Female Supporting Character with a Good Life Chapter 79: 78, a manhua/chinese comics/漫画 fanfic

fu ren) – the official wife of an official, the matriarch of a family.

妈妈 (ma ma) – an older woman servant.

氏 (shi) – a suffix placed after a married woman's patronymic.

小姐 (xiao jie) – young lady.

公子 (gong zi) – an honorific for a noble's son.

少夫人 (shao fu ren) – the wife of a young master.

婆婆 (po po) – mother-in-law, used by the wife to address her husband's mother.

岳父 (yue fu) – father-in-law, used by the husband to address his wife's father.

大郎 (da lang) – The oldest son, Ruan Yu Wen.

After Wen Ting Zhou informed Ruan Xi of this matter, he proceeded to tell her his plan.

"Ruan Ruan, I'm planning to pass all of the evidence toYuefuand allowingYuefuto deal with it accordingly."

岳父 (pinyin: yue fu) – father-in-law.

"This issue involves Zhangshi, it would be more appropriate forYuefuto resolve it from his end."

Only by doing this could he better remove Ruan Ruan from this entire situation.

Ruan Xi felt that it was a good plan. If her Earl Father knew that the Emperor and the Wen Family were staring, he would never have the guts to cover for Zhangshi.

"It is all up to you."

It was best if they did not blow this matter out of proportion. After all, this was their clan's dirty scandal, and Ruan Xi did not intend on ruining the Earl Chengyi Residence.

She and Ruansan niangwere different in the sense that she was not as extreme as Ruansan niang. The clan had treated the original owner decently, and they had put in their utmost care and effort to cultivate the original owner, even if it was for the purposes of making her marry into an illustrious family to become the support of the clan. Furthermore, the only enemy that she and the original owner had was their legitimate mother Zhangshi, it had nothing to do with the rest.

Wen Ting Zhou harboured a smile in his eyes, he knew that Ruan Ruan would agree with his plan.

"This matter should not be delayed, I'll hand this evidence toYuefufirst."

Ruan Xi nodded, she did not mind if Zhangshiwas resolved earlier.

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Wen Ting Zhou moved quickly. When Earl Chengyi was leaving his office, he received a sizable gift that was sent by Wen Ting Zhou.

As Earl Chengyi thought about the words that his son-in-law uttered before he left, his brows knitted together, unable to shake off the feeling that something was awry. Hence, he pushed away the invitations and hastily returned to his residence with the wooden case in his hand.

Once Earl Chengyi opened the wooden case and read everything inside, his face was a terrible shade of metallic green, his hands shaking as he held those papers, while vicious currents pervading his entire body. He stormed out of his study's door in spitting rage, bringing the wooden case to the Tranquil Longevity Hall.

Meanwhile, Zhangshidid not know why but her heart palpitated, having the sensation that a great calamity was approaching.

Zhangshifelt slightly panicked in her heart.

In the Tranquil Longevity Hall,Lao Taitaiwas preparing to eat her dinner when she saw her son stalking in with a metallic green face.

"Did something happen?"Lao Taitai's expression became stern.

"Mother, you will understand after you have read these materials." Earl Chengyi placed the wooden case in front ofLao Taitaiafter he dismissed the servants.

Their family scandal could not be aired, and it should involvesi niangeven less.

He reckoned that his fourth son-in-law was coming from the same intention.

But Zhangshihad to be eliminated.

As her heart thumped audibly,Lao Taitaihad a faint, ominous premonition, and once she had sifted through all the evidence,Lao Taitaiwas so angry her entire body was trembling.

"Poisonous woman, poisonous woman!"

Lao Taitaidid not expect that Zhangshiwould actually do so many evil things right under her eyelids.

She could forget about the in-fighting in the back courtyards, because no ruling matriarch had clean hands.

But this involved her two granddaughters, Zhangshiactually added ingredients to the medicine that was supposed to treat her fourth granddaughter's cold shortly after her fourth granddaughter was engaged to Wengongzi, and the infertility medicine… Dispatching people to assassinate her third granddaughter…

Lao Taitainearly fainted from her inability to breathe in her anger. Once her rage had subsided,Lao Taitaifinally calmed down.

"Lao da, how do you think we should deal with Zhangshi?"

老大 (pinyin: lao da) – oldest son in this context.

"Mother, this matter arose due tosan niang, and the Emperor andsi nüxuare aware. If it is not dealt with properly, it might implicate the entire Earl Residence, therefore this son is planning to make Zhangshidie suddenly to protect the Earl Residence's name." After Earl Chengyi read these shocking and horrible pieces of evidence, he did not have any intention to spare Zhangshi, this poisonous woman.

四女婿 (pinyin: si nü xu) — fourth son-in-law.

"It would be ideal if she dies suddenly, it won't involveda langthat way. As forsan niang, just ignore her."Lao Taitaistill attached great importance to her legitimate grandson, but she did not have a favourable impression of Ruansan niang.

