A short while later, the door to the interrogation room opened, and Lu Junxiong followed Dongfang Mingyue in.
Seeing Dongfang Mingyue's grim expression, Ye Cangtian understood that Lu Junxiong must have offered more slanderous remarks.
"Ye Cangtian, do you treat the Yin Zu staff like your family servants!"
"You hit them just because you want to. Do you even have me in your eyes..."
Dongfang Mingyue first dismissed everyone else, then immediately unleashed a torrent of scolding at Ye Cangtian.
Her furious demeanor even made Lu Junxiong tremble.
It had been a long time since Dongfang Mingyue had acted this way; she was usually quite composed.
However, the angrier Dongfang Mingyue became, the more Ye Cangtian would suffer.
Thinking of this, a hint of anticipation flickered across Lu Junxiong's face.
"Sister Mingyue, please calm down. This is really not my fault,"
"He really has the brains of a pig. Would I seek revenge on the Bai family's servants? Am I that kind of person?"
Ye Cangtian quickly leaned forward to explain.
"What? Are servants' lives not lives? Are you discriminating now?"
Dongfang Mingyue's eyes widened, and she spoke with indignation.
Ye Cangtian smiled bitterly and waved his hands repeatedly, thinking to himself, "Women are not to be trifled with; they are unreasonable creatures."
When had he ever discriminated against servants?
Seeing Ye Cangtian become a little more submissive, Dongfang Mingyue snorted and said, "Let me tell you, it was my order that brought you here. Are you planning to slap me a few times?"
Uh...
Ye Cangtian was stunned by her words. He had never expected that this matter was ordered by Dongfang Mingyue herself!
After all, Dongfang Mingyue did not seem like such a foolish person. She should have realized he wasn't the culprit. But her decision now clearly indicated she had another motive!
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian quickly offered a fawning smile and said, "How dare I? How could I possibly attack you? Besides, it was all due to Lu Junxiong's instigation. You can't blame it all on me, can you?"
Ye Cangtian decided to go all out and shift the blame to Lu Junxiong.
Lu Junxiong's eyes widened instantly, and he trembled with anger.
However, he offered no defense. He knew Ye Cangtian's glib tongue could turn black into white.
"Hmph! Stop explaining to me. I know what kind of person Lu Junxiong is better than you do!"
"Listen carefully, Lu Junxiong is my person. If you dare to lay hands on him without reason again, I'll beat you!"
Dongfang Mingyue snorted coldly, her small fist slowly clenching in front of Ye Cangtian, emitting a resounding sound.
"Uh..."
Lu Junxiong was taken aback. He was indeed Dongfang Mingyue's person, but this relationship was not public knowledge.
The situation within the Yin Zu was complex, and Dongfang Mingyue had only recently taken charge. She needed some backup plans and arrangements.
On the surface, he was a member of the Enforcement Team, but in secret, he was Dongfang Mingyue's subordinate.
However, he hadn't expected Dongfang Mingyue to reveal this relationship to Ye Cangtian. This could only mean that Ye Cangtian was also someone she was extremely close to.
He wondered, how long had Ye Cangtian been here? Was he reliable?
"We've had a misunderstanding, like the Dragon King Temple being flooded by our own!"
"Captain Lu, I was rash. Please forgive me!" Ye Cangtian was not foolish. After Dongfang Mingyue's remark, he understood everything and quickly clasped his hands in apology to Lu Junxiong.
"Ahem, it's my fault. My temper is a bit bad. Brother Ye, please don't mind." Lu Junxiong quickly returned the gesture. They were all on the same side, and it was acceptable for him to bear a little grievance.
Seeing the two reconcile, Dongfang Mingyue's expression finally softened, and she smiled with satisfaction.
"You rascal, I'm going to lock you up for a few days this time. Do you have any objections?" Dongfang Mingyue said, getting to the point.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian became serious and asked, "Sister Mingyue, are you trying to observe the Bai family's reaction?"
