Xiang Zhu couldn't hold back her tears and shed them. "Madam, it's true. The eldest son has been accused of treason and has been imprisoned. Everyone in the mansion is in a panic and no one knows what to do."

Old Madam Qin's eyes widened and her face turned ashen.

She sat down slowly and took a deep breath: "Xiang Zhu, tell me, what's going on?"

Xiang Zhu sobbed and told Madam Qin what had happened. It turned out that someone had accused the eldest son of treason in the court, and the evidence was irrefutable, so the eldest son was imprisoned. Everyone in the Qin family was shocked by this sudden change and didn't know what to do.

After hearing this, Madam Qin's face became even gloomier. Someone was deliberately framing her grandson. She said coldly, "Xiang Zhu, don't worry, I will definitely find out the truth and clear the name of the eldest son."

Xiang Zhu looked at Madam Qin, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "Madam, you have to be careful. The people behind this are cunning, I'm afraid they will harm you."

Madam Qin smiled slightly and patted Xiang Zhu's hand: "Don't worry, you are so old, what do you have to be afraid of? As long as I can clear the name of the eldest master, I will not hesitate even if my body is torn to pieces."

That day, Madam Qin called Xiang Zhu to her side and said, "Xiang Zhu, I have found out who is behind this. It is none other than Minister Liu who has been secretly watching our Qin Mansion."

Xiang Zhu looked at Madam Qin in surprise: "Minister Liu? Why would he do this?"

Madam Qin sneered: "It's because our Qin Mansion is too powerful, he wants to take this opportunity to weaken us and then take over the power."

Xiang Zhu said worriedly: "Madam, what should we do then?"

Madam Qin's eyes flashed with determination: "I will go to see the emperor in person to clear my grandson's grievances."

Xiang Zhu looked at Old Madam Qin with his heart full of respect.

Xiang Zhu bent down slightly, with a hint of sadness between her brows, and replied in a low voice: "Old Madam, I was looking for the medicinal herbs you ordered. I don't know why, but I suddenly felt something in my heart, so I came here."

Old Madam Qin looked at Xiang Zhu with surprise and a hint of relief. She nodded slightly and said, "I see. Since you are here, then tell me what you sensed?"

Xiang Zhu bit her lip lightly, and after a moment's silence, she said, "I sensed an unusual aura, which seemed to be coming from the east courtyard. Old Madam, do you feel that something is wrong in the mansion recently?"

Madam Qin frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "You are right. There is indeed something strange in the mansion recently. I have ordered the servants to pay attention, but they have not found anything unusual. Is the east courtyard you mentioned referring to that place?"

Xiang Zhu nodded, her expression serious: "Yes, old lady. I think we should go check it out."

Madam Qin stood up, the wrinkles on her face becoming more and more profound. She said in a deep voice, "Okay, then come with me. In this Qin Mansion, nothing that is detrimental to the family will be allowed to happen."

The two walked towards the east courtyard together. On the way, Old Lady Qin asked, "Xiang Zhu, who do you think is responsible for this aura?"

Xiang Zhu thought for a moment and said, "I dare not speculate. But according to my observation, the behavior of several young masters and young ladies in the mansion has been a little unusual recently. Perhaps one of them knows something."

Madam Qin nodded slightly, with a sharp look in her eyes: "Well, I will have someone investigate secretly. The most important thing now is to investigate that aura first."

As they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the door of the east courtyard. Madam Qin pushed open the door and saw that the courtyard was in a mess, as if it had just been through a fierce battle. Broken porcelain, clothes, and even pools of blood were scattered on the ground.

Xiang Zhu followed closely behind. She looked at the scene in front of her and her face became paler. She whispered, "Madam, what...what's going on?"

Madam Qin looked around the entire courtyard with a sharp gaze, and said in a heavy tone, "It seems that we are already late. There was a battle here, and the enemy seemed very powerful."

Xiang Zhu looked around nervously. Suddenly, she focused her eyes and pointed at a room not far away, saying, "Madam, there seems to be someone there!"

Madam Qin immediately walked towards the room. When she opened the door, she saw that the room was dark, with only a figure lying on the bed. Madam Qin lit the candle on the table, and saw that the person was wearing black clothes and a mask on his face, so she couldn't see his true face.

Xiang Zhu asked nervously, "Madam, who is this?"

Madam Qin pondered for a moment and said, "This man should be the source of that aura. However, he is seriously injured now and is not a threat for the time being. Let's take him back to the room first and then interrogate him slowly."

Xiang Zhu nodded, and together with Old Lady Qin, he helped the man to the bed. Old Lady Qin took off the mask, and saw that the man's face was covered with scars, and his eyes showed fear and despair.

Madam Qin looked at him coldly and asked, "Who are you? Why are you in the Qin Mansion?"

The man trembled and tried to struggle, but he was powerless. He gritted his teeth and said, "I am... I am..."

Before he could finish his words, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and his breath became weaker and weaker.

Xiang Zhu looked at Madam Qin nervously, and saw a flash of murderous intent in her eyes. However, she finally held back, sighed, and said, "Forget it, he is already seriously injured, let him rest first. Xiang Zhu, you stay here, I'll go get a doctor."

Xiang Zhu nodded slightly, with worry in her eyes. She looked at the person on the bed, and couldn't help but think of the abnormal behavior in the mansion. She secretly told herself that she must find out the matter as soon as possible and protect the safety of the Qin Mansion.

The night was getting darker and darker, and the Qin Mansion was quiet. However, in the quietness, there was a storm hidden. Xiang Zhu stood by the bed, staring at the person on the bed, his heart full of worries.

At this time, Madam Qin came hurriedly with a doctor. She looked at the injured man on the bed and said in a deep voice: "Doctor, please save him. I want to know the secret behind him."

The doctor nodded and began to treat the injured. Xiang Zhu stepped aside and waited quietly.

As time passed, the injured man on the bed finally recovered his breath. He looked at Old Madam Qin with gratitude in his eyes.

Madam Qin looked at him coldly and said, "Now, can you tell me the secret behind you?"

The injured person hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke slowly: "I am... I am the enemy of the Qin Mansion. We want to destroy the Qin Mansion through a conspiracy."

Madam Qin's eyes narrowed and she asked, "Conspiracy? What conspiracy?"

The injured man gritted his teeth and said, "We plan to take action at the Qin Mansion's birthday banquet and kill everyone in the Qin Mansion."

Madam Qin's face changed drastically. She stared at the injured man and said in a cold tone: "How dare you!"

A trace of fear flashed in the eyes of the injured man, and he quickly said: "Old lady, I am willing to betray them and tell you their plan. I only ask you to let me live."

Madam Qin sneered and said, "Do you think I will believe you?"