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

It was Princess Rongchang's birthday banquet.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ning immediately thought of the niece of the Grand Princess Rongchang.

She lowered her eyes and smiled, then asked Yue Zeyuan, "Since it's Princess Rongchang's birthday banquet, has she invited you to attend?"

“Of course.” Yue Zeyuan nodded slightly.

Just now, Eunuch Xu was talking to him about this matter.

"However, I do not intend to go, so I have asked Xu Deyou to prepare a birthday gift for her and send it over on the day of the birthday banquet."

That's normal. No matter how noble Princess Rongchang's status is, Yue Zeyuan, as the emperor, wouldn't easily attend her birthday banquet. Princess Rongchang must know this, and she's just extending an invitation according to etiquette.

Qi Ning listened without saying anything.

Yue Zeyuan asked, "What, you want to go?"

"No."

Qi Ning picked up a ceramic ornament from Yue Zeyuan's desk and played with it. She said casually, "I'm not familiar with that Grand Princess, so why would I want to attend her birthday banquet? I was just asking casually."

Qi Ning came over to see what Yue Zeyuan was busy with, and also to find a breakthrough to break the current deadlock.

Judging from the situation, Yue Zeyuan is currently unaware that a spy has infiltrated the Shenxing Division and made contact with Shen Yixiao.

The person General Shen arranged is quite capable.

Yue Zeyuan didn't know what Qi Ning was thinking, but after hearing Qi Ning's casual question, he changed his mind.

"The birthday banquet of Grand Princess Rongchang was held in Qixiu Garden. Qixiu Garden was bestowed by the emperor when Grand Princess Rongchang married the prince. I visited it once when I was a prince, and the scenery there was quite beautiful."

"It's been a while since I last took you out of the palace. If you're bored staying in the palace, then I'll take you to a birthday banquet, and we can also take a stroll around the Qixiu Garden, how about that?"

"Okay," Qi Ning replied casually.

So, on the day of Princess Rongchang's birthday banquet, Yue Zeyuan indeed took Qi Ning to Qixiu Garden.

Princess Rongchang originally thought that Yue Zeyuan would not attend her birthday banquet, and that receiving a congratulatory gift from His Majesty would be a glorious thing.

To everyone's surprise, Yue Zeyuan actually came to attend her birthday banquet, which made Princess Rongchang feel flattered.

Princess Rongchang had always wanted to send her niece Chen Tian to the Emperor's side, and Chen Tian happened to have the same idea.

Therefore, during the last birthday celebration, Princess Rongchang allowed Chen Tian to attend the banquet with her and even created an opportunity for her to present the screen embroidered with the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" painting, hoping to leave a good impression on Yue Zeyuan in advance so that Chen Tian could stand out during the subsequent selection of concubines.

Unfortunately, Yue Zeyuan didn't react much to Chen Tian herself or the screen she gave him.

Not only that, after the Emperor's birthday celebration, Yue Zeyuan suddenly showed great favor to Consort Ning and even postponed the imperial concubine selection for her sake.

This caught both Princess Rongchang and Chen Tian off guard, and Chen Tian was particularly upset about it.

The fact that Yue Zeyuan is coming to attend the birthday banquet is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Princess Rongchang was unwilling to miss this good opportunity, so she had Chen Tian dress up in advance to accompany her to welcome the emperor.

Yue Zeyuan's main purpose in coming to the birthday banquet today was not to attend the banquet, but to take Qi Ning out for a stroll. Therefore, he did not make a big fuss and was considered to be leaving the palace incognito.

Princess Rongchang and her entourage waited for a long time at the entrance of Qixiu Garden before a carriage finally stopped outside the garden.

"Auntie, His Majesty has arrived," Chen Tian whispered, her voice brimming with excitement.

Princess Rongchang naturally saw the carriage as well, and she quickly led Chen Tian forward to greet it.

A short while later, Yue Zeyuan got off the carriage.

"Welcome Your Majesty."

Princess Rongchang immediately led her entourage to pay their respects.

But after Yue Zeyuan got off the carriage, he turned around and personally helped Qi Ning down.

When Princess Rongchang and Chen Tian saw Qi Ning, their expressions froze. They hadn't expected that His Majesty would bring Consort Ning along today.

Yue Zeyuan helped Qi Ning to her feet before turning around and saying, "Aunt, there's no need for such formalities. Please get up."

Princess Rongchang's smile was somewhat stiff: "Consort Ning has also arrived."

"Yes."

Yue Zeyuan held Qi Ning's hand and said, "Today is my aunt's birthday banquet. Aunt doesn't need to worry about me. I'll just take Consort Ning for a walk in Qixiu Garden."

As he spoke, he instructed Eunuch Xu to deliver the birthday gifts that had been prepared in advance.

Upon hearing this, Princess Rongchang finally understood that His Majesty had come today not to attend her birthday banquet, but to take Consort Ning for a stroll in the garden.

Not daring to disobey Yue Zeyuan's wishes, she could only smile and say, "Of course, Your Majesty and Consort Ning are free to stroll around this garden."

But Chen Tian behind her couldn't really smile. She was looking in Qi Ning's direction, and her jealousy was almost overflowing.

After exchanging a few words with Princess Rongchang, Yue Zeyuan led Qi Ning directly into the garden.

After they left, Chen Tian couldn't help but say indignantly, "Auntie, why did His Majesty bring that Chu princess to your birthday banquet? This is too much..."

"Tian'er, watch your words!"

Princess Rongchang scolded.

After His Majesty alighted from the carriage, he was busy helping Consort Ning down and then held her hand the whole time, without giving Chen Tian, ​​who was dressed in her finest attire, even a glance.

Princess Rongchang was a clever woman. She lowered her voice and said to Chen Tian, ​​"Tian'er, His Majesty is currently very fond of Consort Ning. You must not act rashly or offend Consort Ning, lest you displease His Majesty."

“But…” Chen Tian looked aggrieved.

Princess Rongchang knew what Chen Tian was thinking, so she patted her hand and said, "Silly child, why are you in such a hurry? His Majesty is currently very fond of Consort Ning, but Consort Ning will eventually fall out of favor. His Majesty can't hold a selection of concubines forever. You have to be patient and wait for the right opportunity."

Hearing this, Chen Tian felt a little relieved: "Auntie, Tian'er understands."

Yue Zeyuan didn't care what his aunt was thinking and had already taken Qi Ning into the garden.

"How about it, isn't the scenery here pretty good?"

"The scenery is indeed beautiful, but nothing compares to a beautiful woman. Did you see how exquisitely Miss Chen was dressed just now?"

Upon hearing Qi Ning's words, Yue Zeyuan laughed: "What are you saying now that you're trying to put me down? I didn't even notice whether it was Miss Chen or Miss Li just now."

"Really didn't see it?"

"I really didn't notice."

Yue Zeyuan was telling the truth.

Qi Ning snorted and then gave up.

The two strolled slowly through the garden, with their servants following at a respectful distance.

I must say, the scenery in Qixiu Garden is indeed quite beautiful; it truly lives up to its reputation as an imperial garden bestowed by the emperor.

I don't know how long we wandered around, but suddenly two figures appeared on the path ahead.

He was a man who looked like royalty, with a young eunuch serving him closely behind him.

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