Zhang Chun's chest heaved. It was obvious that he was furious.
After knowing him for so long, Li Mu had never seen him so angry.
Thinking about it from another perspective, if his wife started to dislike him after being infatuated with another man, Li Mu's mentality would also collapse.
Of course, such a situation was impossible.
Li Mu did not have Cui Ming's mature charm. In terms of appearance, he was still better. Youth was an asset. His face was full of collagen. Most of the women who liked Cui Ming were older women. Most of them preferred young puppies.
However, Zhang Chun was different.
He was also a middle-aged man, but he was not as good-looking as Cui Ming. His temperament was also worlds apart. Due to his cautious behavior, he was often a little wretched. The only thing missing was the word 'greasy' written on his face. Whether it was his appearance or temperament, he was crushed by Cui Ming in all aspects.
Li Mu sighed and said, "Lord Zhang, let it go. He's a relative of the emperor and a fourth-rank official. If you're just jealous, there's no need to offend him …"
This time, Li Mu's tone was sincere.
He could do whatever he wanted in Fairy's Capital because the Empress stood firmly behind him. Unlike him, Zhang Chun had a family to feed. If he could avoid getting involved in this matter, he would try his best to avoid it.
Zhang Chun patted his chest and said righteously, "I'm not jealous. I hate evil. Her Majesty trusts me and that's why she promoted me to the Magistrate of Fairy's Capital. As the parent of the people of Fairy's Capital, I'm absolutely irreconcilable with evil!"
Li Mu looked at him in a new light when he saw how righteous he was.
Zhang Chun looked at Madam Zhang's back and said in a low voice, "If I don't chop off this animal's head in front of these foolish women in Fairy's Capital, my surname isn't Zhang!"
Li Mu looked at Zhang Chun's ferocious face and understood something.
Jealousy made people crazy.
Just because Mrs. Zhang took a few more glances at Cui Ming, Zhang Chun, who was timid just now, changed his mind.
Beheading the man of their dreams in front of the women of the Divine Capital … These women would probably have nightmares for several months.
The middle-aged man's jealousy was terrifying.
It was not an easy task to bring down Cui Ming. He was in a high position and was a member of the royal family. He was a core member of the old party. The Xiao clan would not let him fall so easily. This involved the royal family of the Xiao clan, the old party, Princess Yunyang, and even the West Palace. This was the most difficult task that Li Mu had to do since he came to Luoyang.
But he had to.
Firstly, it was for the sake of justice.
Establishing a heart for the heavens and earth, establishing life for the people, inheriting the supreme arts of the past saints, establishing peace for all ages … Li Mu was not just saying these words for fun.
He had to do his best to realize these four sentences and turn them into a Dao technique that belonged only to him. Perhaps, this was the opportunity for him to enter the Upper Realm in the future.
Secondly, it was for Su He.
He and Su He were sworn friends. Back in Yangqiu County in the North County, Li Mu had already made up his mind to avenge her.
Even if she broke out of the formation, she was only a fifth realm soul cultivator. The Divine Capital was no different from a tiger's den to her. It was impossible for her to take revenge on her own. She would not even have the chance to see Cui Ming before she was captured by the powerhouses of the Divine Capital.
It would be best if Li Mu could avenge her before Su He broke out of the formation.
No matter the reason, Cui Ming had to die!
Li Mu's eyes flashed while Zhang Chun's expression darkened. The two looked at each other and reached a tacit understanding.
At this moment, the two of them shared a common enemy.
Fifteen minutes later, Li Mu and Zhang Chun's family parted ways.
Xiao Bai chose her favorite flower. The two of them went to the market to buy some vegetables and returned home.
Xiao Bai went to the kitchen to prepare while Li Mu went to his room. He opened his palm and a white light flashed. Baiyi appeared in his hand.
When Li Mu was concentrating, this was the first sword that Li Qing had given him. In battle, it could no longer provide any help to Li Mu. Only Mrs. Chu's sword spirit was of some use to him.
Before advancing to the Abhijna level, Li Mu needed Mrs. Chu's spiritual power to perform Dao techniques that he could not perform.
Li Mu had advanced to the Abhijna level with the help of the Empress. Baiyi was no longer of any use to him. All that was left was nostalgia.
After parting at Yangqiu County, there was no news of Li Qing. After Fu-lu School's disciples advanced to the Abhijna level, they would go out to train. No one knew where she went.
After holding Baiyi for a while, Li Mu composed himself. With a thought, Mrs. Chu's figure floated out of the sword. She bowed and said, "Young Master, what are your orders?"
After coming to the Immortal's Capital, Li Mu did not let Mrs. Chu out. For the past two months, she had been sleeping in the sword to recover her soul.
