After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 100 - 099 Isn’t this marriage irrevocable?

Chapter 100: Chapter 099 Isn’t this marriage irrevocable?

When Fu Zhen had finished her pot of tea, Fu Jia returned.

"Sister." He walked over and sat down in front of Fu Zhen, his hands naturally resting on his knees, as docile as a kitten. Yet his straight spine and eyes, clear as a secluded spring, made it impossible to underestimate him.

"All settled?" Fu Zhen handed him the tea.

Fu Jia nodded, "Father, no, Fu Jun has already signed the divorce paper, and he’s gone to pack his belongings. Mother has also kept an eye on Mrs. Liu, and Fu Rou has been brought back. At dawn, we’ll send a message to the Du Family to arrange a time to pay our respects and apologize."

Fu Zhen smiled at him, "From now on, you’ll be the pillar of the household. It’s not easy work."

"I’m not afraid. As long as we’re together, that’s better than anything." Fu Jia’s face was tense, "Sis, from now on it’ll just be us three living quietly and peacefully."

Fu Zhen patted his head.

This additional little brother had truly given her a big surprise. In fact, before Fu Jia returned, the servants had already reported the situation to Fu Zhen. Summoning Fu Jia to the room was just in anticipation that Fu Jun would endlessly argue over Fu Jia’s standing, and right now, only Fu Jia could expedite the resolution of these matters.

Fu Jia might not be considered grown, but at twelve, he wasn’t all that young either. He had the right to speak for himself. Upon hearing Fu Jia clearly express his disdain and anger towards Fu Jun and Mrs. Liu’s actions, Fu Zhen advocated for him to go to the main hall and confront Fu Jun with his stance.

His performance exceeded Fu Zhen’s expectations. No father could entirely withdraw from such a direct rebuke from his own son. It can be said that Fu Jun’s eventual decision to give up the struggle and to sign the divorce paper was partially due to Fu Jia’s contribution.

"Go to your room and rest. I’ll go see mother."

After Zi Yan saw Fu Jia out, Fu Zhen went to Mrs. Fu’s room.

Mrs. Fu could now be called Mrs. Ning. She sat by the table, not yet groomed, quietly staring at the floor.

Fu Zhen called "Mother", sat beside her, and after observing her for a while, she said, "Back then, mother came to the Fu Family full of hope, but now it ends like this. It’s inevitable to feel some melancholy."

Being able to rationally handle matters doesn’t mean one shouldn’t have emotions.

In her logic, Mrs. Ning was decisive and swift, but she was still only human, with emotions and desires.

Mrs. Ning looked up at her, smiling slightly, "Have you ever seen someone carrying burdens on a long journey?"

Fu Zhen paused.

Mrs. Ning continued, "I am now that person who, after walking for over a decade, has reached the destination and unloaded all burdens. I was utterly exhausted, but finally, I achieved the wish for relief, and now I feel truly happy. Do you understand?"

Fu Zhen was silent for a moment and said, "I understand."

Betrayed by Fu Jun for over a decade, the initial hope and joy had long vanished, eroded clean by the heartless actions of the unfaithful! The Fu Family was a burden tied to Mrs. Ning’s legs, and now that she finally shed it, of course, she would feel nothing but relief and happiness!

"It’s just unfair for you all," Mrs. Ning said, "From now on, you all will only be known as children of merchants. But after careful consideration, I believe only by fully breaking free from Fu Jun and them can you truly have peace.

"I thought about living separately, not interfering with each other, reluctantly maintaining outward appearances. But in reality, it’s difficult. Firstly, I cannot trust Fu Jun. Then there’s his mother; this time she was so malicious, I absolutely won’t let her off. I must have her go to the Du Family to beg for forgiveness! This will make her hate me even more, and this will spiral into a cycle of endless entanglements. Reality proves that no matter how firm our defenses are, as long as this threat exists nearby, there will always be moments we cannot guard against.

"If we send them back to Jiangling, they would undoubtedly be unwilling, and then they might spread unfavorable rumors about us, tarnishing our reputation, which is not worth it. I’m not afraid, but you siblings still have promising futures. How could you endure such slander? Even a single blemish could be impossible to clear in the future!

"That’s why I made this decision. Zhen Er, please don’t blame me."

"If I blame you, I truly wouldn’t deserve to be your daughter!" Fu Zhen moved closer to her, "Didn’t Jia’s words make it clear enough? Someone like Fu Jun, that scum, should have been cast off long ago! I’m only genuinely happy you’ve made this decision!"

"That’s good then."

Mrs. Ning smiled, held her close, and gently patted her on the shoulder, "No matter how difficult the future might be, I will strive to protect you on this journey."

Fu Zhen also opened her arms to embrace Mrs. Ning.

The light cast over them, creating an inseparable shadow on the ground.

...

The Fu Family stayed awake all night, and the Du Family was no different.

After Du Su brought the Third Madam of the Du Family back, the people from the Great General’s Mansion and the second household came over.

Du Su was eager to narrate all the details of the incident from start to finish, but under multiple interruptions from the Third Madam’s glances and coughs, he could only conclude hastily, conveying roughly that it was a close call, then saw everyone off.

At night, lying on the bed, Du Su was still indignantly talking about how he would confront the Fu Family the next day, while the Third Madam tossed and turned several times on the bed.

Disturbed by the noise, Du Su couldn’t rest, and he asked her, "What’s wrong with you? Were you scared out of your mind? Do you want me to take you to the temple for incense tomorrow?"

"What incense are you talking about?" The Third Madam rolled her eyes at him, "I’m thinking about the marriage agreement with the Fu Family."

"What’s there to think about?" Du Su sat up with a start, "Of course, tomorrow we must finalize it, no matter what they demand—they still dare to demand anything? How dare they!"

The Third Madam also sat up, holding her ankles, pondering a while before saying, "According to you, is breaking the engagement inevitable?"

"What else?" Du Su widened his eyes, "Even after all this, it’s not called off? Are you out of your mind?"

As Du Su spoke, he placed his hand on her forehead, looking shocked.

The Third Madam swatted his hand away irritably, "I’m perfectly fine!"

Du Su asked, "Then what did you mean by that earlier?"

The Third Madam didn’t respond.

Du Su was astounded, "Why do I feel like you don’t want to break the engagement?"

"Not exactly..."

The Third Madam blurted out, then mumbled for a long time but didn’t manage to articulate anything sensible, eventually pulling up the quilt and lying back down, "Just sleep! I can’t clearly explain it to you!"

Du Su looked at her back for a good while, then also lay down, full of questions.

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