174: Chapter 174 The Mastermind: Ye Qingzhou

Under the flagpole in the plaza, Miao Manman and a group of White Clothing Society members were also anxiously sending messages and making calls.

Even though she didn't care about the growing crowd of onlookers, she knew the Wei Family was powerful and someone would soon come to intervene.

Furthermore, Ye Qingzhou was late in arriving, making it difficult for her to maintain control of the situation; she had to seek reinforcements immediately.

And that bastard Tang Long, where on earth did he run off to?

Why won't he answer his phone!

Soon, Jiang Xiaolan squeezed through the crowd. She approached, looked up, and asked Miao Manman in a low voice.

"Senior, how did it end up like this?"

Miao Manman explained quickly, "It's Qingzhou's intention; he said he wanted to quell Tang Long's anger."

"This will cause big trouble. Where is President Ye?"

"He is still handling the matter of Tang Long's enrollment."

Jiang Xiaolan hurriedly called home, but no one answered, so she could only stand with Miao Manman.

Not long after, the sound of sirens rang out from afar and rapidly approached.

Both Miao Manman and Jiang Xiaolan had grim expressions, silently cursing their luck.

A convoy of four Jingan Division vehicles drove into the campus. After stopping, over a dozen Jingan Officers poured out and quickly pushed through the crowd.

"Everyone move back! The Jingan Division is conducting an investigation!"

"Get the student down from up there first!"

Miao Manman waved her hand, and Jiang Yan, Nie Yu, and other White Clothing Society members immediately stepped forward to block them.

The leading Jingan Officer shouted, "What are you all doing!"

"This officer is Wei Baoguo, Chief of the South Song District Branch of the Song City Jingan Division!"

"I am now officially warning you all: do not obstruct this investigation! Move back!"

"Who is in charge here! Where are your school leaders!"

"If you do not cooperate, you will bear the consequences. Prepare police equipment!"

The group of Jingan Officers drew their firearms. Although they were non-lethal stun guns, the situation would change completely if they fired, so Miao Manman had to step forward.

"Jingan Officer, this is just an internal campus dispute; there is no need for the Jingan Division to intervene. We can handle it ourselves, so please return."

"Internal affairs? Bullshit!"

"This bureau received a report that a student at the First Specialized Academy has been subjected to intentional injury and abuse. We are now responding to the call according to the law! Furthermore, this officer has witnessed it personally, and the circumstances are completely verified!"

"This is now a public security and criminal case. All citizens of Song City, including you students of the First Specialized Academy, must cooperate unconditionally! The student on the flagpole must also receive medical treatment immediately!"

"I am giving you one last minute! If you continue to obstruct the investigation, you will all become suspects!"

When Wei Baoguo shouted this, some members of the White Clothing Society could not help but waver.

Becoming a suspect and having a criminal record would have a huge impact on their future.

Although the White Clothing Society was special and their President and Vice President had prominent backgrounds, they themselves did not have such deep connections.

Just then, a loud, resonant voice came from outside the crowd.

"Who is a suspect can only be determined after investigation and interrogation. You can't just go around labeling people indiscriminately, can you?"

"If we are talking about crimes, I think the person on the flagpole is the real criminal; he is suspected of hiring someone to commit murder."

"Chief Wei, surely your Jingan Division isn't completely ignorant of this?"

Wei Baoguo turned his head abruptly to see Ye Qingzhou walking over slowly with his hands behind his back.

"Who are you? What authority do you have to question this officer?"

"My name is Ye Qingzhou, just an ordinary student in Class 1, Year 3 of the First Specialized Academy."

Upon hearing this name, Wei Baoguo could not help but gasp.

The surname Ye was the imperial surname. There were not many people with the surname Ye in Song City, and even if he didn't know this Ye Qingzhou personally, he had long heard of him.

An ordinary student? This was the second son of the Duke of Huaicheng, who also served as the Minister of the Imperial Household, Ye Baiyan.

If he was the one targeting Wei Lin, things would become complicated.

Ye Qingzhou stepping forward made him hesitate for a moment, and he could only call immediately to ask for instructions.

The Wei Family had already received the news.

In the hall of the Wei Family, the head of the family, Wei Yuan, was sitting on the central chair with an expressionless face.

One chair away on his right, 2nd Division Commander Wei Jun's face was extremely gloomy.

A few seconds later, Wei Zhuang strode in hurriedly. He slammed his hat onto the table, picked up a cup, took a sip of water, and then said loudly.

"Big brother, third brother, the matter has basically been cleared up."

"The root of it lies with a person named Tang Long, the kid I caught last time."

"It is said that he passed the Heaven's Legacy Trial last night and obtained a Wuque Method. Now, people from the Imperial Academy, the military, and The Sect all want to obtain this cultivation method."

"He is hoarding it for leverage. So he used this to set a trap for A-Lin."

"The key is the person behind him, that black hand reaching toward the Wei Family, has revealed its true form; it is Ye Baiyan's second son, Ye Qingzhou!"

"I was wondering why so many strange things happened recently; it turns out that some people from Huaidu are eyeing us."

"Fourth sister has already sent word: no matter what, she supports us!"

"How shall we counterattack now? Big brother, you give the word!"

Wei Yuan remained silent for a few seconds before slowly saying, "Someone is targeting the Wei Family; there is no doubt about that. But this matter is also because Wei Lin is too arrogant. Third brother, this son of yours really doesn't let one have any peace of mind."

2nd Division Commander Wei Jun bowed his head slightly, "Yes, big brother."

Wei Zhuang became anxious immediately, "Big brother, what is the use of lecturing third brother now!"

"Wei Lin is still hanging on the flagpole, and his hands and feet have been broken. We must act immediately and stand united against outsiders!"

"If you ask me, we should just grab Ye Qingzhou, break his hands and feet, and throw him back to Huaidu!"

"Our Wei Family has been too kind for too long; now anyone dares to bare their fangs at us."

"What's the rush!" Wei Yuan scolded with a dark face. "We must counterattack, but we must also use strategy. If we break ties with Huaidu now and cause a major incident, will my brother-in-law really stand in front of us?"

Wei Zhuang was still indignant. "Hmph! The old man was muddled back then to pick such a spineless coward. If you ask me, we should just do it ourselves. With the current situation, what would happen if we just raised our banner and declared independence?"

"Nonsense! Do you think the Imperial Court is useless? Was Guan Tai's strength weak back then? And what was the result? It doesn't matter if you say it at home, but keep your mouth shut when you go out!"

"I..."

"Ye Qingzhou certainly cannot be touched right now. However, that Miao Manman who committed the violent act might not be untouchable. There is solid evidence of intentional injury; no one can refute that."

"That girl is the granddaughter of Miao Yulin and also Ye Qingzhou's fiancée. Arresting her will be a slap in the face to Ye Qingzhou, and people in the military will surely be dissatisfied with him. We can sell the military a favor later, but he, surnamed Ye, will have to pay a price."

"Fifth brother, you go. Rescue Wei Lin first, but you must have a sense of proportion; you absolutely cannot leave any handle for others to use against us."

Wei Zhuang nodded, stood up, patted 2nd Division Commander Wei Jun on the shoulder, and left quickly.

The second convoy of the Jingan Division, consisting of over twenty vehicles, headed toward the First Specialized Academy in a grand, imposing manner.