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

"Your Majesty, it was your humble servant who shot Zhao Yuan."

At this moment, Luo Yang came out, and Xie Che was clearly taken aback, asking, "What exactly happened?"

"Just now, His Highness Prince Duan was hunting behind me when I saw someone ambushing him from behind. So I shot a few arrows back in the direction of the arrows and hit Zhao Yuan. I have been on the battlefield for many years and I would never shoot the wrong person."

Luo Yang was tall and had a rugged, untamed air about him. He appeared upright and his voice was loud and clear, which quickly convinced people of his authority.

Xie Che's eyes darkened. Zhao Yuan was so audacious as to shoot his son in public. What angered him even more was that Zhao Yuan had implicated Yun Shu. In front of everyone, he couldn't very well protect him.

"Guards, take him to the Ministry of Justice!"

In fact, Xie Mo saw the hesitation in his father's eyes, and his heart sank.

When it was Zhao Yuan who made the mistake, the Emperor could be strict and fair. But when it was Zhao Yuan, the Emperor hesitated because Zhao Yuan would implicate the Emperor's most beloved Consort Chun.

Luo Yang also noticed the signs and suppressed his anger. It was normal for an emperor to favor one woman, but to even sideline his offspring was just too outrageous.

His nephew is so outstanding that he has never made a mistake in the official duties he has been assigned. His Majesty is being too harsh.

Luo Yang and Xie Mo exchanged a glance, then he lowered his head to conceal the fierceness in his eyes.

When Yao Feiran received the news, she was also slightly surprised that Xie Mo's fatal calamity was actually Zhao Yuan.

Zhao Yunshu came from a humble background, but because she gained the emperor's favor, the Zhao family rose in status. However, the Lin family was not well-established, so even though they had suddenly become rich, not many prominent families in the capital were willing to associate with them.

It's unclear whether Zhao Yuan's desire for Xie Mo's death was his own or Zhao Yunshu's.

Zhao Yunshu, dressed in plain white, was kneeling inside and outside the Qianqing Palace when a downpour began. An hour later, Zhao Yunshu fainted, and Xie Che finally couldn't help but rush out and pick her up in his arms.

When Zhao Yunshu woke up and saw Xie Che's worried face, tears quickly streamed down her face.

"Your Majesty, my good-for-nothing brother actually harmed a prince and deserves to die. But he is my only brother, and I'm afraid my mother won't be able to bear it."

Seeing her weak appearance, Xie Che couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He comforted her, "You're pregnant, don't be too sad. This matter is not yet settled."

"I'm...pregnant?"

In fact, Zhao Yunshu already knew, but she still pretended to be surprised and delighted.

"Although I have been somewhat arrogant because of Your Majesty's favor, for the sake of our child's well-being, please promise me that I will not commit any acts of killing. Once I recover, I will personally kneel down and apologize to Her Majesty the Empress."

Looking at Zhao Yunshu's gentle and delicate appearance, he ultimately did not say no.

A few days later, Consort Chun announced her pregnancy. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau calculated that the child would bring great fortune to the country. Consort Chun had only one son, and after so many years, she was finally pregnant. The Emperor was overjoyed and immediately granted a general amnesty.

Zhao Yuan, who was originally sentenced to death, was also released.

This matter is outrageous. Many people in the court tried to speak out against it, but Xie Che rebuked them all, and some even lost their official positions.

Xie Mo couldn't accept it for a moment: "Father... he..."

Yao Feiran remained calm: "Tell General Luo that His Majesty passed away in the next two days, and tell him to make preparations."

She had been waiting for a long time; Xie Che's health had finally deteriorated.

After administering the medication for so long, and even she ingesting some of it, his body was finally severely damaged, bringing him to the brink of despair.

Xie Mogang, who was still in pain, was stunned when he heard Yao Feiran's words.

"Mother... I know you hate Father, but there's no need to curse him. It wouldn't be good if someone heard it."

"Who's playing the curse game with you? Don't leave the capital these next few days. I've been waiting for this day for so long."

Yao Feiran almost burst out laughing. Xie Che had gone to such lengths for Zhao Yunshu that he was willing to abandon even his closest relatives. She was even prepared to take matters into her own hands. If the original owner had too much medicine, it would be easy to find out; if she had too little, it would take too long. After all this time, it was still not too late.

She quickly told Luo Yuqin and Ji Shuangying the news.

Luo Yuqin's brother is a captain in the Imperial Guard. Although Ji Shuangying's maternal family is not prominent, they have two grown princes. Although they have lost the possibility of becoming heirs, they have made some connections.

Meanwhile, Zhao Yunshu's palace was filled with laughter and joy.

The young prince Xie Chengzhi ran over: "Mother, you're pregnant."

"Yes, you must study diligently and listen to your father. The greatest blessings are yet to come." Zhao Yunshu was very proud of herself. In her previous life, she knew what kind of woman Xie Che liked. After being reborn, she had been wearing this mask and no longer knew what her original personality was.

Fortunately, it was all worth it. Xie Che had lost his principles for her. An emperor who has lost his principles will always put the woman he loves in the highest position.

"Today, the entire palace will be rewarded."

Zhao Yunshu got up. Her belly wasn't showing yet. She changed into a moon-white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and her makeup was fresh and elegant. Xie Che came over almost every night now, which was already a sign that he was doting on her.

Unfortunately, she didn't know that Xie Che would never come again.

The palace was in complete chaos. Yao Feiran was the first to receive the news that Xie Che had fainted in his sedan chair.

As Empress, she entered the Qianqing Palace. Xie Che is now almost forty years old, and Yao Feiran has been with him for almost twenty years.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Zhou Ye, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, said tremblingly, "Your Majesty's internal organs are all damaged. I'm afraid the poison has entered your lungs and internal organs. This cannot be accomplished overnight."

"You mean someone poisoned His Majesty?" Yao Feiran said angrily. "You took His Majesty's pulse every day, and you even tested him for poison, yet you didn't detect any signs? What use are you!"

With a sharp shout from Yao Feiran, everyone knelt down.

"Some slow-acting poisons cannot be detected immediately. Over the years, they are only discovered when the body is severely damaged."

"Investigate!"

Yao Feiran's expression was indifferent, but her voice was full of authority.

"Empress."

A weak voice sounded, and Yao Feiran asked with feigned concern, "Your Majesty, how are you? The imperial physician said that as long as you rest well, you'll be fine."

"I wish to see Consort Chun."

"When Consort Chun came over just now, she accidentally fell and fainted. The imperial physician has already rushed over." Yao Feiran said with a half-smile, "Your Majesty, you two are on the same page. Consort Chun was worried that you would faint, so you have to pull through."

"How dare you! Where is General Luo? Where are the Imperial Guards?!"

Xie Che called out in a hoarse voice. At that moment, a man in armor walked over, his face solemn, and bowed his head, saying, "Your Majesty."

Yao Feiran recognized the man as Luo Yuqin's brother. The two exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without being said.