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

Watching Yao Feiran disappear into the horizon, Yao Daqiang's heart pounded, and he almost knelt down and kowtowed.

However, Xiao Ran's sword was filled with a dark aura, which was somewhat different from the immortal aura he had imagined.

Not long after, Yao Feiran stopped at the entrance to the capital. The moment she stepped into the city wall, she was stopped by soldiers.

"Halt! Where are your parents? You need to register to enter the city. Non-locals need a travel permit."

Yao Feiran looked up at them, and the soldier's eyes suddenly became confused. Yao Feiran walked in as if nothing had happened.

Duke Wei's Mansion

In the main hall, the people of the Duke's mansion gathered together. Duke Xiao Zheng instructed, "This marriage alliance is a major event, and we cannot afford any accidents."

Lady Yao Yunlian, wife of the Duke of Wei, looked somewhat guilty: "Is my niece really going to marry someone so far away?"

Xiao Zheng's expression was cold and hard: "Since you enjoy the honor of the Duke's mansion, you should give something in return. Besides, you are marrying the emperor of Muyuan Kingdom, so you will still enjoy wealth and honor."

"And do you really want to marry an orphan with no background forever?"

Yao Yunlian hesitated for a moment, then finally stopped talking.

Her niece, Yao Qingshao, was extremely beautiful, and even her son, Xiao Changheng, intended to take her into his household. However, Yao Qingshao was her sister's daughter, and she had said that she did not want to be a concubine, so her aunt could not refuse. Of course, her niece was not worthy of the position of the Crown Prince's wife.

Yao Qingshao repeatedly begged her to arrange a marriage for her, not caring about social status, only that she could marry into the family and become the wife of the man.

But her son, upon hearing this, absolutely refused.

Just then, a princess was to be chosen for a marriage alliance. The only eligible woman in the palace, the Third Princess, was the Empress's daughter. The Empress was in a hurry to marry off her daughter, and the Third Princess happened to take a liking to her son.

When the Third Princess heard that her son was fond of Yao Qingshao, not long after, the Emperor bestowed upon Yao Qingshao the title of princess and sent her away for a political marriage.

She always felt somewhat guilty towards Yao Qingshao.

However, thinking back, if it weren't for her aunt, she probably would have starved to death long ago, and she wouldn't have been able to live the life of a pampered young lady all these years.

Yao Yunlian walked to Yao Qingshao's courtyard. Yao Qingshao was packing her valuables into a box. This was the money she had saved from selling embroidery over the years. As for her aunt's gifts, over the years, there were a total of several dozen taels of silver and some jewelry, which she did not intend to take.

Upon seeing Yao Yunlian approach, she calmly bowed and said, "Hello, Aunt."

"What are you doing?"

"I heard that many people in Crescent Moon Village can't afford to eat. I'm worried about my older sister and younger brother, so I'm thinking of sending my money home."

She lived at her aunt's house. Because most of them looked down on this country girl, she was very cautious in everything she did. A few years ago, she did send letters to her older sister and younger brother, but then she lost contact with them. Things got chaotic there, and letters could no longer be sent. She didn't know how they were doing.

Now she's going to marry a foreign ruler, and she probably won't be able to come back for the rest of her life. Luckily, the war is over, and Crescent Moon Village is no longer in such chaos, so she sends the money there.

"You are a kind person, so don't blame your aunt. You have now been granted the title of princess and are enjoying unparalleled honor. Marrying into the family will ensure a lifetime of wealth and prosperity. I hope you will marry quietly and not affect your cousin's future."

Yao Qingshao remained calm: "Qingshao understands. Thank you so much for your care over the years, Aunt. I am deeply grateful."

Yao Yunlian scrutinized her gaze and, finding no resentment, her expression suddenly brightened.

"It's good that you understand."

After talking for a while, Yao Yunlian left. Yao Qingshao watched her departing figure with a numb expression.

She had begged her aunt to let her marry into an ordinary family, but her cousin Xiao Changheng kept pestering her and insisted that she become his concubine. Now, Xiao Changheng was afraid of the Third Princess and was sending her away for a political marriage.

Her fate was never in her own hands.

Back then, her older sister had to support her aloof brother-in-law and her young brother. Not wanting to burden her sister, she came to the capital, never expecting to end up in this situation.

At that moment, a figure dressed in black suddenly appeared in front of them.

It is Crown Prince Xiao Changheng.

Yao Qingshao took a few steps back, a look of disgust flashing in her eyes.

"What brings you here, Young Master?"

Xiao Changheng looked at Yao Qingshao with deep affection and focused expression: "Cousin, why don't you call me cousin anymore? You're about to marry far away to Muyuan Kingdom, and I really can't bear to part with you. I couldn't help but want to come and see you."

"Your Highness, men and women should not touch each other. Please do not be impolite."

"I know you resent me. If you had agreed to be my concubine sooner, things wouldn't have come to this."

"To become a concubine." A cold smile appeared on Yao Qingshao's lips. "Even in our village, a girl who becomes a concubine is looked down upon."

"I am the heir of the Duke's mansion. Do you still want to be the principal wife? Your lowly status will only make you a laughingstock. How can you command respect among all the ladies?"

Yao Qingshao never wanted to be a prince's wife, but every time she said she didn't want to be a concubine and just wanted to marry an ordinary person, Xiao Changheng always thought she was just being stubborn. After a while, she stopped saying it.

Seeing Yao Qingshao's silence, Xiao Changheng assumed she had figured it out. He stepped forward and reached out to touch her face, but Yao Qingshao dodged away and walked out the door.

"Young Master, if you don't leave, I'll call Madam over!"

"I'm sorry, I just couldn't control myself. Please don't get upset, I'll leave now."

Xiao Changheng felt somewhat lost. His cousin was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, but he had acted too late. She was now a princess sent to marry a foreign ruler, and if anything went wrong, it would implicate the entire Duke's mansion.

After Xiao Changheng left, Yao Qingshao felt a chill run down her spine.

There were quite a few people serving her in her courtyard, but they were all people sent by the Duke's Mansion to keep an eye on her. When they saw Xiao Changheng coming, they didn't notify him and just stood there indifferently.

"You can all leave now, I need to rest."

"Yes, Your Highness."

As the door closed, Yao Qingshao sat motionless in her chair.

After an unknown amount of time, Yao Qingshao saw the figure standing outside fall down. She thought it was Xiao Changheng, so she quickly stood up and opened the door a crack.

She was a little girl of about eight years old, with her hair in a bun and her eyes exceptionally bright and dark.

"Are you my aunt?"

"Who are you?"

"I am Yao Qinghe's daughter, Yao Feiran, your aunt."

"Are you your sister's daughter?"

Yao Qingshao's eyes widened: "Sister, you've come to the capital too?"

"No, Mother has passed away."

Tears welled up in Yao Qingshao's eyes instantly. She collapsed to the ground, completely stunned.