The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1193

"Humph!"

Zhang Hetang glanced indifferently at the ginseng in Song Ren's hand, and his anger flared up inside him.

As a high-ranking official of the court, he never expected to be humiliated like this by a prince of the opposite sex. Anyone would find it hard to swallow this insult.

"Lord Zhang, the Emperor is currently poisoned and unconscious. We implore you to set aside your prejudice against our Prince..."

As expected of the Immortal Emperor's bodyguard, Song Ren's few words struck a chord with Zhang Hetang.

The other party had already put it this way, so Zhang Hetang couldn't possibly refuse even if he wanted to. If word got out today, he would be branded as disrespectful to the current emperor, a charge he couldn't bear.

"Please go back and tell your prince that I will not hold it against him."

Zhang Hetang looked indignant, but he had to put on a respectful and polite facade.

No sooner had Song Ren left the Zhang residence than several ministers who were on good terms with Zhang Hetang arrived at the Zhang residence.

"Lord Zhang, Xu Tian is being far too arrogant and domineering. No matter what, you are still Old Chen. How can he treat you like this?"

"He's just a mere prince of the opposite sex; be careful he doesn't become too powerful and threaten the emperor in the future..."

"..."

For a moment, everyone was saying all sorts of things, but Zhang Hetang interrupted them one by one.

"Who doesn't know Xu Tian's contributions to our dynasty? Otherwise, the late emperor would never have bestowed upon him the title of prince."

Zhang Hetang was filled with emotion every time he mentioned the late Emperor Li Shimin.

The late emperor was a rare and wise ruler, and the current emperor is far inferior to him.

But everyone keeps these thoughts to themselves; who would dare to say them out loud?

"That's all."

Zhang Hetang shook his head helplessly. "If there's nothing else, you should go back first. I want to be alone for a while."

Upon hearing that Zhang Hetang had already given them the order to leave, the others naturally did not stay at the Zhang residence. They all made excuses to say goodbye and left.

Zhang Hetang stared blankly at the life document that Xu Tian had sent him.

It must be admitted that Xu Tian is indeed a talented person. But unfortunately, this person is so incompatible with me. If the emperor entrusts him with important responsibilities in the future, will I still have a good life?

Those who can stand in the imperial court and among the scholar-officials, who doesn't strive for fame and fortune? They work hard all their lives, isn't it all so that they can give themselves and their descendants a higher starting point?

Although Xu Tian's actions aroused dissatisfaction among many people, how many dared to openly express it?

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Yinglan Prince's Mansion

The civil official Yu Shude was on good terms with the King of Yinglan. Given the circumstances, he naturally went to the King's residence to vent his anger.

"Who does Xu Tian think he is, to treat us, the old ministers of the court, in such a way?"

Yu Shude, who is usually mild-mannered, changed his usual refined image and seemed to want to vent all his anger.