SPOILERS FOR CHAPTER 9
im so confused, what decisions impact whether Yekbun dies or just gets injured? I swear ive been choosing the same things over and over, but in one playthrough shes alive and in another shes dead.
Unless you have already fixed this problem, then feel free to ignore, and my memory is not so great --
I do believe that agreeing to extra security before the Crowns coronation is a big part in making sure your citizens and Yekbun dont die! In my own playthroughs-- I have prioritized my public over the nobles. I remember agreeing to extra security during the party(?) and my parade. I had kept the prisoner in the dungeons, and so, later-- Yekbun had only a simple cut on her arm!
Try agreeing to extra security in all ways and keeping the prisoner in the palace(if you wish) or sending them to marabad's prison!