The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 990

But even after they left, they still couldn't find peace in their hearts.

"Li Zhi has nothing and knows nothing, so why did Father Emperor pass the position of Crown Prince to him?"

Several princes started fiddling around again.

"To put it bluntly, it's all because of Xu Tian's father's gossip. We don't even know what he said to the emperor. Otherwise, why would the emperor have passed the crown prince position to Li Zhi?"

“This Xu Tian is really despicable. If he continues to stay by Li Zhi’s side, we princes might all suffer.”

"Li Zhi's position as crown prince has been decided. Once his father's funeral is completed, he will be enthroned as emperor. With Xu Tian's assistance, we people won't even have a chance to stand aside."

"Who cares about all that? They'll be granted titles and fiefdoms eventually!"

The Fourth Prince, however, was as clear-headed as a mirror. He appeared to be a carefree prince, not involved in much infighting.

They were arguing fiercely here, while on the other side, Li Zhi and Xu Tian were greeting various ministers.

Li Zhi, overwhelmed with grief, could not hide his sorrow.

Xu Tian helped him with all the arrangements for the funeral.

"Since things have come to this, Ninth Prince, you shouldn't be too sad. After the funeral, the enthronement ceremony will take place."

Li Zhi was well aware of this, but he was still deeply saddened.

The thought of his father filled him with deep sorrow.

The gloom in his eyes could not be dispelled.

"Of course, everyone must die eventually, but..."

Li Zhi seemed overwhelmed with grief, so Xu Tian could only help him to the back lounge.

These key officials are handling the follow-up matters.

"Master, you've worked hard for the past few days. Go back and rest for a while! We'll need you to oversee things from now on."

Xu Tian glanced at Li Zhi, still looking somewhat worried, but since Li Zhi insisted he leave, he had no choice but to go.

It was already late at night when he returned to the inn.

A bright starry sky in May.

Xu Tian sat in the chair in the study, his brows slightly furrowed.

Ever since he entered the capital, Li Er has treated him very well, as if he were his own son.

Li Er's sudden death saddened Xu Tian greatly.

He could not hide his grief, but because there were many people around, he was unable to show all his sorrow on his face.

Song Ren walked in from outside.

He knew about this, and Xu Tian was also greatly affected.

"Boss, please accept my condolences."

Xu Tian looked at him and nodded.

"Now, the ministers and princes in the capital are all opposing the Ninth Prince, believing that he is not up to the task."

Song Ren still seemed a little cautious when he spoke.

After all, he knew that Xu Tian was now assisting Li Zhi.

Xu Tian already knew about this matter; it was on his body. Immediately after his sudden death, the ministers submitted memorials one after another, all discussing the same issue.

They believed that Li Zhi was not up to the task.

Xu Tian found it ridiculous. If Li Zhi couldn't shoulder this heavy responsibility, then which prince could?

Songren thought he had said something wrong! He quickly said to Xu Tian, ​​"But since this matter has already been settled, even if those princes try to interfere, it won't make a difference."

"What I fear most is that those ministers might conspire with those princes."

Hearing Song Ren's words, Xu Tian shook his head, "You can rest assured about this matter. Those important officials will absolutely not allow such things to happen."

"With the high-ranking officials of the court suppressing them, how could those less important ones possibly cause any trouble? Even if they had the desire, they wouldn't have the guts."