However, none of this seemed to be heading in the direction Ye Liuyun had hoped.
Because her troubles had returned.
After another ten-plus days passed, Ye Liuyun was informed by her family that, due to the lack of male heirs in the Lin Family's direct line this generation.
The marriage between Ye Liuyun and Lin Aoxue had to be changed.
In fact, ever since the Yunxia Sect announced they were recruiting disciples, Ye Liuyun had repeatedly requested her parents to let her participate in the Yunxia Sect's Entrance Examination.
But unfortunately, she was ruthlessly refused.
Moreover, Ye Liuyun was not allowed to leave the house this month and was constantly monitored by family members.
"What? You want me to marry into the Lin Family? Dad, Mom, are you out of your minds?"
At this moment, inside the Ye Family Head's room, the Ye Family Head was announcing a major event to Ye Liuyun.
"You heard right. Get ready. You will marry into the Lin Family three days from now. Don't worry, this is a good thing; you'll be inheriting the Lin Family's assets." The Ye Family Head said lightly.
That's right, although Ye Liuyun was marrying in, she was essentially going to inherit everything the Lin Family owned.
It was just that the title was a bit embarrassing. After all, marrying into the wife's family was not a favorable term in this era.
"No, I refuse! I absolutely do not agree to this! Furthermore, I am the only male heir in the Ye Family. You want to send me to the Lin Family?" Ye Liuyun, wearing a Cloud-patterned White Robe and possessing extraordinarily handsome features, stood before the Ye Family Head and his wife, firmly objecting.
It had been three years since Ye Liuyun's body had feminized due to refining medicine.
She had also been a woman for three years. From initial awkwardness to acceptance, she had finally gotten used to this body.
It was just that now, she couldn't be as casual as before.
In the summer, she couldn't walk around shirtless, and she had to try her best to avoid physical contact with others.
"Objection overruled. It's already decided. This kind of thing doesn't require discussion with you. Just get ready. As for the Ye Family side, you don't need to worry; you still have your brother." The Ye Family Head rolled his eyes and made the final decision.
Ye Liuyun felt like spitting blood. She did have a brother, but he wasn't biological; he was adopted, named Ye Sui Feng.
Ye Liuyun had a massive headache. She definitely couldn't go through with this marriage.
If it were three years ago, Ye Liuyun might have agreed.
But how could she agree now? Wouldn't she be exposed the moment they entered the bridal chamber?
Yet, she couldn't tell her family about this matter. Should she tell them she had become a woman?
Ye Liuyun walked out of her parents' room with a dejected expression.
"Sigh! Old Hag, it's time to prepare our escape." Ye Liuyun said seriously.
"Mm, it is time to go. Now you truly have no choice but to leave." Lin Qingyou said helplessly.
However, Ye Liuyun had already lost the best time to escape. She had been under constant surveillance for the past few days and couldn't find an opportunity.
Three days later... Qixia Town was filled with celebration. The Ye Family and the Lin Family hosted a banquet for the entire town's populace to celebrate the union of their children.
The common folk cooperated by hanging lanterns and colored banners, turning the entire town into the wedding venue for the two.
For the past few days, Ye Liuyun's residence had been completely surrounded by servants, preventing her from leaving the room even a single step.
"What should I do, what should I do? Old Hag, quickly think of a way! The hour is almost here."
Ye Liuyun, dressed in the Groom's Attire, paced back and forth in the room, frantic like an ant on a hot pan.
Lin Qingyou thought for a moment, then offered Ye Liuyun an idea.
Ye Liuyun only wanted to escape now; the method of escape didn't matter.
After hearing Lin Qingyou's suggestion, she took a deep breath and nodded. This was the only way, even though it was incredibly humiliating.
After a while longer, a Maid from the Ye Family arrived at the main door.
"Fourth Young Master, are you ready?" the Maid asked.
Hearing the voice, Ye Liuyun showed a mischievous smile.
"Oh, come in first." Ye Liuyun replied.
