Lin Haihai opened the door to everyone standing outside with their arms limp. Mother Qin dropped to the floor with a thud and said, “This lowly woman has committed a great crime. Please punish me, Your Highness! This lowly woman was solely responsible for everything. It has nothing to do with anyone else. Please punish this lowly woman by death and let this matter end there!”

Mother Qin wanted to shoulder all the responsibilities before Chu Zijun returned. She didn’t know the imperious man before her was the emperor. Since he was holding the princess consort earlier, she assumed he was a prince.

Yang Shaolun turned to look at LIn Haihai. She must be lying when she said she hadn’t been mistreated. Lin Haihai guiltily said, “We shall talk about this later. Rise, Mother Qin!” She wanted to keep her alive.

“No, Princess Consort. This lowly woman has committed a crime that warrants capital punishment. Please grant this woman death and conclude this matter!” Mother Qin insisted. She owed him too much during this lifetime. She wouldn’t allow him to be imprisoned or even capitated because of her. That must not happen!

“What did you do?!” Yang Shaolun demanded with a frown.

“Go, Mother Qin!” Lin Haihai snapped with a matching scowl. “I’ll explain everything to His...