The Rebirth Of The Strongest Female Emperor
Retaliation (3)

Chapter 60: Revenge (3)

As soon as Ye Qingtang said those words, the Great Elder was startled for a moment.

“If you intend to investigate, you should start with the Qin Luo Pavilion. Most likely, you can uncover the mastermind there, do you think? ” Ye Qingtang stared straight at the Great Elder with a grin on his face.

Right now, the Great Elder's face looked grim.

He never expected Ye Qingtang to find any clues about those assassins. Even if they suddenly turned against him, the Great Elder was unable to face them head-on.

Anyways….

He was the one who had hired their services to begin with.

Although the murder failed, if rumors about him hiring the killer spread, his reputation would plummet and all his machinations would easily arouse suspicion from the public.

The Great Elder's face became wrinkled with anxiety when he realized the risk. Thinking of this case was very unwise and therefore, although he was still bothered by Ye Qingtang's findings, he could only be calm, saying: “Because you have witnessed that, he said, I'll send people to investigate. If it really was them, I would make sure they silenced the mastermind.”

The Great Elder sighed deeply before he committed to following up on the investigation personally.

Because he could never allow Ye Ling or the Second Elder to conduct an investigation otherwise.

"Then, before you see the truth, the Second Elder will not be guilty." Ye Qingtang had a beaming smile on his face as he foiled the Great Elder's plan straight into his face.

The Great Elder now looked like someone who had eaten the dirt.

Failing to get rid of Ye Ling yesterday was already a huge mistake. Letting Ye Qingtang discover the identity of those assassins; accidentally thwarting his plan to trap the Second Elder today, was tantamount to rubbing salt into his wounds….

"Since you don't mind, let's go back now." Ye Qingtang maintained his smile as he enjoyed the agony of the Great Elder with a mischievous gleam in his eyes.

The Great Elder snorted in return and without a word, he turned around to board his carriage.

With the departure of the Great Elder, the Second Elder who had remained silent all this time finally spoke up.

"Tang Tang, long time no see. You have really changed, and become better. Now, your father and I can finally stop worrying about you.” The Second Elder looked at Ye Qingtang kindly. She and Ye Ling had always been worried about Ye Qingtang's fearful nature, as it would definitely hinder her duties as the head of the household in the future.

But now, it seems like they are being overprotective.

“Father has arranged the best liquor, prepare to celebrate your return. Let's go home and we can have a drink and chat on the way back. ” Ye Qingtang suggested as he looked at the Second Elder with warmth in his eyes.

In his past life, despite his meek and timid nature, the Second Elder had always stood up and protected him. He could be considered a close relative, and now that his life was saved, Ye Qingtang could finally free one of his deepest regrets.

"good. It's been too long. I can finally drink as much.” The Second Elder laughed cheerfully as he voiced his enthusiasm.

With that decision, Ye Qingtang, Ye Ling and the Second Elder boarded the same carriage and returned home.

While the carriage glided swiftly along the way, they shared recent events in the household and although the Second Elder was injured, his injuries did not stop him from enjoying his drink.

But when he learned that Duan Tianrao had cancelled his engagement to Ye Qingtang to be with Ye Xun, his face clouded in an instant.

Seriate...