Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 46 Nurturing a Father to Succeed
Imperial College.

It was during dismissal time, and students were walking out of the school in twos and threes, chatting as they went.

As soon as they reached the outside of the courtyard, a middle-aged man dressed as a servant, who was waiting at the gate, immediately came to Yang Zhan's side and whispered a few words to him.

"I see."

Yang Zhan smiled and nodded, then said, "You keep an eye on things."

"The villain obeys your orders."

After the servant left, Wu Chongwen asked, "What is it?"

Yang Zhan laughed and said, "My men just found out that Cui Gu'er and his gang are working hard on the surface, but they are doing dirty tricks behind the scenes."

Wu Chongwen asked, "What kind of underhanded tactics?"

Yang Zhan said, "They hired some poorly skilled carpenters at a low price in the West Market, and then secretly hired some skilled craftsmen from the camp to work behind the scenes on the more complex parts. Then they took them to the academy, where the carpenters assembled them."

Upon hearing this, Wu Chongwen couldn't help but ask in surprise, "They really think they can get away with this?"

Yang Zhan chuckled and said, "That's not all. It's said that they made even more than they should have. You probably don't even need to ask; just one look and you can tell they're cheating."

Xu Daoxuan laughed and said, "It's not surprising that they did this. That Cui Gu'er and Wang Xiaoque are the same kind of people, and they're quite close."

Wu Chongwen couldn't help but chuckle and said, "It seems we really overestimated them."

Yang Zhan said, "Sigh, we've really been bewitched. We actually regarded those few good-for-nothings as opponents. Even if we didn't help, my cousin and his friends wouldn't have lost."

Wu Chongwen said, "We must not be careless. Although those few are useless, we should not overlook that nameless person."

early morning.

Wang Xi yawned as he entered the main hall. "Good morning, Father! Ah—!"

Wang Shouyi said, "Why are you only getting up now? What time is it?"

Wang Xi scratched his head and mumbled, "There's no need to go to school at the academy recently. I've been supervising the construction of the new academy, so there's no need to go so early."

"Really?" Wang Shouyi asked again, "Then why do you come back so late every day?"

Wang Xi said in a serious tone, "Father knows about the supervisors. After they finish their work, we have to check it again, which is why we came back relatively late."

"Bastard!"

Wang Shouyi suddenly slammed his hand on the table. “You brat, you’re lying through your teeth! Your Uncle Han and the others have already told me that you’re all using the guise of overseeing the project to eat, drink, and have fun. You’ve even turned the school into a brothel. It’s outrageous!”

Wang Xi immediately said with a frustrated look, "No way, they really did complain."

"Tell me, isn't that right?" Wang Shouyi said, his eyes wide.

Wang Xi said awkwardly, "It's true that I drank alcohol, but that big lecture was really ordered by the teacher. I'm innocent. If Father doesn't believe me, you can ask the teacher."

"Let's leave that large classroom aside for now."

Wang Shouyi said, "If I find out again that you're drinking while supervising the work, I won't let you off the hook. I could ignore you before, but now that you're my senior, you have to set a good example."

"I know, kid."

Wang Xi thought to himself, "Is Old Wang going through menopause? He even scolded me like that. Really."

Actually, since their interest was dampened by Cui Shendao and the others last time, they haven't been going to the new academy often. They usually stay at the old academy, only going there in the afternoon to take a look.

Upon arriving at the old academy, just as I entered, a huge shadow loomed over me.

"Sparrow!"

"No—ah!"

The moment Wang Xi was forced to catch Li Jieman, he felt as if his internal organs were ruptured, and he let out a muffled thud, almost vomiting.

But Li Jieman paid no heed, straddling Wang Xi and excitedly shouting, "It's done! It's done! Brother Que, it's really done!"

"Get your ass off!"

Wang Xi was furious and forcefully threw Li Jieman away, panting as he said, "Xiaoman, do you even know your own weight?"

Li Jieman, who was thrown off, almost tripped and fell, but he didn't care at all. He came forward again, grabbed Wang Xi's arm, and jumped around while shouting, "Brother Que, it's done! We've done it!" Wang Xi was bouncing around with him, and Hua Jie's neatly combed hair was all crooked. She looked confused and asked, "What's done?"

