Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 13 Diligence and Thrift in Housekeeping
"Sparrow!"

Li Jieman suddenly hugged Wang Xi tightly, burying his face in his chest, "I want to learn your painting skills."

"I want it too!"

Wang Shuang suddenly jumped over and excitedly hugged Wang Xi from behind. With his encouragement, the three of them bounced around, and Wang Xi's crooked hair almost straightened out from the bounce.

Wang Shuang was all muscle, as hard as steel, while Li Jie was all fat, as soft as cotton. One in front and one behind, they could be described as using both soft and hard tactics.

Caught in the middle, Wang Xi suddenly felt dizzy and had difficulty breathing. "Hey! Let me go, let me go. Monk Nian, help me quickly."

Huangfu Sengnian curled his lips, stood up, and said indifferently, "You should let him go quickly, he's almost strangled to death."

Wang Xi said dejectedly, "Damn it! Couldn't you have spoken louder?"

Huangfu Sengnian argued, "If you can hear it, it proves that my voice is not quiet."

Seeing his serious expression, Wang Xi inexplicably flew into a rage and immediately lost her temper, yelling, "You stubborn jerk!"

Huangfu Sengnian asked, "What is a 'nitpicker'?"

".!"

At this moment, Li Jieman and Wang Shuang also realized what was happening and quickly let go.

"Brother Que, are you alright?" Li Jie asked with concern.

"roll!"

Wang Xi cursed, then asked in bewilderment, "You guys always complain about being tired when I ask you to write. I thought I had found kindred spirits, which is why I set up this academy. But now you've all become so studious. Are you playing me?"

Li Jieman said excitedly, "What the Imperial Academy teaches is so boring it makes me sleepy, but your scholarship is different, we really love it!"

"Really?"

Wang Xi asked doubtfully, "Do you really want to learn?"

Wang Shuang exclaimed, "I'll study even if it means not sleeping!"

"???"

Wang Xi glanced at the two of them and suddenly realized that if he were to give it to Old Wang, he would really have to teach them seriously. It didn't make sense; of the four of them, only he knew how to read. He even had to teach Old Tao.

"Alright! I'll teach you."

Soon, Wang Xi pushed them to sit in front of the simple drawing board and began to teach them this drawing skill. However, he started by teaching them the simplest sketches, just like in a class, without being perfunctory.

Li Jieman and Wang Shuang didn't care and were very focused on learning. Although Huangfu Sengnian seemed indifferent, he was watching more seriously than anyone else.

The learning atmosphere here is quite intense.

This is slightly different from what Wang Xi originally envisioned; it can only be said that man proposes, God disposes.

Because they were free and happy, it was afternoon before they knew it. Adhering to the principle of learning happily, they naturally left school half an hour earlier than the Imperial College.

Wangfu.

“My lord, these are all the finest silks and satins in our household.”

The official Fu Bo of the Prince's Mansion gestured to the dozen or so rolls of silk and satin on the table and said to Wang Shouyi.

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Shouyi stepped forward, picked up each roll of cloth, tore off a section, and examined it carefully.

He was in charge of the Palace Secretariat, overseeing the emperor's clothing, food, housing, and transportation. He was extremely knowledgeable about fabrics and food, and could be considered an expert.

“Go to the market and see if you can find anything better,” Wang Shouyi said, putting down the last roll of cloth and turning to Uncle Fu.

Uncle Fu said, "Young master, the finest silks in our household are among the best in the world."

Wang Shouyi said, "You can't say that. I've seen better ones. Send someone to look for them right away. Money isn't the key. I just want the best."

"Yes, I will send someone to look for it immediately."

"Ah."

Wang Shouyi nodded slightly.

In fact, he had long wanted to send Empress Wang some expensive silks and jewelry. He and Empress Wang were siblings, and their relationship was very good. Seeing that his sister, although she was the empress, lived a life far worse than his own, he was naturally unhappy. It was just that his brother-in-law was the emperor. If it were someone else, he would be furious.

Previously, Empress Wang resolutely refused and tried her best to maintain the rules set by Li Longji.

This time, since Empress Wang took the initiative to speak, Wang Shouyi will definitely do everything in his power.

After talking with Uncle Fu, Wang Shouyi went to the backyard. He suddenly glanced at the sky. Although the light was still bright, it was already evening. He couldn't help but wonder if Que'er had returned yet.

So he chose to walk towards Wang Xi's courtyard. When he arrived at the gate, the scene before him greatly shocked him.

Wang Xi was sitting in front of a wooden board, seemingly writing something on it.

You should know that Wang Xi in the past was exactly the same as him. He would get a headache when he saw books and a stomachache when he saw writing brushes and ink. You almost never saw Wang Xi pick up writing brushes and ink on his own initiative. When he got home, he would basically play games with the maids.

Mr. Anonymous is truly a remarkable person!

