Quick Transmigration: Don't Let an Honest Man Become a Villainous Supporting Female Character

Finally, Lunar New Year's Eve arrived.

The palace was filled with large red lanterns, their flames flickering gently in the breeze. The snow on the ground had been swept clean, and the air was filled with the aroma of meat and wine. Laughter and cheerful voices echoed throughout the palace as the imperial concubines' palanquins passed by incessantly.

To save face for the royal family, the Imperial Clan Court still sent Xiao Yanchen a prince's banquet, which included assorted braised meat and some pickled meat.

Xiao Yanchen didn't eat. He was wearing clean old clothes and looked around anxiously at the door.

He was waiting for Xiao Xizi to take him to see the fireworks.

The other palaces were brightly lit, with red lanterns adorning their entrances, but the entrance to Ruhui Palace was very dark, a stark contrast to the festive atmosphere inside the palace.

Xiao Yanchen stood at the door, his palms sweating profusely. Finally, he saw that familiar figure.

Ji Chaoxi was wearing a new dress specially made by the Imperial Household Department, with rabbit fur trim around the cuffs and collar. She had run over, and her cheeks were burning red.

"The Seventh Prince!"

Ji Chaoxi ran up to him, panting.

Xiao Yanchen stared at her blankly, not reacting for a moment.

"Xiao Xizi..."

The next second, he was pulled away by Ji Chaoxi.

"Let's hurry, the arrow tower is quite far from here!"

Ji Chaoxi's tone was full of excitement.

Xiao Yanchen held her hand tightly and followed behind her. The two of them dodged the squads of guards carrying lanterns and ran towards the long-abandoned arrow tower.

The palace banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony had now reached its climax.

The palace lanterns, shaped like ram's horns, illuminated the main hall as if it were daytime. The banquet tables were laden with all kinds of delicacies, and music filled every corner of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The Imperial Concubine was dressed in her finest attire today, more beautiful than a peony, and kept offering the Emperor a toast in a soft, sweet voice. She glanced disdainfully at the other concubines.

There were so many beauties in the harem, but she was the only one sitting next to the emperor.

The imperial concubine approached the emperor with a charming smile: "Your Majesty, please try these grapes. They are so sweet they touch my heart."

Her gaze met that of the Consort Xian below, and she raised an eyebrow.

The officials below were beaming, their eyes practically closed with laughter. The moment the emperor looked up, a torrent of flattery poured forth.

"His Majesty's good health is a blessing for the people!"

"This year will surely be a bumper harvest!"

In the center of the hall, dozens of dancers dressed in thin gauze danced continuously. As they twirled, their red sleeves filled the air like blooming red peonies in the hall.

In the darkness, the sound of their footsteps on the snow grew more and more rapid, and all they could hear was the whistling of the wind.

The two were exhausted and out of breath, but their footsteps never stopped. Just as they were about to see the arrow tower, a sharp sound suddenly came from the horizon.

"call out!"

"boom--"

This is a signal from the Imperial Household Department.

"Run!"

Upon hearing the sound, Ji Chaoxi pulled Xiao Yanchen and quickened her pace, causing Xiao Yanchen to lean forward.

Xiao Yanchen's gaze began to waver. He stared blankly at Ji Chaoxi in front of him. A thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead, her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were full of excitement.

The two finally reached the top of the arrow tower. Ji Chaoxi and Xiao Yanchen, as if exhausted, sat down in the weeds, panting heavily.

"I almost couldn't climb up..." Ji Chaoxi was exhausted and tore a hole in her clothes.

Xiao Yanchen sat down next to her, his throat burning with pain. He tilted his head and looked at Ji Chaoxi, his eyes wet, and kept smiling at her.

Just then, with a muffled clap of thunder, several fireworks simultaneously launched into the sky.

"Bang—bang—"

Huge fireworks exploded in the sky, illuminating the entire palace as if it were daytime. Silver rain fell like a waterfall, and the bricks of the arrow tower were illuminated by the fireworks in different colors. Countless stardust trailed long tails as they fell into the red walls.

Ji Chaoxi looked up at the fireworks in the sky. Her eyes were bright, and the tiny lights kept dancing on her hair, making half of her rosy face bright and half dark.

She cupped her hands around her mouth like megaphones and shouted towards the brightly lit sky, "Happy New Year's Eve!"

Xiao Yanchen had never heard this expression before, but he knew what she meant.

Looking into Ji Chaoxi's bright eyes, he blushed and couldn't help but imitate her, shouting, "Happy New Year's Eve!"

Xiao Yanchen looked at the fireworks in the sky, and then couldn't help but look at Ji Chaoxi next to him. He thought she was much prettier than the fireworks.

"Thump—smack!"

The fireworks were deafening, and the wind was very strong.

The two sat on the arrow tower, eating peach blossom pastries while watching the fireworks. Finally, when their stomachs were rumbling, they came down from the arrow tower.

The fireworks in the sky continued to explode, and on the way back, all the noise gradually faded away.

Xiao Yanchen carried Ji Chaoxi on his back, step by step, on the snow. The wind howled against his face, his eyes were full of joy, and his face was flushed.

He listened intently to the sound of breathing beside him, his heart pounding. His voice was barely audible: "Xiao Xizi, can we watch fireworks together next year...?"

After Xiao Yanchen finished speaking, he held his breath and waited for Ji Chaoxi's reply, feeling extremely nervous.

The head that was lying on his back moved, and Ji Chaoxi's voice had a heavy nasal tone: "Sure."

Upon hearing Ji Chaoxi's reply, Xiao Yanchen pursed his lips, his eyes shining brightly. He bounced her up a little, quickening his pace.

He not only wants to watch fireworks with Xiao Xizi next year, but he wants to watch fireworks with Xiao Xizi every year thereafter.

In the deep blue sky, golden streaks of light exploded in the distance, stretching the two figures' shadows longer and longer.