The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 397

Xu Tian only said, "You probably don't know that Hou Junji's daughter has fallen in love with Duan Hong's son, and it seems that Duan Hong's son has used a treacherous scheme. Therefore, this Miss Hou must marry into the Duan family in order to protect herself. Their two families will then be related by marriage."

Hou Wen, however, held Duan Hong in utter contempt for his character. Therefore, if this matter were told to Duan Hou Wen, Hou Wen would undoubtedly relay it to Duan Hong.

Qin Xian disagreed, saying, "Rather than letting my sister marry a peddler, it would be better to marry someone of equal social standing."

Xu Tian nodded, walked into the house, and saw that Qin Xian's eyes were healed. His eyes lit up with surprise, and he waved in front of Qin Xian's eyes.

This medicine is really so precious; it seems that the young leader of this sect is indeed quite capable.

Qin Xian bowed with the salute of a military officer and said, "I would like to ask you, Master, to elaborate on this matter further."

Xu Tian was somewhat helpless; if this were in modern times, he would be considered a workaholic.

However, Hou Junji was no ordinary person. Considering history, in the third year of the Zhenguan era, Hou Junji rebelled and wanted to become emperor himself.

Are the Hou family members ordinary people? Since someone is threatening them, let's eliminate them.

Moreover, the Minister of Works, though in charge of the Ministry of Works, is insignificant compared to the Minister of Revenue.

Xu Tian sat behind the desk and said, "If we can eliminate this person and replace him with one of our own, then what capital will our once-fallen family have left to negotiate with the Hou family?"

Qin Xian looked even more surprised.

"So Hou Junji wants to take this opportunity to eliminate the Duan family?"

Xu Tian nodded and said matter-of-factly, "You could say that."

After a long explanation, Xu Tian became a little impatient.

Jin Yang poked his head in and said, "Master, dinner is ready."

Meanwhile, behind the Goryeo Mountains, a cold wind was blowing. The Black Mountain never sees the sunlight, hence its name.

Because this place is dark and gloomy all year round, the number of venomous snakes and poisonous plants grows wildly, especially in some dangerous places where some red venomous snakes are lurking.

Duan Hong rode his horse, his face also looking grim, followed by a troop of soldiers.

Hou Wen, who was standing next to him, said, "Don't make that face. I didn't want to come to this godforsaken place either. If I could, I would have gone back to Chang'an long ago."

Duan Hong chuckled and said, "As long as my cousin-in-law marries into our Duan family, I will definitely take good care of her."

A hint of disdain flashed in Hou Wen's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

As expected of a son born of a concubine, his speech was so undignified.

No wonder Father wanted to eliminate the Duan family.

Duan Hong said from the side, "If it weren't for Brother Hou accompanying me, I probably wouldn't have come to this godforsaken place. I just casually hid the silver somewhere. This uncle is too suspicious."

Upon hearing his words, Hou Wen looked up and saw a path connecting Yandang Mountain and Cangling Mountain. At that moment, a ray of sunlight shone down, illuminating only this path.