When Li Mu left the cave, he realized that it was his place.
But the Empress took it, so be it. She was the Empress, and he was the one who didn't care about morality. It was only right for him to take a step back.
Li Mu had some thoughts about the painting, but he wasn't in the mood to think about it. The Empress wanted to be alone, and Xiao Bai and Wanwan were playing somewhere. He had nothing to do, so he took a stroll on the street. Unknowingly, he walked to the Shendu yamen.
Inside the Luoyang yamen, Wang Wu saw a familiar figure and stood up immediately. He asked in surprise and joy, "Sir Li, what brings you here?"
Li Mu asked, "Is Li Si here?"
Wang Wu nodded. "Yes, he's in the back office. I'll go inform him now."
Li Mu waved his hand and said, "Do what you need to do. I'll go find him myself."
The Shendu yamen was Li Si's territory now. Li Si was at the peak of his life. His career and family were both successful. No one would have thought that a small constable in Yangqiu county would have such a position in just two years.
It was lunch time. Li Mu picked a restaurant and drank a few cups with Li Si.
After three rounds of wine, Li Si asked casually, "Where's the boss and Miss Hanyan?"
Li Mu said, "They're at Mount Baiyun. They still have some important things to do."
Li Mu wanted to drink to drown his sorrows, but the bitter wine made him even more sorrowful. He put down the cup and looked at Li Si again. "I want to ask you something on behalf of a friend."
Li Si glanced at him and took a sip of wine. "Speak."
Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "This friend of mine did something wrong and hurt another friend of his. He doesn't know how to ask for her forgiveness now …"
After listening to Li Mu's description, Li Si asked, "Your friend and your friend's friend are the two you mentioned last time, right?"
Li Mu nodded. "That's right."
Li Si said, "It's been so long. I thought they were already together. Why are they still friends?"
Li Mu explained, "It's not the kind of relationship you think."
Li Si asked, "If it's not that kind of relationship, would they be together every day and night and even live together?"
Li Mu said, "It's because of work."
Li Si took a sip of wine and said, "Can't you just end the working relationship as soon as possible? If this continues, won't they be annoyed?"
Li Mu shook his head and said, "It's not what you think. My friend has a family."
Li Si retorted, "When you had a family, weren't you also with the boss?"
"Is that different?"
"What's different? Is she married?"
"Not really."
"Then what are you afraid of?"
"They're not like what you think."
"You're not him. How do you know?"
"…"
Li Si thought for a moment and said, "How about this. From now on, if you're that friend of yours, imagine if that woman gets married. How would you feel?"
Li Mu suddenly woke up.
Imagine if the Empress had an empress and concubines. How would he feel?
Damn it, if he didn't think about it, he wouldn't know. Now that he thought about it, Li Mu realized that he had such a strong desire to possess the Empress.
Of course, he didn't want to possess her body. He wanted to be loved by her.
He didn't want to share the Empress's love with a second person. He didn't want a second person to be with her every day. He didn't want her to get hurt for a second person. She even sent her avatar and left the Divine Capital to save him …
The Empress was so good to him, but he became arrogant and hurt the Empress. Thinking about it, it was too much.
Li Mu stood up and said, "Drink by yourself. I'll leave first."
After leaving the restaurant, Li Mu first used a sound transmission magic treasure to contact Liu Hanyan and Li Qing who were far away in the North County. He told them which small building in the cave belonged to the Empress.
As for the reason, he explained it very clearly.
Becoming the Empress of the Great Zhou wasn't her intention. When the Emperor Qi in the ancestral temple condensed and the Great Zhou had a new Emperor, she would retire. She would grow grass and flowers and become their neighbor as an ordinary woman.
Different from Li Mu's deduction, Liu Hanyan didn't blame him and didn't make trouble for no reason.
Instead, she asked Li Mu to apologize to the Empress on her behalf. This way, Li Mu only needed to obtain the Empress's forgiveness.
He slowly sighed and walked toward the palace gate.
Changle Palace.
Zhou Yi sat on the Dragon Throne, but she wasn't in the mood to read.
Mr. Mei saw that the Empress was unhappy. He stood quietly to the side and didn't say anything.
Zhou Yi didn't say much. She snorted and asked, "Mei Wei, what's the punishment for deceiving the Empress according to the law?"
Mr. Mei said softly, "Your Majesty, the punishment for deceiving the Empress is execution according to the law."
She raised her head and said, "I don't know who is so bold. I'll have someone catch him and bring him back for questioning …"
Zhou Yi said angrily, "He …"
She only said one word, then she was discouraged. She shook her head and said, "Forget it …"
Mr. Mei thought for a moment and asked, "Did Li Mu make Your Majesty angry again?"
Hearing someone mention it, Zhou Yi felt wronged again. She couldn't help but say, "He gave away the small building I built and my flower garden to others. He even lied to me. Don't you think I should punish him …"
Mr. Mei was also angry after hearing this. He said, "You should. Your Majesty is so nice to him. This bastard dared to do this to Your Majesty. I'll catch him and give him a hundred beatings …"
Zhou Yi hesitated and said, "You don't have to punish him so severely, do you?"
Mr. Mei said, "He should be taught a lesson!"
Zhou Yi sighed and said, "Forget it. I'm not related to him. It's normal for him to be nice to his wife …"
Mr. Mei was even more indignant. He said loudly, "Your Majesty is so nice to him. You dote on him and protect him. When the tributes from the counties arrived, he was the first one you thought of. This is how he repaid Your Majesty. No, I can't take this lying down. If I don't teach him a lesson, I'll be ashamed of myself and Your Majesty …"
At this time, Shangguan Li walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Li Mu wants to see you."
Lord Mei said coldly, "Let him wait outside for two hours before coming in."
Zhou Yi hesitated. She was about to speak when she said firmly, "Your Majesty, you can't protect him this time."
Zhou Yi thought for a while and nodded.
She sat on the dragon throne with a hesitant expression. After a few minutes, she looked outside the hall and said, "Come in."
Mr. Mei looked helpless, but he could only watch Li Mu walk into the hall.
She looked at Li Mu fiercely and asked, "How dare you come here?"
Li Mu ignored Mr. Mei and looked at the Empress. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I'm guilty."
Zhou Yi looked surprised. She coughed and put on a dignified expression. She asked, "What are you guilty of?"
Li Mu said sincerely, "I shouldn't have lied to Your Majesty. I shouldn't have slept in Your Majesty's pavilion without Your Majesty's permission … Please punish me, Your Majesty."
Mr. Mei snorted and said, "The crime of lying to the Empress is punishable by death. Do you think a small punishment can make up for your crime?"
Zhou Yi stood up from the dragon throne and said lightly, "It's good that you know you're wrong. Just don't do it again."
Lord Mei stared blankly at the Empress with a blank expression.
Li Mu bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Soon, Li Mu, Shangguan Li, and Mr. Mei walked out of the Changle Palace together.
Li Mu turned to Mr. Mei as soon as he stepped out of the gate. He said with disappointment, "Sister Mei, I called you sister so many times. How could you treat me like this in front of Her Majesty? You disappoint me …"
Li Mu shook his head and left. Mr. Mei stood there for a long time.
Then he turned to look at Shangguan Li and said seriously, "I swear, if I say another word, I'll be a dog …"
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