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

Not long after, an old woman came to the door. She was Chang Hui, who used to be Pei's mother's personal maid. She had accompanied Pei's mother since childhood and married into the Pei family. She was over thirty years old when she got married and had only one precious daughter. However, her daughter had a troublesome illness and could not do heavy work. She often needed medicine and her expenses were not small. Only a wealthy family could support her. So she asked Pei's mother for her grace and wanted to give her daughter to Pei's eldest son as a concubine.

Everything was going well, but Young Master Pei refused to take a concubine no matter what. He was waiting to take advantage of Wen Yunwan's pregnancy, but then that incident happened.

Although her daughter was sick, there were no problems with her pregnancy. This woman needed a child to rely on. Hearing that Young Master Pei was not in good health, she could only regretfully give up. She then thought about going to Young Master Pei's room. She thought it would be easy to get into Young Master Pei's room, but she was still blocked.

Chang Hui walked over and knelt down respectfully, her expression bitter: "Madam, you promised me before that you would give Jiao Jiao to the Second Young Master as a concubine, but now you've gone back on your word."

Pei's mother spoke with an authoritative tone: "Are you questioning me?"

"No...no, it's just that Jiaojiao is twenty-two years old now, and I really can't bear to see her wasting her life like this. Ordinary families can't afford to raise her, and my health is already very poor. My only concern is Jiaojiao. Madam, please, for the sake of our past relationship, give her a way to live."

Seeing her pale face, Pei's mother recalled the past and felt pity in her eyes.

"Well, it's not that I'm unwilling."

Madam Pei hesitated, though she was also somewhat frustrated. She couldn't tell outsiders about the fact that there were martial artists in the Pei family, so she could only speak vaguely.

"Is it because the Second Young Mistress is unwilling? This servant can go and beg her. Jiaojiao is gentle, obedient, and sensible. She would never dare to go against the Second Young Mistress."

Madam Pei remained silent. In fact, Chang Hui was right; it was indeed Wei who was unwilling, and she had powerful martial artists behind her. Even Madam Pei dared not say anything now.

"That's enough. This matter has nothing to do with the Wei family. Something happened to the Pei family, so we have no choice but to break our promise."

Chang Hui, her face streaked with tears, said, "It was all wishful thinking on my part. I saw a doctor earlier, and he said I have very little time left. I beg you, Madam, that this may be the last time I see you."

Madam Pei's expression softened. Chang Hui had been by her side for so many years, always loyal and devoted. When she miscarried, Madam Pei kept comforting herself, afraid that she might do something rash. Although she was a mistress and servant, she was the person Madam Pei trusted most.

She softened her tone: "Don't say such unlucky things. You have long since been freed from slavery, so there is no need for you to call yourself a servant. As for Jiaojiao, why don't I adopt her as my goddaughter, and she can be raised by the Pei family from now on?"

Chang Huixin's heart sank. Even in her pitiful state, Pei's mother was still unwilling to give in? What use was an adopted daughter? She was still an outsider in the Pei family. When Pei's mother passed away and the person in charge changed, her daughter would still be disliked and might be married off to someone else at will.

In the imperial court, only those who became concubines were not easily sold off, did not have to kneel before the principal wife every day, and could even be promoted to the position of principal wife if the principal wife died after they had children.

She lowered her head, a thought flashing in her eyes, knowing that there was no turning back and that she could only enter the Pei residence first and deal with the rest later.

After a while, she looked up again, her face full of excitement: "Really? Thank you, Madam. As long as Jiaojiao can survive, that's all that matters."

Madam Pei looked satisfied: "No need to thank me. Take good care of yourself and go to the storeroom to get some silver and tonics to take back."

"Yes, madam."

.......

Yao Feiran only came out after she had stabilized her eighth-rank strength. Wei Wanying knew that Yao Feiran had come out of seclusion, so she came out carrying a plate of desserts.

"Feiran, this chestnut cake is delicious. Try one and see how it tastes."

Yao Feiran took a piece and looked at Wei Wanying and her belly, which didn't look like she was four months pregnant: "This is what the Second Young Master brought for you, right? Have you been eating a lot lately? You've gotten a bit plump."

Wei Wanying's face contorted with shock. She touched her face and asked, "Really? Why does everyone say I've lost weight?"

Yao Feiran took the chestnut cake away and asked Xiaohua to take it down: "You should control yourself. If the fetus is too big, it will be difficult to give birth. Eat less sweets and eat normal meals. From now on, you can eat no more than one dessert a day."

"Recently, my mother adopted a goddaughter who loves to cook. Even my mother praises her cooking. She's so hospitable, bringing me food over every now and then. She even asked the doctor if it was okay for me to eat it, and I couldn't resist eating it all."

Just then, a woman in a pink dress walked over and said, "Second sister-in-law, I just made lotus flower pastries. Mother said they tasted very good, so I thought I'd let you try some."

Wei Wanying looked a little embarrassed. Just as she was about to say that she didn't want any dessert, someone came to deliver some.

"Sorry, I've already eaten."

The woman gave a sweet smile: "It's okay, I'll leave it here for now, you can eat it when you want."

"Um."

As the woman left, her gaze lingered on Yao Feiran for a moment.

After the woman left, Wei Wanying explained, "This is the goddaughter my mother just recognized, named Shen Jiaojiao. A few days ago when you were away, my mother held a banquet and invited people she knew to introduce her to everyone. Jiaojiao often cooks delicious food and brings it over, and my husband also brings me snacks, so it's no wonder I've gained weight."

It's normal to gain weight during pregnancy, but medical conditions weren't as good as they are now, and a large fetus could lead to difficult labor.

"Stop eating, it's too nourishing. Do you know who almost became Pei Zhixian's concubine?"

"Who is it?"

"It's Shen Jiaojiao, the one you mentioned. I asked Minister Pei, and Shen Jiaojiao's mother used to be the lady's personal maid. The two had been together for decades. She was originally intended to be Pei Zhaoqing's concubine, but Pei Zhaoqing was unwilling. Now that this has happened, it's Pei Zhixian's turn."

Wei Wanying was shocked, her face turning pale and then black. Thinking about all the food she had eaten these past few days, she panicked for a moment. Yao Feiran noticed her fear: "She didn't poison her, but these things are all high in sugar and calories. It's not good to keep eating them. She must have done it on purpose."

Although Wei Wanying didn't understand what "high sugar and high calories" meant, she understood what Yao Feiran meant by "deliberately".

"Didn't the doctor tell you to eat less?"

"No, the doctor said the baby's pulse was very stable, and he prescribed a lot of tonics for me, and also said to drink more nourishing soups, which are good for the baby."

Yao Feiran's heart sank.

"When is the next time he takes your pulse?"

"Tomorrow morning."

In the morning, Doctor Wang Tang came to check Wei Wanying's pulse. Pei's mother was also there. She smiled and said, "Doctor, look how big her belly is. Could it be twins?"

Wang Tang shook his head: "No, it's because the fetus is growing quite robustly."