Quick Transmigration: The Villainous Female Supporting Character Became the Male Lead's Beloved

With so many carriages coming and going, and so much noise and commotion, even Father might not notice the inconspicuous young man in black.

A while ago, the General's Mansion trained a group of highly skilled elite guards who helped His Majesty to go south and wipe out five bandit dens, making great contributions.

General He was busy celebrating his triumph, grinning from ear to ear, and didn't even notice the Ni family's carriage passing by behind him.

He Yingyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, once inside the capital, the two families still had to exchange pleasantries.

The guards, dressed in uniform, stood with their heads held high, their gazes cold and resolute, long swords at their waists, exuding an imposing aura.

Their synchronized steps added a touch of solemnity.

Ni Qing leaned lazily against the carriage, and even though her movements were casual, she showed no signs of being listless.

On the contrary, Zhuzhu was a little lost when she first sat in the master's private carriage. She put her hands on her knees and sat up straight.

Even when Miss Lian occasionally lifts the curtain, she leans back, fearing that someone with ulterior motives might see her and gossip, causing controversy.

Bai Guanqing, on the contrary, was not so reserved. He didn't look like a secret guard, but rather like a noble royal scion, with elegant manners.

He peeked through the gap in the curtain and saw General He.

Perhaps because he hadn't seen his benefactor for a long time, he seemed a little lost in thought, his long, straight eyelashes drooping, obscuring the emotions in his eyes, which were unreadable.

Ni Qing seemed lost in thought, a slight smile playing on her lips as she asked in a flat tone, "What? How does it feel to see your former owner?"

The moment the words "former owner" were uttered, the young man frowned. Because he disliked talking, he didn't bother to respond.

Ni Qing hadn't expected him to say anything anyway. She turned her head and looked at the scenery outside the Forbidden City with great interest. Everyone's carriage curtains were completely covered.

As the towering city walls drew closer, she began to feel the oppressive atmosphere emanating from the palace.

Before long, they arrived at the palace.

The emperor, dressed in a dragon robe, stood upright and exuded majesty. The five-clawed golden dragon was embroidered so vividly that it harmonized with the bright yellow walls. His eyes held a smile, but it did not reach his eyes.

Not angry.

Other guests from afar took their seats, and the ministers went from house to house exchanging pleasantries. Everyone tacitly understood the purpose of the banquet.

"Your subject, Su Taoyu, pays her respects to Your Majesty."

"Your subject, Liu Yuefeng, pays her respects to Your Majesty."

Daughters from various families came to pay their respects to His Majesty in an endless stream, each one radiant with smiles and possessing outstanding temperament; all were exquisite beauties.

His Majesty nodded absentmindedly, while his personal eunuch introduced each item one by one on Xuan paper.

If such a scene were to catch the eye of a high-ranking official or even His Majesty and be taken into the palace, it would be considered a great stroke of luck in one's life.

The young woman blushed shyly, her eyes brimming with tears, looking utterly captivating. The intense gazes around her swept over her, their intentions unmistakable.

"Your subject, He Yingyue, pays her respects to Your Majesty."

With the help of her maid, He Yingyue slowly performed the proper etiquette of a well-bred young lady. She was outstanding in appearance, standing out among the other girls from modest families, and her beauty was flamboyant.

In addition, her father was a powerful and influential general, so the men looked at her with more fervor and admiration.

The most beautiful woman in the capital.

Well deserved.

General He and his wife looked satisfied. On occasions like this, they either showed off their achievements or their children, and either way, it was their family's forte.

Even the Emperor rarely showed a hint of admiration: "As expected of the daughter of the Great General, she is undoubtedly the most beautiful woman in the capital."

What was originally just a name used by the common people for their own amusement has now been confirmed by the emperor's own words.

He Yingyue lowered her eyes, her delicate features neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Majesty flatters me. I am just one of the people of the world, no different from others."

The emperor was delighted with the tactful reply and said, "Reward him."

The eunuch beside him quickly replied, "Yes, sir."

The remaining young ladies from the beginning looked at each other in bewilderment.

After admiring He Yingyue, are there any other ladies who haven't appeared yet?

The eunuch looked troubled and hesitated about the next name. Why bring that infamous vixen along on this occasion?

"Next up is Ni Qing, the legitimate daughter of the Ni family."

He Yingyue is very famous, and Ni Qing is equally famous, even more so than the former.

Upon hearing this, the high-ranking officials and nobles murmured snickers, their sarcastic remarks unmistakable. The envoys from other countries, however, were bewildered.

The Emperor gave a lazy "hmm," then lowered his eyelids again. He had never met this young lady from the Ni family before, and now was the perfect opportunity to see what kind of person she was.