She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!

”Alas, those two from the Chu family are truly pitiable, being pushed to this extent.”

”With all the Silver Coin Chu the Second earned over the years, he could easily have protected that little girl, Ah Chen, yet they ended up like this. It’s no wonder the two are anxious.”

”The two elders in the Chu Family have always been biased, clearly all three are sons, yet they cherish the oldest and the youngest as though Chu the Second wasn’t their own.”

”He is indeed their own. I even helped with it back then, and moreover, the three brothers of the Chu Family look very similar. How could he not be their biological child?”

The Chu Shan couple, busy working in the fields, vaguely heard the villagers’ gossip but paid no attention.

Ever since their daughter was selected as the Dragon King’s Consort, they truly understood how wrong they had been before.

If only they had been smarter, they wouldn’t have allowed their daughter to suffer.

If the raft given to the Dragon King’s Consort hadn’t been weighed down with stones, their daughter might still have a chance to survive. But it was bound with such heavy stones, sinking was only a matter of time.

By now, more than half a month had passed; their daughter couldn’t possibly still be alive.

”Look quickly; whose noble’s carriage is that? Such a grand display!”

”Why would it come to our little Meihua Village?”

”A person stepped down from the carriage, huh? A girl got out, and she looks somewhat familiar.”

”Isn’t that... Ah Chen, that girl?”

What?

The Chu Shan couple, initially indifferent to the village gossip, abruptly raised their heads and saw Ah Chen walking towards them, momentarily stunned. When they regained their senses, they immediately dropped their farming tools and ran towards Ah Chen’s position.

However, when they reached Ah Chen, their excited hearts slowly calmed down.

The girl before their eyes indeed resembled their daughter, but she was even more attractive than their daughter, with fair skin, flowing black hair, and an ethereal temperament like that of a Fairy. She couldn’t possibly be their daughter who had never experienced fortune from a young age. They remembered their daughter’s hands were rugged from labor and bore scars from chilblains, whereas the girl before them had fingers as delicate as spring onions, untouched by hardship.

This was not their daughter.

All their joy faded away, replaced with sorrow on their faces.

Their daughter would never return.

”Father, Mother.” At this moment, Ah Chen called out to them.

Since she was not the daughter of the Chu Shan couple, Ah Chen naturally had nothing to hide from them, allowing them to instantly see she wasn’t the original Chu Li.

So when Ah Chen addressed them as father and mother, the sorrowful couple was pulled back, momentarily at a loss.

This wasn’t their daughter, so why did she call them father and mother?

”Let’s talk in the carriage,” Ah Chen said.

The Chu Shan couple exchanged a look and nodded heavily.

This girl resembled their daughter, and moments ago, she had called them father and mother. They wanted to know the reason behind this, and even more, they wanted to know where their daughter was.

Was it possible their daughter was still alive?

Thinking of this, the couple grew excited and quickly followed Ah Chen, boarding the carriage.

Inside the carriage, it was just the three of them, while those who accompanied Ah Chen stayed far, protecting the surroundings, not letting anyone approach.

This time, Shen Zheng’an also came along, disguised as a guard on horseback, his appearance altered significantly, making him unrecognizable to acquaintances.

”Miss, is my daughter still alive?” Liu Suyang asked, her eyes brimming with tears, her hands tightly clasped, feeling deep down that her daughter wouldn’t return.

Chu Shan said nothing, his eyes reddened as he looked at Ah Chen.

”This body indeed belongs to your daughter, but I am not your daughter,” Ah Chen said, ”She perished in that high fever.”

The Chu Shan couple suddenly collapsed, and Ah Chen showed no intention of helping them.

This was the result they inevitably had to accept.

”But having occupied her body, I will support you,” Ah Chen continued, ”This is the purpose of my visit today, though outwardly, you will remain my parents, but the bond has ended.”

The Chu Shan couple were overwhelmed with grief, not daring to cry loudly, continually wiping their tears.

”After being chosen as Dragon King’s Consort, I was rescued,” Ah Chen handed them two handkerchiefs, ”The Water Dragon King’s selection rumor is completely unfounded, the person who saved me holds a high status and is investigating this matter, so such absurdities as the Water Dragon King’s selection won’t happen here again.”

The Chu Shan couple sobbed softly, repeatedly expressing their gratitude upon hearing this.

”Since you’re still alive, live well,” Ah Chen said, ”I’ve heard you’ve been divided. Instead of wandering like lifeless souls, it’s better to live meaningfully, as a form of blessing for her.”

Their weakness and lack of self-control were mostly influenced by their environment; Chu Li’s death was their fault, but not entirely their responsibility.

The Chu Shan couple hesitated for a moment, the murkiness in their eyes clearing, becoming bright.

Yes, they were still alive.

Rather than muddling through life, they should do good deeds as blessings for their daughter.

Not expecting their daughter to reincarnate with them, only hoping she would reincarnate into a good family in her next life, with loving parents to protect her.

Ah Chen handed them a purse, though they were reluctant to accept, ultimately unable to refuse.

She said, ”This is the karmic tie between you and me, you must take it.”

This minor karma wouldn’t affect her, but generally, she would follow the rules in her actions; it was the simplest solution.

”I shall also visit the Chu Family.”

The Chu Family had already learned of Ah Chen’s return, each one terrified.

Regarding the Water Dragon King’s consort selection, they were well aware of their deeds, fearing Ah Chen might seek trouble, wanting to inquire but not daring.

Upon knowing the luxurious carriage was approaching, they grew even more apprehensive, yet had no choice but to come out and welcome.

Seeing the Chu Shan couple alight from the carriage, followed by Ah Chen, they wondered if Ah Chen had gained the Water Dragon King’s favor?

If so, was her return today meant for settling scores with them?

Were the Chu Shan couple about to rise in fortune?

Only when Ah Chen spoke did they understand the situation.

Ah Chen maintained the same discourse, stating she hadn’t seen the Water Dragon King, but was rescued at sea.

Her return today was merely to conclude the final karmic ties with the Chu Family.

”From this moment on, I have no ties with the Chu Family.”

”My life, death, and fortune are unrelated to you, and your life, death, and fortune are unrelated to me.”

After speaking, Ah Chen intended to get back into the carriage, recalling the matter of the Water Dragon King, she addressed the observing villagers: ”There is no Water Dragon King’s consort selection; this matter will soon be resolved.”

Before the villagers could react with amazement, Ah Chen was already aboard the carriage.

The carriage traveled far, disappearing from sight, only then did the villagers begin to talk.

Putting aside Ah Chen’s detachment from the Chu Family, what was the matter regarding the Water Dragon King’s consort selection?

Clever ones had already run to the county town, intending to inform County Magistrate Zhu Wenjian of this matter.

Zhu Wenjian soon learned of Ah Chen’s return, his face showing terror, quickly turning sinister.

He couldn’t simply let Ah Chen go; otherwise, what authority would his position as County Magistrate in Laining County have left?