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

The emperor instantly became wary of Chen Hanche. Lately, due to his poor health, he had grown increasingly displeased with the crown prince. If this matter successfully framed the crown prince, the beneficiary would likely be this fourth prince.

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Yao Feiran was looking at Chen Zhaoche's injuries. Chen Zhaoche was furious: "Fourth sister, what are you doing? If I hadn't been lucky, that woman wouldn't have stabbed my shoulder."

"You think you're lucky, but actually it's because I controlled things well. Why would I let you die?"

Chen Zhaoche looked doubtful, but still chose to believe Yao Feiran: "Who exactly wants to assassinate Father?"

Yao Feiran mouthed the word "four".

"What does he want to do? If Father really dies, won't I be able to smoothly succeed to the throne?"

"You wish! There are so many secret guards and bodyguards around Father Emperor that it's impossible to assassinate him. Even if the assassination succeeded, with evidence of your treason, do you think you can smoothly ascend the throne? Those assassins were just a tool for Chen Hanche to frame you."

"What?!"

Chen Zhaoche's expression was one of surprise and uncertainty, but he relaxed after a while.

"Fourth Sister, you saved me again."

"Because you're my brother, even if you're a piece of trash, I'll still try to help you up."

"......"

In his previous life, the Fourth Prince lacked the support of the Lu family and died young, which allowed Chen Zhaoche to ascend to the throne. This life is much more difficult.

If it weren't for my mole planted in Chen Hanche's residence who noticed something and tipped me off in time, this frame-up would probably have actually succeeded.

Even so, Chen Hanche cleaned up the mess perfectly, leaving no trace. Even if someone had doubts, there was no evidence.

But did he think that it was okay without evidence? These assassins were the biggest threat that had been exposed.

This time, the emperor began to focus the conflict on Chen Hanche, while Yao Feiran also began to collect evidence of Chen Hanche's training of assassins and forming cliques for personal gain.

Everyone originally thought the crown prince was going to be deposed, but after this incident, we often saw scenes of filial piety between the emperor and his son, while Chen Hanche was often criticized by the emperor.

After Yao Yan conquered several cities, he completely consolidated his position on the border, marking the first time that the Wen Kingdom was in a weak position.

A few years later, Prime Minister Lu fainted at home and had to retire due to illness.

The emperor was getting old and was losing his strength.

When Yao Yan returned to the capital in triumph, he talked with the emperor for a long time. The next day, the emperor summoned Yao Feiran.

"Feiran, Yao Yan said he wants to ask you out."

The emperor's eyes were scrutinizing, and Yao Feiran saw the faint aura above his head, knowing that he was nearing his end.

"Father, I am willing to marry General Yao."

"I underestimated you. The Crown Prince's current position is probably due to the obstacles you cleared for him. I thought he was somewhat capable, even though he was dull-witted. But now it seems he is utterly useless."

Yao Feiran has been making some big moves lately, and she was the one who put Chen Hanche in charge of the crime. He is now under house arrest in the Prince's Mansion. If the Emperor investigates the Xiao family, he will be able to find some clues. However, the Emperor doesn't have much time left, so it doesn't matter whether he knows or not.

"My third brother is good enough to be a ruler who maintains the status quo."

"By then, he might not be the one in power anymore, Fei Ran. Do you dare say you have no ambition?"

Yao Feiran scoffed, "If I had ambitions, would Father Emperor want to pass the throne to me?"

"You—how dare you!"

"What do you mean by being bold? I am also your daughter. Look, even Fourth Brother can't beat me, but you look down on me because of my gender. You call me the most beloved princess, but isn't it all for the sake of power that you want to marry me off to the Northern Barbarians? Doesn't Father know that most of the princesses who go to the Northern Barbarians die young? You don't care about that. You only care whether these princesses have given birth to any children who can inherit the power of the Northern Barbarians."

"As a princess, having enjoyed wealth and luxury, you should bear the responsibility of a marriage alliance."

"You're right. Actually, I don't object to marrying into the Northern Barbarians. Women in the Northern Barbarians can hold power and are much freer than here. It's just that the Northern Barbarian prince is really ugly, and I just can't bring myself to do it."

The emperor's face flushed red with anger. Yao Feiran watched as his luck rapidly dissipated above his head and said nothing more. If she angered him to death on the spot, it would be a huge problem.

In the end, the emperor still granted Yao Feiran a marriage, and as an older unmarried princess, she finally received a title and a princess's residence.

Princess Jing Shu.

Yao Yan came from a humble background but was fortunate enough to be supported by the Xiao family. He later made many outstanding contributions and eventually married the younger sister of the Crown Prince. His life story is truly poignant.

In the following months, the emperor fainted in the palace, and the entire imperial city was surrounded. With the help of the Xiao family and Yao Yan, Chen Zhaoche successfully ascended the throne.

Yao Feiran was also promoted to the rank of Princess.

Yao Yan told Yao Feiran something: "Feiran, before the late emperor died, he asked His Majesty to give you poisoned wine, but His Majesty did not obey."

Actually, Chen Zhaoche's unwavering trust in her was quite surprising to her; otherwise, she would have already targeted this scumbag brother.

After Chen Zhaoche ascended the throne, he was overwhelmed with many things, so he simply invited his younger sister Yao Feiran to come and help him handle government affairs.

Yao Feiran originally thought she could lie down and collect energy for the rest of her life, but Chen Zhaoche had already realized his own abilities and hurriedly handed them over to Yao Feiran.

With the ascension of a new emperor and the transfer of power, retribution is inevitable.

Apart from the Lu family, the officials who sided with Chen Hanche have all been dealt with fairly well.

Chen Zhaoche asked in confusion, "Sister, why do you want me to let the Lu family go, keep their titles for three generations, and let Lu Shuyun's child inherit my fourth brother's title? Lu Chenyou almost caused you to marry far away, and Lu Shuyun often tries to trick me and wants to depose me from my position as crown prince."

"The Lu family has indeed worked diligently for the Great Qi for so many years. He only offended you, but he did not let down the people. If we punish them, it will easily discourage the people. Now that you are the emperor, you should have the magnanimity you need."

Chen Zhaoche frowned, recalling the things the Lu family had done over the years. Although they held immense power, they had indeed served the country and its people. He sighed and ultimately decided against seeking revenge later.

"Fourth Sister, you are still too kind."

Yao Feiran thought to herself, "How can anyone compare to this char siu? In my past life, I married Lu Shuyun, and she supported me wholeheartedly. But you ruined my entire family for a white lotus flower."

Of course, his ending wasn't good either; he ultimately became a ruler who lost his country.

When Yao Feiran was riding back in a sedan chair, she encountered Lu Shuyun. She stopped the carriage and wanted to talk to her.

Yao Feiran agreed.

The two sat facing each other. Lu Shuyun's eyes no longer showed any anxiety or fear. It was probably because the new emperor had affirmed the Lu family's achievements. Although the Lu family did not have any high-ranking officials in the court, they would not be in any danger.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness, for letting the Lu family off the hook."

Lu Shuyun knew that the Lu family had received this favor, and it must have been done by this eldest princess.

"You no longer need to live in fear; the entire Lu family will surely have a peaceful end."

Lu Shuyun was stunned for a moment, and then tears streamed down her face.