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

"Father, I want to go to the capital too."

Seeing that Yao Shuyan's fortunes were fluctuating and that there might be changes in the capital, Yao Feiran insisted on going there.

Yao Feng said, "There are many important people in the capital. It would be bad if we got into trouble."

"A daughter would never provoke anyone. If Father doesn't let me go, I'll go by myself."

Song Yuwei's face was full of sorrow. The capital city was a place full of bad memories for her. She had lived there for more than ten years, but in the end, she had to flee in a sorry state.

Yao Feiran also saw Song Yuwei's concerns and comforted her, "Mother, you're not wrong. If my brother pursues an official career, he will be recognized sooner or later. Besides, the other party doesn't have the power to cover up everything."

Song Haitang might have some tricks up her sleeve when dealing with people in the inner quarters, but she can't interfere too much in court affairs, otherwise she wouldn't have let Zhang Shi do these things.

Song Yuwei exclaimed in surprise, "Why would you say that? Did your father tell you something?"

"My daughter must have heard it from somewhere else."

"Mother knows you're a person with your own ideas, so please be careful in everything you do."

"I see."

Having received Song Yuwei's approval, Yao Feng didn't say anything more, and the three of them set off again, accompanied by a pageboy.

The journey to the capital was long, and when they passed through Jinlan Prefecture, they unexpectedly encountered Shen Xuyan's carriage. Just as they entered the tunnel at the same time, the two sides met by chance.

Yao Feiran spoke up, "Uncle Xu, please move aside."

He was the son of the prefect, and Yao Feiran, not wanting to cause any trouble, had someone make way for him.

"Is Miss Yao inside too?"

Shen Xuyan's voice came from inside the carriage. Ever since she learned of Shen Xuyan's thoughts, Yao Feiran has avoided him whenever she comes to the prefectural city.

Yao Shuyan and he also had a falling out.

Yao Feiran said, "Young Master Shen, please come over."

His eyes were complicated. After Yao Feiran rejected him, he was dissatisfied and used some tricks. Because of his status as the son of the prefect, even though Yao Shuyan was already a scholar, no one dared to propose marriage to Yao Feiran.

Unexpectedly, she kept avoiding her, and she has been wasting her life ever since, with no one daring to marry her.

"I hope Miss Yao will reconsider what I said back then."

Yao Shuyan said with a dark face, "Pah! You and your cousin are fine as long as you're loving, don't even think about messing with my little sister."

Yao Feiran thought to herself, does he think I would regret it? What is there to regret? Besides, once I leave Jinlan Mansion, he won't be able to control me anymore.

"Besides me, there will always be someone willing, Young Master Shen, you don't need to keep an eye on me."

Hearing the other party's cold tone, Shen Xuyan didn't know why he was so persistent. It wouldn't do him any good, since Yao Shuyan had the potential to go to high school, and there was no need for the two of them to become enemies.

From the very beginning, he was amazed by her courage. As they spent more time together, he discovered that she had her own opinions, was quite knowledgeable, and could even discuss matters of the imperial examinations in depth.

If he could marry her, his life would definitely be different.

Unfortunately, she couldn't accept her cousin.

Yao Feng had also heard of Shen Xuyan. He frowned and was just about to have the carriage change course when Shen Xuyan left first.

More than half a month later, the group arrived in the capital. Yao Feng stared blankly at the entrance of the capital, where a long queue had formed behind him. Just by looking up and peeking into a corner, he could see the bustling and enchanting city.

This is where Yuwei has lived since childhood. Back then, when he wanted to make a name for himself, the place he longed for most was the capital.

He was initially enthusiastic about his son taking the imperial examinations, but later realized that if his daughter hadn't provided a sum of money, the Yao family might have fallen into dire straits, and it would have also affected his son's chances of passing the exams.

Fortunately, nothing happened.

This imperial examination attracted candidates from all over the country. Yao Feiran had experienced the college entrance examination before and knew that the good restaurants and inns were probably already full. Fortunately, she asked someone to book a room in advance.

Yao Feng had forgotten about this, and after visiting several inns that were all fully booked, his face instantly turned bitter.

"Most of the inns in the capital have already been booked. The other inns are too run-down and too far from the exam site."

Yao Shuyan said indifferently, "Father, as long as we have a place to live, it doesn't matter if it's dilapidated or not. We're under the Emperor's nose, so there shouldn't be any danger."

Yao Feiran saw the inn she was looking for and walked straight over. Yao Shuyan said, "That inn is already full."

Yao Feiran pulled out several signs for superior rooms and handed them to the innkeeper. The group looked at each other and walked over.

When did you make the decision?

"It was arranged through someone else."

"You actually know people in the capital?"

"He's a merchant; he's done some business before."

