Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 229 Trend
After giving their comments, Wang Xi and his group left with an air of sophistication.

The officials immediately gathered around the design patterns and formulas on the white cloth and began to calculate and discuss. If Wang Xi and the others were still alive, they would certainly have maintained their proud heads and not allowed decades of experience to be shattered by a single theory.

That's really hurting my self-esteem.

But the more they discussed it, the less confident they became, and their gazes began to dart away.

They are experienced, and they have correct experience, which is theory, and they are able to understand it.

Wang Maozhong asked his subordinates, "How is it? How is it? Do they have any merit?"

The plump official looked up at Wang Maozhong and said awkwardly, "Perhaps... perhaps there is some truth to it, but... whether it's true or not, we'll have to try it to know."

Wang Maozhong snorted, "Let's see how arrogant you are. Hurry up and build it for me."

"Yes."

When Wang Maozhong got home in the evening, he pulled Wang Shuang aside and asked him to explain buoyancy in detail.

"Father, let the people below learn these skills!"

Snapped!
Wang Maozhong slapped him to shut up, then said, "What do you know, kid? If His Majesty asks, I won't even dare to say a word. Wouldn't that make me a laughingstock? Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and teach me. If you can't teach me well, I'll beat you up."

"Oh? What if Father doesn't learn well?"

"I'll beat you up too."

"???"

Wang Shuang was on the verge of tears!

There's nothing we can do; his father is a notorious troublemaker.

Wang Maozhong is truly working very, very hard. He's not joking; he genuinely wants to learn this subject.

He also realized that going to the Six Ministries first might be a better choice. If he could make achievements in the Ministry of Works, it would be much simpler to go to the Ministry of War. The prime ministers couldn't say much about it.

While Wang Shuang was teaching Wang Maozhong buoyancy, Wang Xi was helping Ashina Mi with her makeup and dressing up, because the Palace Secretariat had finally delivered the overcoat he designed, along with a matching set of brown stockings.

Overall, it looks like a modern women's coat, but it doesn't feel too out of place because you can also see the influence of contemporary nomadic clothing, such as the lapel and belt.

Although the design was created by Wang Xi, the actual tailor was the contemporary weaver.

Wearing it out won't look too out of place; others will immediately recognize it as Hu clothing.

At the same time, the frugality of black is still maintained. Although Li Longji has relaxed a little and is not as frugal as before, black is still the main color of the harem.

However, the materials used were not cheap; they were all made of the finest wool. The reason it took so long was because of Wang Xi's design and requirements. It was difficult to achieve perfection in the most common textiles at the time, and the weavers in the Palace Department racked their brains.

However, on the other hand, it also promoted textile technology.

"Que'er, you're so good at makeup, why don't you do my makeup too?" Ashina Mi said, pouting her red lips as she sat in front of the bronze mirror.

Wang Xi said, "Mi'er, with your skin and eyes, you are perfectly suited for this outfit. You don't need any extra makeup. Just change your hairstyle a little."

"Is it?"

"Hmm. Can you cut it a little shorter?"

"As long as you like it."

Ashina Mi was a non-Han Chinese, but he didn't have the idea that one's body and hair are given to one's parents.

Wang Xi immediately trimmed Ashina Mi's hair and styled it into a long, flowing style. Her beautiful brown hair was already a bit curly, which wasn't very suitable for the current hairstyle, but it was perfect for the hairstyle designed by Wang Xi. However, to achieve the best possible result, Wang Xi still took a heated iron rod, wrapped in cloth, and made some minor adjustments for her.

"How about it?"

Ashina Mi stood up, twirled around, and asked, "Does it look good?"

The coat, thick stockings, and high boots transformed Ashina Mi from a young girl into a mature and elegant beauty.

Wang Xi looked her over and thought she was an absolute beauty from later generations. He excitedly hugged her and said, "Mi'er, I want to sleep with you."

"You're so mean!"

Ashina Mi blushed deeply and gently pushed Wang Xi away, saying, "I'm not talking to you anymore. I'll ask my mother to take a look at me."

After saying that, she ran out.

"Ouch!"

Wang Xi yelled in a fit of rage, "I really can't hold back anymore, Sister Hua, I'm going to take you down today!"

When Ashina Mi, with her curly hair, wearing a black coat and high boots, entered the hall, Princess Xue did not recognize her at first. "Mi Mi'er?"

Ashina Mi smiled shyly and said, "Don't you recognize me, Mother?"

Princess Xue said, "Mi'er, with you dressed up like this, I really don't recognize you. Come here quickly and let me see you."

Ashina Mi stepped forward.

