Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 417: The Idea is Very Plump

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: The Idea is Very Plump

Upon hearing Zhou Xuennian’s questioning, Madam Lu had yet to respond, but Lu Ping by her side furrowed his brows slightly yet said nothing.

"After your incident, Mother had a stroke, and just then, Lady Liang claimed she was suffering from distress of pregnancy. Your dear brother, concerned for his wife, said Mother also couldn’t be left unattended, so he stayed at home!" Madam Lu’s tone was somewhat sour.

Zhou Xuennian’s face darkened, "I suspect he’s just guarding his share of the property, afraid of being dragged down by me."

"Isn’t that the truth? Others stand together like brothers facing a tiger, but yours, seems as if he can’t wait to distance himself from us as far as possible!" Madam Lu was also dissatisfied.

Unable to listen anymore, Lu Ping said in a deep voice, "You can’t talk like that. If it wasn’t for the help of your brother and sister-in-law’s family, we wouldn’t even have learned about this. Besides, when trouble arises, the family still needs a man at the helm. There’s no need for so many people just to visit."

Zhou Xuennian was taken aback, his heart discontent but not daring to speak out, given that now he could only rely on his wife’s family. He said in a subdued tone, "Big brother, I’m counting on you. You can’t just let Zhen Zhu become a widow!"

Madam Lu began to cry softly again.

Lu Ping, displeased in his heart, barked, "Nonsense. Haven’t they said, as long as you admit your guilt and submit to the law, you’ll be released soon. But as for the title, forget about attainining it again!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuennian felt chilled to the bone.

The title of a Young Scholar was of utmost importance to him. Once stripped of it and with a record of crime, he could forget about a future or continuing to sit for exams. What else could he do?

Without even the name of a Young Scholar, how could he support his family?

Zhou Xuennian’s mind then raced back to what he had said to the Yamen Runner and urgently said to Madam Lu, "Zhen Zhu, quick, go find Ying Mei, go find Wufu."

Madam Lu, still crying, heard this and her mind buzzed, "Husband, what are you saying?"

Could it be that the conditions of this prison were so unbearable that she was hallucinating?

Zhou Xuennian asked her to find Wufu? But Wufu was their enemy, why seek her out?

"Husband, have you gone mad in here!" Madam Lu couldn’t help but ask.

Zhou Xuennian, infuriated, replied, "You’re the one who’s mad. Wufu seems to be acquainted with The County Magistrate of the moment, and has some connection with him. As long as we find her, find The Magistrate to plead for mercy, I can be saved. Maybe I could even retain my title!"

The more he thought about it, the more it seemed possible to him.

To them, a mere Young Scholar’s title—for those high-ranking individuals—would likely be as simple as mouthing a few words to keep.

That’s why he remembered what Wufu had said that day, about having a bit of a connection with the Lord County Magistrate. Even though her words were meant as a threat then, it was still a piece of information!

Zhou Xuennian was desperate, taking a shot in the dark, completely forgetting how he had treated the mother and daughter Wufu, whether they would even pay him any heed, all of this was outside of his current considerations.

All he could think of was that with a mere word from Wufu, he might emerge unscathed, yet unbeknownst to him, ideals are often full, but reality can be very stark.

Madam Lu laughed derisively, "Husband, how could that wretched girl know the Lord County Magistrate? Have you lost your senses, or has she beguiled you?"

On what basis would Wufu be acquainted with such a powerful and influential figure? She’s nothing but a wretch.

"What do you know? Didn’t she say she helped carve for the Silver House? Maybe she really did come across an opportunity. Just go find her," urged Zhou Xuennian, also recalling Wufu’s temperament, he added, "Once found, tell Ying Mei to persuade her at all cost."

At that moment, the Yamen Runner came to dismiss them, as the visiting Shichen had ended, and Madam Lu and the others had to leave.