Yao Feng stared at Yao Feiran in shock, feeling like he was getting older and older.

This inn is one of the more upscale in the capital, with excellent environment and service. Yao Shuyan had been resting well these past few days, and the time for the exam had finally arrived.

The imperial examination was divided into three sessions, each lasting three days. During this time, candidates were not allowed to leave the examination room. Many people were exhausted after the examination. Yao Shuyan was still young and paid attention to exercise, so he should be fine.

However, Yao Feng still prayed that he wouldn't draw a bad number, which was the one near the toilet, and that the smell would probably affect his answers.

A few days later, after Yao Shuyan finished the exam, he was quite listless and slept for a whole day and night.

It took about half a month for the results to come out. Seeing that Yao Shuyan was in good health and had a pageboy, Yao Feng stayed for a few days before preparing to go back early.

"Feiran, come back with me."

"No, I'm going to stay in the capital for a while. If you pass the imperial examination, you'll have to go to the palace examination. I can keep an eye on things for you."

"Hey, you young lady, you have to be careful. This place is right under the heavens, and there are important people everywhere."

"I understand, Dad. If you miss Mom, you can go back now."

Yao Feng blushed, then said stiffly, "Father thinks staying one night is too expensive."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Yao Feiran spoke somewhat casually, but Yao Feng felt a tightness in his chest. However, he did miss Yuwei. Before, he was worried that Yao Shuyan would not adapt well, but now that they had been away for a long time, he began to worry about Yuwei, because Yuwei had been restless ever since she learned that they had gone to the capital.

Yao Feiran hired a carriage to take Yao Feng back, and after a few days, the day the results were announced arrived.

People crowded in front of the government office to wait for the announcement. As time went by, the crowd became increasingly anxious. Yao Feiran, being a young woman, found it difficult to squeeze in and could only sit and wait by a nearby restaurant.

After a while, the pageboy ran over excitedly.

"Miss, Master Yao is twentieth in line!"

Yao Feiran thought to herself that her ranking was quite high, and she took out a few loose silver coins: "This is a reward for you."

Then Yao Shuyan also came over. After more than ten years of hard study, he was finally one step away from success, and he was beaming with joy.

"Congratulations, brother! The clouds have finally parted."

"There's still the palace examination to go, so we can't speak too slowly." Yao Shuyan revealed a mysterious smile: "Shen Xuyan failed the exam."

Seeing his gloating expression, Yao Feiran was also quite happy. That guy was neglecting his duties and only wanted to marry a virtuous wife who didn't mind his cousin. She hoped that this time he would calm down and study properly for a few more years.

While Yao Shuyan was studying at the inn, Yao Feiran went out for a stroll. She passed by a jade pavilion and curiously went inside. The prices inside made her gasp. As expected of the capital, there must be many extremely wealthy people there.

She turned to leave, just as she bumped into a middle-aged woman dressed in fine clothes with a stern face. The woman also saw Yao Feiran, her eyes showing shock, and then she grabbed Yao Feiran's arm tightly.

"Who are you?"

Yao Feiran immediately recognized who the other person was.

Song Haitang.

The culprit behind the Yao family's poverty a few years ago is over fifty years old and still harbors deep hatred for Song Yuwei.

Yao Feiran was always puzzled. In Song Yuwei's memory, there was no mention of her targeting Song Haitang, so why did Song Haitang harbor such great hatred towards her?

Could it be that her adoptive parents treated her very badly?

However, the villagers had previously said that Song Haitang was the only child of her adoptive parents, so they naturally doted on her as she grew up. Although it couldn't compare to the pampering of the Marquis's family, they still did their best to raise her.

However, Song Yuwei claimed that her adoptive mother had deliberately switched the children.

"Madam, what brings you here?"

"You remind me of an old friend of mine, whose name was Song Yuwei."

"Song Yuwei is my birth mother."

Song Haitang quickly regained her composure. She snorted coldly, exuding an aura of authority. Yao Feiran, however, remained unaffected, her expression still indifferent.

Seeing that Yao Feiran remained calm, she was reminded of Song Yuwei's demeanor. No matter how hysterical she was, Song Yuwei remained composed, which made her grandmother wholeheartedly devoted to her.

The same was true in her previous life. Because she was recognized too late, everyone except her mother liked Song Yuwei, even the person she admired.

She was clearly the rightful young lady of the Marquis's mansion, and it was this woman who stole everything from her. So, after being reborn, she was determined to make the other woman wish she were dead.

"Did she go back to the capital with you? There's nowhere for her to stay in the capital anymore. She chose to be shameless back then, having affairs with other men and ruining the Song family's reputation. What's she doing back here now?"

"Right and wrong are clear to everyone. I believe my mother is not that kind of person. She must have been harmed by a villain and will get her comeuppance sooner or later."