Princess Xue examined it carefully, "This is what Que'er designed for you."

"Ah."

Ashina Mi nodded happily, "Mother, do you think it looks good?"

Princess Xue nodded repeatedly and said, "Beautiful, beautiful! It's as if Mi'er has grown up overnight. If this little sparrow puts her intelligence into her studies, she might just become the top scholar in the imperial examination."

Ashina Mi said, "That's not true. Mi'er thinks Que'er is great now. She can do everything. I'm so happy to be with Que'er."

Princess Xue smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, I'm glad you like it."

Ashina Mi then said quietly, "It's just that too many women like Que'er. If Que'er weren't so outstanding, it would be even better."

Princess Xue chuckled, "Since Que'er was born, you're the first person to think he's too outstanding."

Inside Sister Hua's boudoir.

Hua Jie's plump and robust body lay on the couch, with a young boy helping her apply a face mask in front of her, just like a story of a rich woman and a young man.

"Sister Hua, are you comfortable?"

"So comfortable! So comfortable!"

Sister Hua chuckled to herself, "I really didn't expect that I would be able to enjoy this face mask before the princess."

"That is."

Wang Xi said, "Sister Hua has taken such good care of me, of course I must repay her."

"No other requests?"

"No," Wang Xi said. "It's only right that I do something for Sister Hua."

"Hmph. If not, then you can call me Hua Daiyu." Sister Hua snorted. "So, what are your requirements?"

"My parents gave me life, but Sister Hua truly understands me."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "Sister Hua, can you please get some rest earlier tonight? Don't go out on patrol at the slightest sign of trouble. Sister Hua, let me tell you, sleep is the best way to maintain your beauty. Getting up in the middle of the night all the time will affect your appearance."

In order to sleep with Ashina Mi as soon as possible, he broke his principles. Principles, principles, can principles give birth to children?

Sister Hua laughed and said, "I knew it, you were thinking of this."

As she spoke, she sighed, "Young master, do you think I want to be the bad guy? I can't bear to do it. It was the princess who gave the order. At least we have to wait for the letter from the Turkic Khan."

Wang Xi asked, "Why is that?"

"Isn't it because we're afraid something might go wrong?"

Sister Hua said, "Originally, you were supposed to go to the Turkic Khaganate with the princess, but now the princess has stayed in Chang'an and is still living in the mansion. It is still unclear whether the Khan has agreed to the marriage, so the princess asked me to keep an eye on things."

"If you sleep with the little princess, and something happens to her, she won't be able to explain herself! Young master, just wait and see, the letter will arrive soon."

Wang Xi said dejectedly, "It's still early."

After saying that, he added, "Sister Hua, I have another bottle of face mask here. You can take it and use it with my mother later."

Sister Hua laughed, "Young Master is truly filial." Wang Xi pouted and said aggrievedly, "Daiyu isn't as loyal as you."

The next day.

When Ashina Mi arrived at the academy wearing her new coat, she immediately became the focus of the entire academy.

"Little princess, what's with your outfit?"

"Sister Ashina, you look so beautiful today."

"Is this your Turkic clothing? I've never seen it before."

"And this hairstyle, I never thought that she could look so beautiful with her hair down."

"That's because the little princess has curly hair. If we let our hair down like that, we'd look like crazy women."

The envy in the sisters' eyes was palpable. Not one of them found it strange.

Firstly, this coat has elements of Hu clothing, so it's not that strange.

Secondly, the Tang Dynasty was very open, and all kinds of strange costumes could be seen everywhere in Chang'an. Han people often dressed up as Hu people, which was indeed because they liked it. Hu people's songs and dances were very popular in Chang'an. But this could not be called admiration for Hu people, nor had it have anything to do with bloodline. It was purely because of self-confidence.

The reason is simple: the Tang Dynasty was number one in every aspect, and in every aspect it was undisputed. It had no reason not to be confident, and this confidence inevitably led to tolerance. "I am the best in the world, do whatever you want." In fact, this led to the Sinicization of the Hu people.

After all, when it comes to clothing, one should always seek a variety of styles. This has always been the case throughout history. If you get tired of wearing Hanfu, you can try wearing Hu clothing. It doesn't mean that you should always wear Hu clothing and never wear Hanfu again.

However, the introduction of Central Plains culture into the Hu regions could change their way of life.

This is also the greatest aspect of the Tang Dynasty: its openness and inclusiveness led all surrounding tribes and countries to learn from it.

Ashina Mi put her hands in her pockets, as if afraid others wouldn't know she had two more pockets, secretly pleased with herself, and said proudly, "It was Que'er who personally designed it for me based on my Hu clothing, and he also did my hairstyle."

