Quick Transmigration: The Female Supporting Character's Counterattack, A Guide to Cunning Strat

A spring banquet, peach blossoms weigh down the branches.

The Spring Banquet, also known as the Peach Blossom Banquet, is a time when families gather to enjoy the peach blossoms together.

The people of the Mu Dynasty were simple, honest, and enlightened. The requirements for women were much more relaxed than in the previous dynasty, and there were not many restrictions on the interaction between men and women.

People in Jiangcheng love peach blossoms, so peach trees are everywhere, and every spring is the season when peach blossoms are in full bloom.

Young boys and girls like to go out together, and over time, this has become a tradition.

At some point, upper-class families began to hold peach blossom banquets, which gradually evolved into a gathering of wealthy families' children, providing opportunities for eligible men and women to get to know each other and make a future match.

The banquet is usually hosted by the children of the highest-ranking person in the area, who are invited to the banquet.

In Jiangcheng, led by Liu Yunjing, the daughter of the county magistrate, the location is the Liu family manor.

The peach blossom banquet was held in the afternoon to avoid the young ladies and gentlemen having to get up too early to get ready.

The Liu Family Manor is located in the suburbs, nestled against the mountains and beside the water. There are two pavilions on either side of the stream, where men and women sit separately, and visitors can stroll along the stream at their leisure.

The distance between men and women, created by this stream, prevents them from becoming too intimate, yet allows them to see each other, adding a touch of hazy beauty to their interactions.

In her previous life, Fu Ruoyu hitched a ride with Fu Shuwan in his carriage to get there.

Because of Fu Ruoyu's haphazard guidance, the original owner's makeup and styling were mostly ruined, and all the head ornaments were given to Fu Ruoyu, causing her to lose face at the banquet.

In contrast, Fu Ruoyu appears even more elegant and refined, thanks to her presence.

In this life, Fu Ruoyu wanted to do the same thing again, but Fu Shuwan deliberately extended her lunch break, making her wait for quite a while.

Worried about missing Pei Yuning, Fu Ruoyu had no choice but to leave first. Before leaving, she instructed her maid to tell Fu Shuwan that it would be better to wear heavy makeup.

Liufu Manor

As soon as Fu Ruoyu entered the room, she attracted the attention of both men and women.

"Look at Fu Ruoyu's makeup."

"Oh my god, this is so beautiful!"

"That thing between the eyebrows is truly the finishing touch."

"She truly lives up to her reputation as a famous beauty in Jiangcheng."

"Not only is she beautiful, but she's also talented. Her piano skills are truly superb, and I can't forget her."

"If I could marry her, that would be the greatest blessing in my life, hahaha."

"It's reasonable and reasonable."

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Fu Ruoyu wore a silk dress with a white base and peach-colored embellishments.

The pink floral decoration between her eyebrows added a touch of color to her otherwise somewhat pale face.

Her days in the brothel in her previous life had given her a touch of allure as she walked, which, combined with her original "pure and simple like an autumn chrysanthemum" temperament, made her exceptionally attractive with a touch of brilliance amidst her cool demeanor. (Note 1)

Fu Ruoyu was secretly pleased, but on the surface she smiled gently, a smile that seemed to melt ice and snow and bloom like a lotus flower.

It captivated the attention of all the young men present.

She walked gently to the pavilion next to the young lady, enjoying the flattery of the crowd.

On one hand, she was looking forward to Fu Shuwan's embarrassing performance later, and on the other hand, she was secretly looking for Pei Yuning's figure.

the other side,

Fu Shuwan had prepared well in advance and had Qi Qi calculate the time so that she and Pei Yuning would arrive at the Liu residence at the same time.

In his previous life, Pei Yuning arrived late, and after arriving, he just wandered around casually before leaving.

If we couldn't meet him when he got off the car, he would definitely leave the banquet early. Without him as the main character, the show couldn't go on.

