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

The princess sternly warned the nearby servants not to reveal the matter, and her gaze fell on Zheng Qingrui.

"Your Highness, I admire Princess Yu Hui and dare to ask for her hand in marriage."

The eldest princess scrutinized Zheng Qingrui for a long time. Seeing that his expression was normal, she nodded and said, "Come and propose marriage in a few days. You must not reveal a word about what happened today."

"Yes, I'll take my leave now."

Zheng Qingrui wisely left.

"Guards, take the son of the Ministry of Works official out of here!"

Xu Yuche was forcibly dragged away, and Wan Lingyao angrily said, "I don't like Zheng Qingrui at all. He's just a low-ranking official of the sixth grade. How can he compare to Xu Lang?"

"Xu Yuche is ten years older than you and is a well-known playboy in the capital. I thought you had high standards, but it turns out you've set your sights on this guy."

"You mustn't belittle him like that. Zheng Qingrui's family background and social standing are nowhere near as good as Xu Yuche's. Besides, he was previously engaged to a different man."

"I have already investigated the matter of the annulment of the engagement. A woman saved the dead Zhao Qinyan, and then Zhao Qinyan forced Zheng Qingrui to get engaged. Using such despicable means, she deserved to be annulred."

"If you don't want to marry her, can't you just refuse on the spot? You've wasted so many years of her life, and she has always loved Zheng Qingrui and given herself to him without complaint."

"How do you know so much? Do you know that woman?"

Wan Lingyao shook her head in a panic: "I...I don't know him."

The eldest princess laughed in exasperation. Her daughter was too naive. She believed others so easily after hearing a few words from them. Given Zhao Qinyan's personality, if he had refused the engagement, Zheng Qingrui would never have come to the capital.

"Take the princess away."

The eldest princess took a deep breath. Zheng Qingrui was the best choice. He was of humble status and easy to manipulate, and he was also outstanding in his abilities. His household was also clean. Her brother said that there were very few officials from poor families in the court. In the future, Zheng Qingrui would definitely be given important positions.

Wan Lingyao is so willful. I wonder how long she has been with Xu Yuche. If she leaves any evidence against him, her reputation will be ruined.

Zheng Qingrui came to propose marriage the next day, and this time nothing went wrong. He and Wan Yushu got engaged smoothly.

Yao Feiran was forced to wait for more than half a year until Zheng Qingrui married Wan Yushu. Many people said he had a stroke of good luck. As a result, not long after the marriage, the emperor promoted him one rank and sent him to assist in the management of floods.

Yao Feiran left Beijing after a short stay.

Five years

Zheng Qingrui gained the emperor's favor, and because he catered to the emperor's preferences, his promotion was incredibly fast. He was transferred back to the capital by the emperor in less than a year after he was appointed as an inspector of education in the provinces, without any regard for the length of service or performance evaluation. He was then appointed as the Vice Minister of Rites, and two years later, he was recommended by the Grand Secretary and became the Second Grand Secretary of the Cabinet in the blink of an eye.

The Grand Secretary is getting old, and this time he recommended Zheng Qingrui in accordance with the Emperor's wishes. Everyone knows that Zheng Qingrui will be the next Grand Secretary.

Yao Feiran knew that the emperor didn't value Zheng Qingrui's abilities that much. Given his work style over the years, he could be considered a foolish and incompetent ruler. It was probably mostly because Zheng Qingrui was able to cater to his preferences, arrest many corrupt officials, and "persuade" merchants to donate money, which filled the national treasury and allowed the emperor to go out and play more often.

Yao Feiran went to the capital several times and learned about Fang Su Niang's whereabouts.

She became the principal wife of Prince Jing.

As expected, she was quite capable of stealing the male lead's luck. Because she saved Prince Jing, she was granted the title of princess. Not long after, Prince Jing knelt before the emperor and begged for a marriage decree, marrying Fang Su Niang as his principal wife.

Jing Wang is the fourth in line.

The emperor's crown prince died young, leaving only the third, fourth, and sixth princes alive. The third and fourth princes were adults, while the sixth prince was only eight years old and frail, and was the empress's son.

In the original storyline, Zheng Qingrui assisted the sixth prince in ascending the throne, but ultimately usurped it.

Reversal of Fate Pearl: "...After being jilted by my fiancé, I turned around and married Prince Jing—"

"...Shut your mouth."

Reversal of Fate Beads: "She should now use the power of everyone to suppress Zheng Qingrui. If Prince Jing ascends the throne, Zheng Qingrui will definitely be suppressed."

Has the fortune changed?

"No, they're all trash."

"As expected, it's unlikely that Fang Su Niang will surpass Zheng Qing Rui in her career. If Fang Su Niang had relied on Zheng Qing Rui since childhood, Zheng Qing Rui simply wouldn't be able to accept her leaving, and it's normal that his rivals would take advantage of the situation."

"Indeed, only by being ruthless can one concentrate on one's career."

Yao Feiran gave a group of people she had trained to Zheng Qingrui. The emperor looked young, but his health was actually failing. With hundreds of concubines in the harem, he had to roll around every night. Even an iron body couldn't withstand that.

The capital city has been in chaos for the past two years.

When they left, the Lu family had become the daughter of Consort Gong, and suddenly found themselves embroiled in a scandal involving the murder of Consort Chun's unborn child.

The emperor had not had a child for seven or eight years. When Consort Chun finally became pregnant, she was murdered by Consort Gong. Consort Chun was also the emperor's favorite concubine recently.

The emperor was furious. He sent Consort Gong away with a cup of poisoned wine and exiled the main branch of the Lu family thousands of miles away. Lu Zhiyan was also implicated and dismissed from his post.

Yao Feiran also received a letter from Zheng Qingrui.

"Let my brother-in-law rest for now, away from the capital, until the storm passes..."

Zheng Xiaotao asked curiously, "Mother, what did my brother say?"

"It's nothing. The situation in the capital is serious right now. This is a good opportunity for you two to rest and take good care of the baby."

"it is good."

She was also flustered when Lu Zhiyan was dismissed from his official post, but she calmed down after hearing her mother's words.

Lu Zhiyan and his wife simply moved back to Qinyuan City and became wealthy recluses. With plenty of money and two children, they quickly recovered from their disappointment.

When Yao Feiran returned to the capital and went to check on her own shop, a carriage stopped in front of her as she came out, and a bright and elegant woman stepped out.

Fang Suniang.

She is now the Princess Consort of Prince Jing, and Prince Ying is still a hot candidate for the Crown Prince. Once a person gains power, their temperament and demeanor change. When Yao Feiran first arrived, Zheng Qingrui and Fang Su Niang were like country bumpkins, but now they have suddenly become so high-class, which left her stunned.

Yao Feiran did not bow.

"How dare you! You dare not bow before the Princess!"

Fang Suniang raised her hand to stop her: "No need. She is also the mother of the current Second Grand Secretary and a Lady of Imperial Decree."

The person visibly trembled; it was actually Lord Zheng's mother.

Seeing all the servants trembling with fear at the mention of Zheng Qingrui's name, Fang Su Niang couldn't help but feel somewhat uncomfortable.

After dismissing the servants, Fang Su Niang said calmly, "I've already said that the Lu family is not a good match, and your daughter has already been implicated."

"Life is full of ups and downs, it's normal. Don't be too absolute. After all, no one could have predicted that the blacksmith's daughter would become Princess Jing."

Fang Su Niang's eyes turned slightly cold: "I will stop Zheng Qingyan and will never let him steal the foundation of the dynasty. Now everyone knows that he is plotting something sinister and has rebellious intentions. If you don't persuade him, the entire Zheng family will be implicated."