"That's right."
Dongfang Mingyue nodded. Yesterday's events would not pass so easily. She wanted to use this opportunity to test the Bai family.
If the Bai family members retaliated against Ye Cangtian, it would be the beginning of internal strife, equivalent to a declaration of war on her, and she had to make thorough preparations.
If the Bai family did not make a move, she could continue to observe for a while longer before deciding.
Of course, besides the Bai family, Dongfang Mingyue also wanted to see the reaction of the mastermind behind everything.
As she spoke, Dongfang Mingyue's gaze swept over Ye Cangtian. "Rascal, give me your word. Will you cooperate?"
"Heh, can I say I won't cooperate?" Ye Cangtian retorted playfully.
"No!" Dongfang Mingyue said decisively with a faint smile.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian shrugged helplessly and then said, "I only have one request: better treatment, more comfortable surroundings..."
"Hmph! Dream on. Do you think this is a vacation?"
"You'll have to endure some hardship. At worst, when you get out, I'll compensate you a bit."
Dongfang Mingyue glared at Ye Cangtian and then ignored him, turning to leave the room.
In the next moment, Ye Cangtian was 'escorted' to the prison by Lu Junxiong.
...
The Bai Family.
At night, a group of Bai family disciples gathered in Bai Zhenshan's small courtyard.
They all gave Bai Sulan thumbs up.
They had initially thought Bai Sulan's plan was a pipe dream, as no one had any evidence that Ye Cangtian was the perpetrator.
Trying to deal with Ye Cangtian based on mere speculation was unrealistic, especially since they themselves didn't even believe it.
But they never expected that Bai Sulan, through a stroke of luck, would have her plan succeed, and Ye Cangtian would be thrown into the Enforcement Team's prison.
Although no charges had been finalized, and he was only held under high suspicion, this was a golden opportunity for the Bai family.
It was known that the Bai family had high prestige and many old subordinates within the Yin Zu, including many within the Enforcement Team.
Furthermore, a prison was different from a guesthouse; a death in prison could be explained away with any number of stories.
With this in mind, the Bai family members gathered, intending to make a move against Ye Cangtian.
Once Ye Cangtian was dead, even if Dongfang Mingyue suspected the Bai family, what evidence would she have? What could she do to the Bai family?
In the end, it would amount to nothing!
Bai Zhenshan had clearly explained the advantages and disadvantages, and now they were just waiting for his final decision.
Meanwhile, Bai Zhenshan pondered for a long time, his gaze falling on Bai Sulan. "Sulan, you are the most suitable person for this. Are you willing to kill Ye Cangtian?"
Everyone was right; although this matter was somewhat unbelievable, it was undoubtedly a good time to act. They could take a risk and try.
"Patriarch, I am willing!" Bai Sulan agreed without hesitation. Although she was no match for Ye Cangtian, that was in other circumstances.
Anyone imprisoned in the Enforcement Team's cells had to take a pill that had only one effect: sealing all the user's spiritual energy.
Without spiritual energy, Ye Cangtian was nothing in her eyes!
"Patriarch, assign the task to me!"
"Let me do it..." The others around, upon hearing Bai Zhenshan assign the task to Bai Sulan, became excited.
These dozen or so individuals had been beaten by Ye Cangtian without being able to retaliate. It not only brought shame to the Bai family but also made them wish they could crawl into a hole.
Now that they had an opportunity, everyone wanted to personally finish Ye Cangtian.
"You are not suitable. Sulan's son's death is related to Ye Cangtian, and Sulan's father was also repeatedly injured by Ye Cangtian... therefore, she is the most suitable candidate," Bai Zhenshan said slowly, glancing at the crowd.
With these words, the surrounding people fell silent. It was true that Bai Sulan had the deepest grievances with Ye Cangtian, and it was not unreasonable to let her act to vent her anger.