Wang Shouyi sighed inwardly, quietly approached Wang Xi from behind, glanced at the wooden board, and his expression immediately changed drastically. "What are you doing?"

"Ah?" Wang Xi cried out in fright, turning around to look. "Father?" he exclaimed, then added with displeasure, "Father, you scared me to death!"

It was clear that Wang Shouyi was staring intently at the wooden board. Wang Xi seemed to suddenly realize something, and ripped off the white cloth from the board, hiding it behind his back.

Wang Shouyi then withdrew his gaze, and immediately glared at Wang Xi, "Take it out."

"Daddy?"

Wang Xi cried out pitifully.

"Do you mean you want me to take action?" Wang Shouyi threatened.

Wang Xi then took out the white cloth hidden behind his back. His hands trembled so much that they were almost as strong as those of a French soldier waving a white flag, leaving no room for error.

Wang Shouyi snatched it away, unfolded it, and a flicker of excitement crossed his eyes, but it vanished in an instant. He then questioned Wang Xi, "What is this?"

"Homework!"

Wang Xi said in a low voice.

"Bastard!"

Wang Shouyi angrily retorted, "Although I haven't read any books, I'm not stupid. What kind of homework is this?"

Wang Xi said, "This really is homework. Today the teacher taught us how to draw, and the homework assigned was to draw a picture."

Wang Shouyi pointed to the painting on the white cloth, "You mean, the master asked you to paint such an obscene picture?"

Wang Xi said, "No, no, I just miss the plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, bamboo, and orchids, so I thought I would paint a picture to remember them. But it's not the obscene picture that Father is talking about."

"You liar, you don't even blink when you lie."

Wang Shouyi said, "Look at what you've drawn! Bare-chested and exposed breasts, and... and these strange undergarments! Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

Wang Xi pouted, as if she had been wronged, "It's not what Father thinks. This is called being diligent and thrifty in managing the household."

"Frugal and hardworking?" Wang Shouyi was completely dumbfounded. This was even worse than calling a deer a horse!

humiliation!

This is an immense humiliation!
"Yup!"

Wang Xi said in a serious tone, "Now I have to rely on myself, but I am short of money. I am thinking that when Mei Ju Zhu Lan and the others come back in the future, I will not be able to buy them many beautiful clothes."

Therefore, I've been thinking of designing a garment that uses very little material but is still very beautiful. Father, tell me the truth, isn't it very simple to make, yet quite beautiful?

Wang Shouyi subconsciously unfolded the painting again, gazing at the sexy, graceful woman on the white cloth. He felt a strange excitement, thinking to himself, "I have to say, this kid really paints well, especially the clothes. Hmm, they're quite frugal, it's really something to look at."

He suddenly nodded. "No wonder you used black."

"Black?" Wang Xi wondered if the black fishnet stockings weren't black, but white.

"Ok?"

Wang Shouyi looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Wang Xi was taken aback. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly realized what was going on and quickly nodded, saying, "Yes, yes, yes! Because black fabric is cheaper, that's why I used black."

There's a reason for this. For example, a few years ago, Emperor Xuanzong (Li Longji) advocated frugality, and all the gold, silver, and jade artifacts were put into the national treasury. At the same time, he stipulated that the women in the harem could not wear brightly colored clothes, and almost all of them had to be black.

Wang Shouyi was in charge of the Imperial Wardrobe. Every time he went to the Imperial Wardrobe, he would suddenly feel dizzy.

This is truly a case of mistake turning into opportunity!
Upon hearing this, Wang Shouyi suddenly had a flash of inspiration and muttered to himself, "Frugality, frugality."

Phew. It seems Old Wang isn't stupid after all. My painstaking training wasn't in vain. Wang Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but whispered, "Father, this is my maid. You mustn't be tempted."

Wang Shouyi was taken aback. "What nonsense are you spouting? Believe me or not, I'll cut your tongue out."

Wang Xi quickly covered his mouth.

Upon seeing it, Wang Shouyi was both amused and annoyed. Suddenly, his eyes darted around a few times, and he coughed, "Did you really draw this?"

Wang Xi nodded.

"I don't believe it."

Wang Shouyi asked, "When have you ever painted?"

“I just learned this today.”

"To be able to paint like this so well after just learning... cough cough, not bad." Wang Shouyi continued, "This painting depicts chrysanthemums, as well as plum blossoms, bamboo, and orchids. You shouldn't favor one over the other. Here, paint three more, and I'll be right here watching."

Wang Xi said, "Even if Father didn't say anything, I would still draw it. I'm not a biased person."

"That's good. Remember, they all need to be the thrifty and good-natured type."

"Oh. Should we paint one for Sister Hua too?"

"You little brat, you want a beating, don't you?"

Ha! You still say you're not thinking about my plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, bamboo, and orchids.

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