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

As the oldest unmarried young man, Yan Muyao was chosen by Yao Feiran to marry several girls. After much consideration, he was finally engaged to Yu Lingxian, the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Xingguo. Yan Muyao sent betrothal gifts to the Duke of Xingguo.

A year later, Duke Anguo held a grand wedding.

Yan Wenmo lived in a small house. Looking at the ten miles of red bridal procession, he was somewhat dazed: "Who is getting married here?"

A passerby remarked, "The eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo and the Duke of Xingguo, I heard her dowry alone is 108 loads long."

"Isn't the Duke of Anguo his younger brother?" Yan Wenmo's face darkened. "What right does he have to marry the eldest daughter of the Duke of Xingguo?"

The Duke of Xingguo has military power and is a first-rank general.

A passerby rolled his eyes at him: "The Duke of Anguo is now in the emperor's favor. These two families are well-matched, and the betrothal gifts they sent back then were quite substantial. Why is he not a good match?"

Yan Wenmo fell completely silent. He had no idea why his younger brother was able to regain his title.

If he were the current Duke of Anguo, he would never have married a merchant's daughter for money and suffered such humiliation.

He glanced at the guards at the door. These were the men his brother had sent to keep an eye on him and prevent him from causing trouble. He usually ate and dressed like an ordinary person, and seeing them living better and better made him feel particularly tormented.

He kept recalling what his mother had said back then: she wanted him to give up Ye Ying and leave the capital with her, but he had refused.

If I hadn't refused, would I be the Duke of Anguo now?

.........

After settling Yan Muyao's marriage, Yao Feiran began to look for a husband for Yan Yushu. She said she wanted to find someone from a simple family who didn't need many social connections. In the end, Yao Feiran chose a scholar who had no parents. Although it was considered a marriage of convenience, the man was talented and, according to calculations, would likely pass the imperial examination this year. With the Yan family's status, his future was guaranteed. Yao Feiran bought them a house not far away, near the Duke's mansion, so that Wei Yan could visit her daughter often.

Before Yan Yushu got married, Yao Feiran spoke to her alone: ​​"Is the Lovesickness Gu adapting well to your body?"

"Except for being a little sleepy for the first few days, I've been fine the rest of the time."

"That's good. Remember, if your husband ever betrays you and you want a divorce, then establish a female household for him. If you don't want a divorce, then put a love-sickness curse on him. We live close by, so the curse will only suck my blood once a year and won't harm your body."

"Mother, it's alright. Just let the Gu absorb my life essence."

"You don't need to worry about me, I'm healthier than you are."

"Yes, Mother."

After talking with Yao Feiran, Yan Yushu went to the courtyard where Wei Yan lived.

"Aunt, your daughter is unfilial and can no longer serve you."

"What do you mean by unfilial? You should say that to the madam. I'm just a concubine."

Yan Yushu pouted: "Mother doesn't care about these things. She said that her daughter should take good care of you. The Yan family will always be my support. I should come back to visit often."

Wei Yan glared at her, annoyed but also somewhat helpless.

"Now that the Duke has married and there is a mistress in the house, the Yan family is still a distance away. I still hope you are doing well."

"I know, I still have the Love-Sickness Gu. When we were getting engaged, my husband said he would never have any second thoughts. Now he's using the Yan family as a stepping stone to success. If he wants to back out, I won't be soft-hearted."

Wei Yan finally smiled. She knew about the Gu worms; no feelings last forever, but the Gu worms would not betray her, and she was truly relieved.

She sighed with emotion, realizing that when the Marquis's mansion was in decline, she never imagined she would have such a life now.

Of the three children in the family, two are already married, but Yan Yueyi is still unmarried.

The emperor explained his health condition in court, dismissed the harem, and arranged the children of his two elder brothers according to their age. Except for the eldest, who was already married and had children, the others were all seventeen or eighteen years old and lived in poverty because they had no father.

There are now five princes in the harem.

Yao Feiran also brought Song Yuheng into the palace. The princes were all in the study. The emperor left first because of a cough, and Song Yuheng stayed behind the screen.

The eldest prince drank alone in silence. Due to more than ten years of seclusion and the suppression by the Empress Dowager, his health had deteriorated significantly, making it impossible for him to ascend the throne. The remaining princes, young and ambitious, all wanted to become emperor.

The Second Prince said, "I've heard a rumor that one of us might want the Duke of Anguo's sister."

The Third Prince frowned: "She seems to be over twenty years old, a few years older than all of us. Moreover, she was always playing with Xi Jun when she was young, so she probably didn't receive a good upbringing. Although Father Emperor values ​​Duke Anguo more, Duke Anguo is only a fifth-rank Hanlin Academy Reader."

The group remained silent; to be honest, this identity didn't offer them much help.

The Fifth Prince laughed and said, "The Duke of Anguo is currently enjoying great favor with the Emperor, which is also a help."

The Second Prince laughed heartily: "I've seen her once. She's rather plain-looking, not even as good-looking as the concubines in my household."

The group continued talking until the German representative finally came over and said, "Your Highnesses, His Majesty is unwell and cannot come for the time being. You may all return now."

After Yan Yueyi returned home, Yao Feiran asked curiously, "Did you find anyone you like? If not, then forget it. The Second Prince won't do; that guy just got released and he's already messing around."

These princes were previously suppressed by the Empress Dowager and were basically confined to their residences. They had no money and few servants, so they were considered to have remained chaste. However, the second prince had just been released when he took a maid to bed. If he were to ascend the throne in the future, he would probably have three thousand beauties in his harem. Even if he were to be suppressed with a love potion, it would be hard to guarantee that he wouldn't develop lustful desires.

"My daughter thinks the Fourth Prince is quite good."

Why?

"Because he doesn't like to gossip."

Yao Feiran smiled. The Fourth Prince was indeed calm and composed, and quite handsome. "Alright, you've made your decision. The Emperor will bestow the marriage upon you in a few days."

When the emperor heard that Yao Feiran had agreed to marry his daughter to him, he breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that the other party would become emperor directly. He did not know that Yao Feiran had this idea. He only gave up after calculating that many people would die.

Soon after, he betrothed Yan Yueyi to the fourth prince, with the wedding to take place a year later.

After Yan Yueyi attended the palace banquet, she was blocked by the Second Prince.

"Miss Yan, I don't know why you chose my fourth brother, but you could have chosen me. My fourth brother is usually quiet and doesn't say a word. He doesn't really like women like you. If you become my queen, I will be devoted to you and never have any other thoughts."

Yan Yueyi looked up at him. Last time, the Second Prince said that her appearance was rather plain and not as good as the concubines at home. Now he is saying that he is devoted to her.

"Your Highness, please have some self-respect. The imperial decree has already been issued; it cannot be treated as a joke. I am already the Fourth Prince's fiancée."

The second prince looked eager and leaned closer: "If you just say you want me, Father will agree. I overheard him saying that you should follow your lead, and whoever you choose will be your queen."

"Excuse me, Your Highness, I must take my leave now."

A cold glint flashed in Yan Yueyi's eyes as she quickly bowed and left.