Wufu had secretly done something devious to some unlucky wretch, and her mood was so buoyant that even her carving flowed with practiced ease. However, she still remained vigilant, aware that Zhou Xuennian was currently in prison. Remembering what she had said before and fearing that the Old Zhou family might come to find her, she sent someone to the estate to tell Madam Zhou to stay a few more days.
She had made thorough arrangements, but what she did not know was that even the most well-laid plans could be disrupted by unexpected events.
When Madam Lu returned to the Old Zhou family home, she was immediately summoned to Old Lady Zhou's bedside to report on Zhou Xuennian's situation.
Madam Lu naturally portrayed Zhou Xuennian's plight in the most tragic tones and concluded by weeping, "Mother, we must quickly get my husband out of there. If we don't, your daughter-in-law might soon become a widow, and you will have outlived your son."
