The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 322

"This humble general, holding the rank of Fourth-Rank Tiger Might General, has been specially ordered by His Majesty to investigate the whereabouts of Princess Jinyang."

When General Huwei saw the token on the table, he said, "General, this token... looks very familiar to me."

Li Jing immediately said, "What? You recognize this edict?"

The latter nodded: "This token belongs to the Ministry of Rites."

"That's right. Look at the herb pattern on the back of this token. It's used by civil officials. Plus, this token is made of black iron with scorching gold edges. Only an important official like a minister in the court could possess such a token."

"Three years ago, there were too many candidates for the imperial examination, and I was ordered to maintain order. At that time, I saw the Minister of Rites take out this token when he entered the examination hall."

My subordinate was very close at the time and saw it with his own eyes.

Li Jing's face was ashen, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Are you sure this is the token of the Minister of Rites?"

The people opposite them all nodded in unison.

The lieutenant said, "General, there's no need to investigate further. It seems that the one who came to Yinshan to assassinate Prince Rui was none other than Minister Tang of the Ministry of Rites."

Meanwhile, inside Yinshan City, Xu Tian was lying in bed when he heard the short man knocking on the door from outside.

“Princess, there’s really no need for you to do this. If others see this, your reputation will be damaged. Please go back.”

Princess Jinyang paused.

"Come on, besides you knowing my identity as a princess, who else knows? If you don't open the door, I'll make a scene here and say you're bullying me."

Xu Tian sighed, then reluctantly put on his robe and let Jin Yang in.

Xu Tian bowed respectfully to the side.

"The princess's actions were truly inappropriate."

Then he saw that Princess Jinyang had already taken off her shoes and crawled into his bed.

"Achoo. It's so much warmer inside. I'm freezing to death outside."

Xu Tian frowned quickly, but seeing that she was genuinely trembling and didn't seem to care, he sat down to the side. Xu Tian thought to himself that even if he went out, Jin Yang would definitely come looking for him, so he might as well stay here.

As long as the princess is secretly sent back to Chang'an, these trivial matters are no problem! He immediately sat down in a chair, picked up a book, and began to read.

Leaking liquid at midnight

"Master Xu, Master Xu?"

Xu Tian slightly opened his eyes and saw a pair of round eyes staring at him in the darkness.

"Master Xu, are you asleep?"

"none."

“Master Xu, even if you are going to send me to my father, you must at least make sure I have enough to eat. The lunch that servant Xie An brought was too greasy. Besides some roasted beef and mutton, he also brought some oily tea. I’m not used to it.”

Xu Tian stood up and asked softly.

"Has the princess not eaten anything since noon?"

Jin Yang nodded vigorously, and then saw Xu Tian walking towards the bed. She immediately crossed her arms and said, "Did I think you were a gentleman? Are you trying to take advantage of me in this vulnerable state?"

Then Xu Tian smoothly took a round object from a box on the bedside table, then took a bowl and put the pancake in it.

Soon Princess Jinyang's eyes widened as this round lump slowly stretched out under the hot water.

"What is this? It's delicious!"

"Instant noodles are an essential item for home and travel."