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

The Minister's wife gave Fang Hewen a meaningful look, signaling him not to drink too much.

Fang Hewen and Qi Jingyu naturally agreed.

Later, the Minister's wife and Zeng Wanqing chatted about the dishes at Zuixianlou Restaurant. During the meal, they asked Qi Ning questions from time to time, which Qi Ning answered one by one.

Following the instructions of the Minister's wife, Fang Hewen did not drink much, only taking a small sip.

On the contrary, Qi Jingyu drank several cups by himself.

Fang Hewen noticed Qi Jingyu's actions and said, "Young Master Qi has a good capacity for alcohol."

Qi Jingyu raised his eyes and replied indifferently, "Young Master Fang is too kind."

Hearing the commotion, the Minister's wife and Zeng Wanqing looked over at Qi Jingyu.

"That wine is quite strong, so please don't overindulge."

“Yes, Jingyu,” Zeng Wanqing said, “drink less, be careful not to get drunk.”

Qi Ning secretly tugged at Qi Jingyu's sleeve under the table.

Qi Jingyu glanced at Qi Ning before putting down his wine glass.

At this moment, the Minister's wife looked out the window and said with a smile, "We're chatting here, but these young people must be getting restless. No wonder they couldn't resist drinking. Why don't we let them go down and have a stroll?"

Zeng Wanqing replied, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

She looked at Qi Ning and Qi Jingyu: "Ning'er, why don't you, your second brother, and Young Master Fang go downstairs for a stroll? You don't need to stay with us all the time."

Zeng Wanqing specially asked Qi Jingyu to accompany Qi Ning and Fang Hewen today because it was not appropriate to leave Qi Ning and Fang Hewen alone. It would be much better if Qi Jingyu, as the older brother, accompanied them and could take good care of his younger sister.

"Exactly." The Minister's wife also instructed Fang Hewen, "You should accompany Miss Qi for a stroll."

"Yes," Fang Hewen replied, standing up.

He looked at Qi Ning and Qi Jingyu, and gestured with his hand, saying, "Miss Qi, Young Master Qi, please."

Qi Ning and Qi Jingyu stood up together.

Qi Ning didn't leave immediately, but looked at Qi Tang and asked, "Where's Tang'er? Isn't she coming with us?"

"Tang'er won't go down with you," Zeng Wanqing said. "She's young and playful. There are many people down there, and she might get lost. She should stay upstairs with me and watch the lanterns."

"Besides, she always goes to bed early at night, so she'll definitely be sleepy soon. I'll take her back to the manor first, and you and your second brother can play with Young Master Fang for a while longer before taking another carriage back."

This is Zeng Wanqing's real purpose in arranging two carriages.

Qi Tang's little face was actually full of desire to go play with Qi Ning, but Zeng Wanqing had told her beforehand that her older sister was here to meet Young Master Fang. If she took her down with her, her older sister would definitely take care of her at all times and wouldn't have the mind to talk to Young Master Fang.

For her sister's happiness, Qi Tang had no choice but to say against her will, "Sister, you go ahead. I'll stay with Mother."

Looking at Qi Tang's aggrieved little face, Qi Ning felt both amused and exasperated.

"Alright, you guys go ahead," Zeng Wanqing urged again.

Qi Ning then left the private room with Qi Jingyu and Fang Hewen and headed downstairs.

Originally, Qi Jingyu was walking between Fang Hewen and Qi Ning when they went downstairs, but once they reached the bottom, Fang Hewen naturally moved to Qi Ning's other side.

This puts Qi Ning in the middle.

“Miss Qi, we can walk down this street and stroll around. If we continue down, we can see lion and dragon dance troupes. What do you think?” Fang Hewen asked Qi Ning.

It seems he had done his research beforehand, was well-prepared, and even knew to seek Qi Ning's opinion.

Qi Ning replied, "Of course."

Fang Hewen smiled slightly: "Then let's go."

The three of them walked down the street.

The street was bustling with people, and both sides were lined with all sorts of stalls selling their wares.

In fact, Fang Hewen was not a particularly outgoing person; he was rather gentle and refined. Given his family background, appearance, and achievements, he was probably always the one pursued by women, but he never tried to please them.

Therefore, he didn't say much when facing Qi Ning.

However, when walking on the street, he would thoughtfully block passersby from time to time.

As she passed a stall selling lanterns, Qi Ning took a second look at an exquisite lantern.

"like?"

Fang Hewen said, "If you like, go and take a look."

Qi Ning responded and walked towards the stall.

Qi Jingyu naturally stayed close to Qi Ning.

