Chapter 3

After Wen Lingxue’s excitement, she suddenly noticed something and carefully re-examined Su Yi with her clear, autumn-water-like eyes, saying:

"Brother-in-law, ever since you married into our Wen family, you have not left the house, appearing listless and depressed, which made me worry a lot. I was really afraid that you might do something drastic."

She raised her eyes to gaze at Su Yi, puzzled, and said, "But now, after just a month without seeing each other, you seem like a completely different person."

Su Yi was surprised by her keen intuition, thinking, _This girl has such a sharp sense!_

The Songyun Sword Academy gives two days off each month, and Su Yi hadn’t seen Wen Lingxue for a month.

He hadn’t expected that upon meeting, Wen Lingxue would notice something was off.

"During this period, I’ve just come to understand some things and won’t be like I used to be," Su Yi said with a smile.

"Is that so?"

Wen Lingxue was delighted, her exquisite and extraordinary face lighting up with a radiant smile. She said in a clear voice, "That’s great! I like how you are now. There’s a feeling... well, I can’t quite describe it, but it’s like what the books say: standing like a fragrant orchid and a jade tree, smiling like the moon in one’s arms, graceful and refined, transcending the mundane!"

The girl, with her hands behind her back, wore a green robe like jade, her smile as beautiful as a flower, radiating genuine happiness, a stark contrast to her cold demeanor at the Songyun Academy.

If her classmates saw her now, they would be shocked and heartbroken.

Su Yi couldn’t help but laugh.

A person’s change often happens overnight.

Especially with the experiences and perspectives from his past life, his mindset and character were naturally far different from before!

The Wen family.

One of the three major clans in Guangling City, located in the northwest, covering a hundred acres, with courtyards scattered and mansions like a forest.

Night fell.

When Su Yi and Wen Lingxue returned, they saw a figure waiting anxiously in front of the courtyard.

Qin Qin, Su Yi’s mother-in-law, though old, was still dignified and beautiful, exuding a unique mature charm; she must have been a great beauty in her youth.

"You good-for-nothing, I only asked you to pick up Wen Xue from school, why are you so late?" Qin Qin said with disgust, glaring at Su Yi fiercely.

Seeing Su Yi, she felt a surge of anger, as this son-in-law had caused her to hear countless mocking and critical remarks.

Su Yi remained calm, not caring.

Having been married into the Wen family for a year, he was well aware of his mother-in-law’s fiery temper.

Moreover, Su Yi knew that from the beginning, Qin Qin had strongly opposed and expressed her refusal and dissatisfaction with his marriage to Wen Lingzhao.

However, this marriage was personally arranged by the old matriarch of the Wen family, and Qin Qin dared not defy her, so she had to accept it reluctantly.

"Mother, I was delayed a bit after school..."

Wen Lingxue opened her mouth to explain for Su Yi.

"Enough, you girl, go eat quickly," Qin Qin said irritably, then glanced coldly at Su Yi, "Come with me, the clan leaders are waiting for you in the clan hall!"

Hearing this, Wen Lingxue couldn’t help but ask, "The clan hall? Waiting for my brother-in-law? What for?"

"You girl, why are you so nosy? Stay at home and don’t go anywhere, do you hear me?"

Qin Qin’s words were stern.

Wen Lingxue responded with an "Oh," and subtly glanced at Su Yi, her clear, lake-like eyes showing a hint of worry.

Su Yi smiled and said, "Listen to her, go eat quickly."

Wen Lingxue then turned and walked into the courtyard.

Qin Qin, who had seen this, became wary, her face darkening. "Lingxue is still young. If you dare to have any ulterior motives, I’ll do whatever it takes to cripple you!"

Su Yi’s lips twitched. _Am I the kind of person who would do that?_

"Come with me."

Qin Qin didn’t waste any more words and didn’t even look at Su Yi, afraid she might lose control and scold this son-in-law again.

The clan hall.

Brightly lit and resplendent, the Wen family patriarch Wen Changjing and other important figures were all present, seated on both sides of the hall, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere relaxed and lively.

However, the moment Su Yi and Qin Qin entered the hall, everyone stopped talking, their gazes all turning to Su Yi.

The looks from these important figures were varied: mocking, disdainful, pitying, and derisive.

The originally lively atmosphere became somewhat somber.

Although the gazes were directed at Su Yi, Qin Qin also felt uncomfortable, muttering coldly, "Wait here."

She hurriedly went to sit beside her husband, Wen Changtai.

Su Yi, however, stood in the center of the hall as if nothing was wrong, his gaze sweeping over the important figures of the Wen family.

Hmm?

