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

The servants around Yao Feiran were all ready to draw their knives, but their master didn't allow them to do so, so they could only watch as Yao Feiran was taken away by them.

Several people looked at each other.

After Yao Feiran left, Afu scratched his head: "Are we really not going with them? Has Master been taken away?"

"Take it if you want."

Stone pulled on the reins expressionlessly. His skills were all taught by his master, who would have sent them to fight if he wasn't confident.

The group left silently.

Over here, the bald man looked at Yao Feiran with a malicious smile.

"You're quite composed, aren't you afraid of ruining your reputation?"

"Take me to Zhang Ergou's place. I'm getting impatient with you guys lying in ambush for so many days."

"You know it's Zhang Ergou? Bah! How dare you insult Master Zhang!"

The bald man looked at her with surprise and doubt, then felt he was making a fuss over nothing. The skinny man stared at Yao Feiran for a while, his eyes revealing amazement.

He whispered, "What exactly does Master Zhang want? If he really has a grudge, he could just kill him. Why bother bringing him here in such a grand manner? What a pity."

The bald man rolled his eyes at him: "Don't do anything rash, the master has his own plans."

The other party is, after all, the sister of a scholar who passed the imperial examination. If we really kill her in a big way, this place will probably be dug up three feet deep.

People can't die, but if something else happens, who knows what will happen.

As he spoke, he took out a handkerchief, intending to knock Yao Feiran unconscious. Unexpectedly, Yao Feiran slapped the handkerchief onto his face, and the bald man instantly passed out.

Upon seeing this turn of events, the thin man rushed over, and Yao Feiran punched him, causing him to faint.

Those outside the carriage, unaware of what was happening inside, continued towards their destination.

After turning several corners, night gradually fell.

The people outside lifted the curtain of the carriage and instantly saw the bald man and the thin man lying to one side. The woman was not tied up and was leisurely lifting the curtain to look outside.

"Ah—that woman is conscious."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man's vision went black and he fainted.

Yao Feiran slowly walked over, looked around, and saw that it was a manor outside the county town, which looked like it had never been inhabited.

She walked in slowly, and the people around her looked at her with apprehension. But it was too late to do anything now; they had already reached their destination.

Zhang Shi specifically asked someone to bring her here, probably because of his son's matter.

Yao Feiran went inside and entered a brightly lit room, where Zhang Shi's figure appeared before her.

Although Yao Feng often said that Zhang Shi was a good-for-nothing, at least he was good-looking, otherwise Jiang Yuan wouldn't have taken a liking to him.

When Zhang Shi first saw Yao Feiran, to be honest, he had been targeting the Yao family for over ten years, and things hadn't gone smoothly ever since Yao Feiran was born.

"Did you kill Yueming?"

"He drowned himself," Yao Feiran said expressionlessly. "I only saw him."

"You're lying. My son can swim, how could he have drowned?"

"Then you can't just say it was me without evidence, Zhang Ergou. It's time to settle the score for what you've done to the Yao family all these years."

Zhang Shi's eyelids twitched slightly. He had originally intended to confront the culprit, but instead, he was the one being confronted.

She was all alone, yet she was so fearless.

"If you have someone to blame, blame your Yao family for offending someone. My son's death is inextricably linked to you. Even if I can't kill you, I can make you pay the price."

"What price do you want me to pay?"

Yao Feiran did not show any fear.

Since they don't want to kill her, then it's a matter of the woman's reputation. She's been kidnapped, and if she dies, things will get out of hand. But if she doesn't die, and is only insulted, then all the evil will be directed at her.

"Hmph, then rumors will spread that you were kidnapped by bandits and dumped on the street. Your Yao family will lose all face."

At that moment, it became bright outside.

A servant came running over, tumbling and crawling.

"Master, something terrible has happened! There are government officials all outside!"

Zhang Shi's hand trembled, and he looked at her in shock: "When did you tip me off?"

"I have my own way of doing things."

There were too many people in the manor. Although she was good at fighting, she was still just a mortal and didn't act impulsively.

Bang! The door was kicked open, and a group of people rushed in. To Yao Feiran's surprise, Yao Shuyan was also there.

Zhang Shi's eyes widened, and he was quickly arrested.

Yao Feiran: "Brother, what are you doing here?"

"Where else could I be if not here?" Yao Shuyan's face darkened. "They said you sent the servants away first, and then obediently delivered yourself to their doorstep."

"I'm just curious who might have a grudge against me."

"But we can't be so reckless."

At this moment, Yao Feiran also noticed the man next to Yao Shuyan. He was handsome and dressed in fine clothes, so he must come from a well-off family.

Yao Shuyan introduced, "Brother Shen, this is my younger sister. And this is my classmate, Shen Xuyan."

