The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

”Alright.”

Family Head Zhu slapped the table and settled the matter: ”For now, I’ll entrust this to you. Go on boldly, and if there are any issues, you can come to me.”

Anning smiled: ”Okay, I’ll head out first. I need to think about where to start.”

Once Anning left, Family Head Zhu slumped in his seat, nearly falling off the chair.

He was genuinely frightened.

Firstly, he feared Anning might harm him.

After all, Anning was now a Nascent Soul Ancestor, and ten of him would be no match for her.

Secondly, he was terrified by the things Anning had mentioned.

Such heavenly secrets truly scared him as a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator; he feared the Heavenly Dao might silence him.

As for why he agreed to Anning and even pushed her to integrate the Zhu Family,

he simply had no other choice.

Could he stop a Nascent Soul Ancestor from doing what she wanted?

Offending Anning could mean not just him but the entire Zhu Family might be undone. To save his life, he had to agree swiftly.

Moreover, the Zhu Family had indeed become increasingly unruly. Though Family Head Zhu had some capabilities, the Zhu Family’s lineage spanned over a thousand years, with numerous descendants. Internal conflicts were rampant and troubling; he didn’t have the ability to clear them up and had to let Anning handle it.

Anning left the study, still smiling.

She understood Family Head Zhu’s thoughts.

But so what?

No matter the reason, she now held power equivalent to the Family Head, and that was enough.

Although Anning could use brute force to subdue the entire Zhu Family, it wasn’t ethical, right? Besides, Anning didn’t want to be entangled with karma.

Now things were different. The Family Head personally authorized her to manage the family, truly granting her authority. Even if she acted, no karmic repercussions would arise.

Anning returned, naturally heading to meet Mrs. Zhu first.

She went to see Mrs. Zhu in the main house, who was clearly not in a good mood, looking at Anning as if she were an enemy.

Anning understood her thoughts.

It was simply because An Yue hadn’t returned, while Anning was thriving, something Mrs. Zhu couldn’t accept.

Anning said nothing, merely paid her respects, and then prepared to leave.

Mrs. Zhu stopped her at that moment.

”Ningning, have you heard any news about your sister?”

Anning shook her head: ”Madam, I just came from the study, and Father has already sent people to investigate without finding any news about Sister.”

Mrs. Zhu’s gaze turned somber.

”Ningning, can you go to the mortal world again to look for your sister?”

Anning stepped back two paces: ”Madam, the Immortal Channel is closed; how can I go? I spent time in the mortal world without finding Sister. Going again is unlikely to yield any results.”

”Is it that you couldn’t find her, or you didn’t look at all.”

Mrs. Zhu couldn’t sit still, jumped up, and approached Anning, raising her hand as if to hit her: ”Perhaps you’re the one who harmed An Yue, you little wretch... Today I’ll teach you a lesson...”

Before her slap landed, her arm was caught by someone.

Anning held Mrs. Zhu’s arm, looking down into her eyes with a calm gaze, which paradoxically irritated her more.

”You’re enjoying life now... your cultivation is advanced, favored by my husband, while my An Yue’s fate is unknown.”

The more Mrs. Zhu spoke, the more she hated, desperately struggling to break free from Anning.

Anning flung Mrs. Zhu aside: ”Madam, I understand your pain; today’s matter I won’t argue about. But if you insult me next time, it won’t be settled so easily. If Madam is worried about Sister, you can personally go to the mortal world to search for her. Why hold me accountable unjustly? You’re Sister’s mother; perhaps entering the mortal world you’ll sense where she is. You’re connected to her heart and soul; why not search yourself.”

Anning faced Mrs. Zhu and spoke word by word: ”Madam, take care.”

She turned to leave.

Mrs. Zhu, furious, grabbed a teapot and threw it at Anning.

Anning, as if eyes were on her back, nonchalantly stretched her hand and caught the teapot.

Without stopping, she strode out of the main house.

Once she reached Aunt Feng’s place, Aunt Feng nervously pulled her aside: ”Are you hurt? Did Madam hit you?”

Anning sat down with a smile: ”Mother, don’t worry, I’m fine.”

”That’s good, that’s good.”

Aunt Feng sighed in relief, then advised Anning: ”Madam is upset, just listen to whatever she says. We must endure this grievance, until future...”

Anning held Aunt Feng’s hand: ”Mother, we no longer need to suffer any grievance, not even a bit.”

Aunt Feng froze, not understanding Anning’s meaning.

Anning didn’t explain.

She got up and went to see Family Head Zhu.

”Father, I have a request.”

Family Head Zhu gestured: ”Speak.”

Anning chuckled: ”I am already a Nascent Soul Ancestor; Father wouldn’t have me keep the title of a concubine, would you?”

With just this one sentence, Family Head Zhu suddenly came to his senses.

”I understand.”

No need to spell things out too clearly; Anning wouldn’t do more nor say more.

She knew Family Head Zhu would certainly make arrangements.

Not long after Anning returned to Aunt Feng’s courtyard, Family Head Zhu arrived.

Seeing Aunt Feng, he beamed: ”Awu, you’ve endured grievances all these years with me.”

Aunt Feng was taken aback: ”What are you saying, Sir... I’m not aggrieved. You’ve protected Anning and me all these years, allowing us to live peacefully and raise Anning. I’m already very grateful.”

Family Head Zhu waved his hand: ”I’m aware. Madam’s temper is poor, she’s troubled you many times. Originally, I thought of her as my first wife, but now she’s become even more unacceptable. These years, you and Ningning have been mistreated, and that’s something I can’t forgive myself for. From now on, I won’t let you be insulted by her anymore.”

Aunt Feng didn’t understand and looked back at Anning.

Family Head Zhu stepped forward, smiling warmly at Aunt Feng: ”I’ve informed the elders, I want to elevate you to equal wife status, and also have your name recorded in the ancestral register. Anning will be officially recognized as a legitimate daughter.”

For Aunt Feng, this was earth-shattering.

She never imagined Family Head Zhu would elevate her to equal wife.

It was nothing short of a dream.

Tears streamed down Aunt Feng’s face: ”Sir, if it burdens you, please don’t do this. I can endure any grievance.”

”It’s no burden, not at all.”

Family Head Zhu was pained to see Aunt Feng cry like this.

Back then, Aunt Feng was someone he cherished, he had schemed to bring her home. Although over the years his affection had waned, the old bond still persisted; he couldn’t let go.

”Awu, don’t cry.”

Family Head Zhu wiped Aunt Feng’s tears: ”Tomorrow the elders will register your name in the ancestral record. You will come with me to pay respects to the ancestors; once incense is offered, you’ll be my rightful wife.”