The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 868

Everything in the mansion has been moved.

He simply didn't believe that Li Shenzhen could find anything.

If he wants to take it, then let him take it.

He wanted to see how Li Shen would handle the situation.

Li Shen led his men to search Xu Tian's house, but they found nothing there.

The butler came up, completely unaware of what was going on.

He clearly left all his things here last night.

But when the prince came to search the premises today, there was nothing there at all.

He wanted to go up and explain to Li Shen.

Li Shen, however, believed that the butler was playing a trick on him.

"Guards! Seize this man for me!"

Afterwards, Li Shen gave the steward a good beating.

The housekeeper burst into tears.

"There must be some misunderstanding. I did exactly as instructed last night, but why are all those things gone today?"

He tried to explain, but no one would listen to his explanation.

Li Shen believed that the butler could not have done this.

However, I also feel that the housekeeper is inextricably linked to this.

So he gave the order once again.

The butler was instructed to secretly monitor Xu Tian.

"Let me tell you, if you fail again this time, I will absolutely not let you off the hook."

Upon hearing Li Shen's words, the butler nodded repeatedly.

Keep in mind that his head is currently suspended in mid-air.

The tenth prince could take his life at any moment.

Therefore, he absolutely cannot be careless in the slightest.

Xu Tian had already seen through the butler's true colors.

In order to prank the two men, he heard someone eavesdropping outside in the study at night, so he deliberately talked to Songren about the embezzled money.

"Really? There's really that much silver in the basement?"

Xu Tian's tone was one of surprise.

Songren said directly, "Your Highness can go down and see for yourself now. A guard discovered it today."

Xu Tian seemed even more suspicious!

"Could it be the embezzled money the prince mentioned? Remember, never let anyone know. We'll transfer all the money away after this matter is over."

Song Ren accepted the order.

The butler, standing outside, heard everything they said.

He instantly became extremely excited.

If this matter were told to the Tenth Prince, and he were to bring people to find the stolen money, he could then redeem himself.

As soon as he came up with this idea, he quickly went to inform the Tenth Prince's men.

"Has he left?" The two people inside the room, however, had been aware of the butler's every move.

Until he left, Xu Tian asked Song Ren.

Song Ren nodded.

"They've already gone out; they're probably going to tell the Tenth Prince about the whereabouts of the embezzled funds."

A faint smile appeared on Xu Tian's lips.

He knew that Li Shen was definitely behind this.

They wanted him to fall from grace.

But Li Shen underestimated him.

If the steward were to inform him now, he would surely come soon to conduct a search.

Xu Tian let out a cold snort.

He wanted to see how Li Shen would explain himself then.

I checked twice, but I couldn't find any illicit funds.

No, what is this fake item?

It has to be a slander, at least.

It was just a prince accusing a prince of a crime, even though he wouldn't have any real consequences.

However, his ministers were also somewhat disappointed in him.

His Majesty will surely believe that the Tenth Prince deliberately made things difficult for Xu Tian.

In short, all of this.

Li Shen will end up losing more than he gained by trying to steal a chicken.

Xu Tian won't be a big deal; at worst, he'll just be criticized.

He is upright and honest, so why would he care about these things?