree in the snow, and was slightly stunned. After a moment, a faint smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He gently brushed off the snowflakes on his shoulders and said, "Although the snow is cold, it does offer a unique view."

As people continued to walk through the market, the snow under their feet made a "crunching" sound, accompanied by people's laughter and the hustle and bustle of the market, forming a warm and lively New Year's snow scene.