[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan":3,"chapter-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-205":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},60413,84,"Chapter 205: Meeting Your Mother-in-Law!","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-205",205,"\u003Cp>As they walked through the winding corridors of the Bai Clan Estate, Mu Yuelan occasionally glanced sideways at her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t had the chance to truly observe him until now—how tall he had grown, how calm and confident his aura had become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected him to change this much in a single year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she began to ask how he was and what it was in the Heaven Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, there were only complaints from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short silence passed between them before Mu Yuelan spoke again, more softly this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zihan’er...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to her slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re sure you’re alright? I mean, really alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her concern stemmed from the fact that Bai Zihan had taken out the Dao Bone and returned it to Bai Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she hadn’t noticed anything wrong when she scanned him during their first hug, she was still worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped in her tracks, forcing him to halt too. Her hand came to his arm, eyes filled with motherly concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not just putting on a brave face for us, are you? Your meridians... your body... There’s no pain? No hidden backlash?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Bai Zihan didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood why his mother was asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing’s wrong! If there was, I would’ve said something and gotten it fixed right away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan replied confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good. That’s... really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked away, hiding the slight glisten in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked for a few more seconds before they arrived before a beautifully carved wooden door adorned with frost-like patterns—delicate and elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan raised his hand and knocked twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing’s cold voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan arrogantly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a slight pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan composed herself, smoothing her robes and restoring her usual graceful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door creaked open, Bai Zihan stepped inside with a casual air, hands behind his back like he owned the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan followed closely, the grace of a noble matriarch returning with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing was seated by the window, pouring herself a cup of tea. She looked up, eyebrows already raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words froze the moment her eyes landed on the woman behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her teacup clinked against the tray as she stood up abruptly, eyes wide in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blink, she crossed the room and threw herself into Mu Yuelan’s arms, her composure shattering like brittle ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here? No one told me anything—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice cracked with a mix of joy and grievance as she hugged her mother tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan’s smile softened. She stroked Xueqing’s back gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silly girl, must I send a message before coming to see my daughter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you never leave the Mu Clan Estate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xueqing muttered into her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t think I’d see you like this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been too long,\" Mu Yuelan replied, holding her daughter for a few more moments before gently pulling back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me have a look at you. You’ve grown prettier... and thinner. Are you eating well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xueqing could respond, a soft rustle sounded from the other side of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her posture was upright but stiff, her hands clutching the hem of her sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed deeply the moment Mu Yuelan’s gaze shifted to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Madam Mu! My name is Chu Ziyan of the Chu Clan. I’m your daughter’s friend and... Bai Zihan’s fiancée.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was gentle, but the nervousness was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t dare meet Mu Yuelan’s eyes for long, and her hands trembled slightly as she straightened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected to meet Mu Yuelan like this and became nervous due to the suddenness of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan raised a delicate brow, observing the girl before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(So this is the girl?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was... older than expected, and far more reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was an unspoken grace to her demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beauty was also high enough—acceptable for her son’s wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan studied her in silence for a breath too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyan felt the weight of that silence like a sword poised above her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Mu Yuelan said slowly, a small smile curling her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re the one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyan straightened even more, stiff as a board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come,\" Mu Yuelan gestured lightly. \"Let me have a proper look at you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyan hesitated, glancing at Bai Zihan as if asking for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply smirked and folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on! She won’t bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Probably!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyan stepped forward obediently, stopping a few feet in front of Mu Yuelan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matriarch’s gaze roamed over her—assessing posture, spiritual Qi, eyes, even how she carried herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have good manners,\" she said. \"And I can tell you’ve been trained properly in the basics. That’s a good start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyan let out a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned back to Xueqing and took her daughter’s hands again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be around for the next few days. Zihan’s birthday is almost here, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan took a seat by the tea table, motioning gracefully for Bai Xueqing and Chu Ziyan to join her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xueqing sat beside her without hesitation, the warmth in her eyes still lingering from their embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ziyan... hesitated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She carefully lowered herself onto the cushion across from Mu Yuelan, back straight as a blade, hands clenched politely on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan poured tea for all of them, her every movement elegant and fluid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to be so tense, Miss Chu,\" she said gently, offering Ziyan a cup with a faint smile. \"After all, you’re my daughter-in-law. Please, be comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ziyan bowed her head quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Madam Mu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan took a sip of tea before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard a bit about you from my daughter,\" Mu Yuelan said, her gaze resting thoughtfully on Chu Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I never imagined you’d end up engaged to Zihan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a soft chuckle, then continued, \"Zihan can be a bit of a handful, yes—but he’s a good child, deep down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan didn’t know whether Mu Yuelan was serious or not when she said those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for mothers, their child will always be good no matter what they do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke warmly, her tone laced with both affection and exasperation, as if recalling a dozen memories at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she continued praising and teasing her son in equal measure, Bai Zihan’s expression gradually shifted to one of visible boredom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright—I’m leaving,\" he interrupted, stretching lazily. \"No need to sit here and listen to my life story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for a response, he turned and sauntered out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try not to embarrass me too much while I’m gone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan shook her head with an amused smile, then turned back to Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, where were we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1149,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","d096faaf6deac619dccd1bd424387e22ad04b50f3d504a091e4a66d4e1cc9002","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-206","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-204",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]