Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 226 A Lesson Every Man Must Learn
Li Longji had an extremely developed artistic sense and was very particular about appearance, demeanor, and posture. However, he hadn't really thought about trying face masks this time because he thought they were exclusively for women. He never imagined that men could use them too. After being tempted by Wang Xi, he naturally wanted to give it a try.

After a short rest, the concubines couldn't wait to go to the private rooms that had been arranged for them.

However, Wang Xi did not personally apply a face mask for Li Longji. It is unknown whether Li Longji had this habit, but Wang Xi could not accept applying a face mask for a man. Therefore, he arranged for Zi Hui to apply a face mask for Li Longji, while he personally applied a face mask for Empress Wang, because he also noticed that the Empress was a little unhappy today.

"Ouch!"

After settling into the private room, Li Longji, like a country bumpkin in the city, lay on the couch, enjoying Zi Hui's massage and the steam, and couldn't help but groan, "This is really quite comfortable. Hehe."

Every detail here was brought from later generations by Wang Xi, and it is very scientific. Although Li Longji was the emperor, he never enjoyed it.

As he spoke, he looked at Gao Lishi and said, "Lishi, you should try it later. It's really comfortable and worth a try."

Gao Lishi hurriedly replied, "I won't need to."

Li Longji waved his hand and said, "Oh! It's alright, it's alright. Let's try it and experience it. It's really quite extraordinary."

Gao Lishi was overjoyed and said, "Then, this humble servant thanks Your Majesty."

Li Longji was just that kind of person. He spoiled those he trusted to an excessive degree. Of course, on the other hand, he could also kill three sons in a single day.

It is evident that the emperor was also an ordinary person with a multifaceted personality, and cannot be judged based on just one aspect. However, the emperor was able to do things that ordinary people wanted to do but dared not do, or said they could not do.

This makes the emperor appear cold and ruthless.

Meanwhile, Wang Xi was already applying a face mask for Empress Wang.

"Sparrow, how do you know these things?"

Seeing that Wang Xi's technique was skillful and the comfort level was even better than that of the palace maids, Empress Wang couldn't help but ask curiously.

Wang Xi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you may not know, but I practice this skill diligently. No one in the temple can compare to me."

Empress Wang said, both amused and exasperated, "Why are you practicing these things instead of studying properly? These are tasks that servants do."

Wang Xi said carelessly, "Of course it's to make the girls happy! Oh, and it can also make Aunt and Mother happy, hehe."

"Your child."

Empress Wang, both amused and exasperated, gently tapped Wang Xi's forehead with her jade-like finger. "Your mind is always filled with these kinds of things. When will you ever grow up?"

Wang Xi said, "Empress Aunt, this is how sensible I am. My parents are counting on me to carry on the Wang family line. I need to find a few more, even a dozen. I need to learn more ways to make girls happy."

Upon hearing this, a hint of melancholy flashed in Empress Wang's eyes. She nodded and said, "Look at my aunt, she's getting senile. She's even forgotten about this. It's only right."

If she had children, she definitely wouldn't say that. With your status, having children with several women would be a piece of cake. Let alone a dozen, even dozens wouldn't be a problem. But she doesn't have children, so she feels that no matter how hard she tries in this area, it's not too much.

There was a hint of sadness in his tone.

Wang Xi realized he had said the wrong thing, but there was no way to comfort him about this, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "Auntie Empress, actually, Que'er knows more than just that. Que'er also knows makeup. I'll help Auntie Empress with her makeup later."

Empress Wang exclaimed in surprise, "Que'er knows all this?"

“My nephew is quite talented in this area.”

Wang Xi said smugly, "Actually, I've always thought that the Empress's previous makeup didn't suit her temperament. I'll do a makeover for the Empress later, and I guarantee that Consort Wu will be ashamed of herself."

"You mustn't talk nonsense."

Empress Wang glared at him slightly, then whispered, "Be careful, the walls may be listening."

"Hey!"

Wang Xi said, "Then the Empress has agreed."

Empress Wang smiled and said, "Que'er is so filial, I'm overjoyed, how could I refuse?"

What woman doesn't love beauty? However, Empress Wang had to assist her husband's career, so she always set an example by rarely dressing up, except for some important occasions.

As she grew older and the number of concubines in the harem increased, she paid less and less attention to them, because she felt she couldn't compare. Today, at Wang Xi's urging, she sat upright in front of the bronze mirror and looked at her fading beauty in the mirror, and couldn't help but feel sad again.

However, in Wang Xi's eyes, his aunt was not past her prime; she was only in her early thirties, the prime of a woman's life, but simply not good at dressing herself up.

Compared to Hongxiu's gentle, virtuous, and approachable temperament, Empress Wang gives off an extremely cold and aloof feeling. She is stern, unsmiling, and heroic, making people afraid to look directly at her. However, her makeup is often in the same style as Hongxiu's, which is very simple and obviously unsuitable.

Because temperament is innate and unchangeable, makeup must follow temperament, not the other way around, unless the subject is an actor, because actors are changeable.

Wang Xi had long wanted to design a makeup look for her aunt, but she had never had the opportunity.

Today he finally got a chance. He came prepared, bringing all the latest blush, eyebrow pencils, and lipsticks.

Sitting next to Empress Wang, he carefully applied her makeup, being extremely cautious with every stroke.

"All right!"

Wang Xi put down his eyebrow pencil, picked up a handkerchief, and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Sparrow, you're tired!"

Halfway through her sentence, Empress Wang suddenly seemed to be frozen in place, staring blankly at herself in the mirror.

