Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 187 This really is just a misunderstanding
In his previous life, Wang Xi was very ambitious and eager for success and money. But since arriving in the Tang Dynasty, he has not had much desire for these things. He knows better how to enjoy happiness. Sometimes, he is not pretending to be naive, but indulging in his naivety, which makes life easier.

If this aunt had left a good impression on him, and if it were someone like Hongxiu, he might have considered it. But since he didn't have a good impression of this aunt, he was even less willing to cooperate with her.

Bring it on!

Anchangfang, south of Dongshi.

A carriage stopped in front of a small courtyard. A stunningly beautiful young woman stepped down from the carriage, and a servant opened the gate.

Upon entering the courtyard, one sees that the interior decoration appears simple, but upon closer inspection, one discovers that the potted plants, the calligraphy and paintings on the walls, the embroidery, and the glassware on the tables are all extraordinary.

"lady."

Several maids were already waiting inside the door.

The young woman was none other than Madam Zixia, who had just returned from the Wang family. She asked, "Has Guangsheng arrived yet?"

"Reporting to Madam, the Grand Steward is already waiting in the back hall."

"Ah."

Madam Zixia went straight to the back hall, where she saw a middle-aged man with a square face and a burly build standing inside.

Upon seeing Madam Zixia arrive, the man immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Guangsheng greets Madam."

Madam Zixia nodded slightly, sat down, and asked, "Have you found anything?"

Guang Sheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "This subordinate is incompetent and has been unable to find any information about Mr. Wuming."

Madam Zixia frowned slightly, and put down the teacup she had just picked up. "With your methods, you haven't been able to find any information for three whole months?"

Guang Sheng said awkwardly, "Please forgive me, Madam."

Madam Zixia pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "It's not your fault. I know your methods. According to the information I have, Mr. Wuming should be recruiting disciples everywhere. It's impossible for you not to have any information about him."

Guang Sheng said, "I am also puzzled by this, but I really can't find any information about Mr. Wuming."

Lady Zixia said, "There's definitely something wrong here."

Just then, a servant stood at the door and said, "Reporting to Madam, Manager Zhang has arrived."

"Let him in."

"Yes."

After a while, Zhang Huai walked in tremblingly. "This humble one, Zhang Huai, greets Madam."

He then bowed to Guang Sheng beside him.

Madam Zixia asked, "Manager Zhang, have you ever had any dealings with Mr. Wuming?"

Zhang Huai said, "It happened once or twice, but not many times. That nameless gentleman rarely goes out, and I usually deal with Wang Shaolang and his group. But dealing with them is really difficult because they don't care about money. I often feel like I have power but don't know how to use it."

Lady Zixia smiled slightly, indicating that she understood his predicament, and said, "Tell me everything you know, word for word."

"Yes."

Zhang Huai recounted the entire story, from the very first time Wang Xi approached him to sell wine, word for word.

After hearing this, Lady Zixia looked at Guang Sheng and asked, "What do you think?"

Guang Sheng said, "This nameless gentleman is indeed very capable, especially in his understanding of human nature. Although he gains benefits, he gives people the impression of being indifferent to fame and fortune."

“I feel the same way.” Madam Zixia nodded thoughtfully. “I have met many Taoist hermits, but they are very different from this Mr. Wuming. It seems I still have to meet this Mr. Wuming.”

After a slight hesitation, she said to Guang Sheng, "Tomorrow, go to Wuming Academy and donate one million coins to their charity in my name. Also, send a message saying that I want to visit Mr. Wuming."

Guang Sheng said, "I will make preparations immediately."

The next day.

"Sparrow, hurry up, we're going to be late."

Ashina Mi stood in front of the door, frowning slightly, and called anxiously into the room.

"I'm coming!"

Wang Xi ran over, covered in sweat, and said breathlessly, "Mi'er, there's no such thing as being late in our academy, so there's no need to rush."

Ashina Mi's lips curled up slightly: "You may not care, but I'm always the last one to arrive, making my senior sisters laugh at me."

Wang Xi quickly hugged her gently, "Okay, okay, from today onwards, let's set off earlier and try not to be the last to arrive."

Ashina Mi's worry immediately turned to joy. "But you said you wouldn't lie to me."

Wang Xi nodded.

"Then let's hurry up and go."

Just as he stepped out of the courtyard gate, he saw Wang Facai standing beside the carriage, but turning his head to look at the street.

Wang Xi turned his head and saw a young swordsman in white robes wearing a bamboo hat sitting on a white horse. He immediately exclaimed, "Wow! Is he really that handsome?"

