Chapter 617: Chapter 617 Final Decision

However, at the same time, Baili Hengyuan’s heart was deeply conflicted. Although he considered those children to be well-behaved, their parents had indeed harmed his daughter. If he was expected to forgive Yi Huai and Huang Wan’s children now, he couldn’t bring himself to do it.

Thinking about this, Baili Hengyuan shook his head and spoke, “You only think about your grandchildren, but have you ever thought about my granddaughter? Over these years, without her parents, how has Nianyao lived?”

“Think about her, your grandchildren are already very fortunate.”

Yi Lin frowned before continuing, “So, are you going to completely obliterate them?”

Hearing Yi Lin say this, Baili Hengyuan’s expression grew stern.

Was he trying to place all the blame on him? The decision-maker was not him. Yi Lin didn’t want to be blamed, so he pushed it all onto him, which was utterly despicable.

“Family Head Yi, the old man hasn’t said a thing!” said Zhong Niangyao nonchalantly, “Whether it’s Yi Huai or his children, they are all from the Yi Family. As the head of the Yi Family, it’s naturally up to you to decide! As for your decision, we definitely can’t interfere. Only–”

At this point, Zhong Niangyao’s gaze turned sharp, and an intimidating aura radiated from her, “Similarly, however the Baili Family reacts, please don’t take offense.”

Instantly, Yi Huai stiffened.

He knew very well that her words now were a threat.

If he just exiled Yi Huai from the Yi Family, the grudges between the Yi Family and the Baili Family would still not be over.

In the past, he would not have minded such threats. After all, over two decades had passed, and the Baili Family of today was no longer once what it was. On the other hand, the Yi Family had thrived these years, having long surpassed the Baili Family.

However, the situation was now different. Baili Lele had awoken, and her daughter, Zhong Niangyao, was someone unfathomable.

To be able to invite the Judge, how could they be simple characters? With such a person around, he now did not dare to make any rash moves. Moreover, the man beside Zhong Niangyao had an aura that no ordinary person could possess.

Unless necessary, he really did not want to offend these two people.

“Father, you can’t do this!”

Seemingly sensing Yi Lin’s hesitation, Yi Huai became anxious and quickly spoke, “They are related by blood to you as well, you can’t just abandon them! I am willing to accept punishment for my deeds, but they should not be implicated.”

After speaking, he turned his head, looked at Zhong Niangyao, and said, “The person who harmed Le Yao was me, if you want revenge, come at me! Why involve other innocent people?”

“They are not innocent,” Zhong Niangyao calmly stated a fact, “They have enjoyed years of familial joy, but what about me? Haven’t you also deprived my mother of many years of familial joy? Plus, you should feel fortunate now.”

“I’m merely letting them face the consequences of your actions, not letting them bear your sins. Otherwise, just because they are your children, I would definitely not let them off easily. You and Huang Wan are the perfect examples.”

Suddenly, Yi Huai became anxious, no matter what else was said. He was really afraid that if he continued talking, Zhong Niangyao would do something to his children.

Yi Lin glanced at Yi Huai, then at Baili Hengyuan and Zhong Niangyao, and finally, grinding his teeth, said, “Baili Family Head, and Lady Zhong, you are right–Yi Huai and Huang Wan’s children might be good, but they were born with original sin and naturally should bear the consequences of their parents’ misdeeds.”

Before he could finish, Yi Huai’s face had already turned paler than paper.

“I will expel Yi Huai, Huang Wan, and their children from the Yi Family. After this, they will no longer be associated with the Yi Family.”

Having said that, he turned his head, looked at Zhong Niangyao, and exclaimed, “Are you satisfied now!”

While speaking, Yi Lin’s tone was somewhat harsh, even carrying a hint of something indescribable.

“Why must Family Head Yi be so angry?”

In contrast to Yi Lin’s cold demeanor, Zhong Niangyao’s face showed little change; she even chuckled lightly, “We have never dictated your actions; we only needed you to give an explanation to the Baili Family.”

“As for what kind of explanation–to make, as the head of the Yi Family, we believe you can handle it well. To expel Yi Huai and his children from the family, that was your decision, how does it relate to us?”

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s innocent expression, Yi Lin’s face darkened. He wanted to stride forward and slap her right there.

It was precisely because of Zhong Niangyao’s relentless pressure that the current situation had arisen.

But now, with just a few words, Zhong Niangyao had completely extricated herself, leaving him alone. Even now, expelling Yi Huai and those grandchildren from the Yi Family had become his decision as the Family Head.

“Yi Lin, even if you don’t want to take all the responsibility, don’t think about pushing it all onto Nianyao, a young girl. Have you no shame?”

Hearing this, Yi Lin’s face looked very unhappy.

Ultimately Zhong Niangyao spoke, “Family Head Yi, whatever decision you make truly has nothing to do with us.”

“However, some explanation is owed by your Yi Family to ours. So, you really must provide it. Otherwise, the Baili Family and the Yi Family will only remain in a state of hostility.”

“I think, this is not what Family Head Yi would like to see! After all, just as you said, it is not good for either of our families.”

Finally, under Yi Huai’s desperate gaze, Yi Lin formally announced the expulsion of him and Huang Wan and their children from the Yi Family. From then on, they were not to use the Yi Family’s reputation ever again.

Yi Huai was in utter disarray, no longer the elegant figure he once was. Now, he was enveloped in an air of desperation, impossible to ignore.