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Chapter 2661 Lin Mu Goes Mad, Kills Empress Dowager He and the Former Emperor

As long as the news of Empress Dowager He's murder is publicly announced, it doesn't matter whether it's the real person or the truth. What matters is the message they want to convey through the imperial court.

They say that Lin Mu killed Empress Dowager He and the former emperor, and that is the official statement.

Even if Empress Dowager He revealed her true face after going to the common people, how many would recognize her? And even if they did, how many would genuinely acknowledge her? Acknowledging her might actually put her in danger. Many people coveted Empress Dowager He quite a bit!

This is a strategy that perfectly combines overt and covert tactics!

In fact, they had already devised this plan, but the target was uncertain. If Yang Biao was suspected of manipulating Empress Dowager He, then he would be the target; if Huangfu Song or Wang Yun were suspected, then they would be the target… Lin Mu is now suspected—no, it has now been confirmed—so he is the target!

Lin Mu glanced deeply at Li Ru, then at the palace... and sighed softly: "The past glory is just that—the past... Hundreds of years of glory cannot withstand the ravages of time... nor can they withstand the wickedness of the human heart..."

“Every corner of the palace has witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties…” Lin Mu slowly stood up and spoke eloquently.

"Why does the general say such a thing?" Li Ru asked with a look of doubt on his face.

Lin Mu was truly unfathomable. Extraordinary people were inherently imaginative, and Lin Mu was among the best of them all.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu smiled slightly and looked at Li Ru meaningfully.

The capital city of Luoyang would be destroyed by Dong Zhuo, and the culprit was none other than Li Ru.

At this moment, Li Ru does not understand Lin Mu's feelings, but when he reaches a crossroads of choices, he will find that Lin Mu has already seen through it all!

This caused Li Ru to tremble with fear when he made that decision later!
Lin Mu slowly turned around, left his seat, and gently stroked the beams and pillars of the palace. The vermilion paint had peeled off, just like this crumbling dynasty.

He recalled the scene of the deposed emperor that had occurred here, and all the open and covert struggles in the court, and the deceit and treachery among those in power, all surged into his mind at this moment.

That's right, the main hall where Lin Mu and Li Ru are currently is the Jiade Hall!

Because a new emperor was established, and Dong Zhuo disliked the palace, the court meetings were moved to Chengtian Palace.

The Jiade Hall was completely neglected, and hardly anyone took care of it anymore...

The dragon throne and other decorations, including the dragon pillars, were dismantled and moved to the Chengtian Hall. That's why it looks so empty here.

Lin Mu wandered around the main hall, occasionally letting out a sigh.

After making his way around, Lin Mu, seemingly somewhat satisfied, returned to his seat.

He then looked at Li Ru and asked softly, "When will the news of my treason be spread?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ru shuddered. It seemed as if Lin Mu had seen through his every move. This feeling made his heart ache as if ants were scratching at it.

“The proclamation was sent to all prefectures, counties, and districts an hour ago,” Li Ru said calmly, suppressing his emotions.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu laughed heartily, as if he had already anticipated it. Li Ru's methods were indeed shrewd!
If you're going to do something, you should have planned it out in advance and already communicated the results. As for the process, does it matter?

"General Lin Mu, seeing the beauty, was tempted to rape Empress Dowager He. He was discovered by Liu Bian, the Prince of Hongnong. In order to prevent his evil deeds from being exposed, he attacked and killed Liu Bian, the Prince of Hongnong, and then raped Empress Dowager He. Empress Dowager He, unwilling to be humiliated, jumped into a well and died."

"Prime Minister Dong happened to be there and discovered Lin Mu's evil deeds. He tried to stop him but was injured by Lin Mu. Then, his bodyguard Lü Bu appeared, defeated Lin Mu, and Lin Mu fled."

Li Ru slowly began to explain.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu laughed again and then asked, "Escape? You're letting me go? Or are you not confident you can kill me?"

"We are not confident we can kill you!" Li Ru said frankly in a deep voice.

"You have Lu Bu, the greatest general in the world, so how can you not be confident? I am currently imprisoned, like cattle waiting to be slaughtered," Lin Mu said with a faint smile.

Now that the official statement has been made, most people will readily believe it. How can he convince everyone of his innocence?
It's difficult, but what follows is the campaign against Dong Zhuo by a host of heroes. For Lin Mu, those accusations are just fleeting clouds.

Just then, Lin Mu's communication system exploded, and the pages of the Qiankun Mother Book in his arms vibrated.

The truth has been revealed!!

Lin Mu ignored everything else and waited for Li Ru's reply.

"General Lin, how much dragon luck do you possess?" Li Ru did not answer Lin Mu directly, but instead asked him in return.

"How much dragon luck does Dong Zhuo possess?" Lin Mu didn't answer directly, but instead asked in return.

“I don’t know the exact figures,” Li Ru shook his head. He was telling the truth. “You even know your lord’s dragon luck, do you think I’d tell you the truth?” Lin Mu said with a smile.