Wang Facai asked, "Young master, do you recognize that person?"

Wang Xi said, "Don't the bodyguards I just hired have a certain air about them?"

Wang Facai was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Is there something I did that didn't satisfy you, young master?"

"You're not as handsome as him."

"????"

Wang Facai was speechless.

Wang Xi laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. You have other things to do for me, so you can't be by my side all the time."

Wang Facai asked worriedly, "Can this person be trusted?"

Wang Xi smiled and said, "Don't worry, he's absolutely trustworthy. Alright, let's go to school."

They boarded the carriage with Ashina Mi and drove forward. When they arrived beside Li Bai, Wang Xi suddenly lifted the curtain and asked in a childish voice, "Brother Li Bai, why are you, a man, wearing a bamboo hat in the street?"

Li Bai truthfully replied, "Yesterday I heard many rumors about the young master."

So you were afraid of losing face by being with me! Wang Xi quickly said, "Brother Li Bai said it was just a rumor, so it's not credible. Actually, I think Brother Li Bai can understand my difficulties. Men as outstanding as us are always easily envied and slandered."

Li Bai nodded slightly.

Perhaps he only agrees with half of it.

Wang Xi continued, "Actually, I'm in an even worse situation than Brother Li Bai. I believe Brother Li Bai has also heard the rumors about the Nameless Academy. Those doctors at the Imperial Academy all dislike us. As the saying goes, seeing is believing. In time, you'll realize that those rumors are just malicious slander. This young master is loved by everyone and admired by all."

Li Bai glanced at Wang Xi suspiciously, but remained silent.

He had certainly heard the rumors about the Nameless Academy, but he supported the Academy, which is why he was skeptical of those rumors.

Otherwise, he would have come today to say goodbye to Wang Xi.

During their conversation, they arrived at the academy. After getting off the carriage, Wang Xi said to Li Bai, "Brother Li Bai, I'll take you to meet our teacher, the woman you saved that day. She's been looking for you all this time."

After hesitating for a long time, Li Bai finally nodded and said, "Alright!"

Wang Xi found it strange that he seemed somewhat unwilling, for with Hongxiu's beauty, who wouldn't want to get close to her?

Immediately, he realized that Li Bai, who was so handsome, talented in literature, and skilled in martial arts, would certainly not lack women. He couldn't help but secretly become wary, wondering what would happen if his teacher fell in love with someone else. Taking advantage of Ashina Mi's inattention, he whispered, "However, Brother Li Bai, my teacher and I have some private feelings for each other."

Li Bai was greatly shocked and exclaimed, "You mean you and the old man!"

Wang Xi hurriedly said, "Keep your voice down, keep your voice down."

Li Bai frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and nodded, saying, "I understand."

"As long as you understand!"

Just as he stepped into the courtyard, an unidentified object flew towards him. Fortunately, Li Bai reacted quickly, flicking his wrist to deflect the object with his sword.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a lump of mud.

"You gull-headed vulture, prepare to die!"

"Kill them! Kill the dog-headed vulture!"

"Come on!"

More than twenty children, covered in mud, rushed over.

Li Bai was shocked and looked at Wang Xi, "Young Master, didn't you just say that everyone loves you?"

"It's a misunderstanding! It's absolutely a misunderstanding!"

Wang Xi pulled Ashina Mi aside and said, "Brother Li Bai, you hold them off for now, I'll go get reinforcements."

After saying that, he pulled Ashina Mi and ran inside.

Looking at the group of children, all under ten years old, Li Bai was at a loss and said, "How am I supposed to stop them?"

"Don't run, you dog-headed vulture!"

One child is simply thrown a lump of mud.

Ashina Mi kicked out and sent it flying.

Wang Xi exclaimed with delight, "Mi'er, you know kung fu too!"

Ashina Mi said, "He only knows a little bit. Let's run away quickly."

Fortunately, the opponents were all children under ten years old, and they even split up to attack Li Bai. Soon, Wang Xi and Ashina Mi disappeared without a trace.

After the two fled in a sorry state, three heads suddenly peeked out from the corner, watching the scene and chuckling.

It was Li Jieman, Huangfu Sengnian, and Wang Shuang.

Wang Shuang said smugly, "It seems our training has been quite effective. If that man in white hadn't suddenly appeared, we would have given that dog-headed vulture a real hard time today."

Huangfu Sengnian replied, "But it is still far from reaching a hundredfold difference."

