Outside the Ministry of Punishment, on the streets of Shendu.
"Crazy, you are really crazy!"
"Li Mu, do you know the consequences of doing this?"
"Li, I won't let you go!"
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The expression of the Minister of Civil Affairs has changed from shock to fear. He did not expect that Li Mu would actually dare to attack him on the street in front of the people of Shendu.
This lunatic, isn’t he afraid of court sanctions?
The people on the street were also dumbfounded.
That person with a golden body all over his body is chasing someone and beating him. If it’s not Master Xiao Li, who is it?
If you look closely, you will see that the person who was beaten was wearing a high-grade official uniform. He seemed to be the Minister of Civil Affairs!
The common people didn't know much about the Minister of Civil Affairs at first. They only knew that he had a high position and was an important figure in the old party. In the past few days, after the inside story of Mr. Li's case was revealed, they knew that this person was a member of the old party.
The mastermind who framed Mr. Li, relied on that "contribution" to rise to great heights, and now he is sitting in Mr. Li's position back then. He is so hateful!
Seeing him being chased and beaten wildly by Master Xiao Li, the people felt indescribable joy in their hearts.
"Well played!"
"It's a disaster to keep this kind of people around. Let's just kill them!"
"Hey, if you beat him to death, Mr. Li will get into big trouble. It's better to just beat him to vent his anger."
"Why is Mr. Li so impulsive today? Is it because he is also complaining about Mr. Li?"
The common people did not dare to discuss loudly and could only whisper in low voices. Above their heads, bursts of mana quickly attracted several figures.
"stop!"
"How dare you fight here!"
"Don't stop yet!"
Several generals in silver armor quickly came out of the air and were about to stop them. They were shocked to find that the people fighting in the sky above Shendu were actually Li Mu, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and Li Mu, a member of Zhongshushe. They didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.
If two practitioners dared to fight in the divine capital, they would have captured them long ago.
But why did these two important ministers of the court actually fight in front of so many people? Li Mu, the scholar in the middle school, was fine, but his hair was a bit messy. Chen Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, already had a bruised nose and face, and was in a miserable state.
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Seeing several imperial guards generals guarding the divine capital arriving, Li Mu did not make things difficult for them. He stopped his movements and floated quietly in the air.
The Minister of Civil Affairs covered his blue and black eyes and became extremely angry: "Why are you still standing there, why don't you take him down!"
The courtiers were fighting, and the guards were unable to deal with it. A general looked at the two men and said, "My lords, please follow us to speak in front of His Majesty."
As soon as he heard the word "Your Majesty", the Minister of Civil Affairs' heart skipped a beat. After weighing the pros and cons, he gritted his teeth and said: "Forget it, your Majesty has many things to do. It's better not to disturb your Majesty with such a small matter. I, I, and Mr. Li have some misunderstandings."
, causing trouble to a few of you..."
The Minister of Civil Affairs was obviously the victim. He did not want to pursue the case, and the generals did not want to hold on for a long time. Just as he was about to leave, Li Mu's face darkened and he said in a cold voice: "Misunderstanding, Mr. Chen, you want to interrupt my path to practice."
Forget it, let’s go and see His Majesty with me!”
Seeing that Li Mu obviously didn't intend to give up, several of the imperial guard generals were also worried. The leader weighed it up and said: "Two adults, let's go..."
Although they don't want to be troublesome, as long as one person doesn't let go, they have to deal with this kind of matter, otherwise they will be derelict in their duties. But what makes them incomprehensible is that the victimized Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has already planned to expose it, but the culprit refuses to comply.
No mercy...
In Shangyang Palace, Zhou Wu was listening to officials from the three provinces reporting on court affairs. Master Mei walked in from outside and said with a strange expression: "Your Majesty, Chen Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Li Mu, the secretary of the Zhongshushe, are here to see you."
Zhou Wu said: "Xuan."
Soon, two figures walked in from outside.
The first person who walked in was Chen Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel. His clothes were messy, his official uniform was disheveled, his official hat was crooked, and his face was bruised and bruised. All the officials couldn't help but be shocked. How could he be the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, a strong person in the realm of creation?
Like this?
Chen Jian walked into the hall and said sadly and angrily: "Your Majesty..."
Li Mu passed Chen Jian, walked in quickly, and said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for me!"
The Minister of Civil Affairs was stunned on the spot, looking at Li Mu blankly, and opened his mouth, but did not say anything.
