Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 128 is equally impressive.
Although it was the first time these three had worked together, their ulterior motives led them to complement each other perfectly, demonstrating remarkable chemistry.

The performance was truly exhilarating.

Gao Lishi, who was standing to the side, was so engrossed in watching that he would occasionally hum along softly.

The most excited of them all was Li Longji, for this was exactly what he had been looking forward to.

"happy!"

Li Longji laughed heartily and said, "That was truly delightful! My beloved concubine, Que'er, you both sang very well."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "How can a nephew compare to his uncle?"

Consort Wu replied, "Young master, do not be modest. In my opinion, you are even better than His Majesty."

Wang Xi's expression froze. You really don't even try to hide your provocations!

Li Longji was not annoyed at all. Instead, he said, "What my beloved consort says is very true. I am not yet proficient in singing. If I add steps, I will become a little flustered when there are many lines."

Yes! Consort Wu knows Li Longji best. She's not trying to sow discord, but rather to please him. But I can too. Wang Xi said seriously, "Actually, it's the first time both Uncle and Consort Wu have sung this song, yet they've already achieved such proficiency. This is truly rare in the world."

Li Longji glanced at Wang Xi, his eyes full of joy, "Good, good, good!"

This "good" doesn't mean he received praise, but rather that Wu Jieyu and Wang Xi seemed to get along much better, which was certainly what he wanted to see, especially after this performance, he decided to maintain this pairing.

Little did they know, it was all an act by Wang Xi.

Meeting Wu Jieyu was a huge challenge for him.

To maintain his public image, he couldn't show Wu Jieyu a friendly face, otherwise people would see through his act. But if he made the atmosphere too tense, it would put Li Longji in an awkward position, which would also be very disadvantageous for him.

He could only see Li Longji occasionally, but Wu Jieyu slept next to him every day.

Therefore, Wang Xi thought that after the opera performance, he would pretend to be impressed by Wu Jieyu's opera talent, so that Li Longji would think that he was admiring a hero. In this way, he could maintain his own image, make Li Longji less embarrassed, and make his transformation more natural so that no one could see through his act.

It is clear that being a favored minister is not an easy job, because no matter whether the third party is friend or foe, one must always consider the emperor's opinion of that person.

Sure enough, this pleased Li Longji greatly, and he was still not satisfied. He was in high spirits and said, "Que'er, I played and sang with you for half the night last time, and I still miss it very much. Why don't we play a few more tunes today?"

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "Actually, I also miss playing music with my uncle. That feeling is just wonderful."

Consort Wu said, "Then shall I entertain you with a dance?"

Li Longji was overjoyed, "If my beloved concubine is willing, that would be wonderful."

Wang Xi suddenly said sarcastically, "But the music I played with His Majesty was all new, and the dance hasn't been choreographed yet."

Li Longji glanced at Wang Xi and smiled without saying a word.

Consort Wu hummed softly, "You may play your instruments."

The two seemed to be vying for the same man's affections.

Li Longji laughed and said, "Good, today I'll let this kid see what my beloved concubine is capable of. He shouldn't be so arrogant in the future."

After saying that, he looked at Wang Xi and asked, "Que'er, which tune do you want to play?"

Wang Xi said, "I will follow my uncle's arrangements."

Li Longji hesitated for a moment, then said, "Farewell My Concubine."

"Row!"

Gao Lishi immediately brought out musical instruments, and after some preparation, the two began to play.

Wu Jieyu first stood in the middle and listened carefully to the melody.

Just a short while later, she was seen dancing gracefully in the middle of the room. It must be said that Wu Jieyu was extremely talented. She had a charming figure and beautiful dance moves. Her every move carried a hint of sadness at parting, which complemented the music perfectly.

Upon seeing this, Li Longji suddenly quickened the tempo, as if using music to entertain his beloved concubine.

Wang Xi could only follow, but inwardly he sighed, "My aunt, the Empress, is no match for this woman. But no, if my aunt is no match, then I must step in and not let her steal the spotlight."

He pondered for a moment, then revealed a look of disdain.

Li Longji suddenly noticed the disdainful expression on Wang Xi's face, which, combined with his childish face, made him both annoyed and amused.

After the song ended, Li Longji asked, "Que'er, does my beloved concubine's dance match the music?"

Wu Jieyu also glanced at Wang Xi. In fact, she had been secretly observing Wang Xi all along, and seeing his disdainful expression, she was naturally displeased.

What level are you, kid, to dare to look down on my dance moves?

Wang Xi said indifferently, "It's alright."

Li Longji responded with an "oh".

Consort Wu smiled and said, "I have heard that Young Master is exceptionally talented in dance and music. I wonder if I will have the honor of witnessing it today?"

Li Longji chuckled and said, "Que'er, it's not a man's job to talk the talk but walk the walk. If you have any skills, show them to us."

Wang Xi said defiantly, "If you're going to use it, then use it. I'm not afraid."

"it is good!"

Li Longji clapped his hands and laughed, "Then Uncle will witness Sparrow's dance."

After Wu Jieyu took her seat, she asked with a smile, "I wonder which song the young master would like to dance?"

"Breaking the Formation Music".

Wang Xi, with his innocent little face raised, proudly proclaimed, "My Great Tang Dynasty's Breaking Formation Music!"

Li Longji was startled, but then said expectantly, "Good! Your uncle will personally beat the drum for you."

Consort Wu said, "I will play the zither for the young master."

Wang Xi said, "However, this dance requires wearing riding boots."

