Martial Master

“Bastard, it turns out you all never investigated clearly, and you captured Master Qin, directly throwing him into the black prison area, trying to torture him mercilessly. If it weren't for my father’s keen insight, even I would have been kept in the dark, and I even offended the Alchemy Pavilion for this. Within my dynasty, there are actually people like you who disregard the imperial law; it’s simply making this hall blind.”

Liu Yuanxin suddenly appeared in front of Gu Jin and Geng Deyuan, kicking both of them fiercely. The sound of cracking bones echoed, and the two didn't dare to resist, spitting blood and collapsing to the ground.

Then the third prince knelt on one knee, angrily saying, “Father, regarding this matter, I was unaware, I was deceived by this Gu Jin leader. However, after receiving the news, I failed to see through it and was instead manipulated by these people. I cannot avoid blame, so I ask for your punishment.”

Liu Yuanxin gritted his teeth, looking indignant and furious, seemingly truly kept in the dark. After learning the truth, he appeared righteous, requesting punishment.

Liu Xuanrui sighed lightly.

Originally, among the princes, he held the highest hopes for Liu Yuanxin because Liu Yuanxin was decisive in his methods and had the temperament of a ruler.

Moreover, he was exceptionally gifted, so all along, Liu Xuanrui had intended to cultivate Liu Yuanxin as a successor.

However, Liu Yuanxin's performance in this matter had greatly disappointed him.

Liu Xuanrui did not expect that, at this juncture, Liu Yuanxin would still shirk responsibility, pretending to be unaware.

Did he truly think that his ruler was blind?

Without the order of the third prince, could a leader or vice leader of the city guards truly act so lawlessly? Ignoring the three major forces' high-level members, being arrogant and domineering?

For the first time, Liu Xuanrui's expectations for Liu Yuanxin plummeted to the bottom.

He completely ignored Liu Yuanxin's apologies and turned to Qin Chen, sincerely saying, “Master Qin, now that the truth is revealed, you have suffered unjustly. As the ruler of the Dawei Dynasty, I bear an unavoidable responsibility in this matter. I won't say much in apology; saying too much would just be empty words. I have only one promise: I will give you a satisfactory explanation for this matter.”

Qin Chen did not expect that his arrangements would provoke Emperor Liu Xuanrui of the Dawei Dynasty to come personally and apologize to him.

For a ruler to reach this point, even if Qin Chen had suffered some grievances, he would not mind. Moreover, here, he had not really endured any suffering; on the contrary, he had been well-fed and relaxed.

“Your Majesty, there are all kinds of birds in the big forest. The city guards manage the imperial city's punishments and hold heavy power; it’s inevitable that a few scoundrels will emerge. Fortunately, Captain Tian in the black prison is righteous and resisted Vice Captain Geng and Leader Gu before clarifying the truth, preventing them from torturing me. Hence, I, Qin, did not suffer much!”

“Captain Tian?” Liu Xuanrui was taken aback; he did not expect there to be such a steadfast person among the city guards.

This was an unexpected surprise.

No wonder Qin Chen appeared so clean after entering the black prison; it seemed he hadn’t suffered any punishment at all, and there was even this turn of events.

Quickly turning his head, he asked, “May I ask which Captain Tian Master Qin is referring to?”

“Your Majesty, I am Tian Dan, the captain of the black prison area in the city guards. I greet Your Majesty.”

Seeing the emperor personally inquire about him, Tian Dan quickly raised his head, his excited body trembling, and bowed heavily.

“Captain Tian, no need for formalities.”

Liu Xuanrui stepped forward, directly helping Tian Dan up: “This time, it’s all thanks to Captain Tian for standing against the corrupt practices of the city guards. I am very pleased.”