When Pei Yuning got out of the car, he saw Fu Shuwan, who had arrived at the same time, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

She wore a flowing, colorful brocade dress, exuding confidence and charisma. Her skin was as white as snow, her hair as black as ink, her eyebrows delicate and arched, and her lips as red as cinnabar. (Note 2)

At this moment, her eyes were slightly closed, with a hint of red at the corners, and she looked charming and lovely with a touch of drowsiness.

Pei Yuning felt a surge of possessiveness that he didn't want others to see, so he took a few steps to stop Fu Shuwan and cupped his hands in greeting: "Miss Fu, it's been a long time."

"What do you mean 'long time'? It's only a few days." Seeing that she had been stopped, Fu Shuwan wasn't in a hurry. She simply started chatting with Pei Yuning at the door, "Did you pass on the message for me?"

Pei Yuning was taken aback, recalling the scene of their last meeting, and smiled, "Of course, but he has been busy lately and can't get away. He will definitely come to thank me in a while."

"What's there to do? You, the head of the family, still have the leisure to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet. How could a little thief like him have so many things to do? You're not just making up an excuse, are you?"

Fu Shuwan bent down slightly and leaned closer, staring at Pei Yuning with wide eyes, as if trying to find some flaw in his expression.

"Of course not."

Pei Yuning met Fu Shuwan's bright eyes and was momentarily lost in thought. He then restrained himself and took a half step back, changing the subject, "Miss Fu, you don't seem interested in this banquet."

Fu Shuwan straightened up, reverting to her previous lazy demeanor: "It's nothing more than a group of people enjoying the scenery, drinking tea, and praising and teasing each other. The people are the same group, and the scenery is the same scenery. What's the point?"

"If that's the case, why not refuse?"

"Sigh, it's my mother's request. She said she won't let the coachman take me back until I've stayed inside for the required time." Fu Shuwan pouted. "She said I'm about to come of age and need to see if there's a young master I like."

Pei Yuning suppressed his displeasure: "When He Deng met Miss Fu that day, wasn't she hoping to find her ideal husband? Why is she unwilling to get married now?"

"That depends on the person. Those ugly, idiotic fools who just parrot others are not good enough for me."

"Then what do you think..."

"Wanwan, why aren't you going in?" Fu Ruoyu suddenly appeared, interrupting their conversation.

She stepped forward to separate the two, bowed to Pei Yuning, and said with a gentle smile, "Patriarch Pei is also here. I came out to look for Wanwan because she hadn't arrived yet, but I didn't expect you to be here as well."

Pei Yuning swallowed the words he was about to say. Sure enough, it was afternoon, and his mind wasn't clear. He almost blurted out something in a moment of impulse.

Pei Yuning suppressed the emptiness in his heart and felt a bit grateful for Fu Ruoyu's sudden interruption. His reply was naturally much gentler: "We just happened to run into each other and chatted for a bit. I'll go in first."

“Eh…” Fu Ruoyu naturally noticed the gentleness in Pei Yuning’s voice and thought that her makeup today had caught his eye. She was about to say a few more words when he had already walked away, so she had to give up.

Fu Ruoyu had been anxious to interrupt the two of them when she saw them chatting happily. Now she realized that Fu Shuwan was even more beautiful than herself.

In her haste, she said, "Wanwan, why are you dressed so plainly today? Your red dress is actually overshadowing your outfit. Let me help you put on some more clothes."

Before she could finish speaking, he wanted to drag Fu Shuwan back to the carriage to fix her makeup.

"I overslept this afternoon and I'm too lazy to draw anymore. Let's leave it at that. Sister Ruoyu, let's go inside quickly." Fu Shuwan grabbed her hand and led her inside.

Fu Ruoyu was pulled a few steps towards the door by her, worried that if she went in with her now, she would inevitably become her foil.

At this point, she didn't care about her makeup anymore. Fu Ruoyu tried to pull her hand away but couldn't. She hurriedly said, "In that case, Wanwan, you can go in first. I'll stay outside for a while and get some fresh air."

Fu Shuwan was naturally unwilling and tightened her grip: "Sister Ruoyu, are you angry with me? It's all my fault for being so sleepy after dinner that I slept a little longer than usual, which made me late and made you wait a little longer. It's understandable that you're angry. I'll stay outside with you for a while, and we'll go in when you've calmed down."

