Death
After the Liangshan outlaws have been granted amnesty by Emperor Huizong, Lu Junyi joins them on their campaigns against the Liao invaders and the rebel forces of Tian Hu, Wang Qing and Fang La. He makes great contributions during the campaigns and survives to return to the imperial court. He is appointed as governor of Luzhou by the emperor for his achievements. However, the corrupt officials are dissatisfied with Lu Junyi's fate and wants to see him dead. In a ruse by minister Yang Jian, the officials summon Lu Junyi back to the capital in the name of the emperor and surreptitiously poison the food and drink bestowed upon Lu by the emperor. Lu Junyi is unable to ride on horseback during the return journey and has to travel by boat due to the pain caused by poisoning. He misses his step and falls into the water and eventually drowns as he is not a swimmer. His body is later recovered and given a proper burial by the local authorities.
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