After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 129 - 128: Do You Really Want to Repay Me?

Chapter 129: Chapter 128: Do You Really Want to Repay Me?

Pei Zhan, however, showed a demeanor as if he didn’t care about Liang Chen’s life or death.

His eyes sparkled with mischief, "If you’re afraid your wife might misunderstand, you can bring her along. Even the elder aunts, Brother Xuan, your whole family, and those loyal old servants and old guards of yours, bringing them all out wouldn’t be a problem!"

Liang Chen widened his eyes at him, "Are you seriously out of your mind?"

Where was the ever-calm and composed young General Pei, who was always as steady as a mountain despite his young age?

This mischievous young lad in front of him—

Liang Chen’s trembling hand patted Pei Zhan’s shoulder, "Old Five, take my advice, with that girl from the Grand Tutor’s family—if it can work out, let it work out! You’re both single, and you’ve known Ying since childhood, you’re like childhood sweethearts; it would be a nice story if you could get married!..."

"You’re already twenty! By the time I was your age, Brother Xuan was already crawling all over the place! In the past, it was understandable, you were busy with battles and had no time for personal matters, but now it’s been nearly half a year since the war ended. You need to hurry up! If you want to arrange a match, just say the word, even in the middle of the night, and I’ll crawl out of bed to help you out!"

Being single for too long can make a person a bit abnormal, right?

Who’s supposed to tolerate such madness!

Pei Zhan sneered, "Are you done yet?"

"I’m serious..."

"I think you’re seriously considering a career change to matchmaker!"

Pei Zhan gave him a sideways glance and walked away.

...

Last night, after returning from Baihe Temple, Pei Zhan hadn’t slept a wink.

All day until now, he only maintained some semblance of clarity during the visit from the Grand Preceptor Gu.

The scene he saw at Baihe Temple, combined with Cheng Kong’s ambiguous response, kept revolving in his mind.

Indeed, the "mystical" stuff he used to scoff at had now descended upon him.

All the incongruities regarding Fu Zhen compelled him to face her words seriously, and the "soul swapping" theory had taken root in his mind.

But he couldn’t be certain of it, and how to verify this left his heart in turmoil, like a brand burning restlessly inside.

He certainly couldn’t directly ask her. In the past few encounters, she had hinted at it multiple times, but he always brushed it off as nonsense. Asking directly would be slapping his own face.

If he asked Liang Zhi, who hadn’t even mentioned it to Liang Chen, how could he possibly tell Pei Zhan?

He wanted to convince himself those claims didn’t exist, yet he couldn’t dismiss the thought.

When Liang Chen and Fu Zhen first met, Liang Chen sensed a familiarity. If she was indeed that person, if it were indeed as Pei Zhan suspected, then the Liang family would be the best validation of his hypothesis!

They would definitely recognize her!

Even through an unfamiliar body!

Yet, as for Liang Chen’s brain...

Forget it.

He must understand a man who had been a living widower for six years, now finally able to return alive and see his wife. He could only think of trying to please her by helping her in matchmaking. What else could he possibly think of?

After the banquet, Pei Zhan walked with Cheng Chili for a stretch of the road.

On the way, he asked, "Is Aunt’s health much better now?"

Mentioning this perked up Cheng Chili! He gestured as he spoke, "She’s almost completely healed! Dr. Xiao Hu and Doctor Hu have both come to check, said there’s no major issue! With some medication, she should be fully cured in two or three months! Yesterday at lunch, I heard from my brother that Aunt ate three whole steamed buns, this big, in one go!"

Pei Zhan nodded and asked, "Earlier, Ms. Fu generously gave a ginseng; did you visit the Fu Family afterward?"

Cheng Chili scratched his head, "The family did arrange for something. Now, all the food, drinks, and supplies we use are purchased from Mrs. Ning’s shop, though their family doesn’t care much about this kind of business, we’re just expressing our gratitude!

"I haven’t gone myself.

"I’ve been wanting to, but Miss Fu is a lady, and I don’t know what to say if I visit. I’m afraid she might think I have some ulterior motives."

Pei Zhan rolled his eyes, "Excuses!"

Cheng Chili blushed, raising his neck, "If you put it that way, I’ll, I’ll definitely visit them tomorrow!"

Pei Zhan glanced ahead, "Too late. Fu Jun has already separated from his wife, and now the Fu Residence has become the Ning Mansion, without any adult men to manage it. If you go, wouldn’t it stir up gossip?"

Cheng Chili replied, "This isn’t right, that isn’t right, then what can I do?"

Pei Zhan said, "With Aunt’s recovery, shouldn’t you invite the benefactor over for tea and a meal? And ask a few close female relatives to accompany? Start building relationships?"

Cheng Chili clapped his hands, "Right, why didn’t I think of that? I’ll go back and ask my sister-in-law to make arrangements!"

But then, he got worried again, "Last time, my father prepared plenty of gifts, but Miss Fu refused them all. If I formally invite her like this, she might not come."

"That’s simple." Pei Zhan glanced ahead, "There’s a good opportunity right now.

"Now that you know her father, Fu Jun, is trash who favors concubines over his wife, yet his official conduct leaves nothing to be criticized; otherwise, I’d certainly prosecute him according to the law.

"He was forced to separate from Mrs. Ning and leave the residence, without his luxurious life, his elderly mother, and that mistress are likely very unhappy, posing a potential future threat to Ms. Fu and her mother and brother.

"Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs Tu Jun’s wife is your aunt by marriage and has always been close to Aunt Cheng. The Ning Family has vast wealth and won’t care for your money. If you truly want to repay them, why not ask your uncle Tu to help relocate Fu Jun to a position outside the capital, removing a threat for the Ning Family?"

Cheng Chili suddenly realized, "That’s a good idea! Why didn’t I think of it?!"

He continued, "But hasn’t Fu Jun just been promoted to Director of Rites? He hasn’t even officially taken up the post yet. Arranging a transfer won’t be easy!"

"That’s where your skills come in, isn’t it?"

Pei Zhan looked at him, "If you’re genuinely grateful, then successfully handling this matter for the Ning Family would be repaying Ms. Fu’s favor. Invite them, along with Mrs. Ning and Mr. Ning, to visit your home, and they surely won’t decline."

By this point, Cheng Chili was utterly impressed with him, "You’re the man, Fifth Brother! I can fight enemies, but coming up with strategies like this, it’s impossible for me!"

Pei Zhan arched an eyebrow at the night sky, "Then call Liang Chen and his wife to be guests. Oh, let me know the date you set. If I’m free, I’ll come to accompany the Ning Family’s young master as well."

Cheng Chili was exhilarated, "Fifth Brother, you’re incredibly righteous! Usually, if I invite you ten times, it’s a miracle if you show up even half a time! I didn’t expect you to be so generous now! Rest assured, once I set the date, I’ll personally send you an invitation!"

Pei Zhan’s face remained calm as a lake, "You need to let me know early; otherwise, if I can’t free up the time, I won’t be coming."

"Don’t worry; it won’t go down the drain!"

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