Suddenly, Su Yi’s eyes paused, noticing a familiar and beautiful figure.

The girl had eyebrows like distant mountains, bright eyes, and a white smile, wearing a light blue dress, her long, slender legs neatly together. She wore no jewelry, like a lotus in clear water, exuding a clear and transcendent aura.

A truly beautiful and extraordinary woman.

But there was a cold and distant look in her eyes, a proud and aloof demeanor.

Wen Lingzhao!

She was Su Yi’s nominal wife!

The unparalleled beauty of Guangling City, with a fairy-like demeanor and astonishing martial talent, admired by countless young men.

"Ah, so that’s why Wen Xue had such a cold demeanor at the Songyun Sword Academy, clearly imitating her sister."

Su Yi suddenly understood.

Wen Lingxue was pretending to be cold, but Wen Lingzhao was genuinely cold, with that aloof and clear aura deeply ingrained in her.

At the same time.

Wen Lingzhao clearly noticed Su Yi’s gaze, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but she quickly returned to her calm state, her cold, star-like eyes never once looking at Su Yi, completely ignoring him.

After a year, the couple met again, but they were still like strangers!

"Su Yi, we’ve called you here to inform you of something."

The patriarch Wen Changjing, sitting in the main seat, spoke casually, drawing everyone’s attention.

He wore a purple robe, with a willow-like beard and hair, a face like a jade crown, his hands resting on the armrests, his imposing figure like a mountain, exuding great authority.

"Lingzhao has shown remarkable talent. During her year of cultivation at the Qinghe Sword Academy, she was fortunate to be noticed by a great figure and recommended to the Tianyuan Academy for further cultivation."

"In other words, Lingzhao is now an official student of the Tianyuan Academy."

Wen Changjing looked at Su Yi with a cold gaze, saying, "You were once the outer gate sword master of the Qinghe Sword Academy. Although you are now a cripple, you should still understand how extraordinary and vast the Tianyuan Academy is. For our Wen family, Lingzhao’s opportunity to cultivate there is a great blessing."

So that’s it.

Su Yi finally understood why these important figures of the Wen family had summoned him tonight.

The Tianyuan Academy is the top cultivation place in Tianyuan Province. Anyone who becomes a student there is almost the most outstanding genius in the province!

A year ago, Wen Lingzhao had just entered the Qinghe Sword Academy, and a year later, she was recommended to the Tianyuan Academy, showing how astonishing her martial talent was.

This was indeed a great blessing for the Wen family.

But for Su Yi, it meant that he might not see his wife for a long time.

Thinking of this, Su Yi glanced at Wen Lingzhao, who still had a cold and aloof expression.

"Do the patriarch and the elders want to hear my opinion?" Su Yi asked.

Everyone in the hall was taken aback, all showing a strange look.

A sudden sneer echoed, "Su Yi, you’re overthinking it. This matter is not up for discussion. No matter what you think, Lingzhao’s bright future won’t be hindered by you, a cripple!"

Wen Changqing!

Wen Lingzhao’s second uncle, wearing a brocade robe, with a pale, beardless face and a cold, fierce gaze.

The hall erupted in light laughter, as if everyone found Su Yi’s words amusing.

A son-in-law, daring to offer an opinion on this matter?

Does this boy really not know that he is just a worthless wimp in the eyes of the Wen family?

But to everyone’s surprise—

Su Yi remained extremely calm and composed, as if he were not involved.

His calm and composed demeanor made many who had come to see a show feel uncomfortable.

"Since you’ve already made your decision, why did you call me here?"

Su Yi asked casually.

If he hadn’t regained his past memories, he would have been furious after enduring such humiliation.

But the Su Yi of now was no longer the same, and he didn’t care about these things.

"I wanted to take this opportunity to meet with Senior Brother Su."

A clear and resonant voice came from outside the hall, and a young man in a wide-sleeved white robe, with a handsome face and a dignified demeanor, walked in.

Immediately, the patriarch Wen Changjing and the other important figures stood up, their expressions becoming warm and welcoming.

"Master Wei, please sit down quickly!"

"Master Wei, we planned to have Su Yi personally come to pay his respects, but you’ve come yourself, which is truly an honor. We apologize for not welcoming you properly."

... The flattering words were filled with unhidden flattery and sycophancy, each one more enthusiastic than the last.

The patriarch Wen Changjing personally welcomed the "Master Wei" into the hall.

This scene made Su Yi shake his head inwardly. Such pretense is truly nauseating...

"Senior Brother Su, it’s been a while."

At this moment, the young man in the white robe walked directly to Su Yi’s side, his demeanor arrogant and intimidating.