Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 1 Strive, Strive, Strive
Look closely, the boy lying on the low couch in the courtyard is named Wang Xi. At this moment, he is resting his head on a pair of snow-white and smooth thighs, with his legs draped over another pair of plump and delicate thighs. In front of his head, a pair of soft and boneless small hands are gently kneading his forehead.

With just a slight opening of his mouth, a delicate, slender hand holding a golden spoon reached towards the boy's lips and carefully fed him the delicious lotus seed soup inside. As soon as the golden spoon was removed, a silk handkerchief was immediately extended and gently wiped away the soup residue from the corner of his mouth.

The boy looked to be no more than fourteen or fifteen years old, yet he was enjoying beautiful women and delicacies with two women on his left and right this early in the morning. It was truly outrageous!

Little did they know that the soul inside this young man came from a thousand years in the future. He was originally a screenwriter, but also the king of scripts in his company. From screenwriter to extra, to stuntman, makeup artist, special effects artist, and lighting technician, he was basically a brick on the film set, moved wherever needed.

He works harder than anyone else, but earns less than anyone else, and lives a life worse than a dog at the feet of those female celebrities.

In the end, he even lost his life, dying suddenly on set.

Whether by divine favor or not, he was given another chance. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the tenth year of the Kaiyuan era, and was the nephew of the current empress. His father, Wang Shouyi, was one of the meritorious officials in the two coups of Tanglong and Xiantian. His mother, Princess Xue, was the sister of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji. His family had hundreds of servants and owned thousands of acres of fertile land. They were truly rolling in wealth.

Yes.

In this era, there are no cell phones, no computers, no cars or airplanes, but at the same time, there are no mortgages, no pressure to get married, and no workplace.

At least for now, he is enjoying it very much.

Just then, a cool autumn breeze swept by, and Wang Xi, feeling quite good, suddenly became very emotional and began to recite aloud, "The cool breeze carries tidings, the autumn moon is boundless, and my longing for my beloved makes each day feel like a year. Although I am not handsome or dashing, I have a broad mind and strong arms!"

"What a fine poem! What a fine poem! Young man, you are truly eloquent and talented."

"Although it is a good poem, young man, do not belittle yourself. You are so handsome, how can you not be worthy of the title 'elegant and dashing'? It is truly absurd."

"If you ask me, young master is both talented and handsome."

The maids beside her vied to flatter her in sweet voices, but the sly smiles at the corners of their mouths betrayed them completely.

This was during the Kaiyuan era, the most brilliant period of Chinese civilization. Those who could serve as maids by Wang Xi's side were all proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. If these few nonsensical words came from anyone else, they would probably cover their ears and run away, afraid of offending their own ears.

Wang Xi was perfectly aware of the situation, but he was enjoying it and burst into laughter.

In the past, he felt extremely contemptuous and couldn't understand why others would flatter him without any scruples and the other party would still enjoy it. But now, he finally understands this feeling. This carefree feeling of being praised no matter what you say is indeed wonderful.

Whether it's true or false, perhaps it's not that important.

boom!
A sudden loud noise shattered the tranquility of the early morning.

In an instant, wine and meat flew everywhere, and the table was a complete mess!

"Damn it! There's an assassin! There's an assassin! Someone come and protect me!"

Startled, Wang Xi immediately rolled over and hid behind the maid, shouting repeatedly.

He's really into the role!

After a moment, he suddenly felt a silence around him, and at the same time, Wang Xi clearly felt the four delicate bodies in front of him trembling.

what's the situation?
Wang Xi turned his head slightly, but saw a small stool on the table blocking his view. He then stood up slightly and looked past the stool. He saw a middle-aged man with a round-necked red robe, a burly build, and sharp eyebrows and eagle eyes standing about ten steps away.

"Old...Old Wang?"

Wang Xi said woodenly.

This man was Wang Xi's father, the current empress's twin brother, and also the Imperial Son-in-Law Commandant, who was granted the titles of Palace Attendant, Crown Prince's Tutor, Grand Master of the Palace, Pillar of the State, and Duke of Qi, Wang Shouyi.

"You all, step back now!"

Wang Shouyi shouted angrily, and the four maids immediately clutched their chests, grabbed their skirts, and scattered like birds and beasts.

In the blink of an eye, only Wang Xi was left alone in the huge courtyard, facing Old Wang.

Wow, you guys are so disloyal!

