After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 119 - 118: What’s Her Background, Really? (Second Release, Vote Request)

Chapter 119: Chapter 118: What’s Her Background, Really? (Second Release, Vote Request)

Every time Fu Zhen would get so infuriated by that brat Pei Zhan that her teeth itched, but then again, she had to thank him for not really treating her as a traitor and dealing with her with a knife.

From another perspective, when a stranger appears on the walls of the Liang Family’s house in the middle of the night and pulls out a dagger from Liang Ning’s fan box—this wasn’t a toy or powder she brought out, but a weapon!

For him to refrain from questioning her on the spot, he was quite merciful.

"So," Liang Zhi snapped back to reality and curiously asked, "Aunt, when did you become Miss Fu? When did my elder brother know you? I heard him call you Miss Fu today, and also, how did the fifth brother run into Aunt?"

"You’re asking too many questions at once."

Fu Zhen glanced at him and then took a deep breath, looking at the pine trees on the opposite hill: "This has to start from the recitation gathering hosted by the abbot of Baihe Temple some time ago..."

...

The night sky was dim and lightless, with only the lights outlining some shapes across the capital city.

Pei Zhan took advantage of the night and hurried to the Canglang Pavilion, meeting a house servant of the Liang Family at the door: "General Pei!" He also saluted the following Liang Xuan: "Young Master."

Pei Zhan stepped inside: "Where are your two masters?"

After the Liang Family tragically lost two male leaders at their prime, the young Liang Chen and Liang Zhi each became the head of their respective branches.

The house servant followed him in: "General Pei! Our master and Miss Fu are not here, they’ve gone out!"

"Gone out?" Pei Zhan stopped, "Where did they go?"

The house servant bowed: "I don’t know. The carriage drove inside, and they left by carriage. Guard Xiao and the others were with them, so I dared not say much."

Pei Zhan looked at the empty garden, momentarily unsure whether to advance or retreat.

Liang Xuan tugged at his sleeve: "Uncle, let’s go look for them! Could they have gone to watch the stars and the moon?"

Pei Zhan glanced at the dark sky and pursed his lips without speaking.

Ever since Fu Zhen first appeared, Pei Zhan felt an oddness about her.

First, a young lady from an official family would climb walls to peep—that was odd. Though she appeared frail, pale, and weak, she knew martial arts—that was the second oddity.

The third oddity was that she could naturally call out the childhood name of Liang Chen, the Great General, in a time of crisis.

Later, when she vividly recounted the bloodshed in the alley, it was almost as if she had been there, even though the case was real—that was the fourth oddity. She spoke of how mysterious the dagger was, yet days later, she truly took out the dagger to prove her words, demonstrating her influence—that was the fifth oddity.

Sixth, was the perseverance she showed carrying Madam Du San down the mountain with her petite frame and the decisiveness and ruthlessness she displayed when she broke Fu Rou’s arms and legs without a word. Her poise and experience in handling such situations were at odds with her noble identity.

Today, she asked Liang Zhi to borrow Canglang Pavilion—that was the seventh oddity!

This was the second time she had linked herself to Canglang Pavilion.

The last time, the dagger left by Liang Ning was hidden in the moat outside the garden, and she came.

This time, she came again!

Why did she need Canglang Pavilion for a meeting?

She shouldn’t be familiar with this place and wouldn’t know if it satisfies her requirements for hosting guests. She’s wealthy and has plenty of sophisticated places to host guests, so why choose here specifically?

And most importantly, Liang Zhi and she disappeared right under the noses of the Liang family’s servants!

Also, didn’t she say she borrowed this place for hosting guests?

Where are the guests?

Where are the people?

Isn’t the peculiarity evident?

Where did they go?

Tonight, there was neither moonlight, nor stars. For early April weather, it seemed rather cool.

Her intent has always been consistent; every time she appears, it’s related to the Liang family.

No, this time it’s even more direct; she actually took action against Liang Zhi, taking him away!

He’s aware of the Liang family’s integrity far too well; though Liang Zhi is flippant, he isn’t an inexperienced child. He’s a just-grade-three general of the court, capable of handling matters independently; why would he run off with a woman he’s only known for a day?

Who exactly is this Fu Zhen?

What is her background?

Pei Zhanding stood momentarily, then suddenly turned and headed towards the street!

"Uncle, where are you going!"

"I’m going to find them; let Guo Song take you back first!"

"No, I won’t!"

Liang Xuan followed closely behind.

...

The mountain wind accompanied Fu Zhen until her mouth felt dry and parched, finally explaining everything that had happened after she woke up.

Whether it was the Fu Family, sending ginseng to the Cheng Family, or that dagger, or the case.

Liang Zhi remained silent as he listened.

Until Fu Zhen signaled for Bixi to bring a teapot and tea to moisten her throat, did he finally lift his head: "So, the fire Aunt experienced wasn’t simple either."

Fu Zhen looked at him deeply across the teacup: "How do you see it?"

He furrowed his brows and analyzed: "Look, the father and son in the alley were killed by someone so ruthless, indicating they weren’t ordinary people either. Afterwards, they searched intensely for the dagger, which happened to be in Aunt’s possession.

"Moreover, after Aunt’s incident, not a word of it got out, nor was there any buzz about anyone searching for that dagger.

"In other words, after Aunt’s incident, those people completely went silent. They no longer wanted the dagger. Isn’t it because they knew that the holder of the dagger, meaning the witness to the bloody case that night, had been eliminated? Therefore, Aunt’s death is closely related to them, isn’t it?

"...Was Aunt murdered? Was it the perpetrators who killed Aunt?"

Upon analyzing to this point, Liang Zhi couldn’t help but stand up!

He was unlike Liang Chen, who had been the commander in the northwest for six whole years, whereas Liang Zhi had not; he had frequently traveled back and forth between the capital and the battlefield in those six years as a grain officer. Shortly after Liang Ning’s incident, he rushed back once and stayed for three months.

He remembers clearly, no murders happened on the streets, and nobody went missing or was searching for anything around the Liang Family or Baiyu Lane.

Because he couldn’t believe that his aunt and childhood friend, Liang Ning, was simply gone, he inquired about every detail before Liang Ning’s incident.

He only focused on whether she had any unfulfilled wishes at that time.

Liang Zhi had always felt the fire was too unexpected, given his aunt’s excellent skills, intelligence, decisiveness, and considerable experience under adversity. It wasn’t possible she couldn’t escape a burning building, yet he never thought she might have been murdered!

After all, the Dali Temple had verified in person; besides, Liang Ning, a young lady without an official position, had no reason for anyone to murder her, correct?

However, relating to the case she’s talked about, her reason for being murdered is thoroughly substantial!

Fu Zhen nodded toward the night sky: "You’re right."

Liang Zhi clenched his fists tightly: "Does Aunt remember any suspicious points, or have anything that could help us quickly find the murderer?"

Fu Zhen’s gaze deepened: "Of course, I remember. I not only remember everything, I can even directly tell you who killed me."

"...Who is it?"

"Xu Yin."

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