Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 459: The Quarreling Young Man

Yes, this is the Emperor!

Better to kill wrongly, than to let go wrongly, no one can threaten his imperial power!

"Yue’er..." Duanmu Nan slowly turned around, "From now on, I can no longer have any connection with you, you must also not come to find me anymore, as if you don’t have me as a master at all!"

Long Yue’s eyes reddened, Master does not want to implicate her, so he would rather sever ties with her!

"Master, once a master, always a father, I, Pang Longyue, am not someone who fears death, it is impossible to sever my relationship with you!"

"Silly girl, don’t be foolish!"

Duanmu Nan’s eyes showed affection, but it was soon replaced by helplessness, he also wished to maintain this delicate relationship with her, but...he really doesn’t want to implicate her.

"Oh no!"

Suddenly, Long Yue exclaimed.

"What happened?"

"Master, A Mu went to investigate the child trafficking case in Guyang County, do you think..."

If Duanmu Nan were merely the last survivor of the Duanmu Family, perhaps the Emperor might spare him for the sake of his wife, but if Duanmu Nan does something that threatens him or endangers his imperial power, then death is certain!

This time, by coincidence, he went to investigate the case in Guyang County when such a thing happened in the palace, Long Yue couldn’t help but link the two matters together in her mind.

Duanmu Nan was silent.

"No, I must go and bring him back! Qingming!"

"Yue’er, it’s too late, he has already been gone for eight days, you won’t catch up even if you try."

Horses travel at such a pace, even rushing day and night might not catch him.

Besides, Li Qingmu has a wife and children at home, surely his heart yearns to return, he would certainly hasten to reach Guyang County to resolve this matter, perhaps he’s almost there by now.

Long Yue felt frustrated, unsure what to do for a moment?

"It’s alright, Yue’er doesn’t need to worry for me, goodbye."

After speaking, Duanmu Nan didn’t wait for any reaction from Long Yue, he was already gone like a gust of wind.

Long Yue looked gloomy, murmuring to herself, "Master, I will definitely not let anything happen to you!"

She turned around and quickly went inside the house.

She wanted to write a letter, hoping this letter could reach Li Qingmu as fast as possible!

...

"Mr. Li, after crossing the mountain ahead, we’ll arrive at Guyang County, hehe, three days ahead of schedule."

Outside Guyang County, several hundred miles away, a group of men and horses were moving quickly, they had been traveling often through the night these days, wondering why Mr. Li was in such a hurry?

Later someone mentioned that his wife was already pregnant, only then did everyone understand, so it’s because he misses his wife, ha ha ha!

Li Qingmu didn’t mind the teasing from his colleagues, instead urged them to travel faster, causing everyone great difficulty!

Fortunately, they’re almost there. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Li Qingmu nodded slightly, glanced at the weary-looking troops and officials, and said, "Then let’s rest for half an hour, then continue to travel, aiming to enter the county before nightfall!"

Everyone felt as if they had received a pardon, and sat down on the ground, Li Qingmu took out dry food, went to the side, dipped it in water, and began eating.

This area is quite remote, they didn’t see any town along the way, let alone food supplies, so this journey has been quite difficult.

"Those children might still be held somewhere, we must travel quickly, aiming to rescue them as soon as possible, thank you all for your hard work on this journey!"

"Mr. Li, you’re too kind!"

"Mr. Li, you’re too generous!"

These people saluted Li Qingmu, expressing their understanding.

After half an hour, the group continued on their way, arriving in Guyang County an hour later!

They were just outside Guyang County at this moment, if they walk a stick of incense time forward, they could find an inn to rest and eat, just when everyone was happily thinking they could have a good night’s rest, there came a rustling sound from a patch of grass beside them.

"Who?"

"Clang!"

A soldier from the Imperial Guard shouted, pulled out his long sword and headed towards the grass, someone was guarding by the side.

"Rustle!"

The bushes parted, and a dark figure suddenly darted out, running towards the other side.

"It’s a boy!"

Two officers sheathed their swords and chased him, capturing him quickly.

"Let go of me, let go of me, ah, it hurts!"

The boy struggled desperately, wanting to escape the big hand that confined him, but with so little strength, skinny and frail from not eating for days, how could he possibly be a match for the strong officer?

The boy was lifted like a little chicken and dumped in front of Li Qingmu.

"Sir, this is a boy in his teens, see if there’s something wrong?"

If there’s a problem, this boy’s life is in danger!

Li Qingmu naturally wouldn’t randomly kill innocent people, he looked at the boy and said lightly, "What’s your name?"

The boy looked at Li Qingmu warily, even backed away a bit wanting to keep a certain distance, his face unfriendly, "Gouzi!"

Gouzi...

Li Qingmu smiled, a typical name for a child from an ordinary family, probably from a poor family, or maybe the child was ill when young, named thus to be easy to raise.

"Why are you hiding in the bushes? If our men hadn’t checked but cut straight with swords, do you know the consequences?"

Marching outside, any movement could result in summary execution before reporting, so this boy had just walked through the gate of hell.

The boy looked at Li Qingmu unfriendly, "Kill if you want, you corrupt officials are always reckless, humph!"

"Bold, you little urchin, dare talk to Mr. Li like that, deserves a lesson!"

Wang Qi, a long-time official, with a presence, hated being contradicted, felt his authority challenged!

With that, he waved his hand, someone immediately stepped forward, ready with a whip to teach him a lesson.

"Stop!"

Li Qingmu stopped them, looked coldly at Wang Qi, "Mr. Wang, doing this only worsens the relationship between people and officials, why hit someone for just a few words of anger?"

Wang Qi had heard that Imperial Envoy Mr. Li was not easy to deal with, not understanding some of the official ways, yet favored by the Emperor, so he had to give face.

Really hard.

Wang Qi said embarrassedly, "This child spoke out of turn, right?"

"But there’s a reason for that, bring him along, let’s ask properly later!"

Li Qingmu thought since they need to investigate the case, find out where those children are hidden, maybe finding someone local would be more convenient.

The boy looked like a local, might provide some clues.

Li Qingmu didn’t bother to explain his plan, suddenly felt lonely without Yue’er, if she were here, she would know immediately what he wanted to do?

The young lad was pulled onto the wagon reluctantly, angrily saying, "Let go of me, corrupt official, let me go!"

"Are you from here?"

"Humph, none of your business!"

The boy glared at him disdainfully, looking like he wanted to strangle someone.

Li Qingmu said, "Why were you hiding in the bushes?"

"I wanted to!"

Wow, this kid is just a stubborn head, won’t answer whatever you ask! Well, he answered about his name...