Xia Mingxiao had clearly never expected Xia Qi to be captured alive.
Now that he saw Xia Qi being escorted in, he understood that all his schemes had been completely exposed.
However, though his expression was ugly, he did not seem particularly worried, nervous, or flustered.
The Xia Family Clan Elders in the council hall were even more at a loss.
One after another, they looked at Xia Mingzhe, then at Xia Mingxiao, before turning their gazes toward Xia Qi, who had been brought in...
"What's going on? Xia Qi... has been subdued? And the Family Head had him brought in, along with what the Family Head just said about Mingxiao... What exactly is happening?"
"Yeah, what on earth happened? The Family Head seems to be at daggers drawn with Mingxiao! And judging by this, the matter seems to involve Qian Yue and Xia Qi as well?"
As the Xia Family Clan Elders whispered among themselves, Xia Mingzhe looked at Xia Mingxiao and sneered again. "fifth brother, now that you've seen Xia Qi, what else do you have to say?"
"Do you need me to lay everything out plainly?"
At that, Xia Mingxiao took a deep breath. His expression suddenly relaxed, and he smiled at Xia Mingzhe. "Whatever the Family Head wishes to say, feel free to say it."
Xia Mingxiao's abnormal reaction made Xia Mingzhe furrow his brow slightly, suspicion rising in his heart.
He could not understand how Xia Mingxiao could still remain seated so calmly.
However, he had no time to ponder it. With a cold snort, he said, "Fine! Since you want me to speak plainly, I won't beat around the bush any longer."
"fifth brother, you had Zhao Dachuan lead men to ambush Qian Yue in an attempt to kill her. You also bribed