Chapter 3 : Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Escaping Far Away
However, things did not seem to develop in the direction Ye Liuyun had hoped for.
Because her troubles had arrived again.
More than ten days passed, and Ye Liuyun was informed by her family that since the direct line of the Lin family had no male heirs in this generation, her marriage with Lin Aoxue needed to be adjusted.
Ever since the Yunxia Sect announced it would begin recruiting disciples, Ye Liuyun had repeatedly asked her parents for permission to participate in the entrance examination.
Unfortunately, she was ruthlessly refused.
Moreover, throughout this entire month, Ye Liuyun was not allowed to leave the house. Someone from the family watched her constantly.
“What? You want me to marry into the Lin family? Father, Mother, have you both lost your minds?”
Inside the Ye family head’s study, the head of the Ye family was announcing a major decision to Ye Liuyun.
“You heard correctly. Prepare yourself. In three days you will marry into the Lin family. Do not worry, this is a good thing. You will inherit the Lin family’s estate,” the Ye family head said calmly.
Indeed, although it was called marrying into the Lin family, in reality Ye Liuyun would inherit everything the Lin family owned.
However, the title itself sounded humiliating.
After all, being a live-in son-in-law was not a flattering status in this era.
“No. I refuse. I will absolutely not agree to this. Besides, I am the only male heir of the Ye family. Are you really going to send me to the Lin family?”
Dressed in a white robe embroidered with cloud patterns, the exceptionally handsome Ye Liuyun stood before the Ye family head and his wife, firmly rejecting the decision.
It had been three years since Ye Liuyun’s body had been feminized due to that alchemy accident.
She had lived as a woman for three years now.
From the initial embarrassment to gradually accepting it calmly, she had finally grown accustomed to this body.
However, things were no longer as carefree as before.
In the summer she could no longer go shirtless, and she had to avoid physical contact with others whenever possible.
“Your objection is invalid. The decision has already been made. Matters like this do not require your opinion. Prepare yourself. As for the Ye family, you do not need to worry. Isn't your brother still here?” The Ye family head rolled his eyes and finalized the decision.
Ye Liuyun nearly spat blood in frustration.
Yes, she did have an older brother—but not a biological one.
He had been adopted and was named Ye Suifeng.
Ye Liuyun felt a headache coming on. She absolutely could not go through with this marriage.
Three years ago, perhaps she might have accepted it.
But now how could she?
The moment the bridal chamber night arrived, everything would be exposed.
Yet she could not tell her family the truth either.
Was she supposed to tell them she had turned into a woman?
With a dejected expression, Ye Liuyun walked out of her parents’ room.
“Sigh… old hag, we need to prepare to run,” Ye Liuyun said seriously.
“Yes, it is time to leave. You have no choice now,” Lin Qingyou replied helplessly.
Unfortunately, Ye Liuyun had already missed the best chance to escape. Over the past few days she had been watched constantly, leaving her no opportunity at all.
Three days later…
Qixia Town was filled with celebration.
To commemorate the marriage alliance between the Ye and Lin families, they hosted a grand banquet for the entire town.
The townspeople cooperated enthusiastically, decorating everything with lanterns and colorful banners until the entire town looked like a wedding venue.
During these days, Ye Liuyun’s residence was tightly surrounded by servants who prevented her from leaving the room even a single step.
“What should I do? What should I do? Old hag, hurry and think of something. The time is almost here.”
Dressed in the groom’s wedding attire, Ye Liuyun paced around the room anxiously like an ant on a hot pan.
Lin Qingyou thought for a moment before offering a suggestion.
At this point, Ye Liuyun only wanted to escape. As for the method, it did not matter.
After listening to Lin Qingyou’s plan, Ye Liuyun took a deep breath and nodded.
There was no other choice, even though it was rather humiliating.
A while later, a maid from the Ye family arrived at the door.
“Fourth Young Master, are you ready?” the maid asked.
Hearing the voice, a mischievous smile appeared on Ye Liuyun’s face.