Qi Ning walked up to the stall, picked up the lantern and examined it closely. The lantern was very exquisitely made. The body of the lantern was made of a thin layer of paper, on which were painted some beautiful patterns, such as landscapes, figures, flowers and birds, which were lifelike.

The vendor greeted her warmly, "Young lady, if you like it, buy it!"

Qi Ning put down the lantern, nodded, and before she could speak, two hands suddenly appeared in front of her, each holding silver and handing it to the vendor.

"Bought."

Qi Jingyu and Fang Hewen said in unison.

The vendor hesitated for a moment, looking at the two portions of silver in front of him, unsure which one to accept.

Qi Ning raised her head and looked at Qi Jingyu with surprise.

She hadn't expected that Qi Jingyu would also bring money with him when he went out.

Qi Jingyu brought this money specifically because he was penniless when he visited the old doctor last time, and Qi Ning paid his fee. Today, he brought money with him so that he could pay for Qi Ning's purchases.

Fang Hewen also glanced at Qi Jingyu with some surprise.

Qi Jingyu, however, remained unfazed.

The vendor chuckled and said, "Gentlemen, you don't need this much. Only one of you needs to pay."

"Young Master Fang, let me do it."

Qi Jingyu placed the silver ingot in his hand into the vendor's hand and said it as a matter of course.

Fang Hewen hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Alright."

He thought to himself, perhaps this Second Young Master Qi felt that he and his sister were not yet in a relationship, so it was not appropriate for him to pay?

Qi Jingyu paid the money and handed the lantern to Qi Ning: "Take it."

Qi Ning took the lantern, looked up at Qi Jingyu and smiled, "Thank you, Second Brother."

"Mm," Qi Jingyu replied.

Fang Hewen said, "Shall we go for a stroll ahead?"

"Okay." Qi Ning nodded, holding the lantern.

The three of them continued walking forward.

After walking for a while, Fang Hewen suddenly said to Qi Ning, "Miss Qi, please wait a moment, I'll be right back."

After saying that, he disappeared into the crowd, and Qi Ning stopped, puzzled.

Qi Jingyu stood beside her, waiting with her, his expression somewhat displeased.

Not long after, Fang Hewen returned, this time carrying a string of candied hawthorns.

He handed the candied hawthorn to Qi Ning: "Miss Qi, would you like some candied hawthorn? My sisters and cousins ​​all love it, and I'm sure you will too, Miss Qi."

Qi Jingyu replied sarcastically, "Just because others like it doesn't mean my sister will necessarily like it."

Upon hearing this, Fang Hewen was clearly embarrassed. His hand holding the candied hawthorn froze in mid-air: "That's right, it's my fault for not thinking things through. I should have asked Miss Qi first."

Qi Ning lowered her eyes, concealing the smile in them, and reached out to take the candied hawthorn: "I like it, thank you, Young Master Fang."

Fang Hewen's expression relaxed: "That's good."

But Qi Jingyu's expression instantly turned cold.

Qi Ning took the candied hawthorn and, being very polite, took a bite.

"How is it?" Fang Hewen asked.

Qi Ning nodded: "It's delicious."

"This stuff is too sweet, eat less of it," Qi Jingyu admonished her like a nagging older brother.

"I know."

Qi Ning ate two or three, and indeed felt a bit cloying.

"Don't want to eat anymore?" Qi Jingyu took it from him. "I'll hold it for you."

Watching Qi Jingyu and Qi Ning interact, Fang Hewen sighed, "Young Master Qi and Miss Qi truly have a deep brother-sister bond."

What he didn't say was that he felt Qi Jingyu was taking care of Qi Ning a bit too much. Normally, only a young little sister would be taken care of in such detail, right?

Qi Jingyu gave a cryptic laugh, as if he were agreeing with Fang Hewen's words, yet it also seemed to carry another meaning.

The three of them walked along the street.

Fang Hewen spoke to Qi Ning from time to time, and asked, "Miss Qi, what are your hobbies?"

Qi Ning replied, "I usually stay at home embroidering or reading books."

"Oh?" Fang Hewen raised an eyebrow slightly. "Miss Qi also enjoys reading?"

"Yes." Qi Ning smiled and said, "Young Master Fang was able to pass the imperial examination, so he probably read a lot of books on the eight-legged essay for the exam. I can't understand those, I only read some leisure books at most."

"Actually, that's not the case. I also read leisure books," Fang Hewen said. "I have quite a collection of leisure books at home. If there is any book that Miss Qi would like to read, please just ask, and I will send someone to deliver it to your residence."

“No need for that,” Qi Jingyu said from the side. “I have quite a few books in my study. Ning’er often stays in my study, and those books are enough for her to read.”

