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

Qi Ning sighed: "Do you know that I just went to the Imperial Study?"

Chu Yiyao had already heard what Chunmei had said, but she just refrained from asking.

She was actually curious as to why Qi Ning would deliver the soup at this time.

Chu Yiyao nodded slightly: "I've heard about it."

Qi Ning explained, "I have always been afraid of His Majesty, especially after what happened yesterday, I dared not go to His Majesty. I had no choice but to go to the Imperial Study today."

“A letter came to me from home. My elder brother got into trouble outside and is now imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice. His life is in danger. My parents asked me to go and plead with His Majesty. I couldn’t just abandon my elder brother, so I mustered up my courage and went to the Imperial Study.”

"So that's it."

Chu Yiyao had no doubts whatsoever and immediately believed it.

“I originally thought I would anger His Majesty and at best get a scolding, or at worst suffer the same fate as Consort Chen. But to my surprise, His Majesty was not angry. He knew that we had a good relationship in private, so he asked me to persuade you. If I succeeded, he would grant my request.”

Chu Yiyao's eyebrows shot up, and she cursed, "Despicable and shameless! He actually forced you to act as a mediator for my affair with him, and I almost misunderstood you."

"Watch your words!" Qi Ning stopped her. "Yi Yao, how can you insult His Majesty? Be careful someone doesn't overhear."

"So what if he heard me? At worst, he'll kill me too!"

Chu Yiyao often scolded Xiao Jin, and she wasn't afraid of him at all.

But the fact that "someone was eavesdropping" did leave her feeling uneasy.

"Sister Ning, who do you think was the person eavesdropping just now?"

"This……"

Qi Ning paused, then said uncertainly, "I didn't see it either, I only vaguely saw a shadow. But I guess that person must be someone close to you. I wonder who sent them. You should be careful."

Who else could have sent him besides Xiao Jin?

As for the person who eavesdropped, Chu Yiyao had a suspect in mind; it was most likely Chunmei.

The thought that she was not only a caged bird, but also a caged bird being watched day and night filled Chu Yiyao with sorrow.

"Sister Ning..."

She threw herself into Qi Ning's arms and began to sob softly.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Qi Ning asked knowingly.

Chu Yiyao raised her head, tears still streaming down her face, and gripped Qi Ning's hand tightly as if grasping at a straw.

"Sister Ning, please help me...please help me..."

"Yi Yao, what do you mean by this? What do you want me to help you with?"

Chu Yiyao choked back tears, her eyes pleading: "Leave the palace... I want to leave the palace, Sister Ning, can you help me leave the palace?"

"What?! Leaving the palace?!"

Qi Ning seemed greatly shocked and asked with a puzzled look, "Why do you want to leave the palace? His Majesty treats you so well. Now that there is no Empress in the harem, you are the highest-ranking and most favored concubine in the entire harem. Others are envious. Why do you still want to leave the palace?"

"No! This is not what I want. I don't care about any favors! I don't want to be a concubine at all!"

"This……"

"Sister Ning, you don't understand. I don't want to go to the palace!"

"What do you mean?"

Chu Yiyao then recounted how she had been brought into the palace.

"...Because of me, my fiancé was also implicated. He had his leg broken, and I don't know how he is now."

"Ah? Is that so?" Qi Ning looked at Chu Yiyao with pity in her eyes.

"Now you understand why I want to leave the palace, right?"

Qi Ning nodded and said, "But now that you are His Majesty's concubine, how easy is it for you to leave the palace?"

"Is there really no other solution?"

Qi Ning remained silent for a long time: "Yi Yao, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you, and I sympathize with your situation. However, if His Majesty finds out about this, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Chu Yiyao wept in despair, "I understand, Sister Ning. I don't want to make things difficult for you. Just pretend I didn't say anything."

Qi Ning's face was full of pity. She took out a handkerchief and wiped away Chu Yiyao's tears: "Let me think about it, let me think it over carefully..."

Hearing Qi Ning say this, it meant that he hadn't completely rejected her, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in Chu Yiyao's heart.

The two chatted inside for a long time before Chu Yiyao saw Qi Ning out.

As soon as they opened the door, they saw Chunmei peeking in from the doorway.

"Chunmei, what are you doing here?" Chu Yiyao asked, looking at her.

"N-nothing," Chunmei stammered.

Chu Yiyao didn't ask any further questions, but instead said, "See Ning Jieyu off for me."

"Yes," Chunmei quickly replied.

Before leaving, Qi Ning turned back and exchanged a glance with Chu Yiyao before departing.

After observing Qi Ning's actions, the system finally began to understand something.

"Host, I understand now, you're trying to fool both sides!"

Isn't this a double agent?

Qi Ning did not deny it: "What you said is not wrong."

However, Qi Ning felt that she hadn't really deceived Chu Yiyao; she had simply concealed some things from her. There was no doubt that she intended to send Chu Yiyao out of the palace.

That evening, Xiao Jin went to Chang Le Palace again.

Although Chu Yiyao was still a bit cold towards him this time, her attitude had indeed softened considerably. At least she didn't speak ill of him or chase him away again.

