The Reincarnated Villain Can Break the Fourth Wall!-Chapter 60: Sneak Granddaughter! Bastard Grandpa!

"Apologize?"

Su Xiaobai’s eyes narrowed, staring into Ling Er, who immediately grew anxious.

Why was he still standing at the door, blocking her exit? And why was his gaze lingering near her legs?

"It’s for Xiao Hei!" she blurted, shutting her eyes before calming herself.

"Hm?" Su Xiaobai tilted his head. Xiao Hei? What could his little firecracker have done to upset Ling Er? Did she have beef with both siblings now—Wei Jun and his sister?

"??"

Xiao Hei, disturbed yet again, pointed to herself with a tiny finger, as if to say; Me? Are you talking about me?

Ling Er forced a stiff smile. "Yes. I shouldn’t have said bad things about her yesterday. She’s… very beautiful. Prettier than me, even, once she grows up!"

"..."

Su Xiaobai stared blankly, then sighed.

Xiao Hei waved her hands dismissively. Seriously? You woke me up for this? Pathetic. Turning away, she curled up on her leaf bed, resolutely ignoring them.

Su Xiaobai approached Ling Er, his shadow looming over her. Her forced smile twitched as his smirk deepened.

"Princess, let’s be real. You came because you were too bored to sleep alone, didn’t you?"

"..."

Ling Er flinched, her face darkening.

"Yeah…" she admitted, glancing down. A barely audible murmur escaped her lips, softer than a mosquito’s hum.

"..."

Seeing Su Xiaobai’s disappointed look, Ling Er’s words dried up. Before she could respond, she felt someone grab her from behind.

"What... are you doing?" she yelped, her voice shooting up as goosebumps prickled across her skin.

Su Xiaobai grinned slyly. "Emotional support doll. Don’t mind it—you scared my Xiao Hei away."

"..."

Ling Er’s face darkened. Without a word, she bit down on his hand.

"Ow—!" Su Xiaobai’s eyes shot wide. Then, to her horror, he chuckled. "Not bad..."

"..."

Ling Er’s face darkened as realization dawned—this guy wasn’t good at all. He’d spent every opportunity mocking her as a brat or little sister, but now he was blatantly taking advantage.

She wriggled, trying to break free, but Su Xiaobai’s strength easily outmatched hers. Ten of her couldn’t overpower him now.

Oddly enough, he seemed to enjoy her resistance—not maliciously, but with a teasing fondness. What started as her being an annoying little brat had turned into something else: an amusing little sister he could annoy and play with.

She even smelled nice.

"!!"

Ling Er’s face turned scarlet as she noticed him sniffing the air near her. Shivering, she snapped, "Y-You! Stop acting like a hooligan!"

Su Xiaobai grinned. "Relax. I was going to tell you about your brother."

"??"

Ling Er froze, confused by the sudden shift. Did he mean that bastard Wei Jun? She tilted her head. "What about him?"

Su Xiaobai’s grin widened as he continued, "Do you know how I met him?"

"No," she admitted, still wary.

Taking the chance, Su Xiaobai launched into the story. He told her how he first saw Wei Jun getting chased by a boar, mistook him for a girl, and learned about the prince’s brilliant escapades.

"And the best part?" Su Xiaobai’s chuckle turned into a full-blown laugh. "Your so-called princely brother got his cultivation sealed after peeping on a sect girl. Just imagine—a prince, caught peeing in the bushes while trying to sneak a glance!"

Ling Er blinked, stunned, her face flushing faintly.

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"What? Not funny?" Su Xiaobai’s smile flatered, noticing her flustered reaction.

"It wouldn’t be… if you knew who that woman was," Ling Er muttered, biting her lip.

"Who?" Su Xiaobai leaned in, curiosity piqued.

Ling Er hesitated, her voice dropping. "Promise you won’t laugh."

"Cross my heart." Su Xiaobai’s solemn look was fake enough to make her glare.

She sighed deeply. "She’s… one of the king’s consorts."

"Wait..." Su Xiaobai froze. "The King?... Your father?"

Ling Er nodded reluctantly.

"But Wei Jun’s your brother? And she’s—"

"Yes!" Ling Er groaned, covering her face. "Welcome to my family!"

Su Xiaobai leaned back, stunned. ’Fucking hell, what kind of circus is this?’

"She’s called White Jade Sword," Ling Er continued bitterly. "Six hundred years ago, my father fell for her first. Back then, my father was just another spoiled prince. Then he saw her. Everything changed."

"How much?"

