The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 620

The imperial physician found this strange.

He frowned and examined Xu Tian again, confirming that his body was extremely weak.

He had never seen such a rapid onset of illness.

The illness struck suddenly, and it was a terminal, incurable disease.

The imperial physician shook his head helplessly, then stood up.

He said to Gu Chi, "Dean, please take good care of Teacher Xu!"

Having said that, he walked out of the room.

Seeing the imperial physician's departing figure, and considering what he had just said, Gu Chi was certain.

Xu Tian's condition has improved.

Gu Chi still seemed somewhat puzzled.

It seems the medicine his friend gave him earlier worked.

The imperial physician had just left when the Northern Zhou envoy walked in from outside.

His expression was solemn, probably because he had just heard about Xu Tian's condition from the imperial physician.

Xu Tian squinted his eyes, as if he were resting.

"grown ups!"

Gu Chi greeted the envoy.

But his face looked very somber.

The Northern Zhou envoy sat down next to Xu Tian.

He hadn't expected things to happen so quickly.

"The imperial physician said that Lord Xu's illness is caused by excessive thinking these days. And..."

He hesitated, unsure whether Xu Tian was asleep.

He was afraid that Xu Tian wouldn't be able to accept the outcome.

So I had no idea how to continue the conversation.

Gu Chi looked at the envoy and knew what he wanted to say.

So he said, "Now that things have come to this point, the adults don't need to hide it anymore. Teacher Xu will find out eventually."

Hearing Gu Chi say this, Xu Tian slowly opened his eyes. He coughed a few times, and Gu Chi quickly helped him up.

"Teacher Xu, are you alright?"

Xu Tian shook his head, but appeared extremely weak.

"What did you just say, sir? What exactly did the imperial physician tell you?"

Xu Tian looked at the envoy, his expression somewhat somber.

Gu Chi said in a gentle tone, "It's nothing. The imperial physician didn't say anything when he left."

Xu Tian didn't believe it.

He continued to look at the envoy, demanding an answer.

The envoy could only say, "The royal physician said your condition is a bit serious. You must adjust it yourself slowly, otherwise it will only get worse."

Upon hearing this, Xu Tian's expression grew even more sorrowful.

It looked like a dying patient hearing the final, desperate cries.

Gu Chi's expression was solemn. He said to Lord Xu Tian, ​​"It's alright. Didn't I say that as long as you take care of yourself, you'll be fine."

Xu Tian shook his head and told them to leave.

"You all go out, I want to be alone for a while."

Gu Chi hesitated for a moment, then looked at the envoy.

"Sir, let's go outside! Let Teacher Xu get some rest."

The envoy hesitated for a moment, but finally followed Gu Chi out.

Hearing the door close, Xu Tiancai looked up.

If it weren't for their prior preparation and the sudden change of imperial physicians, their plan would have been in vain.

After the envoy left, Gu Chi returned.

He entered Xu Tian's room.

"This matter has already spread like wildfire. In a little while, I expect a lot of people will come to see you. Are you alright on your own?"

He asked Xu Tian with concern.

Xu Tian shook his head.

He could handle this alone.

"Dean, please go teach! The students are more important, don't worry! Who can I face looking like this?"

Gu Chi understood immediately upon hearing this.

After going outside, he found a tutor to guard outside Xu Tian's house.

This tutor was a highly respected figure in their academy.

Even high-ranking officials of the imperial court had to bow their heads slightly in his presence.

After all, he was the emperor's teacher, so he should have had some authority.

Those who came to visit Xu Tian were all turned away.