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Although she was puzzled, Chen Mu Mu's strong sixth sense told her —

The woman before him was precisely Lin Qiu'er herself, and it was as if everything was fake.

And Chen Mu Mu had always believed in his intuition.

But Lin Qiu'er, why are you here?

Chen Mu Mu's eyes narrowed as his brain spun at lightning speed, and a faint mocking smile appeared on his lips.

She had actually forgotten that Lin Qiu'er was not only a flower of the Apricot Rain Village, but also the beloved concubine of the Linzhou Prefect's eldest son, Shen Tianba.

This Shen Tianba was an infatuated child. In order to save Lin Qiu'er, he did not hesitate to order his maidservants to tell lies, and even more so, to vent Lin Qiu'er's anger. He had followed them all the way to the capital and attacked their group at the foot of the capital.

So... How difficult would it be to save someone he wanted to save in his own territory?

In a place like the Linzhou City, where the mountains are high and the emperors are far away, where the strong dragons do not oppress the heads of the snakes. Even if the Lord Prefect of the Linzhou City did some small things, for example, pretend that Lin Qiu'er committed suicide out of fear of her crimes in the prison, or if the golden cicada shed its shell and turned back into a human, who would know?

Even if the news was not leaked out, there was still a crony relationship in the capital, and it was protected by Qin Tianli. Who would want to touch on Qin Tiansei's bad luck?

As he thought of this, the smile on his face became even gloomier.

The Prefect of Lin Prefecture, Shen Tianba, Lin Qiu'er, and Prince Xu's mansion …

[That is outrageous.]

He'd heard that the newly ascended emperor wasn't on good terms with Qin Tiantai, especially since Empress Dowager Shen wasn't a good person either. He didn't know when she'd make a move and teach these people a lesson.

Actually, as a young pacifist woman of the new era, she did not necessarily want to live, but what Lin Qiu'er had done had truly crossed her bottom line.

Just because she was jealous of and wanted to rob a man, she deliberately set him up. Not only did he want to kill her, he even dragged so many people into the water. Such a person … Unforgivable.

Chen Mu thought that she was the kind of person that would give pears whenever someone offered her a peach and she would give back three sticks. Thus, when Lin Qiu'er tried to bully her and kill her, she wouldn't tolerate it.

Since even the country's laws determined that Lin Qiu'er deserved death, then Lin Qiu'er … He had to die!

If someone else had used a method to protect Lin Qiu'er, then she would use a method to kill Lin Qiu'er!

They were all adults, so they should be held accountable for their actions and words. How could they have the chance to do something so vile? They had to pay the price!

Chen Mu Mu had been staring fixedly at the petite lady in front of him, and Bai Li had also noticed that something was amiss. Seeing the change in her expression, she couldn't help but prod Chen Mu.

"You guys have a grudge?"

Chen Mu Mu knew that she had already seen through his lack of manners, so he didn't deny it and nodded his head.

"She framed me and wanted my life."

It was only a few words that explained the conflict between the two, but it wasn't just a few words that made it clear between her and Lin Qiu'er.

Bai Li's pupils slightly contracted. Her hand that was hanging by her side could not be seen to be trembling. Her long eyelashes gently swept about.

"What are you going to do now?"

Bai Li was a smart person. From the moment Chen Mu Mu Mu had mentioned that there was a conflict between her and that woman, he had already guessed that Chen Mu would make a move.

However, they were currently on the run. There were some things that couldn't be done on the spur of the moment.

Chen Mu immediately disregarded Bai Li's misgivings. The corners of his lips curled up and a cold glint flashed across his eyes.

"I don't have any plans. I just want to return the favor."

White Pear thought for a while but couldn't resist the urge to grab her arm to stop her.

"After thinking for a while, we can move on. If we leave everything behind, we will have plenty of opportunities to take revenge."

"No." Chen Mu Mu Mu didn't agree with her words, "Qingshan cannot stay, because if he misses the opportunity and comes again, the firewood might not be the same as before."

Right now, it was impossible for Lin Qiu'er to appear outside in broad daylight, so her actions had to be done in secret, and she had to miss this opportunity. If she wanted to meet Lin Qiu'er and take revenge, it would be extremely difficult.

Moreover, from Shen Tianba's attitude towards her, she could tell that Lin Qiu'er definitely hated her to the bones, so if Lin Qiu'er was freed, he definitely wouldn't let her off. He might even stab her in the back in the future.

But now, with Lin Qiu'er in the light and her in the dark, the initiative was in her hands.

Naturally, she would not let go of such a good opportunity. She had to stifle the negative factors in her heart in the bud.

Even though they had only known each other for less than two hours, Bai Li more or less knew Chen Mu's personality. Upon seeing her resolute attitude, she sighed lightly.

"You're young, but there are some things you shouldn't do."

Even though he was young, he had a lot of sentiments, like an old lady.

But... He had only grown old for nothing and had no brain.

Chen Mu Mu Mu shook his head, "There are some things which you don't understand."

Bai Li did not expect her to understand, but if she didn't, she didn't say anything. Silence was necessary.

Bai Li obviously didn't agree with Chen Mu Mu Mu's words. She opened her mouth to speak, but Chen Mu Mu Mu stopped her with a hand.

