The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 978

Li Mao looked at Xu Tian standing behind him, his face becoming increasingly distorted.

"Xu Tian, ​​all of this started because of you. How much did Li Zhi actually give you?"

Xu Tian ignored Li Mao.

"what!"

Suddenly, a muffled groan was heard.

When Xu Tian looked in that direction, Li Mao had already been shot by an arrow from the leader of the Imperial Guards.

He was, after all, a prince, and everyone was shocked to see this.

However, in the eyes of the Imperial Guard leader, he was nothing more than a traitorous usurper.

As Li Mao was struck by the arrow, his elite guards instantly collapsed.

Upon hearing this news, Li Er was devastated and subsequently fainted.

Xu Tian returned to his residence, still deeply worried about the matter.

"Is His Majesty even capable of escaping this calamity?"

Xu Tian said with a worried expression.

Songren stood to the side, also very worried.

"Now the whole city knows that His Majesty is ill. If this news spreads, it may attract the covetous eyes of enemy countries."

This is also what Xu Tian and the others are worried about.

Li Zhi had already discussed this matter with him.

They believed that if this matter were to come to the attention of those with ulterior motives in the enemy country, it would indeed cause considerable trouble for their border town.

"We don't need to worry about this matter, after all, we are no longer officials in the court."

Xu Tian's tone was indifferent, but his heart was surging with excitement.

His concern was that someone coveted the Tang Dynasty, which would surely cause panic among the people.

Li Mao's actions were truly foolish of himself.

Even now, he is dead.

They cannot escape their guilt.

Suddenly someone came to report from outside the study.

"Master, the Ninth Prince says he wants to see you."

Upon hearing that Li Zhi had arrived, Xu Tian immediately stood up from his chair and ordered, "Let him in!"

His affair with Li Zhi had already aroused the dissatisfaction of the other princes in the court.

However, Xu Tian believed that since he was no longer an official in the court, these things could naturally be avoided.

Li Zhi went straight into Xu Tian's study.

"Master!"

Li Zhi always respected Xu Tian.

At all times, they are addressed as master and disciple.

Xu Tian simply nodded slightly.

He also knew why Li Zhi had come.

"The court is in complete chaos right now. If something were to happen to Father Emperor at this critical moment, it would truly be..."

Li Zhi really couldn't continue speaking.

His mind was in turmoil.

The other princes are now all vying for that position.

They simply don't care about the current crisis in the capital.

"If something happens to Father, Chang'an will surely descend into chaos."

Li Zhi appeared resolute.

This is no longer speculation.

"Now, those ministers who have been bought off by the princes have all taken their places. They all want the prince they have supported to ascend the throne."

Xu Tian sighed softly.

"If His Majesty could appoint the Crown Prince now, it would save a lot of trouble. But His Majesty's health is deteriorating."

Although Xu Tian was unwilling to say it, it had already become a fact.