After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 125 - 124 Be Careful, Aunt Might Scratch You (Second Update, Asking for Votes)

Chapter 125: Chapter 124 Be Careful, Aunt Might Scratch You (Second Update, Asking for Votes)

Mrs. Ning was looking over the shop with Manager Su when Zhang Cheng slipped in a word, and she turned her head to give instructions to Manager Su.

Zhang Cheng brought the message back to the martial arts school, and Li Yi, out of gratitude, personally saw Fu Zhen to the gate, expressing many words of thanks.

To Fu Zhen, this wasn’t a difficult task, but the old man’s changing expressions before and after the incident were intriguing. Fu Zhen couldn’t understand why he’d attract trouble from untouchable people when he was merely helping someone find someone. She wasn’t trying to pry into his business dealings, but merely wondering if after this turmoil passed, the Li household could return to a state of peace?

The old man was kind and warm-hearted. If he hadn’t generously offered her Yang Tong and Zhang Cheng last time, how could things have gone so smoothly later on? If there was any place she could lend a hand, she wouldn’t just stand by.

Mrs. Ning, now without the constraints of the inner household, acted swiftly and decisively. After noon, two middle-aged shopkeepers with rich experience, selected by Manager Su, were sent to Taishan Hall, while at the same time, Li Yi personally arrived at the Ning Family with twenty strong men, subsequently leading the two shopkeepers to Cangzhou, Huzhou, and other places to handle family affairs without further mention.

Meanwhile, Liang Zhi got up early and was immediately surrounded by Cheng Chili and others, eager for details about his encounter with Miss Fu last night.

Liang Zhi wasn’t about to let them defame Liang Ning. He immediately and righteously declared that Miss Fu was noble and chaste. Although he had some interactions with her yesterday, they both behaved circumspectly, and he wouldn’t tolerate them speaking nonsense!

Everyone was just teasing him, but seeing his serious demeanor, they immediately curbed their teasing.

Su Xinger invited them to stay for lunch.

After lunch, Liang Zhi was about to keep Cheng Chili back to remind him to be more polite when he met Fu Zhen, so as not to offend her and suffer later on.

Just then, someone from the Xu Mansion arrived, and it was none other than Xu Yin’s closest and most trusted aide, Lian Rong.

Lian Rong, like his master, smiled at everyone he met. He bowed to Liang Zhi: "My master has heard of the General’s return and has prepared a banquet to welcome him. I invite the General to grace us with your presence tonight."

With that, he pulled out an invitation.

In the past, Liang Zhi would have accepted. After all, Liang Chen had instructed him that now that the world was at peace, it would soon be the time for the civil servants to step onto the stage, and those from the families of military officials should also learn the ways of governance.

But after last night, learning the truth about Liang Ning’s murder, how could he attend the banquet of the man who killed his aunt? How could he eat his food and drink his wine?!

He didn’t take the invitation, but instead, grabbed Cheng Chili by the shoulder: "It’s really kind of Vice Minister Xu to invite me, but unfortunately, young General Cheng has already extended an invitation to me, so I really must apologize!"

Cheng Chili looked confused, just opened his mouth, and Liang Zhi covered it right away, so he didn’t get a chance to speak.

Lian Rong looked at them both in surprise: "What an unfortunate coincidence. My master originally wanted to host the banquet last night, but the General was unexpectedly not at home..."

"Please return and thank your Assistant Minister on my behalf, just say his kind intentions have been understood by me!"

Liang Zhi tugged the corner of his mouth, gently but firmly ushering him to leave.

Lian Rong paused briefly, then smiled slightly and took his leave.

As soon as he left the threshold, Cheng Chili immediately started shouting: "When did I invite you for a meal again? Wasn’t yesterday’s lunch a shared expense? How many more meals are you planning to eat from me?"

Liang Zhi gave him a sideways glance: "Look at yourself! Let me ask, do you remember my little aunt?"

"Isn’t that obvious? I can forget anyone but her! But what does that have to do with you scamming a meal out of me?"

"Fool, you’ll understand later!" Liang Zhi slung his arm over his shoulder again, "When you see this Vice Minister Xu in the future, don’t just go up to him without reason! Now that he’s someone else’s man, if my aunt finds out, she’ll scratch you!"

After lunch, Fu Zhen sneezed three times in a row. She hadn’t decided which of the cold remedies offered by Ziyan to take when Bixi rushed in!

"Miss, that young General Liang is here again!"

Last night, she had followed Fu Zhen closely, observing the whole affair. Although she didn’t know what was said, she was defenseless against the young General Liang she’d never met, and given their late night secret conversation, it was clear that he was significant to Fu Zhen. How could she not rush to report?!

Fu Zhen hadn’t expected him to seek her out so quickly. Putting down the medicine, she walked out.

Liang Zhi parked a large carriage outside the side gate. When the door opened, he waved to her from afar.

Fu Zhen climbed into the carriage and noticed it looked familiar.

Liang Zhi said, "Looks familiar, doesn’t it? This is the very carriage you used to ride! It’s been unused in the aside courtyard. I had it cleaned up today, just waiting for your return home so you can use it again!"

Fu Zhen touched the carriage wall, puzzled as she looked at him: "Did you come specially to show me this? You’ve just returned to the capital. Have you settled your assignments? Reported to the Ministry of War? How do you have time to show off to me?"

"It’s all arranged with the Ministry of War, I’ll go tomorrow! The assignments were handed over yesterday morning, no need to wait until now. If I wasn’t here, I’d be at Xu the traitor’s banquet, so it’s not a busy day!"

"Xu the traitor’s banquet?" Fu Zhen took the large packet of various pastries he handed her, and asked in confusion: "Why didn’t you go?"

Liang Zhi gritted his teeth and hummed coldly: "I now wish to flay him, pull his tendons, and gnaw his bones, how could I attend his banquet and let him display a false sense of sentiment?"

"What are you thinking?" Fu Zhen sat up straight, "Are you afraid he won’t notice you’re wary of him? You suddenly choosing not to go will surely raise his suspicions?"

Liang Zhi was taken aback: "So you mean I should cooperate in playing this charade with him? I can’t do that! Hearing his name already makes me want to kill him!"

"You have to, even if you can’t!" Fu Zhen tugged his ear, "If you want to avenge me, the first step is to learn to get along with him just like before! Don’t let him see through you! Don’t forget how I died. If you don’t develop some trickery starting now, he’ll toy with you too!"

Liang Zhi winced from the ear pulling: "But I already refused him using Li Er as the excuse, what now? I couldn’t possibly change my mind now and decide to go, could I?"

Darn it, didn’t she say this body had been weak for years and lacked strength? Why does it still hurt so much when she pulls ears?

"You have to go!" Fu Zhen released her grip, glancing at him sidelong, "He’s clever as a fox. If you don’t promptly correct your behavior, he’ll definitely get suspicious!

"Even if you and Li Er have to book a table at West Lake Building and invite him to a banquet, this meal must be eaten!"