Chapter 46: The Arrival of Yun Family’s Fourth Young Master

Chapter 46: The Arrival of Yun Family's Fourth Young Master

Madam Si's proposal met with the approval of the influential figures present.

Though there might be an element of exaggeration in her claim, her recent display of artistic prowess was genuinely astonishing. It would indeed be an honor for the Painting Association to have her as a member.

"Miss Yun Mu, please consider it. If you join our Artists Association, we promise to endorse you as the next president!" He Qiushui began to paint an enticing future.

To become the president of the Painting Association at such a young age is a position that only a grandmaster-level painter could aspire to.

For anyone else, they'd surely wake up laughing from a sound sleep.

But Yun Mu... I'm sorry, not interested!

Yet, just as Yun Mu was about to decline, a mocking voice rang out from the crowd, "Are you old folks all losing your eyesight? To revere a plagiarist like this — is the art scene in our Country Hua on the verge of extinction?"

The magnificent sculpted doors of the art exhibition's central hall stood open.

A highly esteemed youth, bathed in backlight, stepped into view.

Amidst the halo, the youth exuded a rebellious aura that awed the crowd.

As the grand gates slowly closed and the radiance faded, the crowd was granted a clear view of the young lad's features.

With profound features, an unruly and demonic charm, he possesses a breathtaking handsomeness that can steal one's breath away.

With youth on his side, he carries himself with the grandeur of nobility, instilling awe and reverence in all who behold him.

He approached with measured steps, his gaze piercingly directed at the languid figure of a maiden lounging on the sofa.

Yun Mu was no pushover either, crossing her arms as she exuded an imposing aura reminiscent of a female emperor.

Yun Muze, the fourth child of the Yun family, is 23 years old. He's a reckless and unruly young tyrant, a top-notch racing driver worldwide, and famously known as a sister-doting maniac.

It seems this fellow has come to avenge Yun Shuiyao.

"Someone causing trouble?" Yun Mu opened her deep, enchanting eyes and asked abruptly.

The youth's expression was frigid as he said, "I've heard that someone here has been impersonating the author of 'Gazing at the Moon.' Little did I expect it to be you."

Impersonation?

Everyone was once again astonished, never expecting such a dramatic turn of events!

"Fourth Young Master Yun, we all just witnessed Miss Yun Mu painting 'Gazing at the Moon.' You claim she's an impostor—do you have any proof?"

Matriarch Si took the lead to challenge Yun Muze, "Don't you dare defame your own sister just because you favor Second Miss Yun!"

"I don't have such a disgraceful sister!" Yun Muze made no effort to hide his disdain for Yun Mu, speaking coldly, "I'm not biased towards Yao'er; the author of 'Gazing at the Moon' is the renowned recluse Scholar Yunshui. It's absolutely impossible that it's this good-for-nothing Yun Mu!"

"..." Yun Mu narrowed her beautiful eyes.

This guy actually knew her pseudonym?

"You've met Scholar Yunshui?" Yun Mu gave Yun Muze a strange look.

"Of course! Scholar Yunshui is an unparalleled beauty with a transcendent charm. How could she possibly be you, a hideous creature lurking behind a veil?" Yun Muze scoffed lightly.

Yun Mu: "..."

With such high praise and harsh criticism, I really don't know whether to thank you or knock some sense into you!

"Are you sure you've seen the true appearance of Scholar Yunshui?" asked Yun Mu, recalling in detail how, in her previous life, she had always kept a low profile under the name Scholar Yunshui, never appearing in public and certainly never meeting this person...

Yun Muze gave a cold snort, boasting confidently, "I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Scholar Yunshui's back. Her figure was graceful, undoubtedly a stunning beauty!"

Damn it!

Yun Mu heaved a sigh of relief.

"I am Scholar Yunshui," she said indifferently.

Yun Muze scoffed, "A dead duck won't admit its guilt! Scholar Yunshui passed away unexpectedly a month ago. Are you a soul reincarnated, or did you come back from the dead?"

Do you believe in soul reincarnation?

Yun Mu rubbed her forehead. "Your information is false. I'm still alive."

"Halt! Scholar Yunshui is my idol. How could I possibly get the news of my idol's passing wrong?"

Idol?

Yun Mu scoffed softly. Did this fellow understand painting? He was more likely to be swayed by beauty!

Yun Muze lifted his hand. "If you truly claim to be Scholar Yunshui, then show me your personal seal."

Every painter had their own distinctive stamp, which they would affix to the signature area of each artwork.

Everyone present turned their gaze to the two paintings on the table. One was Yun Shuiyao's 'Gazing at the Moon,' bearing the seal of Scholar Yunshui. The other was Yun Mu's recent creation, also titled 'Gazing at the Moon,' but without any seal.

Madam Si looked at Yun Mu. "Yun Mu, present your seal. I believe that you are indeed Scholar Yunshui!"

The crowd echoed her sentiment. "Yes, if you're truly Scholar Yunshui, then show us your personal seal. If not, you and Yun Shuiyao are both plagiarists!"

The admiration that the crowd had previously held for Yun Mu vanished in an instant.

Seeing Yun Mu hesitantly glance at Yun Muze without producing the seal, suspicion began to creep into their eyes.

Yun Muze's grin was mischievous and disdainful as he taunted, "Can't produce it, huh? Then just admit your mistake. If you kneel down and apologize, I'll let go of the fact that you bullied Yao'er before."

Kneel down and apologize?

Did the Yun family enjoy such forms of punishment?

"Yun Muze, aren't you being a bit two-faced? If we're talking plagiarism, Yun Shuiyao is the one who's truly guilty. Why are you punishing me instead of her?" Yun Mu shot back.

Yun Muze coolly toyed with his ring while speaking leisurely, "Yao'er is my most cherished sister. How can you even be compared to her? Besides, she did what she did for the sake of the Yun family's glory. What about you? All you know how to do is spread lies and defamation, don't you?"

"..." This guy's words were just asking for a punch!

"Your Yun family's internal affairs don't interest us. Yun Mu, do you have your seal or not?" He Qiushui inquired.

"The Fourth Young Master of the Yun family has stepped forward to expose the fraud. It must be an impersonator! I said, how could someone so young possibly paint such profound works?"

Everyone couldn't help but express their disdain towards Yun Mu with vicious glares!

Yun Mu's sharp gaze swept across the crowd. They had lifted her up, and now they were ready to tear her down.

Heh!

Reborn after death, returning to life through another's body.

Of course, the seal of the previous life's Cloud Water Scholar was no longer in her possession. Fortunately, she had idly carved a new one for herself not too long ago.

If they wanted a seal, she had one ready!

"Since you all are so eager to see it, then have a look!"

Yun Mu extended her hand, and a seal materialized before everyone's eyes.

Made of sheepskin jade, it bore the inscription "Cloud Water Scholar."

The characters were distinctive, personally carved by Yun Mu, making it impossible for anyone else to replicate its essence.

She dipped the seal into red ink and then pressed it onto the moon-gazing painting she had just completed.

Everyone's eyes widened — it was an exact match!

"This... Is true!"

Madam Si verified it herself and nodded. "It's indeed genuine. This seal couldn't be a forgery."

Yun Muze was also dumbfounded!

How could this be possible? !

The enigmatic beauty he had admired and been infatuated with for so long, Scholar Yun Shuishu, was actually his own despised and looked-down-upon younger sister?

Heavens!

Young Master Yun, the fourth heir of the Yun family, nearly fainted on the spot.