I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 103

Zhu Yun was calm and collected. Facing Zhu Tianci’s ranting, she seemed to take it as background noise. Zhu Tianci, who had swallowed the Truthful Speech Talisman, didn’t need Zhu Yun to do anything more. As long as he harbored ill will, he would bring about his own demise. So Zhu Yun smiled leisurely, watching him vent his rage. To her, his increasingly loud curses were like heavenly music. The louder he screamed, the happier she was, as it meant the Truthful Speech Talisman was taking effect.

“You bitch, how do you deserve to live in this world? I’ll tell you, my parents’ coldness towards you all these years was my doing, because you stole my healthy body! If mother had only had me, I would’ve been strong and healthy! Why do I have to live as the pathetic cripple I am today?”

“Zhu Yun, you owe me! You owe me everything!”

“I’m going to marry you off to a destitute family, where your husband’s family will torment you day and night! And I’ll spend the rest of my life happily with our family’s fortune. Hahahaha, Zhu Yun, what good is it that you’re so lively? In the end, won’t you be swallowed alive by your husband’s family? This is your fate, and you can’t deny it. After all, I am the only son of the Zhu family!”

Zhu Tianci’s expression was one of shock. He quickly covered his mouth. What was happening? The words he meant to curse Zhu Yun with had suddenly turned into his inner thoughts? This was so strange, completely out of his control. Was this… was this related to Zhu Yun?

A flash of realization hit Zhu Tianci. He thought of the talisman Zhu Yun had forced into his mouth. He began to tremble uncontrollably.

He immediately knelt on the ground and tried to dig at his throat, hoping to free himself from Zhu Yun’s threat. But this was just a delusion. The talisman was already working inside his body, so how could he get rid of it so easily?

Zhu Tianci soon realized his efforts were futile. He fixed his venomous gaze on Zhu Yun, his pale, bloodless face giving off a corpse-like stench that made Zhu Yun uncomfortably rub her eyes, as if his foul odor was about to make her tear up.

He was already thin and haggard, with sunken cheeks and dull eyes. Having been bedridden for so many years, Zhu Tianci looked like a withered corpse. He had none of the handsome and dashing charm, only a sinister and terrifying demeanor, which was one of the reasons why Fang Shi didn’t dare to have him meet anyone when discussing his marriage.

Zhu Tianci was filled with resentment. He pointed at Zhu Yun, heedless of the consequences, and cursed, “You bitch! You bitch! Why did mother keep you? I hate it, I really hate it! My parents don’t care about me at all. If they really cared about their son, why didn’t they send you, the healthy one, away to be raised by someone else? Do you know how jealous I get every time I see you? I wish I could just strangle you with my own hands!”

“Yes, strangle you. It’s just a shame my strength was so small when I was six. I really should have strangled you in your sleep. Then I wouldn’t have to be jealous of you, and you wouldn’t have become my demon!”

“Zhu Yun, you are the one who should die.”

With every word he spoke, Zhu Tianci’s face became more twisted and grotesque. The initial panic of revealing his inner thoughts had now turned into a fearless “say whatever.”

Zhu Tianci began to hurl insults at Zhu Yun without any restraint. Once the anxiety in his heart dissipated, he quickly realized that he was the most precious person in the family. So what if he cursed Zhu Yun? His parents wouldn’t blame him anyway, because he was the only son of the family! No one could surpass his status.

Zhu Yun looked down at Zhu Tianci from above. It seemed he still didn’t know his true parentage. Hearing him express such jealousy, Zhu Yun couldn’t help but show a light, happy smile. She strolled leisurely to stand in front of him, her condescending attitude making Zhu Tianci grind his teeth. Zhu Yun said, “Does it feel good to finally vent the resentment you’ve been holding in for so many years? I’ll accept all your hatred for me, because seeing you hate me so much but still unable to harm me is so much fun. I was worried you were a genuinely kind elder brother.”

Nominally, Zhu Tianci was still her brother, yet he wished to kill her. It was no wonder that when he found out the truth about her parentage, he would unceremoniously send her away in a sedan chair to the Marquis of Changning’s manor.

Zhu Yun glanced at Yuan Bao, who was trembling nearby, and sneered, “Move.”

“Miss… Miss, please be merciful and let the young master go! He is weak and can’t handle your methods!” Yuan Bao was a loyal servant who had been with Zhu Tianci since childhood, so seeing Zhu Yun’s aggressive approach, he bravely stepped forward to protect him.

But before Zhu Yun could speak, Zhu Tianci was the first to open his mouth, spewing venom, “You worthless slave! You’re always nagging in my ear about how weak I am and that I won’t live long. If you hadn’t followed me for so many years, I would have had the steward sell you off long ago! You’re also lucky that you didn’t fall to your death when I made you climb a tree to steal bird eggs when we were kids. Or at least you should have been crippled from the fall. Then I’d like to see you flaunt your healthy body in front of me! Why am I the only cripple in the great Zhu family!”

