Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 14 If the eldest doesn't work hard, the younger generation will only regret it.

To conceal his true abilities, Wang Xi simply made a few strokes and sketched three rough drafts, focusing instead on the clothing.

Moreover, considering the current technology and materials, Wang Xi designed all of them as complete sets, connected together with latches.

"These paintings of yours, the clothes, cough cough, the style of being thrifty and hardworking seems a bit different."

Wang Shouyi held a newly painted painting in one hand, examined it several times, and then stared at the painting on the canvas. He noticed that the clothing on each figure was unique and made him stare in disbelief.

Wang Xi boasted, "My four maids, Mei, Ju, Zhu, and Lan, each have different figures, looks, and temperaments. If I were to give them all the same kind in the future, they would blame me for not being attentive enough."

Looking at his son's expression, Wang Shouyi couldn't help but laugh and cry, but he couldn't refute it. Indeed, each one was sexy and arousing. He then exclaimed, "I didn't expect you, you little rascal, to have such a talent for drawing."

He had been watching Wang Xi's three paintings intently. Although they were rather hasty, one could immediately distinguish plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, bamboo, and orchids—figure paintings he had never seen before.
Wang Xi said with a disdainful look, "I have always been very talented, it's just that the knowledge of the doctoral students at the Imperial Academy is not enough."

Seeing that the fellow was still panting, Wang Shouyi immediately said, "Is that so? If you're so capable, paint another picture of grapes for me to see."

"How difficult is this?"

Wang Xi immediately picked up his brush and added two dots and shadows to the painting that was still hanging on the board, giving it a hazy, indistinct feel. He looked down, hesitated for a moment, and then gave up. He threw down the charcoal pencil, clapped his hands, and said, "One small grape on each side, done!"

As soon as he looked up, he saw Wang Shouyi had already raised his palm, which was as big as a palm leaf fan.

"Father, spare me!"

Wang Xi quickly covered his head.

"Are these grapes?"

Wang Shouyi didn't make a move, but pointed at Wang Xi with a look of pity, saying, "So you've used all the talent I gave you on women, kid. That's outrageous! These four paintings are all confiscated."

"what?"

"do you have any opinion?"

"Do not."

Wang Xi said nervously, "Father, you didn't dare to object to taking away these four paintings. I only beg you not to take away the person too. I don't have the heart to share with my son."

"You're asking for it."

Wang Shouyi raised his hand again.

Wang Xi quickly jumped away.

Wang Shouyi didn't really fight, and snorted, "I don't even want your few maids."

After saying this, he added, "Furthermore, you must not paint any more paintings of this kind about diligence and thrift, nor tell anyone about it, lest you ruin the reputation of my Wang family."

Wang Xi asked in surprise, "Is our family's reputation really that good?"

"What did you say?"

"Nothing."

"If I ever see you draw this kind of picture again, I'll make you pay."

"I know, kid."

Wang Shouyi left with four scrolls in his hands.

"call."

Wang Xi exhaled a breath of stale air. "Although Old Wang is uneducated, he's quite perceptive. My good intentions weren't wasted."

"My lord, I have already given the order."

Uncle Fu arrived in front of Wang Shouyi, panting heavily.

"I called you here for this matter," Wang Shouyi said. "There's no need to look for it for now."

"what?"

Uncle Fu looked at Wang Shouyi in astonishment.

Wang Shouyi frowned. "I have just thought about this again. Although His Majesty is somewhat biased, Wu is only a concubine and can do whatever she wants. My sister, on the other hand, is the Empress and we have to consider the bigger picture."

Uncle Fu said, "What you say makes sense, young master. The Empress will not stoop to the level of Consort Wu, but the problem is the other concubines."

"I've also considered that."

Wang Shouyi said, "I can have the Imperial Clothing Bureau design beautiful clothes using the existing materials, thus killing two birds with one stone."

"Beautiful clothes?" Uncle Fu was a little confused.

“Exactly!” Wang Shouyi waved his hand. “Alright, quickly give the order not to go looking for silks and satins yet.”

"Oh. Yes."

It was around midnight.

Inside the canopy.

Princess Xue nestled in Wang Shouyi's arms, her face flushed, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and asked, "Husband, has something joyous happened today?"

Wang Shouyi, who seemed to be pondering something, was taken aback. "What do you mean by that, Madam?"

Princess Xue said shyly, "I...I just felt that my husband was in a good mood today."

Wang Shouyi was stunned for a moment before he realized what was happening and subconsciously said, "It's all that brat's fault."

"You brat?"

Princess Xue asked, even more puzzled, "Sparrow?"

"Do not."

Wang Shouyi suddenly realized what was happening and quickly put his arm around his wife, saying, "Haven't we been intimate for a few days, have we?"

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something, "Oh, right! My dear wife, I'll send you a few sets of clothes another day."

"what?"

Princess Xue was completely bewildered.

Wang Shouyi, however, paid no attention and secretly felt smug. Just one glance was enough to make someone so impulsive; if he wore it, what would it be like? He really had to admit that the brat was exceptionally gifted when it came to women. They say sons resemble their fathers, and that's absolutely true!

Early the next morning.

"what?"

When Wang Xi saw Sister Hua bring in the food, he couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you eating with your parents today?"

Sister Hua said, "My lord went to the capital before dawn. The princess has already eaten with him."

"Wow, Daddy's working so hard, I can't fall behind him. I'm going to start my homework right before the rooster crows! Clatter, clatter, clatter!"

