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

Qi Ning didn't have to wait long.

Soon, she learned through the system that the First Madam and her son planned to take action on the second day of the second lunar month.

According to the First Madam's original plan, she intended to add the drug to Zeng Wanqing's pregnancy-preserving medicine or daily diet.

However, Zeng Wanqing was extra careful after becoming pregnant. Her medicine was all prepared by her maidservant, and her meals were not made in the main kitchen of the mansion, but were prepared by her maidservant in the small kitchen in the courtyard.

Even though the First Madam had been in charge of the household affairs for many years and could order the servants around at will, she couldn't bribe Zeng Wanqing's dowry maid and couldn't get to her.

Therefore, the First Madam specially chose the second day of the second lunar month.

On the second day of the second lunar month, when the dragon raises its head, the old lady would lead the whole family in a sacrificial ceremony to pray for blessings. Afterward, the family would have a family feast together, eating things like dragon beard noodles.

During family banquets, the meals are prepared by the main kitchen in the mansion, making it relatively easy to prepare.

Moreover, there were many people around that day, making it easier to create chaos if a fight broke out.

What they didn't know was that Qi Ning was fully aware of their every move.

Qi Ning didn't want to complicate things too much. She would do whatever it took to resolve the issue more quickly, so she went directly to Qi Congming.

On the day of the family banquet on the second day of the second lunar month, the servants prepared lunch, and all the masters went to the dining hall to take their seats.

The maidservants served each master a small bowl of black chicken soup.

The First Madam and Qi Jinglin glanced at the bowl of soup in front of Zeng Wanqing out of the corner of their eyes.

"This soup looks quite good today," the old lady complimented.

"Indeed, it does look quite nice," the First Madam agreed.

The old lady nodded slightly: "The kitchen has put in a lot of effort, let's all try it together."

Zeng Wanqing has been particularly fond of drinking soup since she became pregnant. She stirred the soup in the soup bowl with a spoon, then scooped up a spoonful to drink.

Just then, Qi Congming suddenly spoke up: "Wait!"

Zeng Wanqing paused, her hand holding the spoon hanging in mid-air: "My lord, what's wrong?"

The eyes of everyone else at the table also turned to Qi Congming and Zeng Wanqing.

The First Madam and Qi Jinglin were on the verge of success when Qi Congming suddenly called a halt, causing their hearts to pound with anxiety.

"What's wrong?" the old lady asked, puzzled.

Qi Congming replied, "Mother, I think there's something wrong with Wanqing's soup."

"Something's not right? What's wrong?" The old lady was even more confused.

The First Madam chimed in somewhat guiltily, "That's right. This black chicken soup was made by the kitchen staff together. We all had the same soup. What's wrong with it? Could it be that because Second Brother's wife is pregnant, Second Brother is being so cautious?"

"If something is wrong, we'll find out by checking," Qi Congming said. "Perfect timing. I invited Doctor Zhang to the mansion today, so let's ask him to come and take a look at this soup to see if there's anything wrong with it."

After saying that, he gave a look to the servant beside him, who understood and quickly went to fetch Doctor Zhang.

The old lady realized that Qi Congming had done this intentionally. He must have known something all along, otherwise why would he have called the doctor in advance?

The old lady didn't say anything more, sitting there quietly waiting, wanting to see what Qi Congming was planning to do.

The First Madam and Qi Jinglin exchanged a glance, already sensing that something was amiss.

Could it be that this whole affair has already been exposed before it even began?

Judging from Qi Congming's reaction, he had clearly received the news from other places long ago.

If the matter is exposed, what they need to do now is to remain still, shirk responsibility, and absolutely not admit that this matter is related to them.

Zeng Wanqing, as the person involved, knew nothing about this, but she had her own guesses.

Qi Jingyu glanced at Qi Ning, who seemed completely oblivious to what was happening. She was whispering to Qi Tang, wiping Qi Tang's dirty hands with a handkerchief, seemingly unconcerned about what was going on at the table.

Not long after, Dr. Zhang was brought in.

"My lord, Doctor Zhang has arrived."

After Dr. Zhang entered, he tried to bow, but Qi Congming waved him off.

"Dr. Zhang, there's no need for such formalities. Please take a look at this soup and see if there's anything wrong with it."

"Yes."

Dr. Zhang responded and picked up the bowl of soup to examine it carefully.

A short while later, Dr. Zhang put the soup bowl down.

"How is it?" Qi Congming asked.

Doctor Zhang bowed solemnly and said, “Your Excellency, there is indeed something wrong with this soup. It has been laced with a drug, and not just any drug, but a pill commonly used in brothels to kill prostitutes.”

"Because it is often used on prostitutes, this drug is extremely crude and its effects are exceptionally strong. Once a woman takes it, the fetus is in danger of being lost, and it will also damage her very health, making her unable to conceive for the rest of her life!"

Upon hearing Dr. Zhang's words, Zeng Wanqing turned deathly pale.

She almost drank that soup just now...

Zeng Wanqing reached out and covered her lower abdomen, feeling extremely frightened.

Upon hearing this, the old lady's expression immediately changed.

Qi Congming had someone invite Doctor Zhang away. He looked at the old lady and said, "Mother, did you hear that? There is indeed something wrong with this soup. Someone is trying to harm Wanqing and the child in her womb."

"Outrageous!" The old lady slammed her hand on the table. "Our Qi family will not tolerate such a vicious person."

She looked at Qi Congming: "Go ahead and investigate. You must find out who's behind this!"

As she said this, the old lady's gaze swept across the face of the first wife.

The First Madam remained seated, her face showing a worried expression, seemingly concerned about Zeng Wanqing's health. In reality, her hands, hidden under the table, were already clenched tightly.

Upon hearing the old lady's words, Qi Congming sent someone to the kitchen to bring over the person who was preparing the soup.

The kitchen woman was forced to kneel in the main hall. At first, she naturally denied it, but after being beaten with a board, she finally confessed.

"I confess, please stop hitting me! It was I who drugged you!"

Qi Congming stopped the man from speaking: "Since you have confessed, tell me why you drugged the Second Madam, and whether someone instructed you to do so."

"Yes, yes, yes!" The old woman pointed at Qi Jingyu, "It was the second young master, it was the second young master who instructed me to drug the second madam!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Ning smiled.

Qi Jingyu found the accusation somewhat laughable.

"Are you sure?" Qi Congming asked.

"This servant is certain that it was the second young master who instructed me!"

Why did the second young master instruct you to drug the second madam?

"Because the Second Madam is pregnant, the Second Young Master is afraid that if she gives birth to a legitimate son, he will inherit the title of Marquis in the future. If she does not have a legitimate son, the title of Marquis will be his in the future. Therefore, the Second Young Master instructed me to drug the Second Madam!"

"You're spouting nonsense!" Xiuzhu, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but curse when she heard the old woman slandering Qi Jingyu like that.

Qi Jingyu remained expressionless. He gave Xiuzhu a look, and Xiuzhu finally shut up, still feeling indignant.

"Second brother, I never thought you were this kind of person. How could you do such a thing for a title?" Qi Jinglin seized the opportunity to criticize.

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