The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 680

So, after this incident, he decided to give him a proper visit.

Early the next morning.

He only carried one pine nut.

We arrived at the gate of the Ministry of Rites' residence.

A guard came in to report, and the Minister of Rites thought to himself, "What on earth is Xu Tian up to? Why did he suddenly think of visiting me? Didn't I have some business that's dragging me into this?"

He had already heard about the clinic owner being arrested.

He simply considered it a useless piece, so he ignored it completely.

But now, Xu Tian has actually come knocking on our door, which seems to indicate that he has ill intentions.

However, how should I put it? He still needs to treat you well.

"Prepare a banquet!"

"I will certainly give this magistrate a good welcome today."

Almost everyone knows about Xu Tian's situation.

It's impossible that the Minister of Rites was completely unaware of this.

Furthermore, it was because of this clinic incident.

He believed that Xu Tian must have already investigated something, which was why he suddenly came to visit him.

He absolutely cannot let his guard down, lest Xu Tian find some leverage against him.

Xu Tian walked in.

The Minister of Rites greeted him with a smile.

"What brings Lord Xu here so suddenly?"

The Minister of Rites had a refined and scholarly appearance, which was in line with the qualities expected of a high-ranking official.

Xu Tian cupped his hands in greeting, "I have been here for many days now, but I have not yet paid a visit to any of the dignitaries. This is truly my fault."

After all, in the eyes of the Minister of Rites, Xu Tian's official position was not as high as his own.

Xu Tian was just a minor county magistrate.

How can he be compared to him as the Minister of Rites?

He ordered a banquet to be held in his honor.

Xu Tian just mentioned the recent poisoning incident involving the people.

Suddenly, the Minister of Rites roared, "What time is it? You useless bunch, why hasn't the food been served yet?"

Whether it was intentional or not, it just so happened that it interrupted Xu Tian's words.

Xu Tian didn't take it seriously, only knowing that the Minister of Rites in front of him was very treacherous.

After the dishes were served, the Minister of Rites resumed the previous topic.

Where were we, Lord Xu?

Xu Tian, ​​undeterred, continued, "Regarding the recent poisoning of the people..."

"puff!"

A strange voice suddenly rang out from the Minister of Rites.

He said somewhat embarrassedly, "Lord Xu, I'm really sorry! My stomach and intestines haven't been feeling well these past few days."

"The doctor specifically instructed that you should release this foul air no matter the occasion."

"Excuse me, excuse me."

Xu Tian had already figured it out; the Minister of Rites was deliberately trying to prevent him from bringing up the issue.

Since he doesn't want to talk about it, so be it.

Xu Tian ordered Song Ren to bring up everything he had brought.

Two large boxes, filled with gold and silver jewelry.

Xu Tian went to great lengths, even squandering his entire fortune, all to expose the Minister of Rites' true colors.

He deliberately slipped money to the Minister of Rites, hoping to get him to do something for him.

"My lord, this time, I really have many difficult problems to solve. I hope you can help me."

Who is Xu Tian? He's a favorite of Li Er.

Let alone his position as Minister of Rites, even their chief minister would have to be timid and hesitant when he saw Xu Tian.

But now Xu Tian is actually asking him for a favor.

They also stuffed two large boxes of gold and silver jewelry into his hands.

He looked at these things, coughed lightly, and pretended to decline.

"Lord Xu, what do you take me for?"