After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 133 - 132: Indulging the Villains Is Unfair to the Official Hat

Chapter 133: Chapter 132: Indulging the Villains Is Unfair to the Official Hat

Mrs. Ning was momentarily surprised upon seeing the visitor: "Lord Mansion!"

The well-dressed man who had arrived was unexpectedly the Shuntian Prefecture Chief who had adjudicated the brawl case between Zheng An and Qi Quan at the manor!

Mrs. Ning looked outside again, only to notice that due to Fu Yun’s disturbance, the shop entrance was now blocked by a crowd of onlookers.

This new shop hadn’t even opened yet, and now Fu Yun caused such a scene. Mrs. Ning’s anger flared, but she restrained herself and first saluted the Prefecture Chief, then said loudly, "Lord Mansion, I have already divorced Fu Yun, which is attested with the official seal at the government office. Yet today he has come to make a scene here without reason, I beg you to seek justice for this humble woman!"

The Prefecture Chief was momentarily taken aback.

A scholar beside stepped forward: "Madam, Mr. Xie has been reassigned from Shuntian Prefecture; he is now promoted to Vice Imperial Censor in the Imperial Censorate. However, if you have grievances, you can still report to our lord."

The Imperial Censorate has the duty of overseeing officials across the land, and the Vice Imperial Censor is a solidly third-rank official!

Which was of even higher rank than Fu Yun!

Moreover, the Imperial Censors are precisely responsible for overseeing the conduct of officials, isn’t this even better?!

Mrs. Ning hurriedly said, "I failed to recognize Mount Tai, I beg Lord Censor’s forgiveness."

She then recounted the whole story in detail.

Over here, Fu Yun panicked when he saw Xie Zhang arrive, and upon hearing that he was now promoted to Censor, he couldn’t throw away the stick in his hand fast enough!

Before Mrs. Ning could finish speaking, he hastily interrupted, "My lord, don’t listen to her nonsense, my actions today are due to justifiable reasons!

"A few days ago, I had already received the appointment order from the Ministry of Personnel, and was soon to assume the position of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites, but this vicious woman, she secretly manipulated things using her wealth to thwart this, and now I am reassigned to the distant Duanzhou!

"I didn’t intend to make things difficult for her, if she hadn’t harbored such ill intentions, I definitely wouldn’t have come to her door!"

Mrs. Ning showed a touch of surprise amidst her anger upon hearing about the change in his official position.

Ending things with Fu Yun in such a manner wasn’t without precaution—after all, he was a government official while she was relegated to a civilian. Just like now, he could cause trouble whenever he wanted, without any scruples!

Even if he didn’t make such a public antics, using tricks privately would already be unbearable!

She had wished for him to leave the capital city—that thought wasn’t absent—but considering he had just received the appointment order from the Ministry of Personnel, she’d thought it would be difficult to transfer him again; she hadn’t expected the upheaval to come so quickly!

The figure of Fu Zhen flashed across her mind, with her decisive manner...

"How can the transfer of court officials be something ordinary people can easily manipulate? If you have doubts, you can inquire with the Ministry of Personnel; if there’s evidence, you can submit it to the Imperial Censorate. Without evidence, to make arbitrary accusations without reason amounts to slander, inciting trouble, and oppression of the people!

"Mr. Fu wouldn’t think the Imperial Censors are mere figureheads, would he? Grasping at shadows and making baseless claims, do you wish to be recorded?!

Having witnessed the manner of the Fu family mother and son, and Fu Yun’s character last time at the Fu residence, Xie Zhang already held much disdain.

In contrast, Mrs. Ning, with her bearing neither arrogant nor humble, courteous and poised, how could a woman who had been oppressed for years and had children with him go about ruining his officialdom?

Utter nonsense!

Having encountered a Censor like himself, if he didn’t reprimand him a bit, how could he live up to the official hat on his head?

"My lord..."

Fu Yun instinctively wanted to defend himself, but under Mrs. Ning’s full expression of disgust and Xie Zhang’s stern demeanor, he couldn’t utter a word.

He naturally had no evidence, but besides those mother and daughter, who else could it be?

The Ning Family could be ignored; she was merely a merciless woman, but Fu Zhen is his own biological daughter, isn’t she? How could she backstab her own father so heartlessly?

Doesn’t she consider that without him, her official-blooded father to rely on, her future might be worse than her mother’s? What wealthy family or high official would marry a merchant’s daughter!

"Does Mr. Fu have evidence or not? Without evidence, then we brothers will be forced to take a hard approach!"

At this moment, Li Jiang and Li Huai, standing with arms crossed in the back, also issued harsh words.

Though these two were guards, they seemingly exuded more presence than Fu Yun, an official of the court, one couldn’t tell where they got their confidence from!

Fu Yun knew it was impossible to control Mrs. Ning today; so, gritting his teeth, he clasped his hands towards Xie Zhang, "I momentarily forgot that the Ning Family and I have parted ways, hence couldn’t restrain myself and behaved improperly, for which I apologize to the lady, and ask Mr. Xie to pardon my first offense."

It was also his bad luck, bumping into a Censor, and this Censor was once bought by the Ning Family’s Xie Zhang!

Xie Zhang said somberly, "Leave!"

Fu Yun promptly expressed his gratitude, then beckoned his protectors and turned about to exit the door.

After his figure faded among the onlookers, Xie Zhang frowned and turned back to Mrs. Ning, "Fu Yun’s actions today have indeed disgraced court officials. Earlier, to avoid inciting further resentment from him towards you, I therefore pardoned him.

"If you wish to file a complaint against him, you may draft a document and send it to the Imperial Censorate later. By then, I will ensure justice for you."

Mrs. Ning offered a deep bow to Xie Zhang, "The lord’s consideration is astute, Fu Yun indeed harbors a narrow heart and would surely retaliate secretly if pushed. It’s fortunate that you arrived in time, saving this humble woman from a plight, for which I am endlessly grateful.

"Originally, he shouldn’t have been indulged, but regarding today’s incident, there seemed to be some misunderstanding.

"Since he will be reassigned away from the capital, and for the sake of my children’s dignity, let’s leave it at that for today.

"Once again, I thank you greatly."

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhang’s eyes dimmed suddenly, "Such is the heart of parents in the world..."

After which, he added, "If he harasses again in the future, then you should promptly report it. Monitoring officials is the duty of a Censor, you need not have reservations."

"This humble woman will comply." Mrs. Ning nodded, then said, "Would the lord care to come in for some tea? —Manager Su, let someone brew the best tea!"

Xie Zhang quickly declined, "I was visiting the female tutor on behalf of my daughter, happened to pass by and heard a dispute, so I came in. You all carry on!"

With that, he gestured to the scholar beside him, leading the guards away.

Manager Su and the others accompanied Mrs. Ning in seeing him off to the door, looking at Xie Zhang sitting upright inside the carriage, one of the shopkeepers remarked, "Strange, if the Xie Family’s lady is inviting a female tutor, why isn’t it Xie Darent’s wife but Mr. Xie himself?"

The crowd outside hadn’t dispersed entirely yet, and someone exclaimed:

"You folks probably don’t know, do you? The wife of this former Lord Mansion has been deceased for many years, and he has never remarried since.

"I heard the Xie family is a major clan in Huzhou, but for some reason, they didn’t raise Miss Xie at home. For all these years, whenever he relocated for official duties, he always had his daughter by his side..."

Mrs. Ning withdrew her gaze and turned back inside.