Although Wei Zixu shows no regard for kinship and acts purely on personal whim, it doesn't mean he is oblivious to consequences, nor does it imply he would gamble with his own life.
Otherwise, back then on the matter of the Ninth, Wei Zixu would have already taken out Lin Qingyun.
Now, even though Wei Zixu is on Ye Xunhuan's side, if Ye Xunhuan were to want to kill Yan Qingdi, Wei Zixu would definitely not play along.
He finds Ye Xunhuan agreeable, but that doesn't mean he's willing to accompany him to certain doom.
Ye Xunhuan could never have dreamed that the Yan family could have connections with the Protectors of Huaxia.
It seems that if he wants to kill Yan Qingdi, he really must think it over carefully, otherwise, it might truly bring serious trouble.
One should know that the Protectors of Huaxia, even Olivia shudders at their mention. If they were to target you...
Ye Xunhuan doesn't think he's more formidable than Olivia. If even Olivia is wary, then he, Ye Xunhuan, certainly is too!
After all, he doesn't want to die either.
"Listen to my advice: crippling him is enough; under no circumstances should you kill!" Wei Zixu earnestly advised, "Killing leaves no room for maneuver; sparing him allows for negotiation!"
"After all, it was Yan Qingdi who plotted against you and your wife first. If you act, as long as you don't kill, the Yan family has little to say, and you still have the Qin family behind you!"
Ye Xunhuan remained silent, falling into deep contemplation.
After what seemed like a long time, Ye Xunhuan let out a deep sigh and said, "Thank you for telling me all this, but would the Protectors act over such a trifling matter as Yan Qingdi?"
"The Protectors wouldn't, but the Yan family would. If you get into a fight with the Yan family, what do you think?" Wei Zixu gently said, "I bet you don't know, Yan Qingdi is a distinguished figure in this generation of the Yan family. He's someone they heavily cultivate. Killing him would be like cutting off a limb of the Yan family. If they didn't come at you, I'd be damned if I'd believe it!"
In the grand power dynamics of the capital, and the place that scions hold within those family hierarchies, Wei Zixu understands far more than Ye Xunhuan.
And he also knows just how seriously these great families take their dignity.
Never mind the importance Yan Qingdi holds within the Yan family, even if he wasn't important, killing him would be a slap in the face for them!
And everyone can see that.
Would the Yan family not retaliate against this slap?
"Then when that time comes, the Protectors will still stand idly by?" Wei Zixu took a deep breath and said, "Or do you think the Yan family wouldn't seek out the Protectors to uphold justice?"
"Besides, the Yan family is on good terms with several ancient martial sects. Brother, don't cause yourself unnecessary trouble." Wei Zixu spoke with heartfelt concern.
Ye Xunhuan once again fell into silence.
Wei Zixu was not without reason. If he really killed Yan Qingdi, the Yan family would certainly not let it rest.
The Lin family is a perfect example.
But if he doesn't kill Yan Qingdi, would Yan Qingdi spare him?
Seeing Ye Xunhuan's silence, Wei Zixu spoke again: "In all these years, you're the only person I've met who matches my temperament. I don't want you to fall early."
"Think it over carefully, weigh the importance yourself!" Wei Zixu reached out, gently patting Ye Xunhuan's shoulder and said, "Alright, I'm off now. If you get any news on Yan Qingdi, let me know, and we'll deal with that bastard together!"
With those words, Wei Zixu turned and left.
After Wei Zixu left, Qiu Ruoxi couldn't help but ask, "Xunhuan, what are the Protectors?"
The conversation between Wei Zixu and Ye Xunhuan was like reading a cryptic book to Qiu Ruoxi. She couldn't understand a thing.
But she did pick up that everything they discussed revolved around the Protectors.
And even Wei Zixu, as well as the Wei and Qin families, seemed to hold them in great regard.
Upon hearing Qiu Ruoxi's inquiry, Ye Xunhuan slowly came back to his senses: "It's nothing, just a rather powerful group. Frustrating, really!"
Ye Xunhuan didn't tell Qiu Ruoxi the real role of the Protectors.
It's not that he didn't want to say, but rather, knowing too much isn't always a good thing.
And if Qiu Ruoxi knew how terrifying the Protectors are, she would certainly spare no effort to stop him from clashing with Yan Qingdi.
After all, this concerns life and death.
Although Qiu Ruoxi knew Ye Xunhuan wasn't being entirely honest, she didn't press further.
Because she could see that Ye Xunhuan didn't want to elaborate.
As night quietly descended, in the villa at Tingxiang Waterside Pavilion, Qiu Ruoxi headed upstairs after dinner.
Since Wang Zilin had already started school, only Ye Xunhuan and Wang Ma were left downstairs.
After Qiu Ruoxi went upstairs, Wang Ma couldn't hold back and asked Ye Xunhuan, "Son-in-law, I saw on the news that Miss's company had a deadly online shopping incident, what's that about..."
Wang Ma had wanted to ask Qiu Ruoxi earlier, but seeing the grim expression on her face, she swallowed her words.
Now that Qiu Ruoxi was upstairs, Wang Ma couldn't help but inquire with Ye Xunhuan.
"It's nothing!" Ye Xunhuan said softly, "Someone's framing Ruoxi. The news will clarify tomorrow, and everything will be alright."
Hearing Ye Xunhuan's reassuring words, Wang Ma finally calmed her worried heart, letting out a sigh of relief, "These people are truly ruthless, using such methods for competition..."
Ye Xunhuan chuckled, "In a vast world, you find all sorts of birds; it's not surprising!"
"Wang Ma, don't worry about it, it'll be sorted by tomorrow!"
"That's good!" Wang Ma said, looking at Ye Xunhuan, "Son-in-law, I know you're no ordinary person, but at a time , please do support Miss..."
"Then son-in-law, maybe you should check on Miss upstairs. I'm sure she's feeling down, so you should comfort her."
"Wang Ma, you should also get some rest!"
With that, Ye Xunhuan stood up and headed upstairs.
Meanwhile, in a restaurant in Jiangzhong City!
Xu Mingzhe and Yan Qingdi sat by a window, their expressions incredibly calm, and the atmosphere was relaxed, unlike adversaries at all.
As if Xu Mingzhe and Qiu Ruoxi hadn't conspired against Yan Qingdi together before!
Xu Mingzhe held a glass of red wine, gently swirling it, a smile on his face, "Young Master Yan, I quite admire you, daring to come to me at this time!"
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
"From the intel I received, you're on the run, aren't you?" Xu Mingzhe casually said, "And the deadly online shopping incident was also your doing, right?"
"Aren't you afraid I'll tell Ye Xunhuan?" Xu Mingzhe sipped his wine, "That'd be the end of you!"
"That's hard to say." Xu Mingzhe's lips curled up slightly, showing a charming smile, "After all, if you fall, my position in Jiangzhong City will only solidify, so why would I let you remain here?"
"Moreover, you're also after Qiu Ruoxi!"
"Rather than keeping you, I'd rather wipe you out." Xu Mingzhe chuckled, "Young Master Yan, don't you think I'm right?"