Quick Wear: The Cannon Fodder Male Supporting Character's Counterattack

Then he said to Ning Ning proudly, "This time we are both children of officials, but I am the legitimate child, and you are the lowly illegitimate child. I will definitely let you have a good taste of what it's like."

Several officials' sons were puzzled, "Hey, Ning Du, what are you talking about!"

"Yes, we are talking about poetic talent. What does it have to do with whether one is born legitimate or illegitimate?"

"Who says illegitimate children are lowly?"

Ning Du became excited when he heard someone say that. Just as he was about to promote it, a dark-skinned, strong young man came over and protected Ning Ning.

"Ning Du, apologize to my brother!"

"I apologized to him? Ning Wu, don't get me wrong, I'm helping you! Although you are brothers, you are the legitimate son, and you should be the one to take the limelight in such occasions. He is a bastard, and he should never surpass you. Even if he wrote the poem, he should dedicate it to you. But he took the lead alone, and clearly didn't take you, his legitimate brother, seriously. What's wrong with me teaching him a lesson for you! We are both legitimate sons, don't you understand my intention?"

Ning Wu sneered, "What do you mean by legitimate or illegitimate? I only know that he is my biological brother. We are a family, and we share the same fate. Of course I have to protect him! My brother is well-read and talented. He is different from me, a rough man who has been rolling around in the military camp. The praise he gets is well-deserved. How can he be accused of stealing my limelight?"

The official son next to him also said, "Can you treat the illegitimate children of your family as you please? This is the family tradition, this is really... Haha!"

"Brother Ning Wu is extremely brave and martial. He is a third-rank guerrilla general at a young age. Everyone in the capital praises him. Why would we need to suppress Ning Ning?"

"They have a deep brotherly love, and your attempt to sow discord is really unkind!"

"Ning Du, since you said that, then the poem you wrote last time was written by your little brother!"

Ning Du blushed, "What nonsense are you talking about! I did it, how can I use him to write poems for me!"

"Didn't you say that your half-brother should dedicate the poems he wrote to you? Oh, or maybe your brother can't write poems, so what did he do for you? Tell us about it and let us hear it!"

"You, you guys... humph, you don't know what's good for you! I won't associate with you!"

Ning Duyi threw his sleeves and was about to leave, but Ning Wu stopped him with a sullen face, "You haven't apologized to my brother yet!"

Why should I apologize to him?

It is you unreasonable people who should apologize to me!

Ning Du was reluctant, but Ning Wu stood in front of him like an iron tower, holding him tightly, anger in his eyes.

Ning Duyi, who had just been beaten, shrank his neck and said, "Never mind, I won't bother with such a vulgar ancient man."

Ning Du gritted his teeth and said to Ning Ning, "I didn't expect that your family didn't pay much attention to the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children, so I said a few nonsense. Since your family doesn't have this rule, just pretend that I didn't say anything just now. I hope Brother Ning will forgive me."

Ning Wu said sullenly, "We don't have such a bad rule in our house. Don't mention it to us in the future. Hey, can you apologize just by saying it?"

"you--"

Ning Du wanted to say that you were going too far, but when he looked around, he saw that those officials were just watching coldly, and some even looked like they were enjoying the show. He immediately backed off and bowed to Ning Ning, "I am sorry for offending you, Brother Ning. I hope you will forgive me."

"Hmph, that's pretty much it."

Ning Du's face turned red, and without saying hello to anyone, he turned around and walked away angrily.

Of course, no one tried to keep him.

"You all have the surname Ning, so why is his family tradition so bad?"

Ning Ning waved her hand and said, "We just both have the surname Ning, but we have nothing to do with each other. We are not from the same clan at all. Brother Shi, please don't misunderstand me."

"I know, I know. Alas, his family actually treated their illegitimate son harshly. How petty."

Most of the housekeepers in the capital are legitimate mothers. They are afraid of being known for mistreating their illegitimate sons, so at least on the surface they try to treat everyone equally.

As for whether any tricks are used in private, it depends on each person's ability.

But these wealthy families all care about their face, and they must not make any mistakes in public. Unlike Ning Du, he actually said it out loud, afraid that others would not know that he was suppressing his illegitimate brother. He really has no shame at all!

Ning Du was so angry that he went out and got drunk, and didn't return home until it was dark.

The servants in the mansion were waiting for him. "Oh, my young master, why did you come back just now? The master is very angry and told you to go to the study to see him no matter how late you come back!"

"What on earth is going on..."

Ning Du walked over mumbling, and heard his father scolding him from outside the door, "You beast, get in here!"

"Dad, I'm here. Why are you so angry?"

"Hmph, you still have the nerve to ask, what nonsense did you say at the poetry gathering today? Now it's all over the capital, saying that my family abused our illegitimate son, you... you are simply a karmic obstacle!"

His father's beard was about to stand on end, but Ning Du felt very aggrieved. "It's not a big deal, but it has spread all over the capital. How can they be like gossipers? The legitimate and illegitimate children are different. I was just telling the truth, but they actually made up stories to accuse me. What a bunch of bastards!"

"How dare you! Our family is one in public, and we should protect each other, just like Ning Wu protected Ning Ning today. But you actually suppressed your brother in public! You deliberately want others to know that you brothers are not getting along, so that our family can take advantage of the loophole, right!"

His father took a few more deep breaths and managed to calm down. "I've told you time and again that you should make more good friends in your social life. Why didn't you listen? Not only did you quarrel with Ning Ning, but you also offended the people present today, making them think that our family tradition is not right?"

"What's so great about Ning Ning, a bastard? Just offend him if you want. Although his father is the Minister of War, you are also the Minister of Works, so don't be afraid of them!"

"shut up!"

His father slammed the table and said, "Didn't I tell you that my family is from a poor family and has no foundation in the court? I worked hard for many years to finally climb to this position. You went out to socialize, not only did you not share my worries, but you also made enemies for me. You are such a bad son! Come on, beat him with a stick!"

"Hey, hey, don't... Dad, I'm innocent!"

Several servants came forward and wanted to pin him down and beat him again. Ning Du panicked, he couldn't keep taking the beating.

Just when there was nothing they could do, there was a light cough from outside the door, and a middle-aged lady walked in tremblingly, supported by two maids.

The noble lady looked haggard and her eyes were swollen like peaches.

Looking through the memories of this body, Ning Du knew that it was the mother of this body who had come.

No need to ask, he must have heard that his son was going to be beaten, so he came here late at night to beg for mercy.

Great, the savior is here!

He hurriedly shouted, "Mom, save me! Dad is going to beat me!"