Looking at Wang Xi, whose clothes were disheveled and whose hair was unkempt, Wang Shouyi couldn't help but grit his teeth and say, "You unfilial son!"

"Father, what have I done wrong? Waaah, why did you draw your sword, Father?"

He had only spoken half a sentence when Wang Shouyi suddenly pulled out a gleaming broadsword from his waist, startling Wang Xi so much that he quickly got up, put away his gun, and fled.

"You unfilial son, how dare you run away?"

Wang Shouyi drew his sword and gave chase.

You've already drawn your sword, would I be stupid not to run? What exactly happened? Did Old Wang realize I'm not his son? That's impossible, after all, you're called Old Wang. Even if he's not yours, he's still yours!
This sudden turn of events terrified Wang Xi. He even took off his cumbersome shirt, baring his chest, and jumped into the corridor, circling around it while crying out in a wronged tone, "Father, don't be impulsive! Murder is against the law!"

"What law is this father breaking by killing his son?"

"is it?"

Wang Xi was shocked and dismayed. He thought of Li Shimin, then of Wu Zetian, and finally of Li Longji. He felt like crying but had no tears left.

That's really true.

No sooner said than done, while Wang Xi was still in a daze, Wang Shouyi had already drawn his sword and caught up.

Wang Xi reacted extremely quickly, slamming on the brakes, bracing himself against the railing with one hand, and leaping out of the corridor. As the saying goes, if speed isn't enough, make up for it with skillful maneuvering.

Taking advantage of Wang Shouyi's pause, he gripped the beams supporting the corridor with both hands, panting heavily, and said, "Even if Father wants to kill me, he must tell me what I did wrong. I don't want to die without knowing why!"

"You unfilial son, you still don't know you're wrong? What were you doing just now?"

"Eat breakfast!" Wang Xi cried out, sounding even more aggrieved.

"What time is it? Other people's children are already on their way to school, and you unfilial son are still lying in a woman's arms drinking."

"Read books?"

Wang Xi felt a wave of dizziness. Wait a minute, it's just being late, is it really that big of a deal? Are you going to be even more stubborn now than later?

That’s not right!

In his memory, Wang Shouyi was not exactly a doting father who gave his son whatever he wanted, but he was also very permissive and didn't care much about his studies.

The key point is that Old Wang is the same way; he has more concubines than maids and is quite promiscuous, which is also an important reason why Wang Xi likes this place.

The parents don't really care.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to be so presumptuous since he was new here. That's why he was at a loss for what to do in front of him. Could it be that his memory was wrong?

Suddenly, a strong gust of wind swept by, and Wang Shouyi swung his sword down.

Holy crap! They're serious.

Wang Xi dodged to the side, and seeing Wang Shouyi jump over the fence, he immediately jumped back into the corridor. Suddenly, a scene flashed through his mind, and he exclaimed joyfully, "I remember, I remember, I remember everything! Father, didn't I hurt my foot playing polo last time, which is why I took leave to stay home and recover? I don't have to go to school today!" Wang Shouyi looked at his son's legs, which were faster than a rabbit's, and became even more furious. He bent his knees and was about to jump back, but Wang Xi saw this and immediately jumped over the fence again. Little did he know that this was just a feint by Wang Shouyi, and Wang Xi jumped directly into Wang Shouyi's arms.

Damn it! This is utterly unsportsmanlike!

The quick-witted Wang Xi grabbed Wang Shouyi's leg and cried out, "Father, spare me!"

Snapped!
The courtyard finally quieted down.

Wang Family Ancestral Hall.

Wang Xi, his face bruised and swollen from being slapped, was thrown in like a chick.

"Kneel down!"

"Yes!"

Ignoring the pain, Wang Xi immediately got up and obediently knelt before the ancestral tablets.

"You unfilial son."

Wang Shouyi, holding a rattan cane, came up to Wang Xi and said, "How many times have I told you to study, to study hard, to study diligently? You just ignore me completely. All you do is fight cocks, listen to music, and fool around with maids. Are you trying to drive me crazy?"

Wang Xi glanced at Wang Shou secretly, thought for a moment, and then said with a wronged expression, "Father, if I remember correctly, this is the first time you have said this to me."

Wang Shouyi immediately raised his hand and waved.

Snapped!
As expected of someone from a military background, his work was clean and efficient, even showing a degree of professionalism.

After a while, Wang Xi felt pain and dizziness.

"You dare to talk back?"

"My child is wrong."

