I arrived at the door of our room. I thought I heard Wei Ying talking with someone! I called out to him as I entered.

"Wei Ying" I heard a kind of thud of fall! I called him a second time, knocking on the doorpost of the part of the room that was reserved for him.

He was at the window, looking embarrassed... what was he still doing? He was standing in the way of the window as if he didn't want me to see anything... or anyone! Wen Ning! My love, is that who you were trying to hide from me?

Your eyes suddenly fell on the tray I was carrying. You looked surprised! I sat down and served you. You sat down in front of me. I pushed the cup to you. I knew you liked to have a few drinks at night. You tried to get me drunk too. I poured you a refill.

While doing so I told you that my brother recognized you. I was sure of it, just by the way he greeted you! He knew my feelings for you and you had always been the only person with whom I agreed to travel ... well almost there was also that troublemaker Baochen, but brother had only met him once long ago.

There was another person who recognized him, his brother Jiang Cheng. Once again, he changed the subject and asked me again how I recognized him.

"I am curious too. Why do you have such a bad memory?

"I wish I did! "What did you mean? What happened to your memory?

You poured yourself another cup of alcohol. I was looking at you. We had to finish unraveling this plot we had been dragged into. If Jin Guang-Yao was responsible for the situation, we had to get close to him and find out his secret! He could not have managed to hide everything. Surely he had been careless at some point!

"Next month, come with me to Jinlintai"

"Why?"

"The head is still missing"

We absolutely had to find it? Knowing Jin GuangYao, he was the kind of person who would keep a trophy close at hand to enjoy!

Footsteps were heard behind our backs. Brother entered. He must have heard us because he too insisted that Wei Ying accompany us.

If there was any evidence, we had to find it, and it was the evidence that would allow us to judge whether he was guilty or not!

I would have liked to hear these words 16 years ago. But Wei Ying had been judged without proof. Today I was going to be able to give him justice.

1 month later:

The Guzulan delegation came to the foot of the Jinlintai stairs. Wei Ying and I stood behind Brother. I could see that my love was not comfortable. You must have remembered the last time you came to this place!

You knew you were going to meet "old friends" and also your current enemies. I couldn't help but notice that the delegation ahead of us was Yunmeng Jiang's and that Jiang Cheng was leading it. You must have seen it too.

I hoped in my heart that Jiang Cheng would not make a scandal and that he would not reveal your presence to the world.

The climb up the stairs was endless. Brother knew the risk he was taking in bringing the Patriarch of Yiling into the Golden Carp Palace! I didn't want to imagine what would happen to him if Wei Ying's identity was revealed!

We stopped in front of the gate, waiting for our turn to enter! Your eyes were downcast.

Did you regret coming? Were you afraid of walking into the mouth of the wolf?

"Let's go," I said.

You raised your head and finished climbing the stairs with determination. We went through the gate. Jiang Cheng stopped and looked at us.

He greeted Brother and then me. He remarked that this was the first time he had seen me at the Jinlintai cultivators' conference. He wondered what could be the reason for this sudden change in my behavior!

It's true, I couldn't deny it. In 16 years I had always refused to attend!

His gaze then fell on Wei Ying. With a cynical look, he pointed out to Brother that this was the first time he had brought a stranger with him. He asked him why he was breaking the rule. In an ironic tone, he asked him who his "famous guest" was and asked him to introduce him!

The arrival of Jin GuangYao saved Brother from having to answer. He was accompanied by Jin Ling.

A kind smile appeared on his lips when he saw my brother. He greeted him, gently reproaching him for not having warned him that I would be there. His gaze shifted to my neighbor. For a moment his face froze and showed surprise. It was fleeting.

Jin Ling greeted his uncle Jiang Cheng, which made Jin GuangYao's face snap back.

He had looked surprised to see... No XuanYu or Wei WuXian? I wondered if he knew that the two were one and the same?

Jiang Cheng blamed his nephew for forgetting him. There followed an explanation between the two uncles and the nephew. The nephew noticed the presence of the one he knew as Mô XuanYu, the half-brother of his father and Jin GuangYao! In other words, his uncle too!

"What are you doing here? "he asked.

"I've come to eat with my eyes! "Your line fit your role perfectly, my love!

"How dare you show up here? I had you... "Jin GuangYao interrupted him.

"It's okay. He's a guest," and then turned to his "brother.

"To Jinlintai, of course, you will enjoy our meals! "Then he turned to Brother.

"Second Brother, go inside and settle down. I still have some things to take care of, but I will do my best for you. "He motioned for us to enter the banquet hall.

As we passed him, I noticed the evil look he was giving, but once again I wondered if it was directed at Mon Xuan Yu, his half-brother, or if he knew that Wei Ying was now living in his body. In either case, I had to be vigilant and keep Jin GuangYao under surveillance.

As soon as we walked through the doors of the room, murmurs began to be heard. I didn't know what Mon Xuan Yu had done, but many here seemed to know him and ... take offense at his presence! We settled down. Wei Ying took a seat behind me.

You called me discreetly. You had noticed, as I had, that everyone seemed to know Mon Xuan Yu. You warned me that if you were asked a question you couldn't answer, you should act crazy! I told him to do as he pleased!

"But what if I embarrass you? "

So that was what you were worried about! Not what people thought of you, but what people would think of me knowing that we had welcomed you into our clan!

"As long as you don't provoke anyone! "You sat back down and drank your cup. From the grimace you held back, I figured it must be tea and not alcohol!

In front of us, Jin Ling did not leave you out of sight.

Jin GuangYao and his wife, Qin Su, came in. They were a very pretty couple. They slowly walked to the head table.

Qin Su lost her smile when her eyes fell on Mon Xuan Yu.

I think that the problems of the former owner of your body, my love, must have been caused by this look!

After sitting down, Jin GuangYao gave the opening toast of the banquet. The festivities began. The guests scattered.

Nie Huaisang threw himself on top of Jin GuangYao in tears. Despite the exasperation that could be seen in his eyes, he nevertheless offered to help him solve his problem. He was guiding him towards the exit when Brother and I passed them.

HuaiSang, broke down in tears in the arms of his "second brother". Wasn't he overdoing it? All three of them went out.

Qin Su greeted me and went out in her turn. When she passed by Mon Xuan Yu, she pretended that she had not seen him. I joined WeiYing.

You were wondering what No XuanYu might have done when he lived in Jinlintai. I think I had a vague idea because of the shifty looks of Jin GuangYao's wife.

"He walked around naked in public, seducing someone?...there are worse things! "

Wei Ying, I think you weren't too far from the truth and the person in question must have been Qin Su at first glance.

"What do you think of this, Lan Zhan, I'll interview someone to get information... "You hesitated for a moment and stealthily turned your head towards your brother.

"Be careful of Jiang Cheng for me. It would be better if he doesn't follow me... but if he does, will you cover for me?"

Of course I would cover for you. No one would ever attack you from behind again. What had happened at Mount Dafan with Jin Ling would not happen again!

"Don't go too far away."

I wanted to keep an eye on you. You always get into impossible situations as soon as I take my eyes off you!

"I know. But if that's the case, we'll meet again tonight.

"Remember your identity"

The madness of Mô XuanYu was your only shield!

"You turned away from me and went towards the exit.

Who did you want to interview? I had an idea... the only person who would talk to you in this place was Jin Ling!

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