After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 137 - 136: The Best Figure in the Court

Chapter 137: Chapter 136: The Best Figure in the Court

"Fifth Brother?"

Cheng Chili was suddenly stunned. Then his eyes scrutinized him up and down: "Why are you dressed so unusually today?"

Really, although Pei Zhan usually isn’t sloppy, even if he fights battles in the wild for several days, he will save water to wash his face. However, his attire is always simple, focusing on texture and comfort, but today, even a blind man could tell he dressed up specially!

If he usually looks eight or nine out of ten, today he is a perfect ten!

With those sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, paired with a broad back and narrow waist, even a man like him couldn’t help but take a few more glances.

Pei Zhan’s gaze traced an arc, skipping over Fu Zhen’s face before landing on Cheng Chili’s: "What’s so unusual? Don’t I look like this every day?"

What a fuss!

He walked up to them, frowning, scrutinizing back and forth between their faces as he came right up to them: "What were you two doing earlier, leaning so close?"

Cheng Chili looked at his right hand, which was still outstretched before Fu Zhen, and quickly stepped back two paces: "Nothing at all!"

Fu Zhen was also caught by Pei Zhan’s appearance. In her memory, he was still that chubby little boy. Ordinarily, he wore loose robes and didn’t stand out.

Today’s brocade robe was tailored perfectly. The fabric was neither too much nor too little, and the jade belt at his waist flawlessly divided his tall, straight frame, showcasing his tight chest and abdomen and strong, powerful legs.

With Liang Ning’s years of experience on the battlefield having seen many men, if there were a prize in the court for the most robust and handsome physique, it would surely belong to him!

After finishing her assessment, her gaze sidelong caught Cheng Chili, who had just taken a deep breath; suddenly, she choked and started coughing!

—It’s exhausting.

How could she not change this bad habit?

Who was she eyeing just now? It was her nephew!

She has been calling his father General Pei her elder brother for sixteen years!

Fu Zhen quickly cleared her throat, regaining her composure: "Did General Pei come today as well?"

When she swept her gaze over Pei Zhan, he didn’t miss her change of expression. He stated, "You don’t welcome me?"

Fu Zhen immediately laughed dryly: "What are you saying? Today, it’s General Cheng hosting, how could it be my place to say anyone’s not welcome?"

Despite how proper this young man is, he is practically the roadblock on her path of kinship recognition. Other times it would be fine, but on an occasion like today? There’s no way she could welcome him!

She needed to shake him off quickly and be cautious about her plans, so he wouldn’t interfere.

"That’s good!" Pei Zhan raised an eyebrow, looking at her dress hem and the toes unconsciously pointing up beneath it, "Otherwise, I’d have to head back home as the guest."

Guest?

Cheng Chili actually invited him to be the guest companion?

She immediately said: "My younger brother is just a child, how could he possibly warrant General Pei’s company as a guest?"

"Twelve years old isn’t that young. Besides, even General Liang is playing the guest, so why can’t I? Moreover, Miss Fu and I aren’t meeting for the first time, we’re old friends. I am to accompany your brother, and also you."

Fu Zhen closed her mouth, giving Cheng Chili a sidelong glance.

Cheng Chili shivered involuntarily!

Fortunately, at that moment a house servant from the Cheng family came running over: "Third Master, Young General Liang invites you to Yongsheng Hall!"

Cheng Chili responded immediately: "Understood! I’m going right away!"

After saying that, he hastily bowed to Pei Zhan: "Fifth Brother! Miss Fu, please trouble you to entertain her, I must first see what’s going on inside!"

With those words, he took three quick steps into the door!

After entering, he paused, clutching his still pounding heart, then suddenly turned back, lying against the carved window of the wall, holding his breath and focusing his gaze outwards.

Outside, Pei Zhan was already leading Fu Zhen towards Mrs. Cheng’s courtyard, the two seemingly conversing about something.

Cheng Chili stared unblinkingly at Fu Zhen’s back, noticing she walked with utterly relaxed posture, unlike the usual genteel demeanour of a young lady of her rank, and her complete composure when facing Pei Zhan, whose imposing presence generally left others anxious!

His heart, which wouldn’t calm down, pounded even more violently!

This was his fourth meeting with Fu Zhen. The first time she was brought by Pei Zhan, their family was so gloomy due to Mrs. Cheng’s illness, he hadn’t had time to observe properly.

The second time was at West Lake Building, surrounded by many young offspring of generals, she was all smiles, and Cheng Chili simply found her extremely amiable.

The third time was just yesterday, and she scared him half to death!

She called Pei Zhan "Old Five" and said he’s a schemer, which was fine, everyone under Pei Zhan knows he’s as cunning as they come. The key was her tone! It was exactly like Liang Ning!

And looking at her now! Although he hadn’t really touched her face just now, he had seen clearly enough, her face was real!

He was going to go crazy.

What on earth was happening?!

"Old Seven!"

At this moment, Liang Zhi’s voice came from behind.

Liang Zhi patted him on the shoulder, hooking him as they walked towards the East Courtyard: "What are you doing here? Hurry and come with me as a companion for the guests!

"I’ve never dealt with such polite kids in my whole life; aren’t you going to help me?"

Cheng Chili quickly grabbed his arm: "Second Brother! I have a question for you, answer honestly!"

Liang Zhi was immediately halted under the veranda!

Cheng Chili asked with a trembling voice: "Is our eldest still alive?!"

Liang Zhi’s expression stiffened, immediately covering his mouth: "What are you shouting for?!"

Cheng Chili’s eyes suddenly widened like gongs!

He forcibly pulled Liang Zhi’s hand down: "So you’re saying I’m right? That Miss Fu, that Miss Fu is—"

Cheng Chili’s heart was almost jumping out of his throat!

Liang Zhi looked around, then gazed deeply at him: "You want to know, don’t you? Let’s find somewhere without people first!..."

...

Even though Cheng Chili had left, there were still quite a few servants around waiting to serve, so there was no fear of no one leading the way. Fu Zhen wanted to shake off Pei Zhan all along the way, but he wouldn’t leave!

All the way to Haiyan Hall where Mrs. Cheng and they were, Pei Zhan stopped.

Fu Zhen let out a breath, waiting for him to say goodbye, but instead, he extended a hand: "Miss Fu, please. There’s also a tea gathering set up in the garden, we’ll meet again there later."

Well, just as she let out a relieved breath, he brought it right back up.

She said, "General Pei, my younger brother also came today. You also know, ever since my parents’ divorce, his studies have suffered.

"I troubled General Pei to help with my father’s reassignment last time, so I’ll trouble you once more to find a way for my brother to enter the Imperial College?"

Since you’re so keen to be a guest, why don’t you do something meaningful? Instead of just sitting by.

Pei Zhan said, "Though the threshold to the Imperial College is high and it’s strictly managed, there are always ways to try."

Fu Zhen froze: "Are you intending to agree?"

Of course she knew he could do it, but why would he agree to this unreasonable request?

"Not exactly." Pei Zhan glanced down at her, "It also depends on my mood."

"..."

Fu Zhen didn’t get a chance to respond before Pei Zhan threw a glance her way and turned to leave.