I am The Fated Villain

Chapter 1505: Ye Suyi’s identity experience, the timing is just right

“Suyi, it’s really you.”

Upon seeing the face of the girl in white, Zi Yunchuan was momentarily stunned. Once he regained his composure, a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face. He had wondered why the girl in white seemed so familiar. After all, this astonishingly flawless face had been imprinted in his memory since he had seen it at Zixiao Mountain, making it hard to forget.

The girl in white was named Ye Suyi, and according to her status, she should be considered his cousin. However, Ye Suyi had no blood relation to Zixiao Mountain; her father had married into the sect, meaning he wasn’t a core member. Zi Yunchuan’s mother was the granddaughter of the current owner of Zixiao Mountain, and he had an aunt who shared a close bond with his mother. Ye Suyi’s father was the husband of that aunt.

The situation was somewhat complex but fundamentally involved Ye Suyi’s father. She was born to him and his ex-wife, but they had separated for unknown reasons. Due to her stunning beauty and extraordinary demeanor, Ye Suyi caught the attention of Zi Yunchuan’s aunt, who brought her to Zixiao Mountain. Ye Suyi only learned about her father after her mother passed away and sought out Zixiao Mountain to find him.

Zi Yunchuan had met Ye Suyi by chance a few years ago and was struck by her beauty, leaving a significant impression on him. Otherwise, he might not have remembered an ordinary woman.

Aside from the shock and embarrassment he felt at that moment, Zi Yunchuan explained Ye Suyi’s origins to everyone. Zhao Tianfan, Fairy Cai Yun, and the others were all intrigued by this secret matter known only within Zixiao Mountain.

In Zi Yunchuan’s account, his uncle, Ye Suyi’s biological father, had no significant talent or background; he lacked any skill or ability in cultivation and was merely adept at charming women. Of course, he was also quite handsome. Among the beautiful men Zi Yunchuan had encountered in his life, only Gu Changge could surpass him by a slight margin.

After marrying into Zixiao Mountain, his uncle essentially lost contact with his former life. If it hadn’t been for Ye Suyi seeking refuge with her biological father a few years ago, Zi Yunchuan would have remained unaware that his uncle had such a daughter.

Zhao Tianfan and the others expressed their amazement at this revelation. They pondered how a man of such rare beauty could have attracted Zi Yunchuan’s aunt, who had once been a celebrated beauty herself, with admirers and suitors swarming around her like crucian carp crossing a river—too numerous to count.

As they considered this, everyone gazed at Ye Suyi in a daze.

This girl was stunningly beautiful, clearly having inherited some of her father’s looks. Ye Suyi took off her veil and carefully examined Gu Changge before standing beside him again, her head bowed and her lips sealed. It seemed she had not heard Zi Yunchuan’s explanation of her origins and identity. During her time at Zixiao Mountain, she had grown accustomed to bowing her head in front of others, striving to remain inconspicuous.

Her half-sister was not fond of her beauty, insisting that she never look up whenever they crossed paths. Although she should be referred to as her younger sister, the other girl resented this title and always considered herself the elder sibling.

Gu Changge gently stroked the wine glass in his hand, remaining silent. A subtle and elegant fragrance wafted from his presence. Even though Ye Suyi was lowering her head, she stole glances at him from the corners of her eyes, clutching a plain white handkerchief as if she wanted to return it to him.

“Suyi, why are you here? I remember my aunt encouraged you and Susu to grow closer, and in your position, you shouldn’t be here,” Zi Yunchuan asked again, puzzled by the thought of Ye Suyi being sold to Lin Shuixuan. After all, she could be regarded as a disciple of Zixiao Mountain now; who would dare to do such a thing?

The Susu he referred to was Zi Xiaoshan’s daughter, Zi Susu, who was as well-known as he was, born to his aunt and uncle and slightly younger than Ye Suyi.

