Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 22 continues
The next day, morning.

Wang Shouyi strode into the inner hall, where he saw a eunuch sitting inside. This man was none other than Chen Liang, the eunuch who served Empress Wang.

Wang Shouyi disregarded etiquette and hurriedly asked, "Why did you come here so early, eunuch? Has something happened to my sister?"

Last night, Li Longji made seven charges in and out, routing his opponents and ultimately returning with a full haul.

Wang Shouyi suffered a sleepless night. Although Li Longji appeared magnanimous and did not hold a grudge against Wang Xi, serving a ruler is like walking on thin ice, and who knows what Li Longji was really thinking.

But one thing is certain: Li Longji had the intention of deposing the empress, which made Wang Shouyi toss and turn at night.

Shortly after dawn, the eunuch from the Empress's side arrived, and Wang Shouyi's heart jumped into his throat.

Chen Liang seemed to sense Wang Shouyi's worry and quickly said, "Duke Qi, do not worry. I am indeed here on the Empress's orders. It is a joyous occasion."

Wang Shouyi's worry immediately turned to joy. "What good news?"

Chen Liang gave him a wink.

Wang Shouyi immediately leaned in and Chen Liang whispered something in his ear.

Wang Shouyi's expression changed drastically, and he asked in surprise, "Really?"

"I wouldn't dare to speak carelessly about such a matter," Chen Liang chuckled, then added, "The Empress was afraid that you, Duke Qi, would worry, so she sent me here early to reassure you."

"Ouch!"

Wang Shouyi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Your Excellency. Thank you for your trouble, Your Excellency."

"How dare I? How dare I? This is what a lowly person should do."

"But did the stockings work?" Wang Shouyi asked again in a low voice.

Chen Liang smiled and said, "His Majesty likes it very much. However..."

"But what?"

"By the way, is your son home?"

"That brat is at the ancestral hall... cough cough, why did the eunuch suddenly bring up my son?"

"Ouch!"

Chen Liang then whispered, "Duke Qi, you may not know this, but the finishing touch yesterday was not the clothes, but your son's portrait."

"portrait?"

Wang Shouyi hesitated for a moment before realizing, "Is it the painting that my son helped His Majesty and my sister paint?"

"Exactly, exactly."

Chen Liang said, "Your son is truly a gifted writer. A single portrait evoked beautiful memories for His Majesty and the Empress, which is why last night's events occurred."

Therefore, the Empress specially sent a servant to deliver some rare treasures to nourish your son, as well as some reward money for the nameless teacher, to thank him for his careful instruction of your son.

"So that's how it is." Wang Shouyi looked troubled.

Seeing that Wang Shouyi's expression was strange, Chen Liang asked, "What's wrong?"

"Oh it's all right."

Wang Shouyi chuckled and said, "That brat is still sleeping. I'll tell him later."

Chen Liang didn't suspect anything, so he said, "Okay, then we won't bother you any longer."

Wang Shouyi quickly called over Uncle Fu, gave Chen Liang some reward money, and then saw him out.

However, yesterday's hero is now being prepared to be imprisoned in the ancestral hall to reflect on his mistakes.

However, Wang Xi had already gotten used to it. It was just like his second bedroom, and he slept soundly. Without plum blossoms, bamboo, chrysanthemums, and orchids, it didn't matter where he slept.

When Wang Shouyi summoned him to the main hall, he was still sleepy-eyed. Upon seeing Wang Shouyi, he prepared to kneel.

"Stop."

Wang Shouyi quickly called out to him, "What are you doing, kid?"

Wang Xi mumbled, "I was afraid that Father would waste his energy, so I knelt down on my own initiative."

Princess Xue, standing to the side, couldn't help but purse her lips; this child was just too honest.

Wang Shouyi said, "I didn't ask you to kneel."

"Ok?"

Wang Xi looked at Wang Shouyi with a puzzled expression.

Wang Shouyi frowned and said, "Don't kneel down so easily. Only cowards kneel. Stand up straight."

