Wang Xu's words carried a sense of arrogance. From his perspective, he indeed didn't need to pay much attention to the people of Xingcheng.
Even if their status and position far surpassed Wang Xu's, they wouldn't dare to disrespect him.
Ultimately, this was the value brought by background. If they offended him, would the Wang family let it go?
However, this did not include Ye Longlin.
"Hmm, I'll give you face..."
Before Ye Longlin could finish his sentence, Wang Xu nodded in satisfaction, "You're sensible. From now on, you can tell anyone you're my subordinate, Wang Xu. From this moment on, no one will dare to touch you. If anyone does, you can mention my name."
Ye Longlin slowly raised his head, "I'll give you face and let your family dissolve the engagement. You have two days. After two days, the Dragon Investigation Bureau will officially file an appeal. As for the verdict, that will be up to the court."
Wang Xu's expression turned grim, and his tone lowered, "Are you determined to oppose the Wang family?"
Ye Longlin looked surprised, "Aren't you opposing the laws of Great Xia?"
"Good, very good. Ye Longlin, right? I remember you. Wait and see, I guarantee you'll regret this."
Wang Xu didn't linger. After leaving these words, he left directly.
After he left, Ye Longlin turned to look at Ye Shuang'er and smiled gently, "I will personally discuss this matter with Ye Qingxin when I have time."
He believed that Ye Qingxin truly wanted to save Ye Lin, but diverting trouble and letting Wang Xu know about it was something he couldn't condone.
Perhaps Ye Shuang'er was being clever, or perhaps Ye Qingxin wanted to abandon Ye Lin and deliberately staged a scene.
The truth or falsehood of it didn't matter that much.
As long as the objective was achieved, the process became unimportant.
Three days later, the Dragon Investigation Bureau officially filed an appeal, and the trial was held in the Supreme Court of Nan Province.
"Based on the materials submitted by the Xingcheng Dragon Investigation Bureau, this court hereby sentences the defendant to death, to be executed immediately."
"Based on the materials submitted by the Xingcheng Dragon Investigation Bureau, and in accordance with all of Ye Lin's actions, she is found guilty of aiding a criminal to escape and is sentenced to three years imprisonment."
All rise to hear the sentence.
"I object! Why? You and Ye Longlin are both hypocrites! I object! What right do you have to sentence me?"
Upon hearing the sentence of three years imprisonment, Ye Lin immediately went into a frenzy, her eyes turning red.
Once imprisoned, it meant that all she had now would be lost. The Ye family would not expend their connections for someone with a stain on their name.
"You are disrupting the court! Bailiffs, take her away!"
The presiding judge's expression was not pleasant either. He looked at the woman with great disgust. This woman had gone mad. If someone hadn't put in a word for her, he would have sentenced her to ten or eight years.
Walking out of the courthouse, Ye Longlin looked at the sunlight outside and took a deep breath.
"In your eyes, nothing impure is tolerated anymore?" Ye Qingcheng was still dressed in white. Even in casual wear, she exuded an ethereal and mysterious aura.
Ye Longlin smiled, "Do you prefer light or darkness?"
Ye Qingcheng subconsciously looked up at the glaring light, shielding her eyes with a snow-white hand, "You know that."
Ye Longlin's expression instantly turned grim, and his voice deepened, "But after our family was expelled from the Ye family, we descended into darkness."
"Perhaps it is because I have experienced darkness myself that I cannot bear to see the darkness in the world. At least before me, I will not allow anyone to break this hard-won peace."
Ye Qingxin watched in silence and smiled, "I hope so."
"I should leave. After Ye Lin is incarcerated, someone else will take over Meihua Group. Others are not as easy to deal with as Ye Lin."
Ye Longlin was surprised, "I thought you would take over."
Ye Qingxin just smiled and said nothing, then walked down the steps and got into her car to leave.
"Mr. Ye, it's time for us to leave as well."
Xu Denggui approached and said.
This verdict shocked many people across the country, as no one could have imagined that someone would dare to arrest a member of the Ye family and actually sentence them.
This was the first time in more than twenty years!
This seemed to have opened a very unfavorable precedent.
Half a month later, the demolition work in the eastern district was completed. The construction site was enclosed, and preparations for laying the foundation had begun.
During this half-month, Lin Tian Ai's leg had no problems, and Mu Han Qi had also recovered, although high-intensity exercise was still not recommended, and rest times must be managed well.
It is worth mentioning that Wang Xiulan met with Wang Xu. Wang Xu demanded that Wang Xiulan withdraw from Yuanzhan Capital and bring with her the people and money she had acquired. However, Wang Xiulan refused, and in anger, Wang Xu slapped her.
Wang Xu contacted his family, but he could not persuade the family. Instead, the family told him not to provoke Ye Longlin carelessly and to maintain a good relationship with him if necessary. This made Wang Xu feel that something was not right.
Normally, the family would not interfere in such minor matters. Now, they were reminding him, which made him feel uneasy.
He also decided to probe Ye Longlin's background carefully.
"It's been discovered, the Administrative Palace. This is the departure location of Guiguo and Guidao!"
After half a month of investigation, the Dragon Pavilion intelligence department finally found their whereabouts.
In fact, it couldn't be blamed on the Dragon Pavilion. Most of the personnel were dispersed in the direction of searching for war criminals, so it was already difficult to spare some manpower.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible to investigate so quickly with only one person.
"Administrative Palace?"
Fang Cunxin, who was walking up with tea cakes, suddenly heard the name "Administrative Palace." After pondering for a moment, she spoke.
"Master, the Administrative Palace is the most high-end villa in Xingcheng, without exception. Most of the people who live there are wealthy and influential, but they all have one thing in common: they are all old-generation powerhouses. In the early days of the last century, Xingcheng was chaotic, and many people rose from the bottom, so their methods were not clean."
Fang Cunxin shivered, seeming like she shouldn't be involved in this conversation.
Ye Longlin smiled and looked at the little girl, "How do you know?"
Fang Cunxin pouted, a hint of grievance in her voice, "Our family used to live there. Later, due to some matters, we had to leave Xingcheng and go to Nan Province. My father always wanted to come back, but... he couldn't before he died."
Xuan Niao embraced the little girl with heartache, patting her head, "It's okay. From now on, we are your family. Remember, home is in the capital. I'll sort out your household registration once I'm done with my work."
Fang Cunxin looked up and said innocently, "But I heard my father say that household registration in the capital isn't that easy to get."
Yuan Gang immediately burst into laughter, saying proudly, "That's only for ordinary people. For us, it's just a matter of speaking. If they dare not process it, we'll chop off their heads!"