Li Jie said confidently, "However, I believe that if things continue like this, we will be able to achieve it very soon."

Before the words were finished, someone behind them said calmly, "Is this how you guys play the game?"

The three of them turned around abruptly and saw Wang Xi standing behind them, looking at them coldly.

Li Jieman chuckled and said, "Don't be angry, Brother Que, we were just joking."

“This is no joke,” Huangfu Sengnian said solemnly. “If even you are not afraid of them, how can they possibly subdue Xue Bao’er and the others?”

Wang Xi flew into a rage and said, "Get out of here! Why don't I use you as test subjects?"

Wang Shuang said in a serious tone, "Of the four of us, you are the most mischievous."

Li Jie tiptoed over to Wang Xi's side, making a few quick thuds. "Brother Que, let us try a few dozen more times, and we'll master it."

"I'll strangle you, you fatso."

Wang Xi was so angry that he grabbed Li Jieman with both hands.

"Cough cough, Brother Shuang, save me."

Li Jieman immediately called out to Wang Shuang.

Wang Shuang immediately rushed over and grabbed Wang Xi.

"Oh dear! It's that same old trick of forcing a man to have sex with someone again!"

Just then, a white shadow flashed by, and Wang Xi was overjoyed, "Brother Li Bai, quickly save me!"

Huangfu Sengnian immediately stepped in front of Li Bai, asking, "Who are you?"

Li Bai quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said, "I am Li Bai, young brother, please do not be impulsive. I am only responsible for helping him taste the wine."

Wang Xi's eyes widened. "Brother Li Bai, what do you mean by this?"

Li Bai said, "A person cannot stand without integrity. Young man, you don't have a single truth in your mouth. Just now you said that everyone loves you, but now it seems that everyone is shouting to kill you."

"Misunderstanding!"

Wang Xi was so aggrieved that tears were almost welling up in her eyes.

He is universally condemned, that's true, but the problem is, today's situation is truly a misunderstanding.

Li Jie nodded and said, "Young hero, you have a good eye. This fellow is the dog-headed vulture that everyone hates."

"You fatso."

Wang Xi kicked hard, then struggled to break free from Wang Shuang's strong hold. Clutching his neck and panting, he said, "Alright, stop fooling around. This Brother Li Bai is the young hero who saved our teacher last time."

The three of them were taken aback and couldn't help but look at Li Bai.

Li Bai had already recognized them. He took off his bamboo hat, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings!"

Huangfu Sengnian frowned: "Last time you suddenly withdrew, you almost killed us."

Li Bai paused for a moment, then said awkwardly, "Because it was curfew at the time, I had to go ahead."

Li Jie waved his hand and said, "Alright, consider it as your merits and demerits canceling each other out, so we won't thank you."

Li Bai hurriedly replied, "It is our duty to uphold justice and righteousness; there is no need for thanks."

The young Li Bai was a little bit immature and eccentric.

“Wow, you guys are really mean-spirited and ungrateful,” Wang Xi said sarcastically, then added, “Brother Li Bai, don’t waste your breath on them. I’ll take you to see your teacher.”

Li Bai nodded.

Upon arriving at the office, before Wang Xi could speak, Hongxiu recognized Li Bai, "Aren't you?"

Li Bai cupped his hands and said, "My name is Li Bai."

Hongxiu quickly bowed and said, "Hongxiu greets Young Hero Li."

"Don't dare!"

Li Bai bowed again.

Hongxiu said, "I am deeply grateful to the young hero for saving me that day."

Li Bai laughed and said, "My lady, there's no need for thanks. I believe any man of the Tang Dynasty would have helped in such a situation."

Wang Xi stood aside, carefully observing the two of them, especially Hongxiu, to see if she had developed feelings for Li Bai.

Facing Li Bai, he dared not be arrogant. This fellow's charm was almost on par with his own, and Hongxiu valued talent, which was truly fatal.

Just then, Li Jieman's voice rang out from outside again, "Brother Que, come out quickly."

Without even thinking, Wang Xi replied, "No time! Get lost!"

Li Jieman then said, "It's the master who's looking for you; he really has something to discuss."

"coming!"

Wang Xi then agreed and said to Hongxiu and Li Bai, "You two chat, I have something to attend to first."

Li Bai said, "Young man, please go ahead."

After Wang Xi left, Li Bai hurriedly asked Hongxiu, "Is my wife being imprisoned here by that dog-headed vulture?"

(End of this chapter)