After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 105 - 104 Do You Like Her? (Second update, please vote)

Chapter 105: Chapter 104 Do You Like Her? (Second update, please vote)

Pei Zhan didn’t speak for a moment after listening.

Just when Fu Zhen thought she had hit the nail on the head and was about to receive a wave of kind words, he suddenly let out a cold laugh, his words carrying a hint of chill: "Say no more, finding a good-looking partner is indeed something she could manage."

After a pause, he added, "With her nature, she might not even need to wait for reincarnation; she might’ve already eyed some handsome ghost down in hell!"

Fu Zhen almost spat out her tea.

She stared blankly at this unfortunate child: "She’s dead; finding a companion to spend eternity with isn’t breaking any heavenly laws. So, is this friend of yours a man or a woman?"

How much resentment does he hold? Why care if the person is beautiful or a beautiful ghost?

This guy was always petty-minded since childhood!

He’s being way too nosy!

Yet Fu Zhen truly didn’t expect that stone-hearted Pei Zhan would one day develop feelings for someone. It was as shocking as discovering a thousand-year-old rock is actually a living creature.

Her gossip-loving heart couldn’t resist, so she leaned over the desk and asked, "Are you concerned about him, or is it resentment you feel?"

Her sharp intuition suggested that this could be breaking news! She was sure not many people in the General’s circle were aware of this!

If the person is a woman, it’s sensational news.

Of course, if it’s a man, it’d be doubly sensational!

"Why would I care about her? She doesn’t care about me, so naturally, I won’t care about her either." Pei Zhan’s gaze was fixed ahead, a tone of resentment stronger than before.

Fu Zhen didn’t quite understand: "Then why keep thinking about her?"

Earlier, he was inquiring about the gods and Buddhas—wasn’t it to pay respects? He asked so earnestly, as if he was really going to set up an altar and kneel for three days straight.

Pei Zhan didn’t speak. After a while, he turned back to look at her and said, "Do you women all like good-looking men?"

Fu Zhen was taken aback. "Honestly speaking, if not good looks, what, ugly ones? People don’t make life difficult for themselves like that. Of course, the most important thing is the person’s character!"

When she got to here, a burst of realization exploded in her mind, and she blurted out, "The person you’re thinking of—is a woman?"

Pei Zhan lowered his eyes, his gaze shifting to the street.

"What difference does it make if it’s a man or a woman? Doesn’t Buddha say all beings are without form? As long as it’s that person, no matter what form they take in the world—man or woman, tall or short, old or young, beautiful or ugly—it should make no difference. A person’s soul is what’s precious as gold or jade."

Fu Zhen was silent for a long time.

—See, he confessed it; he admitted that the person he talked about is a woman!

Not only is he thinking of a woman, but Pei, known for his merciless and fierce reputation in the northwest, is actually pining for a dead woman. Isn’t that just—hard to believe?

If Fu Zhen remembered correctly, his son was already grown enough to sneak around Baihe Temple at night and even catch some brawlers to help him fight!

Did he remember that he has a wife?

Seeing as the chubby kid didn’t get along with the Xu family, Fu Zhen couldn’t help but say something fair: "General Pei, since that woman doesn’t care about you, why can’t you let go?

"If you really care about her and want what’s best for her, you should let this affection end and let her move on.

"With such a lovely son, you must have an equally lovable and respected wife; you should cherish those around you."

Pei Zhan glanced at her, "I’m not married."

"What?" Fu Zhen was momentarily stunned.

Pei Zhan withdrew his gaze, "That chubby kid isn’t my son."

Fu Zhen was dumbfounded, "Then who is he?"

Pei Zhan took a sip of tea, "From the Liang Family."

The Liang Family!

So he’s Liang Chen’s son, Liang Xuan?!

So all along, the one recruiting her for a brawl is her grandnephew? The little brat who used to pester her every night to put him to sleep?!...

Fu Zhen held her breath.

"Why are you so surprised?" Pei Zhan was genuinely curious. Just a moment ago she was chattering away, but now that she knows the fat kid is from the Liang Family, she’s this shocked?

Fu Zhen cleared her throat and rubbed her stiff face.

After regathering her thoughts, she stared absentmindedly at Pei Zhan—what was it that he just said?

Oh, he said he wasn’t married.

Ah, he’s already twenty and still unmarried!

The saying "three years old is old enough to see" is right; he was unlikable as a kid, and still unlikable as an adult. He finally took a liking to a girl, and it’s unrequited... On top of that, the person is no longer alive!

Forget it, given how pitiful he is, Fu Zhen decided not to add insult to injury: "Anyway, since the person has passed away, General, you might as well let it go. If you say she didn’t care about you, then clearly she had no vision and isn’t worth it."

There are plenty of short-sighted people in this world; she herself is one. Why hang oneself on a single tree!

Pei Zhan nodded, seemingly thoughtful: "After all this talk, you finally said something right. She really had no vision. A man who couldn’t even flip two soldiers over, who struggled to protect her in times of trouble, only ever smiling at everyone—what charm did he have?"

Fu Zhen leaned in closer, "Seems like the General did like that woman?"

"Didn’t like her."

"Then what was that whole speech about just now?"

Pei Zhan glanced at her, "Weren’t you the one asking over and over?"

Fu Zhen was speechless.

Pei Zhan put down his teacup and stood up, "I’m leaving." He glanced at her again, "Next time, don’t ask anymore."

After saying that, he left the tea stand without any hesitation!

Fu Zhen watched him disappear at the street’s end before withdrawing her gaze—

Time really is a mountain; after so many years in between, she couldn’t understand this kid at all!

...

Pei Zhan rode his horse slowly down the street, his mind wandering aimlessly.

It’s all that girl’s fault, blabbering about soul swapping and whatnot, as if she hadn’t heard these weird terms somewhere, making him spill so much.

Haven’t these years been enough with all those incense offerings in secret? All the kneeling before the Bodhisattva?

If praying to gods and Buddhas worked, that person should have long appeared, lively and in front of him.

"General, this isn’t the road to the military camp."

Guo Song pulled his horse beside him as a reminder.

Pei Zhan looked up, realizing he was already by the city gate, barely far from Baihe Temple once leaving the city.

Baihe Temple... people did say the deities there were quite effective.

"Ming Zhi?"

Pei Zhan was deep in thought when a greeting could be heard nearby.

He turned to the side and saw Xu Yin looking at him with a smile from the window of a luxurious carriage, his eyes filled with surprise.

"What a coincidence?" Xu Yin alighted from the carriage, "Didn’t expect to meet you here."

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