After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 138 - 137: Great Nephew’s Wife (Second Release, Requesting Votes)

Chapter 138: Chapter 137: Great Nephew’s Wife (Second Release, Requesting Votes)

Inside the room, they had already been chatting for a while.

Sitting at the top seat was Mrs. Cheng, to her left sat Mrs. Ning, and below Mrs. Ning was Cheng Chiren’s wife, Mrs. He.

On the right-hand side sat Su Xinger.

After six years, the once slender Mrs. Cheng had slightly put on weight, and there was a touch of gray at her temples. However, her spirit was excellent, and even though she had just recovered from an illness, her eyes still sparkled brightly.

Mrs. He had always been a mild-mannered person with a keen heart. Upon seeing Fu Zhen enter, her fair oval face lit up and she stood up, saying, "The Fu family’s little sister is truly beautiful!"

When Mrs. He married Cheng Chiren, Liang Ning followed Liang Qin to deliver gifts to the newlyweds, and this niece-in-law had even bowed to Liang Ning. Now, with things having changed, the transformed Liang Ning had become the "sister" in her mouth!

Speaking of which, for the wife of the General Mansion to meet her so warmly as a sister was truly sincere!

Without another word, Fu Zhen curtsied to them one by one.

Mrs. Cheng’s voice was like a bell: "Please, no need for formalities! Come, take a seat!"

She truly seemed to be healed from her illness!

One only wonders when it will be possible to taste her homemade dishes again...

"This girl is so poised, I liked her at first sight!"

Mrs. Cheng seemed to get along well with Mrs. Ning, and they started an enthusiastic conversation centered around Fu Zhen.

Su Xinger pulled Fu Zhen to sit by her side: "Earlier, I heard from Mrs. Ning that Miss Fu has some health issues, so Granny He specially instructed someone to prepare ginger jujube tea for you to try later and see if it suits your taste."

The handkerchief and dear niece-in-law not seen in six years was thinner and darker compared to six years ago. Just by looking at her face, one could imagine how much effort she had put into managing affairs both inside and outside her home during Liang Chen’s absence from the capital, as well as single-handedly educating Liang Xuan, the little troublemaker!

Su Xinger’s temperament was completely opposite to Liang Ning’s, yet she was Liang Ning’s closest sister. In the past, she was gentle and beautiful, but after getting married, she had been worn down by the two men, Liang Chen and Liang Xuan, to this state!

Thinking of this, she asked, "I wonder if the things entrusted to Liang Zhi, the young general, this morning have been received by the General’s wife?"

Su Xinger, following her husband’s orders, wanted to interact well with Miss Fu today and was pondering how to start the conversation, unexpectedly, Fu Zhen straightforwardly brought up Liang Zhi!

This made her pause before she responded: "Received, thank you Miss Fu for your concern! It was quite unexpected that our rough-mannered second son could become friends with Miss Fu..."

Fu Zhen knew she was probing, so she smiled, accepted a cup of fragrant health tea handed over by a maid, then opened a small canister next to her, using a small silver spoon to scoop some brown sugar into the teacup.

She then said, "The young general Liang has a warm heart. I believe anyone would be willing to become friends with him."

Su Xinger watched her actions without blinking, seeing her scoop out exactly three pieces of brown sugar into the teacup, then skillfully lift the cup to drink tea, finally raising her surprised eyes: "Miss Fu, do you also add brown sugar to your health tea?"

Fu Zhen responded calmly: "Yes, and not more or less, exactly three pieces."

Su Xinger’s expression stilled: "What a coincidence."

Fu Zhen asked, "Could it be that the General’s wife has seen someone else with this tea-drinking habit of mine?"

Su Xinger slowly nodded: "Yes, I have."

Having said that, she looked over at Fu Zhen again.

Fu Zhen noticed from the corner of her eye but acted indifferent, slowly sipping her tea.

Mrs. He suggested, "Why sit here idly? Tea is already brewing in the garden; why not take advantage of the clear day to stroll over, admire the flowers, and drink tea?"

"You’re right!" Mrs. Cheng clapped her hands, "Although I’m a sickly waste, I’m mostly recovered and have been bored staying indoors for too long! Let’s go, I’ll lead the way!"

With that, she stood up, assisted by Mrs. He, and beckoned everyone to head towards the door.

Su Xinger seemed to come back to her senses, reached out to take Fu Zhen’s hand, and walked at the end of the group.

Exiting to the gallery, they soon entered the garden.

After entering the garden gate, Fu Zhen looked around at the scenery along the way with great interest, even puckering her lips to tease the parrot hanging under the porch.

Su Xinger’s thoughts were entirely on her, and as they walked, her pace gradually slowed.

"Miss Fu’s nature is truly unexpected."

Fu Zhen stopped: "What does the madam mean by that?"

Su Xinger said, "You are more free-spirited than any noble lady I’ve ever seen."

Hearing this, Fu Zhen laughed and said, "To be honest, ma’am, I actually know martial arts. The delicate young lady image is a misinterpretation by outsiders. Not long ago, I even personally carried Madam Du down the mountain, walking quite a distance."

Su Xinger was moved: "I’ve heard about that as well. Including...certain household rumors about your family. Of course, the rumors are quite exaggerated, and I naturally don’t take them seriously."

"If it’s about the previous matter of my father favoring a concubine over his wife, then the rumors are true." Fu Zhen gazed at her deeply, "My mother endured humiliation for years; it was my appearance that propelled this result."

Su Xinger was momentarily speechless: "Your appearance? What do you mean?"

Fu Zhen said slowly, "It means that the former Fu Zhen and the current Fu Zhen are not the same. The previous Fu Zhen was indeed a delicate young girl, but just over a month ago, I became the person you see now."

Su Xinger was nearly losing control of her expression: "Do you mean something happened over a month ago that changed you?"

"Exactly." Fu Zhen nodded deeply, then smiled at her bewildered expression, "We’re falling behind; let’s catch up first."

Saying so, she naturally and smoothly reached out her right hand, wrapping it around Su Xinger’s right shoulder, guiding her down the steps.

Su Xinger had injured her right leg in a fall while learning to ride as a child. She could walk briskly on flat ground, but when going up or down slopes or steps, the old injury would act up.

Thus, whenever walking together, Liang Ning would always support her shoulder like this, allowing her to borrow some strength.

Fu Zhen knew that patience was necessary, as the conversation over tea had already stirred her thoughts; now, amidst so many people and chatter, it was best to let her digest it all first.

With Fu Zhen supporting her shoulder, Su Xinger instinctively tensed her upper body and turned to look at her...

This action, this gesture sent chills down Su Xinger’s spine!

In the whole world, there were only two people who would support her like this when walking!

One was her husband, Liang Chen!

And the other was her husband’s aunt, who was also her handkerchief sister, Liang Ning!

"How did you..."

As an outsider newly acquainted, and also someone of unequal status, such close intimacy towards herself, the wife of the Great General, was completely against propriety!

Of course, Su Xinger wasn’t about to fuss over this; rather, Fu Zhen not only did it but did it with such justification, such skill and familiarity!

It was as if she had done it a countless number of times before!

Yet how did she know about the trouble in her leg when going down steps?!

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