Nan Yutie did not recognize Ye Kunlun, but the fact that he could sit at the same table as Changsun Changkong and others indicated his extraordinary status.
He was somewhat surprised that Huang Huahu's words had angered Ye Kunlun.
Seeing Ye Kunlun's displeasure, Huang Huahu secretly mused, "In front of so many people, I doubt he would dare do anything to me!"
With that thought, Huang Huahu replied to Nan Yutie, "Steward Nan, you see, I merely spoke the truth, and he is already threatening me."
Ye Kunlun's brow furrowed. Huang Huahu truly believed he wouldn't dare to do anything.
As soon as Huang Huahu finished speaking, Ye Kunlun raised his teacup and splashed the scalding tea directly onto his face.
"Ah!"
Huang Huahu yelped in pain from the burn.
"Oh, I'm truly sorry," Ye Kunlun said calmly. "My hands were shaking a bit. Patriarch Huang shouldn't mind, should he?"
"Ye Kunlun, you are too presumptuous!" Huang Huahu was furious, unable to believe Ye Kunlun would dare to be so disrespectful to him in front of everyone.
However, this played right into his hands, as it was a plan agreed upon with Feng Zhan to provoke Ye Kunlun.
This would then give him a reason to make a move against Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun was indeed enraged, but he also suffered, as his old face was already covered in blisters from the scalding tea.
"I see you truly don't regard the esteemed families and numerous masters of the capital with any respect!!"
Huang Huahu directly pointed at Ye Kunlun's nose and began to scold him.
"Huang Huahu, please speak more respectfully to my fiancé!" Tang Zhuozhuo glared at Huang Huahu with her beautiful eyes.
As the eldest daughter of the Tang family, she had the standing to address Huang Huahu in such a manner.
"Miss Tang, this person is truly outrageously arrogant and looks down on everyone. We must teach him a lesson today!"
With that, Huang Huahu shouted towards the door, "Guards, bring this person back to the Ministry of Justice and investigate him thoroughly!"
At these words, a ripple of shock went through the crowd.
Huang Huahu, being in charge of the Ministry of Justice, had clearly come prepared to deal with Ye Kunlun today.
Many onlookers wore expressions of amusement, eager to see how Ye Kunlun would extricate himself from this situation.
More than a dozen people in Ministry of Justice uniforms barged in and surrounded Ye Kunlun's table.
Ye Kunlun remained composed and poured himself another cup of tea.
Nan Yutie, who was nearby, showed a flicker of surprise and admiration upon hearing the name "Ye Kunlun."
As the guards closed in, Nan Yutie recovered his senses and addressed Huang Huahu, "Patriarch Huang, today is a joyous occasion for our Supreme Alliance's branch. Could you, for my sake, refrain from pursuing this matter with Young Master Ye?"
Huang Huahu raised an eyebrow, surprised that Nan Yutie, whom Ye Kunlun seemingly had no prior acquaintance with, would intercede on his behalf.
Ye Kunlun glanced up at Nan Yutie, unexpectedly finding someone other than Tang Zhuozhuo stepping forward to defend him.
Huang Huahu appeared somewhat hesitant, casting a look at Feng Zhan.
Feng Zhan smiled and turned to Ye Kunlun, "Ye Kunlun, as long as you apologize to Patriarch Huang, I believe Patriarch Huang will overlook what just happened."
"What business is it of yours!"
Ye Kunlun gave Feng Zhan an unfriendly look.
He wasn't foolish; he had already seen that Feng Zhan and Huang Huahu were in cahoots.
Furthermore, Wang You had sent him a secret message, informing him that Feng Zhan had met with Changsun Changkong.
Therefore, Changsun Changkong, Feng Zhan, and Huang Huahu were all birds of a feather.
Given this, why should he show them any courtesy?
Seeing this, Feng Zhan said to Nan Yutie, "Steward Nan, as you can see, this person is truly unreasonable..."