Concurrently,Lao Taitaiwas also doubting if her third granddaughter had been possessed by a wild ghost, or else why would Zhangshi, a mother who had doted on her, suddenly want to kill her? EvenLao Taitaiwanted to get rid of this calamity, but she had the Emperor's subordinates by her side. If it were not for them,Lao Taitaiwould have wanted to give her a sudden death to end all of their troubles.

It could be said that whileLao Taitaiwas vegetarian and Buddhist devotee now, she had been a vicious and merciless person when she was younger too.

"For the sake of avoiding long nights and too many dreams, let Zhangshidie suddenly tonight." Earl Chengyi said in callous tones, a smear of killing intent seeping into his voice.

Lao Taitaivisibly agreed.

"Tonight it is."

Once Zhangshihad a sudden death, it would no longer be important if her third granddaughter had been possessed by a wild ghost.

Because once she entered the imperial palace, she would be in a place that was beyond their influence as well. Rather than doing more and committing more mistakes, it was better to do nothing at all, and it was even possible that they could bask in some of her light.

While the mother and son personally believed that directly eliminating Zhangshiwas the best choice, it was unfortunate that they had underestimated how resolute Ruansan niangwas in seeking her retribution against Zhangshi. Afterwards, the situation was still blown out of proportion, by no fault of their own.

That night, not a sound could be heard.

A black figure slinked up to Zhangshi's bed soundlessly, pulling out a long needle that was flashing with cold light before he sank it into Zhangshi's forehead as she was breathing deeply and soundly sleeping. A moment later, the oblivious Zhangshistopped breathing.

The black figure departed quietly.

The person that Wen Ting Zhou dispatched to observe Earl Chengyi's subordinate quietly left the Earl Chengyi Residence as well after he witnessed Zhangshi's sudden death.

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Wen Residence, Harmonious Dwelling.

After two vivid and thorough rounds of love-making, Wen Ting Zhou and Ruan Xi took a bath and they were on the verge of falling asleep when three knocks sounded at their door.

Wen Ting Zhou's eyes darkened in response. He swiftly put on his inner garments and kissed Ruan Xi's forehead before he murmured: "I'll be back soon."

Not wanting to move, Ruan Xi hummed lazily in reply before she pulled over the thin blanket to cover her body.

Wen Ting Zhou laughed soundlessly, surveying the red marks on Ruan Ruan's fair and tender skin. Then, with a satisfied expression, he left the room.

As promised, he returned shortly after; without needing more than a few minutes, Wen Ting Zhou came back.

"Ruan Ruan, I'm back." Wen Ting Zhou climbed into bed and hugged Ruan Ruan, planting a kiss on her lips.

"So quickly?" Ruan Xi mumbled, nestling into his chest naturally.

"Mn. Ruan Ruan,Yuefuhas dealt with Zhangshi," Wen Ting Zhou smiled as he told her the good news.

Ruan Xi's consciousness was immediately roused. She pulled away from his embrace and raised her dewy eyes. "How was she dealt with?"

Zhangshiwas hers and the original owner's enemy, Ruan Xi was extremely interested in knowing her ending.

A glint of laughter flitted past Wen Ting Zhou's eyes. "Zhangshidied suddenly, it's highly probable that the news will be announced tomorrow."

With regards to Earl Chengyi dealing with Zhangshiin such a direct and efficient manner, Wen Ting Zhou was quite satisfied with it. It was just that with Zhangshi's sudden death, Ruan Ruan would have to observe a period of mourning for her, and this point greatly displeased Wen Ting Zhou.

Naturally, the Emperor would be dissatisfied as well.

Owing to Zhangshi's sudden death, Ruansan nianghad to observe a one-year mourning period out of filial piety since she had yet to enter the imperial palace.

Ruan Xi was shocked. "Sudden death?"

Truly, her Earl Father was simple and crudely violent.

Zhangshimight be gone, but she did not feel much joy, she only felt like her Earl Father was pitting her.

"Indeed.Yuefuis a smart person, I originally assumed that he would find a reason to send Zhangshito the ancestral temple.

"It's just that with Zhangshi's sudden death, I'm afraid that Ruan Ruan will have to observe a one-year mourning period."

For the recently married Wen Ting Zhou, this was essentially filled with malice.

Ruan Xi frowned slightly. Observe a period of mourning for Zhangshi, the person who killed the original owner? What kind of joke was that?

"I don't want to mourn for her, do you think I'm very cold-blooded and unfilial?"

"No, I don't want you to mourn for Zhangshieither. She doesn't deserve it. However, you still have to do it on the surface, or else it will be hard to block the mouths of the general public."

This matter concerned Ruan Ruan's reputation; no matter how reluctant Wen Ting Zhou was, he could only wrong Ruan Ruan.

Ruan Ruan lapsed into a moment of silence. Without preamble, the image of Ruansan niangflashed through her mind which made her eyes light up. It was not only her, she reckoned that Ruansan niangwould be even more unwilling to mourn for Zhangshi.

