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

Qi Ning simply admitted it without offering any rebuttal.

She raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, which were still red from crying, but her expression was extremely indifferent, showing no worry or sadness whatsoever.

Xiao Yu certainly couldn't just stand by and watch Qi Ning die.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Where is Consort Yao?"

"I let her go too."

"Where's the antidote?"

Qi Ning turned to the side: "Without the antidote, he is doomed."

Xiao Yu grabbed Qi Ning's arm and pulled her back to him, his voice urgent: "You...you've committed regicide, which is treason, a capital offense!"

Qi Ning said calmly, "I know."

Xiao Yu stared at Qi Ning: "So, back when you asked me to buy medicinal herbs at the Western Suburbs Palace, you had already planned to do this?"

"Not really," Qi Ning said. "I only really made up my mind to do this later, but I did use the medicinal herbs that I asked you to buy that time."

She answered all of Xiao Yu's questions without hiding anything from him.

Xiao Yu shook his head slightly, unable to accept all that he knew.

For Xiao Yu, his relationship with Qi Ning already betrayed Xiao Jin.

Now that he provided the medicine that poisoned Xiao Jin, it can be said that Xiao Jin's poisoning is also related to him.

Looking at Xiao Yu's struggling expression, Qi Ning seemed to guess what he was thinking.

"Is Your Highness blaming yourself? You regard Xiao Jin as the emperor and your royal uncle, but what about him? He used any means to seize the throne and even harmed his own brothers. The reason you weren't eliminated by him is probably because you are his nephew, you won't compete with him for the throne, and you pose no threat to him, so you were spared your life."

"Moreover, I heard that the old prince saved young Xiao Jin back then, and you almost lost your life to save the emperor the year before last. So, Xiao Jin owes you and your son two lives. What's wrong with repaying one life because of you?"

Xiao Yu knew that what Qi Ning said wasn't entirely unreasonable, but he still didn't understand. He asked, "Why? Why did you do this?"

"Why? Did I do something wrong?" Qi Ning asked back.

"Let me tell you, Chu Yiyao was forced into the palace. She wanted to leave on her own, and I was just helping her."

"As for poisoning Xiao Jin, it was only for self-preservation."

At this point, Qi Ning lowered her eyes: "I just want to live, what did I do wrong?"

"Self-protection?"

At this moment, Xiao Yu still did not understand the meaning behind Qi Ning's words.

He said, "Didn't I tell your palace maid that I could send you out of the palace? Once you're out of the palace, you won't be in any danger."

"Leave the palace? How can I leave the palace? Am I supposed to run away like Chu Yiyao and live in anonymity for the rest of my life?" Qi Ning asked.

"It doesn't have to be that; we can think of other ways."

"What other way is there? I am the emperor's concubine. Do you think he would willingly agree to let me leave the palace? Even if Xiao Jin agrees, what will happen after I leave the palace?"

The emperor's concubines could not leave the palace to remarry. Even if they did leave the palace, they only had two options: to become nuns or to hang themselves.

Xiao Yu was speechless after hearing Qi Ning's words.

Qi Ning looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Now I admit it. I did all of this. If you think it's my fault, then have someone arrest me. I'll let them kill me or torture me, and I won't resist."

Xiao Yu looked at Qi Ning and remained silent for a long time.

His face was contorted with pain: "You know perfectly well that I wouldn't do that to you."

Qi Ning had been acting fearless and indifferent until she heard Xiao Yu's words, at which point her expression changed and gradually softened.

“Xiao Yu.” She called his name. “I knew you cared about me.”

Xiao Yu did care about Qi Ning, but the emperor's current situation left him unsure how to respond.

"Ning'er, you're being too impulsive. What will happen to the court and the entire Great Xiao Dynasty after His Majesty passes away? Have you thought about that?"

Qi Ning replied matter-of-factly, "Isn't there you I still have?"

The current emperor has no children, and all his other brothers have passed away, leaving only his nephew Xiao Yu. Once the emperor passes away, Xiao Yu will be the most qualified and the only one who can rightfully inherit the throne.

"Me? If I were to ascend the throne, what difference would that make from usurping it?"

Although poisoning Xiao Jin was not his intention, Xiao Jin's poisoning was indeed related to him. He succeeded to the throne after Xiao Jin's death, which was tantamount to usurpation.

"How can this be called usurpation? Was it glorious for Xiao Jin to ascend the throne back then? Wasn't he usurping the throne? Right and wrong have always been decided by those in power."

Xiao Yu shook his head: "But I am not Xiao Jin, and I have never been interested in the throne."

Seeing Xiao Yu's appearance, Qi Ning suddenly stepped forward.

She said meaningfully, "If Your Highness is really in a difficult position, I have another idea."

Xiao Yu asked, puzzled, "What method?"

Qi Ning took Xiao Yu's hand and gently stroked her abdomen.

"Xiao Yu, I am pregnant, and I am already more than three months along."

What! You...you're pregnant?!

Xiao Yu's eyes widened in shock.

His first reaction upon hearing this was that Qi Ning was pregnant with Xiao Jin's child.

