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

Chapter 236 The Infamous Young Lady 24

General He frowned, a hint of surprise in his eyes. His gaze was piercing as he stared intently at the subordinate who should have been under his command, his anger instantly ignited.

His face darkened. He couldn't understand why the bodyguard he had placed beside his daughter was in someone else's residence.

He recalled what He Yingyue had said not long ago and suddenly realized what was going on. He had wondered why she was being so secretive about Bai Guanqing.

He Yingyue keenly sensed the change in her father's emotions, and a sense of unease immediately welled up in her heart. She secretly glanced at her father, her palms sweating, as if she could hear her own guilty heart pounding.

A cold snort came from the father beside him.

He Yingyue: "It's over."

He knew that staring at someone for too long would attract attention, so he lowered his head. In front of everyone, he couldn't bring himself to ask for his person back.

We can only wait for the right opportunity.

Ni Qing got up very early and was sitting among the group of women, feeling drowsy. She noticed the other person's probing gaze but remained calm.

A meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

In fact, it wasn't just his gaze; malicious eyes from all directions were also circling around her.

As the banquet was about to officially begin, she slowly stood up from a secluded corner, lifting the somewhat cumbersome hem of her dress.

Zhu Zhu and Bai Guanqing's eyebrows and eyes twitched slightly.

"Miss, where are we going?" Gu Caiyun glanced at her, and Zhuzhu lowered her eyes and whispered.

"To use the restroom," Ni Qing said calmly.

This was the most elegant word she could muster, to avoid giving anyone with ulterior motives a reason to make a fuss.

In order to lure General He out, she added, "I can go alone; there's no need for you to come along."

Zhuzhu stopped what she was doing: "Okay."

She was a little confused; Ni Qing's few visits to the palace were hardly enough for her to find the toilet.

Bai Guanqing glanced at her departing figure with a thoughtful expression.

Ni Qing came out just to get some fresh air, and if she was lucky, she would go to the toilet. Normal people would get tired or annoyed sitting in a crowd with so many people staring at them.

As expected, as soon as she left, many people also made excuses to leave one after another.

The palace was lush with foliage and blooming with flowers, and birds occasionally stopped and frolicked along the cobblestone paths.

The palace maids lined up and carried delicacies as they passed by. Even the lowest-ranking palace maids were dressed better than ordinary people outside.

"Wait a minute."

A spoiled female voice came from behind.

Ni Qing paid no attention to what was happening outside the window, and her steps did not falter at all.

"Didn't you hear me call you to stop? Ni Qing!" This time, she was called by her full name, so Ni Qing had no choice but to pretend she hadn't heard.

"Crazy! I'm not the female lead, why are you bothering me!" the girl in white cursed inwardly.

She maintained a slight smile, turned around, and asked in surprise, "Were you calling me?"

Behind her, several women from official families, heavily made up, huddled together, their eyes filled with mockery, sweeping her over with disdain from head to toe.

Ni Qing couldn't help but imagine the eyes of those bullies in school.

She vaguely remembered the woman in the lead; her name seemed to be Su Taoyu.

"Is there another person named Ni Qing here?" She rolled her eyes.

The girl didn't intend to respond, and simply asked, "Is there something you need?"

It's nothing, I just came to pick a fight.

Su Taoyu saw that she was dressed so plainly and must be an unfavored young lady. She had only heard of her name but had never seen her in person. She thought she was a brainless, plain-looking good-for-nothing.

She glanced at the girl's face, which was deathly pale, yet it was clear at a glance that she hadn't applied any powder.

His appearance is quite nice, though.

"We sisters have always heard of your reputation, elder sister, and now we'd like to see it for ourselves. Does your tone suggest you're unwilling?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she covered her face and chuckled softly.

Ni Qing tilted her head and said directly, "Oh, I don't want to."

The daughters of officials: "..." How could this lady be so vulgar, speaking so bluntly and without thinking, not even giving face?