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

Yao Feiran's expression remained unchanged. She knew that Ji Shuangying hated Zhao Yunshu to the core, but she had mistaken the enemy. The one who truly brought her to this predicament was Xie Che, because he loved Zhao Yunshu to the point of being unable to distinguish right from wrong.

"Get up, we can't beat her."

"Your Majesty, are you afraid too?" Ji Shuangying's eyes were burning with resentment: "That woman is now a Noble Consort. Aren't you afraid that the next step will be your position? To pave the way for her six-year-old son, that woman will definitely not let you go."

"Yes, Her Majesty the Empress is just timid and cowardly. She has worked hard all these years, even if she hasn't achieved anything. But His Majesty doesn't hold back when he reprimands her." Luo Yuqin's voice came from afar, and the people in Yao Feiran's palace tried to stop her but couldn't.

Years ago, Luo Yuqin was already this impulsive and energetic. Even before Yao Feiran arrived, she often showed no respect to the original owner of this body.

What are you doing here?

"What you're discussing is the same thing I'm here for."

Originally, Consort Luo was the Empress's most trusted subordinate, but now that Consort Chun has arrived with a title, Consort Luo has been completely overshadowed.

Yao Feiran dismissed the palace servants, leaving only three people in the room. She said, "We are discussing how to kill His Majesty."

Ji Shuangying's expression froze instantly, revealing a look of horror: "I didn't..."

Luo Yuqin's eyes lit up: "What's the procedure?"

She used to deeply love Xie Che, but now she feels her judgment was flawed. With a princess by her side, she's focused on finding a suitable marriage for her daughter. However, Zhao Yunshu really annoys her. A lowly concubine, she's risen to power through the emperor's favor and even wants to covet the crown prince's position. She worries that they'll all be completely suppressed by her.

"No, we'll just have to wait."

Luo Yuqin said disappointedly, "Just waiting?"

"I have calculated that His Majesty's lifespan is less than a year or two. I only hope that you can lend me a hand when that time comes."

Both of them rolled their eyes at Yao Feiran.

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That night, Xie Mo returned from out of town and, after reporting official business to Xie Che, came to Yao Feiran's place to pay his respects.

Suddenly, the Fate-Defying Pearl said, "He will face a fatal calamity tomorrow."

Yao Feiran chose Xie Mo not only because of his good nature, but also because his luck was becoming increasingly strong, making him the most likely person to succeed. However, no matter how strong one's luck is, if one encounters someone even stronger, there is still a possibility of failure midway. Therefore, Yao Feiran instructed the Reverse Fate Pearl to keep a close eye on Xie Mo.

Sure enough, something bad happened.

"Son, what's been going on with you these past few days?"

"Father is planning to take us hunting tomorrow, Mother. What's wrong?"

"Is there any way to avoid going there?"

"It's already arranged, I can't refuse." Xie Mo's expression turned serious. "Mother, what happened?"

"Your mother has received news that someone intends to harm you."

Although Yao Feiran spoke vaguely, he knew that his mother would never joke with him, and Xie Mo's eyes gradually turned cold.

"It's alright, Mother. Now that we know there's danger, if I can't avoid it, then I'm just an incompetent person."

"The Fate-Defying Pearl, will he die tomorrow?"

"No more."

Yao Feiran breathed a sigh of relief: "Since you've made up your mind, then go ahead. Be careful."

The next day arrived quickly, and Xie Che, along with several adult princes and ministers, went to the royal hunting grounds in the suburbs.

Xie Che seemed to be in a good mood. The palace servants surrounded some prey in a certain area, and Xie Che was dressed in riding attire, sitting on his horse.

"Today, we will not distinguish between ruler and subject, but only between the victor and the vanquished. Especially Luo Yang, I know you are skilled in martial arts, so don't let me hold back for you."

Luo Yang gave a simple, honest smile: "Your Majesty, I obey!"

As the starting horn sounded, a huge crowd rushed into the hunting grounds, including Xie Mo, who was intentionally or unintentionally following behind Luo Yang.

After an unknown amount of time, an arrow suddenly shot towards Xie Mo's back. With a snap, the arrow did not penetrate the flesh but fell to the ground, as if it had been blocked by something.

Then, several more arrows came, all aimed at Xie Mo's head. At the critical moment, several arrows were fired from the front, knocking down all the arrows behind Xie Mo, while a few more shot towards his back.

"ah--"

A scream rang out, and Xie Mo knew that the person who attacked him had been hit by an arrow coming from the front.

He turned and walked toward the sound of screams. Luo Yang's figure gradually became clearer behind him, and he followed Xie Mo.

Xie Mo saw a man in a bright green brocade robe ahead. The man's arm and abdomen were pierced by arrows, and there was a large pool of blood on the ground.

Xie Mo didn't recognize this person and frowned. The man pointed at Xie Mo and said excitedly, "Your Highness, I don't know when I offended you to warrant such a deadly attack."

This person clearly attacked him first, yet he turned around and accused him. Xie Mo's face turned red with anger. At this moment, the man's servant also shouted, "His Highness Prince Duan has killed someone! My young master is in trouble!"

Soon, amidst the shouts of several thugs, the people who had gone out slowly returned.

Even Xie Che came over.

"What happened, Zhao Yuan? How did you get so badly injured?"

Xie Mo then remembered who Zhao Yuan was; he was the younger brother of the current favored concubine, Consort Chun.

His eyes were cold. Why did Zhao Yuan want to kill him? Was it on the orders of Consort Chun?

Over the years, Xie Mo's prestige in the court has grown. He was raised by the Empress since childhood and is capable of handling affairs. Many ministers have recommended Xie Mo to be the Crown Prince.

Because Xie Che was still young, he declined in every way and kept his distance from these ministers. Xie Che did not suspect him. After all, he had many sons and had not yet established an heir apparent. Other princes had also been recommended, and they were all scrambling to get involved. Only Xie Mo was very low-key.

Zhao Yuan said with a mournful face, "Your Majesty, I was preparing to hunt, but Prince Duan wanted to kill me without even knowing the facts. Am I to be deposed?"

The surroundings were completely silent. If someone else had accused the prince, His Majesty might have protected him to some extent. However, Zhao Yuan was the younger brother of Consort Chun, and Prince Duan was likely in grave danger.

Xie Che said coldly, "Eighth Prince, although you are my son, princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. Go to the Imperial Clan Court yourself."

Xie Mo said expressionlessly, "Father, will you also listen to my explanation? Is it really enough to convict me based solely on his one-sided account?"

"What are you trying to say?"

Xie Mo stepped forward and suddenly pulled out the arrow, which aggravated Zhao Yuanxin's injury, causing him to howl in pain.

"Your subject was hunting ahead when he was ambushed. If I hadn't been wearing inner armor, I probably would have suffered an even worse fate than him."

As he spoke, Xie Mo took off his shirt, revealing the inner armor underneath, and everyone could clearly see arrow marks on the inner armor.

Zhao Yuan remained calm and argued, "I was accidentally injured. How could Prince Duan be so sure that I was the one who shot me? I was perfectly fine behind him, but Prince Duan crippled me. I am completely innocent."

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