The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 888

But privately, he ordered Songren to "find a few of his own people to keep a close eye on these people of dubious origin."

Song Ren nodded and accepted the order.

night.

Songren came to the study to report.

"Your Highness, our guards have discovered that one of the servants, named Cheng Nianhua, is acting suspiciously."

Xu Tian's expression changed slightly.

He then went with Songren to investigate.

They quickly located the guards who had been following the group.

"Your Majesty!"

After they bowed, Xu Tian told them to dispense with the formalities.

Where is Cheng Nianhua?

Just as the guards were about to speak, they saw someone sneaking over there.

The group looked and recognized him as Cheng Nianhua.

Afterwards, the group of them followed the others out of the palace.

Cheng Nianhua arrived at the Tenth Prince's residence.

He exchanged a few words with the four people outside and then went inside.

Xu Tian and Song Ren climbed over the wall from the side and entered.

They followed Cheng Nianhua to the backyard.

They met Li Shen's wife.

"How is it? Have you done everything I ordered you to do?"

Li Shen's wife had an air of superiority about her.

He looked at Cheng Nianhua as if he were an ant.

Cheng Nianhua nodded and bowed, then knelt directly on the ground.

"Your Highness, please be magnanimous and release my family. Today, the Prince conducted a thorough cleaning of the manor, intending to expel all of us servants. I simply cannot bring myself to do it."

"The courtyard is full of guards. Before I can even make a move, I'll probably be caught."

Li Shen's wife snorted coldly.

She kicked Cheng Nianhua in the shoulder, sending him sprawling on the ground.

"Useless thing, I think you just don't want to do it. You want to protect Xu Tian? In his eyes, you're nothing but a lackey. Don't you even care about the lives of your own family?"

"Let me tell you, if Xu Tian doesn't die, your whole family will die."

Xu Tian hadn't expected that Li Shen's wife was still causing trouble here.

He planned to threaten his servants with the lives of their people and have them poison him.

This wicked woman's trick really worked.

Tried and tried.

Xu Tian narrowed his eyes slightly.

Looking at the woman in front of him, his expression was filled with murderous intent.

Cheng Nianhua ultimately had no choice but to compromise.

"Please, Your Highness, don't harm my family. I'll do anything you ask."

Li Shen's wife snorted coldly.

This is the perfect opportunity to kill Xu Tian, ​​how could she possibly let it go so easily?

"I can release your family if you want, but I'll say it again: as long as Xu Tian is your family, you can live well. If Xu Tian is alive, then your family's fate is uncertain."

Cheng Nianhua trembled all over. He could only agree in the end, "Alright, this servant agrees to the Crown Princess, but you must ensure the safety of my family."

Li Shen's wife finally revealed a wicked smile.

Who told Xu Tian to threaten her position and dare to hurt Li Shen?

This is simply courting death.

You can't blame her for being ruthless.

Li Shen's wife ordered her maid to bring out a bottle of poison.

"If we put this in Xu Tian's food, I guarantee he won't see the sun tomorrow."

After saying that, the woman sat back down in her seat, looking dignified and virtuous.