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Mu Chun
Mu Chun is a fictional character in "Water Margin", one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed "Little Unrestrained", he ranks 80th among the 108 Stars of Destiny and 44th among the 72 Earthly Fiends.
Background.
Mu Chun is the younger brother of "Unrestrained" Mu Hong. The brothers are from a wealthy and influential family in Jieyang Town (揭陽鎮; believed to be in present-day Jiujiang, Jiangxi), near the Xunyang River. Mu Chun
of illness in Runzhou (潤州; present-day Runzhou District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu).
When the surviving Liangshan heroes return to Dongjing to report their victory to the Song imperial court, Emperor Huizong offers Mu Chun the appointment of "Martial Gentleman of Grace" (武奕郎) to honour him for his contributions during the campaigns. Mu Chun, however, declines the offer and chooses to return home and live the rest of his life as a commoner.