After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 121 - 120: Whose Soul Did She Swap With?!

Chapter 121: Chapter 120: Whose Soul Did She Swap With?!

Midnight arrived.

The distant Sanskrit chants gradually faded away.

Fu Zhen sat on the stone steps of the ruins, pouring the last cup of tea from the teapot into her throat. She let out a sigh: "That’s how it was, I was burned to death. What happened after, I also heard about it, you should be clearer than I am."

Liang Zhi sat beside her, the dirt in front of him had been beaten into a big pit.

"That beast no better than a pig or dog, I will personally skin him and pull out his tendons!"

The young man’s low growl resembled a lion’s roar, turning into waves by the mountain wind.

"That’s what I thought at first too," Fu Zhen gazed at the dark night sky, "When I was submerged in that boundless darkness, it was the only thought in my mind. But now, I don’t think so anymore. Because I’ve calmed down from the hatred, although Xu Yin killing me was indeed despicable, would merely killing him retrieve all the losses?"

Liang Zhi turned his head: "Aunt, do you have other thoughts?"

"I think just killing him isn’t enough. If it were just to kill him, with my own power, it’s not entirely impossible. But after all these six years, he has worked hard to establish his influence, entangling himself deeply in both the court and the common people. Only aiming to kill him not only would bring many future troubles, but most importantly, it wouldn’t quench the hatred."

Liang Zhi pondered: "That’s right. He enjoyed so many benefits provided by our Liang Family and Aunt, and then he harmed Aunt to death, yet still exploits the Liang Family and you. If we merely want his life, wouldn’t that be too easy on him! We should let him fall from grace just as splendidly as he has risen! Whatever he gained, let him lose it all again!"

"Step by step, we must proceed," Fu Zhen inhaled deeply, "You should know, I can’t accuse him directly as Liang Ning. First, we must solve the Baiyu Lane case. Without cracking this case, we can’t tear off his mask. Moreover, how he made agreements with the owner of the dagger also cannot be revealed.

"I was in a rush to meet you, naturally hoping you could push Chen Er and Zhan Er to solve the case faster, and also needing you to guard against that schemer Xu for the Liang Family. He’s still plotting against the Liang Family, if I didn’t reveal these things, the Liang Family would never anticipate his malicious intentions."

"I understand." Liang Zhi nodded, "I will tell everything to my eldest brother once I get back!"

"No need to rush." Fu Zhen said, "Chen Er was swayed by Pei Zhan, and now he might still be on guard against me. If you push too hard, it might sabotage everything."

Liang Zhi tugged at her sleeve: "But I really wish for you to return home! Mother and Aunt, and Sister-in-law would be overjoyed!"

"Let it go naturally."

Fu Zhen, of course, understood, but what’s most urgent now isn’t whether she returns to the Liang Family, but the safety of the Liang Family. "Now you must shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Liang Family against Xu’s treachery. Be watchful in everything. Also, find a way to make everyone at home vigilant against him, even if it means raising suspicions."

Liang Zhi thought deeply and nodded: "This matter is indeed urgent."

After saying this, he added: "And what about you, Aunt? Are you still staying with the Ning Family?"

Fu Zhen looked at him: "Mrs. Ning is actually my birth mother now. I’m not only Liang Ning but also Fu Zhen, carrying dual responsibilities. Besides, Mrs. Ning was also an eyewitness to the bloodshed that night, and as the only living witness now, even from this standpoint, I must protect her."

Liang Zhi was moved: "Aunt, you are an exemplar of utmost benevolence and righteousness."

Fu Zhen smiled, patting his shoulder: "You also have become a man of responsibility, you must protect the Liang Family well."

Family is what matters most; now for her, having both the Liang and Ning families safe and sound is better than anything.

The night breeze tousled Liang Zhi’s hair, Fu Zhen gently smoothed it: "It’s getting late, go back. You go first."

...

The mountain wind swept across, caressing the grass and trees like a gentle breeze, yet within the human heart, it became surging waves.

Pei Zhan stood by the turtle pond, gazing at the two figures amidst the wild grass, his hands hanging at his sides unconsciously clenched into fists.

The most unbelievable thing to become true.

And the most unexpected of all, was that after searching through the night without finding them, Liang Zhi and Fu Zhen were actually here!

He had known Liang Zhi for many years, so naturally, he wouldn’t mistake him.

Even though he wasn’t that familiar with the figure beside him, it was needless to say who she was.

Pei Zhan’s hands clenched into fists.

He strode across the small bridge!

He wanted to ask Fu Zhen what her intentions were?

Why did she lure Liang Zhi out at such a late hour?

Six years ago when the dreadful news reached his ears at the northwest, he had sworn that he would replace her in continuing to protect the Liang Family!

Yet no matter how guarded he was, she still hadn’t stopped her thoughts regarding the Liang Family!

He had to expose her!

He needed to drive her out...

Drive her?

Seeing her walking so naturally as if wanting on her own turf, where all rumors and mysteries were nothing to her, Fu Zhen—the moment Pei Zhan was about to reach the few wandering guards in the night, he halted.

This is the place where that person leaped from life to death.

It’s the mysterious spot infamous for haunts and apparitions.

While Liang Zhi’s presence here wasn’t too strange, why was she here too?!

Her identity was merely the daughter of a low-ranked official household, but since knowing her, all her words and actions did not fit her identity!

And tonight, she was bizarre to such an extent!

"Do you believe that after death, a soul could be reborn?"

"If I say I have already undergone soul swapping, would you believe me?..."

These words, easily overlooked before, suddenly arose from the depths of his mind!

His throat tightened, cold sweat beaded down from his spine, to his forehead!

Soul swapping?

Whose soul did she swap?

Being mysterious isn’t crucial, what’s critical is why her behaviors and manners oddly resemble that person?

Who exactly was Fu Zhen tonight?!

His heart surged with a gigantic wave. He wished to lift his foot again, but no matter what, he couldn’t. Instead, he retreated a few steps!

"...Old Five?"

Liang Zhi crossed the little stone bridge: "Why are you here?"

Pei Zhan looked at him, then at the distant figure behind him, awkwardly speaking: "Just arrived."

After a pause, he softly supplied an excuse: "Shaoyang and I are investigating a case, we just happened to have some progress today, so I came to find Master Cheng Kong, planning to ask for more clues."

"Coming so late to ask?" Liang Zhi was quite taken aback. "Moreover, how did you come to find Master Cheng Kong here? No one lives around this whole area!"

Pei Zhan didn’t know how to respond. Evasively, he replied: "I’ve already arranged to meet him; I should head that way."

After saying so, he turned and strode onto the veranda leading to the main hall.

He walked with such speed, fearing that any slower, the rapidly beating heart might directly leap out from his chest! (Second update, seeking votes)

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