Chapter 1119

"I have served in the Heavenly Prison for decades; I know the government's methods better than anyone. You think that because the Xiao family is innocent, they won't be implicated? No, if this case continues to be investigated, the first to suffer the cruel and bloody prison life will definitely be the Xiao family."

Medical Official Mu spoke earnestly and was heartbroken.

He spoke with bitter sincerity and continued to advise:

"Why did they accept the silver? Why didn't they cry out in grievance? It's because they know that only by accepting the silver can they protect the safety of the whole family and continue to live peacefully in the vast capital.

The dead are ultimately not as important as the living; you cannot sacrifice the lives of the whole family. Presumably, if Xiao Jin has a spirit in heaven, he would also support this choice.

My lord, your behavior seems to be seeking justice for Xiao Jin, but in reality, you are putting the Xiao family in an extremely dangerous situation. You are too young; you have no idea to what extent the government will go to quell a major case and provide an explanation to those above. I have seen people like you, and actions like yours, where the final price was hundreds of lives dying in vain! I am absolutely not fear-mongering, and I am not trying to scare you. I am just stating a fact based on reality."

Chen Guanlou opened his mouth to speak.

But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't say anything.

He wiped his face, "You mean, this matter involves the struggle for the succession in the palace, so..."

"Regardless of whether it involves the succession struggle, you shouldn't get involved. You can keep yourself out of it, and the case won't be traced to you. However, the Xiao family's small stature cannot withstand a single blow from the government. Even if you have the ability to save the Xiao family, from now on, they can only stay far away from the capital and live under assumed names. Have you asked them if this is the life they want? They will hate you!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Guanlou gave a bleak smile.

He popped a piece of ice into his mouth, crunched it, and kept thinking.

Medical Official Mu did not urge him, silently brewing tea and drinking it. Everything that needed to be said had been said, and the principles that needed to be explained had been explained. Smart people don't need much to be said; their brains will think. As for stupid people, even if you carve the principles onto their bodies, they will still be confused.

"You are right! It was my good intentions that led to bad results; I ignored the situation of the Xiao family."

Chen Guanlou gave a self-deprecating smile.

It was the first time he realized he could be stupid and self-righteous. He only thought about repaying grievances with grievances and hatred with hatred, but forgot whether the victims actually needed it.

If Xiao Jin had no attachments, and if he were a man who, once fed, had no worries for the rest of his family, then no matter how he killed, it wouldn't be excessive; it would just be satisfying. However, Xiao Jin had attachments, and even in death, he had attachments.

In the end, one cannot act on impulse in life. In the world of adults, there is too much to consider.

"It's good that you can figure it out. Let the matter end here; the Liushan Sect can still handle it as a thief breaking in to rob, and fool everyone. If people continue to die, that would be terrible."

Chen Guanlou gave a self-deprecating smile, "Rest assured, no more people will die."

He could endure it, just to avoid implicating innocent people. Regarding the Xiao family's choice, he had no criticism; people have to live!

Medical Official Mu breathed a sigh of relief; he was truly afraid that the other party would rely on his martial strength to be stubborn and refuse to listen to advice.

"That is very good, that is very good!"

He felt a moment of relief.

"If you have nothing to do, my lord, you might as well patrol the prison a few more times and find something to do for yourself. That Master Niu still needs counseling after taking his medicine. You are best at this."

"I'll listen to you; I'll go patrol the prison."

Chen Guanlou went down to the Grade-A prison and patrolled all the way to the door of Master Niu's cell.

"Old Niu, how have you been feeling these past few days?"

Master Niu's mental state was average, but he was clear-headed, just a bit depressed.

"I checked the account; your family added money to your account. Do you still want to continue getting fresh air and sun?"

"I can't afford it. Give me a pot of wine and a dish of snacks."

"Fine!" Chen Guanlou immediately ordered the prison guard to prepare it, making sure to get something good. Don't use cheap trash to fool people.

"Any thoughts these past few days? Still want to seek death?"

Others are afraid of mentioning death, as it is taboo. Chen Guanlou never had such concerns; when he talked to prisoners, he always mentioned the word 'death' openly and discussed the issues of life and death openly.

Only by facing fear directly can one overcome fear.

Avoidance can never solve problems.

Master Niu nodded and then shook his head, "I want to die, but I'm not reconciled to dying. If I die, and the release document comes down in a few days, wouldn't I have died in vain?"

Chen Guanlou nodded approvingly; he has awareness, that's right.

People just need to think more openly.

He said: "Thinking this way is right. How can a living person be suffocated by urine? You have to change your way of thinking. Aside from the poor conditions, this Heavenly Prison is not bad at all. There is no torture, and the prison guards treat you with the same gentle care as they would their own relatives. Compared to the prisoners in the neighboring Zhao Prison, you are a hundred times happier than them. With these conditions, even if you sit in prison for ten or twenty years, you can persist."

"Still have to sit in prison for ten or twenty years?" Master Niu suddenly felt that life was hopeless and it would be better to just die. He lay on the bed board in one breath, dazed, and no longer wanted to pay attention to Chen Guanlou.

"I was just making an analogy; can't you tell?"

Chen Guanlou was very dissatisfied.

How can a person be discouraged by a single unpleasant remark? If one's psychology is so fragile, how can one face a bleak life?

Be strong!

"But your analogy really has a high possibility of becoming true." Master Niu sighed and lamented, his life bearing a weight it shouldn't have to bear.

He wanted to cry again. Tears were already beginning to well up in his eyes.

Chen Guanlou discovered that men have so many tears!

Saying that men shed blood but not tears is all a lie.

He coughed lightly, "Even if it's true, with me accompanying you, what do you have to be unable to let go of? Previous prison wardens wouldn't counsel prisoners. It's only me, loving the work I do, being responsible, that I patiently counsel you. Why don't you read more books, increase your knowledge, write articles, and strive to leave a name for posterity."

Master Niu gave a self-deprecating smile, "Easy to say. You think leaving a name for posterity is as cheap as cabbage at the market? If the article has no substance, or is just repeating others' words, how can it leave a name for posterity? Back when I was studying for the imperial examinations, my talent wasn't outstanding. Now asking me to write articles to gain fame is simply wishful thinking. I am not a genius like Minister Xie; I cannot write articles that amaze the world."

After finishing, he began to sob. It seemed he was crying out about his own mediocrity and his own bleak life. Working hard to take the imperial examinations and follow an official career, after many years, he only managed to mix in the middle and was even thrown into the Heavenly Prison by others.

This life is more than just a word of 'miserable'.

Seeing no hope of getting out of prison, and looking around blankly, only the word 'despair' remained. Just like his life, he couldn't see the slightest hope.