The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 882

Xu Tianyi was surprised to see that this person was actually a servant from his own household.

His brow furrowed slightly.

It seems that Li Shen and his men have been making fun of his servants all along.

The Minister of Justice stated bluntly, "Your Majesty, this man claims that he personally witnessed the Prince kill the woman."

Upon hearing the Minister of Justice's words, the servant quickly echoed, "Yes, yes, it's true, I saw it with my own eyes."

After all, this was the main hall of the imperial palace, and the servant's legs had long since gone weak and his whole body was trembling.

He even stutters when he speaks.

Xu Tian heard the two of them singing in unison.

He sneered inwardly.

It seems these guys will stop at nothing to help us.

However, he had already taken precautions.

Since these people have been using their servants as a cover, he should provide evidence of his alibi.

Indeed, he was not at home that day.

"Your Majesty, I was not in the palace that day. How could this servant have witnessed me committing murder?"

Upon hearing Xu Tian's explanation, the servant...

He was instantly terrified.

If Xu Tian is truly innocent, then he's doomed.

Even his Xiaoqian will be killed.

No, absolutely not.

“Your Majesty, I truly witnessed it with my own eyes. The prince was in the courtyard that day, and for some reason, he got into an argument with the beauty, and then he fed her poison.”

Hearing the servant's explanation, Xu Tian sighed softly to himself.

He truly had no idea that people could be so treacherous.

This guy seems to be trying to kill me.

Although he didn't blame this person in his heart.

Because none of this was his doing.

"Your Majesty, I was far outside the city that day. How could this servant have seen me commit the crime?"

"Father is aware of this matter. Your son did indeed leave the city that day because he received a case."

Upon hearing this, Li Er realized that it was indeed true.

Xu Tian then ruled out the possibility that he was at the scene.

Li Er instantly realized that this servant harbored ill intentions.

To make an example of others, Li Er directly issued an order.

"This servant is disloyal and unjust! He actually framed his own master! Guards! Drag him out and behead him as a warning to others!"

Li Er's casual words caused the servant to instantly collapse to the ground.

He never imagined he would end up like this.

But all I want is to be with the person I love.

But now, even he can't protect himself.

"Your Majesty, spare me! Spare me!"

Despite the servant's constant shouting as he was dragged away.

Nobody paid any attention to him.

All eyes were on Xu Tian.

They began to wonder if they had been meddling too much.

Xu Tian looked at the ministers with an icy expression.

Li Er waved his hand, "Let's just leave it at that. Since there's no solid evidence, come back when you find it."

Upon hearing Li Er's words, all the ministers prepared to leave.

Li Zhi then stepped forward.

“Father, when I went to the prison earlier, I found that the Minister of Justice was abusing his power.”

Upon hearing this, Li Er immediately asked the Minister of Justice, "Is this true?"

The Minister of Justice hadn't expected Li Zhi to bring this up; he hadn't even had a chance to react.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent!"

He then knelt down on the ground with a thud and shouted, "Your Majesty, please investigate! I am innocent! This is a completely fabricated charge!"

Li Er squinted his eyes, then said, "You said the Ninth Prince wronged you. Do you know? When a prince wrongly accuses a subject, the charge can be serious or minor?"

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Justice was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.