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

Song Qingci's eyes trembled slightly, and she gave a forced smile: "My lord, I am much better now."

"You are pregnant, yet you are being carried away in a sedan chair."

Lu Xingzhang hurriedly helped her up, his eyes filled with heartache.

The two of them went over and found that several elderly people had come to the main hall. They were all elders of the Lin family, and an old nanny and a pair of middle-aged men were kneeling below them.

The middle-aged man's eyes lit up when he saw Song Qingci: "That's her! She's the one who often comes to see Er Gouzi. Even though she's masked, I can't mistake her figure!"

Song Qingci was the only concubine who could leave the Marquis's mansion at will without going through Lin Ruowan.

Upon hearing this, Song Qingci angrily retorted, "What nonsense are you spouting? I've never even seen you before."

"The voice is even more similar, sir! I had no idea you were sending the young master of the Marquis's mansion. You said that as long as I abuse him every day, you would give me money every month, and if I abuse him badly, there would be extra money."

Song Qingci's expression changed drastically, and a look of panic flashed in her eyes, which was quickly covered by vulnerability.

"Madam, this person is talking nonsense. I don't know what they are talking about. Could it be that the Lin family has done something to frame me?"

"Whether it's a false accusation or not, I will decide for myself! I am not my son, and I can't get away with this by making a fuss."

No matter how beautiful or wronged Song Qingci was, she would not receive any sympathy from the old lady. She was furious and incredibly audacious. Her original grandson had actually been replaced by a concubine, and the evidence came from Lin's family.

This shows that Madam Lin had long been disappointed in this son and no longer trusted the Marquis's mansion.

The Lin family elder took out the interrogation record and said with a stern face, "Although the Marquis's Mansion has great power, it cannot cover up everything. Lin Ruowan is the legitimate daughter raised by the Lin family. She is gentle and virtuous in handling affairs and has not made any mistakes over the years. You must give us an explanation for this matter."

Behind the Lin family elder stood a short boy, tanned dark, with several indelible scars on his face, staring at them blankly.

If you look closely, you can see that the boy looks about 50% like Lin Ruowan.

"Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation and I will never let him off the hook."

Lu Xingzhang was somewhat confused. Hearing that they were going to target Song Shi, he became agitated: "Mother, what exactly happened? Is Lin Shi trying to deal with Qingci again? Is she trying to use the Lin family to pressure me? I won't agree to that. Can't Lin Shi even tolerate a concubine? How can such a jealous person be my legal wife?"

"Shut up! Kneel down!"

The old lady slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and hit his leg with her cane. Her face was so dark it was almost dripping with anger. Lu Xingzhang felt a sharp pain in his leg and knelt down.

"The baby Lin gave birth to wasn't stillborn; it was alive. It was your good concubine who took advantage of the chaos in the Marquis's mansion to switch the baby. Not only that, but she sent it to a poor family to suffer all kinds of torment, and even wanted to see it herself to satisfy her twisted desires. You were completely blind to have such a bastard! He's vicious and stupid!"

Lin Ruowan watched this scene with a cold expression, unable to bear looking down at the boy, afraid that she would break down.

Lu Xingzhang looked shocked before looking down at the boy. The boy was short, with dark skin and several scars on his face. His dark eyes stared at him expressionlessly.

Upon closer inspection, one can see some resemblance to Lin Ruowan and the old lady.

"Impossible! How could Qingci do such a thing?"

The Lin family elder stepped forward and said, "My lord, we have already interrogated them thoroughly, and we have both witnesses and physical evidence. If you do not believe us, we can report this to the Dali Temple for a retrial."

"No! The Song family has committed such a heinous act; I will give you an explanation."

Song Qingci had long since given up. She had been arrogant and complacent because of Lu Xingzhang's favor, and only now did she begin to feel a sense of regret.

Seeing the sinister look in his mother's eyes, Lu Xingzhang recalled the concubine whose father had mysteriously drowned, and panicked: "Mother, Qingci is pregnant, please spare her life."

"What?" The old lady sneered, "So what if she's pregnant? The Marquis's mansion has no shortage of children."

Lu Xingzhang stood protectively in front of Song Qingci: "Mother, I won't let you lay a hand on me. If you want to lay a hand on me, do it to me."

The old lady's expression was unpleasant.

"Are you going to disobey your mother for the sake of a concubine?"

"She already knows she was wrong, and the baby has been found anyway. She can make amends in the future. Besides, she's pregnant. Is it really better to have both her and her unborn child die?"

The Lin family elders frowned. When Lin's mother first mentioned this matter, they felt it was unnecessary. After all, a concubine challenging the authority of the principal wife and harming the legitimate son was already a dead end. They thought it would be better to just tell the old lady directly, rather than having the maternal family investigate.

I've only just realized that this marquis is a complete idiot.

Even in this matter, they still protect that concubine! Even with evidence in their possession, they're not afraid to expose it, causing a complete falling out between the two families.

They used to think that Lin Ruowan was incapable of winning over her husband, but now that they see that the Marquis has lost his sense of right and wrong, they probably can't blame Lin Ruowan.

"Since that's the case, let's take it to the Dali Temple for judgment. My Lin family's daughter married into the Marquis's family, and the legitimate son she finally gave birth to has become a cripple. If the Marquis insists on protecting this concubine, then let the Emperor decide!"

Unrest within the household would have a significant negative impact on Lu Xingzhang, especially given the absurdity of the matter. Lin Ruowan had maintained a good reputation over the years, and if she displeased the emperor, Lu Xingzhang's future would be ruined.

The old lady slapped Lu Xingzhang across the face, and Lu Xingzhang was stunned by the burning pain on his face.

Seeing the indifferent expressions on everyone's faces, he suddenly realized that his words were inappropriate, and that the Lin family had also arrived.

However, when he turned his head and saw Song Qingci slumped on the ground, a look of pity flashed in his eyes. She was clearly pregnant with his child, but he couldn't protect her.

"My lord... please save me! I will never dare to do it again!"

Her eyes were pleading and weak.

The people around him were pressuring him.

Lu Xingzhang clenched his fists, his pupils turning red. When he was a prince, his mother wouldn't let him marry her. Now that he's a marquis, they're still forcing him.

Is it possible that he can't even protect the woman he loves?

Why should I?!

The old lady's eyes grew increasingly disappointed. Back then, Lu Xingzhang was already engaged, but he still insisted on marrying Song Qingci, the daughter of a maid, as his principal wife. If it weren't for her suppressing the matter and keeping the news from the manor secret, this incident would have become the talk of the town, and the Marquis's manor would have lost all face.

Now that woman has done such a thing, Lu Xingzhang still has to protect her!

Song Qingci cannot stay.

The old lady said, "Ruowan, what are you thinking?"

All eyes turned to Lin Ruowan. Lin Ruowan inwardly scoffed. Song Qingci's behavior was all due to the old lady's indulgence. She didn't want to antagonize her son, so she put the decision-making power in her own hands, both to show her magnanimity and to draw hatred to herself.

"Mother-in-law, Song Qingci is pregnant with the Marquis's child and should stay. However, she has made such a grave mistake, and I do not wish to see her in the manor." Lin Ruowan said calmly, "My only request is that the Marquis establish an heir for Zhao'er, and that my son be recognized."

The Lin clan elder also spoke up, saying, "We respect Ruowan's opinion."