Wang Xi was furious upon hearing this.

Damn it! Does this guy even understand reason?

Knowing he was in the wrong, Wang Shouyi quickly changed the subject, asking, "You spent the whole night facing the wall yesterday, did you have any reflections?"

Wang Xi said, "I have thoroughly reflected on my actions. From now on, I will keep my support for the Empress in my heart and not mention it to anyone else. I will also tolerate whatever anyone says and will not act impulsively again."

Princess Xue nodded slightly.

That's right. It's always better to keep quiet than to be wrong. This is experience summarized from countless lives.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Shouyi said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Are you still half asleep? Is this what your father wants you to reflect on?"

Ok?
Princess Xue looked at her husband in astonishment.

Wang Xi was also completely confused. "Then what does Father want me to reflect on?"

"Yes."

Wang Shouyi racked his brains, thought hard for a long time, and finally said, "Trust!"

"What?"

Wang Xi stared wide-eyed at Wang Shouyi.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Wang Shouyi seemed to have figured things out and said confidently, "Am I wrong? Your mother can testify."

Wang Xi then turned his head to look at Princess Xue.

Princess Xue looked somewhat bewildered and nodded blankly.

"Why can't you get it right? You've been thinking about it all night, and you still haven't figured it out."

Wang Shouyi said, "I have never said that you did anything wrong. I am just upset that you did not discuss it with me beforehand. Even if the circumstances did not allow it, you could have given me a look. You clearly do not trust me and think that I will stop you. If you did the right thing, why would I stop you?"

Just like yesterday, your idea was good, and your actions were correct, but you didn't discuss it with your father beforehand. That's why I'm punishing you.

Wang Xi scratched his head in disbelief and looked at Princess Xue, who was even more confused than him. So she said, "Mother, why don't you invite Father's concubines back? Father seems to be acting strangely!"

"Are you looking for a beating again?"

Wang Shouyi roared angrily.

Wang Xi said, "Father, you yesterday...!"

“What happened yesterday? Tell me, was it because your father didn’t explain it clearly, or because you didn’t understand it?”

Wang Shouyi glared angrily.

Wang Xi said, "It is because I have not fully understood."

"That's more like it."

Wang Shouyi immediately became kind and gentle, and chuckled, "However, your father is not an unreasonable person. He is fair in rewarding and punishing. He already punished you yesterday. Today, your father will take out some rare treasures that he has kept for many years to nourish your body."

Wang Xi said, "Forget it, Father. Given the current situation, there's nowhere for me to use the patch. Father should keep it for himself."

Wang Shouyi blurted out, "Does Father have a place to use it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly looked at Princess Xue. Sure enough, the princess's expression was not good. She hurriedly explained, "Madam, please don't be offended. I was led astray by this brat."

Princess Xue blushed. "Teach the child, then teach the child. Why are you dragging me into this?"

"Yes."

Wang Shou nodded, then looked at Wang Xi, but he didn't know how to teach, so he just said, "Alright, alright, stop being so glib. Anyway, what your father means is that you did a good job, and you should keep up the good work. Don't take your support and respect for your aunt, the Empress, to heart. However, in the palace, or when there are ministers around, you'd better discuss it with your father first."

Wang Xi asked suspiciously, "Father, you wouldn't be saying this on purpose to find an excuse to punish me, would you?"

Wang Shouyi said, "You little rascal!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I know."

"Go back to your room and tidy up. You have class to attend later. Oh, and while you're at it, give Mr. Wuming some gifts. They're from your Empress Aunt."

"understood."

Wang Xi left impatiently.

Princess Xue asked curiously, "Husband, what were you doing just now?!"

Wang Shouyi said awkwardly, "Madam, you don't know this, but this boy made a great contribution yesterday. My sister sent Chen Zhongguan to deliver the reward early this morning."

"is it?"

Princess Xue asked in surprise.

Wang Shou nodded. "This kid always manages to make a mistake that turns out to be a success. If I hadn't watched him grow up, I would have thought it was all premeditated."

(End of this chapter)