Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 273 Balancing Romance and Career

Madam Zixia was naturally prepared for Yuchi's cursing, as she knew her aunt very well.

This wasn't the first time she'd encountered such a problem, but she believed the generous reward would make her aunt forget today's unpleasantness.

She has always done it this way, and it has only failed with one person so far: Wang Xi.

Objectively speaking, anyone would be extremely grateful to Meirenjiu after it monopolized the entire Guanzhong region.

However, Wang Xi didn't mention it at all, showing absolutely no interest in the matter.

Of course, Madam Zixia had every reason to believe that Wang Xi was just an exception and that there would never be a second one.

In fact, things should have unfolded exactly as she had envisioned.

With a continuous flow of wealth and a rising status, the Linghu family will forget their unpleasantness and become even more closely bound to them.

Unless, this is a trap all along.

An unnamed academy.

"Sister Changge, why are you sitting here looking so down?"

Wang Xi sat down next to Linghu Changge with a concerned expression.

Perhaps because he was sitting too close, Linghu Changge gave him a wary look, "It's none of your business."

"That's good."

Wang Xi immediately stood up and prepared to leave.

Linghu Changge was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly said, "Sit down."

"Oh."

Wang Xi quickly sat down, and seeing that Linghu Changge remained silent, he said, "Sister Changge, if you really have any trouble, you can tell me. I will definitely help if I can."

Linghu Changge glanced at him, "You're really that kind?"

"Sister Changge, if I, Wang Xiaoque, were an ungrateful person, would Mi'er and Bao'er be friends with me?" Wang Xi said smugly, shaking her head. "If you don't believe me, you can go outside and ask around to see how I, Wang Xiaoque, treat my friends."

Linghu Changge pouted, seemingly accepting this explanation, and suddenly said, "Actually, this matter is also related to you."

Wang Xi feigned surprise and said, "What the hell? It's related to me again? Just now, Sister Changge said it had nothing to do with me. You can't go back on your word."

As he spoke, he subtly lifted one foot, as if ready to slip away at any moment.

Linghu Changge rolled her beautiful eyes slightly, "Why are you panicking? I was referring to your aunt."

"My aunt?"

Wang Xi breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "That's not surprising. My aunt offends people every day."

Linghu Changge glanced at him sideways and said, "You know that too."

Wang Xi said, "Of course I know, because I was also bullied by her. Didn't she take away the Beauty Wine? She even said she would help me earn a lot of money. What I lack is not money, but dignity."

This word about dignity seemed to strike the softest spot in Linghu Changge's heart. "That's right, it has nothing to do with money. They are bullying the weak. A scholar can be killed but not humiliated."

"Aren't you the same?" Wang Xi muttered to herself, then hurriedly asked, "Sister Changge, how did my aunt bully you? Tell me, and I'll help you get justice."

Linghu Changge asked suspiciously, "You're willing to offend your aunt for me?"

Wang Xi asked curiously, "Why is Sister Changge so surprised? Sister Changge, as you know, I've always liked you a lot."

Linghu Changge blushed and then spat, "You are really greedy. You have the little princess and Bao'er, and you are still not satisfied."

If she hadn't been preoccupied with something today, she would have given that kid a good beating.

This guy is getting more and more shameless.

Wang Xi shook his head and said, "Sister Changge, you are considered one of Master's disciples, how come you don't even have a trace of Taoist spirit?"

Linghu Changge asked curiously, "What does this have to do with the Taoist spirit?"

Wang Xi said, "It's a big deal. Liking someone is just a feeling in your heart. It's not something that goes against the natural order. Our Taoist philosophy respects following the natural course of things. Besides, I didn't say I was going to do anything. I'm just not good at lying."

"quibble."

Linghu Changge gave a soft hum and said, "I beat you up every day, and you still like me?"

Wang Xi shook his head and said, "I didn't lose out either, I touched it too—ouch! Ouch! Don't pull my ear."

Linghu Changge released his grip, glared at him, and said, "If you keep talking nonsense like this, I'll tear your ears off."

Without saying a word, Wang Xi opened his arms and hugged Linghu Changge.

Linghu Changge was completely dumbfounded.

what's the situation?
Before she could react, Wang Xi released her.

"you!"

Linghu Changge immediately raised his hand.

Wang Xi quickly jumped aside and chuckled, "I already said I wouldn't suffer a loss."

Linghu Changge glared at him fiercely and said, "Come here."

If it were anyone else, Linghu Changge would have chased him for miles, but as for Dog-Headed Vulture himself, as he said, he had hugged him many times before, although the price was very high, it had made Linghu Changge used to the feeling.

Wang Xi said, "You can come over, but don't make a move. If you do, I'll make a move too."

"come over."

"Oh."

Wang Xi scurried over and sat down, then asked with concern, "Sister Changge, let's make peace first and unite against the enemy. What outrageous thing has my aunt done this time?"

Linghu Changge hesitated for a moment, then poured out his grievances to Wang Xi, his words filled with indignation.