The next moment, he belatedly realized the second half of the sentence.

She said it had been more than three months.

His Majesty's favor towards her was a little over a month ago.

More than three months, more than three months is him...

"This...this child is mine?"

“Yes, it’s yours,” Qi Ning said confidently.

"His Majesty didn't touch me at all. That time His Majesty stayed at Yongning Palace only because he was angry with Chu Yiyao."

Qi Ning's eyelashes trembled, and tears fell again.

Her crying now was completely different from the feigned crying in front of Xiao Jin's bed; it was mixed with grievance and fear.

"Now you know why he had to die. If he hadn't died, it would have been my son and me who died."

She choked back tears: "Xiao Yu, do you think I wasn't afraid when I did these things? I was afraid, but I had to do it, not just for myself, but also for you and for our child."

Xiao Yu finally understood; he understood everything.

This makes sense.

No wonder Qi Ning said earlier that she poisoned Xiao Jin to protect herself; that's what she meant.

No wonder she seemed hesitant to speak when we met in the Imperial Garden last time; she was hiding such a big secret.

No wonder she said she had no choice but to kill Xiao Jin.

Qi Ning is right, she is pregnant with his child. The baby is already three months along and will soon be showing, at which point it will be impossible to hide it anymore.

If we don't do something soon, Xiao Jin will naturally find out.

In that case, Qi Ning and the child will be the ones who don't survive, and Xiao Yu will also likely be found out.

Xiao Yu pulled Qi Ning into his arms.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Qi Ning wept in his arms: "Why did I tell you sooner? Wouldn't that have put you in danger? If we had failed, you wouldn't have survived either."

Xiao Yu then realized that Qi Ning had done all of this out of necessity, all for the sake of the child and for him.

Xiao Yu felt as if his heart was being repeatedly pulled apart, from initial doubt, confusion, and shock to surprise, delight, and sudden realization. In the end, all those emotions turned into gratitude.

"Ning'er..."

Xiao Yu held her, speechless with complicated emotions.

“Xiao Yu, this child is yours, but he can also become Xiao Jin’s child.”

Qi Ning leaned against him, her face pressed against his chest, and she coaxed him gently, her words carrying a subtle, seductive undertone.

"It doesn't matter to me whether you or the child sit in that position. I'm not doing this for the throne, but simply because I hope the three of us can be happy. Xiao Yu, do you understand?"

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Yu slowly closed his eyes and fell into deep thought for a long time.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but when he opened his eyes again, he had already made up his mind.

He reached out and gently wiped away Qi Ning's tears, saying as if resigned, "Don't cry, I know what to do."

That very day, Xiao Yu took action, using his manpower to take control of the entire palace.

The following day, he announced to the world that the emperor was seriously ill and unconscious, and at the same time issued a proclamation to the world to find a famous doctor.

Upon receiving this news, the imperial court was shaken.

No one expected that the emperor, in the prime of his life, would suddenly fall ill at this time.

After making inquiries from various sources, many people gradually learned that it turned out that Consort Yao in the palace had drugged His Majesty in order to escape from the palace.

Now that Consort Yao is missing, His Majesty is in imminent danger.

Eunuch Wu couldn't help but question Xiao Yu's series of actions: "Your Highness, isn't it inappropriate to announce His Majesty's serious illness like this?"

"What's wrong with that? The imperial physicians in the palace are helpless against the Emperor's illness. The only way to save the Emperor's life is to announce to the world that doctors from the common people should be invited to the palace. As for the court, with me keeping an eye on things, it will naturally not cause any trouble."

Eunuch Wu knew that Xiao Yu's words made sense, and that treating His Majesty's illness was the most important thing now.

But if Xiao Yu was truly thinking of His Majesty's best interests, why would he quietly replace the people in the palace?

By doing this, he essentially gained control of the inner palace, and naturally, the outer court was also under his control.

Eunuch Wu had many doubts about this, feeling that Xiao Yu's actions did not seem to be for the sake of His Majesty, but rather that he had some intention to usurp the throne.

He had initially revealed the information to Prince Yu because he believed Prince Yu was loyal to His Majesty and that Prince Yu was reliable. Now, however, it seemed as if he had let a wolf into the house.

He wanted to ask something more, but he didn't dare to speak.

"Does Eunuch Wu still have any doubts?"

Xiao Yu stood with his hands behind his back, and asked Wu Zhong.

When Eunuch Wu came to his senses, he raised his eyes and met Xiao Yu's intimidating gaze. He quickly lowered his head and stammered, "No...no, this servant wouldn't dare."

Xiao Yu looked at Eunuch Wu: "That's good. Now that I'm keeping an eye on the palace and the Imperial Uncle, Eunuch Wu, you should hurry up and take your men to capture Consort Yao."

"Regardless, she is the one who caused the Imperial Uncle's poisoning, and she must be brought back. Perhaps we can get the antidote from her. Besides, if the Imperial Uncle wakes up, she will probably be the person he most wants to see, right?"

Xiao Yu's words sounded very reasonable, and there was nothing to refute.

Eunuch Wu replied, "Yes, this servant understands."

He knew that now he had no choice but to listen.

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