The Villainous Classmate is My Lucky Star Chapter 216
Translated by Pure
Chapter 216 Wen Yantong's Younger Twin Sister (2)
Wen Yantong smiled so broadly that her eyes formed crescents. She followed behind Mu Yang and maintained her act, "Where is my brother? Isn't he at home?"
Mu Yang responded, "He...he is still studying at the Academy. He might not be back for a while."
As he spoke, he remembered Chi Jingxi and inquired, "Brother Xi, where is Wen Yantong? Didn't you say you would bring him to Wen Residence?"
Chi Jingxi gazed at him silently and offered no response.
Wen Yantong chuckled and said, "Since my brother is busy studying, I'll take a stroll around the house first."
Mu Yang responded with a smile, "Sure, feel free to explore. If you need anything, just give me a call. I'm Mu Yang, and my courtesy name is Xingyi."
Mu Yang continued to exhibit warmth and courtesy towards the girl, acting as enthusiastic as an elder brother; there was no trace of the usual squabbling that typically occurred when he interacted with Wen Yantong.
Chi Jingxi said, "She's hungry. Go to the kitchen and get some food."
Mu Yang promptly agreed and then asked Wen Yantong in a warm voice, "What would you like to eat? Let Brother Xingyi know. I've heard that you girls in Chang'an prefer spicy food. Chaoge's style is different, so tell me your preferences in advance to avoid any dislikes."
Wen Yantong was taken aback, wondering why Mu Yang had never been this considerate in their usual interactions.
She replied, "My brother and I have the same taste."
Mu Yang contemplated for a moment and then said, "I'll prepare the food according to your brother's taste."
Wen Yantong nodded.
Initially, she intended to tease Mu Yang, but she hadn't anticipated him taking it seriously and genuinely thinking she had a twin younger sister. However, it was understandable given people's ingrained thought patterns.
Mu Yang might never have considered the possibility of her being a female, merely disguising herself as a man. Hence, he did not entertain this possibility.
However, Fu Zixian didn't behave any differently. Perhaps he had figured out that she was disguising herself as a man, but he never brought it up.
Fu Zixian observed Mu Yang busy giving food orders from afar, cast a quick glance at Wen Yantong, and then chuckled.
Wen Yantong inquired, "Have you known for a long time?"
Fu Zixian nodded.
"Since when?" Wen Yantong asked.
"During the second lunar month, at the Crown Prince's Hundred Flowers Banquet," Fu Zixian revealed. "At that time, I was merely suspicious, but after careful observation for a period, this inkling was confirmed."
After he finished speaking, he bowed to Wen Yantong, saying, "There are matters I've long wanted to address. In ignorance of your true identity, my previous actions may have been unintentionally discourteous. Miss Wen, please accept my sincere apologies for any unintended offense."
Wen Yantong couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness. "You've finally ceased addressing me as Brother Wen, and now it's Miss Wen again. Will you persist in keeping such a formal distance between us?"
Fu Zixian chuckled, ready to respond, but his attention was diverted as Mu Yang returned. Turning to Wen Yantong, he suggested, "Sister Wen, I recall your brother keeping a stash of snacks in the eastern study. Let me show you the stash. You can grab a bite there first to pad your stomach."
Wen Yantong was genuinely shocked, "How do you know this?"
"I stumbled upon it the last time I poked around his study," Mu Yang replied cheerfully.
You sneaky thief!
No wonder her snack supply mysteriously dwindled, and now she'd caught the culprit red-handed!
Wen Yantong trailed after Mu Yang, witnessing firsthand as he strolled confidently to the east study room. He effortlessly located the snacks she had discreetly hidden in the first compartment of the bookcase.
She had a habit of enjoying snacks while reading. Given Mu Yang's occasional visits to her study, she had concealed them to thwart any pilfering.
Yet, she hadn't anticipated that this seemingly convenient hiding spot posed no challenge for Mu Yang. From behind vases to beneath the couch, he thoroughly upturned everything in his quest for the hidden treats.
Wen Yantong was nearly breathless. Unexpectedly, Mu Yang managed to pinpoint precisely where she had concealed her snacks.
She warned, "If you keep this up... my brother won't be pleased."
Mu Yang, munching on the dried fruit she had made herself, casually replied, "Oh, come on. Your brother isn't the type to be so stingy."
After uttering those words, he generously placed the food in her hand and urged, "Dig in, aren't you hungry?"