Song Haitang's eyes sharpened, and she slapped him across the face. Yao Fei grabbed her wrist: "Is this how a lady is raised? Slapping someone in public."

People around recognized Song Haitang's identity, and many eyes fell on the two of them.

"Hmph, my upbringing is none of your business. Your mother was originally an adopted daughter of the Song family. Your grandmother devoted herself to your mother, but your mother did not respect herself and had secret meetings with other men. Over the years, your grandmother could not resolve her inner conflict and eventually died in depression."

A few people whispered among themselves: "The Duchess is talking about Song Yuwei, isn't she? She was originally of humble origin, but her identity was switched, and she enjoyed the riches and honors of the Marquis's mansion for more than ten years. It's a pity that she is not a docile person."

Despite being watched by so many people, Yao Feiran's expression remained unchanged. She said calmly, "My mother's fiancé was the son of a high-ranking official, whom she had known since childhood. Why would she meet a playboy? The two had never met before. Was it a secret rendezvous, or was she the one being secretly met? I'm afraid only the Song family knows."

"Furthermore, if she really made a mistake, why did the old lady of the Song family still want to keep my mother? You said that the old lady of the Song family was disappointed in my mother and died in depression, so why was she willing to prepare a dowry for my mother? Over the years, my mother has been corresponding with the old lady of the Song family, and there is no resentment towards my mother in the letters. The culprit who died in depression, Madam, why don't you let the Song family investigate properly."

"Sharp-tongued." The fierce glint in Song Haitang's eyes intensified. "She certainly gave birth to a fine daughter."

"ill."

Yao Feiran's eyes flashed with impatience as she pushed her away and left. Song Haitang's hands trembled with anger, but she knew she couldn't do anything in public and could only suppress her rage.

The Fate-Defying Pearl: "Awakening past life memories is probably a rebirth and a slap in the face."

"My mother didn't do anything wrong in her life, and neither did her parents. It was all just a series of coincidences."

Even though Song Yuwei has already left the capital, she is still relentless. It seems she had a very bad life in her past life. But she has clearly turned her life around in this one, so why dwell on these unfounded grudges? After all, Song Yuwei's birth mother was innocent in all of this.

To others, it might be a satisfying slap in the face.

However, Yao Feiran's stance was different, so naturally, she couldn't be allowed to successfully slap Yao Feiran in the face.

She had just returned to the inn when someone knocked on the door.

She opened the door to a stranger's face. The man said, "Miss Yao, the Song family would like to invite you over."

Back then, Yao Haitang's mother had become the matriarch of the Song family, and now Song Haitang's brother, Song Linyuan, was the head of the Song family.

"Lead the way."

Yao Feiran also wanted to know what the Song family wanted to do, so she led them to the Song family's residence. A tall figure stood in front of her; he was a middle-aged man.

Based on Song Yuwei's memories, Yao Feiran also recognized the other party as Song Linyuan.

"Lord Song, what business do you have with me?"

Song Linyuan's expression was somewhat complicated: "I wonder how your mother is?"

"After my mother married my father, she encountered some hardships, but they have passed, and she should be doing quite well now."

"Didn't your mother come to the capital with you?"

"No, didn't the Song family say that they wouldn't allow Mother to set foot in the capital again, saying that she didn't belong to the Song family and had done something shameless?"

"What happened back then was the fault of the Song family; they didn't seek justice for her."

Yao Feiran raised an eyebrow. Song Linyuan actually felt somewhat guilty towards his mother. Now that Song Linyuan was in charge of the Song family and served as the Minister of Personnel, she might be able to use him for a while.

"So many years have passed since then, and my mother no longer cares. I am only here because my brother is going to take the imperial examination."

"Your elder brother participated in the imperial examination and has already become a tribute student?"

"Yes, he ranked twentieth in the imperial examination and lived next door."

Song Linyuan looked thoughtful and said, "You can stay at the Song residence until the palace examination is over. Your mother was originally an adopted daughter of the Song family. Even when she left the capital, she was still an adopted daughter. You can call me uncle."

"Uncle." Yao Feiran readily agreed, mainly because she didn't know what kind of crazy things Song Haitang might do, so staying at the Song residence would help her avoid some trouble.

"Hey, you should get some rest."

After watching Song Linyuan leave, Yao Feiran was led to a spacious courtyard. Yao Feiran immediately recognized that this courtyard was originally Song Yuwei's residence, and the furnishings inside had not been moved.

At this moment, a maid came over: "Miss Yao, the old lady has asked me to call you over."

Yao Feiran patted her head, realizing she had forgotten about this. Old Madam Song was the main force behind driving away Song Yuwei, and this time she was probably up to no good either.