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

"Of course, we should make a big fuss about it, to the point that even the Wu family's power can't resolve it, leaving them with no way to clean up the mess."

"Then how do we escalate the situation?"

Meng Shaoqing frowned, as if he had thought of something, and said, "You can't go and cause trouble yourself, that's too dangerous."

"What are you thinking? Of course I won't make trouble myself."

Qi Ning beckoned Meng Shaoqing closer, saying, "I have something to tell you..."

For a period of time after the imperial examination, the examiners were busy reviewing the exam papers.

Although the final results of the imperial examination have not yet been announced to the public, they naturally have some information internally.

Wu Bohong, a senior official in the Ministry of Personnel, made special efforts to find out about Meng Jiyang, his prospective son-in-law.

It is understood that Meng Jiyang did not do well on this exam, even worse than he did in the provincial examination three years ago. Given this situation, it is impossible for him to be on the list of those who passed.

Upon learning this news, Wu Bohong was very disappointed in Meng Jiyang.

Meng Jiyang is eloquent, but he's all talk and no action; he has no real skills.

Wu Bohong was fooled by Meng Jiyang's smooth talk and let him into the mansion as a retainer.

Who knew that Meng Jiyang was so dishonest? After entering the mansion, he took the opportunity to deceive his youngest daughter, Wu Lanxiang.

Although his youngest daughter was born out of wedlock, she was born to his most beloved concubine. As the saying goes, love extends to everything connected to the house, so Wu Lanxiang naturally became Wu Bohong's most beloved daughter.

Originally, Wu Bohong disagreed with Wu Lanxiang and Meng Jiyang's relationship, and even wanted to drive Meng Jiyang out of the Wu family mansion.

But since his precious daughter was already infatuated with Meng Jiyang and insisted on marrying him, resorting to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide at home, Wu Bohong had no choice but to agree.

However, Wu Bohong did not come without conditions. His condition was that Meng Jiyang should pass the imperial examination and then marry Wu Lanxiang, becoming their son-in-law.

After inquiring about the imperial examination in advance, Wu Bohong was so disappointed that he began to hesitate about their marriage again.

When Meng Jiyang learned of this situation, he knew things were going badly, so he had no choice but to coax Wu Lanxiang again, asking her to plead for him.

The beloved daughter cried and pleaded for Meng Jiyang, so Wu Bohong had to make arrangements for Meng Jiyang again, and have someone add his name to the list of those who passed. He didn't care about the ranking, as long as he could become a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) in the end, it would sound good.

With Wu Bohong's help, an examiner secretly added some answers to Meng Jiyang's exam paper, barely managing to get him to pass.

Although the list of those who passed the imperial examination has not yet been officially announced, it is a foregone conclusion that Meng Jiyang will pass the examination.

After passing the provincial examination and then the palace examination, he was poised to become a newly appointed Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations).

Meng Jiyang was overjoyed and took Wu Lanxiang out of the mansion to go shopping, saying that he was preparing things for their wedding.

Wu Lanxiang was also eager to go out, and followed Meng Jiyang out the door.

As the two sat in the carriage, Wu Lanxiang asked, "Brother Jiyang, where are we going?"

Meng Jiyang took Wu Lanxiang's hand and kissed her on the cheek: "We'll buy whatever Lan'er likes."

Wu Lanxiang said shyly, "Then let's go to Jinxiu Pavilion. I want to pick out some uniquely patterned fabrics and also have some clothes custom-made. I heard that the owner of Jinxiu Pavilion has superb craftsmanship, and the noble ladies in the capital all wear clothes made by her when they gather."

Meng Jiyang was already good at sweet-talking Wu Lanxiang, and now that he was about to rise to prominence thanks to her, he naturally flattered her even more.

He readily agreed: "Then let's go to Jinxiu Pavilion. What other noble ladies have, our Lan'er should have too."

The carriage headed towards Jinxiu Pavilion. Upon arrival, Wu Lanxiang rushed up to the shopkeeper who was there to greet her and said, "I heard you can make custom-made dresses here. I want to see your boss."

Qi Ning doesn't meet just anyone. Even though Wu Lanxiang is the daughter of a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Personnel, her status is still not high among the noble ladies in the capital.

The shopkeeper who greeted them was a shrewd person. She recognized Wu Lanxiang's identity, but she did not refuse immediately. Instead, she said, "Miss and young master, please sit for a while. Our boss is not here today. I will send someone to ask her when she will come."

Wu Lanxiang flicked her handkerchief in dissatisfaction: "Your boss is quite arrogant. You'd better hurry up and have her come over. I don't have the patience to wait."

"Yes Yes Yes."

The shopkeeper lowered his head, slightly pursed his lips, and verbally agreed.

After calming Wu Lanxiang and Meng Jiyang down, the shopkeeper went upstairs, where Qi Ning and Meng Shaoqing were sitting and drinking tea.

They had just been standing by the window and watched as Meng Jiyang helped Wu Lanxiang down from the carriage, and then saw the two of them enter the shop in a close manner. They had only just sat down a short while ago.

The shopkeeper knocked on the door and came in, reporting, "Master, the third young lady from the Ministry of Personnel's office has arrived and specifically requested to see you."

Meng Shaoqing glanced at Qi Ning.

Qi Ning, holding a teacup, said unhurriedly, "I won't see you."

The shopkeeper was not surprised by this. The third young lady of the Wu family was just a concubine's daughter from a fifth-rank official family, not some noble lady from a prominent family.

Besides, her arrogant attitude just now was really annoying.

The shopkeeper agreed, "Yes."

Just as she was about to leave, Qi Ning suddenly called out to her, "Wait."

"Is there anything else you need, sir?"

Qi Ning said calmly, "Let them wait a little longer before sending them away."

"Yes, boss."

After the shopkeeper came downstairs, Meng Shaoqing smiled slightly: "Are you playing games with them?"

"So what if I tease them?" Qi Ning said matter-of-factly.

Meng Shaoqing looked at her with a smile in his eyes: "Of course, as long as you're happy."

Qi Ning then put down his teacup and said to Meng Shaoqing, "I think we can start today."

They had received word that Wu Bohong had made arrangements for Meng Jiyang.

Meng Jiyang couldn't wait to show off, but of course, he claimed that he did well on the exam and that his future father-in-law had just inquired about the inside information for him.

Upon hearing this, Meng Shaoqing's expression also turned serious: "Alright, today is indeed a suitable time."

He grabbed Qi Ning's hand: "You want to make your move at Jinxiu Pavilion?"

"Do not."

Qi Ning shook her head: "Although there are many people in Jinxiu Pavilion, I don't want them to dirty my place. Let them dirty their own home instead."

Qi Ning and Meng Shaoqing were upstairs drinking tea and discussing matters.

Downstairs, Wu Lanxiang and Meng Jiyang were already getting impatient.

They urged the shopkeeper several times, and after nearly half an hour, the shopkeeper finally walked over to them.

She said apologetically, "Gentlemen, I'm so sorry, our boss has something to do today and can't come to the shop. Please come another day."

"what?!"

Wu Lanxiang slammed her hand on the table: "Are you kidding me?"

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