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

On the day of the flower-viewing banquet, Qi Ning and his two siblings went to the banquet with Zeng Wanqing.

This flower-viewing banquet will not be held at the Duke of Cheng's mansion in the capital, but at a manor under the Duke of Cheng's name in the suburbs of the capital.

Before long, the carriage of the Marquis of Changping's residence stopped at the gate of the manor.

Besides them, there were also many magnificent carriages parked at the entrance of the manor, clearly indicating that many guests had been invited to today's flower-viewing banquet.

The people arranged by the Duchess of Chengguo to receive them were already waiting outside the door. As soon as the Marquis of Changping's carriage arrived, a nanny immediately came forward to greet them.

Seeing the group of people who had just gotten off the carriage, the old woman smiled and curtsied to them: "This servant greets the Lady of the Marquis and the young masters and ladies. Our Duchess has been waiting for a long time. Please follow this servant."

Zeng Wanqing nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble, Granny."

After saying that, the group followed the old woman into the manor.

The old woman didn't take them directly to the garden where they could admire the flowers. Instead, she led them to a quiet courtyard where the Duchess of Cheng was waiting for them.

The old woman led them straight into the hall and then announced, "Madam, the ladies, young masters, and young ladies of the Marquis of Changping's residence have arrived."

A moment later, a slightly plump noblewoman came out of the inner room, followed by several maids and a girl who looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old.

"Oh, you've finally arrived," said the Duchess of Cheng in a very friendly manner.

Zeng Wanqing was just a marquis's wife. Logically, she should have paid her respects to the Duchess of Cheng, but the Duchess of Cheng stepped forward and gently stopped her.

"No need for such formalities, why be so polite?"

Zeng Wanqing smiled, exchanged a few polite words with the Duchess of Cheng, and then introduced Qi Ning and his siblings to her.

The three siblings naturally bowed to the Duchess of Cheng.

The Duchess of Cheng's gaze swept over the three of them, then stopped on Qi Ning.

Qi Ning had a beautiful face and fair skin. She wore a light pink silk dress, and her simple yet elegant hair was adorned with a pearl hairpin, making her look fresh, refined, and dignified.

Although the Duchess of Cheng did not appear overly enthusiastic, she nodded slightly, her expression clearly revealing satisfaction.

She reached out and pulled the little girl behind her over: "This is my daughter Miao'er, she's a year younger than your Ning'er. Miao'er, come and greet our distinguished guests."

Cheng Miao was a delicate and pretty young girl. She stepped forward and bowed to them. When her gaze swept over Qi Jingyu, a slight shyness appeared on her face.

"Miao'er."

The Duchess of Cheng called her name and gave her a look.

The purpose of her flower-viewing banquet today was to let her son and Qi Ning meet, not to let her daughter meet this illegitimate son of the Marquis of Changping.

Although the Marquis of Changping held real power, he was only a marquis and ultimately could not compare to their Duke's mansion.

When it comes to marrying a daughter-in-law, one can choose someone from a slightly lower social standing, but when it comes to marrying off a daughter, one should never marry someone from a lower social standing.

Lady Chengguo admitted that Qi Jingyu was good-looking, but everyone in the capital knew his true identity: he was just a concubine's son who had been brought home, and he was not worthy of her precious daughter.

Upon hearing her mother's call, Cheng Miao quickly looked away.

She understood what the Duchess of Cheng meant, and dared not look at Qi Jingyu anymore. Instead, she walked to Qi Ning's side and affectionately took her hand.

"Sister Ning, you can just call me Miao'er."

Qi Ning naturally smiled and replied, "Sister Miao."

Lady Cheng nodded in satisfaction, then said casually, "My eldest son, Cheng Mu, is about the same age as your Jingyu and Ning'er. He was also coming today, but he was on duty at the Dali Temple and something came up there that delayed him. He will arrive later."

Cheng Mu is the heir of the Duke of Cheng's mansion.

Initially, the Duchess of Chengguo had her nanny bring the Marquis of Changping and his mother to this courtyard so that Cheng Mu and Qi Ning could meet first.

Unexpectedly, the Marquis of Changping and his mother arrived, but Cheng Mu was late.

Lady Cheng had no choice but to receive them with her daughter first, and then arrange another opportunity for Cheng Mu to meet Qi Ning after he arrived.

“So that’s how it is,” Zeng Wanqing replied.

No wonder, she had just wondered why she hadn't seen the heir of the Duke of Cheng next to the Duchess of Cheng.

"Why don't we go to the garden to admire the flowers first?" said the Duchess of Cheng.

Zeng Wanqing naturally agreed.

Lady Cheng handed the Qi Ning sisters over to Cheng Miao, and she and Zeng Wanqing walked ahead, leading their maids towards the garden.

Cheng Miao took Qi Ning's hand and said, "Sister Ning, let's go. I'll take you to visit this garden. They sent over a lot of fresh flowers today."

"Okay," Qi Ning replied.

She turned around and glanced at Qi Jingyu.

"Second brother, I'll take Tang'er and leave first. If you need anything, remember to send someone to find us."

Today, the male and female relatives are seated separately, and Qi Jingyu is not with them.

Qi Jingyu hummed in response. He didn't stop him from doing anything, only saying, "Go ahead."

Qi Ning nodded and left with Qi Tang and Cheng Miao.

Qi Jingyu watched Qi Ning's departing figure and stood there for a long time without moving.

A servant boy standing nearby reminded him, "Young Master Qi, please follow me."

Qi Jingyu was then led away.

The Qi Ning sisters followed Cheng Miao into the garden. Since it was a flower appreciation banquet, the garden was naturally full of flowers, with exotic flowers and rare plants vying for attention.

In the garden, pavilions and towers are scattered in a well-organized manner, rockeries are rugged and streams are babbling, and various famous flowers are exuding fragrance.

The guests were all prominent ladies and young women from the capital, who gathered in small groups to chat.

Qi Ning and Cheng Miao saw many familiar young ladies from prominent families, and some of them came up to greet them.

Zeng Wanqing and the Duchess of Chengguo chatted with other noble ladies, discussing the interesting things that had recently happened in the capital.

Qi Tang excitedly weaved through the flowers, occasionally letting out a cheerful laugh.

In addition to flower viewing, this flower appreciation banquet also includes a feast, with various snacks and soups made mostly from flowers and herbs. Musicians will be playing music during the banquet, making it exceptionally elegant.

However, Cheng Mu, the heir of the Duke of Cheng, did not appear until halfway through the banquet.

Cheng Miao couldn't help but feel anxious. She whispered to the maid beside her, "Hasn't my elder brother arrived yet?"

The maid replied, "Miss, the young master hasn't arrived yet."

Qi Ning was sitting next to Cheng Miao and naturally heard their conversation, but she pretended not to know.

Cheng Miao frowned slightly: "When my brother arrives, come and tell me as soon as possible."

"Yes, ma'am."

Cheng Miao turned around, glanced at Qi Ning, and seeing that she seemed to be doing well, she put another pastry on Qi Ning's plate: "Sister Ning, try this flower cake, it's filled with fresh flowers."

Qi Ning accepted it with a smile, occasionally responding to Cheng Miao with a few words. In reality, she was communicating with the system.

She had just asked the system why the heir of the Duke of Cheng hadn't appeared yet.

It wasn't that Qi Ning was in a hurry to meet the prince, but the current situation hadn't occurred in the original story, so Qi Ning had to be constantly vigilant to prevent any unexpected situations.

The system replied, "Host, something unexpected has happened."

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