"I won't let this woman go. If you're scared, then leave by yourself."

In any case, she didn't want to go with Bai Li. Following a stranger that she didn't know anything about would only make her uneasy.

When White Pear left, he reassured her more than if he had stayed by her side.

"You again." Bai Li bitterly smiled. "I did it for your own good."

"No need." She only did things according to her own preferences, it had nothing to do with right or wrong.

Furthermore, she had chosen her own path. Even if she was to kneel, she would walk the entire path without a single word of regret.

Bai Li knew that Chen Mu Mu Mu wouldn't let that woman off no matter what, so she shook her head and sighed.

"Just when is the grievance going to be avenged? It's really not worth it."

"It's better to get rid of enemies than to make friends." Naturally, Chen Mu Mu Mu knew this as well. Businessmen didn't always care about right or wrong, they only cared about benefits. However, there were some who were enemies that couldn't be killed. If he didn't retaliate, he would be forced to bend his body.

She smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"But she wants my life."

This was already touching her bottom line. It was simply intolerable.

Moreover, if she let Lin Qiu'er off, would Lin Qiu'er let her off?

It was impossible. Letting go of the tiger and returning to the mountain would only result in being bitten to death by the tiger sooner or later.

Ye Zichen rubbed his eyebrows. Seeing that Bai Li still wanted to speak, she frowned slightly.

"I don't want to hear anything about that woman right now. If you continue to speak up for her, then don't follow me."

She was going to take Lin Qiu'er's life!

If the country's laws could not govern, then she would do it herself!

Bai Li smiled bitterly, "Don't be so absolute. I don't even know that woman. Why should I speak up for her? Besides, she was the one who first let you down. You should have treated her the same way."

Her words were pleasant to hear, but she, Chen Mu, sometimes liked to listen to good words.

The corner of his mouth twitched. "Then why did you speak up for her?"

"I'm just saying something in our favor from a vantage point."

Bai Li paused for a moment as the corners of her mouth curled up. "If you want revenge, then I'll definitely help you."

This stance wasn't bad.

A hint of ridicule flashed past Chen Mu Mu's eyes, but it quickly faded as he calmly spoke.

"Since you want to help me, then shut up."

Bai Li choked, then raised her eyes to look at her. "Your temper is quite bad."

Chen Mu Mu was noncommittal.

Her bad temper was her own fault. She didn't want to bring harm to others, so Bai Li came up to her and blamed her for it?

The atmosphere was tense, and the air was still.

Chen Mu Mu laid behind a bush, her eyes calmly observing the movements of the caravan and Lin Qiu'er. She was extremely patient, lying on the ground for almost an incense stick of time without any signs of impatience.

Bai Li had no choice but to accompany her as she continued to lie down.

There were quite a number of people in the caravan, so they were not in a hurry to travel. On the way there, they chatted and laughed.

Bai Li secretly glanced at Chen Mu Mu. Seeing that she was still calm and composed, she didn't seem anxious in the slightest. In her eyes, there was a tinge of admiration.

It was not easy to have such self-control at this age.

While he was thinking about this, there was movement ahead.

The caravan started to pack up their belongings and prepare for their journey. Almost a hundred bull-like men suddenly rushed out from the woods by the roadside and hacked towards the caravan with swords and axes.

The number of people in the caravan couldn't be compared to them. Moreover, these people were fierce and there was almost no strength to resist them.

After the group of people subdued the caravan, they surrounded the goods of the caravan happily and drove the carriage and the caravan's people towards the depths of the forest in a grandiose manner.

"This …" Bai Li was dumbstruck. She was stunned for a moment before looking at Chen Mu Mu Mu. "That group of people must be bandits, right?"

He actually swallowed a caravan just like that!

With so many merchants present, they didn't even have the strength to resist!

So powerful, so valiant, so terrifying!

"It's so obvious. Can't you tell?" Chen Mu Mu shrugged his shoulders, "Of course it's bandits."

There was no lack of schadenfreude in her words. The sarcasm that swirled in her head was all there was in her eyes.

This was great, she had just wanted to find trouble with Lin Qiu'er when that group of bandits appeared.

Could it be that the Heavens had heard her call and purposely dropped a golden finger from the sky?

Bai Li was speechless at her excitement. She remained silent for a while and then said, "Bandits are not good people. Since they were captured by the bandits, they probably wouldn't have any good days ahead of them. Shouldn't we be leaving now? "

"No." Chen Mu Mu stood up, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Let's follow them."

Bai Li's mouth was wide open, her eyes wide. "Follow them, are you kidding?"

Who were the bandits? They were all a group of vicious and desperate criminals, even scarier than the group from the brothel. It was so easy for the two of them to escape from the tiger's mouth, and they even managed to escape the bandits' grasp. Now, they actually … Deliver himself to him?

Bai Li's mood could no longer be described with the word 'complicated'.

If it was possible, she really wanted to curse at Chen Mu — retarded!

Chen Mu Mu Mu didn't think much of the complicated situation she was in. The corners of her lips curled up and the light in her eyes grew even brighter.

She said, "The enemy of the enemy is our friend. That group of bandits are also our friends now."

Become friends with bandits?

Clang! Clang!

Vaguely, White Pear seemed to hear the sound of his chin hitting the ground.