Wang Xi took out a piece of cloth, and started eating while looking at it.

"What are you looking at, young master?"

Hua Jie was truly unreserved. She walked up behind Wang Xi and stared intently at the erotic pictures. She immediately spread her fingers and covered her eyes, exclaiming, "Oh! Young master, how can you look at such obscene things?"

"This is learning. What do you know? Superficial."

Wang Xi gave Sister Hua a disdainful look. Sister Hua said, "Young master, you're so experienced, do you still need to learn?"

Wang Xi said shyly, "So you're being superficial. There's a saying that you can learn as long as you live. I'm learning about the currently popular positions and the underwear that everyone likes."

"It's so disgusting."

Hua Jie said, "This servant will go and tell the princess."

"Sister Hua."

Wang Xi immediately called out to her.

"how?"

Sister Hua turned to look at Wang Xi.

Wang Xi said, "Don't you feel that there has always been a barrier between us?"

Sister Hua nodded repeatedly, "This servant has had this question for a long time."

"Do you know why?"

"why?"

"It's because you tell my mother everything, so how could I dare to tell you everything?"

Sister Hua thought for a moment and said, "What the young master said makes some sense. I can keep this from the princess, but if the young master makes a mistake, I will not help him cover it up."

Wang Xi said, "I feel that the distance between us has thinned a bit now."

"Is it just a little thinner?" Sister Hua asked.

Wang Xi said, "Building trust takes time, take it slow, no rush. By the way, Sister Hua, do you know any needlework?"

Sister Hua said, "I know a little. The Imperial Clothing Bureau once asked me to be the head of the Weaver Girls, but I thought it was too tiring, so I didn't go."

Wow. That's amazing. Wang Xi blinked. "I think the gap between us has narrowed a little bit. Come on, Sister Hua, tell me about the current craftsmanship and fabrics."

Even the sexiest clothes are only temporary. To maintain them, you have to keep innovating and also consider people's current lifestyles and aesthetics, since you'll have to use them yourself in the future anyway.

After breakfast, Wang Xi strolled leisurely to the academy. This was one of the advantages of her own academy: she wasn't afraid of being late and could leave early at any time.

"Young Master has arrived."

As soon as the door closed, Tao Mo immediately put on a servile act, standing next to Wang Xi, bowing and scraping.

Wang Xi said, "They haven't arrived yet."

"Those three young men have already arrived."

"So proactive?"

"Yes."

Tao Mo said, "I am currently painting and playing the zither in the backyard."

Wang Xi gasped, "Oh no, I've run into a ghost!"

Tao Mo suddenly rolled his eyes a few times and said, "Young master, I have a favor to ask."

"explain."

"I just want to ask if I can stop learning to paint. I have to learn to brew wine and paint at the same time, and I really can't manage both. I also don't have the talent for it."

"If you don't have talent, you should work harder."

Wang Xi glared at them. "Xiao Man and the others are working so hard, what reason do you have to complain? As the saying goes, if you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old."

Tao Mo blinked. "Isn't it said that if you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old?"

"That's someone else."

Wang Xi said, "It's not us. If you don't work hard and your secret is exposed, won't it be us young men who get hurt?"

Tao Mo was speechless.

Wang Xi then said, "Alright, I'll have someone send over more oil lamps later."

"What?"

"Of course it's for studying painting at night, not for making pills."

"what?"

After giving Tao Mo a pep talk, Wang Xi went to the backyard, where he saw Wang Shuang and Li Jie sitting in a row, both facing Huangfu Sengnian who was playing the zither.

Judging from the location, Huangfu Sengnian was probably forced to be their model.

"Wow! Do you guys have to work so hard? Didn't we agree to come here to have fun?"

Wang Xi said with a great headache.

Before he could finish speaking, Li Jieman pulled him over, saying, "Brother Que, you've come at the right time. Quickly take a look at me; I feel like something's not right."

Wang Xi glanced at it casually and was almost blinded by its brilliance. He casually retorted, "Damn! Monk Nian isn't that handsome."

"I see."

Li Jie suddenly realized what was going on, then pushed Wang Xi away and resumed his painting, completely absorbed in the task.

Huangfu Sengnian looked at Wang Xi with great dissatisfaction.

Wang Xi sat down with a forced smile. "Monk Nian, don't you feel something's off?"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Apart from you, there is nothing wrong."

"Uh, what I mean is, I opened this academy hoping to live a more carefree life, but look at them!"

“It’s great. Here, I’m free and can do whatever I want,” Huangfu Sengnian said.

"That's true."

Wang Xi nodded. Doing what he likes to do, isn't that what he wants?

Huangfu Sengnian added, "However, they are working so hard in order to win the hearts of more courtesans in the future."

Wang Xi paused for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Is it feasible?"

Huangfu Sengnian immediately gave him a disdainful look.

Wang Shuang suddenly said, "Brother Que, sit closer, I'll draw you in too."

"No need, I still need to go check on how our fermented rice is doing."

After saying that, Wang Xi hurriedly got up and made his escape.

Upon seeing this, Huangfu Sengnian quickly stood up and said, "Brother Que, I'll lend you a hand."

Wang Shuang and Li Jieman suddenly stood up, puffed out their chests, and blocked Huangfu Sengnian's way.

Two fists can't beat four hands, so Huangfu Sengnian could only obediently sit back down.

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