Wen Yantong accepted it in a daze. She wanted to say something but refrained, opting instead to audibly crunch on the fruits as a means of venting her frustration.
Observing her eating, Mu Yang chuckled gleefully and reached out to tousle her hair. "Make sure to have a blast during your time in Chaoge. If your brother doesn't take you out, you can come find me."
Wen Yantong swatted his hand away from her head and remarked, "Just talk, why are you so touchy-feely?"
Mu Yang smiled instead of getting irritated and playfully poked her forehead. "You have the same temper as your brother, no less expected of twins."
Chi Jingxi stood at the door, unable to bear witnessing Mu Yang making a fool of himself any longer, and called out, "Yang’er."
Both of them turned to look at him simultaneously. Chi Jingxi initially considered explaining but, knowing that Wen Yantong wanted to continue playing, restrained himself and instructed, "Go check if the food in the kitchen is ready."
Mu Yang promptly responded and then turned to Wen Yantong, saying, "Younger Sister, just give me a moment, and I'll have someone bring the food to you right away."
Wen Yantong's face contorted. "Who said I'm your younger sister?"
Mu Yang responded with sincerity, "Your brother is my close friend, and his younger sister is my younger sister. So, you're my younger sister."
Wen Yantong coughed, skeptical, "Do you really have that good a relationship with my brother?"
Mu Yang asserted confidently, "Absolutely. If you don't believe me, just wait until he comes back and ask him."
Wen Yantong glanced at the person in front of her, who had challenged her to a bet over a set of ink brushes, and sighed inwardly, "Forget it."
Mu Yang exited with a smile, leaving shortly afterward.
Chi Jingxi lingered at the door for a moment and remarked, "He's completely fooled."
Wen Yantong silently lamented that Mu Yang's lack of intelligence seemed to be an ancestral trait, and he couldn't be blamed for it.
Fu Zixian entered with a serious expression and said, "Wen Yantong, you're aware that disguising yourself as a man to enter the Academy is a grave offense. The Emperor has sanctioned Songhai Academy to enroll female students. Why persist with this?"
Wen Yantong sighed and clarified, "When I first joined the Academy, this imperial decree hadn't been announced yet, so I was unaware. Later, I wanted to leave, but circumstances never allowed it."
Fu Zixian asserted, "It's too risky for you to stay at the academy."
Wen Yantong was well aware of the danger, but she truly felt trapped. If there were a way out, she would have left the Academy long ago.
"There's no alternative at the moment," Wen Yantong stated.
"Wait for another half month," Chi Jingxi interjected.
"What?" Wen Yantong inquired.
"You can depart from the Academy in another half month," Chi Jingxi informed her. "The arrangements have been made."
Wen Yantong's expression brightened. She hadn't anticipated that Chi Jingxi was discreetly organizing her departure from the Academy.
In reality, Chi Jingxi had been making arrangements ever since he realized that Wen Yantong's safety was increasingly compromised the longer she stayed at the Academy. Leaving as soon as possible was the most prudent course of action.
Wen Yantong was curious about the methods he employed, but with Fu Zixian present, she refrained from asking and simply expressed, "Thank you so much, Little Marquis! I'll return to my room and change into some different clothes."
Chi Jingxi nodded as he remained by the door, observing as Wen Yantong departed.
Once Wen Yantong exited, Fu Zixian prepared to leave as well. However, Chi Jingxi unexpectedly halted him and inquired, "When did you begin practicing martial arts?"
Fu Zixian's immediate assumption was that Chi Jingxi required his assistance, so he responded truthfully, "Since I was five years old."
Chi Jingxi continued, "Is it your father's wish for you to be a part of the military ranks in the future?"
Fu Zixian nodded.
"There's been some unusual activity in Yibei recently. During the morning court, Prime Minister Fu requested the Emperor's approval for you to lead the army to Yibei and suppress the rebellion. Were you aware of this?" Chi Jingxi continued his inquiry.
Fu Zixian replied, "Father did inform me of this a few days ago."
Chi Jingxi advised, "Don't let Mu Xingyi find out about this."
Fu Zixian nodded. "I understand."
Fu Sheng wished for Fu Zixian to seize this opportunity to become a military official. However, if Mu Yang became aware of this, he would undoubtedly raise a commotion and insist on accompanying him to Yibei.
Chi Jingxi, not known for his verbosity, left after conveying these few words. Fu Zixian, in turn, sought out Mu Yang.
