The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 436

Zhou Zui, left standing there, was also somewhat unhappy. He lowered his head and waited for the Minister of Works to reprimand him.

"You think so too?"

After a long while, Zhou Zui did not hear the Minister of Works' insults and beatings, but only heard the Minister of Works' questions.

"No, sir, I don't think so." After saying that, Zhou waved his hand anxiously, not wanting to lose his job.

"Alright, I understand. From today onwards, you will take over Zhang Yao's position, and your benefits will be doubled." The Minister of Works paused, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes: "I'll give you one day to find Xu Tian's location. Tonight, you must bring Zhang Yao's family to me immediately."

He will never let anyone who has slandered him get away with it.

"grown ups!"

Zhou Zui was stunned. "It's wrong of us to talk about you behind your back. Please don't target Zhang Yao's family." Zhou Zui's voice was close and pleading. In the detective business, his relationship with Zhang Yao was comparable to that of family.

Now that Zhang Yao is being targeted, he is naturally feeling bad.

"Enough! If you don't handle this matter properly, I will hold you accountable!"

The Minister of Works didn't care about any of that; all he cared about was his own reputation.

"Yes!"

Having no other choice, Zhou Zui had to bite the bullet and agree.

On the other side, Zhang Yao, who had already left the Minister of Works' residence, went home first. Having spent so much time with the Minister of Works, he naturally knew the other party's background and had to move his family members away first, otherwise they would be implicated.

With this in mind, Zhang Yao rushed home. After having his family pack their luggage, he led them quietly into the residence of the Minister of Works. He shared the same mindset as Xu Tian: the most dangerous place is the safest place.

Moreover, this place has been abandoned by the Minister of Works for several years, making it very difficult to be discovered.

"Who?"

As soon as Zhang Yao climbed over the wall, he heard a male voice.

"Xu Tian!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Zhang Yao couldn't help but glare, his expression as complicated as if he had eaten shit.

I couldn't help but mutter to myself: I've searched the whole city and couldn't find you, and then I bump into you here!

"Who are you?" Xu Tian was also surprised by Zhang Yao's appearance. He asked, "Judging from your appearance, are you also here to seek refuge?"

The only people who could flee to the abandoned mansion of the Minister of Works were those who had offended him.

Zhang Yao didn't answer, but Xu Tian looked him up and down and said, "Your attire suggests you're from the Ministry of Works' residence. How did you offend him?"

"Whispering."

Standing at the door, Zhang Yao hesitated for a moment before replying. His face darkened as he pointed outside and asked, "Could you let me out? My family is still outside."

"Oh." Xu Tian nodded, while his wife, Wan Yuanduo, who was beside him, warmly greeted Zhang Yao's family.

Once the door is closed, everything seems to return to normal.

Xu Tian's heart skipped a beat when he found himself unexpectedly receiving strangers.