Why did Wang Xi choose Linghu Changge in the first place? Of course, it wasn't entirely for the sake of picking up girls. Wang Xi knew that Linghu Changge had a very strong personality and loved to challenge those stronger than her. She didn't like bullying the weak. She used to chase after Dog-Headed Vulture because Dog-Headed Vulture liked to harass respectable women. If Wang Xi knew about this, she would definitely be very unhappy. This was a very good breakthrough point.

Indeed, upon learning of this, he was so angry that he almost went to challenge Lady Zixia to a duel.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi frowned slightly. "Wow, is it that complicated? It even involves the Grand Secretary."

Linghu Changge said, "Are you scared?"

"I...I..." "You just said you'd help me."

"I think I said I would help if I could."

So, are you going to help or not?

"help!"

Wang Xi said with a tense face, "For Sister Changge, I, Wang Xiaoque, am going all out this time. We'll settle all our old and new scores with her."

"That's more like it," Linghu Changge snorted.

Wang Xi then asked, "So, how does Sister Changge want me to help?"

Linghu Changge said, "You're the one who wanted to help me. Shouldn't you be the one to come up with the idea? If I had a solution, would I need your help?"

"It seems so."

Wang Xi scratched his chin, thought for a long time, and then his eyes suddenly lit up. "I've got it!"

Linghu Changge hurriedly asked, "What's your idea?"

Wang Xi said, "We just need to find monks and others to think about it together."

"????"

After a moment of surprise, Linghu Changge suddenly thought the idea was pretty good.

So Wang Xi quickly found his three mischievous friends who were already prepared.

Upon hearing that their aunt was bullying people again, the three mischievous friends immediately reacted even more dramatically than Wang Xi had just done, launching into a tirade of criticism.

This made Linghu Changge feel like he had found his tribe.

After criticism, we should think of countermeasures.

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Judging from Aunt Que'er's actions, compromising with her will only embolden her arrogance. We absolutely cannot compromise this time."

Linghu Changge nodded and said, "You're right. I don't want to compromise, but they have the Grand Secretary backing them up, and my family..."

"What are you afraid of?"

Li Jie said, "Child Sparrow is now deeply favored by His Majesty."

"Cough cough!"

Wang Xi crossed his arms and chuckled, "Keep it low-key! Keep it low-key!"

Linghu Changge asked, "Are you willing to help me?"

Wang Xi said, "Sister Changge, you're being too polite. If I didn't want to help you, I would have asked the other three to come."

Li Jieman gave this guy another disdainful look.

They really know how to fawn over people.

Linghu Changge then asked, "Then what should we do?"

"A clean break."

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Her aunt's goal is to get that paper. Since that's the case, as long as we don't let her get it, we'll win. Rather than swallowing our anger for such a small gain, we might as well break up the relationship and offer this method to the court for the greater good."

Linghu Changge seemed somewhat hesitant.

Wang Shuang scratched his head and said, "This sounds like it's a lose-lose situation!"

Upon hearing this, Linghu Changge was immediately enraged. "I would rather harm others without benefiting myself than let her succeed."

Li Jie asked, "But will your father agree?"

"My dad!"

Linghu Changge's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "If my father doesn't agree, he doesn't agree, but my mother will definitely agree. I can have my aunt secretly get the secret recipe."

Wang Xi asked blankly, "And then?"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Then it's simple. You go and tell His Majesty that this is paper developed by Linghu Changge based on Taoist thought, which can solve the court's urgent needs."

His Majesty will be very pleased with such high regard for Taoist thought, and will not easily blame Changge's father because of the Grand Secretary.

"I'm OK."

Wang Xi looked at Linghu Changge with concern, "But I'm worried about Sister Changge, will she get beaten up by her father?"

A hint of emotion flashed in Linghu Changge's eyes as he said, "Go ahead and beat me up. Otherwise, I'll die of anger if you don't let me vent my anger."

Wang Xi said, "If your father beats you, run to my house. My bed is big."

Upon hearing this, the three looked at Wang Xi speechlessly.

elder brother!
Do you want this?

Linghu Changge spat out, "I'm not going to your house."

Then he said to Huangfu Sengnian, "Sengnian, thank you. Let's do it this way."

Huangfu Sengnian said, "No need to thank me, I also dislike his aunt."

After discussing and agreeing on the specific procedures, Linghu Changge hurriedly returned to prepare.

After Linghu Changge left, Wang Shuang suddenly felt a little guilty, "Wasn't this a bit too despicable?"

"Especially that dog-headed vulture, he's utterly shameless. It's one thing to deceive people, but he also wants to deceive them with his body," Li Jie said with great contempt.

Wang Xi picked his nose and said, "Which of our words are true? We've been lying all along. Besides, our plan is to raise you to be a good person. What's wrong with having another father now? He's the magistrate of Chang'an County. If we get into trouble in the future, it'll be great to have him protecting us."

Li Jieman thought for a moment, then asked curiously, "But how did you resolve the issue of wives and concubines?"

Wang Xi shrugged and said, "I have a good uncle."

Li Jie said, "Your uncle is my cousin, so I can find a few more."

Wang Xi said, "I didn't say it was impossible."

Li Jie thought for a moment and sighed, "Never mind, my cousin doesn't dote on me like your uncle does."

(End of this chapter)