Ye Mingtian was taken aback, sensing sothing unusual in Han Zhushang’s eyes.
Han Zhushang was incredibly calm, as though everything was firmly in her grasp.
Who exactly is backing her?
To possess such confidence.
Facing the Eight Great Families is one thing, but standing unfazed before the Four Great Royal Families and the Hong Pavilion is another entirely.
Clearly, there is a powerful card to play.
But Ye Mingtian quickly regained his composure, a smile appearing on his lips: "Even if you have incredible backing, I’ll still break through it!"
"Welco, Miss Han!"
Ye Mingtian smiled.
"The Chu Family Head from Jiangnan, Chu Renkuang, has arrived!"
The welco host shouted loudly.
Imdiately, the venue buzzed with excitent, the sounds of discussions erupting everywhere.
"Originally I thought after ousting the Qin Family, a second-tier family from Capital City would rise, but now it seems to be the Chu Family!"
"Yeah, I’ve long heard that Ye Mingtian and Chu Renkuang have an unusual relationship."
"The Chu Family is destined to beco one of the new Eight Great Families; after all, they are already one of the Four Great Royal Families. It’s certain!"
...
Chu Renkuang, full of spirit and vigor, entered the venue, first saluting the four mbers of the Hong Pavilion, then standing alongside Ye Mingtian.
"Mingtian, it seems Ye brother has completely handed over the Ye Family to you."
Chu Renkuang said with a smile.
Ye Mingtian smiled, then changed the topic and asked: "Chu, why isn’t Qingxue here?"
Chu Renkuang showed concern: "I talked to her a few days ago, but she simply refused."
"Alright, it doesn’t matter."
Ye Mingtian seed indifferent.
But just as he finished speaking, a woman appeared before him, her looks and deanor equaling Han Zhushang’s.
"Why did Qingxue co?"
Both Ye Mingtian and Chu Renkuang were taken aback.
"Tonight’s lively; even Chu Qingxue of Chu Corporation has attended."
Although Chu Qingxue isn’t part of the Eight Great Families, her presence undeniably heightened the atmosphere to its peak.
Why would she co here?
Ye Mingtian’s mind was in a whirlwind, feeling sothing was amiss.
But he couldn’t quite pinpoint it.
"Is everyone present?"
Ye Longxiang, seated centrally, scanned the room, asking coldly.
"Ye senior, no one from the Ji Family has arrived yet!"
Soone said.
"Contact them imdiately, and have Ji Qingrong get over here!"
Chen Yi of the Hong Pavilion bellowed furiously.
Back then, when the Ji Family beca one of the Eight Great Families, it was the Chen Family supporting them from behind.
"There’s no way to contact them; it’s like the Ji Family has vanished, completely out of sight."
"Apparently, every mber of the Ji Family has mysteriously disappeared since yesterday."
...
The news ca, causing the four mbers of the Hong Pavilion to gradually grow somber.
"What is Ji Qingrong trying to do? Rebelling?"
"If that’s the case, they can’t bla us!"
The four mbers of the Hong Pavilion spoke coldly.
The second-tier families at the scene grew excited, as there was now an additional spot surely ant for them.
"Enough talk, this eting is to select the new Eight Great Families."
Ye Longxiang from the Hong Pavilion spoke directly.
"Why choose new Eight Great Families? Weren’t the original ones doing fine?"
A voice of displeasure rang out.
Everyone looked, and it was Han Zhushang.
"Fine? Ha, so families colluded with outsiders, trying to divide the Eight Great Families and escape the Hong Pavilion’s control. Such families should be cast out!"
Han Tiansheng insisted, glaring fiercely at Han Zhushang.
"Were there? I wasn’t aware. I suppose most in Capital City are unaware."
Han Zhushang smiled.
"The matter of the Qin Family colluding with the Forbidden God King is known throughout Capital City!"
Han Tiansheng was visibly angry.
"Yes, the Qin Family colluded with the Forbidden God King! We’re all aware of that."
...
The crowd echoed their agreent.
"Who is the Forbidden God King? A notorious God of Killing, struggling with him is akin to rebellion! Thus, the Hong Pavilion decided to expel the Qin Family from the Eight Great Families!"
"Expel the Qin Family, then have Jiangnan’s Chu Family take their place among the Eight Great Families!"
The Hong Pavilion’s decision was final and unaltered.
Qin Changtian and Qin Yanran looked lifeless.
anwhile, Chu Renkuang was full of zest, laughing heartily: "Thanks for the trust from the Hong Pavilion and everyone present!"
"Additionally, the disappearance of the Ji Family at the eting also sees them expelled from the Eight Great Families! As for the new slot, we’ll have to think it over!"
"Now let’s proceed to deal with the second issue!"
The four mbers of the Hong Pavilion focused their gaze on Han Zhushang.
Soon, the entire venue’s attention centered on Han Zhushang.
Han Tiansheng smiled: "I thought dealing with the second issue would take three more days, but I didn’t expect it could be tonight."
"Han Zhushang, co clean! Who’s backing you? Who is the murderer of young Han Tingfei?"
The four mbers of the Hong Pavilion questioned together.
"Miss Han, speak up! Are you scared now?"
"You brought this upon yourself!"
Everyone urged.
Han Zhushang grinned, then surprisingly moved to stand beside Chu Qingxue.
"Did you hear us speaking, Han Zhushang?"
Han Tiansheng shouted.
"Weren’t you asking who is backing ? She’s right beside now."
Han Zhushang’s words left everyone in disbelief.
Imdiately, all eyes turned to Chu Qingxue beside Han Zhushang.
"Chu Qingxue? Han Zhushang, what nonsense are you saying? How could Chu Qingxue be your backup?"
"Chu Qingxue? That’s impossible, right?"
Almost no one wanted to accept this.
"Chu Qingxue?"
Ye Mingtian’s eyes flashed.
"That’s right, it’s . Everything that happened at Yuxiang Tower was my doing."
Chu Qingxue outright admitted.
"She admitted it!"
"It really was her!"
"Miss Chu is truly exceptional, hiding so deeply!"
Everyone was astonished, wearing expressions of utter disbelief.
"How can this be?"
Ye Mingtian and Chu Renkuang were both stunned.
Ye Longxiang from the Hong Pavilion announced directly: "Okay, the murderer is clear now. Although Chu Qingxue is from the Chu Family, she’s ultimately a collateral line, so handing her over to the Han Family, you have no objections?"
The Hong Pavilion’s representative from the Chu Family, Chu Renhuo, shook his head: "No objections, hand her directly to the Han Family!"
Han Tiansheng nodded: "Good, no problem. This ti I’ll take not only the murderer back but also our family mber Han Zhushang to face punishnt, ensuring justice!"
"Hmm, this thod is comndable."
The other three mbers of the Hong Pavilion nodded.
"Hong Pavilion sirs, have a rethink, Chu Qingxue absolutely isn’t the murderer!"
At that mont, Chu Renkuang’s voice echoed.
Han Tiansheng sneered: "Huh, Chu Qingxue herself admitted it. You’re in no position to speak!"
The Hong Pavilion’s sole aim was catching the murderer; the process was immaterial. With Chu Qingxue’s confession, they wouldn’t bother investigating further.
"I..."
Chu Renkuang was montarily speechless.
Ye Mingtian echoed: "I also don’t believe Qingxue is the murderer, pleading with Hong Pavilion masters to grant a few days to catch the murderer."
The Hong Pavilion refused: "Forget it, there’s no need. The murderer has been decided."
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