Old Master Ye looked at the arrogant young man before him.
He knew the Ye family had likely kicked a hornet's nest this time.
Facing destructive artillery fire, the Ye family felt as if the scythe of death hung over their heads.
Who wouldn't cower?
Ye family relatives were already whispering amongst themselves.
"Didn't he want Tang Xiaomin? Just give her to him."
"A clueless little girl who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth will only bring misfortune to the Ye family."
"Exactly. She's already causing trouble for the Ye family before even marrying in. What happens after she's married?"
"I fear the Ye family might be ruined by her."
...
A group of people said in unison.
"We implore Old Master, hand over that vixen Tang Xiaomin."
"Hand her over."
"Not only hand her over, but also publicly declare that the Ye family is breaking off the engagement and has no further ties with Tang Xiaomin."
...
Their survival instincts were in full force.
They feared angering the madman before them.
Ye Fengxing looked at the surrendering Ye family members with a mixture of contempt and anger.
"Grandfather, I disagree."
"Even if the Ye family is razed to the ground in the next second, I still disagree!"
Everyone: ...
At this moment, Ye Yuxing stepped forward.
He was a middle-aged man, full of vigor and possessing an extraordinary demeanor.
Within the Ye family, he was considered influential and ambitious.
"Old Master, for a girl who causes trouble before even marrying in, to stand by and watch the Ye family be annihilated, I believe that is... inappropriate."
More than inappropriate.
It was extremely inappropriate.
The arranged marriage was based on complementing Tang Xiaomin's horoscope with Ye Fengxing's.
This marriage, at its core, was intended to eliminate potential hidden dangers in the Ye family's fortune.
Now, Tang Xiaomin had brought disaster upon the Ye family.
What use did the Ye family have for such a daughter-in-law?
Moreover, this man surnamed Yan was exceptionally troublesome.
The Ye family had tried numerous tricks but failed to harm Xianfu Group in any significant way.
Instead, he grew stronger with each battle, opening branches all over the country.
His influence was currently at its peak.
This feud was now irrevocably established.
One minute passed in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that the other party was about to open fire,
Old Master Ye made his decision.
"Go and bring Tang Xiaomin out."
...
Upon hearing this, Ye Fengxing's expression turned extremely grim.
"I disagree!"
He had clearly made a choice between the Ye family and Tang Xiaomin.
He wanted Tang Xiaomin.
As soon as Ye Fengxing spoke, a flicker of disappointment crossed Old Master Ye's eyes as he looked at him.
"As the head of the Ye family, you must bear the responsibility of protecting the Ye family. At all times, the interests of the Ye family must come first."
Old Master Ye's words were a reminder to Ye Fengxing.
Do not lose your composure because of a vixen.
At this moment, many members of the Ye family were watching him.
If he chose Tang Xiaomin today, it would signify that he was not fit to be the head of the Ye family.
Ye Fengxing knew all of this.
But he still chose Tang Xiaomin.
"Grandfather, my stance remains the same. I disagree with handing Tang Xiaomin over."
The disappointment in Old Master Ye's eyes turned into anger.
Long Wu, receiving a signal from Old Master Ye, struck Ye Fengxing sharply on the back of the neck with a palm strike.
Ye Fengxing instantly fainted and was helped away by Long Wu.
...
In the room.
Tang Xiaomin struggled with all her might, the ropes snapping under her brute force.
However, she couldn't break free from the handcuffs.
Her wrists were chafed, and blood was starting to show.
Just as she was growing frantic and letting out curses,
the door suddenly opened.
It was Steward Ye.
Steward Ye's expression was far from pleasant.
His gaze towards Tang Xiaomin lacked its former respect.
Instead, there was a hint of annoyance.
Tang Xiaomin said coldly, "What do you want now? Bullying me like this, you won't get away with it. Retribution will come soon. I bet it won't be later than tomorrow night."
"If you don't want trouble, you'd better let me go quickly."
...
She had underestimated the situation.
The Ye family's retribution was already upon them.
It was fortunate that the soundproofing in this room was excellent; she couldn't hear any commotion from inside.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have uttered such deliberately mocking words.
Steward Ye said, "You should leave quickly. Don't cause any more trouble for the Ye family in the future."
Tang Xiaomin was utterly confused.
"How have I caused trouble for the Ye family? It's the Ye family that's shameless, binding me and preventing me from leaving."
Steward Ye: "I beg you, please leave quickly."
If she didn't leave soon, the Ye family would be blown to smithereens.
Tang Xiaomin looked at the handcuffs on her wrists.
"Unlock the handcuffs."
Steward Ye truly couldn't do that.
"Only Young Master Ye knows where the key is. You should leave quickly now."
Tang Xiaomin became displeased.
"Why won't you unlock them? Do you want me to live my life like this, cuffed? Do you want me to be treated like a criminal?"
...
Steward Ye was in a panic.
He stepped forward and pushed Tang Xiaomin out.
"I beg you, please get out. It will be too late if you delay any further."
...
Thus, Tang Xiaomin was pushed out by Steward Ye.
Along the way, Tang Xiaomin remained very disgruntled.
But when she saw the main gate and walls of the Ye family flattened to the ground,
she was first shocked, then secretly swallowed.
When she saw hundreds of miniature cannons neatly arrayed outside the Ye family, aimed at them,
her mouth twitched involuntarily.
He had arrived so quickly.
His destructive power was still so astonishing.
The moment Tang Xiaomin appeared, she felt the complex gazes from a large group of Ye family members.
Some were relieved, while others harbored resentment.
Tang Xiaomin ignored them,
and walked unimpeded in full view of everyone towards Yan Jue.
Yan Jue's gaze softened slightly, but when he saw the handcuffs on Tang Xiaomin's hands...
Anger was anger.
But then again, letting her suffer a little was good, who told her to be disobedient.
Yan Jue affectionately ruffled Tang Xiaomin's hair.
Then, he turned to the Ye family members and said in a threatening tone, "Unlock the handcuffs, immediately."
Steward Ye said, "Only Young Master Ye himself knows where the key is, and he's been knocked out now, so the key can't be found."
Old Master Ye said coldly, "You have the person you wanted. The Ye family will remember this debt of you bombarding our estate."
Holding a grudge is not a skill.
Being able to take revenge is a skill.
A bloodthirsty excitement ignited in Yan Jue's eyes.
Tang Xiaomin sensed trouble.
"We are humans, we must abide by the law. What has happened today is enough. Let's go, or we won't be able to leave soon."
Bombarding the Ye family with hundreds of cannon barrels was, no matter what, illegal.
However.
Yan Jue's anger today could not be so easily quelled by simply bombarding the gate.
"Minmin, you're being foolish. Letting the tiger return to the mountain will lead to endless trouble."
Since a war had begun, it was best to crush the opponent so thoroughly that they could never rise again.
Yan Jue believed in the principle: "I do not offend others, but if others offend me, I will cut them down to the root."