"How difficult is this?"

Li Longji immediately glanced at Gao Lishi.

Gao Lishi quickly found several pairs of brand-new riding boots for Wang Xi to choose from.

Wang Xi chose a pair of shoes that fit well, stood in the middle, and stomped his feet, making a few clicking sounds.

Li Longji assumed he was trying on boots and paid no attention. Suddenly, he noticed the clicking sound continuing.

Why is this kid kicking?

Is this how you try on boots?

But as he listened, he noticed something was amiss. Just then, he heard the sound of a zither again. Looking to the side, he saw that Consort Wu had begun playing the "Breaking the Formation" melody.

Li Longji was overjoyed and immediately beat the drum.

It was as if the sounds of zithers, drums, and clattering were violently colliding within the hall.

Suddenly, Wu Jieyu raised her hand, and the music of the zither became more urgent. Wang Xi's kicking of the floor also became more rapid.

Upon seeing this, Li Longji was not to be outdone and quickly struck the drum with both hands.

The pace became increasingly rapid.

But none of the three were willing to give in, and they kept speeding up, bringing out the exciting style of the music of breaking the formation to the fullest.

Gao Lishi, being a close associate of Li Longji and also an expert in music, had never seen such a dance before and was utterly dumbfounded.

Suddenly, a loud clang was heard as the air was pierced.

Startled, everyone looked in the direction of the sound and discovered that a string on the zither had broken.

Wu Jieyu bit her lip lightly, slightly unwilling, and said, "Young Master, your dancing skills are truly superb. I am ashamed to admit that I am not as good as you."

"Thank you for your concession."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "But it was the music played by Jieyu and my uncle that brought out my potential. I have never danced so freely before."

"well said!"

Li Longji slammed his hand on the table and stood up, saying, "If you ask me, they are all equally impressive."

Having said that, he stepped forward again, staring at Wang Xi's riding boots, "Que'er, your dance is...!"

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "This is my own creation."

Consort Wu was shocked. "Created by yourself?"

Wang Xi nodded and said, "Because my father often locked me up, I didn't have much to do in the ancestral hall, so I would jump around, kick the door, kick the wall, kick the floor. As I kicked, I discovered that this could also produce a melody, so I created this dance. However, I was afraid it would be too noisy, so this is the first time I have danced in front of others."

"I see."

Li Longji laughed heartily and said, "This is really interesting. Que'er, could you teach your uncle to dance this dance?"

Wang Xi asked, "Will my uncle also be put in solitary confinement?"

Gao Lishi quickly said, "Don't talk nonsense."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!"

Li Longji laughed and said, "I will not be imprisoned, but I also love this dance."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "If Uncle wants to learn, then of course I'm willing to teach."

Consort Wu immediately came over, "I want to learn too."

Li Longji then looked at Wang Xi.

Wang Xi nodded.

Li Longji immediately went with Wu Jieyu to change clothes. After a while, Li Longji changed into riding boots, while Wu Jieyu wore a red round-necked long robe, which was the most popular androgynous outfit among women in the Tang Dynasty.

Unlike Hongxiu's cheerful and elegant demeanor, Wu Jieyu, dressed in this androgynous style, resembled a noble young master, her charming expression carrying a hint of arrogance.

After seeing this, Wang Xi remarked, "It's no wonder Li Longji is so infatuated with this woman. However, I still prefer my teacher's demeanor."

After they were ready, Wang Xi taught him the tricks of tap dancing, because he didn't need to worry about the rhythm at all, since both Li Longji and Wu Jieyu were experts in this area.

The key is to use the ankle.

Wu Jieyu had a good foundation and quickly mastered the trick, dancing with great joy. However, since the undergarment at the time was a bellyband, it wasn't secure enough. When she jumped, her two large breasts heaved violently, making Wang Xi afraid to look directly at them. He couldn't just stand there in front of Li Longji.

He focused more on teaching Li Longji, who put in a little more effort, but only compared to Wu Jieyu.

The three of them were so engrossed in learning and dancing that they didn't even realize it was already dark.

Wang family.

"They still haven't returned. It seems His Majesty has kept Que'er in the palace for the night again."

Having learned from the first experience, Wang Shouyi was no longer flustered.

Princess Xue could only shake her head, both amused and exasperated. She truly hadn't expected that her son, who was beaten at home every day, would one day be so favored by the emperor. She said, "I should at least send someone to inform him."

Wang Shouyi said somewhat displeasedly, "It's not so easy for the palace to send people out. After what happened last time, there's no need for my younger sister to send someone to inform us."

Princess Xue sensed the displeasure in his tone and said no more.

However, they did not know that the reason Empress Wang did not send anyone to inform them was because she herself was unaware of the specific situation, and that Wang Xi was not with her today.

She also waited for news in her own palace.

"How about it?"

Upon seeing Chen Liang enter, Empress Wang hurriedly asked.

Chen Liang said, "I went to inquire and found out that there is still the sound of a zither coming from inside."

Empress Wang nodded and said, "That's good. At least it proves that Que'er didn't cause any trouble."

But he looked very forlorn.

Chen Liang whispered, "Since His Majesty admires the young master so much, why doesn't the Empress learn music and dance from him?"

Empress Wang said, "If I were to learn this, wouldn't all the other concubines follow suit to please His Majesty? Then the harem would become extravagant and wasteful, which would ruin His Majesty's grand plan!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Liang stopped trying to persuade him.

(End of this chapter)