Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 107 A Father's Status Rises Because of His Son
The third watch.

The Wang family home was still brightly lit, as the young master of the house had not yet returned. In fact, it was common for Wang Xi to stay out all night, and neither Wang Shouyi nor Princess Xue ever bothered to intervene, letting the boy indulge in debauchery outside, because they couldn't control him.

But in the past, when he didn't come home at night, it was always in Pingkangfang, but this time it was in the palace.

How could Wang Shouyi and Princess Xue sleep? The couple paced back and forth in the hall, occasionally glancing out from the door.

After waiting for half the night, Princess Xue still saw no sign of her. She couldn't help but complain, "My little sister is really something. It's this late, and she still won't let Que'er come back. What kind of talk is this?"

Wang Xi was, after all, a man with all five limbs intact; how could he have stayed in the harem for so long?

When Wang Shouyi heard his wife scolding his younger sister, he was very displeased and immediately said, "My younger sister is by no means the kind of person who doesn't know manners. There must be other reasons. Maybe that boy has caused trouble again."

Princess Xue was even more displeased by Wang Shouyi's harsh tone. She said, "Que'er has become much more sensible lately. Besides, it was my younger sister who took the initiative to invite him. He didn't go on his own. So naturally I have to keep an eye on him. If Que'er is being unreasonable, does that mean I'm unreasonable too?"

Wang Shouyi said, "I'm too lazy to argue with you. In short, my little sister would never make such a mistake."

Princess Xue snorted, "I also believe that Que'er wouldn't cause such a scene in the palace."

Just as the couple's body warmed up, a servant came to report that a palace eunuch wanted to see Wang Shouyi.

Something's happened! Something's happened! Wang Shouyi's heart skipped a beat and he rushed out the door. Seeing that the eunuch was unfamiliar, he asked, "Did the Empress send you?"

The eunuch replied, "Replying to Duke Qi, it was His Majesty who sent me."

"What is it?" Wang Shouyi asked anxiously, "Could it be that my son has caused trouble in the palace?"

"no no."

The eunuch hurriedly said, "Your son is doing very well in the palace and has not caused any trouble. It is like this, His Majesty sent me to inform the Duke of Qi that your son will be staying in the palace tonight and will not be returning."

"Stay overnight?"

Wang Shouyi asked in confusion, "How can this be? Is it the Empress or His Majesty?"

"It was His Majesty's order," the eunuch said.

Wang Shouyi was uneasy. Why was the boy suddenly allowed to stay overnight in the palace? He asked in a low voice, "Has my son done something wrong?"

The eunuch exclaimed, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Don't worry, Duke Qi, your son is perfectly fine and hasn't done anything wrong."

How can I be at ease? Wang Shouyi asked again, "Then why did His Majesty allow that boy to stay overnight in the palace?"

The eunuch shook his head and said, "I don't know about that."

Wang Shouyi thought to himself, "You don't know, and you said that kid didn't do anything wrong."

The eunuch then said, "If Duke Qi has no further instructions, I will return now."

"Oh."

Wang Shouyi realized what was happening and quickly ordered his servants to give some money to the eunuch.

"what happened?"

When Wang Shouyi returned to the hall, Princess Xue immediately came forward.

Wang Shouyi looked up at his wife, completely bewildered, and said blankly, "Tell me that His Majesty allowed that boy to stay overnight in the palace?"

"what?"

Princess Xue was dumbfounded.

It was actually very taboo for a man to stay overnight in the palace.

The couple both wondered what divine law this kid had broken.
Given Wang Xi's past behavior, they couldn't possibly think the best of him.

Little did the couple know that Li Longji was so engrossed in playing with Wang Xi that he wasn't satisfied with just singing and playing himself, so he sought out some musicians and asked Wang Xi to teach him how to conduct. They put on several large ensemble pieces, and before they knew it, it was late at night.

Li Longji was so engrossed in the game that he didn't want to release Wang Xi and insisted on keeping him around for a late-night talk by candlelight.

As a result, Li Longji got up late the next day, not getting up until dawn. He usually got up at three or four in the morning to handle state affairs. The first thing he asked Empress Wang was, "Where is Que'er?"

Empress Wang was completely depressed. "Is this never going to end?" she said hastily. "Your Majesty, I have already sent Que'er back. He still has to attend classes, and Your Majesty also has to handle state affairs."

Li Longji looked slightly displeased, which was one of the reasons he disliked Empress Wang. She was oblivious to others' feelings and always brought up politics, which was really annoying. Suddenly, as if remembering something, he asked, "How long has Que'er been gone?"

Empress Wang said, "They just left."

Li Longji immediately grabbed his clothes, fumbled around, and pulled out a token. "Hurry up and have Gao Lishi give this token to Que'er so that it will be easier for him to enter and leave the palace in the future."

"what?"

Empress Wang was dumbfounded.

"Hurry up, or you won't be able to catch up with her."

"Oh."

Gao Lishi took a look and was secretly alarmed, but seeing that the emperor was in a hurry, he didn't care about anything else and took two guards and ran after him.

They chased after him relentlessly until they finally caught up with Wang Xi.

"Young Master Wang! Young Master Wang!"

Hearing someone call from behind, Wang Xi turned around and saw, "Uncle Gao!"