"Brother Yao, Miss Yao is exceptionally courageous and intelligent. She managed to protect herself while simultaneously sending a message."

When Yao Shuyan saw someone praising his sister, he knew her true nature and his expression turned unnatural. Although he was now a scholar who had passed the imperial examination, he was still suppressed by Yao Feiran at home.

"Thank you for the compliment, Young Master Shen."

After bidding farewell to Shen Xuyan, Yao Shuyan took Yao Feiran home.

"My parents are very worried at home, so I'd like to go back and let them know I'm safe."

"I understand." Yao Feiran nodded. "What's the background of this Young Master Shen?"

"He is the prefect's only son, and it is thanks to him that we were able to quickly mobilize the yamen runners of Jinlan Prefecture today."

"I see."

Yao Feiran remained unfazed, and upon returning home, she naturally gave him a lecture.

Seeing that Yao Feiran was unharmed, Yao Feng naturally breathed a sigh of relief. However, he also felt puzzled: "Although I dislike Zhang Ergou, I haven't offended him. Why would they arrest you?"

Yao Feiran was about to speak when she remembered that if Song Haitang's matter were exposed, Song Yuwei would probably know that Yao Feng's inability to take the imperial examination was also a result of her being implicated. So she simply changed her story.

"He's jealous that you have a good son."

Yao Feng: "......."

Yao Shuyan: "..."

After some time, the government office delivered a bracelet.

Song Yuwei looked at the bracelet and couldn't help but shed tears.

"What's wrong with Mother?"

"That despicable Zhang Ergou, he actually ordered someone to steal your mother's dowry. After searching, all that was left was this bracelet, which was given to her by the Marquis's matriarch."

Song Yuwei couldn't help but be moved by the scene.

The matter came to an end, and Zhang Shi was imprisoned. Because evidence was found that he had colluded with bandits and kidnapped people, he was sentenced to beheading. Jiang Yuan hated him to death because it affected her daughter's reputation.

.......

Jinlan Mansion

"Shuyan, your sister has come to see you again."

Someone joked, "Shuyan, is your sister married?"

"Go away, my little sister is still young."

Yao Shuyan walked out directly. Yao Feiran was already waiting in the carriage. Just as she was about to step forward, Shen Xuyan also appeared in front of her.

"Is Miss Yao inside the carriage at the banquet?"

Just as Yao Shuyan was about to say something, Yao Feiran spoke up: "Thank you for what happened the other day, Young Master Shen. I wonder if Young Master Shen has the time to invite you to Chunyanlou for a chat."

I thought Shen Xuyan would decline, but to my surprise, he readily agreed, "Of course I'm willing."

Yao Shuyan: "......."

The three went to Chunyanlou. During the trip, Shen Xuyan treated Yao Feiran very warmly, which made Yao Shuyan realize that something was wrong.

After Shen Xuyan left, Yao Shuyan looked at Yao Feiran with a hint of something in his eyes.

"Is he interested in me?"

Yao Shuyan nearly lost his balance: "What did you say? Can't you be a little more subtle?"

This person gave her a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze; he spoke with great tact, yet he was constantly getting closer to her.

"I'm telling the truth."

"Brother Shen is the prefect's only son; he should know what kind of person he will marry in the future."

Yao Shuyan spoke solemnly. Although he thought his younger sister was very outstanding, he felt that she was not a good match for the Shen family.

Yao Feiran didn't know whether to admit it or not. Her charm wasn't great enough to make someone fall in love at first sight, but the other person still approached her, and she didn't know why.

After that, every time Yao Feiran came to Jinlan Mansion, she would intentionally or unintentionally run into Shen Xuyan. Yao Shuyan had a good relationship with him, so she didn't resist too much. More than a year passed like this.

Yao Feiran had become quite familiar with Shen Xuyan.

Shen Xuyan said to Yao Shuyan, "Brother Yao, I'd like to marry your sister. Is that alright?"

Yao Shuyan spat out the water he had just taken a sip of.

"I need my sister's permission to do this."

Shen Xuyan raised an eyebrow: "Neither you nor your parents can make the decision?"

"My sister has always been decisive, and if she doesn't want to, no one in the family will force her."

Shen Xuyan frowned, then relaxed: "Please ask Brother Yao to convey my message."

Yao Shuyan relayed Shen Xuyan's words to Yao Feiran.

"Is there any way to refuse?"

"Back when you were arrested, it was Brother Shen who intervened. He is about the same age as me and has no concubines at home, so he would be a good match for me."

"Brother, didn't you say we're not a good match and he wouldn't be interested in me?"

Yao Shuyan said, bewildered, "I don't know either."

