Old Master Ye kicked the ball to Tang Xiaomin.
The Tang family was at a disadvantage compared to the Ye family and the Nangong family.
Whether it was weighing the pros and cons or saving face for the Nangong family, Tang Xiaomin chose reconciliation as the best option at this moment.
She assumed Old Master Ye thought he had her figured out.
But today, everyone was likely to be disappointed.
Even if she reconciled with the Nangong family today, they might still hold a grudge against her in the future.
After all, she had already invited a fatal disaster without even provoking them.
Especially now that things had come to a head.
Then she might as well offend them thoroughly.
Tang Xiaomin glanced coldly at Nangong Bo and said with a blank expression.
"When I was being chased by thirty people, no one told those thirty people to show me mercy."
"Regardless of whether Nangong Shanshan is dealt with today, this debt will be settled between me, Tang Xiaomin, and the Nangong family after today."
As soon as Tang Xiaomin said this, Old Master Ye's expression changed immediately.
This girl was usually willful, but she wasn't oblivious to the situation.
Why was she so stubborn today?
The bodyguards outside were still "whipping the corpse." Nangong Bo was anxious, and said in a very serious and angry tone. Sudan Novel Network
"Old Master Ye, are you really going to beat my daughter to death for Tang Xiaomin?"
"If my daughter dies, from now on, the Nangong family and the Ye family will be enemies."
To make an enemy of the Nangong family for the sake of one Tang Xiaomin.
Old Master Ye weighed the importance of the matter.
His heart sank, and he gave a look to Butler Ye beside him.
Butler Ye shouted outside the door, "Stop."
Only then did Nangong Bo breathe a sigh of relief, looking relieved.
However.
Before he could recover, Ye Fengxing's voice made him angry again.
"Don't stop."
Ye Fengxing said in an undeniable tone.
If he didn't show some resolve as a fiancé today,
And couldn't even support his own fiancée,
Then his future path would be long and difficult.
Ye Fengxing's words shocked everyone present.
Nangong Bo said, "Young Master Ye, could it be that you really want to become enemies with my Nangong family for the sake of a mere girl?"
Ye Fengxing's expression was full of determination.
"I dislike being threatened the most, Nangong Bo, now, you are the one who wants to become enemies with me, Ye Fengxing, for Nangong Shanshan."
He hadn't implicated the entire Nangong family, and only targeting Nangong Shanshan was already very humane.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Bo's mind buzzed.
Ye Fengxing's stance was clear: he intended to seek revenge for Tang Xiaomin to the end.
But that was his daughter.
How could he bear to watch Nangong Shanshan die like this?
Just as a conflict was about to erupt, Old Master Ye spoke.
"Xiaomin, you're fine now, why don't we let this matter go?"
"Afterwards, I believe the Nangong family will offer you appropriate compensation. What do you think?"
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With the matter reaching this point,
In their eyes, her importance was clear.
They thought she was just a fool who would shut up for a little benefit.
Tang Xiaomin smiled.
"My personal grievances are my own to settle privately."
"Today, I'm not here to discuss grievances with the Nangong family, I'm here to break off the engagement."
Saying that, Tang Xiaomin personally placed the betrothal letter and gifts on the table next to Old Master Ye.
Ye Fengxing grabbed Tang Xiaomin's arm, glaring at her with extreme anger.
As if threatening her.
However.
Tang Xiaomin was not to be outdone, and slowly pulled away Ye Fengxing's hand.
Her gaze was very firm.
Then, unhurriedly, she said.
"Thank you, Grandpa Ye, for your kindness in arranging our engagement based on our parents' wishes from many years ago."
"However, I truly cannot accept this arranged marriage."
"Today, I, Tang Xiaomin, return the betrothal letter and gifts in full. Let this engagement be canceled."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Ye's expression turned very grim.
He was even displeased with Tang Xiaomin.
He thought it was because of the Nangong Shanshan incident that Tang Xiaomin was uncomfortable with this outcome.
Therefore, she impulsively wanted to break off the engagement.
It had been many years since anyone dared to refuse the Ye family like this.
First, it was that person surnamed Yan causing trouble.
Now, it was Tang Xiaomin breaking off the engagement.
This made Ye Fengxing's reputation, and the Ye family's prestige, a laughingstock.
Even for the sake of the Ye family's reputation, this matter could absolutely not be compromised.
Old Master Ye said coldly, "The Ye family's engagements are not child's play. They cannot be dismissed with a few words from you."
Hearing this, Tang Xiaomin furrowed her brows slightly.
"Grandpa Ye, you are an elder, and I respect you."
"But for the Ye family to impose an arranged marriage like this, and force it upon me against my will, it's a bit like bullying with power."
Looking at Tang Xiaomin, who was only twenty years old and still had a somewhat naive aura.
Let alone the Tang family having some wealth.
Even a prominent family like the Nangong family had to remain humble in front of the Ye family.
Nangong Shanshan was being beaten to death, and Nangong Bo only dared to watch and negotiate verbally.
However.
Tang Xiaomin stood there, the unyielding and unpretentious look in her bright eyes.
Made her small figure appear incredibly powerful.
At this moment, whether she was fearlessly ignorant,
Her courage was extraordinary.
Old Master Ye leaned on his cane and slowly stood up.
He didn't look at Tang Xiaomin but at Nangong Bo, who was not far away.
"Take Shanshan and go back."
Nangong Bo was immediately delighted and did not forget to say gratefully, "Thank you, Old Master Ye, for your consideration."
Then, without daring to delay,
He left the Ye family with the half-dead Nangong Shanshan, accompanied by two bodyguards.
After they left, Old Master Ye looked at Tang Xiaomin and said in a deep voice.
"You are still young and haven't considered many things thoroughly. I won't hold it against you."
"I don't want this kind of thing to happen again."
Old Master Ye's attitude was the same as Ye Fengxing's.
Since that was the case, there was no need for her to respect him anymore.
"The reason your Ye family values me is simply because I am a tool, am I right?"
As soon as Tang Xiaomin said this, Ye Fengxing and Old Master Ye's expressions immediately turned grim.
Ye Fengxing hadn't expected Tang Xiaomin to know this.
No wonder she was becoming more and more distant to him.
Old Master Ye said coldly, "Being able to marry into the Ye family is your good fortune. No matter what you are, as long as you marry Fengxing, you will be the young madam of the Ye family."
"In the future, the Ye family will be fully entrusted to you and Fengxing to manage."
"I advise you not to narrow your path. Marrying Fengxing well is the best choice for you."
It seemed that there was no reasoning with her.