Chapter 143 The Reversal Appears

"I truly never imagined, Ye Tianlin, that you would also have a day like this?"

"Previously, you went around loudly claiming to be the master of the Imperial Capital Consortium. I wonder how you plan to explain yourself now?"

"A puppet is, after all, just a puppet. Dreaming of ascending to the heavens in a single step is nothing more than an absolute fantasy!"

Seeing Ye Tianlin approach, Elder Ye did not hesitate for a moment, immediately mocking him with a sarcastic tone and a deeply gratified, gloating smile.

Because of the various twists and turns that had led to Ye Tiancheng's tragic death, Elder Ye was fully determined to thoroughly wash away this deep, humiliating blood feud today!

Following Elder Ye's remarks, the surrounding members of the aristocratic family also spoke up one after another. Their words were exceptionally harsh, making them wish they could tear Ye Tianlin into a thousand pieces.

The Matriarch leaned on her cane, her cold expression tinged with a trace of complacency. She pressed her hand downward to quiet the noisy crowd once again.

When the surroundings finally fell silent, the Matriarch rose leisurely and said, "Ye Tianlin, do not attempt to plead guilty before me. No matter what you do now, I will not give you any chance, because you are the disgrace of the Ye family."

Sensing that the situation was turning perilous and unable to maintain her composure any longer, Jiang Yingxia rushed out from the corner. She directly stood in front of Ye Tianlin and pleaded, "Matriarch, since Tianlin has come to admit his mistake, I beg you to show mercy. Consider it a plea from me, your daughter-in-law!"

Elder Ye put on a hypocritical front and rebuked, "Jiang Yingxia, I believe you know the family rules of the Ye family better than anyone. What Ye Tianlin has done has already crossed the family's bottom line. How can he be easily forgiven?"

Jiang Yingxia said anxiously, "If this matter requires a life to account for it, then take my life in exchange for Tianlin's."

"I am willing to bear all the consequences in Tianlin's place. I only ask the Matriarch to show mercy."

"Even if you have no regard for my feelings, you should at least consider the spirit of Tianlin's father in heaven and not sever the family line with your own hands!"

However, even after Jiang Yingxia finished speaking, the Matriarch remained completely unmoved, rejecting her outright: "Do not play the emotional card here, bringing shame to the deceased in the netherworld. It is time for this farce to end!"

Seeing this posture, the three senior elders led by Elder Ye felt an instant wave of ecstasy, feeling deeply refreshed from head to toe. They immediately waved their hands to signal their men to surround them completely!

Like a madwoman, Jiang Yingxia pulled a sharp dagger from her clothes and frantically brandished it at the surrounding faces, her voice trembling: "If any of you dare to come a single step closer, I will drag you down with me! If Tianlin cannot live, I would rather die right here!"

The Matriarch slammed her cane heavily against the ground and raged, "Jiang Yingxia, you are out of your mind!"

"Matriarch, you have never cared about the feelings of others in anything you do. As long as you are satisfied, that has always been enough. I finally understand this time—you are even colder than an outsider. To protect your authority within the Ye family, you wouldn't even hesitate to kill. Why should I still listen to you?" Jiang Yingxia's eyes reddened, and on the spot, she severed ties, clutching her dagger.

Veins bulged on the Matriarch's forehead as she flew into a furious rage, cursing, "Since you mother and son insist on seeking death, I will grant your wish today and let you accompany each other on the road to the underworld!"

With that, the Matriarch waved her cane, signaling the attack.

The figures surrounding them did not hesitate for a split second and moved as one.

Right at that moment—

"Just try touching a single hair on my mother's head!" Ye Tianlin stepped forward, unleashing a sudden thunderous strike. With a few effortless slaps, he easily knocked the men flat onto the ground, unable to even crawl back up.

This sudden turn of events left everyone present completely stunned.

Before anyone could react, Ye Tianlin snatched the dagger right out of Jiang Yingxia's hand, holding it as he said, "Mom, you don't need to be so impulsive, because things are not what you think they are. I didn't come here to admit any mistakes today!"

"What? You aren't here to apologize?" Jiang Yingxia asked, dumbfounded.

Elder Ye sneered contemptuously, "If you aren't here to apologize, what did you come here for? Could it be that the Imperial Capital Consortium is actually going to protect your life, thinking you are more important than the Ye family?"

"It's already to this extent, and you still dare to be so stubborn?" The Matriarch glared fiercely, her eyes looking as though she could devour someone alive.

Unflustered and calm, Ye Tianlin slowly raised a piece of official notice in his hand, pointed at the contents, and said, "I advise you all to take a good look first and see what attitude the Imperial Capital Consortium actually holds!"

Finally, at this critical juncture, all eyes simultaneously fell upon the official notice stamped by the Imperial Capital Consortium.

Elder Ye and the other two senior elders quickly stepped forward, staring intently at the contents of the document.

Upon reading through the text, Elder Ye sucked in a breath of cold air, terrified beyond comprehension. His scalp tingled, and he nearly popped his eyeballs right out of their sockets.

The other two senior elders were also struck with immense shock, instantly turning to stone!

The Matriarch was positioned further back and could not see the specific details clearly, so she hurriedly asked, "What exactly does this notice from the Imperial Capital Consortium say?"