When Jiang Li saw the tea bowl being smashed, he immediately gave an order. His voice was low but revealed unquestionable majesty.

“Come here, arrest this thief who dared to murder the future head of the family!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the side door of the meeting hall opened quietly.

Two Jinyiwei secret agents disguised as Lin family guards walked in quickly like ghosts.

They are agile and their steps are light and quick.

Although the two men were wearing the same uniforms as the Lin family guards, their eyes revealed the sharpness and coldness unique to the Jinyiwei.

As soon as they entered the meeting hall, the two Jinyiwei secret agents locked their eyes on Lin Xiucheng who was immersed in shock.

Then they pounced on Lin Xiucheng without hesitation like cheetahs hunting their prey.

One of them flashed and quickly went behind Lin Xiucheng.

He stretched out his hands as powerful as eagle claws, trying to lock Lin Xiucheng’s arms tightly.

The other person rushed forward from the front, aiming directly at Lin Xiucheng’s shoulder, trying to subdue him in one fell swoop.

The whole process was done in one go with seamless coordination.

One can’t help but marvel at their well-trained skills and efficient actions.

At this moment, Lin Xiucheng was still in shock about his tea bowl being knocked away. Faced with this sudden attack, he had no time to make any effective resistance.

He could only allow two Jinyiwei secret agents to press him to the cold ground.

Seeing that the situation had been effectively controlled, Lin De spoke up and said, “Now our Jiangnan Lin family has reached a critical juncture of life and death. If we cannot unite as one, I am afraid we will be doomed.

Now I have bad news and good news to share with you all.”

Having said that, Lind slowly stretched out his hand and gently placed his fingers on the edge of the tea bowl on the coffee table.

The tea bowl has a delicate texture and a warm luster.

Then Lind held the tea bowl close to his mouth and gently blew away the few tea leaves floating on the surface.

The tea leaves stretched out their bodies, as if dancing leisurely in the tea soup.

Then he tilted his head slightly and took a sip of the “Taiping Houkui” in the tea bowl.

As the tea takes a sip, the fragrance instantly spreads in your mouth.

With a hint of sweetness, it slowly slides down the throat.

An imperceptible look of satisfaction emerged on Linde’s face, as if this sip of tea could make him temporarily forget the chaos and crisis his family was facing.

However, behind Lind’s lowered eyes, there was a complex mind that was difficult for others to see.

This brief silence made the atmosphere in the meeting hall even more depressing.

Seeing this, Lin Hongyi quickly asked, “Master Lin, what is the bad news and what is the good news?”

After putting down the tea bowl in his hand, Lin De said solemnly: “The bad news is that Lin Zhen, the core figure of the Luzhou Lin family, has openly surrendered to the Jinwang Mansion.

According to reliable intelligence, the battle that led to the annihilation of the Menke death squad was commanded by him personally.”

When the news that “Lin Zhen openly surrendered to Prince Jin’s Mansion” came, it sounded like a thunder in the meeting hall.

The elders of the Lin family, who were already in a panic due to various unexpected events, seemed to be struck by a sharp lightning at this moment.

Their bodies stiffened instantly, and the expressions on their faces froze at that moment, full of disbelief and extreme shock.

The elders of the Lin family all opened their eyes wide, and opened their mouths but could not utter a word for a long time.

It was as if this sudden news had completely shattered their thinking.

After a brief moment of stagnation, an uncontrollable anger and resentment quickly spread in the hearts of these elders.

They all turned their gazes to Lin Xiucheng at the same time; their looks were like poisoned arrows, filled with deep resentment and accusations.

Lin Yuande, as an elder of the highest generation in the family, usually had a kind face, but at this moment he was shaking with anger. He pointed at Lin Xiucheng with his skinny but powerful hand, his lips trembling.

He seemed to want to curse, but was speechless for a moment because he was too angry.

Lin Hetang, who has always been calm and steady, now has a sullen look on his face, and the anger in his eyes is almost bursting out.

He glared at Lin Xiucheng fiercely, as if he wanted to eat him alive with his eyes.

Obviously, in Lin Hetang’s view, Lin Xiucheng had an unshirkable responsibility for Lin Zhen’s betrayal of the Jiangnan Lin family.

The other elders also gathered around, and their resentful gazes were like substance, tightly enveloping Lin Xiucheng.

In their eyes, Lin Xiucheng was the culprit who had caused the family to fall into such a desperate situation, and they wished they could cut him into pieces immediately to vent their hatred.

Lin Xiucheng, who was the focus of everyone’s attention, looked pale at this moment.

Under these endless streams of resentful gazes, he seemed extremely isolated and helpless.

Under the resentful gazes of the crowd, Lin Xiucheng’s face lost all color.

His lips trembled as he explained, “When I proposed to send out disciples and assassins to ambush King Jin, none of you raised any objection.

Now that you’ve gotten into trouble, you want me to take the responsibility alone.

You are simply shameless…”

Unexpectedly, Lin Xiucheng had just opened his mouth and was halfway through his words when he met Jiang Li’s stern eyes.

He moved swiftly, like a cheetah that had been accumulating strength for a long time and suddenly launched an attack.

Then Jiang Lin quickly took out a dirty, wrinkled rag from his arms. The rag was stained with countless stains and gave off a faint sour smell.

Immediately he took a step forward and stretched out his powerful arms.

He grabbed Lin Xiucheng’s chin and with a little force, Lin Xiucheng’s mouth was forced open.

Then Jiang Li took the opportunity to stuff the rag into Lin Xiucheng’s mouth with quick and decisive movements.

Lin Xiucheng’s eyes widened, filled with fear and anger.

But in the end, he could only make a “woooo” sound and struggled in vain.

The piece of rag almost filled Lin Xiucheng’s mouth, making him unable to utter a complete word.

Everyone else in the meeting hall was stunned by Jiang Lin’s sudden action.

The originally noisy discussions came to an abrupt end, leaving only Lin Xiucheng’s unclear “woohoo” sound echoing in the silent air.

Seeing this, Lin De smiled and waved his hand, “As for how to deal with Lin Xiucheng, we can leave it to the next family meeting to resolve.

The most important thing right now is to find a way to resolve the crisis facing the Jiangnan Lin family.

I have just told you the bad news, and now I have good news to tell you.

Lin Yuan, the Junior Minister of Yuanma Temple, has already been recognized by the King of Yan. As long as we pay a little price, we can completely put an end to this matter.”

Lin Yuande, who had calmed down by now, said in disbelief: “Assassinating a vassal king is equivalent to a serious crime of treason. Even with the mediation of the Prince of Yan, it may not be so easy to get away with it.

I believe that the price to be paid will definitely not be as simple as a few material possessions.

Mr. Lin, you might as well tell us what you think.

If it does not harm the fundamental interests of the family, we will definitely support it with all our strength.”

Lin De nodded and said, “Elder, as everyone knows, our names are only one letter different, this can be said to be a fate destined by heaven.

Just based on this point, I will never make any decision that will harm the Jiangnan Lin family!”

(End of this chapter)