Quick Transmigration: Reversing the Life of a Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character

"Princess," Wang Caihe stood up and bowed.

"Sit down," Cui Yao waved her hand, ordering everyone to leave.

"Master,"

"Caihe, would you be willing to go to the main branch of your Wang family? The head of the Wang family has promised to have Princess Mingyue take care of you."

Wang Caihe was taken aback: "The Eldest Princess? She looks down on those born out of wedlock. My father was born to a concubine, and she..."

"I know that the business of burning licorice is for the Wang family, but which branch of the Wang family it is given to depends on which branch can treat you well and protect you. Caihe, you should know that the profit of the business of burning licorice is not large. Your father and brothers can see it, but Princess Mingyue may not."

"Why is the head of the family asking this?"

Cui Yao rubbed her forehead: "The purchase of Sanguisorba officinalis is just a pretext. What they want is my favor as the Princess of Fu'an."

Wang Caihe stood up and knelt down directly: "Princess, Caihe's matter has troubled you. If the Wang family's demands are too great, please refuse. Although the divorce papers are in Caihe's hands, they have not been made public. Caihe can stay in the Xiao family. Anyway, you will not let Caihe go hungry or cold."

If this were a modern woman, Cui Yao wouldn't have such worries. But in this ancient era, given Wang Caihe's education, this would mean she would live a lonely and dependent life, without any legitimate status.

The Wang family is utterly despicable.

"Caihe, you are still young and will eventually get married. Once you get married, the Wang family will have less of a hold on you. Only when you return to the Wang family can you remarry legitimately. If I give you a new identity, the dowry your mother left you will be taken back by the Wang family. Are you willing to give that up?"

Wang Caihe was naturally reluctant to part with it, as it was the property her mother had painstakingly fought for for her while seriously ill.

Besides, how easy is it to change one's identity? She's not some nobody; she's a noblewoman listed in the clan register, and she's caused quite a stir in the city because of Xiao Qingzhi's affair. So many nosy eyes are watching her; she could easily become someone else's prey.

Cui Yao spoke again: "Caihe, I can give the Wang family this favor, you don't need to feel burdened."

In fact, when the head of the Wang family mentioned the matter of the Prince of Huai'an, she, the Princess of Fu'an, had already entered the game. In the original owner's life, the exile of the Xiao family was vaguely related to the Prince of Huai'an. He was not targeting the Xiao family, but the general guarding the northwestern frontier.

It seems she needs to make time to return to the capital. The original owner was initially immersed in the grief of losing her husband, and later became entangled in her eldest son's foolish arrogance, paying little attention to outside affairs. She carefully examined the original owner's memories, and found only scattered clues about the outside world and the Xiao family's exile.

But her incredibly powerful princess mother must know something.

"Princess, then I will return to the Wang family, the Earl's residence."

"Alright, the head of your Wang family lives in the city. Once you're ready, you can go back with him. I'll arrange the carriage and a team of guards to escort you home. The Xiao family didn't hide the reason for expelling Xiao Qingzhi from the family register, so you don't need to be vague. Just say it directly. You're a woman, so don't blame yourself for the reason."

Wang Caihe performed a deep bow, taking one last look at her former mother-in-law, knowing she would likely never see her again.

When she married into the Xiao family, the princess's attitude towards her was a mixture of unfamiliarity and kindness.

Not long after, the marshal passed away, and the princess was depressed all day long. As the eldest daughter-in-law, she had to manage the inner quarters and also pay attention to her sister-in-law's situation.

Once Xiao Qingzhi had become a little closer to the princess, she started making a scene again. At that time, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were blaming each other in their hearts. One blamed the other for not raising her son well, and the other blamed the other for not being able to keep her husband in check. Their relationship became strained again.

That morning, Xiao Qingzhi, after listening to some instigation from that vixen woman, stormed back to the courtyard and attacked her.

The princess swiftly and decisively expelled Xiao Qingzhi from the family, and she was always looking out for her former daughter-in-law. How could such a good elder have such a foolish son like Xiao Qingzhi?

The head of the Wang family was very efficient; he not only took Wang Caihe away, but also made the father and son of the fifth branch obediently leave with him.

Outside the city gate, Wang's patriarch's confidant looked at the Xiao family guards following beside Wang Caihe's carriage: "Master, what does this Princess Fu'an mean? Does she not trust you?"

The head of the Wang family glanced at her indifferently and said, "If Xiao Qingzhi hadn't caused such a commotion, Caihe would have been a lucky girl."

"Since Princess Fu'an is so devoted to protecting her, our Wang family cannot be heartless and ungrateful. Her entire dowry will be moved into the Earl's mansion and stored in a separate storeroom. Caihe will keep the key herself to prevent her father and brothers from coveting it."

"I will talk to my mother and ask her to look after her, and then find her a good husband in the future."

The Wang family's convoy arrived home smoothly. Wang Caihe and her dowry went directly into the main house. The father and son of the fifth branch could only watch helplessly. Most importantly, they were no longer free. They were completely controlled by the head of the family, and even the servants around them had been replaced.

The Xiao family's personal guards did not return immediately, but instead met with the local military supplies and medicine suppliers, lingering for several days before leaving.

After seeing the Wang family off, Cui Yao had some free time and enjoyed a bit of the daily life of an old feudal lord, a privileged class in ancient times.

With a glance, someone would serve perfectly brewed tea; with a raised hand, someone would bring over a piece of clothing.

If it weren't for the fact that she felt so ashamed, with someone wiping her bottom after she used the toilet, the original owner would sometimes be too lazy to do it herself and would have the servants do it for her.

The only difference from the TV series is that there are no children and grandchildren around. The Xiao family's family rules are different from other aristocratic families. They believe that it is unnecessary for several generations to live together when the tree has grown big and branches have grown large. Therefore, once the heir to the title is determined, the family will be divided while the parents are still alive.

It may also be due to their military background. With constant warfare on the border, the descendants of the Xiao family were more likely to rise to prominence on the battlefield and did not have such a strong desire for titles, so the family had always been relatively peaceful.

Cui Yao was only forty years old. His eldest son was married but had no children yet, so he made a family genealogy for himself in the Xiao family. His two children, one fourteen years old and the other ten years old, were not engaged.

The Marshal's Mansion now only has these three masters.

In a technologically advanced society, she is still considered a young person. In the ancient world, women of this age would generally be grandmothers.

That day, the largest jewelry shop in the city, Brilliant Pavilion, received a new batch of jewelry with a southern style. Granny Cui thought that the madam had not left the mansion for almost two years. Every time she went out, it was either to a temple or a Taoist temple. With so many unpleasant things happening these days, she tried her best to persuade the madam to go shopping.