The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 951

Xu Tian couldn't be sure who did it either.

Without any evidence, he could not directly accuse Cao Wang.

Although he felt that Cao Wang was very likely responsible for this, just like Li Zhi's suspicions, everything required evidence.

No matter who it is, they must present evidence to speak. To say something is baseless and to wrong others without evidence is to make baseless accusations.

They will be punished even more severely in the future.

Therefore, before Xu Tian could be certain whether Cao Wang was responsible for this matter, he could not give Li Zhi an answer casually.

After learning about this matter, Li Er did not draw a conclusion immediately, but instead went to Xu Tian's shop incognito.

When they entered Xu Tian's shop, no one recognized him as the current emperor.

Only Xu Tian and Song Ren recognized him.

Both of them happened to be busy in the kitchen.

"Sir, what would you like to eat?"

The waiter came up directly to Li Er with the menu and introduced the menu.

Li Er casually put the menu host aside and asked the waiter, "Is your boss here? Tell him that Master Huang is looking for him; he has important business to discuss!"

The waiter wasn't in a hurry when he heard this.

She slowly walked into the kitchen and told Xu Tian about it.

Xu Tian frowned slightly.

At this time, who else could it be but Li Er who came to see Mr. Huang?

Xu Tian immediately arranged for the waiter to take Li Er to his backyard.

"Your Majesty! This humble subject..."

Xu Tian was about to kneel down to pay his respects, but before he could, Li Er stopped him.

"There are no outsiders here, so there's no need for formalities. You should know why I'm here."

Xu Tian nodded.

"His Majesty is concerned about the rumors that were spread against the Ninth Prince."

He directly called the matter a rumor.

Li Er, sensing Xu Tian's tone, inquired about Li Zhiyi.

Because the real person behind the scenes could not be found.

Xu Tian didn't know who had spread the rumor either.

However, this matter has now reached Li Er's ears.

That means that person's ultimate goal was to cause Li Zhi to fall out of favor.

"I believe this matter was orchestrated by someone targeting the Ninth Prince. If Your Majesty does not believe me, you can check at the academy or inquire in the market."

Li Zhi had always had a good reputation, and no one ever spoke ill of him behind his back.

It's simply impossible for everyone to question us because of this one incident.

Therefore, Xu Tian believed that if Li Er still did not believe him, he would simply bring all the witnesses to the scene.

Li Zhi's personality is something almost everyone who knows him understands.

Moreover, when he was at the Imperial Academy, he was always bullied, which is why Xu Tian took him away.

When Li Er heard Xu Tian say this, he also felt that this matter seemed to be a deliberate frame-up, deliberately spreading rumors about Li Zhi's incompetence.

"How dare they spread rumors even about the Ninth Prince! I think they think their nine clans are living too gloriously."

Li Er was instantly enraged.

He immediately ordered his guards to investigate the origins of the rumors throughout the streets and alleys.

Furthermore, an order was issued to severely punish the person who leaked the information.

"Something terrible has happened, boss."

The shop assistants at Cao Wang's store quickly learned about this.

They ran straight back to report to Cao Wang.