Evil of all ages

Chapter 53 A Lesson

The sudden loss of all strength caused the blind man Fu Qiu's expression to change.

He knew the rumors about this prison and thought that since he had just entered, nothing had happened to him, and he felt that he was an innocent person.

Who would have thought this would happen so suddenly? Without any strength to support him, he could only collapse to the ground.

But he was, after all, a martial artist, and he was able to bring himself down to face Huang Taichu.

He opened his eyes.
He revealed his pair of deathly white, eyeless eyes, staring in Huang Taichu's direction.

If an average person saw those eyes, they might be frightened.

But for Huang Taichu, it was child's play.

"It's you"

Blind Fu Qiu believes that Huang Taichu is responsible for his current state.

"It wasn't me, this has nothing to do with me."

Huang Taichu's main point is to deny it.

"I was perfectly fine just now, but as soon as you came, I became like this. If it wasn't you, then who was it?"

Blind man Fu Qiu thought Huang Taichu was the most likely candidate.

"You should have heard the rumors about this place. You shouldn't doubt me just because I'm talking to you."

Huang Taichu said casually.

Upon hearing this, the blind man Fu Qiu felt a pang of anxiety. Rumor had it that a ghost king existed here, and Huang Taichu was the ghost king's son.

Could it be that he ignored Huang Taichu, which displeased the Ghost King, leading to his punishment?

"Are you saying your father is the Ghost King, and everything in the Heavenly Prison was done by your father?"

Blind Fu Qiu said with a mixture of belief and doubt.

"No, I didn't say that. It's all what other people think."

What I want to tell you is, when you're down on your luck, don't blame everything on other people.

Huang Taichu spread his hands and said.

"you……"

Blind Fu Qiu suddenly realized that Huang Taichu was playing him.

"tread"

"tread"

"tread"

Footsteps were approaching.

It was Di Qingtian and his group.
He received news that his friend had been imprisoned in the South City Prison, so he rushed over immediately.

"what are you doing here?"

When Di Qingtian saw Huang Taichu standing outside his friend's cell, with his friend lying there limply, he felt that Huang Taichu wanted to harm his friend.

"I was doing a routine check and happened to see your friend being held here, so I stopped to take a look."

Huang Taichu replied calmly.

"Routine check?"

Di Qingtian looked at Huang Taichu with a puzzled expression.

“Lord Di, you don’t know, I skipped the jailer position and went straight to the clerk position.”

"It must have been some prince who, out of consideration for me saving your sister, Lord Di, casually mentioned it, and someone promoted me."

Huang Taichu replied.

Di Qingtian stared at Huang Taichu for a while, but couldn't discern anything, so he looked away and ordered someone to open the cell door and go inside.

"How did you become like this?"

Di Qingtian felt that Fu Qiu should not become like the other prisoners.

Fu Qiu has killed people, but they were all vicious and ruthless criminals.

Killing evil people to save good people is a good deed, but how can such a person be judged to have committed a sin?

"This kid is weird..."

Blind Fu Qiu recounted what had just happened.

Especially since he was perfectly fine, and suddenly became like this, all because he ignored Huang Taichu.

Upon hearing this, Di Qingtian's judgmental gaze once again fell upon Huang Taichu.

“Lord Di, I know you are prejudiced against me, but you can’t suspect me of everything.”

"You should know that the fact that you slashed me with the back of your sword proves that I am not the son of the Ghost King."

Huang Taichu looked helpless as he spoke.

Di Qingtian knew that without irrefutable evidence, he could not get Huang Taichu to confess.

For the moment, let's not think about Huang Taichu and turn our attention back to the blind man, Fu Qiu.

How did you get locked up here?

Di Qingtian asked.

Blind man Fu Qiu did not hide anything and explained why he had been imprisoned.

After listening, Di Qingtian understood that Xu Zhengqi had been bullied by men and women and was caught by Fu Qiu.

Fu Qiu couldn't stand it and meddled in the matter, so he was locked up.

"Lord Di, look at this! These wicked people are roaming freely outside. Instead of arresting them and ridding the people of this scourge, you're always keeping an eye on me. Is that it..."

Huang Taichu couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.

