The Banquet 1

Ye Xiyuan lowered her head and remained silent, offering no further words or self-defense.

Observing Ye Xiyuan's demeanor, Qian Gumeng became increasingly furious. "Ye Xiyuan, you…"

"Alright, Qian Gumeng, please keep quiet," Li Deze interjected abruptly. "It's truly a tragedy for Ye Xiyuan to have a friend like you. And furthermore, we won't let today's incident be brushed aside so easily. Your actions just now amounted to attempted murder. The injuries on Ye Xiyuan's body stand as clear evidence. We won't let you escape justice."

"No, Brother Deze, Gumeng didn't do it on purpose," Ye Xiyuan pleaded, gripping Li Deze's arm and hastily speaking. "Let's put an end to this matter as it is, and not pursue it any further."