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

Whether it was the imperial palace or a temporary palace, they were all under the emperor's nose.

No matter how discreetly something is done, there is always a risk of it being exposed.

Gao Yan and Qi Ning are both cautious people and will not take risks again and again.

Therefore, apart from these two meetings to discuss the next steps, they did not meet frequently in private.

When they met at the palace on ordinary days, one of them was the emperor's concubine and the other was the emperor's prince, and they pretended not to know each other.

A month later, the imperial carriage finally returned to the palace.

According to custom, the emperor generally did not need to attend the wedding of a prince. The prince would simply bring the princess to the palace to pay their respects on the second day after the wedding.

The emperor naturally did not intend to personally attend Gao Yun's wedding at the Prince's residence.

However, a few days before their wedding, Qi Ning specially brought some snacks to the Imperial Study.

Qi Ning rarely went to the Imperial Study, and the Emperor could tell at a glance that she had a purpose in coming this time.

"Speak, what brings you to me?" the emperor asked directly.

Qi Ning made no attempt to hide anything. Sitting beside the emperor, she smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise enough to tell at a glance that I have something to discuss with you."

The emperor chuckled, his expression unreadable: "Do I not know you? You've come again because of the Jiang family, haven't you? Speak, what is it?"

"It's actually not a big deal."

Qi Ning took the emperor's arm and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, isn't it the day of the Fourth Prince's wedding to my sworn sister in a few days? I would like to attend their wedding banquet."

"You want to attend their wedding banquet?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, is that alright?"

Although this was not a major matter, the emperor did not immediately agree, as the concubines in the harem could not easily leave the palace.

Qi Ning shook the emperor's arm: "Your Majesty, I know this is not in accordance with the rules. How about Your Majesty and I go to the Prince's residence together?"

"I will go to the Prince's Palace with you..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I wish to witness my sworn sister's marriage with my own eyes."

After a pause, Qi Ning continued, "Besides, the position of Empress is currently vacant, the Fourth Prince has no mother, and his mother has long since passed away. His Majesty is his father, don't you want to go and see for yourself?"

According to Qi Ning, Gao Yun is indeed quite pitiful. He lost his biological mother at a young age, and he has always been filial and sensible. If it were in the past, the emperor might have considered him.

But after discovering Gao Yun's ambition, the emperor's opinion of him changed.

On the one hand, the emperor did not want to encourage Gao Yun's ambition, but on the other hand, he wanted to pretend to favor him more to test how big Gao Yun's ambition really was.

He pondered, considering the feasibility of this matter.

The emperor remained silent for a while, then Qi Ning whispered, "Doesn't Your Majesty want to see the Fourth Prince's residence with your own eyes? I don't even know what the residence looks like."

Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately looked at Qi Ning.

Qi Ning's words just now touched the emperor's heart, and the emperor did indeed want to visit Gao Yun's residence.

Seeing the emperor looking at her, Qi Ning asked in confusion, "Did I say something wrong? If Your Majesty does not agree, then just pretend I never mentioned this matter."

"Do not."

The emperor raised his hand and said, "I think my beloved concubine is right. I will go with you."

Qi Ning's face instantly lit up with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

On the day of Gao Yun and Jiang Weilan's wedding, the emperor indeed took Qi Ning to the Prince's Mansion.

However, they only brought a few servants with them, thus leaving the palace incognito, without making a big fuss or even notifying Gao Yun and the others in advance.

When the emperor appeared at the Fourth Prince's residence with Qi Ning, the people in the Prince's residence were startled and hurriedly welcomed them in, and then sent someone to inform Gao Yun.

At that time, Gao Yun had already gone to the Ministry of Revenue's residence to fetch his bride and was on his way back.

As soon as Gao Yun returned to the Prince's Mansion, he heard the news from the steward.

"What did you say? His Majesty and Consort Qi have arrived?"

“Indeed,” the steward replied. “Your Highness, His Majesty and Consort Qi are currently having tea in the side hall.”

Gao Yun was both surprised and delighted.

After all, it was an immense honor for the emperor to personally attend a prince's wedding banquet.

But Gao Yun was also worried that this might be a test from the emperor.

Overwhelmed by a mixture of surprise and worry, Gao Yun said, "Why wasn't there any prior notice? I could have personally welcomed Father Emperor and Consort Qi at the Prince's residence."

"Your Highness, His Majesty and Consort Qi came out of the palace incognito. They only wanted to attend Your Highness's wedding banquet and did not want to make a big fuss or cause a sensation."

Upon hearing the steward's words, Gao Yun immediately guessed that the emperor's visit was likely at Qi Ning's request, and his anxiety was instantly relieved.

It's better not to make a big fuss, as it won't seem too ostentatious. However, the news of the emperor's arrival will definitely leak out, and it will also demonstrate the emperor's high regard for him. This is unique among all the princes, so it's ultimately a good thing for him.

"I will first go and pay my respects to my father, the Emperor."

As Gao Yun spoke, he began to walk toward the side hall.

But the steward stopped him: "Your Highness, please wait. His Majesty has instructed that Your Highness must not miss the auspicious time. You can hold the wedding ceremony first, and then go to see His Majesty later."

Gao Yun paused, thinking to himself that he couldn't just leave his bride behind.

Since his father had said so, Gao Yun felt at ease and went to pay his respects to Jiang Weilan.

After being led to the bridal chamber, Jiang Weilan also heard the news from the servants.

She asked Gao Yun, "Your Highness, I heard that His Majesty and Consort Qi have come to the Prince's residence?"

“That’s right,” Gao Yun replied. “This must be Consort Qi’s intention.”

Jiang Weilan was very pleased to hear this.

Gao Yun then said, "You stay here for now, I'm going to see my father and Consort Qi."

Jiang Weilan quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, please go."

After leaving the bridal chamber, Gao Yun went to the side hall.

He saw the emperor and Qi Ning sitting in the hall drinking tea, and knelt down to pay his respects.

"My son, I will meet my father."

"Get up," the emperor said.

Gao Yun stood up: "Your Majesty, I never expected that you and Consort Qi would come in person. Why didn't you inform me beforehand?"

The emperor said calmly, "It was just a spur-of-the-moment decision between me and Consort Qi."

"I see. Now that Father Emperor and Consort Qi have arrived, please take your seats."

"No need."

The emperor and Qi Ning exchanged a glance, and then rose together with her.

"Consort Qi and I are just here to take a look. We will be returning to the palace soon and will not stay at the Prince's residence for long, so we will not attend the banquet."

The emperor looked up and surveyed the interior and exterior, then said, "However, this is my first time visiting your palace. Let's take a walk around."

“Yes.” Qi Ning stood beside the emperor and echoed Gao Yun, “Your Majesty and I will stroll around the Prince’s residence and then return to the palace. Your Highness, you don’t need to worry about us. Go and entertain the guests.”

Qi Ning said this with a slight smile on her face.

For some reason, Gao Yun found Qi Ning's smile rather strange.

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