Wang Xi was seeing stars from the beating and felt extremely frustrated. This was completely unreasonable!
Wang Shouyi continued, "Do you know that it is because I have never been to school that, despite making great contributions to the Emperor, I have been unable to establish myself in the court? And your aunt, because she is illiterate, is the reason why the Emperor now favors that Wu!"

He stopped abruptly, but his tone betrayed a hint of grievance.

Wang Xi was startled upon hearing this, and four words suddenly popped into his mind: "Depose the king and establish Wu."
He vaguely remembered this history, and he didn't know if it was fate, but Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji, followed the same path as his grandfather, Li Zhi, and deposed the current Empress Wang, intending to make Consort Wu the empress.

Although his aunt, Empress Wang, just like Empress Zhangsun, firmly supported her husband Li Longji in launching the coups during the Tanglong Coup and the Xiantian Coup, and together with her brother Wang Shouyi, they worked together to kill the rebels and made great contributions, making her a virtuous empress of her generation.

The problem is that Li Longji was a man of artistic talent and a womanizer, or simply put, a heartless scoundrel. Empress Wang was illiterate, and over time, Li Longji preferred other concubines. Now, he is even infatuated with Wu Zetian's grandniece, Consort Wu.

Similarly, although Wang Shouyi made great contributions, he was illiterate. During the Kaiyuan era, a period of great prosperity, and with the court officials now frantically suppressing the maternal relatives, he had no opportunity to use his talents.

Once Wang Xi understood, he felt a surge of anger. "You're sick, why are you making me take medicine? What kind of logic is that?"
He mustered his courage and raised his head, looking at the fierce-looking Wang Shouyi. He swallowed hard and said hesitantly, "Father, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

"Let it go if you fart."

"puff!"

"Ok?"

"Unexpectedly... cough cough, I just feel... I feel that at this moment, it is Father who should be studying hard, not me."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouyi was first taken aback, then his eyes widened in anger, "What did you say?"

The rattan in his hand suddenly began to vibrate violently, as if it were powered by a battery.

However, this frequency was not suitable for the young Wang Xi, so he quickly explained, "Father, please calm down and let me finish. I am not yet fifteen years old. Even if I study hard, it will be at least ten years before I can share your burdens in the court."

ten years?

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouyi's face was filled with sorrow.

Seeing that he seemed to have hit the nail on the head, Wang Xi immediately pressed on, "But Father is different. Father is in his prime, and I have heard from Mother that Father has been intelligent and quick-witted since childhood, with extraordinary talent and remarkable physique. He could have become a general or prime minister, but he had to solve problems for the Emperor and protect him when he was young, which delayed his studies. But it is not too late now. As long as Father studies hard from today onwards and strives for excellence every day, he will soon be able to apply what he has learned and will surely rise to prominence and become a general or prime minister."

Hmm. What this unfilial son said makes some sense. I didn't study back then, wasn't it all for the sake of the current emperor?

Wang Shouyi nodded in agreement, then suddenly paused, "Nonsense. I'm already this old, if I were to go back to school, wouldn't people laugh at me?"

But his tone had softened considerably.

Wang Xi muttered, "Father is being laughed at now because he didn't study."

".!"

Wang Shouyi was speechless. After a while, he sighed again, "I am not cut out for studying. I get dizzy and sleepy whenever I see a book since I was a child."

Damn! And you still dare to criticize me? No, when I took the college entrance exam, my score was pretty high, definitely a top-tier university. Do you think just anyone can be a "test king"?

Wang Xi rolled his eyes inwardly, but comforted his father, saying, "Father, please don't worry. I will tutor you in your studies. As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed."

A son tutoring his father? Wang Shouyi was both amused and annoyed. He glanced at his son, pondered for a moment, and said, "You have a point. Alright, from today onwards, we, father and son, will work hard together."

"what?"

"You what?"

"I was just too excited."

Wang Xi clenched his fist and encouraged, "Work hard, work hard, work hard!"

He had a physiological reaction when the slogan was shouted, as if he would have an allergic reaction if it was shouted again.

There are no cell phones or computers here. If you expect me to work hard, I might as well be dead.

Wang Shouyi smiled with satisfaction, "You know how to work hard, why don't you hurry up and get yourself ready?"

"what?"

"Of course I'll go to college!"

"Oh, alright, I'll teach you when I return from my studies."

"Uh, okay. Alright then."

　I'm a newbie here, so please bear with me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)