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

Shen Qiumei became even angrier and pointed at her, saying, "Go back and reflect on your actions. You even dare to disobey your elders."

"Manager Wu should be careful when walking at night; you never know when you might get your comeuppance."

"If a servant acts uprightly and sits straight, he has nothing to fear from retribution."

Wu Jiu initially found it laughable, but when he looked up and saw Yao Feiran's gaze, which was deathly still and filled with a chilling coldness, his eyelids twitched wildly.

Yao Feiran didn't say anything more and left with the dazed Qingzhu.

"Stop right there!"

Shen Qiumei shouted from behind, but Yao Feiran's eyes flashed with murderous intent. Steward Wu was Shen Qiumei's man, so naturally she would side with him. But she forgot that if she couldn't even protect her own servants, then anyone in the backyard could trample on her.

Qingzhu's face showed a pale expression: "Miss is willing to disobey Madam for my sake, I am already very happy. Miss, please apologize to Madam. I will marry Wu Xiong."

"Wu Xiong is a scoundrel. He always likes to bully others and act arrogantly. Marrying such a conceited person would be like entering a fire pit. Don't worry, I will make sure they can't marry you."

Meanwhile, Wu Jiu returned home with a worried expression. When Wu Xiong saw him, he said happily, "Father, how did things go? You are the madam's confidant, it's just asking to marry a maid, she certainly won't refuse."

"You unfilial son, it's one thing for you to play around with women all day, but you also get drunk. If it weren't for Qingzhu, you would have gotten into big trouble."

"Hehe, my son did this because he saw Qingzhu. Anyway, she has no background and follows such a master, so no one will stand up for her."

"That third young lady even made some harsh remarks to me because of Qingzhu."

"Hmph, she's a neglected person, an orphan, and the madam doesn't like her either. She's just trying to maintain her dignity."

Wu Xiong sneered inwardly, thinking that Qingzhu would obediently marry into the family in a few days. At that time, she would be at his mercy, and he could play with her until he was done and then sell her off. That would be enough to make his money.

Wu Jiu felt uneasy as he recalled what had happened during the day, and his face turned pale.

.......

Yao Feiran had only been under house arrest for a few days when Yao Ruohuan came over.

"Sister, Aunt has been very unhappy these past few days. She saved us, brought us into the mansion, and let us enjoy wealth and luxury. How can you say such things about her?"

"So, do you think Qingzhu should get married?"

Yao Feiran's gaze was piercing, and Yao Ruohuan felt as if she were burned by her eyes, so she quickly lowered her head and dared not meet her gaze.

After a long while, Yao Ruohuan said softly, "Qingzhu was saved by Wu Xiong, which is still a life-saving grace. Besides, her aunt arranged the engagement, and she shouldn't disobey her master. A woman should have a home. Steward Wu only has one son, Wu Xiong, so it would be a good home for Qingzhu to marry into that family."

"Ruohuan, don't come looking for me anymore. You've changed so much that I don't recognize you anymore. Or maybe we were never meant to be together."

Yao Ruohuan's face turned deathly pale instantly, and tears streamed down her face.

"You may leave now. I hope you are doing well in the Duke's mansion."

Yao Feiran's eyes held a sense of unfamiliarity and distance.

Suddenly, a man stood in front of Yao Ruohuan.

"Third sister, Ruohuan was talking to you nicely, why did you say such hurtful things to her?"

"I'm annoyed just looking at you guys, get lost."

Yao Feiran was already impatient. She figured that what followed would be another string of pointless remarks. Her inner energy surged, and with a thud, she and the two of them fell outside the courtyard.

boom!

Yao Feiran locked the door tightly.

Ling Qianyue looked at the tightly closed door with surprise and doubt, and found that his bones were aching. He quickly helped Yao Ruohuan up.

Fourth Sister, are you alright?

"I'm fine, second brother, please don't tell Auntie, okay?"

Seeing Yao Ruohuan's pleading eyes, Ling Qianyue felt heartbroken, and then felt even more disgusted with Yao Feiran.

"But she hurt you?"

"No, no, I just angered my sister. Second brother, please don't tell Aunt. My sister is already having a hard time."

Ling Qianyue looked at him with a pained expression and said in a hoarse voice, "Okay."

A few days later, Wu Xiong was attacked while out, stabbed in the chest and killed. His body was pushed into a pond and floated to the surface after it swelled up. Wu Jiu was also beaten to death and thrown into the water when he went out to buy things.

The authorities investigated and found that it was the work of a martial arts practitioner. The perpetrator possessed extremely high swordsmanship, roughly at the level of a third-rate master approaching a second-rate master.

Ningxiang Courtyard

Shen Qiumei rushed in.

"It's you!"

Yao Feiran leaned against the wall, having just finished her cultivation; her hair was damp with sweat and stuck to her forehead. "Aunt, why did you come in person today?"

"Did you kill Wu Jiu and Wu Xiong?!"

"Didn't they drown? Speaking of which, Wu Xiong said he saved Qingzhu, but he drowned himself. It seems he's not a very good swimmer."

"How could you be so cruel!"

Yao Feiran looked up at Shen Qiumei: "Aunt, did you think I asked you for Qingzhu's indenture before because I was begging you? I just wanted you to make a choice. Obviously, you are not willing to let Qingzhu go, so I have no choice but to let them go as well."

"You are indiscriminately killing innocent people. How are you any different from those brutal thugs?"

"Isn't what my aunt did also indiscriminate killing of innocent people? She just did it without shedding blood."

Shen Qiumei's heart sank slightly: "Feiran, your aunt can't keep you here. You've made a mistake, and you should be punished."

Yao Feiran said leisurely, "It just so happens that I was also preparing to leave the Duke's mansion. I felt uncomfortable staying here. As for punishment, there are many experts in this capital. If they really want to catch me, I really can't escape. But you bunch of weaklings will have to die with me."

Shen Qiumei only saw a flash of sword light, and a thin slit appeared on her neck. Blood quickly flowed down, soaking her brocade clothes. She broke out in a cold sweat, her whole body chilled, and she almost collapsed to the ground.

"Tomorrow, take Qingzhu home and give her the indenture. If anything happens to her, when we meet again, we will reward her double."

Yao Feiran jumped over the wall and left with the package she had prepared beforehand.

Ling Mingchen rushed in just then. He saw Shen Qiumei slumped on the ground and quickly helped her up.

"Madam, how are you?"

It took Shen Qiumei a while to come to her senses: "I'm fine, just some superficial injuries. Fei Ran, she's gone."

Ling Mingchen sighed: "Madam, since things have come to this, there's no need to do anything unnecessary. She has only been cultivating for less than two years, and she's already close to becoming a second-rate expert. If she becomes a grandmaster one day, even the Emperor will have to be wary of her."

"She's not someone you can control."