"I have a hunch that Ruansan niangwill probably cause a ruckus." Her Earl Father wanted to conceal Zhangshi's scandal, but Ruansan niangwould never swallow that mouthful of anger.

Asking Ruansan niangto observe a period of mourning obediently, no way!

A small glint flitted past Wen Ting Zhou's gaze. Certainly, they could use Ruansan nianga little.

"It's possible that after the news of Zhangshi's sudden death is announced, there might be some unpleasant-sounding rumours. Let's wait and see what Ruansan xiaojie's reaction will be before we speak."

At this moment, Wen Ting Zhou already had an idea in his mind.

Ruan Xi nodded.

It was inadvisable for her to meddle in this affair, but with Ruansan niang's personality of seeking revenge for every angry look, small affairs were bound to become big, and she could tear open the skies with big affairs.

On the road of seeking death, Ruansan niangwas akin to a light carriage going down a familiar road.

"It's getting late, let's rest first." Wen Ting Zhou kissed the corner of Ruan Xi's mouth.

"Mn."

Ruan Xi leaned into Wen Ting Zhou's embrace, and they fell asleep hugging each other.

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The next day, the sunlight was dazzling.

Ruan Xi woke up feeling refreshed. After Wen Ting Zhou went to his office, Ruan Xi went to the main courtyard as per usual to serve her mother-in-law in her meal, and then returned to her courtyard to wait for the news.

Close to midnoon, the news of Earl Chengyi'sfurendying suddenly last night was finally released.

Su Yu, Su Zhu, and the rest were shocked.

It has barely been half a month since their Young Lady's big wedding, and the Earl Residence'sFurenwas suddenly gone, wouldn't their Young Lady have to observe a one-year mourning period?

Furthermore, their Young Lady had married into the Wen Family in advance with the intent of warding off the illness; they feared that the people outside were going to borrow this chance to create random gossip.

"Young Lady, what should be done?" Su Yu forgot to call Ruan XiShao Furenin a moment of panic.

Ruan Xi was composed as she calmly said, "Naturally, a trip back to the Earl Residence needs to be made. Su Yu, ask someone to prepare the horse carriage, I'll change to a lighter coloured jacket and skirt before going to the main courtyard to speak about this matter."

Su Yu and Su Zhu: "……"

Mama Yang nodded, "That is the correct course of action. Su Yu, Su Zhu, you should act in accordance withShao Furen's words."

Ruan Xi changed into a pale-colouredluoqunbefore she went to the main courtyard. It was apparent that Wenfurenhad heard the news of her in-law's untimely death. She consoled Ruan Xi with a few lines before she allowed her to return to the Earl Chengyi Residence.

At this moment, a maidservant rushed in a hurry to give a report.

"Furen, Shao Furen, there's huge news from the Earl Chengyi Residence, Ruansan xiaojiehas trussed up Earl Chengyi Furen's trusted Mama and gone to theShuntianGovernment Office to sue the suddenly deceased Earl Chengyi Furen."

It was truly an explosive piece of news.

Ruan Xi was dumbstruck. She knew that Ruansan niangwould cause a ruckus, but she did not expect that she would make a ruckus so large that it was refreshing her three world views again.

Ruansan niangwas going for broke by doing this; she was risking universal condemnation by suing her recently deceased biological mother.

But where did Ruansan niangobtain the evidence?

All of a sudden, Ruan Xi remembered the words that Wen Ting Zhou told her before he left this morning.

Did the Emperor intercede?

Ruan Xi was slightly shocked.

Wenfurenwas also shocked, and she nearly dropped the teacup in her hands and flipped it over. "What did you just say? Ruansan xiaojiesued her own mother?"

"Replying toFuren's words, yes. This piece of news has spread throughout the capital." The maidservant quickly replied.

"Ruansan xiaojiestated that she wanted to place righteousness before family and she listed the deceased Earl Chengyi Furen's crimes, and two of those crimes state that she has conspired againstShao Furen."

Wenfuren's heart squeezed.

"Conspired againstShao Furen, quickly say it, what are the circumstances surrounding that?"

"Replying toFuren's words, allegedly, Ruansan niangsaid that the deceased Earl Chengyi Furen had asked someone to add ingredients intoShao Furen's medicinal soup three months ago, which was whyShao Furen's life was placed on the front lines. If it were not forShao Furenhaving extraordinarily good luck, one fears that…"

The maidservant's voice became smaller and smaller as she continued to speak.

Ruan Xi cooperated by making her own face pale, pretending to display a shocked and disbelieving expression.

Wenfuren's face sank down instantaneously.

"What else?"

"And… And Earl Chengyi Furen administeredShao Furen…Administered infertility medicine!"

The maidservant toughened her scalp to finish the utterance. Once she was done speaking, she lowered her head deeply, not daring to look at the demeanours ofFurenandShao Furen.

The large reception hall became dead silent in an instant.

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