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

Chapter 147 The Vicious Dancer in a Transmigration Novel 17

In the end, Zhong Linjian did not agree to Zhu Yunxi's request to meet. He was indeed not suited to the intrigue and backstabbing of the capital, and decided to return to the border after attending the farewell banquet.

The next day.

The azure sky stretches to the horizon, eagles soar high with outstretched wings, their cries clear and resonant, and occasionally, wispy white clouds drift away on the wind.

The red ribbons, symbolizing joy, were blown into various shapes by the wind, and the guests sat in their seats, chatting and laughing, enjoying their drinks.

Since it was a farewell party for people from a foreign country, Ni Qing also received an invitation. She affectionately took Zhong Linjian's arm and walked to her seat in full view of everyone.

Zhu Yunxi was right across from them.

The emperor had not yet arrived. This was supposed to be the scene where the female supporting character was eliminated, and she and Bai Zhiwei were working together to deliver a fatal blow to the general.

However, just as she turned to assassinate the old emperor, Zhong Linjian leaped up, drew his sword to protect him, and easily thwarted their plan.

He even stabbed her when she was about to take the old emperor's life. Although it didn't hit any vital organs, it paved the way for the guards to easily subdue the assassin.

Will she and Zhong Linjian draw their swords later?

Lost in thought, Zhong Linjian felt a slight pinch on his finger. He calmly withdrew his hand, frowning slightly. "What are you thinking about?"

He disliked Ni Qing's expression; it was always unfathomable. For the first time ever, he felt a sense of powerlessness, though he didn't know where it came from.

Ni Qing snapped out of her daze and forced a smile: "It's nothing." For the first time, she began to question the part of the plot that belonged to the female supporting character. Her original intention was to be a slacker in the plot team.

But now, perhaps because of the protagonist's special soul, she has to leave each time, and it's not as easy as she imagined.

The man pursed his lips, lowered his long eyelashes, and silently took a sip of his drink.

Before long, the surrounding area gradually filled with people. Bai Zhiwei, who had been preparing for something, arrived late, almost even later than the old emperor.

The old emperor, dressed in a conspicuous bright yellow dragon robe, ascended to his high position amidst a crowd of admirers, his expression joyful, seemingly in a very good mood.

"Today, the envoys from the foreign kingdom are about to depart for home. I have also been unable to fulfill my duties as a host these days. Do you find it a bit tedious?" he asked the envoys with a smile.

The envoys exchanged glances and glances before politely speaking: "No, Your Majesty. This journey has been quite interesting, with many strange customs, and we have certainly broadened our horizons."

Compliments should be kept to a minimum.

Everyone spoke freely, and it seemed to be just an ordinary farewell banquet, with only a few people occasionally noticing the undercurrents within.

Zhu Yunxi ate her snacks casually, while secretly observing.

Sure enough, midway through the banquet, the emperor casually spoke up: "General Zhong, did you refuse my offer last time simply because you fell into a trap?"

Ni Qing raised her eyes and said, "I'm here."

He had spoken to Zhong Linjian privately last time, so many people were unaware of the matter. However, the general rarely refused His Majesty's orders, hence the uproar.

Zhong Linjian lifted his eyelids and slowly glanced at Ni Qing beside him, but said, "No, it's not that. My father and mother's death anniversaries are approaching. I just want to pay my respects to our ancestors before I set off."

The answers were impeccable, and the old emperor remained unmoved, though his hand, resting on his chair, tightened so much it turned white. He could even imagine how these ministers would berate him.

As the emperor, how could he not remember the anniversary of the death of the old general who protected the country, and even imply that Zhong Linjian was bewitched by beauty? How could this not be repulsive?

The ministers fell silent instantly.

He forced a smile: "It would be my fault in doing so." He glanced at Bai Zhiwei, and only continued after receiving the other's gaze, "My Imperial Guards are currently in dire need. I wonder if the General would be willing to lend me his military tally?"

The abacus beads struck the ministers in the face, and before Zhong Linjian could refute them, they all blushed.

"Your Majesty, you must not! The country is now at peace and prosperous. The military tally should be used only when necessary."

"I second that opinion. We need to consider this carefully at this time. The military tally has a fatal impact on the entire country. What if it falls into the wrong hands and is used by villains..."

Upon hearing this, the old emperor became displeased. He coldly said, "Used by villains? Are you talking about me?"

Minister: "You're the one who's taking this personally."

The old emperor was so confident because Bai Zhiwei told him that the military tally had been lost, which he could use to suppress Zhong Linjian.

The man at the center of the conversation seemed unmoved, simply asking indifferently, "Does His Majesty truly desire the military tally? Or someone else?"

Bai Zhiwei's expression changed.

Zhu Yunxi's eyes lit up. She hadn't misjudged him. This man was indeed quite clever. Even in the face of such a disadvantageous situation, he was still able to subtly uncover the mastermind behind it all.

Since that was the case, she forgave Zhong Linjian's previous rudeness and even wanted to offer her help: "Your Majesty, I heard a few days ago that the military tally seems to have been stolen by someone else..."

Her intention was that the military tally couldn't be given to her father, but to her surprise, the old emperor's face lit up with delight: "Oh? The general has lost the military tally?"

He couldn't possibly miss an opportunity that was offered to him.

Seeing that her father had misunderstood, Zhu Yunxi quickly intervened, "No, I just think that dancer from the Western Regions is very suspicious. Maybe she did it." She pointed to Ni Qing opposite her.

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.

This statement offended almost everyone.

What was originally a farewell banquet turned into a farce, with the foreigners being accused of stealing military tallies. How could anyone not be furious? The old emperor didn't care about this reconciliation at all; it was all just for show.

But he was also furious: "These dancers were all given to General Zhong by me. Are you implying that I appointed them?"

Zhu Yunxi realized that the more he explained, the more confused he became, and he was so frustrated that he had to speak again: "No, Father can interrogate Ni Qing properly and then you will know what I mean."

The envoy from the foreign country already looked displeased.

Ni Qing sat to one side, propping her head up with her hand in a slightly lazy manner: "Is the princess so confident because you've only heard about it?"

Zhu Yunxi sneered: "I heard? This is what Prime Minister Bai told me himself. He has the military tally. It was you who did it."

The old emperor's expression changed drastically. How could the military tally he ordered Ni Qing to steal have ended up with Prime Minister Bai? Was it intentional, or was he simply too late to inform him?

Seeing that he could no longer hide the truth, Bai Zhiwei finally spoke up: "I didn't know anything about it. Miss Ni gave it to me herself, saying it was a gift from her and that I should cherish it..."

What kind of young woman gives gifts to another man?

Ni Qing raised an eyebrow, already used to their flip-flopping.