The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1196

Other ministers also expressed their concern and anxiety about His Majesty's condition.

The entire city of Chang'an was in an uproar! Some minor officials thought it must be a rumor! In short, many people still had doubts.

Many officials decided to go to the palace to see what was going on. Various factions in Chang'an also speculated, but ultimately remained bewildered, unable to believe that things could have happened so suddenly.

Outside the palace, thousands of officials knelt and kowtowed, creating an extremely solemn atmosphere.

On the steps, several eunuchs held whisks and looked down at the many officials below.

A eunuch entered the hall and told Xu Tian what had happened.

Xu Tian was completely bewildered. What were so many officials doing here? Did they know something? So, Xu Tian looked at the eunuch and asked, "Why have they come today? Could it be that you informed the officials?"

The eunuch immediately knelt down, his face filled with anxiety, and said, "It was done by other eunuchs, it has nothing to do with me."

Xu Tian gestured for the eunuch to leave, knowing the truth would eventually come out, and inwardly cursed the eunuch who had leaked the information as a villain. At that moment, the eunuch asked again, his face filled with panic, "But many officials are still outside the hall. How should we respond?"

"Hmm... Just say that the Emperor has decreed that everything is fine and that you ministers may return."

Xu Tian gave these instructions and then dismissed the eunuch.

The eunuch left the hall and, as instructed by Xu Tian, ​​relayed the Emperor's message: "You ministers may return now."

Unexpectedly, after exchanging glances, the officials said they had heard that His Majesty was unwell, even seriously ill, and they were deeply worried. They hoped that His Majesty would establish an heir to stabilize the realm.

The eunuch ran back into the palace and told Xu Tian what had happened.

Xu was so angry that he stomped his feet and ordered the eunuchs to go over and make them go back immediately, or they would be guilty.

Before the eunuch could even speak, the officials immediately rose and climbed the steps!

More than a dozen guards drew their swords and stood guard in front of the stage!

The eunuch rushed into the hall and told Xu Tian that the situation outside was very dangerous.

Xu Tian snorted coldly and walked out of the main hall.

"His Majesty ordered you officials to return home, why do you disobey?" Xu Tian asked, dismissing the eager officials.

Several leading officials asked Xu Tian directly, "How is His Majesty's condition?"

"It will get better soon," Xu Tian said without changing his expression, making it seem believable.

Several leading officials sneered, "What if it's in the future?"

"You! Don't the adults find what just happened absurd? His Majesty is perfectly fine now!"

Xu Tian spoke angrily, causing many officials to take a few steps back.

The leading officials, however, remained unfazed and asked, "Then why won't you allow us to enter the palace for an audience? Xu Tian, ​​do you perhaps harbor some ill intentions?"

Xu Tian retorted, "If so many of you enter the palace together, it will easily disturb His Majesty's rest. If you start talking about official matters as soon as you see His Majesty, it will only annoy him."

"That's just something we can't help. Does that mean, Xu Tian, ​​that sweet talk you're spouting is a good thing?"

The leading officials were not in a hurry to go in, and slowly waited with Xu Tian.

"Without His Majesty's verbal order, no one may have an audience!"

Xu Tian said, "I haven't even reprimanded you for trespassing into the inner palace! Now, you still want to enter the bedchamber?"

The leading officials exchanged glances, realizing that Xu Tian's words were indeed correct. Especially now, bringing a hundred officials into the palace felt even more improper.

Seeing that the key officials were intimidated, Xu Tian felt smug.

"Therefore, gentlemen, you may return to your quarters for now. His Majesty will naturally make his judgment in court after a while."