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

Chapter 145 The Vicious Dancer in a Transmigration Novel 15

Ni Qing glanced at the servants who were approaching, then looked at Zhu Yunxi with a smile and asked, puzzled, "Is this what the princess meant by 'reminiscing'?"

Zhu Yunxi sneered: "If it weren't for this, how could the general bear to let you out? I don't know what kind of bewitching potion you gave Zhong Linjian, that he actually fell in love with you at first sight."

You must understand, he's the male protagonist of this book, and no one can be allowed to tarnish him.

Ni Qing's smile faded: "Princess, you're being so aggressive, claiming I stole the military tally. May I ask if you have any evidence?"

"Evidence? My plot is—" In her haste, she almost let slip the truth, knowing that even if she told Ni Qing, this ancient person wouldn't understand.

She abruptly stopped speaking, then gave a disdainful laugh: "I saw it with Bai Zhiwei. He said you gave it to him, and you still deny it to the death?"

The young woman smiled calmly and said, "The Fifth Princess is not yet married. When did she become so close to Prime Minister Bai? I think the Fifth Princess is confused. I have other matters to attend to. Let's talk another day."

After saying that, she turned and left, but the servant beside her was about to approach and viciously grabbed her arm.

Ni Qing nimbly dodged, then threatened expressionlessly, "I was sent by our king for friendly exchanges, representing a foreign nation. If I am injured here today, they will immediately find out, and the consequences will be more than you can bear."

She spoke calmly, yet it made people believe her. The servants exchanged glances, all hesitant and unsure of what to do.

Zhu Yunxi gritted her teeth; it seemed this minor character was even more troublesome than she had imagined.

As if sensing her gaze, Ni Qing smiled gently: "Does Your Highness still wish for me to stay?"

Zhu Yunxi stared at her coldly, and finally gave up: "You can leave, but next time, you won't be so lucky."

The other party, too lazy to listen to her harsh words, turned and left the main hall. Having arrived in a carriage prepared by the Fifth Princess, they now had to walk back.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, we could finally vaguely see the palace gate.

"Miss Ni Qing, please wait."

A familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.

The girl, who had her back to him, instantly became irritated, but quickly concealed it as she turned around. She politely bowed and asked, "Prime Minister Bai, is there something important?"

Prime Minister Bai smiled, his handsome features gleaming in the breeze. His eyes flickered slightly as he slowly asked, "Why has the young lady come to the palace?"

Ni Qing thought to herself, "Don't you know why I'm here?"

Due to her status, she still answered tactfully: "I came to the palace to talk to the princess. It's too stuffy in the general's mansion."

Bai Zhiwei smiled without saying a word, then after a moment, he waved his fan, his meaning ambiguous: "I just returned from His Majesty's place. His Majesty often mentions why you haven't visited him recently. Since we're on the way here, would you like me to take you to see him?"

Despite her glib tongue, Ni Qing had no right to refuse. She looked at him, and after a moment, smiled slowly: "Since Your Majesty cares about me, I will naturally go."

Bai Zhiwei nodded in satisfaction and led the way with his maids and servants. In his eyes, since she had already helped him obtain the military tally, they were now in the same boat.

Whether she regrets it later or not, there's no turning back now. Ni Qing won't abandon the cooperation either, since her goal is to take the old emperor's head, an outcome Bai Zhiwei is quite happy with.

There is no conflict of interest between us.

Before long, they arrived at the Imperial Garden. From afar, they could see a bright yellow figure sitting in the courtyard, surrounded by beautiful maids who were eagerly feeding him fruit.

Perhaps the gaze was too intense, for the old emperor immediately looked over, still taken aback, before reluctantly saying, "Ni Qing, you've arrived."

The girl nodded.

The old emperor glanced at the maids around him, and the next second they wisely dispersed like a tide.

"How have you been lately? Has Zhong Linjian touched you?" He stroked his beard, his expression slightly lewd, and he looked like he had ill intentions.

Ni Qing pretended not to understand and smiled shyly: "He's been much nicer to me than he was a few days ago, but he still hasn't had any physical contact with me."

The old emperor nodded and asked himself, "How are things going with what I instructed you to do?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Ni Qing felt an extremely strong gaze. Bai Zhiwei looked at her with a normal expression, but there was an inexplicable hint in his gaze.

"Your Majesty, I have not found the military tally," she said.

The Prime Minister Bai, who had been standing to one side, regained his amiable expression. Indeed, he had not misjudged him.

The old emperor, however, wasn't so happy. He couldn't sleep soundly at night without the military tally. Bai Zhiwei seized the opportunity, his eyes gleaming: "But I've heard that the general himself can't find the tally either. Your Majesty, perhaps you should take this opportunity..."

The remaining part, he didn't need to explain, but the old emperor understood.

“Perfect timing. An envoy from a foreign country came to visit earlier, saying that the person had been delivered and they were preparing to return. I was just thinking of hosting a farewell banquet, so why not take this opportunity—”

This plot point is also a turning point. On the surface, it's a farewell banquet, but in reality, it's a trap set by Zhong Linjian. His previous refusal to be sent to the border by the old emperor had already left a grudge in his heart.

Now is the perfect excuse to reclaim the military tally. This was already part of Zhong Linjian's plan; he pretended to have lost the tally, angering the emperor and causing Bai Zhiwei to become completely complacent.

Then, holding the military tally in public, he attempted to seize control of the entire Imperial Guard and stage a rebellion on the spot, with Ni Qing participating as an accomplice.

As a result, Zhong Linjian turned the tables and produced the real military tally, which made the old emperor see Bai Zhiwei's ambition and also discover Ni Qing's purpose for this trip. He directly ordered his men to take down everyone in the alien nation.

He was executed not long after.

The old emperor was over fifty years old. In his youth, he had been given countless drugs that damaged his health due to the intrigues in the palace, and he was now depleted of his resources.

Enraged by Bai Zhiwei and the alien nation, he wouldn't live long and died in resentment. Zhong Linjian, because of his meritorious service in protecting the emperor and his incorruptible character, was placed on the throne.

This is pretty much the end of the whole book.