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

The old man raised his eyelids slightly, his initially dismissive gaze growing increasingly serious. At this moment, Yao Feiran had already unleashed his true energy. The old man assumed a fighting stance, and Yao Feiran, thinking he was about to attack, was just about to make a move when the old man quickly stood up, ran incredibly fast, and hid directly behind Pei's father.

"Brother Pei, you're being unfair. You're hiring such a young seventh-rank martial artist. Are you trying to break this old man's bones?"

Pei's father's eyelids twitched violently: "She's already at the seventh rank?!"

Yao Feiran hadn't expected that although the old man was no longer able to live, he still had a broad perspective.

"Yes, if you don't want me to stay in the Pei residence, I'll just leave. Why humiliate me like this?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't think it through. I apologize." Mr. Pei was both amused and exasperated. "Please don't leave the Pei family. I still need to take care of you in your old age."

The old man's complexion improved slightly. He guessed that Yao Feiran was a new retainer. He wasn't resentful; instead, he was happy for the Pei family. These days, it's too dangerous for high-ranking officials and noble families to have a martial artist guarding their homes. Now that this young girl is here, he can feel at ease.

After the matter was over, Pei's father naturally kept Yao Feiran's whereabouts hidden, only instructing Pei's mother to treat Yao Feiran like a master.

Madam Pei was somewhat puzzled: "Does my husband intend to take her as a concubine?"

"What are you thinking? I'm already this old, why would I take a concubine!" Pei's father was startled. Taking Yao Feiran as a concubine? Wasn't that just asking for trouble?

"This woman is a martial artist. You don't need to ask her any more questions, and don't tell anyone else."

Madam Pei was startled at first, then breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, husband."

With Pei's father's protection, Yao Feiran no longer needed to go out to seek opportunities. She could stay in the mansion to cultivate. Countless secret manuals that had been scattered outside came into Yao Feiran's hands. The Pei family had a large business in Cangzhou and secretly bought spiritual herbs for Yao Feiran. Yao Feiran broke through to the eighth rank in one go.

Two months later, she and Wei Wanying rested in the pavilion.

Yao Feiran looked at her radiant face.

"You're pregnant."

The pastries in her hands fell to the ground: "Feiran, is it true? My period really didn't come this month."

Yao Feiran reached out to take her pulse: "Yes, you should be careful."

Wei Wanying's expression was somewhat complicated. She had been in the Pei family for two years, and her mother-in-law had been saying, openly and secretly, that there was no news of her pregnancy. However, Yao Feiran told her to relax and let nature take its course. Now that it was really happening, she was a little nervous again.

She called the doctor to take her pulse, and soon Pei's mother found out as well. Her face was full of joy: "Now that you have a child, it's not convenient for you to take care of Zhixian. I will arrange for someone to go into Zhixian's room so that he can be taken care of."

Wei Wanying's face turned deathly pale, and it took her a long time to react: "I'll go and discuss this with my husband."

"I know you're upset, but this person is an old acquaintance of mine. I promised her the position of a concubine, and she won't surpass you in the future. Go back and think it over carefully."

"They even want the position of a concubine? What do they take her for?" Wei Wanying thought, her voice choked with anger. "Yes, Mother."

Back inside, Pei Xianzhi noticed something was wrong with Wei Wanying's expression: "What happened?"

Upon seeing Pei Zhixian, her face was filled with anger: "Hmph, Mother said I'm pregnant and inconvenient, so she's sending someone over, and even said she'll promote her to a concubine in the future."

Pei Zhixian frowned. His mother had never interfered in matters concerning her own room, so why was she bringing up the concubine?

"Don't worry, there must be a reason for this. I won't take a concubine. Tell Yao Feiran about this, and she will help us resolve it."

"Tell Fei Ran?" Wei Wanying frowned and pondered for a moment. "What did she do?"

"It's nothing, it's just that I've noticed my father respects her a lot."

"respect?"

Could it be that Fei Ran's martial arts skills have improved again?

Wei Wanying told Yao Feiran about this, and Yao Feiran also showed a speechless expression. Didn't Mother Pei like Wei Wanying quite a bit before? But after Wen Yunwan left, she started causing trouble like this. She thought about it for a moment and realized that this concubine's relationship with Mother Pei must be unusual. She had clearly predicted that Wei Wanying would have a smooth life, so how come there is suddenly a concubine?

It's probably the butterfly effect of plot changes.

She calculated the original plot and found that this concubine originally belonged to Pei Zhaoqing. She was vicious, difficult to deal with, and restless. She kept framing Wen Yunwan, causing Gu Chiyuan to add another layer of enmity to the Pei family.

Pei Zhaoqing is still recuperating and her mental state is unstable. It's uncertain whether her health will improve. Marrying into her would be a nightmare, so that person chose Pei Zhixian.

Yao Feiran told Pei's father about this directly.

That evening, Pei's father came to Pei's mother's place and said, "From now on, you should no longer interfere in the affairs of Zhixian's household."

Madam Pei was somewhat displeased: "Fine, so it was Wei who complained? Can't I even make a decision on such a trivial matter? Women shouldn't be jealous. If she refuses, I can have Zhixian divorce her. There's no room for discussion on this!"

"If you're going to take a concubine, then take one for me too. Aunt Yue has been well-behaved all these years, so I'll promote her to a noble concubine."

Pei's mother was both anxious and angry: "No!"

Pei's father's tone hardened: "Didn't you say that women shouldn't be jealous? This is my last warning to you. Now that you're in charge of the household, those old tricks used in the inner quarters can't be used on Wei Shi. If you make her unhappy, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Why should I? I've managed the household for so many years. If it weren't for Yuezhi, I wouldn't have miscarried back then. She deserves to be a concubine. Now she won't even allow me this simple request and is threatening me with a letter of divorce."

Mr. Pei's face darkened: "Don't bring up these old stories. Now that the Pei family has offended Gu Chiyuan, that madman might seek revenge on us. Yao Feiran, who works for Madam Wei, is also a martial artist. She's now a retainer of the Pei family. Don't cause me any trouble!"

"What? Gu Chiyuan ruined our Pei family, what right does he have to seek revenge on us? You are the Minister of Revenue, and he wants to kill you? Is there no justice in this world?"

"The law? What is the law? If I die, His Majesty can quickly find a replacement. But the talent of a Grandmaster is rare. If it weren't for Eunuch Bai's arrival that day, Gu Chiyuan would have made his move. Once he becomes a Grandmaster, no one in this world can restrain him. Moreover, a Grandmaster is very important for the stability of imperial power. And the fact that he has a weakness now is even better for the Emperor."

In a war between two countries, a Grandmaster can break through a city, kill the leader amidst thousands of troops, and demoralize the army. The major forces that possess Grandmasters are now bowing down to the royal family, mainly because the royal family has more Grandmasters than them. If they catch up, the emperor's throne may be in jeopardy.

Pei's mother looked somewhat uneasy, knowing that what her husband said was true. Moreover, since her husband valued Yao Feiran so much, she was probably a martial artist of considerable rank. Offending the Wei family for Chang Hui would be a loss for her.

"I understand."