The reaction of the Lu Family was something Ke Chengxing had not anticipated.
His seemingly frail, deceased wife, in contrast to her usual compliance, hysterically demanded to report the matter to the authorities. The commotion also alerted Madam Ke, consequently bringing her into the loop.
More resolute and ruthless than he, his mother ordered him to confine Lu Rou to her chamber, proclaiming to the outside that Lu Rou had gone mad, her mind unclear, uttering nonsensical ravings. Any servants who gossiped within the courtyard were either sold off or matched off, all driven far away.
Upon seeing this, it was as if Lu Rou had perceived something and therefore secretly bribed a servant to send a message to the Lu Family in Changwu County behind their backs.
That was bad enough, but even worse, she was pregnant.
Calculating the days, it must have been left from that night at the Fengle Building.
