Bai Ze.
One of the Four Young Masters of Xingcheng.
What's slightly different about the Bai family is that they are not involved in commerce, nor does anyone in their family do business. They belong to the "Da Yuan" (big courtyard) families!
"I'm not here to intervene for him. I saw a soldier's demeanor in you and wanted to befriend you."
Since coming out, Bai Ze had not spoken a word for Gu Chenjie, but was instead very curious about Ye Longlin.
"Young Master Bai, he's just a prison guard, you..."
Bai Ze narrowed his eyes slightly, turned, and stared at Lin Tian'ai with an unfriendly expression: "I told you to shut up, or I'll have you thrown out!"
He was never a man with a good temper, and this personality was somewhat similar to Ye Longlin's.
"Prison guard... I wonder which prison?"
Although somewhat disappointed, he maintained his composure.
Ye Longlin glanced at him and said indifferently, "Mobei Prison."
Boom!
Upon hearing those four words, Bai Ze's eyes widened instantly, staring at him in disbelief.
As the only descendant of this generation, Bai Ze knew very well what Mobei Prison represented. It was the only prison in Kyushu that held war criminals!
Even a small prison guard was a king-level existence, a great general if placed outside!
Then, what was the identity of the man standing before him?!
"Bai Ze, I heard someone is causing trouble here. I'm quite curious, who dares to cause trouble in such a scene today?"
Ye Chen's voice arrived at this moment. Behind him, two women in Hanfu were stunningly beautiful.
Bai Ze turned his head and smiled gently, "No matter, Young Master Ye, you don't need to worry about such a trivial matter."
He then continued, "Brother Ye, allow me to introduce. This is the Thirteenth Young Master of the Ye family in the capital, Ye Chen, Young Master Ye. Uh, Young Master Ye, this is Ye Longlin. He's from your family clan, hahaha, quite a coincidence!"
Ye Longlin glanced at Ye Chen and scoffed, "Since when could you, Ye Chen, represent the Ye family?"
Ye Chen's expression changed upon seeing Ye Longlin's face, but he immediately burst into laughter, "Hahaha, Ye Longlin, I didn't expect you to still be alive. What a surprise. Tell me, if the old man knew you were still alive, would he come to deal with you personally?"
Bai Ze was curious, "Oh? Listening to Young Master Ye's words, you know Brother Ye?"
Ye Chen's expression suddenly turned cold, and he sneered, "Yes, I know him more than just knowing him. He's my good elder brother, the first in line successor of the Ye family!"
Whoosh!
As these words fell, everyone looked at Ye Longlin in unison, their shock evident!
Lin Tian'ai beside him also looked at Ye Longlin in disbelief.
He was actually the eldest young master of the Ye family? This... how could this be possible!
However, Ye Chen's next sentence brought her some comfort.
"It's just a pity that he was expelled from the Ye family many years ago. It truly surprises me that he's still alive, but it's only a surprise."
Ye Longlin glanced at him and sighed, "Yes, your survival is also a surprise. How about... I send you to meet the ancestors of the Ye family today?"
Ye Chen disdainfully glanced at him and said arrogantly, "Do you think you can scare me by dealing with Gu Chenjie? Let alone that you are no longer a member of the Ye family, even if you were, what could you do to me?"
Lin Tian'ai next to him took several deep breaths, as if she had made a big decision. She walked to Ye Longlin's side, took his hand, and began to walk towards the exit.
Mu Hanqi raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting Lin Tian'ai to have such courage.
"Trying to leave now? Too late!"
The security guards, alerted, immediately blocked their path.
Lin Tian'ai turned and bowed deeply to the two, apologizing, "Young Master Bai, Young Master Ye, I apologize on behalf of Ye Longlin for today's matter. I'm sorry..."
Ye Chen only then noticed Lin Tian'ai. His eyes lit up, and he chuckled, stroking his chin, "I can let Ye Longlin go, but alas, sleeping alone at night makes me a bit sleepless."
No one present misunderstood the meaning of this sentence; they were all old foxes.
"Ye Chen, since you want to die, I'll fulfill your wish." A killing intent flashed in Ye Longlin's eyes.
Lin Tian'ai trembled all over and scolded angrily, "Ye Longlin, that's enough! You're no longer the eldest young master of the Ye family. Put away your temper. Don't offend people if you don't have the ability!"
Ye Longlin's face darkened, "You mean, I can't afford to offend him?"
"Otherwise, what do you think?"
Turning, he retorted, "What is he to make me unable to offend him?"
"You were also from the capital before. You should know what the two words 'Ye Family' represent. I won't make it difficult for you. Now, take off her clothes and kneel before me, and I might consider letting you go."
Ye Chen didn't take him seriously at all, nor did he believe Ye Longlin would dare to make a move.
Talking is one thing, acting is another; they are different matters.
"Seeking death!"
Ye Longlin's eyes turned cold. No matter what, Lin Tian'ai was his wife now. If such a thing reached the capital, would Ye Longlin have any face left?
At some point, a dagger appeared in his hand, spinning nimbly like a butterfly between his fingers.
A horizontal slash cut through the air. With a flash of cold light, a bloody line appeared on a woman's snow-white neck, from which crimson blood flowed.
He took a step and delivered a side kick to another woman's chest, sending her flying backward, spitting blood.
"Ye Chen, you should know the conflict between me and the Ye family. Do you think you can leave here alive today? Or do you think I'm really here to attend this so-called banquet?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's pupils contracted violently, and he blurted out, "You came for me?"
A cold smile appeared on Ye Longlin's lips, "Not so foolish."
Hearing this, Ye Chen gasped for air, retreating repeatedly, his face pale, "Brother, don't do anything foolish. Grandfather and uncles and aunts all regret it. They hope you can come back. If you kill me, you really won't be able to go back. Brother..."
The dagger in Ye Longlin's hand flashed with cold light. The next moment, it pierced directly through his shoulder.
"Ah—"
Ye Chen screamed, his face contorted with pain and ferocity.
"I won't kill you today, but I hope you can tell the Ye family that I, Ye Longlin, have returned!"