The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 781

Now that Xu Tian has recommended Li Zhi, he has undoubtedly put him in the spotlight.

Li You snorted coldly.

"Xu Tian wants to use him to gain fame in one fell swoop. This prince will absolutely not let him have his way."

After saying this, he immediately summoned his trained assassins to kill Li Zhi.

"Remember, you absolutely must not leave any trace."

He knew that Xu Tian was very clever.

He would find out even the slightest trace.

He absolutely cannot leave any leverage for Xu Tian.

Especially at this crucial moment when Li Er is also preparing to establish an heir.

Li Zhi was always quite popular at the academy.

Most of the students were unaware of his identity.

Xu Tian also did not tell Li Zhi about the matter of establishing an heir.

He received no further support.

Because he was still young, the officials did not approach him.

Xu Tian looked at Li Zhi, who was having a great time playing with the students on the court.

Meanwhile, Song Ren walked in from outside.

He seemed a bit rushed.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened."

Xu Tian asked indifferently, "What happened?"

Songren lowered his voice and said, "Something has happened outside the city, and the people there can't handle it. They want Your Highness to take a look."

Xu Tian agreed without hesitation to leave with Song Ren.

Xu Tian still hadn't returned by evening.

Li Zhi wanted to hand in his homework to the teacher.

But instead of the teacher, they were met by assassins who had infiltrated the courtyard.

"There are assassins."

The guard outside shouted.

She then stood guard beside Li Zhi.

"Oh!"

After a chaotic battle, the guards were no match for the assassins and were all beaten and fell to the ground.

Li Zhi's martial arts skills were still shallow, and before long, he had been kicked away.

Then, a long sword flew over.

Just then, Xu Tian flew in from outside.

It instantly blocked the assassin's sword.

However, it did not stop another assassin.

When Li Zhi saw his master return, he immediately closed his eyes.

"Someone, quickly summon the imperial physician."

Xu Tian immediately ordered his subordinates to go to the palace and summon the imperial physician.

The prince's injury must not be made public.

"No, no, that won't do. Send him directly to the palace."

He saw that Li Zhi's injury was in a vital area and couldn't wait any longer.

He immediately gave the order, and his men arranged for the best carriage to be prepared.

They sent Li Zhi directly to the palace.

Li Er received the news very quickly.

They rushed over.

"What exactly is going on?"

Li Zhi has been taken to the imperial physician's office.

Xu Tian waited outside, looking anxious.

"Because a murder has occurred outside Chen, Your Excellency, please send me out to investigate this case."

"But unexpectedly, the Prince's mansion was attacked by assassins that night."

Only now does Xu Tian understand.

It seems that the murder was actually an attempt to lure him out.

Only after he left were those people able to make their move against Li Zhi.

This is simply a ploy to lure the tiger away from the mountain.

Xu Tian then told Li Er the whole story.

Just as he finished speaking, the imperial physician came out from inside.

He knelt down on one knee.

"Your Majesty, please forgive us. We have done our best."

They immediately prostrated themselves on the ground, all kneeling down.

Xu Tian froze on the spot.

The person who was perfectly healthy and lively just a day ago is now lying there, declared by the imperial physician to be beyond cure.

He simply couldn't accept this outcome.