This natural address of "Uncle Gao" made Gao Lishi feel a bit more favorably toward the young man, and he stepped forward, saying, "I've finally caught up with you."

Wang Xi asked, "Uncle Gao, what is it?"

Gao Lishi took out the token and handed it to Wang Xi, saying, "His Majesty instructed me to give this token to you so that you can easily enter and leave the palace in the future."

Wang Xi was overjoyed. He took the token and played with it for a while, thinking, "This guy is a formidable opponent. I can't show it too much." He then asked, "Uncle Gao, can this token protect me from being beaten by my father?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Lishi chuckled and said, "That's impossible, but it should reduce the number of fights."

"That's not bad!"

Wang Xi chuckled and suddenly tossed the token aside.

Gao Lishi was so frightened he almost lunged forward. What if he missed? He hurriedly said, "Young Master, this is His Majesty's token! You can't just throw it away like that!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "I just want to see if it's made of bronze or gold."

"What an arrogant brat!" Gao Lishi shook his head and said, "This is worth more than anything made of gold." "Really?"

Wang Xi quickly wiped himself on his sleeve and then tucked the cloth into his pocket.

Gao Lishi gave him several more instructions, and then sent him back.

Wang Xi is still a teenager after all. He is full of energy when playing, but he is also very sleepy. He went to bed late last night and was woken up early by his aunt this morning. After the excitement, he was immediately overcome by sleepiness. He really entered the house with his eyes closed and bumped directly into Wang Shouyi's arms.

boom!
Wang Xi opened his eyes and looked up. He saw that his parents both had dark circles under their eyes and were looking at him with confusion. He couldn't help but ask with concern, "Father, Mother, you are not young anymore. You must take care of your health and know how to be moderate in your daily life."

"You brat!"

Wang Shouyi dragged Wang Xi into the room and demanded, "Tell me quickly, what did you do last night? Why did His Majesty allow you to stay in the palace overnight?"

"what!"

Wang Xi yawned and said, "It's like this, yesterday I was playing music with His Majesty and got so engrossed in it that His Majesty asked me to stay there overnight."

"Playing music?"

The couple were completely baffled.

"Ah."

Wang Xi nodded, then took out the token from his pocket and tossed it to Wang Shouyi, saying, "Your Majesty, give me back a token so that I can easily come and go."

Wang Shouyi hurriedly took the token, and upon closer inspection, he immediately gasped.

This is the token that the emperor always carried with him!

How can it be!

Little did he know that Li Longji had acted too hastily and had given his personal token to Wang Xi.

Princess Xue came closer to take a look and covered her mouth in surprise.

"what!"

Wang Xi was indeed sleepy and didn't want to explain much. "Father, Mother, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to my room to sleep. It's all the Empress's fault for waking me up so early. I'm so tired!"

Without waiting for her parents' response, Wang Xi got up, closed her eyes, and walked outside.

Princess Xue and Wang Shouyi watched Wang Xi leave, then looked at each other in bewilderment.

"What on earth is going on?" Princess Xue asked, puzzled.

Wang Shouyi said blankly, "I don't know either."

Princess Xue said, "Send someone to ask my little sister what exactly happened later."

This is really bizarre.

Not only did Li Longji offer to stay overnight, but he also gave his token to Wang Xi.

Wang Xi was a restless fellow; once he had the token, he would go to their house every day to freeload.

It's terrifying to even think about!

Before Wang Shouyi could send someone to inquire, Empress Wang sent Chen Zhongguan to the door.

"Eunuch, did the Empress summon you here because of my son?" Wang Shouyi asked urgently.

Chen Zhongguan nodded and said, "That's right, that's right. The Empress was afraid you would worry, so she specially sent me over."

Wang Shouyi asked, "What exactly happened?"

Chen Zhongguan chuckled and said, "Last night, His Majesty seemed to be in a good mood and kept your son singing in the palace all night. He was reluctant to part with your son, so he kept him in the palace overnight."

"Sang all night?"

Wang Shouyi exclaimed in shock, "With my son's voice, His Majesty could sing with him all night long."

They must be feeling really anxious.

"Hey!"

Chen Liang said, "Your Excellency, please don't say that. It is said that your son's musical talent is extremely high. His Majesty praises him highly and is very fond of him."

Wang Shouyi was completely stunned.

Is this referring to my son, the gull-headed vulture?
Chen Liang whispered again, "His Majesty's fondness for your son is a great thing for both the Duke and the Empress!"

Wang Shou kept nodding: "Yes, yes, this is indeed something to be happy about!"

After saying this, Chen Liang went back.

"My lord, what exactly is going on?" Princess Xue asked curiously, "When did Que'er become so proficient in music?"

Wang Shouyi said, "I don't know either, maybe I learned it in Pingkangfang."

"???"

But after thinking it over, it seems that this is the only explanation.

Just then, Li Qiao suddenly arrived.

"Kaishan, what brings you here?"

"Great news, a very great joy."

Li Qiao said excitedly.

Wang Shouyi hurriedly asked, "What happy news is it?"

Li Qiao said, "His Majesty has just issued an order to establish a Real Estate Bureau, and you will be in charge of it."

Wang Shouyi was startled and suddenly turned around to look at the Xue Kingdom princess.

Princess Xue also looked on in disbelief.

But the couple were thinking about the same thing: could it be because of the sparrow?

(End of this chapter)