"I am having sent all the servants out. Now, what do you want to say, say it. What do you want to do, do it." said Madame Lu, looking at the closing door, putting down her tea.

Qiu Yelan did not want to beat about the bush anymore. She said bluntly, "Did you kill my brother?"

Madame Lu answered her coldly, "Nonsense. We all know that his poor fate contributed to his premature death."

"But your grandson told me this when he was alive," said Qiu Yelan. ...