“Oh, come in first,” Ye Liuyun replied.
The maid immediately pushed open the door and walked inside.
However, the moment she closed the door—
A swift strike landed on the back of her neck.
The maid collapsed unconscious.
Despite looking delicate, Ye Liuyun possessed considerable strength.
“Sorry about this,” Ye Liuyun said apologetically.
She carried the maid to the bed and began removing the maid’s clothes.
Once she had the clothing, Ye Liuyun quickly removed her own garments as well.
She intended to disguise herself as a maid and sneak out of the Ye family.
At present, this was the only feasible plan.
When Ye Liuyun removed her clothes, her layers of concealment became visible.
Several silk bands were tightly wrapped around her chest, and more were tied around her waist.
She had no choice.
Over the past few years, her body had developed far too quickly. Her chest had grown rapidly, and her figure had become unmistakably feminine.
Without this disguise, someone would have noticed something strange long ago.
Just as Ye Liuyun prepared to remove the silk bindings, she suddenly thought of something.
“Hey, old hag, do not peek,” Ye Liuyun warned.
After several years, she had finally developed at least a little awareness of herself as a woman.
“Tsk. Stop being ridiculous. You are not a man anymore. What is wrong with looking?” Lin Qingyou teased.
Nevertheless, she voluntarily cut off her connection with Ye Liuyun.
She knew Ye Liuyun still had not fully accepted her new identity, and she did not want to push things too far.
Once Ye Liuyun confirmed that Lin Qingyou had disappeared, she untied the silk bands and released the restraints.
“Whew… damn it, this is unbearable.”
She sighed heavily while rubbing the troublesome lumps on her chest.
Those things had tormented her for years.
After loosening the parts of her body that had never originally belonged to her, she walked over to the washbasin and washed her face.
When the water ran across her skin, the basin quickly filled with dark stains.
More precisely, it was the cosmetic pigment she had used to disguise her appearance.
Once the disguise washed away, the face revealed beneath it was breathtakingly beautiful.
“Damn it… I became even prettier. Why am I so unlucky?”
Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Ye Liuyun wore an expression more miserable than crying.
Her evaluation of herself now was simple:
An innocent face, a full chest, a slender waist like a water snake, and nearly perfect facial features and figure.
Unfortunately, this body belonged to her.
Aside from idly entertaining herself with it when bored, it seemed to hold no real value.
She did not have much time left.
Ye Liuyun quickly put on the maid’s clothes.
They were slightly small, but workable.
Then she awkwardly arranged her hair into a maid’s hairstyle.
It looked somewhat clumsy, but it was acceptable.
After finishing everything, Ye Liuyun took a deep breath and opened the door, glancing outside.
With her head lowered, she calmly walked past the guards and left the courtyard.
The guards only glanced at the maid suspiciously. Something seemed slightly different, but they did not think much about it.
Once she was out of their sight, Ye Liuyun openly made her way to the rear courtyard.
She looked at the height of the wall.
Then she leaped lightly and flipped over it.
Although Ye Liuyun’s cultivation was not particularly high, she had already reached the Spirit Stream Realm.
Climbing over a wall like this was effortless.
However, the moment she landed, one foot stepped on her skirt.
THUD.
She fell flat on the ground.
“Ow! Damn it… why are women’s skirts so long?”
Ye Liuyun cursed under her breath, quickly climbing to her feet. Holding up the hem of her skirt, she ran as fast as possible toward another part of town.
Eventually, she spent money to buy a horse and fled without looking back.
Ye Liuyun did not have much time left.
Only three days remained before the Yunxia Sect began recruiting disciples.
Her escape would not remain hidden for long.
Once the wedding hour arrived and Ye Liuyun had not appeared, the Ye family would certainly investigate.
“Liuyun, Liuyun, the time has come. You should go marry Aoxue.”
A young man pushed open Ye Liuyun’s door with a cheerful smile.
This was Ye Liuyun’s older brother, Ye Suifeng.
Unfortunately, the moment he stepped inside, he immediately realized something was wrong.