Jiang Yuyan
My Villain Family Can Read My Mind, and Now This Fake Heiress Is Everyone's Darling
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Jiang Yuyan (江玉烟) |
| Alias(es) | Yanyan — used by Han Yi 44 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Jiang Family; Shengda Group, a Jiang Family business 34 42 |
| Occupation/Role | Sole heir of the Jiang Family; businesswoman who originally managed its affairs single-handedly 34 43 |
| Family | Wife of Han Yi; mother figure to Jiang Jinran; mother of the Jiang siblings, who bear her surname 25 34 42 |
| Status | Alive; still married to Han Yi while secretly preparing for divorce 43 44 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 34, “Her mother” 34 |
Background / History
Heiress and Marriage
Jiang Yuyan was the beloved only daughter of the Jiang Family’s previous head and its sole heir. Because she would inherit the family, her husband was required to marry into it, and their children took her surname 34.
She met Han Yi after he joined the Jiang-owned Shengda Group. A gifted graduate of Imperial Capital University from a rural farming family, he impressed her with his intelligence, courtesy, and apparent respect for women. She regarded his distance from high society’s excesses as an advantage rather than a flaw. Her parents initially opposed the relationship but eventually accepted it because she remained determined to marry him 42.
Jiang Yuyan originally directed the family’s affairs herself. During the years she spent bearing and raising children, Han Yi accumulated influence and gained control over many businesses and a substantial portion of the family’s wealth. After discovering his betrayal, she concluded that he had deliberately encouraged her to have so many children to weaken her control 43.
Reconnecting with Jiang Jinran
Jiang Yuyan had long cared for Jiang Jinran quietly, but the girl’s withdrawn behavior left her hurt and reluctant to intrude. When Jinran unexpectedly opened her bedroom door and warmly greeted her as “Mom,” Yuyan was nearly moved to tears. During this encounter, she discovered that she could hear Jinran’s unspoken thoughts 34 35.
Her delight turned to shock when those thoughts accused Han Yi of keeping a former lover and an illegitimate daughter overseas. Although she struggled to reconcile the accusation with his decades of apparent devotion, she decided to investigate rather than dismiss it 34 35.
Before leaving, she personally cooked breakfast for Jinran. Her daughter’s newfound warmth gave her the confidence to reach out in ways she had previously feared would be unwelcome 38.
Discovering Han Yi’s Betrayal
Without informing Han Yi, Jiang Yuyan secretly returned overseas and entered their castle estate through the back entrance. From its surveillance room, she watched him embrace Bai Ling and promise to give her an acknowledged position when the time was right 42.
The arrival of their daughter, Xiaoxue, confirmed Jinran’s warning. Seeing that the girl appeared roughly Jinran’s age made Yuyan realize how long the affair had lasted. She broke down as she reconsidered the affection Han Yi had shown her throughout their marriage 42.
Preparing for Divorce
Jiang Yuyan erased the footage recording her arrival, switched off some cameras, and left without confronting Han Yi. She resolved to divorce him, but recognized that an immediate separation could give him opportunities to transfer or claim family assets 43.
Her priority became recovering control of the Jiang Family’s wealth before revealing what she knew. She intended to leave Han Yi with nothing rather than allow her family’s assets to support him, Bai Ling, and their daughter 43.
Before flying home, she sold Rose Manor, forcing Han Yi and his secret family to leave. During his questioning phone call, she concealed her knowledge of the affair and treated the sale as an ordinary property decision. Privately, she considered the beloved estate “filthy” after their occupation of it 43 44.
Appearance
Jiang Yuyan is strikingly beautiful, with a poised bearing that Jinran considers more impressive than that of some celebrities 34.
- Eyes: Bright, rounded, almond-shaped eyes 34.
- Public demeanor: An expressionless, cool appearance and noble bearing 42.
- At home: Wears a pink apron while preparing breakfast, giving her a younger, softer look 38.
- Travel attire: Black sunglasses at the airport; a trench coat when leaving the estate after discovering the affair 42 43.
Personality
Jiang Yuyan presents a reserved, imposing face to the outside world, reserving her tenderness for her husband and children. With Jinran, she is affectionate but cautious: rather than demand closeness, she avoids imposing on a daughter she believes does not want her attention 34 38 42.
Despite her business competence, she is vulnerable in matters of love. Her faith in Han Yi makes the discovery of his affair devastating, but she does not remain passive. Once her initial anguish subsides, she prioritizes protecting the family’s assets, concealing her intentions, and planning a financially secure separation 35 42 43.
Abilities & Skills
Hearing Jiang Jinran’s Thoughts
Jiang Yuyan begins hearing Jinran’s inner voice during their reunion 34.
- Hears Jinran’s private praise despite the girl not speaking aloud 34.
- Learns about Han Yi’s alleged affair and hidden daughter through Jinran’s thoughts 34 35.
- Continues hearing Jinran’s thoughts during breakfast 38.
- No ability to read anyone else’s mind is established in these encounters 34 35 38.
Business Management and Discretion
- Previously managed the Jiang Family’s affairs single-handedly 43.
- Recognizes the danger of asset transfers and contested property division before initiating divorce 43.
- Investigates Han Yi without notifying him and removes surveillance evidence of her visit 42 43.
- Sells Rose Manor decisively while maintaining a seemingly unsuspecting manner toward her husband 44.
Relationships
- Jiang Jinran — Raised as her youngest daughter, though Jinran is not biologically related to the Jiang Family. Yuyan’s longstanding affection begins receiving a warmer response after Jinran’s transmigration 25 34 35 38.
- Han Yi — Husband who married into her family. She once trusted his apparent devotion, but secretly plans to divorce him after discovering his affair and recognizing his encroachment on family assets 34 42 43.
- Yu Lian — A trusted older woman whom Yuyan regards as a second mother after losing her parents early. Yuyan tells her that she must travel overseas to verify something 35.
- Bai Ling — Han Yi’s secret lover. Yuyan witnesses their intimacy through the estate’s surveillance system 42.
- Bai Xue / Xiaoxue — Han Yi and Bai Ling’s daughter, whose appearance confirms the existence of his hidden family 42 43.
- Sang Ning — The true heiress. In the original novel’s storyline, her lively, affectionate nature heals Yuyan’s hurt and gives her the reciprocal mother–daughter bond she had lacked with the original Jinran 35.