Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 574: The Greater Good of Family and Country!
I... I... I... Damn it!
He Jian’s heart skipped a beat, almost wanting to curse loudly!
Li Qingmu, this move is really ruthless, but do you know how many people you will offend by doing this?
In the Imperial Censorate, are those Imperial Censors willing to be sent to local areas to do such thankless tasks?
Will those local officials and vested interests want to see these Imperial Censors?
When the entire officialdom is in chaos, who will be responsible?
"Mr. Li, are you sure this isn’t a joke?"
He Jian took a deep breath, looking seriously at Li Qingmu, hoping he would reconsider and withdraw this unreliable idea.
But Li Qingmu merely flashed a faint smile: "Mr. He, I know what you’re considering. But do you know we are in the moment of Dazhou’s life or death?"
He Jian was stunned: "Mr. Li, why do you say this?"
"Mr. He, you should know about the recent mobilization of so many Imperial Army troops outside, right? The actions of Pang Wenzheng and that group of Da Rong spies in court, you have seen, haven’t you?
These parasites in the court have been eliminated, but there are still many in the civilian sphere!
If this issue cannot be resolved, or if the public is dissatisfied, those remnants will seize the opportunity!
At that time, do you know the consequences? Those people will incite desperate citizens to riot; then, within Dazhou, smoke will rise everywhere, wars will rage, blood will flow in rivers!
This isn’t all; if Da Rong finds a breach and marches south, tell me, what will become of Dazhou? At that time, enemies from inside and outside will besiege Dazhou, and the nation will cease to be!
Mr. He, now do you still say that this approach is problematic?"
Li Qingmu slowly raised his eyes, gazing at him.
He Jian staggered and almost fell.
He hadn’t thought about these issues before, nor would he consider them because he was merely an Imperial Censor responsible for impeaching officials and monitoring them, only needing to maintain loyalty to the Emperor.
Now it seems that his supposed loyalty is nothing compared to Li Qingmu’s righteousness.
No wonder His Majesty the Emperor places so much importance on Li Qingmu; he indeed has exceptional qualities that I cannot match.
"Yes... It’s my narrow-mindedness."
He Jian actively admitted his mistake.
Li Qingmu nodded slightly; acknowledging one’s mistake and correcting it means such a person can still be employed.
He said blandly, "Moreover, those Imperial Censors being sent down need not worry about their safety; at that time, the Imperial Army will escort them. With soldiers trained for a thousand days, it’s precisely the time to use them!"
"Yes, I understand. I will present this matter to His Majesty at once!"
He Jian took the roster and hurried away.
Li Qingmu slowly sat down, then once again coughed violently.
Both lungs felt scorching hot, like being burned, extremely uncomfortable. Long Yue heard the commotion and quickly brought him honey water to drink. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Her beautiful eyes were foggy, looking very distressed.
Li Qingmu merely smiled faintly, but in his heart, there was a hint of helplessness; indeed, his body had been ruined.
Tianxing Pavilion!
This force, which should have been part of Jianghu, repeatedly extends its hand into the court—truly abominable!
Previously, his body had hidden wounds, but since it was the initial affliction, and with subsequent recuperation being possible, there was no major issue. Of course, there were minor ailments later, but they were not significant.
However, after the previous strike from the Ghost Child, all hidden ailments were brought out, leaving his body gripped by illness—such days, who knows if an end is in sight?
Looking at the worried expression on the little woman opposite, Li Qingmu’s gaze darkened; if there’s anyone he feels he owes in this lifetime, it’s certainly his Yue’er.
He knew best about his physical condition; dragging such a body would surely become a burden to her in the future.
Thinking of this, his heart was pained beyond words.
"A Mu..."
Long Yue had been gazing at the man opposite, his pale complexion hadn’t improved since that injury, and now, exhausted physically and mentally from dealing with the rampant Tomb Miasma Poison, how could his body possibly heal!
Thus, Long Yue truly felt her heart ache to death.
Thinking of how the man had been injured frequently since being with her—especially when it comes to his right hand, which still bears scars from falling off a cliff back then.
Although much shallower than initially, they are still noticeable.
Long Yue carefully hugged him tightly, always feeling like this man would shatter at a touch.
"Just this once, okay? After overcoming this crisis, you shouldn’t do anything or think about anything—focus on nurturing your health. There’s still a long road ahead; you’re only twenty-one, A Mu, you’re only twenty-one—you can’t ruin your health!"
Long Yue said with a sobbing tone.
"We still want to have lots of babies; Rui’er is too lonely by himself—he needs siblings to play with. We want to watch the children grow up, see them have their own children. A Mu, I’m begging you, just this once, take care of yourself, alright?"
These days, Long Yue had witnessed everything, and she truly wanted to stop Li Qingmu from exhausting himself—but this was about the righteousness of homes and country, and she knew she couldn’t stop him.
However, ultimately, she is a woman!
No matter how strong a woman is, there’s always a soft place in her heart, and that place belongs to her husband and children!
But now, the person she cares about most is sick and suffering...
Long Yue buried herself in Li Qingmu’s arms, her tears continuously rolling down, gradually soaking his clothes.
"Yue’er..."
Li Qingmu’s heart softened, gently holding her.
His chin rested on her smooth forehead, murmuring: "I will take good care of myself, just this once; afterward, I will listen to you in everything."
"Ha, liar, scoundrel!"
Long Yue lightly snorted, not believing him one bit!
Always saying just this once, next time he’ll listen to her—but what happens in the end? She’s still forced to comply with him every time!
This man is a complete liar, a scoundrel!
Listening to the strong-hearted mutterings from the little woman in his arms, Li Qingmu revealed a satisfied smile.
Outside the window, snowflakes fell even more heavily, fluttering about; in an instant, the earth was covered with a layer of silver frost.
In such times, Beirong certainly won’t march south, which provides Dazhou with an opportunity to resolve the Tomb Miasma Poison and weather the crisis.
Thus, when He Jian reported Li Qingmu’s suggestion and reasoning to Qi Yun, Qi Yun issued a proclamation without hesitation, ordering all Imperial Censors to be dispatched to local areas for oversight.
If corrupt officials who embezzled disaster relief funds are caught, they will be rewarded with promotions, and the most outstanding ones will have the opportunity to attain the position of Imperial Censor and another Imperial Censorate spot!
Driven by interests and escorted by troops, the previously complaining Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censorate suddenly became enthusiastic, eager to head to the local areas to deal with those officials.
The next day, these people packed their luggage and set off with the troops.
