Chapter 242: An Unexpected Anniversary Gift
On the second day of the lunar month, heavy snow, cold, and north wind.
Today is the anniversary of my visit to the Yuan Dynasty with Li Luo.
We have been in the Yuan Dynasty for a whole year. In ancient times, it seemed that the days passed very slowly, and each day seemed to be particularly long. It's only been a year, but it feels like a long time, like a few years have passed.
Many people, things, and things in modern times have become diffuse and gradually blurred, like a twenty-year dream.
I rarely miss my parents anymore. Because it doesn't make sense, it only adds to the sadness. I only hope that they are all right, just like themselves in this era.
Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Brother, I already have someone to take care of. He's pretty reliable, he's genuine to me, and I really like him. Don't worry.
Basically, I've adapted to my current life, my current identity. A person who has the life experience of both ancient and modern eras may be regarded as a kind of favor of fate.
I can only think so.
The snow outside was heavy, just like last year. In just one year, there are too many stories.
Early this morning, I was waiting. I wonder if Li Luo remembers this day......
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After Li Luo washed up in the morning, he was ready to give the little policeman a surprise.
"Xiuning, today is our anniversary." Li Luo said with a pun.
The little police officer glanced at him, "And then?" Do you have a gift for me? β
Li Luo said: "Of course there are gifts, absolutely unique, I guess you will like it." β
Cui Xiuning said: "What else? β
Li Luo pointed to the snowflakes falling in front of the court, "Also, ask Mrs. to go out to enjoy the snow." Today, this official will accompany you to relax. β
An hour later, several knights escorted the carriage to the "end of the sky" at the eastern end of the Chengshan mountain range.
Subsequently, a man and a woman got out of the car together, holding oil-paper umbrellas, and walked deep and shallow in the heavy snow to the mountain. A few guards with knives and bows followed not far away.
The man is about twenty, with a handsome face, a graceful bearing, and a long body. In particular, a shallow groove on the chin looks very resolute. He was wearing a precious black fox scarf, a black coat, and a black fur hat, which was very eye-catching in the white snow.
The women were about the same age. Her complexion was extremely white, and it seemed that there was only a faint flush more than the heavy snow, and the pink light was like congealed white jade. It is also a wonderful eye with autumn water, the moth eyebrows are like spring mountains, and the pear vortex is shallow, which is really intoxicating and like a painting.
The woman was dressed in a red scarf, surrounded by a snow fox scarf, and her hair was like a dark cloud, and her demeanor was outstanding, like plum blossoms standing on the snow.
The guards who followed not far away, everyone admired and envied: "The lord and the mother are really talented men and women, and the people on the wall are unparalleled." β
The pair of jade people who braved the snow to go up the mountain were, of course, Li Luo and Cui Xiuning.
"Speaking of which, this is the first time in a year that we have come out to take a walk and enjoy the scenery." Li Luo said.
"yes, it's been a busy year. I haven't stepped on the green, I haven't seen the flowers, I haven't traveled. Cui Xiuning said, "Today is really the first time." β
"This is a mountain, it is a scene of Rongcheng, and it is also called the end of the sky. The mountain is only two or three hundred meters high, and it is not big. But both Emperor Shi and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came. The First Emperor also came twice to look for the elixir of immortality, so there is also the Temple of the First Emperor and the Jiaotai on it. Li Luo held Cui Xiuning with one hand and pointed to the mountains with the other.
Cui Xiuning didn't seem to be interested in the scenery and history, she turned her head and looked to the east, and said with a little blurred eyes: "Last year today, we came in summer clothes, and it was also snowing heavily. Digging a nest in the snow in the mountains, I almost froze to death. β
Li Luo said: "Remembering the past again? Remember that I carried you down the mountain, and you carried four torches. β
The two walked as they talked, and soon reached the top of the mountain.
The wind and snow on the top of the mountain are even stronger, and there are a few ancient buildings faintly, which seem to be hidden in the wind and snow mountain forest.
Cui Xiuning looked at a lonely and desolate building in the heavy snow not far away, took out a breath of hot air to warm his little hands, and said, "Is that the Temple of the First Emperor?" β
Li Luo nodded, "It should be, let's go over and have a look." After speaking, he pulled up a jade hand, "Look at your hands are frozen, I'll help you warm up." β
"Your hands are so warm." Cui Xiuning said, laughing, "People with warm hands and feet are ruthless." Those who have cold hands and feet are soft-hearted. β
"Understood. That is to say, Li is ruthless. Li Luo admires the logic of women.
Cui Xiuning suddenly remembered something, he looked back and saw that Yan Ying and the other guards were far away, so he looked sideways and asked, "Where is my gift?" Take it out and take a look. β
Li Luo smiled: "Okay. Oh, this woman's enthusiasm for gifts has never seen a fever, and it is as high as 39.9 degrees all year round. β
He said as he pulled out a red ribbon from his bosom.
"It's... Ribbon? What a gift! Cui Xiuning was suddenly disappointed.
But soon, the little police flower couldn't help but widen her eyes.
She unexpectedly found that the fugitive had tied a red ribbon around his own waist and tied it into a bow. This comical operation suddenly made the little police flower messy in the wind and snow.
What's what?
Cui Xiuning reached out and touched Li Luo's forehead, not burning. Looking at his eyes again, he didn't look crazy.
"Do you understand?" Li Luo laughed, looking at the red ribbon tied around his waist a little smugly.
