Throughout the three days that led to the date of the official execution of Prime Minister Shi, a few young masters were arrested and brought in for questioning. The sudden arrest had everyone I'm edge, especially families known to have a close relationship with the Shi family.
No one could tell if they would be called in next, in the heat of the uncertainty an imperial edict exonerating the Lu family was released. The Lu family returned to their mansion after being released and shut their gates. They didn't receive any visitors, everyone was turned out at the gates.
An official decree announcing the execution of the entire Shi family was released a day after their arrest. The execution was scheduled for two days later, the speed of the verdict was faster when compared to the Lu family's arrest.
