The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 101

The Pisces jade pendant—this pendant has quite a history; it's surprising that it was given away so easily.

Apart from Empress Zhangsun and Princess Changle, everyone else looked rather unwell.

This jade pendant with two fish is a treasure acquired by the Li family. It is priceless and cannot be bought even for tens of millions of taels of silver. Yet it was given away to a mere Master Xu for nothing.

Moreover, this was made by a famous general from the previous dynasty, and even Confucius himself wore it! It is of great significance!

After thinking for a long time, Fang Xuanling hesitated before finally asking, "Your Majesty, this... isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"Oh? What's wrong with that? Since Master Xu has helped Zhuozhi grow up so much and become so sensible, is there any problem with giving him a jade pendant shaped like two fish?"

Fang Xuanling understood what Li Er meant; he was telling him that this was their family matter.

He then said no more and silently withdrew.

In the evening, the family banquet began, and the palace was bustling with activity.

The elders in the palace who were close to Empress Zhangsun were overjoyed to hear that Prince Zhuo could now speak of the way of a gentleman without any stage fright.

The grand banquet of the Tang Dynasty lasted only one night.

But since Li Zhuozhi had finally returned, Empress Zhangsun invited him to stay for a few more days.

These past few days, Li Zhuozhi has been engrossed in reading two books, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Empress Zhangsun smiled slightly and kept saying, "This child has really grown up."

A few days later, the weather turned a bit chilly.

Fang Xuanling had already given the Pisces Jade Pendant to Xu Tian, ​​but his expression was not good, so much so that Xu Tian did not know what he had done to offend him.

After a moment of doubt, he put the jade pendant with the two fish on his waist.

Fang Xuanling noticed this, and his expression became even more somber.

Xu Tian was even more confused. "This... I'm a little curious, why do you dislike me?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuanling did not reply, but instead snorted and turned to leave.

Xu Tian really loves to show off, and the way of the ruler and his subject that he taught Li Zhuozhi is even more audacious!

The idea that "I should assume the responsibility of supervision" is truly laughable. The Emperor's words are inviolable. Supervision? How can one supervise?

Now, the more Fang Xuanling thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

Xu Tian is probably really here to split the court!

Li Zhuozhi had said he wanted to study with Xu Tian, ​​and now it was naturally time for him to go back to school.

He then went to the school led by a group of disguised guards.

Li Zhuozhi was overjoyed to see Xu Tian after only a few days apart and stepped forward to greet him respectfully: "Greetings, Master."

"Zhuo Zhi, you've gotten fatter in just a few days," Xu Tian said with a smile.

Fang Xuanling, who was secretly watching, overheard the conversation between the two and felt even more strongly that Xu Tian did not take the imperial court seriously.

Li Zhuozhi had previously revealed his identity, so ordinary people would have some doubts: what if he really is him?

But Xu Tian still didn't treat Li Zhuozhi as a prince at all!

For a while afterward, Fang Xuanling kept a close watch on Xu Tian and sent many people to observe him, to see how he was teaching Li Zhuozhi.

On this day, the guards entered the Fang residence.

Upon seeing him, Fang Xuanling frowned and asked, "What did Xu Tian say this time?"

"Xu Tian said: 'When a ruler is incompetent and his ministers are obsequious, yet they occupy positions above the people, the people will not stand up for them. If this continues, the country will be utterly ruined...' Lord Fang, this..."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuanling immediately slammed his fist on the table and stood up, exclaiming, "You actually teach students this?"

The guard was somewhat frightened by the rage on his face and quickly lowered his head.

After pacing back and forth for a while, Fang Xuanling angrily said, "Go and teach him a lesson! Make sure he never spreads such rumors again!"

The guard quickly replied, "Yes."