"No, why would I be angry with Wanwan? I just want to get some fresh air outside, and I'll be fine on my own."

"Sister Ruoyu must still be angry with me if she doesn't come in with me. I'll wait until she calms down," Fu Shuwan said deliberately.

In her past life, the original owner was just a foil to her, so in this life, she'll make her pay back.

"You!" Fu Ruoyu suppressed her anger and forced a smile through gritted teeth. "Fine, I'll go with you. Let's go."

"I knew Sister Ruoyu was the best to me, so let's go quickly." Fu Shuwan held Fu Ruoyu's hand tightly, not letting her stray too far from her.

Sure enough, as soon as they entered, because the two were close together and appeared at the same time, people inevitably made comparisons.

However, Fu Ruoyu's natural beauty was only 80% natural and 50% due to her makeup, so she naturally paled in comparison to Fu Shuwan's exquisite appearance.

With one wearing pink and the other red, the red one naturally had a greater impact, making Fu Shuwan even more radiant in comparison to Fu Ruoyu, the "green leaf."

"What did I say? Fu Ruoyu, that little bitch, tried to steal the spotlight with some fancy decorations, but she's still no match for Fu Shuwan."

"If you ask me, you can't compare to someone who's naturally beautiful."

"Exactly, although I don't think much of Fu Shuwan, she is really beautiful."

"When I asked her how to get that floral hairpin, she was putting on airs and acting all high and mighty. Who cares?"

"I'll have my maid think about it later; she'll definitely be able to come up with someone better than her."

"Yes."

On the other side, the young men naturally also marveled at Fu Shuwan's appearance.

"Her eyebrows were like kingfisher feathers, her skin like white snow, her waist like a sash, and her teeth like pearls. How come I have never seen such a beauty before?" (Note 3)

"Brother Lin, take a closer look. Isn't this Fu Shuwan from the Fu family?"

"It's true, I didn't expect her to be even more beautiful than Fu Ruoyu."

"If you ask me, whoever marries a beauty like Fu Shuwan is truly blessed. Although her language is a bit vulgar, just based on her face and figure, I... ah!"

Pei Yuning didn't want to pay attention to the group's foul language; even if they were discussing Fu Shuwan, it had nothing to do with him.

But then her charming image suddenly popped into his mind, and without thinking, he kicked the man to the ground, saying, "Watch your mouth."

"you,"

"Hey, don't get excited, don't get excited." The others covered his mouth and whispered, "It's Patriarch Pei."

"What Pei..." The man was about to speak when he stopped himself and obediently bowed and left.

Pei Yuning stepped out of the pavilion, wanting to find another quiet place.

As Fu Ruoyu listened to the mockery of the crowd, her resentment towards Fu Shuwan grew even stronger.

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(Note 1: “Pure and simple like the chrysanthemum in autumn” comes from Cao Xueqin’s Dream of the Red Chamber: “Beautiful as the peach blossom in spring, pure and simple like the chrysanthemum in autumn”.)

Note 2: "Her eyebrows were delicate and arched, and her lips were red as cinnabar" comes from Song Yu's "Ode to the Goddess" in the State of Chu during the Warring States period: "Her eyes were bright and clear, so beautiful and pleasing to the eye; her eyebrows were delicate and arched, and her lips were red as cinnabar."

Note 3: "Her eyebrows were like kingfisher feathers, her skin like white snow, her waist like a bound silk ribbon, and her teeth like pearls" comes from Song Yu's "The Rhapsody of Deng Tu Zi's Lust" from the Warring States period: "The daughter of the neighbor to the east, if one inch were added, she would be too tall; if one inch were subtracted, she would be too short; if powdered, she would be too white; if rouge were applied, she would be too red; her eyebrows were like kingfisher feathers, her skin like white snow; her waist like a bound silk ribbon, and her teeth like pearls; with a charming smile, she could bewitch Yangcheng and bewitch Xiachai."