"you shut up"

Di Qingtian could easily tell that Huang Taichu was being sarcastic. Did he not want to put Xu Zhengqi on trial?
he thinks
Even if they catch him, they can't convict him.

Unless he is promoted to Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, or he becomes a Grandmaster.

"You can stay here in peace; you will be released without charge soon."

Di Qingtian walked out of the prison gate and turned to look at Huang Taichu.

"He was acquitted. Once he leaves here, will he be able to return to normal?"

Di Qingtian sought confirmation from Huang Taichu, fearing that even if Fu Qiu were rescued, Fu Qiu would still appear sickly and weak.

"Lord Di, are you asking me?"

Huang Taichu pointed to himself and asked in surprise.

Di Qingtian stared intently at Huang Taichu, clearly wanting an answer from him.

"Forehead…"

“The prisoner is in this state because he is guilty. If he is released without charge, he is an innocent person, and an innocent person will naturally have no problems.”

"Is my answer satisfactory?"

Seeing that Di Qingtian wouldn't give up until he got a reply, Huang Taichu had no choice but to cooperate.

Having received the answer he wanted, Di Qingtian turned and left.

“He was really rude to me, even though I was the one who saved his sister’s life.”

Upon hearing this, the blind man Fu Qiu thought Huang Taichu was really shameless.

They're all eyeing other people's younger sisters; how can you expect Di Qingtian to have a good temper?

Anshi Marquis's Mansion
Upon learning that Di Qingtian had come to visit, Xu Ming instructed his steward to welcome Di Qingtian in as a distinguished guest.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Di Qingtian greeted Xu Ming with a simple, respectful bow.

"May I ask what brings Minister Di to visit?"

Xu Ming cut to the chase and asked.

"I wonder if your son is at home?"

Di Qingtian asked.

"But has my son gotten into trouble outside?"

Xu Ming frowned and asked.

“My friend had a conflict with your son and is now being imprisoned in the dungeon by your son.”

Di Qingtian was unsure whether Lord Xu was truly unaware or feigning ignorance.

"This bastard is utterly lawless. Wait a moment, I will have someone bring him here."

Xu Ming gave the butler a look, signaling him to go find someone.

"Father, are you looking for me?"

Xu Zhengqi walked over with light, unsteady steps, carrying a strong scent of women's rouge, clearly having just come from a group of women.

"You scoundrel, how dare you lock up Di Sicheng's friend in the imperial prison? Who gave you this right? Is there anything you wouldn't dare to do?"

Xu Ming slammed his fist on the table and shouted.

"It was precisely because I knew he was a friend of Judge Di that I didn't have him deposed. I simply imprisoned him in the imperial jail to teach him a lesson."

"I have already been very restrained."

Xu Zhengqi said that he only spared the life of the blind man Fu Qiu because of Di Qingtian.

Di Qingtian was furious; this was a lesson to be learned.

Why lock them up in some other place? Why put them in that cursed dungeon? Can you say it wasn't intentional?

"You scoundrel, how dare you be so unreasonable! Release him right now and apologize to Judge Di and his friends."

Xu Ming said angrily.

“Father, he's the one who provoked me. I haven't even had a chance to vent my anger, and now you want me to apologize to him? That's ridiculous.”

Xu Zhengqi's face showed a thousand reasons not to want to.

"Snapped"

The next second, Xu Zhengqi received a heavy slap across the face.

Xu Zhengqi covered his face, looking at his father in disbelief, unable to believe that his father would hit him.

Di Qingtian finally understood: Lord Xu actually knew everything, he was just acting.

"You've really spoiled me rotten. You don't even listen to me anymore, do you?"

Xu Ming said, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

"Listen...listen..."

Xu Zhengqi was probably frightened by the fierce look in his father's eyes, and he quickly nodded.

"I apologize for my lapse in composure. I will immediately send someone to the imperial prison to arrest your friend..."

"No need, just declare him innocent and release him. I'll pick my friend up."

Di Qingtian got up and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and turned to face him.

“My lord, my sister is my only family in the world. I will not allow anyone to harm her, nor will I allow any morally corrupt person to come near her.”

"If we absolutely have to get close, I don't mind asking my master to take action and nip any unsettling signs in the bud."

"I hope Your Excellency understands what I mean."

"Farewell"

After saying this, Di Qingtian turned and left.

(End of this chapter)