“I accidentally broke a teacup that Ms. Susu cherished very much, and I owe her a lot of spirit stones…” Ye Suyi replied, momentarily taken aback by Zi Yunchuan’s question. She hesitated, feeling a bit embarrassed, and finally spoke in a low voice.

“So it is,” Zi Yunchuan responded, his expression freezing once more. Although he knew Ye Suyi was not welcomed, he hadn’t expected her to be sold to Lin Shuixuan by her own sister. The incident with the teacup seemed merely an excuse.

Zhao Tianfan and the others looked at Ye Suyi with a touch of sympathy, pondering that if she went to join her so-called father, her life might not be any better than it was outside. How could they possibly justify selling their own sister? However, this was a private matter of Zixiao Mountain, and they could not involve themselves further; all they could do was sigh inwardly and treat it as a conversation held during tea and dinner.

Zi Yunchuan wore an embarrassed expression. Even if he was aware of the situation, it was not easy for him to intervene. His aunt harbored a deep-seated disdain for Ye Suyi, and her strong personality meant that, within Zixiao Mountain, his uncle did not dare to defy her commands.

Ye Suyi was not at all surprised by Zi Yunchuan’s reaction. After spending many years in Zixiao Mountain, she had grown accustomed to this kind of attitude and response. Although she and Zi Susu were nominally sisters, she felt more like a servant—often worse than a slave in many cases. Her father held no authority in Zixiao Mountain and never dared to contradict Zi Susu’s mother.

Before her mother passed away from illness, she had urged Ye Suyi several times to seek out her biological father. This instilled hope in Ye Suyi, who viewed her father as a source of solace in her life. After a long journey, she finally reached the boundary of Zixiao Mountain, but given her status, it was impossible for her to enter its gates, let alone meet her father.

In the end, she knelt outside the gates of Zixiao Mountain for several months. Her persistence moved an old man guarding the mountain gate, who relayed her situation and eventually sent a message on her behalf. When she finally reunited with her father, her heart brimming with hope and anticipation, what awaited her was indifference and disgust.

As the full moon sank in the west, the melodious sound of a flute echoed from the jade boat, while a thin layer of mist rose from the center of the riverbank. The pavilions lining both sides of the strait appeared increasingly hazy, resembling an immortal palace in the heavens. The singing voices in the boat were few, and the dancers moved with graceful poise, while mellow wine drifted through the air.

Zi Yunchuan didn’t want to delve too deeply into the private affairs of Zixiao Mountain and chose not to further mention Ye Suyi’s situation. The group engaged in conversation about the emergence of the Wanzang secret realm and, after some time, took their leave. Zi Yunchuan bid farewell to Gu Changge, and after the events of the night, each of them formed different speculations about Gu Changge’s origins and identity. Although they appeared similar on the surface, they were acutely aware that their identities and statuses were entirely different, placing them on unequal footing where true friendship seemed impossible.

Before leaving, Zi Yunchuan considered asking Ye Suyi if she wanted to leave with him, planning to take her back to Zixiao Mountain once the incident in the Wanzang secret realm concluded. However, judging by Ye Suyi’s current demeanor, it seemed she likely did not wish to return to Zixiao Mountain. Zi Yunchuan speculated that Zi Susu might be in Zigui City, and that Ye Suyi had probably left Zixiao Mountain with her, only to be sold to Lin Shuixuan later on.

In the jade boat, Gu Changge and the girl in white, who had been standing beside him like a wooden statue, were left alone in an instant. He lightly shook his wine glass, remaining silent as he gazed into the distance at the night sky, lost in thought. Ye Suyi lowered her head and stayed quiet as well, occasionally stealing glances at Gu Changge, unsure of what he was observing or what thoughts occupied his mind.

“It’s almost time…” Gu Changge remarked, treating the girl in white beside him as though she were invisible, a faint, enigmatic smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

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“Um?” Ye Suyi replied, bewildered and puzzled by his words.

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