Hearing this, Yuan Bao was brought to tears. He knelt on the ground, looking at Zhu Tianci in disbelief. He had always thought his master was fond of him, which was why he was willing to risk his life for his commands every time. Zhu Tianci had chosen him from among many servants, saving him from the dirty, back-breaking work and making him a favored person in the eyes of the other servants.

So… so he had always harbored the thought of sending him to his death.

“Young master… this servant…”

Yuan Bao couldn’t even form a complete sentence. He just silently kowtowed to Zhu Tianci.

Perhaps he kowtowed with too much force, because blood seeped from his forehead and Yuan Bao fainted on the spot.

Zhu Yun raised her eyebrows and said innocently, “My dear brother, this is your own doing, it has nothing to do with me.”

Zhu Tianci was furious. He shakily climbed to his feet. Though he was disheveled, his arrogance remained. He snorted, “Zhu Yun, you are an evil monster who brings disaster! You should be burned to death!”

At this moment, Tang Guo, who had been waiting outside the gate for a long time, couldn’t hold back. Before, Zhu Yun had told her to just watch the show and not to interfere. Tang Guo knew her place. To avoid being a burden, she had indeed listened to Zhu Yun and remained an onlooker.

However, Tang Guo couldn’t bear it any longer. The moment she heard Zhu Tianci call Zhu Yun a monster and say she should be burned, she stepped into his courtyard without hesitation. She wasn’t enraged, but spoke calmly, “We are all one family. Why must we make things so difficult? It’s normal for siblings to have conflicts. Why don’t we ask father-in-law and mother-in-law to judge the matter?”

She wasn’t angry, not at all. How could a madman like Zhu Tianci only harm Zhu Yun? Since Zhu Yun had set the stage, she would now lead the next act.

“Ping’er, take my orders and go see the steward. Tell him to get father-in-law back immediately. Tell him that something terrible has happened to mother-in-law and Tianci, and they desperately need the head of the family to stabilize the situation. If he doesn’t return soon, both of his children will be finished. He may have to bury his own children.”

Tang Guo’s expression was calm and composed. She was quick-witted, radiant, and her eyes were filled with determination. She was controlling her anger and standing up for Zhu Yun. Zhu Tianci’s resentment stemmed from his own issues; he was small-minded and chose to blame Zhu Yun. He kept questioning why Zhu Yun had to exist, but why didn’t he consider the harm he had brought upon her?

Tang Guo took a deep breath, once again strengthening her desire to become a widow.

A heartless man like this should just die. Keeping him alive would only cause more trouble.

Zhu Yun gave a bright smile, her eyes meeting Tang Guo’s. Her cheerful face held a hint of amusement for Tang Guo. She never expected this woman to be so devious. But it was a fortunate coincidence that they were thinking the same thing. Was this a case of great minds thinking alike?

Zhu Yun’s eyes offered a soothing reassurance to Tang Guo. Then, she turned to Zhu Tianci, who was trying to flee. With just a simple move, the helpless Zhu Tianci was grabbed by his collar and pulled outside.

“You blind servants! Are you all dead?! Can’t you see that Zhu Yun is tormenting me? Hurry up and protect me! Be careful, I’ll have mother sell you all off!”

Zhu Tianci angrily shouted at the servants in the courtyard, but Zhu Yun chuckled softly and said, “No wonder you’ve been sick for so many years and haven’t gotten better. With such a vicious heart, it’s no surprise. I was wondering why the maids and servants in your courtyard had to be replaced every month. It turns out you’ve been venting your anger by selling them off? You should have a conscience.”

Zhu Yun looked at the other servants and said gently, “If my brother sells you, I will find someone to buy you and set you free. How’s that? Is the offer tempting enough? I’m the legitimate daughter of the Zhu family. If I can’t even do this much, I might as well kill myself.”

The servants exchanged glances. No matter what their expressions showed, their hearts were already leaning toward Zhu Yun. They knew Zhu Yun had no status in the family, but lately, the Zhu family had undergone a tremendous change. Zhu Yun’s situation was no longer what it used to be. She now dared to kick down Zhu Tianci’s door. So why not try to believe her words? What if they really could gain their freedom?

The promise of freedom was too appealing. One by one, they stood still, with no intention of helping Zhu Tianci. They had had enough of the temperamental Zhu Tianci. Even the loyal Yuan Bao had met such a fate. Why should they serve such a master?

Zhu Yun smiled and effortlessly dragged Zhu Tianci out the door. When he continued to be noisy, she delivered a quick chop to his neck, and he instantly fell silent.

She then looked at Tang Guo, her smile shallow and sweet, and asked, “I told you to just stand on the side and watch the show. Now that you’ve gotten involved, aren’t you afraid of being blamed by my parents?”