Yao Feiran's expression didn't change much. This marriage seemed perfect, but there were always some strange things about it.

"I'll talk to him myself."

Yao Feiran met Shen Xuyan at the restaurant.

"Young Master Shen, our two families are not well-matched, so let's call off the marriage proposal."

"My parents have already agreed. As long as Miss Yao agrees, we will immediately go to propose marriage."

"Why did Young Master Shen take a liking to me? I want to know the real reason." Yao Feiran smiled enigmatically. "For example, that sickly cousin of yours."

Shen Xuyan was clearly taken aback, and his previously affectionate expression disappeared.

"My cousin is frail and sickly. I promised to take care of her for the rest of my life, and I will certainly not affect your position."

Yao Feiran was speechless. Sure enough, as her luck increased, she would also have something similar to the female lead's fate, and some inexplicable and heart-wrenching love stories would come knocking on her door.

"So you want to marry me only because of my humble background and the fact that I won't do anything to your cousin, but I don't want to marry you."

He appears polite on the surface, but is secretly an arrogant person.

"I understand." Shen Xuyan didn't expect the other party to refuse so decisively. Even an ordinary peasant girl would refuse the son of the prefect.

As he was leaving, Shen Xuyan said, "Miss Yao, I hope you will reconsider, both for Brother Yao's future and for your own sake."

Yao Feiran is not a selfless person. Yao Shuyan's future is naturally something he has to work hard for himself. Why should she rely on her sister's marriage for help? Besides, there will probably be a lot of trouble after she enters the family. Why should she create trouble for herself?

Yao Shuyan also learned of this: "I didn't expect Shen Xuyan to mean this. Does he think my sister should just submit to him? That's absurd."

Yao Feiran had no interest in getting involved in the love triangle.

Unexpectedly, Shen Xuyan's cousin came to find her in person. When Yao Feiran arrived at Jinlan Mansion, she was approached by a frail and delicate woman.

"Miss Yao, I am Xie Qin, Shen Xuyan's cousin."

Seeing that she was coughing all the time, Yao Feiran said, "You're not feeling well, so you shouldn't go out unnecessarily. Just stay home and rest."

Xie Qin's expression turned slightly unpleasant; she thought Yao Feiran was mocking her.

"My cousin recently said he wants to marry his classmate's sister, which I suppose is you. I hope you don't mind my existence. I'm just trying to survive in this house and won't bother you or my cousin. He's just taking pity on my health and wants to take care of me forever."

"I don't mind, but I don't want to marry Young Master Shen."

Yao Feiran was baffled; it was none of Xie Qin's business to advise her.

At this moment, Xie Qin started coughing violently again, looking as if she was about to cough up her lungs. Yao Feiran quickly said, "Xiao Cui, take Miss Xie back."

Xie Qin remained motionless: "Over the years, my cousin has turned down many suitors who wanted to marry me because he was afraid I would suffer. I don't want him to waste his life because of me, and besides, I am unable to have my own children, so Miss Yao, please don't worry."

Yao Feiran looked at Xie Qin, who was talking to herself, and was speechless. This girl was saying how good Shen Xuyan was to her, both openly and secretly. She probably didn't want Yao Feiran to come into the family, but she had to pretend to be a righteous person.

"I'm not worried. I really have no feelings for Young Master Shen."

Xie Qin felt a surge of joy, but then a look of disappointment crossed her face as she remembered how her aunt was becoming increasingly dissatisfied with her cousin.

"Miss Xie, the weather is chilly, you should go back first."

Seeing that Xie Qin was about to collapse, Yao Feiran was afraid that she would be framed. Just as she was thinking about this, Xie Qin fainted.

A figure rushed over and helped Xie Qin up.

"Miss Yao, my cousin is frail, please don't bully her."

"Cousin, this was my own accident, it has nothing to do with Miss Yao."

Yao Feiran: "..."

Reversal of Fate Beads: "This plot is quite interesting. Your luck is stronger than hers, so you might eventually replace her as Shen Xuyan's true love."

"Thank you."

The group parted on bad terms, and Yao Shuyan also learned of this outrageous incident.

"Brother Shen is usually so outstanding in his studies, I never expected him to be such a muddle-headed person."

His sister naturally wanted to choose someone who would be devoted to her; family background was not important.

"Yes, I never expected it to be such an unexpected disaster."

After that, Yao Shuyan gradually distanced himself from Shen Xuyan, and a few years later, the imperial examination was approaching.

Yao Feiran is also eighteen years old. Because of the interference of the Shen family, no one dares to propose marriage, which unexpectedly saves her a lot of trouble.

Yao Feiran will also go to the capital for the imperial examination.

It's time to meet the real heiress.