The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 848

"Your Highness is a wise man. I believe you understand the principle of choosing a good tree to perch on since ancient times."

Xu Tian already knew why Li Shen was looking for him.

They simply wanted to win him over.

Now, all the princes want to win him over.

However, he wouldn't care about any of these princes.

He replied in a concise and scathing manner, "Your Majesty, I am merely your subject."

"I will absolutely not take sides with anyone."

His words were clear enough.

He would not help anyone except Li Er.

They won't take sides with anyone.

I will neither help nor trample on anyone.

Li Shen directly had his servants bring out real gold and silver, attempting to bribe Xu Tian.

Xu Tian was instantly enraged.

"Tenth Prince, please take these things back. I am not the kind of person you think I am."

"I will only be loyal to His Majesty. I urge you, Your Highness, to be mindful of your actions."

After saying that, he left immediately.

Seeing Xu Tian leave like that, Li Shen still felt a great sense of loss.

Although he didn't have 100% hope.

But he wanted Xu Tianzhen to join him.

If he had it, with Xu Tian's full support, not only would the position of Crown Prince be within his grasp, but even the position of Emperor would be easily attainable.

Seeing Xu Tian leave, Li Shen's trusted aide immediately advised, "Your Highness, why don't I lead men to assassinate Xu Tian tonight?"

The saying goes, "If you can't have it, destroy it."

This is their rule of survival.

Upon hearing his confidant's words, Li Shen shouted angrily.

"Shut up! I haven't given the order, who dares to touch him in the slightest?"

Upon hearing Li Shen's words, the subordinate dared not utter another word.

The following day, in the imperial court, Li Shen directed and acted in his own performance.

An adult stepped out.

"I witnessed with my own eyes that the Prince beat the common people, to the point that the people cried out for justice."

"In my opinion, the Prince's actions have harmed the interests of the royal family and he should be severely punished."

Xu Tian never expected that someone would frame him like this.

However, since he did not do these things, there is no need for him to stand up and defend his rights.

But he didn't care, while Li Shen suddenly stood up.

"Your Majesty is wise. The Prince has always been dutiful and has never been involved in any matters that would harm the people."

"Your Majesty, I believe there must be some misunderstanding. I beg you to investigate thoroughly."

To Xu Tian's surprise, Li Shen actually stood up to defend him.

However, he felt no emotion whatsoever.

She just gave Li Shen a deep look.

Li Er naturally had his own pair of eyes.

He knew better than anyone what kind of person Xu Tian was.

Let alone harming ordinary people, he wouldn't even drive away a beggar, let alone do that.

He believed that someone must have deliberately made things difficult for Xu Tian.

Therefore, all the blame was directed at the person who came forward to testify against Xu Tian.

But what exactly does this person intend to do?

"If Your Majesty does not believe me, I still have the records of grievances submitted by the people."

Xu Tian's lips twitched involuntarily.

I never expected this guy to have some kind of grievance record.

He really does make things up.

However, Xu Tianyi did not seek justice for himself.

Since these people want to act, let them just perform the whole thing.

It wouldn't be too late for him to step forward after they've finished performing.

"Bring it here!" the Emperor said coldly.

But when his father-in-law presented the so-called record of grievances, he didn't even glance at it.

It was simply placed aside.

"It seems you are truly thoughtful, Lord Mu! You even understand such a small matter clearly."

"Tomorrow, bring that commoner before me!"