Li Jieman stopped, then swayed his large hips, "My father is going to become the Vice Minister of Rites."

Wang Xi was taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"

Li Jie nodded and said, "Absolutely true! This is all thanks to us."

Previously, Li Qiao was obsessed with courtesans and poetry, so he would never have thought of such things. He learned all of this through Li Jieman, which shows that it was all arranged by Wang Xi.

Initially, they claimed they would encourage their father to work hard and improve himself, which was mostly just talk, but they never expected it to actually work, which gave them a lot of encouragement.

This road will work!

Wang Xi also said excitedly, "This is really good news. From now on, we'll have someone above us, so we won't be afraid of the Imperial Academy anymore."

Li Jie said, "Who says it isn't true? Besides, my father no longer has time to take care of me."

Wang Xi suddenly thought of something and said thoughtfully, "No wonder my father is in a bad mood today."

Li Jie asked curiously, "My father became the Vice Minister of Rites, why is your father in a bad mood?"

“Use your brain. My dad was the one who stole the spotlight back then, but now it’s your dad who got promoted. Isn’t it normal for my dad to be a little upset?”

As he spoke, Wang Xi chuckled, "But this is good too. It proves that my father still has some self-respect. This person isn't useless yet. Later, I can use your father to provoke my father. My father just scolded me. Humph, when we get back, I'll have to teach him a lesson."

Then Huangfu Sengnian came out and said, "But the Martial Chancellor will also be promoted to Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi couldn't help but frown.

Li Jieman's expression changed, and he nodded, saying, "This is what Doctor Jiang told my father last night. My father is in charge of the education reform related to purchasing property for the people, while Wu Jijiu is in charge of the education reform related to poetry and prose."

"Which one is bigger?" Wang Xi asked.

Li Jieman said, "If we're talking about power, then naturally the Vice Minister of Rites has more."

Huangfu Sengnian nodded and said, "That is indeed the case in terms of position, but since His Majesty personally assigned tasks to them, overall, the Martial Chancellor is actually more advantageous, because whether it is a court official or a hermit in the mountains, they are more concerned with poetry and prose than with acquiring property for the people."

Li Jieman scratched his neck and said, "Actually, my father was more skilled at poetry than at acquiring property for the people."

Huangfu Sengnian said, "And perhaps we also deserve some credit for this."

Wang Xi said, "You mean, His Majesty is treating everyone equally?"

Huangfu Sengnian nodded.

Wang Xi couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He thought to himself, "This was clearly a scheme I designed, yet the Wu family benefited. It must be thanks to that pillow talk again. This is outrageous! Are they trying to take advantage of me not being able to sleep with Li Longji? But I'll sleep with you, Consort Wu, and that will shut you up. Damn it, how am I supposed to break this scheme?"

Although he has temporarily stabilized the situation, he doesn't know where to start if he wants to turn things around, ultimately because of love.

Just then, Tao Mo suddenly strode over, "Four young men, the Bai family father and daughter have arrived."

Wang Xi asked in surprise, "What are they doing here?"

Huangfu Sengnian thought, "Could they be here to deliver money?"

"Yes! Hero Wine is selling so well, we must have made a lot of money, right?" Wang Shuang said excitedly.

Wang Xi said irritably, "The little money they earn is barely enough for us to fill our teeth. Our father got promoted and has everything. Our primary task is to urge our father to work hard and make progress."

Li Jie said, "Brother Que, this idea came from us, so we still have to help my father."

Huangfu Sengnian nodded and said, "In my opinion, Your Highness may not be a match for that Martial Arts Master."

Wang Xi said, "Of course. But we need to plan this carefully. Let's go and train that Bai family father and daughter first, just to warm up. The more they earn, the more courtesans we can find later."

Li Jieman immediately forgot about his father and nodded repeatedly, saying, "That's right, that's right. How do you plan to train him?"

"First, I need to get them to obey me completely."

As he spoke, Wang Xi beckoned to Tao Mo with his finger.

(End of this chapter)