The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 243

Sun Sanhua immediately nodded and said, "That's right, I would never steal your money."

Unexpectedly, the man said, "Whether it was stolen or not is for the authorities to decide. Come on, I'll take you to the authorities right now!"

As he spoke, his voice was very loud, and Dongfang Tingyun walked out of Grand Tutor Xu's residence and said, "So it's you, Ma Liu."

When Ma Liuci saw that it was Dongfang Tingyuan, he was first taken aback, then became amiable and said, "Isn't this Master Dongfang! Greetings to Master Dongfang."

"Ma Liu, what are you doing here instead of staying at Moxuan Academy? And why are you holding a child? This is the child's rest time. You're going to send the child to the authorities in the street. Do you even respect Grand Tutor Xu?"

Ma Liu's eyes darted around, then he chuckled and said, "Isn't this the Xu Grand Tutor's residence? Besides, Master Dong, don't forget that you are a teacher at our Moxuan Academy."

Dongfang Tingyun calmed down, shielded the child behind her, and said, "Although I work at Hongwen Academy, this is a time for the two academies to exchange and learn from each other, so how about I become Hongwen's teacher?"

A cold glint flashed in Ma Liu's eyes: "Since that's the case, then this matter is not over. He stole my money."

Sun Sanhua immediately stepped forward with teary eyes and said, "Master Dongfang, I really didn't steal any money."

Dongfang Tingyun hesitated for a moment, and just as she was about to speak, she saw the butler come out.

"Master Dongfang, please bring the child in first. Our Grand Tutor has something to say. And please bring Mr. Ma in as well."

Ma Liu immediately sneered: "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're Grand Tutor Xu. Even if the Emperor himself were here, if someone steals my money, you'd have to hand it over to the authorities!"

The steward could only watch as Ma Liu, as he put on airs and strode into the Grand Tutor's mansion, where he saw Xu Tian sitting and drinking tea.

Seeing a group of people walk in, Xu Tian wasn't in a hurry and casually made a gesture.

"Master Dongfang, please have a seat."

Dongfang Tingyun nodded and then sat down in the guest seat. Ma Liu immediately gave a lewd smile and tried to sit down, but Xu Tian glared at him.

"Why did I ask you to sit down? Weren't you going to be taken to the authorities? I've been holding a military post in the army, and now I'm an official too. You don't need to call me Lord Chang for this case."

"It was one of my students who stole the money; it must be related to me. Tell me what you have to say first."

Ma Liu immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He had almost forgotten that this Grand Tutor Xu was now a teacher, but he was a Grand Tutor, a favorite of the Emperor. For a moment, he regretted what he had done.

I should have hired someone!

"I am ignorant of the rules, please forgive me, Grand Tutor."

Sun Sanhua immediately knelt down at Xu Tian's feet and said, "Master, I really didn't steal any money."

Xu Tian glanced coldly at Sun Sanhua, then said, "Get up first."

Sun Sanhua had no choice but to stand next to Xu Tian and say, "But this person says you stole the money, and you were caught red-handed. How do you explain that?"