Seeing this, the Maid immediately pushed the door open and walked inside.
However, the moment she closed the door, a hand chop landed on the Maid's neck, and the Maid immediately fainted.
This girl looked delicate and weak, but her strength was considerable.
"Sorry about that," Ye Liuyun said, feeling a little embarrassed.
She then picked up the Maid, placed her on the bed, and simultaneously stripped off her clothes.
Once she had the clothes, Ye Liuyun quickly took off her own clothes as well. She was going to disguise herself as a Maid to sneak out of the Ye Family estate.
But currently, this was indeed the only viable method.
However, as soon as Ye Liuyun took off her clothes, her full disguise was revealed: several Silk Ribbons wrapped around her chest and also around her waist.
She had no choice; her body had developed too quickly over the past few years. Her chest grew too fast, and her figure became very feminine. If she hadn't disguised herself, people would have noticed something was wrong long ago.
Ye Liuyun was just about to reach out and untie the Silk Ribbons when she suddenly remembered something.
"Hey! Old Hag, don't peek!" Ye Liuyun reminded her.
After a few years, this girl had developed a slight awareness of being a woman.
"Hmph! Stop being shameless! You're not a man anymore, so what if I look?" Lin Qingyou retorted, but she still voluntarily disconnected her link with Ye Liuyun.
Because she knew Ye Liuyun couldn't fully accept her identity yet, she couldn't push it too far.
Only after Ye Liuyun confirmed the other party was gone did she untie the Silk Ribbons and release herself from the binding.
"Hoo... Damn, that was too uncomfortable." Ye Liuyun sighed heavily, simultaneously reaching out to rub the two obstructive masses on her chest.
These things hadn't tortured her to death over the past few years.
After loosening the things on her chest that didn't belong to her, she walked over to the washbasin and washed her face.
After washing, her face was covered in grime—or, more accurately, the pigments used to disguise her appearance.
After washing off the disguise on her face, what was revealed was an absolutely stunning countenance capable of toppling nations.
"Damn it, I got prettier again. Why am I so unlucky?"
Ye Liuyun looked at herself in the mirror, her expression uglier than if she were crying.
Her current self-assessment was: an innocent face, large breasts, a slender waist, and an almost perfect face and figure.
Unfortunately, having this figure on her body seemed to hold no value other than playing with it when she was bored.
She didn't have much time, so she quickly changed into the Maid's clothes.
The clothes were a little small, but they would barely suffice.
Then, she clumsily styled her hair into a Maid's hairstyle.
Although it looked a bit ugly, the problem wasn't too serious.
After completing everything, Ye Liuyun took a deep breath, opened the door, and peered outside.
She kept her head down and casually walked out of the courtyard right past the guards.
The house guards merely glanced at the Maid suspiciously, as she was slightly different, but they didn't think much of it.
Once Ye Liuyun was out of their sight, she openly walked toward the back courtyard.
She glanced at the height of the wall, then lightly jumped and vaulted over it.
Although Ye Liuyun's current cultivation level wasn't high, she actually already possessed the cultivation of the Lingxi Realm, making it easy to climb over the wall.
However, the moment she landed, one foot stepped on her skirt, and she fell to the ground with a thud.
"Oh no! Damn it, why are their women's skirts so long?"
Ye Liuyun cursed under her breath, then quickly scrambled up, lifted her skirt, and ran towards a certain part of the town at top speed.
Finally, she bought a horse and fled.
Ye Liuyun didn't have much time left; there were only three days until the Yunxia Sect's disciple recruitment.
The fact that Ye Liuyun had run away certainly couldn't be hidden for long.
When the time came, the Ye family, seeing that Ye Liuyun still hadn't come out, would surely go in to check.
"Liuyun, Liuyun, it's time, you should go and marry Ao Xue."
A young man, smiling, pushed open Ye Liuyun's door.
This was Ye Liuyun's older brother, Ye Sui Feng.
It was a pity, though, that as soon as he entered, he realized something was wrong.