He has been an official for many years and has never seen such a shameless person.
In front of His Majesty, he actually complained first...
Before Li Mu could speak again, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, Li Mu, a member of Zhongshushe, is lawless and beats an important official of the court. Please punish him severely and correct the law!"
In the palace, the ministers from the three provinces finally knew that the injury to the Minister of Civil Affairs was caused by Li Mu. Judging from Li Mu's appearance just now, they thought what had happened to General Li Mu, the Minister of Civil Affairs...
Zhou Wu looked at Li Mu and asked, "Is what the Minister of Civil Service said true?"
Li Mudao said: "I have a reason for taking action. Your Majesty, please look into it clearly."
Zhou Wu asked: "Any reason is not the reason why you beat up the important ministers of the court."
Li Mu raised his head and said: "On the tenth day of October, Chen Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, humiliated me with words in the Ministry of Personnel, which caused me to have inner demons. I beg your Majesty to recreate the scene of that day..."
Zhou Wu waved her hand and produced a white light, and above the heads of everyone in the hall, a picture appeared.
In the scene, Li Mu was about to leave the Ministry of Personnel, when the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel suddenly spoke: "Master Li may not know yet, but the Li Mansion you live in now is the residence of the guilty minister, and the day before your wedding, the guilty minister was...
It’s the death anniversary of a family. I wonder if you heard the screams of their ghosts on your wedding night..."
Seeing this scene, the Minister of Staff's face turned pale.
All the ministers in the palace finally understood why the Minister of Staff met such an end.
Even if it is a wedding for ordinary people, it is easy to get a lucky break, and it is very taboo for someone to say anything unlucky.
How can anyone tolerate such humiliation one day after someone else's wedding?
What's more, this kind of humiliation also caused the person involved to have inner demons. In the world of spiritual practice, this is probably not a matter of beating him.
The path of bad people's cultivation is a never-ending hatred...
Zhou Wu looked at the Minister of Civil Affairs and asked, "What else do you have to say?"
The Minister of Civil Affairs quickly explained: "I was confused at the time..."
Zhou Wu said coldly: "Being confused is not an excuse for your bad colleagues."
The Minister of Civil Affairs knelt down quickly and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please forgive me..."
Zhou Wu said calmly: "Chen Jian, the Minister of Civil Affairs, humiliated his colleagues. The consequences will be serious. His moral conduct has failed. He will be suspended from office for one month and fined for half a year..."
The ministers in the palace glanced at the Minister of Civil Affairs and sighed inwardly.
Chen Jian really has no sense at all. Li Mu is a favorite of the Queen. When Chen Jian himself is in the wrong, he dares to drag Li Mu to meet His Majesty. Isn't this like throwing himself into a trap?
Officials from the three provinces also reported to the dignitaries. After the Queen concluded the case of Li Mu and Chen Jian, the two walked out of Shangyang Palace.
"Today's humiliation will be repaid tomorrow!"
Chen Jian glanced at Li Mu one last time, covered his face with his sleeves, and left in a hurry.
Li Mu walked slowly in the palace, but his thoughts were running rapidly.
He and Li Yi share the same house. According to his original idea, he would take a long-term approach and plan step by step. When the time is right, he would overturn Li Yi's case and restore his innocence.
This will minimize the impact on the court situation and will not cause too much trouble to the queen.
As for the person who caused these cases, he could only try his best to save his life. Even if he failed in the end, he had already done what he should do. Regarding this matter, he asked for nothing else but peace of mind.
This is the most sensible approach.
But when he saw the figure in the prison van, all reason and plans were left behind.
The first step he has to take now is to remove Li Qing from the Ministry of Justice.
Although there was Zhou Zhong in the Criminal Department, Zhou Zhong was the one Li Mu distrusted the most.
Li Mu knew very well that just now, Zhou Zhong had actually given up on her.
Zhou Zhong had something in his heart that he thought was more noble.
After thinking about it, the only person Li Mu can trust right now is Zhang Chun.
The power of Zongzheng Temple has been further expanded some time ago. Zongzheng Temple can handle cases that the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple can handle, and cases that cannot be handled by the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple can also be handled by Zongzheng Temple.
Li Muxian returned to Zhongshu Province and drafted an official document as a member of Zhongshu Shefa.
Then, he asked Lord Mei to ask the Queen for instructions, temporarily interrupting the officials from the three provinces to report their work, and stamped the Queen's seal on the official document.
