Chapter 419: Flee Away

Chapter 419: Flee Away

They claimed that the death row cells were dilapidated and the rotten wood could easily break, fearing that the condemned might escape. Therefore, they needed to repair the cells and replace the rotten wood.

To facilitate this, they had to execute a batch of prisoners in advance, and unfortunately, Zhou was on the list of those to be executed early.

The government office was considerate enough to inform the families and friends of the condemned prisoners in advance. Those who wished to see them were allowed to do so without any hindrance.

Fang Jinxiu cried and demanded to visit Zhou in the death row and urged Lu Shen to find a way to save her as soon as possible, or she would refuse to bear children.

How could this be allowed?

The second and third branches of the family secretly mocked him for being unable to father children and sought to seize his power.

His cousins were growing up and would soon marry and have children.

If their children started popping up one after another while he only had Ning'er, it would be dangerous.

There were many dirty affairs in the large family, and there was no guarantee that these people wouldn't harm his only child.

Only by having more sons could he deter these people.

"Alright, alright, I promise you I will get her out. But you can't go to the death row to see her; that place is full of bad luck. What if my son gets tainted by it?"

"Well... fine, I won't go, but you must save my wet nurse as quickly as possible, or I won't bear any more children."

"Alright, alright, take good care of yourself and your pregnancy. I will definitely save Zhou for you."

Fang Jinxiu relaxed once he agreed.

Lu Shen didn't dare delay and hurriedly summoned his 'advisors' to discuss the matter.

Indeed, even though he held a minor position in the Ministry of Personnel, Grand Tutor Lu had already assigned him advisors.

These were Lu Shen's personal advisors and lackeys.

"The person Lady Jinxiu wants saved must be saved. How should we handle this better?"

"The one to be executed is just an ordinary maid with no family or friends. With Master's abilities, saving such a prisoner shouldn't be difficult, but we fear someone might cause trouble."

Lu Shen snorted coldly, "Who else but Zheng Jinyu would cause trouble? I've figured out that she simply can't stand seeing me and Jinxiu getting along."

His relationship with Fang Jinxiu had improved because she was pregnant again.

No matter how much he disliked Fang Jinxiu, she was the one who could bear children.

Even if she threw tantrums and scolded him, he endured it.

He gradually believed that Fang Jinxiu was blessed with fertility and fortune.

Why was she fortunate? It must be because her husband and children would be fortunate.

In other words, she could bring prosperity to her husband and children.

With such a destiny, even if she were treated as a lucky charm, she must stay in his household.

One advisor said hesitantly, "Miss Zheng is now the Consort Chen. If she causes trouble, it will be difficult to handle."

Another advisor added, "This matter can be big or small. If no one comes forward to complain, it's fine. But if someone does, it will be troublesome."

Lu Shen rubbed his chin irritably, "Can't we avoid her? Why is she always watching a condemned prisoner?"

Advisor: "...What do you think? She doesn't like you and Lady Jinxiu."

"Look, is there any way to avoid her?"

Both advisors found it difficult.

After some thought, they said, "Master, it's best not to get involved in this matter."

"I know it's best not to get involved, but if I could avoid it, would I need you to tell me?"

"This..."

"Alright, you figure it out. Either deceive Lady Jinxiu so she doesn't cause trouble, or deceive Zheng Jinyu into thinking Zhou is dead."

How could they deceive Lady Jinxiu? She would insist on seeing a living person or a corpse.

As for Consort Chen... hiding it would still leave a potential risk.

This matter could be significant or trivial, but if Consort Chen intervened, it could ruin Master's career.

After much deliberation, they decided to inform Grand Tutor Lu about the situation and explained the risks involved.

Grand Tutor Lu was shocked at how foolish Lu Shen had become.

Being watched and still daring to do such things? He must want to die.

"Go, bring Lu Shen here."

Soon, Lu Shen arrived. "Grandfather, did you call me for something?"

"Hmph." The old man threw a cup at him.

Perhaps he was really too weak; the cup fell short and landed far from Lu Shen.

"Grandfather, if you have something to say, please do so without getting angry."

"You damn fool, who gave you the courage? You dare to save a death row prisoner? Are you challenging the criminal law?"

"Ah? This..." Lu Shen was momentarily at a loss for words.

Who the hell leaked the information?

"There's nothing to it; I just casually agreed to her request to calm her down. After all, she's carrying my child now, and getting too excited could harm the baby."

"Get lost, you good-for-nothing! Do you think I'm senile? Do you think I don't know what you're up to?"

Lu Shen, feeling depressed, dared not speak.

Grandmaster Lu then said, "I'm telling you, if you dare to do this, I guarantee it will be exposed."

Lu Shen was surprised, "No way? I'll make sure they're careful."

"Huh? No way? Do you know how many people are watching you? Do you think only the Consort Chen is watching? Not to mention the people I've offended over the years, or those your father has offended, or those waiting for our Lu family to fail. Just within our own family, your second uncle, third uncle, and those cousins of yours are all watching you, waiting for you to slip up. Do you really think you're safe as long as the Consort Chen can't catch you? How ridiculous."

Lu Shen felt a chill in his heart, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead, "Grandfather, I... hadn't thought about it that much."

"Sigh!" Grandmaster Lu sighed and said, "You're too young. Your father and your two uncles are no good, and I can't die in peace."

His sons were no good, and the other grandsons were too young, so he had no choice but to rely on Lu Shen.

Thinking about these things made Grandmaster Lu feel distressed.

He had built a reputation through his own efforts and raised the entire family to a higher level, yet none of his sons or grandsons amounted to anything.

Now he regretted marrying a beautiful but useless woman back then, which led to his sons being equally useless.

Kneeling by the bed, Lu Shen tried to comfort him, "Grandfather, don't say that. Take care of your health. I won't go save that wet nurse Fang Jinxiu."

"Marry for virtue, that Fang Jinxiu..." He was about to say some harsh words but reconsidered given his grandson's character, "Forget it, forget it. At least she can bear children."

Lu Shen nodded and said, "Yes, Grandfather. I know she's not good, but what can I do? She's the only one who can bear children. If it weren't for Ning'er, I would have been ridiculed even more."

"Hmph." Grandmaster Lu snorted and said, "At least Ning'er looks like you."

Lu Shen agreed, thinking it was fortunate that his son looked like him. Otherwise, if news got out that he had trouble impregnating women, it would be disastrous.