It was as if she didn't recognize the person in the mirror.

Her slender, willow-leaf eyebrows seemed to fly into her temples, her high, straight nose, and her deep red, full lips, combined with her angular face, made her look almost too domineering at first glance. Yet, upon closer inspection, she exuded the charm and sexiness of a young woman.

"Auntie, how is it?"

Wang Xi asked excitedly.

Empress Wang was taken aback, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Why did you paint my aunt like this?"

This makeup style is unique, both in modern times and in ancient times. While it is stunning, it can also be quite shocking.

"This has always been Sparrow's dream."

"Dreams?" "Yes."

Wang Xi nodded and said, "I've heard my father tell stories about my aunt. Back then, she assisted His Majesty in eliminating political enemies and fighting her way out. In Que'er's heart, my aunt should be a beautiful, noble, confident, and generous woman."

Empress Wang retorted, "Auntie is not as good as you say."

Wang Xi said, "Actually, Aunt is just that good, even better than Que'er described. It's just that Aunt is too preoccupied with the issue of childbirth, which has caused her to lose her self-confidence and sense of self."

Empress Wang was taken aback and looked at Wang Xi in shock.

Wang Xi mustered his courage and said, “Aunt, I know that it is hard for a woman to accept not being able to have children. But why don’t you think about it this way? Heaven has already given you beauty, wisdom, family background, and love. Your life is almost perfect. But no one is perfect. If you fail to live up to what Heaven has given you because of this, how can Heaven continue to favor you?”

Empress Wang was very surprised when she heard this and asked, "Who taught you this?"

"gentlemen!"

Wang Xi said, "On our first day of school, our teacher taught us that children who love to laugh usually have good luck. This is because children who love to laugh only have the joy of what they gain, while children who love to cry only have the pain of what they lose."

After careful consideration, Empress Wang smiled with satisfaction and gently stroked Wang Xi's head with her jade-like hand, saying, "Que'er is right."

Looking at herself in the mirror again, that unfamiliar aura gradually became familiar, and the image of that spirited young woman who was no less capable than any man slowly resurfaced in her mind, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears.

Looking back over the past five years, she has indeed been in a state of confusion. As Wang Xi said, she has indeed lost herself and her self-confidence.

But this wasn't the real her. She was so devastated by the issue of childbirth that she lost all confidence and was constantly gloomy and self-pitying.

But as Wang Xi said, this was the only imperfection in her life. Although it was somewhat special, if she continued to complain, how could Heaven continue to favor her?

In that instant, she did indeed want to find her former self again.

When Empress Wang appeared in the main hall, not only Li Longji, but also Consort Wu and other concubines were all stunned.

Li Longji pointed at Empress Wang's face and said, "Empress, your makeup is terrible."

Empress Wang glanced at Wang Xi with feigned reproach, "It's all Que'er's fault. She insisted on using me to practice her makeup skills, saying she wanted to create a new makeup technique."

Everyone stared at Wang Xi in shock.

Wang Xi chuckled and asked, "Uncle, is my aunt pretty?"

“Of course…” Li Longji coughed and said, “Your aunt looks good even without makeup.” He paused, “But your makeup skills are really… quite special. Que’er, where did you learn that?”

Wang Xi said, "This was created by my nephew himself."

"You created this yourself?"

"Ah."

Wang Xi nodded and said, "My nephew has managed to make many women happy with this skill, hehe!"

Upon hearing this, the concubines couldn't help but chuckle.

Even Empress Wang shook her head with a wry smile.

This kid is smart, but he just blurts out everything.

Li Longji laughed and said, "So you've been studying makeup techniques all for women."

Wang Xi nodded and said, "That's right! Moreover, it can help my mother and aunt dress up even more beautifully, which can also be considered as showing filial piety. Therefore, I think this is a lesson that every man must learn."

Li Longji smiled and nodded, saying, "Putting everything else aside, Que'er is very, very sensible in terms of filial piety and family affection, which is something that Uncle particularly appreciates."

Wu Jieyu suddenly said, "It's really extraordinary."

Li Longji asked, "What's unusual about it?"

Consort Wu said, "In my opinion, Que'er's makeup technique is unique and surpasses all current makeup techniques."

The other concubines also nodded in agreement.

Their eyes were filled with envy.

This kind of makeup technique really opened their eyes. They realized that makeup could be done in this way, and that this was true beauty.

Wu Jieyu then looked at Wang Xi, "Que'er, could you teach your aunt this makeup technique?"

"cannot!"

Wang Xi raised his head and said.

The atmosphere changed immediately after those words were spoken.

Li Longji felt his hair stand on end. This was what he feared most. Wang Xi was too young and uncontrollable. Usually, if Consort Wu was also present, he would carefully coax Wang Xi.

Empress Wang hurriedly said, "Que'er, don't be rude."

Wang Xi said, "Aunt, what I mean is that I want to teach Uncle this makeup technique."

Li Longji asked, "Why?"

Wang Xi winked at Li Longji and said, "Uncle, you don't know, but I've used this makeup skill to make Mi'er incredibly happy. It can enhance the relationship between husband and wife. Drawing eyebrows for your beloved is such a romantic thing."

"You scared me to death, kid!" Li Longji breathed a sigh of relief and pointed at Wang Xi, saying, "You little rascal, you're really a little devil."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "Uncle, do you want to learn?"

Li Longji said, "We'll talk about it then."

His eyes seemed to say, "I'm determined to learn this skill."

(End of this chapter)