Chapter 31: Using Strength Against Strength

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Ye Bufan ultimately couldn’t bring himself to kill his cousin Ye Chunyan, whom he had grown up with since childhood. Because of this hesitation, he was unable to completely shake her off.

While the entire City Lord’s Mansion was in chaos, unsure of what to do—

A figure suddenly appeared at high speed and instantly pulled Ye Chunyan away from Ye Bufan’s feet.

“Let me go! Let me go!”

“Young City Lord, I love you…”

Even after being dragged away, Ye Chunyan continued to scream madly until someone struck her unconscious with a palm strike.

“Greetings, City Lord!”

“Greetings, City Lord!”

It was only then that everyone saw clearly who had arrived. It was none other than the City Lord of the City Lord’s Mansion—Ye Chenyi!

Those who had been ridiculing the City Lord’s Mansion for such an unsightly incestuous scandal instantly fell silent.

At that moment, the authority of the City Lord’s Mansion became evident.

“Father!” Ye Bufan looked as if he had found a savior.

Slap!

Ye Chenyi landed a heavy slap across Ye Bufan’s face and scolded him, “Useless thing! Apologize to the Lin family and the Liang family immediately!”

“Father, I…” Ye Bufan was full of grievances, unable to believe that he was being slapped by his own father in public.

“You couldn’t even properly oversee the capital establishment ceremony. How can you expect to manage the entire City Lord’s Mansion in the future?” Ye Chenyi reprimanded him harshly.

“City Lord, this matter has nothing to do with the Young City Lord. We all saw it with our own eyes—it was entirely that madwoman’s fault,” said the head of the Lin family.

“That’s right! This has nothing to do with the Young City Lord. It was that crazy woman who suddenly tried to kill. My poor daughter…”

“City Lord, you must give my Liang family an explanation!” The head of the Liang family was enraged. He glared at the unconscious Ye Chunyan, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Ye Chenyi glanced at him and murmured, “My niece has always been intelligent. Her sudden abnormal behavior today must have a hidden reason.”

“Rest assured, even if not for your Liang family, for the dignity of my City Lord’s Mansion, I will investigate this matter thoroughly!” Ye Chenyi snorted coldly.

“Everyone, the capital establishment ceremony ends here. I apologize for any offenses caused by the City Lord’s Mansion today.”

“Guards, see the guests out!”

With just a few words, Ye Chenyi ended the grand ceremony.

As for why Ye Chunyan had suddenly lashed out violently and professed her love for the Young City Lord, Ye Chenyi declared that someone must have been manipulating things behind the scenes.

The guests all rose and gradually departed.

Ye Bufan, however, was burning with rage as he watched Chen Fei and Su Ran leave unharmed and with their gains intact. He immediately stepped forward.

“Father, we cannot let that slut Su Ran leave!” Ye Bufan gritted his teeth. “What happened to my cousin must be connected to her!”

“Young City Lord, just because something happened to your family doesn’t mean you can randomly shift the blame onto my Su family!” Su Xiangwen frowned.

Framing someone for harming a core disciple of the City Lord’s Mansion and disrupting the capital establishment ceremony was a grave crime. The City Lord’s Mansion could use this as justification to act against the Su family without restraint.

Even Su Xiangwu, who was not fond of Su Ran, frowned slightly and said, “Young City Lord, please be mindful of your words.”

Ye Chenyi’s expression darkened, and he instinctively turned his gaze toward Su Ran.

Despite facing the most powerful man in Huangwu City, Su Ran remained as cold as frost, showing no trace of fear.

“City Lord, are you also looking for a scapegoat?” Su Ran said indifferently.

“I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Whoever dares to challenge the authority of my City Lord’s Mansion—my treasured sword will be drawn against them.” Ye Chenyi’s voice was icy.

“See them out!” Ye Chenyi did not act on Ye Bufan’s accusations but instead ordered Su Ran’s group to be released.

Once all the guests had left, Ye Chenyi turned to Ye Bufan and asked, “What exactly happened? Why do you say Su Ran is involved?”

Ye Chenyi had already formed some suspicions when the incident first occurred.

“I…” Ye Bufan hesitated, not knowing how to explain.

“Speak!” Ye Chenyi barked.

“Father, I was wrong!” Ye Bufan dropped to his knees with a thud and confessed everything—his use of the Love Gu Poison in an attempt to control Su Ran.

“Father, I know my mistake now! I won’t dare to do it again!” Ye Bufan pleaded, completely dejected.

However, instead of punishing him further, Ye Chenyi surprisingly helped him up gently.

Ye Bufan looked at his father in confusion.

“Foolish child, I’m not blaming you for targeting Su Ran. I’m blaming you for using such a crude method and failing miserably.”

“That woman is strange. Even if you wanted to take action, you shouldn’t have done it yourself as the esteemed Young City Lord.”

“Use strength against strength. Manipulate from the shadows. That is the kind of strategy you need to learn.”

“Your plan to take control of the Su family’s Yellow Spirit Mine is already a good approach.”

Ye Chenyi’s words carried deep meaning.

Ye Bufan suddenly understood!

Originally, he had no interest in seizing the Su family’s mine. The scheme was not his own but rather that of Su Xiangwu.

Su Xiangwu had approached him with the proposal: he would acquire the Yellow Spirit Mine and offer it as a bride price to marry Su Ran.

Since the Su family’s foundation was built upon the mine, even if Su Ran was unwilling, her entire family would never let her escape. The mine was the Su family’s greatest asset, crucial to their survival in Huangwu City.

“How hateful!”

“That cripple Chen Fei has an incredible elder brother.”

“He’s going to be the future City Patrolling Envoy of the Grand Celebration Nation!” Ye Bufan sighed.

“Chen Yang is none of your concern. You are not yet capable of dealing with someone at that level.” Ye Chenyi advised, “In Huangwu City, you are the Young City Lord. You don’t need to fear anyone. Act boldly—I will support you.”

“Thank you, Father!” Ye Bufan regained his confidence and was overjoyed. This time, he had truly suffered a great humiliation, losing everything.

“What about the Lin and Liang families?” Ye Bufan asked.

“The Liang family is insignificant. Even if their entire clan is wiped out, it wouldn’t be difficult.”

“As for the Lin family, I will personally smooth things over.”

“Take Ye Chunyan away and find a way to remove the Gu Poison from her.”

“The rest is up to you.”

Ye Chenyi gave his orders.

On the way back to the Su family—

Inside a carriage, Su Xiangwu and his sons were also filled with surprise at the day’s events.

“Father, who would have thought that cripple Chen Fei is actually a dance prodigy? If he enters the Dance Bureau, it will be much harder for us to deal with him in the future.”

Su Teng frowned. Their plan, coordinated with Ye Bufan, was meant to be executed during the capital establishment ceremony. However, due to the influence of Chen Fei’s elder brother, Ye Bufan had backed out.

“We underestimated that blind cripple. No wonder he was able to help the Qin family rise into the ranks of the three great families.”

“If we can’t deal with him directly, we’ll have to try a softer approach.”

Su Xiangwu mused.