Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character's Revenge

"Concubine..."

Xiao Jin had no patience to listen to Qi Ning continue. He reached out and pulled her onto the bed, tearing off her cloak without a word and then reaching for the sash of her inner garment at her waist.

Qi Ning grabbed Xiao Jin's hand in a panic, stopping him from making his next move.

"His Majesty!"

Xiao Jin paused, her icy gaze sweeping over Qi Ning's face: "What?"

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

"Think twice?"

Qi Ning bit her lip: "Your Majesty, Consort Yao, she..."

Hearing Qi Ning mention Chu Yiyao made Xiao Jin even angrier.

He interrupted Qi Ning directly: "Does the Emperor need a concubine's consent to favor her? Or are you saying you're unwilling?"

Under Xiao Jin's scrutinizing gaze, Qi Ning immediately shook her head and denied it: "Of course not. I am Your Majesty's concubine, and serving Your Majesty is my duty. It's just... I don't understand why Your Majesty would suddenly come to my palace."

"Your Majesty, I do not know what happened, but judging from Your Majesty's expression, you are still angry. It is clear that you came in a huff. If I am not mistaken, Your Majesty has had another conflict with Consort Yao?"

Xiao Jin chuckled enigmatically, "You're incredibly audacious, daring to guess my thoughts."

Qi Ning trembled slightly as she said, "Your Majesty, I am terrified and dare not presume to guess your intentions. I only wish to remind Your Majesty that once some things are done, there is no going back."

“If Your Majesty only wants to use me to spite Consort Yao, you can use other methods to salvage the situation. If Your Majesty really favors me tonight, and then regrets it later, even killing me will be of no use.”

As she spoke, she slowly released her grip on Xiao Jin's hand, appearing completely at his mercy: "If Your Majesty has made up your mind, then I naturally have no objections."

Xiao Jin understood Qi Ning's implication. She was saying that she knew he wanted to use her to make Chu Yiyao jealous, but she was afraid that he was currently angry and might do something impulsive, and then want to make up with Chu Yiyao later, and would kill her.

The key point is that even if he kills her, there will always be an unresolved grudge between him and Chu Yiyao.

"You are very smart."

After a long silence, Xiao Jin uttered these four words.

Despite this, there was no trace of appreciation on his face.

Xiao Jin snorted coldly and released his hand from Qi Ning's sash.

His actions just now were actually partly a test of Qi Ning's intentions.

If Qi Ning had ulterior motives, she certainly wouldn't have refused his favor, which would also prove that her intentions in approaching Chu Yiyao were not pure.

To Xiao Jin's surprise, Consort Ning was quite clear-headed, knowing that even if she served him tonight, he would deal with her later.

But aside from testing Qi Ning, Xiao Jin was mostly arguing with Chu Yiyao.

He looked at Qi Ning and asked, "Then what do you think we should do?"

Xiao Jin withdrew his hand, and Qi Ning sat up from the bed and put his cloak back on.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ning quieted down, seemingly deep in thought.

After a moment, she put on an act of concern for the emperor and said understandingly, "Your Majesty knows that you are in a bad mood right now. If Your Majesty insists on using me to provoke Consort Yao, you can stay in my palace for one night and let outsiders think that Your Majesty has favored me. Consort Yao will naturally find out."

"Later, when His Majesty has calmed down and wants to reconcile with Consort Yao, I will go to the Consort to explain things clearly on His Majesty's behalf, so that the Consort will not misunderstand His Majesty. In this way, it will be a win-win situation."

She cautiously raised her eyes: "This is merely my humble opinion. What does Your Majesty think?"

After considering it for a moment, Xiao Jin actually felt that this method was indeed good and suited his taste.

He had just arrived at Yongning Palace from Changle Palace, and he couldn't very well leave Yongning Palace again. If word got out that he would lose face.

"Then let's do as you say."

"Yes."

Qi Ning stood up and tidied up the bed for Xiao Jin: "Your Majesty, please make do with this bed tonight. I will sleep on the small couch next to you. No one outside will know."

Xiao Jin glanced at the small couch next to him without much concern, and tacitly approved of Qi Ning's actions.

Qi Ning helped Xiao Jin to sleep, then lowered the bed curtains before going to sleep on the small couch by herself.

Before going to sleep, she glanced at the bed, a subtle, profound meaning flashing in her eyes.

The two spent the night peacefully, and the next morning, Qi Ning helped Xiao Jin change his clothes and sent him off to court.

Xiao Jin left Yongning Palace and boarded the imperial carriage.

He asked Eunuch Wu, who was standing beside him, "How was Chang Le Palace last night?"

Eunuch Wu thought to himself, "You don't really want to know how Chang Le Palace was last night, you want to know what Consort Yao's reaction was, don't you?"

“This…” Eunuch Wu stammered.

"Speak quickly," Xiao Jin pressed impatiently.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, there seemed to be no movement at Chang Le Palace last night." Eunuch Wu's voice grew softer and softer.

There was no movement.

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Jin unconsciously tightened his grip on the armrest.

Eunuch Wu thought His Majesty was about to fly into a rage, but after a while, he only heard His Majesty behind the curtain chuckle coldly, as if he didn't care much.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jin instructed, "Go and convey the imperial decree in a moment, informing the inner palace that Consort Ning is to be promoted to Consort Ning."

Eunuch Wu was taken aback. This Consort Ning, no, this Imperial Concubine Ning, had struck it lucky!

Before Eunuch Wu could finish his thought, Xiao Jin added, "Also, promote Consort Ning's father, Qi Shanhai, to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant obeys." Eunuch Wu quickly replied.

After Xiao Jin left, Qiu Lu helped Qi Ning into the inner room.