Zhu Yun said this while beckoning a few young servants to carry the unconscious Zhu Tianci to the main courtyard. The servants were bewildered, not knowing what had happened to the frail young master, and why his constant companion, Yuan Bao, was nowhere to be seen.

The servants didn’t dare to ask questions. They carefully carried Zhu Tianci, as if they were carrying a pig to be slaughtered, waiting for Zhu Yun to do the deed.

Tang Guo glared at her without expression, and in a low voice, said, “You went and attacked Zhu Tianci without saying a word. You dare to mess with their beloved son. You are clearly determined to turn this family upside down. I may not have much ability, but I can still help you. Besides… I don’t want to just look out for myself.”

This person was like the Monkey King causing havoc in the heavens. How could she bear to see her get trapped under the Five-Finger Mountain? Even if they failed, she would take the punishment for her. As long as this powerful Monkey King escaped, she would surely be rescued sooner or later.

So, she got involved. What’s done is done. The sky, after all, had already been broken by her.

Zhu Yun couldn’t help but curve her lips. Her gentle gaze had a way of making Tang Guo lose herself for a moment. Zhu Yun said softly, “Who said you don’t have ability? You are very capable.”

“Stop being so slick. You should think about what to do next.”

Zhu Yun slowly began to speak, “This matter is not difficult at all. As long as Zhu Tianci performs as expected, we can just watch them fight like dogs.”

Tang Guo rubbed her temples. Only the arrogant and unrestrained Zhu Yun would describe her parents in such a way. It was truly exasperating.

The group soon arrived at the main courtyard. When Granny Fang saw Zhu Yun, she first showed a joyful smile, but then she saw Zhu Tianci being carried in, and her heart immediately sank. She heard Zhu Yun say calmly, “Granny, if he hadn’t told me the truth today, I wouldn’t have known that my own brother has wished me dead since childhood. Granny, I must demand an explanation for this. If Zhu Tianci doesn’t apologize to me, I will cut all ties with him. We will no longer be brother and sister.”

Zhu Yun stood against the light, her eyes indifferent and her face humorless. In that instant, Granny Fang’s heart trembled. She had a feeling that a great disaster was finally upon them. She forced a smile and said humbly, “Miss, we are family. There’s no such thing as an overnight grudge. You are brother and sister. Please, Miss, for the sake of Madam, could you please calm down?”

Zhu Yun sneered, “Even now, you still expect me to apologize and calm things down?”

She flicked her wide sleeve, pushing Granny Fang, who was blocking the door, to the side. Zhu Yun said with disappointment, “Stubborn.”

If gentle methods had worked, why would she go through all this trouble to turn the world upside down?

Today it was black dog blood, tomorrow it would be her own life. So she was done playing games with them. If they wanted to go crazy, she would go along with them!

“Miss! Miss! Madam is still unconscious.”

Zhu Yun kicked open the door. Fang Shi was lying on a soft couch with a headband on, resting. She was pretending to be delicate, claiming the canopy bed still had the stench of black dog blood. She had stubbornly insisted on leaving the inner room since she woke up, and now Zhu Yun had caught her in the act by opening the door.

The moment Fang Shi saw her daughter, she felt a sharp pain in her temples, as if they were being pricked by needles.

“Zhu Yun! What are you trying to do now!”

Zhu Yun didn’t even look at her. She ordered the servants to put Zhu Tianci on the floor. He was still unconscious. Zhu Yun then grabbed a teapot and poured its contents onto his face. Two screams immediately erupted.

Fang Shi clutched her face in pain, while Zhu Tianci shrieked from being scalded.

“You low-life, you’re asking for death!”

Zhu Yun politely raised her hand, as if to help Zhu Tianci up, but her hand didn’t listen to her will. It swung directly at his face, giving him a slap that made him see stars.

Fang Shi immediately ran from the soft couch to Zhu Tianci’s side. Her headache was now completely gone. Nothing was more important than Zhu Tianci.

But the son she held in her palms couldn’t help but curse, “You good-for-nothing old hag! It’s all your fault for not protecting me well, which led to my weak and sickly body. All the suffering I’ve endured these past years is your doing! You’ve ruined my life, and why did you have to leave me with a healthy sister? Am I still your most beloved son? If you really cared for me, you should have drowned Zhu Yun in the bathtub or thrown her out!”

Zhu Tianci’s forehead bulged with veins. The words in his heart were like an uncontrollable cough, spilling out. “I’m also your child. Why don’t you love me more? You’ve loved me for so many years, and you satisfy my every demand. Now I’m just asking you to kill Zhu Yun, and you won’t even agree? Fine! If you don’t kill Zhu Yun, I want you to marry her off! Marry her to a gambling addict and give her a generous dowry. Once he runs out of money, he will beat Zhu Yun to get her dowry! Only then can I satisfy the hatred I’ve had for so many years!”