"Brother Que, you've never designed such beautiful clothes and hairstyles for me before."

"You should be content. Brother Que didn't even design my makeup."

"What? What? What?!"

A fat man squeezed in, "Little princess, you look so beautiful today, let your brother Man take a look."

Before he could finish speaking, he was kicked away. "What the hell are you looking at! Call her sister-in-law."

Li Jie rubbed his buttocks and chuckled, "Sister-in-law, you're so beautiful."

"Nima!"

Wang Xi was even more annoyed and was about to kick him again when he was suddenly pulled away by someone.

"Sparrow, I want one too!"

Xue Bao'er really enjoyed the taste.

Wang Xi said, "Go away, I only owe you two makeup sessions. I'll repay you on another day. You can't just design for someone like that so easily."

Xue Bao'er asked, "Then what do you want?"

Wang Xi's eyes darted around, and he whispered, "Let's talk privately next time."

Xue Bao'er spat, "I knew you had no good intentions."

He returned to Linghu Changge's side, looking at Ashina Mi's attire with eyes full of jealousy.

Linghu Changge felt the same way, looking at Ashina Mi with envy in his heart.

Actually, she prefers this outfit to Xue Bao'er's; it's mature, capable, and yet still charming.

"What are you doing?"

At this moment, Hongxiu walked over.

"Teacher, look at Ashina! She looks so beautiful today!" Linglong immediately ran over and said to Hongxiu.

Hongxiu stared intently for a moment, then paused, stunned. "This outfit."

Ashina Mi said, "Teacher, isn't it beautiful? Que'er designed it for me."

“It does have a unique kind of beauty.” Hongxiu nodded with a smile. “And it’s much more beautiful than those Hu clothes from before.”

After all, she comes from a prestigious family, so her sense of aesthetics is better than most people's. Even though she dresses simply, her outfits are very well coordinated, giving her a teacher-like demeanor, which is why Wang Xi loves her so much.

Wang Xi jumped forward and said with a grin, "If you like it, teacher, I can also design something for you. I, Wang Xiaoque, always treat everyone equally."

"no!"

Xue Bao'er rushed over and grabbed Wang Xi, saying, "Have you forgotten your promise to me?"

Wang Xi said, "Teacher, please make an exception for me."

"You try it, I'll beat you to death." Xue Bao'er glared at her angrily.

Hongxiu glanced at Wang Xi with a hint of reproach, but smiled generously and said, "Teacher is past the age of dressing up. Why don't you help the other junior sisters dress up?"

Wang Xi said awkwardly, "Now that we have the conditions, we can't act recklessly."

Hongxiu asked, "What are the conditions?"

Wang Xi said shyly, "I just want to kiss you."

"Hey! Sparrow, how can you be so shameless?"

"I can't stand it anymore."

Xue Jun threw the handkerchief in his hand to the ground and shouted, "Brothers, let's go!"

"This wasn't what I asked for! I was forced, brothers, please listen to my excuse, no, my explanation."

Wang Xi tried to explain, but when they wouldn't listen, he had no choice but to run away.

Hongxiu rolled her eyes and shook her head, then said to Ashina Mi, "Mi'er, aren't you going to do something about him?"

Ashina Mi said dejectedly, "I can't control him, teacher. You should manage him. He'll listen to you."

“He doesn’t listen to me.”

Hongxiu quickly shook her head, then suddenly remembered something, "Wang Xiaoque, Wang Xiaoque. Oh dear! I forgot to tell him something."

He hurriedly chased after them.

By the time she arrived, Wang Xi had already been beaten up by Li Jieman and his gang, covered in mud.

"alright, alright!"

Hongxiu hurriedly said, "Stop fooling around. Wang Xiaoque, come here, your teacher has something to tell you."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Wang Xi quickly ran over and hid behind Hongxiu.

Li Jie tossed his head and said, "Let's go, let's go. This kid only knows how to rely on women for protection all day long. He's useless."

Wang Xi shook his head and said, "That's a skill too, aren't you envious?"

Hongxiu turned around and said, "Be serious, I have something important to discuss with you."

"Seriously! Seriously!" Wang Xi asked again, "What is it?"

Hongxiu said, "A few days ago, my cousin came to see me every day, hoping that I would go back with them immediately, but in the last few days, he hasn't come much."

Wang Xi said, "What does that prove?"

Hongxiu said, "If all of this was done by your aunt, then this might prove..."

Wang Xi frowned. "My aunt has already come up with another way to deal with us."

Hongxiu nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)