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

Yao Feiran's expression remained unchanged: "If we can't wait, then we can simply annul the engagement."

"You—you've gone too far! This was arranged by the heir of the Duke of Zhongguo; do you dare to go back on your word?"

"I didn't say I was going back on my word, I just said that Qingrui was going to study abroad and we couldn't get married for the time being."

The couple were so angry they were panting heavily, and Yao Feiran felt more and more like a wicked mother-in-law.

After Yao Feiran married Zheng Xiaotao, she also moved to Yizhou. Lu Zhiyan had no parents, so he took Yao Feiran with him. Yao Feiran felt more comfortable living alone, so she lived next door.

Wan Jiucheng has been paying him dividends on time over the years, especially after Qingrui passed the imperial examination. Yao Feiran used the money to start businesses such as weaving and tea refining, and went overseas and internationally to open branches in other places.

When the Reversal Pearl took him through time, it recorded information from each world. She noticed that the patterns woven here were too simple, so she taught the female workers core techniques such as silk reeling, jacquard weaving, and dyeing. With the help of complex looms and skilled craftsmen, they wove intricate patterns. The initial investment was considerable and time-consuming, but now they have a considerable income and sell to high-ranking officials and nobles. They have several shops in the capital.

Most of the female workers were from impoverished families or had become widows by accident and did not want to remarry, raising their children alone.

Both men and women helped her manage her business, and all of them had signed servitude contracts.

Because Zheng Qingrui wanted to pursue a career in government, she couldn't be the master behind the scenes. Zhang Caigu and Zhao Afu had been with her for so many years and had long since returned their indenture, becoming her bosses in name only.

Two years later, Zheng Qingrui and Lu Zhiyan went to the capital together to participate in the imperial examination. In the same year, Zhao Qinyan fell off his horse during a hunt and died. This hunt was organized by Zhao Qinyan himself, and no one could find out what the horse ate; it seemed to have suddenly gone mad.

The empress fainted from anger, became pregnant prematurely, and gave birth to a sickly little prince.

Soon, Wang Jingxing, the illegitimate son of Marquis Wenhua, was invited to be named his heir.

Yao Feiran knew that Zheng Qingrui had made the move.

He and Wang Jingxing met in the same academy and were good friends. The only legitimate son of Marquis Wenhua passed away a few years ago, leaving only a few illegitimate sons who were about the same age. The two should have a cooperative relationship.

Marquis Wenhua also had a concubine who entered the palace and was given the title of Imperial Concubine. She had three sons and had been fighting with the Empress for more than ten years. Marquis Wenhua and Duke Zhongguo were at odds with each other.

This time, Wang Jingxing killed two birds with one stone, not only eliminating Zhao Qinyan, but also causing the Empress to give birth prematurely and the young prince to be weak. He cleaned up the mess completely, and Marquis Wenhua thought that this son was intelligent and resourceful, so he made him the heir apparent.

After Zhao Qinyan passed away, Yao Feiran received a letter from Zheng Qingrui.

She knew that this time she had to play the villain.

It doesn't matter, as long as it doesn't affect her earning energy.

Yao Feiran arrived at the Fang family with the marriage certificate and two boxes of gold and silver jewelry, accompanied by Zhou Cheng, the magistrate of Le'an County.

Over the years, Wan Jiucheng's business has grown bigger and bigger, and he has opened branches in cities and prefectures. Every year, Wan Jiucheng would give Zhou Cheng a lot of money to bribe him. He originally thought that there would be no money to be made in Le'an County, a poor place. Who would have thought that with Wan Jiucheng, he would take two more concubines over the years.

Besides, Zheng Qingrui will eventually enter officialdom, so it wouldn't hurt for him to come along.

When the Fang family saw Yao Feiran coming over, they were initially delighted, but when they saw the county magistrate behind them, they were stunned and then stood up in fear.

"Greetings, Your Excellency the Magistrate."

Zhou Cheng sighed inwardly. He knew about this marriage. He had heard that the heir of the Duke of Zhongguo's mansion was the matchmaker. Zheng Qingrui disliked the marriage, and now that the heir of the Duke of Zhongguo's mansion had passed away, the marriage had to be called off.

Zhou Cheng stroked his beard and said, "I've come here today hoping you will cancel the marriage with the Zheng family."

The Fang family members turned pale instantly.

Zhang Xiu said unwillingly, "But...but sir, Su Niang has wasted so many years, how can she wait for this result? What will happen to Su Niang's reputation?"

"Do you think I don't know why the marriage agreement was made in the first place? If the two families can't become in-laws, why become enemies? Besides, so many years have passed, and not many people know about this marriage anymore."

Fang Dashan looked distressed: "How come no one knows? Besides, the heir of the Duke of Zhongguo acted as matchmaker. Two years ago, he even wrote to inquire about this marriage."

"Unfortunately, the heir of the Duke of Zhongguo passed away unexpectedly some time ago."

These words struck like a bolt from the blue. The Fang family looked utterly devastated. Yao Feiran felt increasingly like the villain, wondering if they would ever prove them wrong.

The Fate-Defying Pearl: "...I was jilted by my fiancé, but I ended up marrying the Crown Prince. I didn't kneel down and beg for forgiveness before the engagement. I'm married now, what are you regretting...?"

"...Shut up."

The Fang family was filled with hatred, and in the end, they canceled the marriage agreement between the two families.

At this moment, Fang Suniang came out and said, "Auntie, I'd like to talk to you."

"it is good."

Yao Feiran saw Zhou Cheng off for a while, and before parting, she gave him a bag of gold. Zhou Cheng weighed the heavy bag in his hand and showed a satisfied expression.

When the two met, Fang Su Niang was swaying unsteadily, and Yao Fei Ran felt a pang of apology, which quickly disappeared.

Blame the Fate-Reversing Bead for teleporting her back to her original body.

She'll definitely help her own people.

The Fate-Defying Bead: "......."

Fang Suniang's face was full of complex emotions: "Was Zhao Qinyan's death...was it Zheng Qingrui's doing?"

"He's just a scholar who passed the imperial examination; he doesn't have that kind of ability."

At most, it will only fuel the flames.

Yao Feiran said quietly, "This is probably retribution for his abuse of power."

"Wrong... wrong, it shouldn't be like this. Zheng Qingrui saved Zhao Qinyan, got involved with the Zhao family, and rose rapidly in rank. In the end, when the empress's son ascended the throne, he became the powerful minister who held immense influence in the court."

"But didn't you rescue Zhao Qinyan first? He used his power to bully others, and he's not a good person either." Yao Feiran said calmly, "Besides, he eventually became a regent minister, and his ending wasn't good either. It would have been better to take a different path."

"So you really do know the plot." Fang Su Niang's face was ashen. "In the plot, since he became the regent, why did he have to plot to seize power? If it weren't for Xu Yu Che and Princess Yun Shu joining forces, the young emperor would have been forced to abdicate long ago."

Yao Feiran's eyes lit up. Wasn't Zheng Qingrui in the original story very powerful? He seized power without bloodshed and obtained the supreme status.

Who would willingly submit to someone inferior to them, especially someone less capable than themselves, when they have the chance to be the leader?

Moreover, none of the powerful figures in the capital are clean; they've all done dirty deeds. It doesn't matter who they support or who becomes emperor. The current emperor only knows how to enjoy himself. If it weren't for the stable foundation laid by his ancestors, could he be so carefree? Officials protect each other, and the people are suffering everywhere.

We should pay close attention to Lord Xu and Princess Yunshu; they're probably the main characters.