"Excellent," Madam Min thought. "They haven't left yet, so I can watch with my own eyes as Ye Qingxue, the daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, who was once so loyal to us, is captured, imprisoned, and executed."

Ye Qingxue was still sitting perfectly fine in the rattan chair in the courtyard, watching the last rays of the setting sun sink into darkness. Although she was a little melancholy, there was no doubt that she was relaxed and at ease.

That's really annoying.

Madam Min was determined to strike back at her. A smile appeared on her lips as she said, "In at most half an hour, the Emperor's men will come to arrest you. People who commit treason have no way to survive in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Young lady, you are not far from death, yet you still have the leisure to watch the sunset here?"

Ye Qingxue lazily looked at her, raised an eyebrow and said, "So, I'm about to die? If that's the case, why did you come to my courtyard? Aren't you afraid of being tainted by the resentment of a dying person?"

Madam Min said, "I've come to take Concubine Liu away. You are a disgrace to the Marquis's mansion. If your father knew this in the afterlife, he would certainly not feel at ease entrusting Concubine Liu to your care."

"Besides, you are about to die and will not be able to take care of Consort Liu. As the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, I have the responsibility to take care of Consort Liu. Where is she?"

Ye Qingxue's expression turned cold and serious: "You can't take her away. When she was lucid before, she said that my father's death nine years ago was very suspicious. She knows the truth. I must wait for her to wake up and tell me who killed my father. Otherwise, even if the Emperor's men come to arrest me, I will absolutely not leave!"

Madam Min was overjoyed. That meant that Concubine Liu hadn't woken up yet? That was wonderful; there was still time.

"Since you say so, young lady, you should think carefully with your maids about how to avoid being captured by the Emperor. Otherwise, even if Consort Liu wakes up, you won't live to see her tell the truth!"

Ye Qingxue frowned, as if she had been stung by her words.

Madam Min said, "Eldest Miss, tell me which room Aunt Liu is in? Perhaps I can help you buy some time."

Ye Qingxue scoffed coldly: "You would be that kind?"

Madam Min said, "Your father was the glory of our Marquis's mansion. With his death, our glory is gone, and my two sons have lost their powerful support. I also want to know who killed him. I will tear him to pieces!"

Ye Qingxue remained silent, seemingly considering whether to believe her. After a long while, she finally pointed towards the backyard.

"Remember what you said: before Aunt Liu wakes up, help me stall the Emperor's men so I can find out the truth."

Madam Min sneered and led Hu Mama and Han Yu towards the backyard.

Qiu Shen rushed back from outside.