The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Chapter 215 The Ye Family’s Decision

After hearing the whole story, Ye Xiurong didn't know what to say. Although he sympathized with the Liuhe and Liutao sisters, he couldn't push Xier out just because of sympathy.

"I don't know what Xi'er thinks about this matter. Brother, you know that Xi'er is more sensible than her brother. She has been helping me share many things for many years. I made a vow long ago that if Xi'er can't find someone she loves, I would rather she remain single for the rest of her life. Therefore, whether this marriage certificate is useful or not depends on Xi'er's wishes."

Liu Tao's eyes lit up when she heard this - if that's the case, isn't it possible that these two people are in the same place?

Ye Xiurong asked again, "And now, in the eyes of the world, they are the same sister. Even if Xier agrees, but in the future this...this identity relationship must be sorted out. What are your plans, brother?"

The Nanman King sat closer and said, "Once the matter with Lu Han is resolved, I will announce He'er's existence to the world. Then naturally no one will say anything more."

"Naka ​​Luhan?" Ye Xiurong was still unaware of their plan. "Isn't it said that Luhan is very powerful and can't be easily attacked?"

The Nanman King exchanged a glance with Liu Tao, then shook his head. "Since you don't know yet, then wait for your Xi'er to tell you. Perhaps she would be more helpful."

Ye Xiurong nodded, his eyes falling on Liu Tao, and suddenly remembered that she was not so thin when she first got married, but a few months ago, she was so angry at Ye Lang's foolish behavior that she was bedridden, and he felt ashamed.

"Tao'er...you've been really hard-working at home these past few years. Ye Lang is ungrateful and has done things that even Dad can't forgive. Therefore, if you want to file for a divorce, Dad has agreed on his behalf. You two should part ways amicably and pursue your own careers and find your true love in the future."

The King of Nanman and the other man did not expect him to say such words. Not only did he recognize his son's mistake, but he was also so reasonable. They were deeply moved.

"My dear brother! You are so generous that I am ashamed of myself!"

Ye Xiurong sighed and supported him: "Brother, I am ashamed for not being able to help you take good care of Taoer. If Taoer wants to divorce, we should agree."

The two exchanged a few words, and their doubts were completely dispelled. Ye Xiurong hurried back to ask Ye Xi what he thought about the matter, and without staying any longer, he got up and returned to his own courtyard. He happened to see Ye Xi and Liu He waiting at the gate.

He couldn't help but look at Liu He again. He was similar in stature to Ye Xi, and his appearance was needless to say. But now that he knew the inside story, he felt that Liu He was even more composed. His eyes were very deep, and when he looked at Ye Xi, he was full of affection, which didn't seem fake.

He had already come closer, and Ye Xi came forward to greet him: "Father, your daughter has something to say."

Ye Xiurong nodded: "If you need anything, come in." He walked forward a few steps, glanced back, "...Qing'er too."

Liu He noticed his hesitation, recalled the direction he came from, and had some rough guesses. He suddenly felt nervous, responded, and followed Ye Xi in.

The lady was still waiting there, watching the embroiderer embroidering beside her to pass the time. When she saw them come back, she sent the embroiderer away.

"came back."

Ye Xiurong responded, shook out his clothes and sat on the other side. "You guys sit down too. Xier, if you have anything to say, just say it."

Ye Xi agreed and sent the rest of the people away, then he told Ye Lang everything.

From his late-night secret conversation with Ji Shihan during the autumn hunt, to his assassination on his way back from Yuezhou, to Ye Lang breaking into the prison and letting Ji Shihan go, he described every detail accurately.

Ye Xiurong and his wife at the table were shocked and angry. Ye Xiurong even gripped the corner of the table tightly, and it looked like he would overturn the table in the next second.

"...I followed my brother and watched him escort Ji Shihan to the garden closest to the festival, and then they made a long detour before returning home."

After saying everything, Ye Xiurong's face was already gloomy enough to drip water. He was so angry that his arms were shaking. His wife also had a look of grief on her face, as if she was extremely disappointed.

"This rebellious son! How dare he rebel?!" Ye Xiurong stood up in anger and paced around the hall with his hands behind his back, but then he immediately reacted:

"Since he's colluding with Ji Shihan, wouldn't it be aiding and abetting the evil? What should be done about the safety of His Majesty and His Highness?"

Ye Xi dared to continue, "Your Highness is very perceptive and has long seen through their plans. He has already placed spies around the rebels and is closely monitoring their movements. Moreover, Your Highness has already made a plan, but... as a key member of Ji Shihan's side, my brother must not be told to avoid alerting the enemy. Therefore..."

Even if Ye Xi didn't say it, Ye Xiurong understood. Not only did Ye Lang take the death row prisoner from the prison, but he also helped him rebel. This was a crime punishable by the death of nine generations of the family. His Majesty was merciful enough to let the Ye family go and punish only Ye Lang.

He was indeed heartbroken, but what was troubling him was that all the teachings over the years had been in vain. The Ye family had been loyal to the emperor and patriotic for generations, but he was actually willing to betray his country for the desperate Ji Shihan!

"Your Highness is planning to use our own tactics against us. The first step in Ji Shihan's plan is to cooperate with Naluhan and have him send some of his men to infiltrate Junan Pass, deliberately creating chaos and spreading news of an attack on Junan Pass, so as to use this opportunity to transfer our family away from the capital."

"Then Ji Shihan patiently waited for the sacrificial ceremony to begin, besieging Your Majesty and other officials at the White Horse Temple, waiting for an opportunity to usurp the throne."

Ye Xi didn't need to explain what was going to happen next; Ye Xiurong could already imagine it. After gaining control of the capital, Ji Shihan would undoubtedly first dismantle the Ye family's military power, strip him of his title of marshal, and then find a random excuse to convict him.

By then, the civil officials would be powerless to resist, and the military generals would have eliminated the Ye family, who were the biggest threat to them, so the rest would naturally obey his orders.

"This Ji Shihan is so vicious and scheming!"

Ye Xi also agreed very much: "So His Highness said that after the news spreads, our family will pretend to send troops, and I will turn back halfway and secretly lead the troops to an ambush at the White Horse Temple. Father will go directly to Junan Pass. When the time comes, the Nanman Prince will join forces with father to completely eliminate Naluhan."

This can be said to be taking advantage of the opponent's strategy, taking advantage of the situation, concealing the truth from the public, and killing two birds with one stone!

Although Ye Xiurong was a veteran of the battlefield and well versed in military tactics, he couldn't help but admire Qi Zhaomian's deep thoughts.

"If our Princess were on the battlefield, she would surely be a master military strategist."

He is more strategic than the late emperor and more courageous and resolute than the late empress. He truly combines the strengths of both husband and wife, and is worthy of being able to hold on for so many years in such a turbulent capital city.

Although the lady felt sorry for Ye Lang, she also hated his foolish behavior. She sighed for a long time, but said nothing in the end.

Anything small could be forgiven, except treason, which was absolutely intolerable in a military family. Ye Lang was already an adult, and since he had dared to make such a decision, he must bear the consequences of it.