The following day, Eunuch Wu came to Yongning Palace to announce the imperial decree, promoting Ning Jieyu to Ning Zhaoyi.

"This servant congratulates Consort Ning. In addition, your elder brother Qi Rong has also been released from the Ministry of Justice prison."

Qi Ning looked both surprised and delighted: "Eunuch Wu, this..."

With a smile, Eunuch Wu offered a suggestion: "His Majesty's great favor is not only due to Consort Ning's merits, but also because he hopes that Consort Ning can continue to mediate the relationship between His Majesty and Consort Yao."

Ultimately, it was Qi Ning's "persuasion" that had some effect, giving Xiao Jin a taste of success and making him want Qi Ning to continue working for him.

As for things like promotions or releasing someone from the Ministry of Justice prison, for Xiao Jin, it was just a matter of a word.

Qi Ning hurriedly expressed his gratitude and promised that he would continue to serve His Majesty.

Only then did Eunuch Wu leave, satisfied.

The fact that Qi Ning went to the Imperial Study to deliver soup yesterday and came out unharmed has gradually spread throughout the harem.

Now, after just one night, Qi Ning has been promoted again.

Apart from Xiao Jin and Chu Yiyao, no one knew what Qi Ning had done, since there was no news of her serving the emperor in bed; the emperor had stayed at Chang Le Palace last night.

However, in the eyes of everyone in the harem, Qi Ning was already the most favored concubine in the entire harem, second only to Consort Yao.

Not long after seeing off Eunuch Wu, Chu Yiyao arrived at Yongning Palace.

Today, the person following behind her was not Chunmei, but a young palace maid she didn't recognize.

As soon as she entered the room, she sent away the servants.

"Congratulations on your promotion, sister! I heard that your family matters have also been resolved. That's wonderful."

Qi Ning looked ashamed: "Yi Yao, it was you who did something for me..."

"Don't worry, it's nothing. I just treated him a little better, as my sister told me to."

"That's good, but I still have to thank you for this."

"Sister, you don't need to be so polite. I'm happy to be able to help you," Chu Yiyao said with a pure expression.

She took Qi Ning's hand and shook it, then leaned closer: "I came to see you today because I want to tell you that I know who I overheard outside the window yesterday."

"Who?"

"It's Chunmei."

"Chunmei?"

“That’s right.” Chu Yiyao nodded.

"Actually, I was just a little suspicious at first, but last night I tested her and she immediately gave herself away."

"No wonder you didn't bring Chunmei today."

“I made up an excuse to send her to do other things.”

Chu Yiyao looked sad: "In the past, she was the person I trusted most in the palace. After all, she stayed by my side every day and took care of me. I was too stupid. I should have realized that she was Xiao Jin's person."

“I know she was just following orders, but I’m still a little sad.”

"Looking back now, I feel a chill down my spine that I realize that for almost a year, someone was watching me all the time."

As she spoke, her eyes slowly reddened again.

Qi Ning looked at her for a while, then suddenly said, "That thing you mentioned yesterday, perhaps we could give it a try."

Chu Yiyao was stunned for a moment, and asked in disbelief, "You mean, you can help me leave the palace?"

Qi Ning hummed in agreement: "To be honest, if it were before, I definitely wouldn't have dared to do this for you. But after hearing about what you were forced to do yesterday, I felt sorry for you. Plus, you did me a huge favor. It would be really inexcusable for me to remain indifferent."

Chu Yiyao's eyes widened in surprise, her hand trembling slightly as she held Qi Ning's: "Really?

"Don't get excited. I mean we can give it a try, but it's not certain if it will work."

But Chu Yiyao slipped to the ground and was about to kneel down and kowtow to Qi Ning: "Whether it works or not, I thank you for being willing to help me, sister!"

"Hey, get up quickly!"

Qi Ning helped Chu Yiyao up.

"Listen to me, this matter is extremely risky, so we can't rush it and need to plan it carefully."

"As long as I can leave the palace, I'll do whatever my sister says!"

"Alright, then in the coming days you should gradually ease the tension between yourself and His Majesty, but don't act too abruptly, lest you arouse suspicion."

"In addition, the autumn hunt is in a few days. His Majesty probably won't bring any of the concubines with him. You can try mentioning to His Majesty that you want to go with him and ask him to bring all the concubines with him. That way, you can get some fresh air for a while, and I can also take the opportunity to meet with my family and discuss things with them."

Of course, seeing her family was just an excuse; Qi Ning mainly wanted to see Xiao Yu.

As an imperial concubine, she spent her days in the deep palace and had virtually no chance to meet Xiao Yu. The chance encounter at the entrance of the imperial study last time was merely a coincidence.

She hadn't forgotten her mission to collect Xiao Yu's affection points.

Since there was no opportunity, she created one herself.

Chu Yiyao replied immediately, "Yes, I understand!"

Qi Ning emphasized again: "Remember, do not think about escaping as soon as you leave the palace, otherwise even if you escape, His Majesty will catch you and bring you back. Take it slow, let His Majesty lower his guard, and wait for a suitable opportunity."

"Okay!" Chu Yiyao nodded, tears glistening in her eyes.

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