Huangfu Ruiling's straightforward words left Ye Hongxuan momentarily stunned, but he quickly regained his composure. "Master Huangfu, what do you mean?" he asked.
He hadn't expected Huangfu Ruiling to skip any inquiries and directly make such statements. This sudden turn of events left him unsure whether to proceed with the words he had initially planned.
Huangfu Ruiling calmly responded, "The reason you brought up this matter now is precisely for this, isn't it?"
This single sentence made Ye Hongxuan's expression particularly unpleasant. His face darkened, and his tone became incensed. "Master Huangfu, if you wish to protect your family, just say so. There's no need to humiliate us here."