Fang Shi was speechless. Zhu Tianci’s words sent a chill down her spine. What kind of person had she raised all these years? She felt like she didn’t know the child in front of her anymore.

Fang Shi was wicked, but she had never thought of making her daughter live such a miserable life. She admitted that she was biased towards Zhu Tianci, but why would he still hate Zhu Yun? Why would he hate his innocent sister?

Fang Shi wasn’t stupid. Of course, she knew Zhu Yun had suffered a lot of grievances, but she had no choice. Zhu Tianci’s sickly body was the reason for her favoritism. She had been single-mindedly devoted to Zhu Tianci, only to hear these words from him.

He wanted her to harm her own daughter. This was… this was too absurd. How could this be possible?

Zhu Yun looked at the stunned Fang Shi and Granny Fang. She took Tang Guo’s hand and sat down on a stool, then picked up the exquisite pastries placed next to the soft couch. Her busy movements did not distract Fang Shi’s gaze, which showed how shocked Fang Shi was at that moment.

Tang Guo whispered, “What did you do to Zhu Tianci? He can’t control his mouth at all.”

Zhu Yun leaned on her hand, looking lazy as she watched the show. “The Truthful Speech Talisman. Everything Zhu Tianci is saying right now is from his heart. Let my parents hear what their filial son truly thinks.”

“Madam! Madam! Don’t scare this old servant.” Fang Shi’s legs suddenly went weak and she knelt on the ground. Granny Fang quickly went to support her. The other servants had already been sent away by Granny Fang, so the room was quiet, with a strange chill lingering around the few people.

Zhu Tianci saw that Fang Shi was terrified by him. He was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed out loud, his eyes filled with immense hatred. He said coldly, “I told you before that Zhu Yun is a monster, a demon! See? Was I right? If it weren’t for her, how would I have said what’s in my heart, and mother wouldn’t have been so shocked. You didn’t listen to my advice and find a master to subdue Zhu Yun, this demon. You only tried to use that black dog blood to ward off evil. Everything that’s happening now is your own fault! Mother, don’t blame me for speaking the truth. You were too slow and gave Zhu Yun a chance!”

At this point, Zhu Yun said sarcastically, “You’re wrong. Mother really did take me to see a master.”

Zhu Tianci’s head whipped around. He was dumbfounded. “How is that possible? After… after you saw the master, why are you still alive?”

Zhu Yun revealed the truth in one sentence, “Because I’m not a monster at all.”

“But how do you explain these tricks of yours!”

Zhu Yun said with a beaming smile, “Maybe it’s because the heavens felt I was being treated unfairly, so they gave me these abilities as a blessing? And you, my dear brother, you might be the real evil monster. Otherwise, why would my abilities only work on you? It seems no one else has been affected.”

Tang Guo listened to her serious nonsense and almost bit her tongue.

Tang Guo glanced sideways at the poker-faced Zhu Yun. If she hadn’t seen Zhu Yun’s abilities before, she would have absolutely believed her words.

Sigh, could she really tame this rebellious Monkey King? It seemed quite difficult. Unless she chose to walk into the trap herself!

Fang Shi signaled to Granny Fang with her eyes, asking her to help her up.

The two of them kept their distance from Zhu Tianci, and silence fell between them.

Zhu Tianci saw this and laughed out loud, a sound that was both tragic and pathetic.

At the same time, a frantic Zhu Fengchang rushed back. He saw all the servants of the main courtyard gathered together and heard Zhu Tianci’s laughter. He nervously pushed open the door and entered.

When the distraught Fang Shi saw Zhu Fengchang, she felt as if she had found her backbone. She said in surprise, “Master, why… why are you back?”

Zhu Yun silently raised her hand and said, “I called Father back.”

Zhu Fengchang’s eyebrows were tightly furrowed. He said in a deep voice, “What on earth happened? I was discussing important matters with the people from the merchant guild. It’s a major issue concerning our family’s imperial merchant status! If you can’t give me a satisfactory explanation today, I will use family discipline!”

The words “imperial merchant” and “merchant guild” instantly pricked Zhu Tianci’s heart. This triggered the Truthful Speech Talisman again. Zhu Tianci gritted his teeth and said, “You old coot, when are you going to let me take over the merchant guild? Every time I ask you, you always use my health as an excuse. It serves you right that you only have one son, me, you old coot!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Tianci’s mouth twitched, and he closed his eyes, collapsing.

Zhu Yun couldn’t help but let out a light laugh. She pointed at Zhu Tianci and said, “Father, your dear son wishes you would die sooner!”

How filial! Truly his good son.

Tang Guo actually bit her tongue this time. Oh, this pastry is so sweet. Wait, no, it’s Zhu Tianci’s mouth that is so “sweet.”

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