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

“At that time, they might suspect that we are related to the death of Meng Jiyang and his mother. Even if they don’t suspect us, I don’t want them to come knocking on my door.”

Qi Ning's face was full of disgust: "You have no idea what kind of people my parents are. Once they get involved with me, I won't have any peace and quiet."

At this time, filial piety is of paramount importance, and it won't be so easy for Qi Ning to unilaterally sever ties with the Qi family.

Outsiders don't know that Qi Ning was almost killed by the marriage arranged by the Qi family. In their eyes, a marriage exchange and parents forcing their daughter to marry are probably not a big deal.

Qi Ning didn't care what others said about her filial piety, but she and Meng Shaoqing were husband and wife, and her reputation was closely related to Meng Shaoqing's. Once she was stigmatized for being unfilial, Meng Shaoqing would not fare much better.

As an official of the court, Meng Shaoqing's reputation was of utmost importance; otherwise, it would affect his career.

Moreover, if outsiders were to find out about their relationship with the Qi family, and Qi Yan were to be punished by the emperor, Meng Shaoqing, as Qi Yan's brother-in-law, would not only be begged for help by them, but might also incur the emperor's wrath.

Meng Shaoqing's career has just begun, and his foundation is very weak. He cannot afford to be affected in this way.

Therefore, before Qi Yan was dealt with by the emperor, Qi Ning did not intend to let them know about his relationship with Meng Shaoqing, and even less should he let outsiders know that Meng Shaoqing was Qi Yan's brother-in-law.

Meng Shaoqing finally understood Qi Ning's meaning: "Does my wife want me to stop them from investigating Meng Family Village?"

"Yes, that's the idea, but there's no need to go to all that trouble."

"What to do?"

Qi Ning then carefully instructed Meng Shaoqing: "Tell them what happened to Meng Jiyang in the capital first, and let them know that you are in the capital."

“After hearing about Meng Jiyang’s affairs, they will definitely be even more eager to know about Chen Hehua and me. Since you are in the capital, it’s convenient for them to ask you. They won’t bother to ask someone to inquire about the situation in Mengjia Village anymore.”

"When they come to you asking about the situation, then you can say whatever you want, right?"

Upon hearing Qi Ning's suggestion, Meng Shaoqing chuckled and said, "My wife, you always have such a way."

At that time, the Qi family and Meng Yueyue had just moved into the mansion bestowed by the emperor and settled down.

They were indeed unfamiliar with the capital and unaware of the recent incident where Meng Jiyang was beheaded for cheating on the imperial examinations.

During dinner, Meng Yueyue brought up the topic: "Dad, Mom, Ayan, I'm thinking that now that we've settled down in the capital, I wonder what's going on with my mom, my brother, and Aning. Should we ask someone to go to Mengjia Village to inquire about their situation?"

Qi Yan immediately agreed: "That's right, we should inquire about their situation. I'll go and see if I can ask someone to go to Mengjia Village."

Meng Yueyue even said with a smile, "Let's go together."

Unexpectedly, the next day when Qi Yan and Meng Yueyue went out to look for people, they heard the names of Meng Jiyang and Meng Shaoqing from the "passersby" arranged by Meng Shaoqing.

Meng Yueyue stopped and grabbed the man, asking, "Uncle, are Meng Jiyang and Meng Shaoqing, whom you just mentioned, from Yuanzhou City?"

"Yes what's the matter?"

Meng Yueyue asked again, "I think I just heard you say that Meng Shaoqing became the top scholar in the imperial examination?"

"Yes."

Meng Yueyue was very happy. She turned around and said to Qi Yan, "Meng Shaoqing is their neighbor from Mengjia Village."

She thought that since Meng Shaoqing had become the top scholar in the imperial examination, and this person mentioned Meng Shaoqing and Meng Jiyang at the same time, it must be that Meng Jiyang had also passed the imperial examination.

She hurriedly asked the passerby again, "What about Meng Jiyang?"