Cui Xiuning sneered and nodded, "Do you think that by rooting a red ribbon on yourself, you will become a gift yourself?" Do you want me to open the package and look at the gift? β
Li Luo was stunned and said, "Isn't this fun?" Hey, I'm your gift now. β
Cui Xiuning had a defeated look on her face, "It's too naΓ―ve, Li Luo." Your self-righteous and humorous approach is too childish and nonsensical. β
Li Luo smiled: "Okay. Then you say, I treat myself as a gift, is it unique and unique? You admit it, right? β
Cui Xiuning said: "You are already mine, do you still need to send it?" Have you ever seen a gift that was given to someone twice? β
Li Luo was speechless, "I was originally yours, don't you need to send it again?" Hey, how did I forget about it? What you said makes sense, I'm speechless. β
Cui Xiuning gently helped Li Luo sort out his windblown scarf, and asked with a smile: "What about the real gift?" Take it out! β
Li Luo watched as a snowflake fell on the little police flower's long and curled eyelashes, slowly melting. His heart seemed to melt.
Then, the man reached into his arms again and pulled out a wooden box the size of a palm. The wooden box was unpainted, and it still had a hint of wood, apparently just made.
"What is it?" The woman's eyes lit up, and Baba looked at the wooden box, "I'll say first, those gems, treasures, gold and silver, belong to the joint property of the husband and wife, and are not considered gifts." β
Li Luo smiled and nodded, "Of course." So, the gift in this must be a real gift. Let's open it and take a look. β
Cui Xiuning opened the gift box and was stunned.
A new police revolver!
This revolver ... It turned out to be fake. But Cui Xiuning was still a little excited to pick it up.
It is made of sandalwood, painted with black lacquer, and is ninety percent similar to a real police revolver in size and shape.
It's really like it. Even the muzzle of the gun is hollowed out. The grooves on the runner, as well as the front sight, firing pins and other parts, were all made.
Even, there is a number on the butt.
What surprised Cui Xiuning even more was that the runner for loading bullets could be disassembled and disassembled. And after disassembly, it can also be attached. It's simply ...
The wood is top-notch, and the workmanship is very fine, it is completely a wood carving artwork.
"Have you ever seen a gun like this?" Cui Xiuning couldn't help but ask. This gun model does a lot of it. I have never seen a real gun, and it is difficult to imitate it to this extent.
Li Luo said with a smile: "In the previous cultural relics group, there were also light weapons. Among them, there are imitation police revolvers, which we have been issued when we go out to work in the field (tomb robbery), so we are not strangers. β
Cui Xiuning smiled bitterly: "I see." But I love this gift. β
She doesn't like the gift itself, it's not really valuable, and does she need it now? What she cares about is Li Luo's heart.
This pistol model, to others, is a waste of unknown nature. But for her, the meaning is extraordinary. What's more, Li Luo obviously put a lot of thought into it.
Attentiveness is a good gift.
"Who did this?" Cui Xiuning asked. She knew that Li Luo didn't have such a skilled carpenter's skills, even if he was an ordinary carpenter, she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to do it so well.
Li Luo said: "The best carpenter master in Zhoucheng. I spent a lot of drawings, and he did it slowly according to the drawings, and it took half a month to complete it. β
"It's not easy." Cui Xiuning put the gift away and said with a smile: "Thank you, you have a heart." Still, aren't you afraid of model leaks of revolvers? β
"He doesn't even know what it is, how to leak it? What's the use of a real gun without a modern bullet? Li Luo said.
Cui Xiuning shook his head, "Revolvers, the requirements for bullets are not too high. Moreover, this model will bring a lot of inspiration to others. You're a little careless. β
Li Luo frowned: "When you say that, I also feel careless." In this way, after a while, we will bring this carpenter to Haidong together. β
Cui Xiuning said with a smile: "He is a craftsman in the city, and he is not a homeless person, how can he be willing to go to Haidong?" β
"I can't help him. Did I give this official for nothing? Find a random crime, and first arrest his family and put him in the dungeon. Just take it with you then. My officials of the Great Yuan Dynasty are so capricious and domineering......"
Before Li Luo could finish speaking, suddenly a cloud of cold snow was raced into his neck, and then the laughter of the little police officer like a silver bell came, "Giggles, freeze to death you cool official!" With that, she ran away.
"Good! You attack me! Li Luo bent down and pinched a snowball and smashed it over.
Cui Xiuning also threw a snowball at Li Luo, smiling so much that the white mist was all around his face.
The two are knee-high in snow, the woman flees, the man chases, and they have a snowball fight with each other.
"Haha, you're quite accurate!"
"Giggles, hit your nose, knock down!"
The two chased and fled, not only throwing a few guards far behind them and not being able to see them, but also running to the side of the ancient building.
"Not the Temple of the First Emperor?" Li Luo saw that this building did not look like a temple built by the emperor.
"It's Tanah Lot." Cui Xiuning said, pointing to a damaged plaque.
"Go in and have a look." Li Luo took the lead in pushing open the old temple door. The door creaked, as if it were an old sigh.
As the old gate was pushed open, a puff of dust was raised, and the rotten air that had been sealed by the dust suddenly rushed to the face. The first thing that caught Li Luo's eyes was the dim dark temple and the cobwebs hanging in front of him.
There is snow outside, but it is dark in the hall, indicating that there is not a lot of space inside and there are no windows.
"Forget it, Li Luo, let's not go in. It's too dark in here, who knows what's there? Cui Xiuning said.
Li Luo smiled: "I'm too curious, the darker the place, the more mysterious I feel, and the more I want to go and find out." β
Cui Xiuning shook his head: "You are really tomb robbing syndrome, late stage." β
As she spoke, Li Luo had already swept away the cobwebs and entered. Cui Xiuning hesitated for a moment, and also followed into the dim hall.
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