Suddenly, the old lady heard gasps rising and falling. She abruptly looked up at the main entrance and saw Ye Qingxue leading a group of people out of the house, which was mostly burned and collapsed.

The firelight shone on her ice-blue dress, which was unstained by blood or charred. Her face was also intact, though her expression was cold.

The people behind her—Xiao Bao and the two wolves—were unharmed, and Ye Cunsi was also sitting unharmed in his wheelchair, being pushed by Liu Pan.

Granny Xing and the four seasons followed her, Granny Hu protected the two children, and her son-in-law held her daughter's body.

If anyone was injured or looked disheveled, it was only Madam Zhou and Granny Hu.

These people, step by step, are like wronged ghosts who died unjustly, crawling out of hell inch by inch, just to seek justice from those who murdered them.

The old woman's face turned deathly pale at a visible speed.

They're not dead!

They're still alive!

How could they not be dead?!

Ye Qingxue and the others certainly wouldn't die. Guanjuyuan was located at the far east end of the Marquis's residence, and she had already had a secret passage dug from the cellar directly to the outside.

The purpose was so that if Yun Zhuo was discovered, he would have a place to escape from and avoid being captured.

When she learned that Madam Zhou might burn them to death, she thought of this secret passage.

At the last moment, she led her people inside to hide.

A fire was raging in Guanju Courtyard, billowing thick smoke and offering no air to breathe. However, they were breathing the air from a secret passage leading directly to the grove of trees.

As long as the secret passage door is closed, the thick smoke and heat cannot rush in, and they will not suffocate.

As they approached, the old lady was struck dumb, her heart pounded with panic, and her legs went weak—this time it was for real, and she collapsed into Wang Mama's arms.

Min Xiuxian strode forward and blocked Ye Qingxue's path. He said in a deep voice, "It's so good that the young lady is alright!"

Ye Qingxue said with a forced smile, "Really? Lord Min has prepared a feast for me to celebrate?"

Min Xiuxian snorted coldly, "Even when death is imminent, he's still so sharp-tongued."

"As a niece, you injured your own aunt, leaving her disabled and bedridden. This is utterly outrageous! You conspired with your own cousin to frame your elder brother, ruining his reputation. You are utterly wicked!"

"Do you think the Min family has no one left? You think you can kill my family just because you've done a little good? Young lady, you will pay the price for your past impulsiveness and arrogance!" Min Xiuxian said through gritted teeth.

Ye Qingxue raised an eyebrow: "The old lady didn't tell you why I crippled Min Yingying? Nor did she tell you why Ye Cunjin was disgraced."

"It's alright, I'll tell you, they deserved their fate!"

"Nine years ago, my father's injuries had improved and he was no longer in mortal danger, but Min Yingying used rusty silver needles, which caused his condition to deteriorate rapidly, and he died in the blink of an eye!"

What?! Min Xiuxian was completely stunned. This is impossible. The little girl is talking nonsense!

Ye Qingxue said firmly, “She murdered a high-ranking official of the imperial court, a virtuous general of the Great Zhou Dynasty. She deserves to die! But this is only one of her crimes!”

"Fifteen years ago, she gave birth to Ye Yabing. Ye Cunsi was clearly our eldest son's child, but she plotted to switch the two children, causing my father to die without a son to be with him!"

"She advocated for Ye Cunjin to be adopted into my father's family, thus seizing the title that rightfully belonged to my younger brother, Ye Cunsi! Such a scheming and ruthless person, even if reported to the emperor, would be condemned to a thousand cuts. What justice do you intend to seek for her, Lord Min?"

Ye Qingxue's voice was as white as snow, and her tone as sharp as a blade, aimed directly at Min Xiuxian.

Min Xiuxian was first stunned, then disbelieving, and finally furious.

"If you're determined to find fault, you'll always find a pretext! You've fabricated these lies to justify your cruelty!"

"Hu Mama, who has served Min Yingying for decades, can testify, and now Madam Zhou can also testify," Ye Qingxue said.

"Even Madam Bao, who is standing behind you, knows about this! Lord Min, would you dare to ask them about it?"