Then he came to Zongzheng Temple, handed the official document to Zhang Chun, and asked him to transfer Li Qing from the Ministry of Punishment to Zongzheng Temple.
Although the Ministry of Punishment and Zongzheng Temple are both controlled by the old party, at least there is Zhang Chun in Zongzheng Temple.
In the Ministry of Punishment, Zhou Zhong got the official document and said to the doctor of the Ministry of Punishment: "Open the prison."
Soon, a carriage drove out from the Ministry of Justice, slowly entered the palace, and headed towards Zongzheng Temple.
Most of the people Zongzheng Temple handles are important officials and disciples of the royal family. Taking into account their dignity, they prevent the common people from throwing vegetables and eggs when escorting important people through the streets. Zongzheng Temple's prison carriage is a modified carriage, closed and secretive.
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Inside Zongzheng Temple.
King Shou was lying in the courtyard of Zongzheng Temple basking in the sun. He watched a carriage enter Zongzheng Temple and asked, "Who has committed another crime?"
Feng Sicheng, who was squatting aside and fanning him, said: "She is Li Yi's daughter. It is said that she killed five officials outside and was captured by the enshrining department and brought back to the capital of the gods, waiting for trial..."
"Li Yi..." King Shou narrowed his eyes, seemingly lost in memories.
Feng Sicheng said: "It was Li Yi who made a big fuss in the city of God more than ten years ago. Later, he was executed by the whole family. Unexpectedly, one person was missing. Li Yi more than ten years ago, and now Li Mu, this
Why is the person named Li so difficult to mess with..."
As he was talking, he remembered something again and said to King Shou: "My lord, you have to take care of that Zhang Chun. I don't know what he thinks. The cell for Li Yi's daughter is decorated like the wedding room. Not only is it
He chose the largest and most spacious room, and arranged for people to clean it inside and out. He replaced it with a big bed, brand new bedding, a mirror and a dressing table. He also locked up all the prisoners around the cell.
They are somewhere else, and curtains have been hung around the cell. This person is not here to be imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple, he is clearly here to be a young mistress..."
"I just want to bask in the sun, why do you talk so much nonsense?" King Shou glared at him and said: "You are very free, aren't you? If you have nothing to do, go and clean all the toilet barrels in the latrine.
Now, don’t bother me here..."
Feng Si Cheng said in astonishment: "Your Majesty..."
King Shou said angrily: "Go quickly!"
In the hut of Zongzheng Temple, Feng Sicheng was cleaning the bucket in a depressed manner. In the yard, King Shou was lying on the rocking chair, with his hands behind his head, sighing: "What a pity, young man, why are you so impulsive..."
In Zongzheng Temple Prison, Zhang Chun stood outside the cell, shook his head and said: "I didn't expect that Capt. Li is actually the daughter of Mr. Li Yi. I also admired him very much back then..."
Li Mu looked at Zhang Chun and said, "Boss, I'll leave it to you first."
Zhang Chuntao: "Don't worry, as long as she is in Zongzheng Temple, no one will dare to touch her."
He looked at Li Mu and asked: "What are you going to do? Whether it is to redress the injustice of Lord Li Yi or to exonerate Li Qing, it is not that simple."
At the moment, Li Qing's matter is naturally what Li Mu is most concerned about and the most urgent.
But if you want to save Li Qing, you must first overturn her father's case.
If Li Yi was still a traitor who collaborated with the enemy and treason, then Li Qing's approach was a complete attack and revenge. She killed many court officials and was sentenced to death according to the law. Li Mu insisted on saving her, which was against the law.
, that is, above the law. In this way, what is the difference between him and those he despises?
But if Li Yi's identity is that of a loyal minister who devoted himself to serving the country and the people, but was framed by villains and his family was destroyed, his daughter's revenge for the unjust death of his family would be a violation of the law, but she would still have righteousness.
Under the premise that the court has lost its righteousness first, extrajudgment can be tolerated.
After all, those four officials were the murderers who directly framed Li Yi. They framed a fourth-rank official in the imperial court, causing his family to be unjustly killed. These four people were punished by death...
In this case, Li Mu had a chance to save Li Qing.
The premise of all this is that he first reverses the case for Li Yi.
Li Mu walked into the cell in front of him. The shackles on Li Qing's body had been removed and his magic power had been unlocked.