Li Mu said, "I saw Cui Ming today."
Upon hearing Cui Ming's name, Mrs. Chu's originally gentle face suddenly became ferocious. Ghostly Qi surrounded her body and she said in a sad voice, "Where is that bastard? I want to kill him …"
Li Mu shook his head and said, "He is now the emperor's son-in-law. He holds an important position in the court and has a high position. His cultivation has also reached the fifth level. You can't kill him. You will only die if you go."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Chu's emotions gradually calmed down.
She shook her head and said self-deprecatingly, "I couldn't kill him when he was alive, and I still can't kill him when I'm dead …"
Li Mu said, "Cui Ming is a heartless person. I must kill him. When the time comes, I may need your help. After Cui Ming is dead, I will return your freedom. When the time comes, you can go wherever you want …"
Mrs. Chu suddenly raised her head and asked, "Young Master, you really want to kill Cui Ming?"
Li Mu nodded.
Mrs. Chu knelt on the ground and said firmly, "As long as I can kill Cui Ming, even if my soul is scattered, I am willing. My only wish is to die after him …"
After more than 20 years, Li Mu could still feel the hatred in Mrs. Chu's heart.
It was a pity that she didn't meet Li Mu before she died. Otherwise, she would have attracted the attention of heaven and earth and become a peerless evil spirit.
After telling Mrs. Chu about this, Li Mu asked her to enter Baiyi. Then, he put Baiyi away and walked out of the room. He planned to go to the kitchen to help Xiao Bai.
Just as he walked into the courtyard, there was a knock on the door.
Li Mu felt Mr. Mei's aura. He didn't expect her to really come for a free meal. He opened the door and found that Mr. Mei wasn't the only one.
Mr. Mei and Shangguan Li were standing behind a woman. Li Mu saw the woman and said in surprise, "Your Majesty …"
The Empress said, "I came out of the palace in plain clothes. Your Majesty isn't here."
Li Mu scratched his head and asked tentatively, "Then how should I address Your Majesty, Miss Zhou?"
Shangguan Li said angrily, "How dare you!"
The Empress said, "This isn't the palace. You can call me whatever you want."
Li Mu glanced at Shangguan Li. If he hadn't come to Luoyang a few years later, she wouldn't have the right to speak.
In terms of protecting the Empress, she was more comprehensive than Li Mu. She was the Empress's bootlicker.
Li Mu extended his hand and said, "Miss Zhou, your presence brings light to my humble abode. Please come in …"
He didn't know why the Empress came to his house in plain clothes, but he couldn't ask directly. He could only invite her in first.
Just as the Empress sat down, there was another knock on the door.
Li Mu had a puzzled look on his face. Usually, other than him and Little White, as well as Lord Mei, who occasionally conveyed the Empress's decree, no one else would come to the house. What had happened today?
Li Mu opened the door and saw Zhang Chun standing outside.
Zhang Chun stood outside the Li Residence with a gloomy face.
He had made an appointment with Li Mu to discuss Cui Ming in the Luoyang yamen in the afternoon.
However, after returning home, his wife had mentioned Cui Ming many times. The speaker didn't mean it, but the listener took it seriously.
The more Zhang Chun thought about it, the angrier he got. He felt a faint green light above his head. He didn't even have lunch at home. Instead, he went out to discuss with Li Mu.
He stepped into the Li Residence and said, "Have you finished cooking? Give me a bowl and chopsticks. I, I …"
He looked up and saw three figures standing in the yard. His voice stopped abruptly.
Two of them were Mr. Mei and the Empress' personal maid, Shangguan Li. The other person had her back to him. Zhang Chun couldn't help but tremble when he saw her back.
He was too familiar with this back.
That day in the hall, she was the one who destroyed Elder Huang, who was at the peak of Dongxuan, with a finger …
Zhang Chun pulled back his foot that was about to step out. He turned around and said, "I suddenly remembered that there is an emergency at home. I'll see you in the yamen …"
After saying that, he strode away without looking back.
Zhang Chun was extremely shocked as he walked on the street.
The Empress was actually in the Li Residence. This further confirmed his bold guess.
The Empress was the master of the Great Zhou. Who cared if he was a relative of the Imperial Family or an assistant minister of the Secretariat? As long as Li Mu said something to the Empress in the future, Cui Ming's head would be enough to be chopped off.
He put on a righteous expression and said, "You killed your wife and framed me. You're worse than a beast. If I don't execute you according to the law, I won't be a Luoyang Magistrate!"
After saying that, he realized that Li Mu wasn't beside him. He was the only one here.
The righteous expression on his face disappeared. He sneered and said, "Damn Cui Ming. How dare you seduce my wife. Let's see if you die this time!"
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