WHACK!
The sound of Lady Wei's voice was followed by the sharp crack of a rattan cane striking a back.
In the inner chamber, Zhi Wan's eyelid twitched when she heard the sound, and her heart leaped into her throat.
"Are you going to move or not?" In the outer room, Lady Wei saw her son still standing firm before her, blocking the way. She roared in fury, brandishing the rattan cane as if to strike him again.
"No," Lu Zhan said, unmoved.
"You rebellious son! Are you trying to anger me to death?" Lady Wei struck him again with the cane in her rage.
Lu Zhan's brow furrowed slightly. "Mother, please calm your anger," he said lightly.
"I... I... I..." Lady Wei clutched her chest, sputtering the single word three times before her eyes suddenly fluttered shut and she collapsed. The rattan cane in her hand clattered to the floor.
"Mother!" Lu Zhan's expression tightened, and he quickly reached out to catch her.
