The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 438

There was no other way but for the Minister of Works to lead his men to comply.

However, he only took his men for a short while before returning to his residence, and then, right in front of Cheng Yaojin, he fabricated the story.

He said, "In the past few days, we have searched the entire city and confirmed that Xu Tian absconded with the money. Otherwise, we would not have gone so long without receiving any news of any suspicious persons loitering in the city."

"Really?" Cheng Yaojin sat down in the main seat, propping his head up with his hand in confusion.

“My lord, you are unaware of this, but Xu Tian is notoriously difficult to control here. Just a few days ago, he tried to frame me over the loss of timber. I suspect he absconded with the money to get revenge on me.” The Minister of Works bowed respectfully, without any airs. He said, “I have long heard of your impartial and incorruptible character, my lord. Please help me and report everything here truthfully.”

"I believe that Lord Li Er will surely bring justice to the people!"

The Minister of Works spoke with such enthusiasm that he was practically ready to deliver a speech on a grand stage.

"Alright, I will personally investigate this matter and immediately withdraw your men." Cheng Yaojin didn't believe a word the Minister of Works said.

What troubled him was whether Xu Tian had already fallen victim to the poison of the Minister of Works.

Judging from this guy's words and actions, the two have quite a connection, and Xu Tian is in big trouble.

When Cheng Yaojin first arrived in Xijian, he was unfamiliar with everything here, and he and Xu Tian had no means of communication. It could be said that as long as Xu Tian didn't show himself, Cheng Yaojin would never be able to meet him.

Meanwhile, Xu Tian was organizing the evidence of the Minister of Works' crimes in the Minister's residence.

To his surprise, as many as 80% of them were approved privately by the Minister of Works.

However, Xu Tian was unaware that danger was quietly approaching.

While her mother was talking to Zhang Yao's family, ten-year-old Wan Jin pried open the door lock and ran out into the street.

"stop!"

Xiao Wan Jingang had only taken a few steps from the mansion when he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Bad guy! It's a bad guy!" Xiao Wanjin was terrified. He trembled and ran back a few steps before running into a nearby alley without looking back.

"The bad guys who kidnapped Dad have found me! What should I do? What should I do? I can't let Mom and Lord Xu Tian get involved. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have run away. Waaah~" Xiao Wanjin was terrified. He hid in the alley and started crying.

"Kid, you can't escape!"

Suddenly, a shadow loomed over Wan Jin, who broke out in a cold sweat in fright.

"You brat, come with me!" Zhou Zui was the one who grabbed him. He picked up Wan Jin and carried him back to report.

He never expected to be so lucky; his habit of going out for a stroll had actually resolved the recent troubles that had been plaguing him.

The residence of the Minister of Works

Zhou Zui's return with ten thousand gold coins attracted a lot of attention, and the frequent glances he received along the way made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Fortunately, those people all had a habit of not meddling in other people's business.

"Sir, I've found the child who cost over ten thousand yuan!"