Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 439 Prison Break
Zhu Nan mingled in the crowd, glancing timidly at the figure sitting in the center, her heart pounding.

She both feared and admired her "elder brother".

What he feared was that the other party had imprisoned his own brother, Zhu Ji, and would soon be executed, meaning he would never see him again.

Although it was her own brother who was at fault, the fact that he disregarded their brotherly bond and sent him to the executioner's block still left her with resentment.

What is admirable is that despite his young age, he managed to ensure that no one in the entire Zhu family dared to question his actions.

Just like now.

He simply said he wanted to see his brothers and sisters, and the people from the second and third wives' families obediently came over.

"past!"

Aunt Zhou nudged Zhou Nan and urged him in a low voice:
"I went to see your older brother."

Zhou Nan pursed her lips.

Before she came, her mother had instructed her to act weak and pitiful in front of Zhu Ju.

Actually, there's no need to pretend at all.

Since leaving the Zhu family mansion and living in the narrow alley, the mother and daughter's lives have been extremely miserable.

There were no more gorgeous clothes, no more delicious food, and no more maids to attend to them.

For Zhou Nan, who was used to being waited on, everything had to start from scratch, and it was torture at every turn.

Aunt Zhou found a job mending clothes, barely making ends meet, often going hungry.

In just over a month.

The two were noticeably thinner, their skin was sallow, and their once slender fingers were now covered in cracks.

"Big... big brother."

Zhou Nan moved closer to Zhu Ju, curtsied, and spoke softly:

"I haven't seen you for a while, brother. I've been missing you. I wish you all the best."

Zhu Ju remained unmoved as he watched the eight or nine-year-old girl in front of him trying to please him.

"Suffering is not something to be encouraged, but hardship often teaches people some lessons. How have things been between you and Aunt Zhou lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, Brother." Zhou Nan whispered.
"My mother and I... are doing well."

"I heard that the private school in the manor is about to start, and Mother asked me to ask if I... can come back to school?"

She used to claim that "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent," but in reality, she was just playful and restless.

In the past, there were ways to avoid going to school.

just now.

She just wanted to come back.

The private school provided lunch and did not require any hard labor, so students could learn something and also relieve their mothers' burden.

“Since it’s the clan’s private school, of course you can come.” Zhu Ju nodded:
"Go find Butler Liu later and ask him to prepare a clean set of clothes for you in a few days..."

"Stay here for the next few days and see how things go."

"Yes." Zhou Nan's face lit up with joy, and he bowed and withdrew.

…………

"Master."

Zhang, the head guard, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, his expression grave.

“You’re right, things have been a bit off in the city these past few days, especially in the west…”

"I know of more than ten people who have been killed."

There are definitely many more people who don't know!

"Ah."

Zhu Ju stroked his chin:
"Are the other members of the Zhu family willing to come?"

"The clan elders say the Zhu residence is too chaotic; they're used to peace and quiet and are perfectly content living in their own homes," said Zhang, the head guard.
I didn't try to persuade them further.

"Then forget it." Zhu Ju shook his head.
“There are plenty of young people from the Zhu family on that street, and besides, there are too many people in the household to take care of them all.”

"Young Master is right," Zhang the guard said with a smile.

"And there's no guarantee that anything will happen."

Zhu Ju smiled but said nothing.

Do not!
Something is bound to happen.

Although he was not skilled in divination, his primordial spirit could foresee the future in the dark after it manifested.

The way of utmost sincerity can enable one to know the future.

In his perception, Taiyuan Prefecture seemed to be shrouded in an invisible aura, and something was accumulating.

and.

It will erupt very soon!

The key point is that at this time, the Green Robe Gang and the imperial court's experts were all outside the city suppressing bandits, leaving the city at its weakest.

"Pass down the order: have the guards at the manor take on two extra shifts to keep a close watch, just in case."

"Yes."

It should be Zhang Huyuan.

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night.

More than a dozen carriages drove out of a courtyard and then scattered to various parts of Taiyuan Prefecture.

The carriage was like an airtight iron box, deathly silent inside, yet the barking of dogs ceased, as if some terrifying monster lurked within. North City.

The location of the Green Robe Gang's headquarters.

"boom!"

There was a loud noise.

Immediately afterwards, flames shot into the sky.

"Go away!"

Someone shouted at the top of their lungs:

"Go away!"

"Quick, put out the fire!"

"..."

Upon hearing the commotion, the remaining members of the gang rushed to the fire with buckets of water, as instructed by others.

the other side.

Taking advantage of the chaos, several figures rushed into the prison, and with a flash of cold light, they fell to the ground one after another.

"Crash..."

The gate was opened, and the iron chain fell to the ground.

The man in black took the keys from the jailer, opened the cells one by one, and left a message.

"You are free!"

?

Things used to happen too fast, and the prisoners in the cells looked at each other, unsure of how to react.

"grass!"

"Since we're going to die anyway, we might as well give it our all!"

A burly man with a full beard walked out of the cell, picked up a long knife, and strode out.

"Not bad!"

"Judging from the commotion outside, things have probably gotten chaotic. Now is the time to escape."

"go!"

"Crash..."

The prisoners rushed out of their cells and disappeared into the darkness.

…………

"Zhu Ji!"

The familiar voice made Zhu Ji, who was fleeing in panic with a pale face, pause in his steps and turn around:

"Second uncle?"

"it's me."

Zhu Chen, short and stocky with a simple, honest face, emerged from the darkness and grinned at him:
"Where are you going?"

“Go…” Zhu Ji was stunned:

"I'm looking for my mother."

"What good will finding your mother do?" Zhu Chen shook his head.
"As far as I know, your mother was driven to live in Zhaiyi Lane by Zhu Ju and made a living by sewing clothes for others."

"They are penniless and powerless. Do you intend to take them with you out of the city?"

Outside the city, there are bandits and demons, making it even more dangerous.

Do not leave the city.

They'll be caught again sooner or later.

Zhu Ji's expression froze.

"The only way to resolve our troubles now is to kill Zhu Ju and seize the Zhu residence."

Zhu Chen chuckled upon seeing this:

"rest assured!"

“I have been operating in Taiyuan Prefecture for decades. As long as Zhu Ju is dead, I have plenty of ways to become the head of the Zhu family. At that time, it will only be a matter of me saying a word to exempt you from punishment.”

"How about it?"

"Work with me. We've been to jail together, and it was all because of Zhu Ju. I'll make sure you have food to eat from now on."

Zhu Ji swallowed hard, looking at the long sword in his second uncle Zhu Chen's hand. The cold, sharp edge of the sword sent chills down his spine.

"I... let me think..."

"Ah!"

Zhu Chen shook his head:

"It's up to you. If you figure it out, come find me near the Zhu residence. You know how to find me."

talking.

I slowly took a step back, disappearing into the darkness.

Zhu Ji's face showed a struggle, and the noise and commotion around him made his body tremble involuntarily.

"Let's get out of here first."

(End of this chapter)