"I see." Fang Hewen glanced at Qi Jingyu and responded.

They were talking as they walked and almost bumped into someone walking towards them.

Qi Jingyu pulled Qi Ning along: "Watch where you're going."

Qi Ning hummed in agreement, and only then did Qi Jingyu release her.

As we approached the front, the area became increasingly lively.

Fang Hewen said, "It looks like a dragon dance is going on ahead. Shall we go take a look?"

Qi Ning readily agreed.

They joined the crowd and watched the dragon dance performance.

There were just too many people. Before they could look around for long, someone bumped into Qi Ning from behind, knocking her towards Fang Hewen.

Fang Hewen reacted quickly and caught Qi Ning, shouting, "Be careful!"

In his panic, he grabbed Qi Ning's hand, and Qi Ning instinctively grabbed his hand to steady herself.

Fang Hewen had just helped Qi Ning steady herself, and before Qi Ning could pull her hand away, suddenly, a hand pulled Qi Ning away from Fang Hewen's hand.

Qi Jingyu put his arm around Qi Ning's shoulder and pulled her into his embrace.

"Are you alright?" He looked down at Qi Ning and asked.

Qi Ning shook her head: "Second brother, I'm fine."

Qi Jingyu then helped Qi Ning stand up, but still made her stand in front of him where he could protect her.

He looked at Fang Heyan with a cold expression: "Young Master Fang, there are too many people. I think it's getting late, so let's call it a day. I'll take my sister back to the manor first."

Fang Hewen withdrew his hand from Qi Ning's, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "Alright."

He looked at Qi Ning: "Then, Miss Qi, shall I see you off?"

"No need," Qi Jingyu refused directly. "Young Master Fang, please go back. We'll be leaving now. Farewell."

After saying that, he grabbed Qi Ning's wrist and said, "Let's go."

Qi Ning turned around, nodded slightly apologetically to Fang Hewen, and then left with Qi Jingyu.

Fang Hewen watched the departing figures of the brother and sister for a long time, feeling that something was amiss.

After a long while, he returned to the carriage of the Minister's residence with his servant.

The Minister's wife was waiting for him in the carriage. When she saw him return, she was somewhat surprised: "Why are you back so soon?"

Fang Hewen boarded the carriage and sat opposite his mother: "There are too many people, so Young Master Qi will take Miss Qi back to the manor first."

"I see." The Minister's wife nodded, then asked, "You met Miss Qi today, what was your impression?"

Fang Hewen chuckled, "My son doesn't know."

"Don't know? How could you not know?" the Minister's wife asked, puzzled.

Fang Hewen couldn't explain it either.

Miss Qi is indeed a good person, but her brother is clearly not very satisfied with him and even harbors some hostility towards him.

Fang Hewen even vaguely felt that the way the siblings interacted was a bit strange, seemingly going beyond the scope of intimacy between siblings, and that Young Master Qi even had a bit of a controlling desire for his sister.

Fang Hewen shook his head, thinking that perhaps he was overthinking it; Young Master Qi simply had high standards for his brother-in-law.

On the other side, Qi Jingyu also brought Qi Ning back to where the Qi family carriage was parked.

Zeng Wanqing had already taken Qi Tang back to the manor ahead of her. She thought that Qi Ning and Qi Jingyu would return later, so she had another carriage wait for them here.

Upon reaching the carriage, Qi Jingyu helped Qi Ning into the carriage.

After Qi Ning went up, he shoved the half-skewer of candied hawthorns in his hand into Xiu Zhu's hand before following him up.

Xiuzhu held a half-skewer of candied hawthorns, looking completely bewildered.

Qi Ning sat in the carriage, covering her lips with a handkerchief as she yawned.

"Tired?" Qi Jingyu asked, looking at her.

Qi Ning nodded slightly: "A little bit."

Qi Jingyu stared at her eyes, which were glistening with sleepiness, and asked her, "You met that Young Master Fang today. What did you think of him?"

Qi Ning's face suddenly flushed red, and she complained, "Second brother, why are you asking me this kind of question?"

"Can't I ask?"

Qi Ning lowered her head, feigning shyness as she tugged at her handkerchief: "It's not that I can't ask, it's just that I'm a little embarrassed."

"What's so embarrassing about this that you can't even tell me?"

Qi Ning then raised her head, and said shyly, "Okay, then I'll tell you, I think... I think Young Master Fang is quite good. He seems gentle and refined, has a good temperament, and is very considerate..."

Originally, it was Qi Jingyu who insisted on asking, but Qi Ning actually told him, and his heart felt heavy again.

"You have feelings for him?"

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