Li Mu walked to her and sat down next to her, saying, "Give me your hand."
Li Qing slowly handed his hand to Li Mu, and a soft golden light emitted from his hand slowly entered Li Qing's body.
Li Mu said: "I can't rescue you right away. I may have to torture you for a while and live here first."
Li Qing looked around and said, "This should be the best room I have ever lived in."
Li Mu looked at her and said, "Don't worry, I will find out what happened back then as soon as possible and restore Mr. Li's innocence."
Li Qing shook his head slightly and said: "I understand now that what my father wants is not revenge. He and Uncle Zhou have more important things to do. I hope... you can help my father complete the things that he did not complete during his lifetime.
Don't ruin your future for me."
Li Mu smiled slightly and said: "Only children make choices. I choose to have both."
He looked into Li Qing's eyes and said: "Someone has already done the previous thing. If I can't save you, then that thing has no meaning to me. Let Zhou Zhong fulfill their dreams.
, the worst case scenario is that I will take you back to the Fu Lu Sect, we won’t be here anymore in this divine capital..."
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After leaving Changle Palace, Li Mu returned to Zongzheng Temple and told Li Qing that the queen promised him to re-investigate the case that year.
After feeling his determination several times, Li Qing did not insist anymore and just said: "You have to be careful."
Li Mu said with a smile: "Don't worry, I have already offended them anyway. I don't care if I offend them a few more times. You have a good rest and I will come see you tomorrow."
He walked out of the cell, but his heart was still heavy.
Saving Li Qing is actually more difficult than overturning his father's case.
Even at a certain moment, he really wanted to ask the Queen for a gold medal to avoid death.
He also knew that as long as she asked, the Queen would give it.
But he finally gave up.
He didn't want to embarrass the queen, nor did he want to become the person he hated most.
Another very important point is that Li Yi strongly opposed the late emperor's award of a gold medal for immunity from death, which was one of the reasons why he was framed. If Li Mu asked the queen to pardon Li Qing with a gold medal for immunity from death, then what Li Yi vowed to resist back then was
, and it became a joke.
Similarly, what Li Mu did during this period in the capital of gods also became a joke.
"big!"
"Small!"
“Come again, come again!”
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In the courtyard of Zongzheng Temple, King Shou was playing dice with Zhang Chun. He glanced at Li Mu and asked, "Little Lizi, do you want to play together?"
Li Qing was still at Zongzheng Temple, and Li Mu had to give face to King Shou. He walked up to the two of them and asked, "What are you playing for?"
King Shou said: "Guess the size. It's very simple. Have you brought any money? One handful or one tael. No credit allowed."
Li Mu took out a stack of banknotes and put them aside.
When King Shou saw the banknote, his eyes lit up and he said, "Come on, come on, I've placed my bet..."
The dice and dice tubes used by Shou Wang seemed to be able to isolate the magic power, so Li Mu could only guess blindly. However, he was lucky. Shou Wang lost ten games in a row and all the money he had on hand was lost.
He was obviously a little jealous of losing, so he picked up the dice tube and said, "Bet again!"
Zhang Chun put away the money he won, glanced at King Shou, and said: "My lord, you have lost all your money, what do you want to stake?"
King Shou became angry with shame: "How dare you look down on me!"
Snapped!
He slapped a gold medal on the table and said, "I still have this!"
This gold medal is about the size of a palm, with the word "free" written on it.
Li Mu looked at King Shou thoughtfully and said: "Your Majesty, this gold medal is precious, you'd better keep it. It would be bad if you lose..."
King Shou said angrily: "Even you think that I will lose. Let me tell you, when I bet against all the gods, you were still in your mother's womb. Come, come, come, I will return to my roots..."
Li Mu shook his head and said: "There is too much blood on this brand. If the prince dares to lose, we dare not take it..."
After listening to Li Mu's words, King Shou put the sign up again and said, "Hey, I almost forgot. If you go to save the girl with the sign, I will become a traitor..."
King Shou clicked his tongue and said: "It's a pity that the only one in the world who can save that girl is this brand. She has killed so many officials, and no one can save her. Unless you have the ability to overturn the case for her father, and then let her go."
Your Majesty told the world about this case, and then asked the people of the thirty-six counties to write letters of blood to plead for her, so that the court would be afraid to kill her..."
He looked at Li Mu mockingly and asked, "Do you have what it takes?"
