After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 153 - 152: Success!

Chapter 153: Chapter 152: Success!

Pei Zhan stared at Fu Zhen for a long while, then turned to Liang Chen: "What do you think?"

Liang Chen couldn’t be bothered to speak and rolled his eyes dramatically.

His aunt had barely come back to life after being harmed by a man, and before she had even settled in, this kid was already thinking of marrying her off?

And looking for a "suitable youth"? Where could one find such a person?

He knew all the young men in court; he couldn’t stand the sons of civil servants, thinking that nine out of ten of them were full of bad intentions!

As for the sons of military officers, those who were currently notable were all nephews of his aunt - first of all, among them, those with high achievements and holding rank as third or fourth class generals were almost all married.

Then the unmarried ones were too young, and naturally of lower status. Don’t talk to him about family background, saying their father’s generation holds high power; Liang Chen couldn’t care less for those living off their ancestors’ merit, because such sons have elders above them and no real say in the family. His aunt, marrying into that, would have to lower herself before her husband.

She has been a senior for so many years, and now to seek vengeance, she has to stoop to marrying a younger man and raising children, isn’t that stifling?

Aunt had such a miserable previous life, does she have to become a virtuous wife again in this life just for revenge? Isn’t it still stifling?

Is she the kind of person who would?

Even if she is, Liang Chen couldn’t do such a thing!

Six years ago, it was the Liang family’s failure to protect her, she finally returned, and as the head of the Liang family, shouldn’t he ensure she lives a life of glory and honor this time to put at ease the guilt in his heart? To be worthy of the suffering she endured? And to quell the frustration of a life cut short by an unworthy man?

Aunt’s marriage is something he will consider in the future, but it concerns Liang Ning’s lifelong happiness, having finally been given a second chance!

Shouldn’t he be cautious?

Shouldn’t he investigate thoroughly?

That takes time!

Xu Yin was right next to them for six years and never revealed anything, you never know a person’s heart!

Can you say that a half-baked idea like his should be supported?

And it’s even "brilliant"!

It’s a good thing he doesn’t know Fu Zhen’s identity. If he did, brother or not, Liang Chen would have some harsh words today!

Pei Zhan then looked at Liang Zhi: "And you?"

Liang Zhi kept a straight face: "If Miss Fu were engaged, wouldn’t it be more inconvenient for us to interact with her? I heard that before she broke off her engagement with the Du Family, you even admonished her to be self-respecting, old fifth? What, do you have double standards?"

Ugh.

Nowadays, Liang Zhi can’t bear to see his aunt suffer any grievances.

Pei Zhan paused, then looked back at Fu Zhen: "And you, why do you disagree?"

Fu Zhen watched the situation with great satisfaction.

Indeed, her blood nephews are reliable!

She glanced at Pei Zhan and said: "General Pei, I know this matter has nothing to do with you, and if anyone is to be held responsible for investigating it, it falls slightly on me and General Liang. The reason you came up with this idea was to help us, and I am very grateful.

"But since we know the culprit is powerful, why involve another person?

"Moreover, I don’t think seeking protection through engagement is a good idea.

"Firstly, if it’s only a temporary measure, it amounts to using someone, and that’s unfair to the man. I would never do such a selfish thing.

"Secondly, I’ve already been through one broken engagement and know how troublesome it can be, I won’t invite more trouble upon myself."

Back then, even with the Du family’s wrongdoing, breaking off the engagement was fraught with difficulties. If she were to engage with someone else just for help, wouldn’t it become even more troublesome?

Besides, her current focus is revenge, who has the mind to deal with men?

Pei Zhan put the tea back on the table and said: "I understand now. I didn’t think it through."

Liang Chen smoothed things over: "Old fifth, your intentions were good, we don’t blame you." After all, this guy doesn’t know anything yet!

Liang Chen continued, "Let’s postpone this discussion for now and focus on the main business. I’m heading to the Imperial College to find Sun Luo, old fifth, do you want to come along?"

Pei Zhan got up: "Let’s go."

With that, he picked up the two cans of tea leaves and was the first to head out the door.

Guo Song was waiting by the carriage, noticed the Liang Brothers walking out slowly as Fu Zhen saw them off, and approached Pei Zhan to ask, "General, did you find out? How did it go?"

Pei Zhan stood upright like a mountain: "A success."

Guo Song eagerly asked: "What was the situation?"

As he spoke, he reached out for the tea leaves.

But Pei Zhan didn’t hand them over, keeping them to himself as he got in the carriage and sat down. He pushed the curtain aside with a finger to glance at someone entirely focused on talking to the Liang Brothers: "There’s a big pile of obstacles ahead. She’s also worried about future consequences."

Guo Song paused at that, then also glanced back: "Just as the General expected."

"Let’s head back to the mansion first, then find out where Scholar Shen is? Send a note that I want to visit him."

Pei Zhan closed the curtain after speaking, then looked down at the tea leaves in his hand, opened a can to take a deep whiff, and only when the fresh aroma of the tea seeped into his heart did he raise it to the light for closer inspection.

The tea canister was white jade porcelain, the surface with a glossy sheen.

The glow also reflected in Pei Zhan’s eyes, in the unseen interior of the carriage, his typically cold gaze sparkled like morning stars.

...

The carriage entered the National Guardian General Mansion, and Pei Zhan just barely stood firm before asking, "Where are Master and Madam?"

"... The Master is accompanying the Madam in the garden to admire the flowers!"

Since Pei Zhan returned victorious, he had practically become the head of the household.

The once illustrious General Pei Yu, known for his accomplishments alongside Emperor Zhou, swiftly became a hands-off owner, not only entrusting Capital Camp affairs to Pei Zhan under the guise of illness but also ignoring all matters of the General Mansion, deflecting them to seek Second Master’s advice.

Daily, His Excellency the General only cared about accompanying his wife to watch theater and admire flowers, with flattery never repeating itself over a month.

If you asked what was wrong with him?

One morning the second month after Pei Zhan’s return, His Excellency suddenly claimed a stiff neck, urgently needing rest.

Now, four months later, he’s still resting!

Whenever pushed to return to camp, he’d claim his neck hadn’t healed, yet you’d randomly see him in the garden, pavilion, music and sword stages of the mansion, or outside in the opera houses, taverns, tea houses... you name it.

In short, apart from being too "old and sick" to handle official duties, he could do everything else!

Whatever his condition was, people just had to figure it out themselves!

The servants at home all saw how busy Pei Zhan truly was!

But he is the future heir of the General Mansion, last winter, awarded by the Emperor, was to be conferred the first class military general title, becoming the sixth Great General since the founding.

It was only through Pei Zhan’s persistent refusal that it wasn’t bestowed.

In short, aside from his own honor and duties, the future of the General Mansion was inherently his. What choice did he have but to shoulder it?

Pei Zhan stepped through the garden gate and saw his father pinning a flower in his mother’s hair, constantly flattering, "My dear, with your beauty, what would this pomegranate flower be in comparison? It’s simply enriching it! It is fortunate to be placed in your hair, gaining some of your glory."

Pei Zhan couldn’t bear to listen, turned aside until Pei Yu finished his wave of flattery before having a servant announce him.

(I think now would be the right time to send some monthly votes to cheer Zhan Er up~)