After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 113 - 112 Liang Family Army, heed the command!

Chapter 113: Chapter 112 Liang Family Army, heed the command!

Liang Zhi directed people to tidy up inside and outside the Canglang Pavilion early in the afternoon. These tasks were trivial for the well-trained Liang family members. However, to please the fair lady, he thoughtfully brought in many flowers and plants, making the guest house in the garden opulently decorated.

Seeing that it was still early, he found some family servants of the Liang family to inquire about the engagement between Fu Zhen and Du Mingcheng.

Although he was eager to find a wife, he was not without principles. He was only willing to interact with Miss Fu because she came in with Madam Du San. Moreover, the family background of the Fu family was easy to investigate. Her grandfather, who was an Imperial Merchant, was once a well-known figure, and her uncle’s grandfather even held the noble position of Grand Tutor in the former dynasty!

With such a family background, what could possibly be worrying about associating with her?

However, her past engagement with the Du family still needed to be clarified.

As a result, the house servants quickly detailed to him the early reluctance of Du Su’s couple to arrange this marriage. Additionally, although the incident of Madam Du San being tied up wasn’t known outside, their families had heard about it and had discreetly sent people to inquire. The house servant recounted this entire story to Liang Zhi.

After hearing the story, Liang Zhi finally understood why Fu Zhen could interact calmly with Madam Du San and her son even after the engagement was off. But he was still quite surprised: "How does a young lady from a bureaucratic family have such courage?"

"That, I’m not sure. However, it makes Miss Fu seem even more remarkable, doesn’t it? I’ve also heard that because of this matter, there was a family upheaval in the Fu family. It seems Miss Fu’s father and grandmother have moved out of the Fu Residence. Some even say that the Fu Residence has changed its plaque and has become the Ning Mansion."

Liang Zhi wasn’t very interested in other people’s family matters, but he felt increasingly that Fu Zhen’s demeanor suited him well.

Because his little aunt was also decisive in her actions, saying what she meant. However, after her accident, he never saw such a thunderous woman again.

As a result, over the years, he didn’t know how to interact with women outside of his family.

Fortunately, God was kind to him and presented him with Miss Fu, who cared nothing for small details—

Even though he envied his brother for having a gentle and virtuous wife like Su Xinger, Miss Fu’s free-spirited and generous nature was also rare! At that time, among their peers, who didn’t enjoy being with his little aunt?

At that time, it seemed like everyone was under her protection, no matter how much trouble one got into, she would help clean it up. Although she would scold, it was still warm.

He knew Miss Fu wasn’t his little aunt; to expect her to meet his little aunt’s standards would be unfair.

But after hearing these tales about her, Liang Zhi just felt he could talk to her easily.

Maybe... it was his father’s spirit unwilling to see him stay single, so he sent a rare beauty to meet him?

Yes, it must be!

When Fu Zhen arrived, Liang Zhi was busy among the flowers and plants in the courtyard. That earnest involvement looked as if the place were prepared not for Fu Zhen to receive guests, but for his own promotion celebration!

Fu Zhen smiled and praised him, "General Liang is quite capable, not only is he good at escorting supplies, but he’s also skillful at tidying up the yard."

"Not at all, it’s just a small matter!" Liang Zhi beamed like a praised child.

Fu Zhen went inside and sat down, motioning for Bixi to brew tea.

Liang Zhi hurriedly said, "I’ve already prepared tea, Miss Fu, just help yourself! I’ve also left people here to await your instructions."

With that, he called over the people and said, "I won’t disturb Miss Fu’s meeting now, I’ll take my leave! If anything arises, just have those men handle it."

Fu Zhen leaned on the table, watching him calmly, "Why the rush, General Liang? Since we’ve met, why not have a cup of my tea before leaving."

As she finished speaking, Bixi served the tea.

Liang Zhi, unable to refuse such hospitality, sat down and took the tea. To his pleasant surprise, it was this spring’s excellent Pre-Rain tea, and it was actually Longjing tea, his absolute favorite; his heart felt even more at ease. Then, seeing the cup, which wasn’t made of the finest porcelain, but painted with a persimmon pattern—

He loved eating persimmons, and hence, he also liked persimmon designs. He even had several outfits in persimmon red.

He couldn’t help but glance at Fu Zhen. Earlier at the restaurant, he hadn’t dared to look closely. Now with a careful observation, he discovered her relaxed posture and the gesture of slightly curling her pinky while holding the teacup were exactly like his little aunt’s, prompting his curiosity: "Why do I feel that Miss Fu seems somewhat familiar?"

Fu Zhen replied, "General Liang, your way of initiating conversation is too clichéd."

"I’m not initiating conversation; it’s genuine."

Fu Zhen looked at him, "Has the Great General ever talked to you about the connection between your mother and your aunt?"

"No," Liang Zhi shook his head, "I only arrived at the mansion at dawn, perhaps he hasn’t had the chance to tell me yet. May I ask what this connection is?"

Fu Zhen, handing him back the tea he had set down, said, "General Liang, try this tea and see if it’s to your taste?"

Liang Zhi, eager to hear more, took a sip without a second thought.

After drinking, he immediately frowned!

"What has been added to this tea?!"

Fu Zhen sneered, "Not too stupid, you could taste it. It seems you, brat, are as thoughtless as I was back then; supposed to be taught a lesson today!"

Liang Zhi immediately rose, "Someone!"

There was an immediate commotion outside, and five or six guards burst in!

Yet at this moment, Liang Zhi collapsed!

The guards shouted "General!" then, fixing their eyes, charged towards Fu Zhen!

The speed with which they responded was impressive, Zhang Cheng, Yang Tong, and the other two of them dashed over, barely managing to stand between them and Fu Zhen!

Fu Zhen retreated, then leaped up onto the table, swiftly drawing out a silk scroll from her sleeve: "Liang Family Army, listen to my command!"

The guards, who were recklessly striking out at Zhang Cheng and the others, abruptly stopped upon hearing this command and instantly turned to look at the silk scroll!

The silk scroll itself was nothing special, but the words on it were critical!

Upon the first sight of the two lines of words, all six faces turned pale!

"This is the Tiger Ben Order left by the Great General! —Who are you?! How can you know this!"

Fu Zhen sternly shouted: "Ten years ago, when your late Great General Liang Qin was in dire straits during the battle of Qianlong Temple, he established this order, rallying the mere twelve remaining Liang Family Army to break through difficulties with resolve, and decreed that this order must never be revealed, and seeing this order is to see the Great General himself!

"Since you are General Liang’s trusted aides, among you must be those whose forefathers were among these twelve, right? Now, are you going to obey the command and discard your weapons, or disregard the master’s last wish and be willing to return to face military punishment!"