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

When Qi Ning and Meng Shaoqing arrived in the capital, they first rented a small house with two courtyards.

After settling in for the time being, Qi Ning sat by the bed at night and counted the remaining silver coins they had.

Meng Shaoqing was sitting to the side with a book in his hand, but after a while he couldn't concentrate on it. Instead, he turned his head and stared at Qi Ning in a daze.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Qi Ning noticed his gaze, glanced up at him, and then continued to do her calculations.

Meng Shaoqing put down his book and moved to sit down next to her.

"Aning."

"Ok?"

“You seemed a bit off after you arrived in Beijing.”

"is it?"

Qi Ning wondered to herself, could it be that her murderous intent towards Meng Jiyang was so obvious that even Meng Shaoqing had noticed it? No way.

"Yes." Meng Shaoqing nodded slightly.

After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively asked, "Is it because of Meng Jiyang? He died in the capital, but we don't know where his grave is. Should we inquire about it and go to pay our respects?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Ning was both amused and exasperated.

She wondered what it was all about, only to find out that Meng Shaoqing was thinking all sorts of nonsense.

Qi Ning reached out and cupped Meng Shaoqing's face in her hands.

Meng Shaoqing was a little confused, wondering why Qi Ning did this, but he didn't struggle and just let Qi Ning hold him.

Qi Ning stared at him for a while before laughing and saying, "Why are you so silly? Why are you worrying about this for no reason?"

Meng Shaoqing wasn't naive; he felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

"Isn't that right? You weren't thinking about Meng Jiyang?"

Qi Ning then released Meng Shaoqing and said calmly, "Why would I want to think about him?"

Meng Shaoqing was quite surprised by Qi Ning's reaction.

"I'm thinking about how to arrange our days after we arrive in Beijing, not about other people."

Qi Ning didn't reveal that Meng Jiyang was still alive, because logically, she shouldn't know the truth yet.

She looked at Meng Shaoqing and said, "Meng Jiyang is long gone. Now that we are married, you are my husband. There's no need to bring up the past or look for any graves. Let's just live our own lives."

Meng Shaoqing was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Is it because Meng Jiyang is no longer alive that they no longer mention him?

Qi Ning chuckled and changed the subject: "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

She pulled Meng Shaoqing to look at the remaining silver: "Look, this is the money we have left after renting the house."

“I think that no matter how nice a rented house is, it’s not our own. Since we’ll be staying in the capital for a long time, it’s better to buy our own house.”

"Yes, that makes sense," Meng Shaoqing replied approvingly.

"However, houses in the capital are not cheap; they are not something that can be bought casually. We don't have enough money."

"So, I'm thinking of using the remaining silver to rent a shop and start a business. What do you think?" Qi Ning asked.

Meng Shaoqing nodded without hesitation: "Of course, everything at home is up to you, my wife. You can decide whatever you want."

Qi Ning found his reaction amusing: "Aren't you afraid I'll lose all this money in business?"

Meng Shaoqing pulled her into his arms and teased, "That's not a problem. If we really lose everything, I'll just have to write a few more storybooks to sell for money."

After writing several storybooks, Meng Shaoqing felt quite proficient.

Writing is a way to relax when I'm not reading or studying, and it doesn't take much effort.

He added, "Besides, once I pass the imperial examination and obtain an official position, I will also receive a salary."

"Alright, then you'd better prepare well for the imperial examination."

"Don't worry, my wife."

They nestled together, talking, filled with anticipation for what lay ahead.

After the two discussed it, Meng Shaoqing focused most of his energy on preparing for the imperial examination two months later, while Qi Ning indeed went and took over a small shop.

She hired several embroiderers and opened a clothing shop, which she named Jinxiu Pavilion.

For a while afterward, Qi Ning focused solely on running her clothing shop and didn't bother dealing with Meng Jiyang at all.

Now that Qi Ning has become the boss, she naturally can no longer personally embroider the embroidery. She only provides embroidery patterns, gives guidance to other embroiderers when necessary, and is responsible for management and marketing.

She bribed some of the nannies and maids from wealthy families to spread news about Jinxiu Pavilion in secret.

Before long, word spread throughout the capital that a new clothing shop called Jinxiuge had opened, and that the owner was from out of town who had brought many novel embroidery patterns that were not available in the capital before.

The dresses and other embroidered items from Jinxiuge are only available in limited editions. Those who pay a higher price can also request custom-made items to obtain a unique style that is their own.

The news gradually spread among the noble ladies and wives of the capital, and they flocked to Jinxiu Pavilion. The items from Jinxiu Pavilion became popular in the capital and became a common topic of conversation at various banquets for women.

In just two months, Qi Ning made a fortune.

Qi Ning took the money and bought a new three-courtyard house with a wave of his hand, and also hired servants to serve him.

Meng Shaoqing moved into Qi Ning's new home with her and laughed, "Now, I'm really living off a woman."

He originally planned to pass the imperial examinations so that Qi Ning could become an official's wife, but unexpectedly, Qi Ning made a lot of money first, making him a wealthy man.

Qi Ning glanced at him and asked, "What's wrong? You don't like being a kept man?"

Meng Shaoqing nodded: "Of course, I was a little surprised. I didn't expect my wife to have business acumen. I've really struck gold."

Qi Ning snorted: "Good to know. You'd better cherish this opportunity. If you don't treat me well, I'll give it to someone else."

"Don't dare."

Meng Shaoqing took Qi Ning's hand, his expression showing a hint of grievance: "Wife, don't say such things. I will never betray you in this life."

Qi Ning then smiled and said, "Alright, it was just a joke. You've saved my life twice. Without you, I probably wouldn't have left Mengjia Village, and I wouldn't be where I am today. How could I treat you like that?"

Hearing Qi Ning say this, Meng Shaoqing finally relaxed.

He promised, "A-Ning, I will work hard to pass the imperial examinations and make myself worthy of you so that you can have a better life."

"Well, the imperial examination is in a few days. Are you ready?"

"Of course I'm ready. Don't worry, I won't let you down."

Meng Shaoqing appeared to be quite confident.

Hearing him say that, Qi Ning felt somewhat relieved.

With the exam approaching, Qi Ning temporarily handed over the shop's affairs to the manager, while she prepared for Meng Shaoqing's exam.

On the day of the exam, Qi Ning personally escorted Meng Shaoqing to the examination venue.

The two said goodbye in the carriage.

Qi Ning reached out and straightened Meng Shaoqing's robe, smoothing out the wrinkles, and said to him, "This examination will last for nine days. Do your best, and I will come to pick you up in nine days."

"OK, wait for me."

Meng Shaoqing bent down and hugged Qi Ning.

"I'm going in now. You don't need to get off the carriage. Go back early."

"Mm." Qi Ning nodded in agreement, and Meng Shaoqing then got off the carriage.

Qi Ning lifted the curtain of the carriage and watched Meng Shaoqing go inside.

Just as she was about to draw the curtains, the system suddenly said, "Host, Meng Jiyang has arrived too, he's just ahead."

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