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

He knew his archery skills were inferior to Lao Wu's, so his chances of winning were slim. However, before the game officially started, under Qi Ning's influence, most people had their hopes on him.

Gao Yun was already under a lot of pressure. Given that most of the bets were on him winning, it was already embarrassing enough that he lost. At this moment, Qi Ning's words, on the surface, were meant to save his face, but in reality, they made him feel even more ashamed.

Gao Yun looked at Qi Ning and thought that she might as well not say anything.

Jiang Jingzhou and the others also felt that Qi Ning's words were somewhat inappropriate.

Qi Ning looked completely innocent. Of course she knew that what she said was just sophistry; she said it on purpose.

Anyway, she meant well, thinking only of the Jiang family and Gao Yun's reputation. Gao Yun's incompetence was no one's fault but hers.

The emperor looked at Qi Ning with some helplessness. He thought he had seen through Qi Ning's little scheme and believed that she was protecting Gao Yun.

Hunting is just a game, nothing serious, and the emperor was willing to indulge Qi Ning.

He echoed, "What my beloved concubine said is not without reason."

"It just so happens that I also love to eat rabbit meat." The emperor then instructed Eunuch Wang, "Take the rabbit that the fourth prince hunted and roast it later, and bring it up to me and Consort Qi."

The fact that the emperor didn't get angry and instead gave Consort Qi face was already surprising.

But Qi Ning persisted, saying coquettishly, "Your Majesty, since that's the case, you should also give the Fourth Prince some rewards."

Upon hearing this, everyone present felt that Consort Qi was pushing her luck and daring to make demands.

Jiang Weilan and Jiang Jingzhou exchanged a glance, both feeling a little uneasy. They were afraid that Qi Ning's words would anger the emperor, but they had no right to say anything to smooth things over at this time.

Unexpectedly, the emperor did not get angry as they had guessed.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "My beloved consort is absolutely right. Then let me bestow my Akhal-Teke horse upon the fourth prince."

Everyone was utterly astonished by the emperor's attitude.

Even though Consort Qi is being so unreasonable, His Majesty still dotes on her and listens to her every word.

His Majesty has never favored a concubine to this extent before. This Consort Qi is truly a bewitching charm, having bewitched His Majesty to the point of losing his mind.

The senior officials present shook their heads, while the Jiang family members were pleasantly surprised.

Needless to say, the concubines' gazes towards Qi Ning were filled with daggers.

Qi Ning seemed oblivious, still smiling as she spoke to the emperor.

Gao Yan should have been the center of attention for hunting the tiger, but Qi Ning's meddling today has diminished his chance to shine.

Gao Yan won and received the bow and arrows; Gao Yun lost but received the precious horse.

Qi Ning's words and actions today, seemingly intended to protect Gao Yun and strike at Gao Yan, actually had the opposite effect.

Gao Yun received a fine horse as a reward from the emperor, but this reward was obtained for him by Qi Ning. There was nothing to be proud of in obtaining such a reward; on the contrary, it made him even more embarrassed.

While it's true that Gao Yan's prominence has been diminished, from another perspective, it also means that he has toned down his brilliance, reducing the possibility of him being suspected by the emperor in the future.

However, no one has yet been able to perceive the deeper meaning hidden beneath the surface.

Including Gao Yan.

After the bonfire banquet officially began, the emperor and Qi Ning sat at the head of the table, enjoying the songs and dances while savoring the wild rabbit that Gao Yun had hunted.

Gao Yan sat below the table, his gaze toward Qi Ning carrying a hint of coldness.

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