She asked with concern, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

After all, Qiu Lu knew very well that her mistress was no longer a virgin, and if she were to serve the emperor, he would surely find out.

However, His Majesty refused to be served last night, and no one dared to approach the bedchamber, so naturally no one knew what happened there last night.

Qi Ning shook her head slightly and whispered, "Don't worry, nothing happened last night."

Qiu Lu finally relaxed. That's good. No wonder His Majesty didn't seem to have any problems this morning.

Qiu Lu helped Qi Ning change clothes and wash up, and also arranged breakfast.

She served food to Qi Ning, saying, "Your Majesty was frightened last night, so please eat more."

Qi Ning naturally enjoyed her breakfast leisurely.

Although she appeared to be having breakfast, she wasn't actually idle. She asked the system, "Check with the Imperial Household Department to see if they've recorded last night's events."

The system quickly checked: "Host, noted!"

"That's good."

All the effort she put in last night wasn't in vain.

The system added, "Furthermore, the emperor is planning to promote you and give Qi Shanhai a promotion. He should be here to announce the decree soon."

"is it?"

It seems Xiao Jin is quite angry. Besides wanting Chu Yiyao to think that he favored Qi Ning, he even promoted her rank.

Upon hearing these two pieces of good news, Qi Ning's appetite grew even stronger.

She had just finished her leisurely breakfast when an imperial decree arrived from His Majesty's side.

Qi Ning hurriedly led his men out to receive the imperial decree.

The person who came to deliver the imperial edict was Eunuch Wu. He unfolded the edict and read it aloud in a shrill voice:

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Consort Qi is gentle and compliant, and greatly pleases me. She is hereby conferred the title of Consort Ning. This is my decree!"

It was a rather perfunctory and brief imperial edict, but Qi Ning was quite satisfied with it.

Qi Ning knelt down to receive the imperial decree: "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Eunuch Wu handed the imperial edict to Qi Ning: "Your Highness, please rise."

Qi Ning was helped to her feet by Qiu Lu, and she smiled slightly: "Thank you, Eunuch Wu."

"Oh, Consort Ning, you're too kind. This servant has some good news to tell you."

"There's another piece of good news?" Qi Ning feigned ignorance.

Eunuch Wu said, "This servant congratulates Consort Ning. In addition to promoting you, His Majesty has also issued another decree, elevating your father, Qi Shanhai, to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

Qi Shanhai was originally just a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue, but now he has risen to the rank of a third-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue.

Qi Ning immediately feigned a look of shock and joy: "This... thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty!"

Eunuch Wu said with a smile, "His Majesty has already finished court and is currently meeting with his ministers in the Imperial Study. If Your Highness wishes to express your gratitude, you can go to His Majesty in person to do so later."

After all, besides Consort Yao, Consort Ning also frequented His Majesty's study quite often.

Eunuch Wu's reminder was just a casual remark, and it also served to curry favor with the newly promoted Consort Ning.

Qi Ning readily agreed: "Eunuch Wu is right, thank you for your advice."

The entire Yongning Palace was filled with joy. No one expected that His Majesty would suddenly favor his concubine last night. After one night, he even promoted his concubine's rank and gave his concubine's father an official position. This was truly a great favor from the Emperor.

Eunuch Wu sighed inwardly. He had thought that His Majesty, having been angered by Consort Yao yesterday, would vent his anger on Consort Ning after arriving at Yongning Palace.

Unexpectedly, not only did His Majesty not vent his anger on Consort Ning, but she also took advantage of the situation and had the opportunity to serve him in bed.

Although His Majesty's current bestowal of such favors may be due to a quarrel with Consort Yao, Consort Ning has genuinely benefited.

In Eunuch Wu's opinion, Consort Ning was either very clever or just incredibly lucky.

However, Eunuch Wu also had some doubts. His Majesty had always favored Consort Yao and was unwilling to touch other concubines. Last night, His Majesty did not allow anyone to serve him in the palace. Did he really favor Consort Ning?

On second thought, Eunuch Wu realized that his suspicions were unnecessary.

How could nothing have happened between a man and a woman alone in a room all night?

Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and more importantly, a man. There is absolutely no need for you to humble yourself and ignore the beautiful woman right in front of you.

Not to mention that after serving the emperor in bed, they would be promoted and given higher positions.

If His Majesty hadn't favored Consort Ning, why would he have gone through all this?

Qi Ning had Qiu Lu distribute reward money to the eunuchs who came to deliver the imperial decree before the group left.

After Eunuch Wu and his men left, the palace maids and eunuchs of Yongning Palace, led by Qiu Lu, knelt down to offer their congratulations: "Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness!"

Qi Ning glanced at everyone and said gently, "Alright, get up. Qiu Lu, give everyone a reward. You can decide how to arrange it."

"Yes," Qiu Lu curtsied in response.

After giving his instructions, Qi Ning walked alone towards his bedchamber.

As soon as she turned around, the expression of gratitude and surprise on her face gradually disappeared.

The system chimed in at this point: "Host, congratulations!"

Qi Ning leaned back on the couch, casually tossing the imperial edict aside. She said calmly, "These are nothing. What truly makes me happy is that the imperial edict has been recorded in history."

Qi Ning reached out and stroked her lower abdomen.

The child in her womb has now been recognized by the "father".

The system chuckled maliciously: "Hehe, that's true, Xiao Jin has become a father unexpectedly."

Qi Ning chuckled softly.

The term "unexpectedly becoming a father" was quite novel; she had learned a lot of these so-called "modern languages" from the system, and it was rather apt.

“However, host,” the system reminded, “it seems that Xiao Jin has more than just this one child in your belly.”

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