“Whether it’s luck or fortune, you are very strong, and you also have many decisive means at your disposal. We can’t do anything to you!” Li Ru said leisurely, as if he could see through Lin Mu.

"Then just let me go?" Lin Mu said with a smile.

"It won't be that easy. We still need to try!" Li Ru slowly stood up and said calmly.

"Wenyou, how about we make a bet..."

"If Dong Zhuo is killed in the ensuing turmoil, he will not be able to become emperor, while I will be fine. Why don't you come and join me?" Lin Mu stated his purpose directly.

Upon hearing this, Li Ru was shaken. The next wave of trouble: would Lin Mu assassinate his lord, Dong Zhuo? Or would Dong Zhuo also be killed by his adopted son, Lü Bu?

That guy is a traitor who served three masters (his original father, adoptive father Ding Yuan, and adoptive father Dong Zhuo, hence the nickname "traitor who served three masters"), so we must be wary of him!

"I don't gamble!!!" Li Ru directly rejected Lin Mu's suggestion.

"Whether the bet is fulfilled or not is irrelevant; it's merely conveying my desire. The future of the world is still uncertain, and I also want to be in charge for a while!" Lin Mu stated his ambition directly!
Li Ru was not surprised at all. He could actually see through the ambitions of Lin Mu, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and others.

"When the Han dynasty lost its first deer, heroes vied for it." Lin Mu uttered a final statement in a low voice.

"Hmph! The Han dynasty lost a deer, which then fell into the hands of Dong Zhuo!" Li Ru retorted directly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu shook his head and smiled faintly.

"Clatter clatter clatter!~~~" At this moment, hurried footsteps and the clanging of armor came from outside the palace.

"Fine, fine. Since you've already made your move, I can't just sit here and wait to die," Lin Mu said quietly.

Just as Lin Mu uttered those words, a terrifying wave emanated from the depths of the palace.

This gave Li Ru another jolt. The palace was heavily guarded, the Imperial Guards were rigorously selected, and there was strict security both inside and out. Teleportation was also blocked, yet Lin Mu's men still managed to get in!
"Your men have been lurking in the palace all along?" At this moment, Li Ru seemed to have thought of something and asked through gritted teeth.

“Yes… Actually, I have a question. Isn’t Dong Zhuo extremely eager to get Empress Dowager He? Why is he making a move now? Are you going to kill Liu Bian tonight?” Lin Mu said quietly.

Li Ru's expression changed, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Although my lord desires Empress Dowager He, given the current situation, killing Empress Dowager He and the former emperor and pinning the blame on you would be more conducive to controlling the situation. As for Liu Bian, keeping him alive is always a hidden danger, and we will naturally take action tonight."

Li Ru had to persuade Dong Zhuo to kill Liu Bian, even after he had talked himself hoarse. In truth, Dong Zhuo had a premonition that Empress Dowager He was no longer a threat to him.
Lin Mu sneered: "So this is how Dong Zhuo acts in order to control the situation. How can the people of the world truly submit to him? However, you won't be able to pin this crime on me so easily."

At this moment, the footsteps outside the hall grew closer, and a group of imperial guards wielding sharp blades rushed in, surrounding Lin Mu and Li Ru. Leading them was none other than Hua Xiong!

The commander of the battle in the distance is Lü Bu!
As soon as Hua Xiong entered, he shouted, "Traitor Lin Mu, you have committed the heinous crime of treason! Surrender now!"

Lin Mu glanced at Hua Xiong with disdain, slowly stood up, and exuded a powerful aura. "With your numbers, you can't do anything to me."

Hua Xiong was secretly alarmed upon seeing this. He hadn't expected Lin Mu to be so calm: "Lin Mu, do you think you can escape? The palace is heavily surrounded. You can't get away."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu smiled dismissively. From beginning to end, he never looked directly at Hua Xiong.

Hua Xiong also sensed Lin Mu's contempt for him, and his anger flared up.

Just then, the terrifying fluctuations deep within the palace grew stronger and stronger, as if several giant beasts had awakened and were fighting against Lü Bu.

"Liu Bian, the Prince of Hongnong, is dead!!!" Just then, a thunderous roar rang out.

Upon hearing this voice, Li Ru's expression turned extremely grim. He realized that Lin Mu's backup plan was probably even more formidable than he had imagined.

Lin Mu smiled slightly upon hearing the familiar voice. The voice belonged to Huang Zhong.

When he said this, he meant that Liu Bian had already seized it!

"Roar!!!" At this moment, Lu Bu's angry roar came, his tone filled with anxiety and unwillingness.

"Lin Mu, who exactly did you arrange for people to be in the palace?" Li Ru asked anxiously.

Lin Mu smiled mysteriously: "You don't need to worry about that. Since you've made your move, then accept it."

"Strategist, kill them!" At this moment, Hua Xiong looked at Li Ru, anxiously awaiting his order.

(End of this chapter)