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

In Laining County, the Azure Dragon appeared in spirit form, exposing the Water Dragon King’s bride selection conspiracy before the countless residents of Laining County, before riding the clouds away.

Subsequently, the Sixth Prince happened to pass by and apprehended the County Magistrate of Laining County and Daoist Wu You, who had exploited the Water Dragon King to embezzle from the people and harm innocent girls.

Three days have passed since the incident, and the news from Laining County is spreading further and further.

Especially the witnesses from that day, who tirelessly recount the events with exaggerated expressions.

In Meihua Village, the person who secretly conveyed messages to the County Magistrate of Laining County was also captured and interrogated. This person merely sought favor and was not qualified to become one of Zhu Wenjian’s trusted aides. Now that Zhu Wenjian has fallen, related matters are being investigated. He has been released but hasn’t benefited, instead facing ostracism from the villagers.

The members of the Chu Family aren’t doing any better; they all look unwell. They heard that Chu Chen is now with the Sixth Prince, suggesting that it was indeed the Sixth Prince who rescued Chu Chen.

When the Chu Shan couple saw Chu Family members come crawling to their door, they smirked coldly and drove them away.

”Chenchen’s connection with the Chu Family is over; don’t think otherwise,” scolded Chu Shan, feeling sorrowful inside. His daughter had already perished due to his own weakness.

”If you dare to disturb Chenchen, I won’t spare you even if it costs me my life,” Liu Suyang said fiercely.

Their ferocity indeed startled the Chu Family members.

Realizing they could not gain anything from this visit, the Chu Family reluctantly left.

Chu Shan and Liu Suyang exchanged a glance, and the two began to speak softly about Ah Chen.

”That girl is not a simple person; the Chu Family can’t handle her. If they really provoke her, it will be their misfortune.”

”Even so, we’ll ensure they won’t bother us,” Liu Suyang replied.

”Indeed, if it weren’t for my weakness back then, our daughter wouldn’t have...” Chu Shan said mournfully, unable to finish his thought before Liu Suyang embraced him.

She said, ”Didn’t that girl say? Instead of living aimlessly, we should live well, do good deeds, and pray for our daughter, so she might be reborn into a better life in her next one.”

Parents as weak and incompetent as them could only wish for such redemption.

Inside, only the couple’s sighs filled the room.

Over there, the Chu Family remained dissatisfied, yet they knew looking for the Chu Shan couple was futile.

”I heard Chu Chen is still in the county town, mother. Let’s go to the county town to find Chu Chen,” Chu Yue said. She had also witnessed the public execution of County Magistrate Zhu Wenjian and others the other day and had seen the Sixth Prince.

He is indeed of noble birth, and if...

Chu Yue’s heart burned with desire. The Sixth Prince was not only of high status but also handsome.

Given her status, becoming a legitimate wife was out of the question, but being a concubine would suffice.

In her view, it seemed likely that Chu Chen staying by the Sixth Prince’s side was with similar intentions.

No matter what, she couldn’t miss this opportunity.

If she missed such a person, she’d only be left marrying an ordinary man, which she could never be content with.

Yang Chunhua felt slightly weak and had thought of this too; her heart burned like Chu Yue’s. If...if her daughter could truly climb such noble heights, wouldn’t it be wonderful?

”Mother, after all, Chu Chen is my cousin. I’ll go see her. She surely has no reason to refuse,” Chu Yue hurriedly said, afraid Yang Chunhua might disagree.

Yang Chunhua thought for a moment and said, ”Alright.”

Currently, Ah Chen is residing in the County Government when she hears someone reporting that a young lady surnamed Chu wants to see her.

She immediately guessed who it was; there was no surprise.

It must be Chu Yue, the daughter of the elder uncle’s family. Chu Yue was charming with words that made people happy, even though born into a farming family. The original’s hard-working and reserved nature meant she rarely did any heavy work; she would shirk whenever possible. Even when the older Chu Family members noticed, they turned a blind eye. After all, it was only Chu Yue who could bring them joy.

”Does Miss Chu want to see her?”

Ah Chen said, ”Invite her in.”

No rejection!

Chu Yue’s heart warmed; it seemed Chu Chen still valued family relations.

The previous talk of severing ties with the Chu Family must have been anger speaking.

She lifted her chin. Even though today she had to lower herself before Chu Chen, if given the chance, it would only be Chu Chen who would bow to her.

”Chenchen.” Chu Yue rushed forward, her eyes red, ”I’m glad you’re alive. I was really scared before. When you went home and said those things, I truly thought you wanted to break off our relationship.”

Ah Chen lifted her eyes and said brightly, ”What I said before was true. Why are you here; just say it directly.”

There was a reason for seeing Chu Yue.

She had no dealings with the original; taking care of her parents was about it.

Since Chu Yue insisted on a confrontation, she certainly wouldn’t hold back, deciding to vent for the original’s sake.

Chu Yue’s face stiffened, casting another glance at Ah Chen’s increasingly pretty face, feeling intense jealousy. If she had known, she should have chosen the Dragon King’s Consort herself; it would be her who met the Sixth Prince.

”Chenchen, what do you plan to do next?” Chu Yue asked, ”Are you really leaving here?”

”Of course, aren’t you reluctant?” Ah Chen smiled inquiringly.

Chu Yue quickly replied, ”Yes, I am.”

”It’s the same,” Ah Chen responded, ”Not willing to lose someone you can command, that’s quite normal.”

Seeing Chu Yue’s face looked unpleasant, Ah Chen said, ”Isn’t that so? Or do you think we’d have any sisterhood feelings?”

Chu Yue’s eyes turned red, and tears started falling, looking quite pitiful, as if Ah Chen had wronged her.

She only said, ”If Chenchen resents me, you can keep me nearby to command. I know I overstepped in the past, always lazing around while you did everything.”

Ah Chen chuckled softly. Chu Yue was always proud, especially in front of the original, behaving like a young lady and seeing her as beneath her. Today, bowing down, even offering to be commanded, was quite an effort for her. But with Jiang Zhi’s status in mind, it was understandable.

”I truly did hold a grudge against you; since you wish to make amends, I’ll keep you around.” Before Chu Yue could rejoice, Ah Chen called outside, ”Assign some tasks for Chu Yue, watch that she doesn’t slack off.”

Though furious inside, Chu Yue had to endure it, considering her grand plan.

The people left to serve Ah Chen were arranged by Jiang Zhi. They had even worked in planting spaces and knew very well that Ah Chen wasn’t saved by Jiang Zhi. Rather, she saved their master, a formidable character, earning great respect from them.

They were well aware of the Chu Family’s matters. Hearing Ah Chen’s command, they understood and took Chu Yue away, assigning her a series of tasks.

When Jiang Zhi and Shen Zheng’an returned from their duties, they heard about the matter and knew Chu Yue’s intentions.

Jiang Zhi noticed Shen Zheng’an’s odd look, even a bit gleeful, feeling rather baffled.

Soon he understood, Shen Zheng’an was actually jealous of him?

So, that was it.

He only had admiration for Miss Chu, truly not daring to harbor other thoughts. However, he wouldn’t explain this to Shen Zheng’an.

Haha!

Shen Zheng’an: ...

What’s there to be happy about when numerous admirers were coming his way?

His troubles and concerns far outweighed others’.

With this thought, even if isolated or opposed by friends and family, it didn’t matter anymore.