Mentioning Meng Jiyang, the man burst into laughter: "You're asking about Meng Jiyang? He was beheaded not long ago."

"W-what?"

Meng Yueyue's smile froze on her face.

Upon further questioning, they learned that Meng Jiyang had been beheaded some time ago, and that he had abandoned his wife and mother, with his wife remarrying after his mother's death.

Meng Yueyue burst into tears immediately. She grabbed Qi Yan and cried, "Qi Yan, I don't believe it, I don't believe it's true. How could my mother and my brother be dead?"

Qi Yan hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

He frowned and said, "Yueyue, don't cry. Didn't that person just say that Meng Shaoqing from your Mengjia Village has become the top scholar in the imperial examination? Why don't we go and ask him about it? That way we won't have to ask someone to go back and inquire."

Qi Yan also didn't quite believe these things and wanted to know about Qi Ning's situation. After all, Qi Ning was his sister, and she had arranged for him to marry Meng Jiyang in a marriage exchange.

“You’re right, then let’s go find Meng Shaoqing.”

The couple immediately asked around to find out where Meng Shaoqing lived.

Everyone in the capital knows Meng Shaoqing, the newly appointed top scholar, and soon someone pointed them in the right direction.

Qi Ning and Meng Shaoqing were enjoying the cool air in the courtyard when they heard their maid, Xiao Juan, come in and report: "Madam, sir, a couple came to the door, saying they were looking for you. The woman said she and you were from the same village, and her name was Meng Yueyue."

Meng Shaoqing and Qi Ning exchanged a glance.

"They've arrived as expected," Meng Shaoqing said.

Qi Ning nodded: "Go ahead."

Meng Shaoqing asked Xiao Juan to take Qi Yan and Meng Yueyue to the main hall for receiving guests, and he went there quickly as well.

Qi Ning naturally didn't go out and continued to lie in the rocking chair.

Qi Yan and Meng Yueyue waited in the main hall for a while before finally seeing Meng Shaoqing walk in.

The two immediately stood up.

Meng Yueyue wiped away her tears and choked out, "Brother Shaoqing, you should still recognize me, right? I'm Meng Jiyang's sister. We used to be from the same village."

Qi Yan also cupped his hands to Meng Shaoqing: "Brother Meng, I apologize for the intrusion. I am Yueyue's husband, Qi Yan."

Qi Yan saw Meng Shaoqing and remembered that she seemed to have met him before, but she didn't know his identity at that time.

Meng Shaoqing replied calmly, "Of course I remember. Please have a seat."

After sitting down, Meng Shaoqing said, "If I'm not mistaken, you've come here for Brother Jiyang's matter, right?"

Meng Yueyue quickly said, "Yes, we heard about my brother's situation, but I don't quite believe it, so I came to ask you about it."

Meng Shaoqing showed a hint of regret on his face: "Please accept my condolences. The news you heard is true. Brother Jiyang and Aunt Hehua have indeed passed away."

Upon hearing this, Meng Yueyue's already pale face turned deathly white, and she fell completely silent, tears streaming down her face.

Meng Shaoqing added, “You’ve come to the right person. Before I came to the capital to take the imperial examination, I knew everything about Mengjia Village. After I came to the capital, I also know a lot about what happened to Brother Jiyang. Just ask me whatever you want to know.”

Of course, Meng Shaoqing couldn't tell them the whole truth; Qi Ning and he had already discussed their story beforehand.

"So, all those rumors in the capital are true, and it's true that Meng Jiyang abandoned his wife and mother?" Qi Yan asked.

"Yes, it's all true."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yan's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.

He never imagined that his brother-in-law would be this kind of person, actually betraying his sister for the sake of power.

Unfortunately, his brother-in-law was also his wife's older brother.

Qi Yan glanced at Meng Yueyue, then asked Meng Shaoqing, "What about my sister Qi Ning? Do you know who she remarried to and where she is now?"

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