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

Qi Ning already knew Xu Yanqing was at the door, and she calmly said, "Didn't my husband hear that?"

Xu Yanqing asked, puzzled, "Why do you do this?"

Qi Ning lazily nestled in the armchair, holding a hand warmer in her hands to keep them warm.

She argued confidently, "If it's not spread, who will know I did a good deed? If I do a good deed, why not find a way to let people know? That way, it also gives those little beggars who spread the news an income, which is another good deed."

Xu Yanqing was speechless at Qi Ning's well-reasoned and evidence-based argument.

What she said didn't seem to be without merit.

However, Xu Yanqing recalled what Aji had told him last time: Li Yunshu's supervision of the alms distribution resulted in thin porridge. At first, not many people were discussing it, but later it suddenly became a big deal, leading Xu Yanqing to suspect that someone was deliberately trying to damage the Xu family's reputation.

Could it be that Qi Ning also had someone spread that story?

Xu Yanqing wanted to ask, but held back.

He thought it was unlikely; Qi Ning had no reason to do that, and he couldn't make malicious assumptions about her.

A few days later, the almsgiving was successfully completed, and Qi Ning's arrangements had yielded results.

The outside world was abuzz with praise for the wisdom and kindness of the second young mistress of the Xu family in resolving the matter, and also for the benevolence of the Xu family.

For a time, Qi Ning, the second young mistress, was the most talked-about person in the outside world, even overshadowing Li Yunshu.

Furthermore, the fact that Qi Ning, originally an ordinary maid, successfully cured Xu Yanqing's incurable disease after marrying him makes people feel that Qi Ning is a blessed person.

After this incident, the old lady looked at Qi Ning with new respect and kept praising her for her intelligence and resourcefulness.

The second wife was naturally very pleased.

Yao Zhiying was furious. She had originally wanted to shift the blame to Qi Ning, but unexpectedly, Qi Ning resolved the matter perfectly and even gained a good reputation as a result.

Why didn't she think of this method back then?

Although Li Yunshu outwardly congratulated Qi Ning, she naturally harbored some unease in her heart.

After this incident, not only was she overshadowed by Qi Ning in the public eye, but even the servants and elders in the mansion all praised Qi Ning.

How could Li Yunshu truly congratulate her without any selfish motives?

Qi Ning didn't care whether they were sincere or not, as she had achieved her goal.

After receiving a round of praise, she returned to the courtyard. Xu Yanqing noticed something in her hand and asked, "What good thing did Grandmother give you this time?"

Qi Ning opened the box and showed it to Xu Yanqing. Inside was a bracelet with excellent water content.

"A bracelet that my grandmother gave me as a gift."

Seeing her happy expression, Xu Yanqing asked, "Do you like it very much?"

"Of course I like it." Qi Ning fiddled with the bracelet and muttered to herself, "If my husband gave me something too, I would be even happier."

Xu Yanqing was slightly taken aback and asked her, "What do you want?"

Since he asked that question, Qi Ning naturally began to make her demands without any hesitation. She raised her head and said, "I want a set of jewelry!"

"What kind do you want? I'll have Aji buy it for you."

Qi Ning reached out to tug at Xu Yanqing's sleeve, but shook her head: "I don't know. Why don't you accompany me to choose one yourself, my husband?"

"Going out?"

Xu Yanqing was somewhat surprised; he couldn't even remember the last time he had gone out.

"Yes, you're almost fully recovered now, it's time for you to go out for a stroll. Haven't you gotten tired of visiting the Xu family's garden yet?"

“You’re right.” Xu Yanqing considered for a moment and then agreed.

So, the couple set off in a carriage early the next morning.

The two first went to the theater to watch a play before leisurely heading to the largest jewelry shop in Yangzhou.

The shopkeeper was a shrewd man. Although Xu Yanqing and Qi Ning were visiting for the first time and he had never met them before, he could tell from their clothes, the servants they brought, and the carriage they used that they were young masters and ladies from wealthy families.

The innkeeper immediately went to greet them, smiling broadly, and asked, "What would you two distinguished guests like to order?"

Qi Ning spoke directly: "Bring out all your most expensive jewelry and accessories for me to see."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Xu Yanqing.

Xu Yanqing's eyes held a slight smile, and naturally he did not stop her.

"Alright, esteemed guests, please proceed to the private seating area on the second floor!"

Seeing that Qi Ning was so arrogant and must be a rich man, the shopkeeper became even more enthusiastic.

The two were invited upstairs, and the shopkeeper quickly arranged for someone to bring out the most expensive jewelry in the shop for Qi Ning to choose from.

"Madam, these are the most expensive jewelry items in our shop. Please take your time choosing."

Qi Ning hummed in agreement, picked up one of the hairpins and examined it closely. The workmanship and materials were quite good.

Xu Yanqing observed her expression and found that Qi Ning was unusually calm when faced with these glittering pieces of jewelry, as if she was used to it.

"Not to your liking?" he asked.

No, why do you ask that?

"You don't seem very surprised."

Qi Ning thought to herself that she had seen many better pieces of jewelry before, so these were nothing special.

She casually came up with an excuse: "When I was a maid, I saw a lot of things around the young mistress."

"You've seen it too much, so you don't like it?"

"I like it! Who says I don't?"

Qi Ning whispered, "No matter how many good things I've seen before, they weren't mine. What my husband buys for me is what truly belongs to me."

Xu Yanqing lowered her eyes, a pang of heartache flashing through her heart.

That's true. Even when she was a maid, she had seen many people, but she never had any.

Now we can truly possess it.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but say, "Since we're out here, let's pick out a couple more outfits."

Qi Ning raised her eyebrows, her eyes sparkling: "Thank you, my husband. Then I won't be polite."

Just as the two were upstairs picking out jewelry, a carriage slowly pulled up in front of the shop downstairs.

A young woman stepped down from the carriage with the help of her maid.

The shopkeeper recognized the young lady and immediately stepped forward to greet her, saying, "Miss He, you've arrived. What would you like to see today?"

Miss He glanced at the shopkeeper and said softly, "Let me take a look at the jewelry."

"Oh dear, that's a bit unfortunate. Two distinguished guests just arrived and are currently upstairs choosing their jewelry."

Miss He pursed her lips, looking rather unhappy: "Then I'll go up and take a look too."

"Alright, alright," the shopkeeper quickly replied. "Please, take your time going upstairs and watch your step."

As soon as Miss He went upstairs, she saw a couple sitting in a private room on the second floor. A handsome man was gently selecting jewelry for his wife, and the two were talking intimately in hushed tones.

She paused for a moment, then couldn't help but softly call out, "Brother Yanqing."

Qi Ning heard a sweet, delicate cry.

She looked up and saw a young woman in a pink dress standing at the top of the stairs, her eyes red and gazing at Xu Yanqing with deep affection.

Xu Yanqing looked up at that direction, his expression clearly showing some surprise.

The system reminded: "Host, this is He Bingyu, the younger sister of Xu Yanqing's sister's husband's family."

It turned out to be her.

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