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

This statement was undeniably venomous, and only Granny Liao would dare to say something like that.

Xie Che's expression was uncertain. He didn't believe the Empress's one-sided story, nor did he believe the people in the Empress's palace, but he had no choice but to believe what Granny Liao said.

Was Consort Chun just putting on an act all along, and was actually no different from other women?

Yao Feiran walked over and said, "Thank you, Granny Liao."

"Your Highness, no need to thank me. I was just telling the truth. These nannies have already learned how to take care of the princess, so they no longer need me here."

Looking at Granny Liao's expressionless face, Yao Feiran knew that she must know that she had used her.

Granny Liao has always been a peace-loving person. Although she won't get angry, it's probably impossible for Yao Feiran to use her again.

Previously, Ni Mingzhu said that her luck would greatly decline in the next few days and that she might encounter something bad. Yao Feiran couldn't figure out what it could be for a moment. When she heard Zhao Yunshu Yao see her, she happened to see Granny Liao, who always took a nap at noon, so she brought her into this room to talk.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Yunshu was indeed up to no good.

The final winner is never merciful. Zhao Yunshu didn't deal with him before, most likely because she hadn't won Xie Che's heart yet. This time, she's probably confident.

After Liao Mama took her leave, Yao Feiran said with a wronged expression, "Does His Majesty still suspect me? I have been in charge of the harem for so many years, why should I deal with a mere Consort Chun?"

Xie Che was speechless. He naturally felt that the Empress had seen through his genuine affection for Consort Chun, which was why she was jealous.

After all, the Empress had always managed the harem for him, treated him with utmost devotion, and even abandoned her own family. Naturally, she had fallen deeply in love with him.

If Yao Feiran knew what he was thinking, she would definitely call him a "plain-minded man".

"Alright, I will continue to investigate this matter. The Empress need not dwell on it."

Despite the obvious truth, Xie Che refused to believe it. Yao Feiran felt more and more that she needed to make plans sooner. Xie Che's love-struck mind was so strong that perhaps the original plot's careful consideration of the successor was also a lie.

Yao Feiran smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Then Your Majesty, please have a meal with me, and we can call it even. Wan'er misses her father too."

Although Xie Che was worried about Zhao Yunshu, he stayed when he heard Xie Wan's nickname. After Yao Feiran finished testing the dishes for poison, she served him food attentively. Xie Wan knew about what had happened today and was very resentful of the grievances her mother had suffered, but Yao Feiran kept signaling to her with her eyes to control her temper.

Xie Wan could only eat her food silently with a straight face. Xie Che was absent-minded and didn't notice Xie Wan's expression. After finishing his meal, he left in a hurry.

"Mother, Father seems to have changed."

"Yes, you don't need to worry." Yao Feiran's eyes were calm as she waved her hand and said, "Take the dishes away."

"Mother, I haven't finished eating yet."

"Have the kitchen prepare some snacks for you."

Yao Feiran then brought out a pot of tea: "Have some tea to rinse your mouth."

........

Later, Xie Che and Consort Chun had a big fight, and Xie Che did not go to her palace for more than half a month afterward.

Everyone in the palace said that Consort Chun had lost the Emperor's favor, but Yao Feiran knew that this was just an opportunity for their relationship to warm up.

"Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince has arrived."

The Eighth Prince Xie Mo lost his birth mother when he was two years old and has been raised by Yao Feiran ever since. Now he is almost an adult and has reached the age to be granted the title of prince and leave the palace to establish his own residence.

Yao Feiran smiled slightly and waved for Xie Mo to come over.

Xie Mo is both literate and skilled in martial arts, and he almost always ranks in the top three in monthly exams. He is also a grateful child, which makes Wan Feiran very fond of him and has always regarded him as one of the candidates for the crown prince.

"How are you doing in the army? Is there anything you're not used to?"

"I'm not uncomfortable at all, Mother. I saw General Luo, and he said I looked like an old friend."

"How has General Luo treated you?"

"They're usually very strict, but I've learned a lot from them."

"That's good."

Xie Mo hesitated for a moment and said, "Does Mother want me to win over General Luo? But General Luo will not side with any prince."

Luo Yang was originally a commoner, but after joining the army, he repeatedly made military achievements over ten years and was eventually enfeoffed as the Marquis of Shengjun. Now he holds a large army stationed in three provinces, and he also has the merit of following the emperor's rise to power, so he is highly valued by Xie Che.

Many princes are trying to win over Luo Yang, but he remains unmoved. He is a smart man and knows that those who hold military power should not get involved in the struggle for the throne, otherwise they will be courting death.

Wan Feiran patted his head: "Don't worry, he'll be on your side. But don't tell anyone about your relationship with him, and don't let anyone know you're trying to win him over."

"Yes, Mother."

Xie Mo's birth mother, Luo Lan, was originally a maidservant. She was a refugee who fled to the capital and was later selected to be a palace maid by the side of Consort Shu. Because of her beauty, Consort Shu eventually gave her to Xie Che as a concubine.

In the original story, Luo Lan was Luo Yang's younger sister. The two were separated while fleeing, and when they met again, they had already passed away.

Luo Lan died in the palace. Because of her beauty, she was tortured to death by the concubines. In this life, Yao Feiran's butterfly effect led her to become Xie Che's concubine and give birth to Xie Mo.

Unfortunately, Roland was poisoned by someone in the backyard. Because it involved Xie Mo, Yao Feiran discovered it in advance. At this time, Roland was weak and deeply poisoned, and eventually died. He gave a bead to Yao Feiran, saying that it could be inlaid in Xie Mo's hair crown in the future.

Yao Feiran also recognized Roland's identity from this bead. In the original plot, Roland's friend took the bead out of the palace and was recognized by Luo Yang.

Unfortunately, beautiful women often have short lives; no matter which path they take, their lives end tragically.

For a prince to seize the throne, the support of ministers is indispensable. Yao Feiran gave the bead to Xie Mo in advance and had it set in his hair crown so that he could go to the army for training. Her real purpose was to allow the uncle and nephew to recognize each other.

.........

Yao Feiran was having dinner with her child when Xie Che rushed over again.

"Empress, you have disappointed me greatly."

Yao Feiran paused, wondering to herself, "Is this idiot acting up again?"

"You're in charge of this harem, are you just going to let those concubines bully Yunshu?"

"What is it that Your Majesty is referring to?"

"Today, Consort Ji punished Yun Shu by making her kneel for disrespecting her superior, and even had her slapped. I will depose that vile woman! Empress, you also bear responsibility."

...Wan Feiran was also an innocent victim. In the harem, it is common for superiors to fawn over inferiors and for superiors to bully those below them. Wan Feiran could not control this matter in the first place, mainly because Xie Che favored her.

Zhao Yunshu was bullied because Xie Che had ignored her for more than half a month, which led to others looking down on her, but now he looked furious.

He is the real culprit.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate. Consort Ji has rendered meritorious service in giving birth. To depose her for this reason would leave the Ninth and Eleventh Princes in a difficult position."