"Enough to burn the capital red," Ling Er muttered. "He killed his way to the throne, declared their engagement, and sent an envoy to bring her to the palace."

"And?"

"She ignored him." Ling Er let out a humorless laugh. "When my father tried to collect her himself, she beat him bloody."

"Pfft—" Su Xiaobai’s restraint failed. "Beaten up? By her? Good!"

Ling Er nodded grimly, unimpressed.

"She’s strong," Ling Er said, her voice softening. "Stronger than the Xiantian Sect lets on. On paper, she’s just an elder. In reality, her strength rivals the kingdom’s first great official. And anyone who gets close to her…" Ling Er’s gaze darkened. "She drives them mad. Even my father’s still chasing her, throwing everything at her feet."

Su Xiaobai sighed. "Masochists, all of you."

"It’s not funny!" Ling Er snapped.

"It’s rather hilarious," Su Xiaobai replied with a grin. "A woman who beats up kings and breaks minds? She’s either cursed or brilliant."

Su Xiaobai finally understood why Wei Zhong beat the crap out of Wei Jun for going near the Xiantian Sect. The old man wasn’t just paranoid—he was desperate. He’d already seen one heir fall to obsession and wasn’t about to let it happen again.

Too late. Wei Jun had already fallen for his stepmother.

What kind of circus is this? Su Xiaobai groaned. But something about the name "White Jade Sword" itched at the back of his mind. ’Where have I heard this before?’ It felt like someone had padlocked the gate to his memories to keep him from ruining the plot.

"If she’s the queen," Su Xiaobai asked, his tone dry, "then who’s your mother?"

Ling Er’s lips tightened. "The second concubine."

"Second concubine?" His brow twitched.

Ling Er sighed. "White Jade Sword never accepted my father. He declared their engagement anyway. She ignored him. When he tried to force it, she beat him bloody. Panicked, he took a concubine to secure an heir. But that didn’t work either."

"Why not?"

"Their son left Yue. Abandoned the throne." Ling Er’s tone was bitter. "He became the First Great Official."

Su Xiaobai blinked. ’Him?’ Wei Zhong had mentioned him—a cultivator who rose beyond kings and courts. ’Smart guy. Ran while he could.’

Ling Er continued, sharper now. "So my father tried again. Took a second concubine—my mother. That’s where elder brother and I come in."

"And the first concubine?"

"She rules the court." Ling Er’s expression darkened. "My father barely has a voice anymore. She made sure of that. As long as my Brother is next in line, she holds the reins. But if he takes the throne, she’ll lose everything. If he fails…" her meaning unspoken but clear.

Su Xiaobai rubbed his chin. "Let me guess—she sent him off defenseless?"

Ling Er nodded grimly. "It’s tradition. When princes come of age, they’re sent out to train. My father met White Jade Sword that way. Brother followed the same path. But this time, no guards. The first concubine called it a ’test of strength.’ My father agreed."

"And let me guess—your father’s easier to control than Wei Jun would ever be?"

Ling Er glanced away, but her silence was answer enough.

Su Xiaobai snorted. "No wonder you’re stuck without treasures or protection. She’s bled you both dry."

Ling Er’s voice softened. "My mother died years ago. After that, the first concubine had free rein. Brother might still have a shot at the throne, but me? Without the family’s ’Ancient Sealing Gate Technique,’ I was never even in the running."

The silence stretched, alas, twisted family politics.

Finally, Su Xiaobai shook his head, muttering, "People are like onions. Peel back a layer, and it just gets worse."

Pft...

Ling Er blinked, caught between laughing and frowning. This guy. How could he turn a depressing story into something that made her want to chuckle?

She pressed her lips together, holding back a smile. This is why it’s easy to stay near him, she thought. No matter how bleak things got, Su Xiaobai had a knack for pulling the absurd out of the unbearable.

Then, as if it were nothing, she dropped a bombshell. "Grandpa asked me to gather more information about her."

Su Xiaobai froze mid-thought. "...What?"

Ling Er’s gaze slid toward Xiao Hei, her expression casual but her eyes sparkling with mischief. He really doesn’t know anything, huh?

She added, almost too innocently, "Grandpa said it’d be easier for me. You wouldn’t suspect me, after all."

"…"

Su Xiaobai’s face darkened. ’That old fox! He’s even got his granddaughter running errands? Playing games behind my back?’

Ling Er grinned at his reaction, like a cat toying with its prey. "So… how much should I tell him, big brother su~?" Her tone was sweet, but her eyes gleamed with wicked amusement.

Su Xiaobai rubbed his temples, letting out a long sigh.

Did she just sell her grandpa out, huh...