"Take him back to the Ministry of Justice!"
Huang Huahu made his decision and gave the order.
"Anyone who dares to touch him is declaring war on our Tang family!"
Tang Zhuozhuo's powerful declaration utterly stunned the dozen or so Ministry of Justice officers.
Huang Huahu, seeing this, said coldly, "Although the Tang family is one of the seven great families, they must still abide by the laws established by the Ministry of Justice. Are you, Miss Tang, going to openly shield this person in front of everyone?"
"Even if Miss Tang does not consider herself, she should consider the reputation of the Tang family and the seven great families."
Tang Zhuozhuo, hearing Huang Huahu's pointed words, chuckled, "Huang Huahu, you seem to have forgotten that our Tang family has killed tigers."
At these words, Huang Huahu's face turned ashen!
Twenty years ago, Huang Huahu's father had brought a fierce tiger back from Northeast China and tamed it as his mount.
However, one day, it had offended the elder master of the Tang family, who had personally slain it and skinned it!
At that time, the Huang family had not dared to utter a single word of protest.
This event had become a legend in the capital, but it had also remained a source of shame for the Huang family for many years.
"That tiger skin is still laid out on my grandmother's bed!"
Tang Zhuozhuo, ignoring Huang Huahu's expression, continued with a smile.
"Times have changed, Miss Tang. You should be careful with your words."
Huang Huahu snorted coldly and provocatively asked, "What if I insist on taking him back to the Ministry of Justice?"
Huang Huahu believed that in front of Changsun Changkong and the many noble families and dignitaries of the capital, Tang Zhuozhuo would not be able to stop him.
After all, he was merely trying to cause some trouble for Ye Kunlun and had no intention of resolving the matter himself.
Tang Zhuozhuo was about to speak again when Ye Kunlun raised his hand and splashed a second cup of water onto Huang Huahu's face.
Even though Huang Huahu had been mentally prepared, Ye Kunlun's speed was too great, and he couldn't dodge it.
Ahhh!
The second cup of water had just been poured from the kettle and was scalding hot. After today, Huang Huahu would likely be scarred.
Nan Yutie found it both amusing and exasperating. Even if he had intended to speak a word or two on Ye Kunlun's behalf, it was no longer possible.
As Huang Huahu had said, Ye Kunlun's actions were indeed unconventional and extremely arrogant!
"Huang Huahu, your men cannot take me away," Ye Kunlun said calmly, looking at the pained Huang Huahu and smiling. "Aren't you just trying to deliberately provoke me so you can make a fuss about it?"
"You've achieved your goal. Is it time for Feng Zhan to make a move next?"
A sneer flickered across Ye Kunlun's lips.
"Attack!" Huang Huahu finally lost his temper.
The Ministry of Justice personnel reached out to grab Ye Kunlun.
Bang bang bang—
Before a dozen of them could even comprehend what was happening, they were struck by an invisible force and sent flying backward, overturning several tables.
The scene immediately descended into chaos and disarray.
Today was the grand occasion for the Supreme Alliance's branch, yet Ye Kunlun had disrupted their celebration.
Ma Guotao's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Ye Kunlun, even as Miss Tang's fiancé, aren't your actions showing a complete disregard for my Supreme Alliance?"
"If you don't provide us with an explanation today, we will make sure you regret it!"
Nan Yutie frowned. While it was understandable for Ma Guotao to step forward, his attitude towards Ye Kunlun was problematic.
He glanced deeply at Ma Guotao, then at the expressions of Huang Huahu and Feng Zhan, and the situation became clear to him.
Today, though it was the grand celebration of the Supreme Alliance's branch, it was also a Hongmen Banquet aimed at Ye Kunlun.
A trace of anger and helplessness flickered in his eyes.
He, the esteemed steward of the capital branch, had been kept in the dark by Ma Guotao!
"An explanation?"
Ye Kunlun looked at Ma Guotao coldly, as if he had heard the most amusing joke.