Quick Transmigration: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Die a Natural Death

Yao Feiran looked around and felt they were all about the same, then smiled and said, "Mother, please keep an eye on things for me, as long as I can stay in the capital."

Consort De's eyes sharpened: "Yes, my daughter must stay in the capital."

During the reign of the late emperor, the Great Qi Kingdom was often at a disadvantage against the Wen Kingdom, and was even forced to cede territory. Later, when the Wen Kingdom negotiated, it deliberately said that it wanted to marry the daughter of the Great Qi emperor. Most of the princesses in the palace were married off to the Wen Kingdom for political reasons, and their fates were tragic. It was not until General Lu led his troops to recover a lot of lost territory that the Great Qi Kingdom was able to catch its breath, but it still had to send princesses to the north.

The Northern Barbarians were a vassal state of the Great Qi, guarding the northern border for the Great Qi. In order to consolidate its rule, the Great Qi and the Northern Barbarians often engaged in marriage alliances.

That's why Consort De was in a hurry to marry Yao Feiran off.

Four months later, news of Shen Ningwei's pregnancy arrived. Consort De was overjoyed and instructed Chen Zhaoche to treat his wife well.

Yao Feiran went to see Shen Ningwei and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Shen Ningwei looked well. Shen Ningwei looked at Yao Feiran gratefully.

After marrying the Crown Prince, she discovered that there had never been any other women in his harem. It was said that the Fourth Princess and Consort De pleaded for the sake of their marital relationship, and that it would be postponed for two years before anyone else entered the inner palace.

"How is Third Sister-in-law?"

"Fourth Sister, I'm fine. The imperial physician checked my pulse earlier and said it's only been two months."

"Third sister-in-law, you can call me Feiran. May I take your pulse?"

Shen Ning was stunned for a moment, thinking that Yao Feiran was just joking, but seeing her expectant look, she still reached out her hand.

Yao Feiran carefully took Shen Ningwei's pulse. It had only been two months, so it was too early to tell anything, but Shen Ningwei's pulse seemed a little strange.

At this moment, Chen Zhaoche walked over and said in surprise, "Feiran, what are you doing? Don't take advantage of your sister-in-law."

Yao Feiran glared at him irritably, then looked around and said, "Third Sister-in-law, I'm going to stay here all day. You won't mind, will you?"

"Four... Fei Ran, of course I won't mind."

Chen Zhaoche didn't know what his younger sister wanted to do. He just gave her a strange look and went to the Ministry of War to study.

On this day, Yao Feiran spent the whole day with Shen Ningwei, eating and living together, and did not notice anything unusual until her maid brought her a bowl of medicine. Yao Feiran took a sniff of it and forcefully took the medicine.

For a moment, the maid panicked and knelt down, saying, "Your Highness, this is the Crown Princess's tonic. I don't know what you want to do with it."

"Yuan Hong, it's alright." Shen Ning smiled faintly. "Fei Ran, are you interested in this tonic? There should be some more in the small kitchen; I can bring you a bowl."

Yao Feiran thought of Shen Ningwei's death date in six months, and there were still two months left. Could it be that something had happened to the child? Coupled with this medicine, she couldn't help but become suspicious.

"Let's call the imperial physician first."

After a while, the imperial physician arrived quickly. Yao Feiran, holding the tonic, said directly, "Imperial Physician Liu, please examine this tonic carefully to see if there is anything wrong with it."

Physician Liu carefully examined the prescription and then took a sip: "This medicine actually contains Achyranthes bidentata. Although it can nourish the liver and kidneys, it also promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, which can lead to miscarriage or even severe bleeding in pregnant women."

Shen Ningwei's face paled: "Imperial Physician, I've taken it twice, I don't know what effect it will have on the fetus."

After taking Shen Ningwei's pulse, the imperial physician pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty need not worry. Her pulse is still stable. Just avoid any further complications."

After the imperial physician left, Shen Ningwei's panicked face was replaced by anger. Although she was gentle, it did not mean she was incompetent. She was also raised by a noble family. Yao Feiran did not interfere. Now that it had been discovered, the rest was left to Shen Ningwei.

The next day, Shen Ningwei's personal maid, Yuan Hong, was sent out of the palace and then taken away by the Shen family.

Yao Feiran thought to herself that Yuan Hong, as Shen Ningwei's maid, should have been deeply trusted, but she actually betrayed Shen Ningwei.

When she saw Shen Ningwei again, she seemed somewhat disappointed: "Yuanhong has been my personal maid for many years. I really didn't expect her to betray me."

"Is someone instigating this behind the scenes?"

"I don't know. She committed suicide after she went back. She had no relatives and grew up in the Shen family mansion."

There is no hatred without a reason. Yao Feiran narrowed her eyes slightly, feeling that things were not so simple.

After leaving the mansion, she told her maternal grandfather, Xiao Renxing, about the matter, hoping he would send someone to investigate.

Xiao Bingxing stared at Yao Feiran. Over the years, he seemed to understand what his granddaughter wanted to do. While he was amazed, he trusted his granddaughter more and more.

"Feiran, it would be so much better if you were a man. Your third brother is useless. He's too easily fooled. He's good at studying, but not so good at martial arts."

Yao Feiran shook her head: "How is Yao Yan?"

"He has now been promoted to captain, but because he is a retainer of the Xiao family, the Lu family doesn't value him much. I told him to keep a low profile and find an opportunity to earn military merit."

Yao Feiran thought to herself, the Lu family seems to be loyal and unwavering, yet they have still gotten involved in the factional struggle. Yao Yan is quick-witted and brave in battle. If he can be given an important position, General Lu's pressure will be greatly reduced. However, it seems that the Lu family wants to remove Chen Zhaoche from the position of Crown Prince, so they naturally do not want the Xiao family's power to expand.

I wonder if the fourth prince, who married such a powerful figure in his previous life, will have sleepless nights after ascending the throne.

"Speaking of which, that kid has always wanted to see you. He's usually quiet and reserved, but when he finally comes back, he always asks if you're there. Sometimes when you're here, he'll secretly look at you."

"...Grandpa, why don't you say that kid was secretly watching me?"

Xiao Linxing laughed heartily: "I just wanted to say it today."

"..."

Yao Feiran didn't talk about Yao Yan anymore. The two talked for a while. After the Xiao family became rich, their caravans had already gone to other countries and secretly trained assassins. If it weren't for the risk of being exposed, Yao Feiran was thinking of manufacturing firearms as well, since she was already familiar with the process.

Upon returning to the palace, Yao Feiran noticed that Consort De's expression was slightly grave and asked, "Mother, what's wrong?"

"Those barbarians from the north are coming to the palace to pay homage."

Yao Feiran guessed something: "Are they seeking another marriage alliance?"

The Northern Barbarians were different from ordinary vassal states. They were brave and skilled in battle and had always guarded the border. To strengthen the ties between the two sides, intermarriage had become the norm.

"Mother, don't worry, I have two older sisters, so it's not my turn."

The anxiety on Consort De's face did not fade: "What if the Northern Barbarians insist on marrying you? No matter how much your father loves you, he cannot override matters of state."

Yao Feiran also knew that the emperor's claim of doting on her was merely because he thought this daughter was outstanding. But no matter how outstanding she was, she was still just a daughter, a toy to amuse her in her spare time. Her only value was in marriage.

Yao Feiran smiled enigmatically: "If they want to marry a daughter, they shouldn't regret it."