After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 140 - 139 You’re Really Smart! (Second Update, Please Vote)

Chapter 140: Chapter 139 You’re Really Smart! (Second Update, Please Vote)

Liang Zhi dragged Cheng Chili to a secluded place, then instructed the servants to guard all the entrances and exits before letting Cheng Chili down and saying, "What were you shouting about just now?"

Cheng Chili patted his thighs with both hands: "Quickly tell me, what’s going on with Miss Fu?!"

"What do you think is going on?" Liang Zhi crossed his arms.

Cheng Chili was momentarily stunned and said, "She’s not dead, is she? It wasn’t her who died in that fire back then, was it?"

"Smart!" Liang Zhi gave him a heavy pat on the shoulder, "Everyone says you’re a fool, but I’ve never believed it! I knew I wasn’t wrong about you!"

Cheng Chili scratched his head: "Then what happened back then? Who was the one who died?"

"It was a stranger, a girl who was murdered. This involves a huge conspiracy."

Cheng Chili’s eyes widened immediately, "What conspiracy?! Are you saying that fire was deliberate?"

"That’s right!" Liang Zhi withdrew his hand, "When everyone thought the fire was an accident, it was actually a carefully planned trap! The purpose was to kill Aunt!"

"Damn it!" Cheng Chili clenched his fists and cursed angrily, "Who is that person?! I’ll go chop him up right now! I’ll use his skin to make a banner for Aunt’s grave!"

"Don’t get too excited, the murderer hasn’t shown their face yet, but Aunt might have a lead, so we need to ask her later."

This fool has a temper like a firecracker; Liang Zhi didn’t want to reveal too much to him at once to prevent him from getting overly agitated and leaking the secret.

But even with just this, Cheng Chili’s blood was boiling! "What happened to Aunt? Where has she been all these years?"

Liang Zhi crossed his arms again: "The fire was originally meant for Aunt, but she noticed it beforehand and escaped the flames just in the nick of time, surviving a calamity.

"However, the arsonist was truly vicious and poured lamp oil all over the room, engulfing Aunt in flames.

"So even though she escaped, she was severely injured, with her face and body burned terribly, almost dying by the roadside!"

"What happened after that?!" Cheng Chili’s heart was in his throat with worry, "Who saved her?!"

Liang Zhi looked at him: "You’ve heard of Miss Fu’s grandfather, right?"

"Of course, Mr. Ning was the Imperial Merchant of the previous dynasty and a very magnanimous Hero!" At this, Cheng Chili clapped his hands, "Could it be Mr. Ning who saved Aunt?!"

"You’ve guessed it!" Liang Zhi’s eyes flickered, "Mr. Ning was grand and heroic, associated with many extraordinary people around the world!

"Just as the original Miss Fu was frail and everyone said she wouldn’t survive, Mr. Ning saved Aunt and found a renowned healer he knew, who altered Aunt’s appearance to become like Miss Fu!

"So these years, she’s been recovering outside of the capital city.

"This matter is known only to Mrs. Ning, no one else. A few days ago, as Miss Fu’s time came to an end, she passed away, and our Aunt replaced her at the Fu Family, becoming Mrs. Ning’s daughter."

Cheng Chili was dumbfounded, half in shock, half in relief, as conflicting emotions churned within him. "No wonder! The first time I saw Miss Fu, I felt she didn’t seem like a daughter of a civil servant family! ... So it really was her! ... But why did it take six years before she came to see us?"

Liang Zhi clicked his tongue: "I just said you’re smart, how did you suddenly become foolish? If two identical Miss Fus appeared in the capital city, it would cause chaos, wouldn’t it? One had to disappear before the other could appear!

"Moreover, the murderer is very crafty, even the people of the Dali Temple didn’t find any clues in that fire back then, showing how cunning they are! She certainly had to remain hidden!"

Cheng Chili was convinced but added, "But Aunt wasn’t this thin before! Changing her appearance could also alter her body?"

"For someone who’s been on the battlefield for so many years, haven’t you seen bones being reconnected?" Liang Zhi sneered at him, "She was burned almost to death and endured unimaginable pain. Everything you see abnormal is a testament to Aunt gritting her teeth and pulling through! You, as her right-hand man, instead of feeling sorry for her, are questioning her! Aren’t you ashamed?!"

Liang Zhi’s words made Cheng Chili feel so guilty he was near tears!

"I need to go find Aunt and apologize! I’ve wronged her!"

"Forget about apologizing!" Liang Zhi put his hands on his hips, "I’ve only told you about this; I haven’t mentioned it to anyone else, including the fifth brother!

"Don’t tell anyone! If you still acknowledge her as your elder, then from now on, keep your mouth shut and your eyes open!"

"But can’t I go see her?"

"Of course, you can see her. After today, find an opportunity to meet her. Just act as if nothing happened for now."

Cheng Chili clenched his fists, his teeth gritting so hard the veins on his forehead bulged: "When she leaves the manor, I’ll follow her! I must know who the murderer is, and help her take revenge! I owe it to her for all the times she stood up for me and took the blame!

"I’m already desperate to see her, even if I can’t bow, I have to offer her a cup of tea in respect!

Liang Zhi patted him on the shoulder again: "Knowing you care so much about her, Aunt will certainly be very pleased. Let’s go!"

Halfway there, he reminded, "That fifth guy has never liked Aunt since he was young. To prevent unnecessary complications, remember to keep your lips tightly sealed in front of him..."

...

Pei Zhan inquired from the servant who led him and arrived at Yangxin House where Ning Jia was located.

Seeing the courtyard empty, with only the tea and snacks previously placed on the desk left, he asked, "Where are General Liang and your second young master?"

The servant bowed: "General Liang waited for the second young master for a while, then went out to look for him."

Pei Zhan glanced at him and asked, "Where is Mr. Ning?"

"Mr. Ning is inside. Before leaving, General Liang brought out many books to entertain Mr. Ning, and now Mr. Ning is flipping through books inside."

Pei Zhan gave a look at the half-opened door and walked over casually.

Inside, several boxes of books were stacked, and a youthful figure in white was holding a book, standing sideways by the window, reading by the light.

On the desk in front of him were a few more opened books, all appearing to be of interest to him, each marked with a bookmark.

Pei Zhan cleared his throat, but the youth didn’t respond.

He coughed again, and the other finally looked up, somewhat confused, and then instinctively glanced over.

His gaze lingered on Pei Zhan, his expression paused, and he quickly put down the book, stepped back half a step, and bowed deeply.

"Ning Jia, at your service; I apologize for my rudeness."

Pei Zhan walked in, picked up the book he had set down and examined it: "A book by Shen Shiyao, Scholar Shen. Can you understand it?"

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