After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 163 - 162 So What If I’m Despicable?

Chapter 163: Chapter 162 So What If I’m Despicable?

Liang Chen was left speechless by Pei Zhan’s words, unable to respond.

He turned his head to look at the few others who were still dumbfounded and waved his hand saying, "Let’s talk business!"

Whether he wants to marry or not, if he brings this up again, he’s a dog!

Meanwhile, everyone started piecing together the general course of events of the bloody case: After Zhou Biao took the dagger bestowed to Commander Chen by the former emperor, Zhou Biao—or someone from Prince Rong’s Mansion—killed an unknown father and son with the dagger in the alley on the night of August 13th.

Then on August 14th, unable to find the dagger, the murderer killed Commander Chen to silence him. Xu Yin killed Liang Ning on August 16th, and soon after, in September, Sun Luo was also killed. By this point, even though the dagger’s whereabouts were unknown, all those who knew about it were dead.

If Liang Ning hadn’t come back to life, this would have been done perfectly.

This was also why Xu Yin, after repeatedly questioning Liang Ning about the dagger’s whereabouts to no avail, wasn’t worried.

Because no one in the world would notice such a dagger anymore, nor would they know about the case that happened in Baiyu Lane.

Liang Chen raised a question, "There are currently two doubts: First, who ultimately holds the dagger? In other words, is the murderer Zhou Biao or Prince Rong?

"Secondly, was Zhang Damazi passing by unintentionally, or did the murderer seek his help for the aftermath?

"We need to take action, but we must be targeted and find out the whole story."

Fu Zhen said, "Currently, there is no evidence, so to know if the murderer is Prince Rong, or if he was the mastermind, we can only directly extract information."

Cheng Chili asked, "How do we go about it?"

Fu Zhen pondered, "I don’t have a specific plan.

"But the Wangfu nanny said that on April 15th, people from Prince Rong’s Mansion will all go to Baihe Temple to burn incense for Princely Heir Yang Zhan and Mrs. Zhang’s son.

"If Prince Rong goes too, then we’ll go as well. At that time, one of you should lure Zhang Shicheng up the mountain. With them in the same place, perhaps we can seize the opportunity to act."

Liang Chen pondered, "Princess Rong places a great importance on this eldest grandson; it seems they go to burn incense as a family every April 15th. The key is, Xu Yin acts meticulously and he will also go, so it’s worth a try when they are all present."

Liang Zhi calculated the date, "Then I’ll go and inquire about Prince Rong’s itinerary in the next few days, to avoid any mistakes!"

"Leave Zhang Damazi to me!" Cheng Chili patted his chest, "I know how to lure him!"

The discussion then moved on to the current situation between Prince Rong’s Mansion and the Zhang family. It was nearing noon, and as someone was looking for Liang Chen, they dispersed.

Fu Zhen rushed to Wanbin Building to prepare for its opening and glanced back at Pei Zhan’s carriage as she left.

Zhang Cheng saw this, "Are you still looking to talk to General Pei?"

Fu Zhen shook her head.

She just hadn’t expected that Pei Zhan wasn’t delayed in marriage by the war but didn’t want to marry in the first place.

That talk of protecting the family and the country was just talk, clearly an excuse. He must have other reasons for not marrying.

Fu Zhen’s urgent need to resolve her identity crisis only intensified with the involvement of Prince Rong’s Mansion.

The identity of the young madam of the Pei family, wife of General Pingxi, was enough to solve all her troubles, not to mention dealing with Prince Rong’s Mansion and Xu Mansion; even qualifying her to enter the palace to see the Emperor.

And Fu Zhen only needed to borrow this identity for revenge, not to actually develop any ties with Pei Zhan. He spoke of just being a partnership without interference, which was exactly what she wanted.

Therefore, she did consider a certain possibility at the time.

At first glance, it seems to meet each other’s needs, doesn’t it? By "marrying" him, he’s covered, no more concerns.

But marriage cannot be taken lightly.

She’s just seeking revenge, and can’t truly become Pei Zhan’s wife. Once the revenge is over, what about the marriage?

If the revenge isn’t complete, and he meets someone he loves, what should she do?

She couldn’t obstruct his happiness, nor become a barrier between them, right?

So it’s not a perfect solution.

Moreover, dragging the innocent down with her was never her intention. Marrying him would only drag the Pei family into the water, wouldn’t it?

And upon reflection, while the situation is mutually beneficial, it benefits her a bit more.

For such a clear exploitation, as someone who...

Ah!

Forget it, it’s better just to think it over.

She immediately stopped that line of thought and headed earnestly towards Wanbin Building.

Cheng Chili left the door, walked a bit with Liang Zhi, then claimed he needed to go to the camp, so they parted ways.

After walking a bit, he turned back to catch up with Pei Zhan, dismounted, and entered his carriage, sitting with some hesitation below him, "Fifth Brother, I have something to tell you."

Pei Zhan said, "Speak."

Cheng Chili took a deep breath and said, "You, you’re not imagining things about our aunt, are you?"

Pei Zhan frowned, "What are you talking about?"

Cheng Chili, lacking courage, flushed and said, "I, though not as smart as you, Fifth Brother, have eyes. If you weren’t thinking of her, why are you so concerned about her? Why did you block me outside the Ning Family? Why such a big display to talk? Why were you so distressed after deducing that Xu Yin harmed her?"

A slight ripple appeared on Pei Zhan’s normally calm face.

He looked out the window at the street scenery, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"You know in your heart whether I’m speaking nonsense!" Cheng Chili clenched his fists, "You’ve never been this anxious about anyone. If I’m wrong, I’ll cut off my head!"

"Think what you like!"

"Fifth Brother!" Cheng Chili moved closer, pained, "She’s our aunt, how can you have such thoughts? Have you thrown morality away? If the Liang family elders find out, won’t they beat you every time they see you? What are you trying to do? Are you trying to defy the generations?!"

Pei Zhan said, "Have you finished talking?"

"I’m not done!" Cheng Chili said angrily, "It’s one thing for you to fancy our aunt, but at least be a man. Why not formally propose? Why not tell her how you feel? Instead, you play these games; you’re not a man!"

"Shut up!"

Pei Zhan roared abruptly.

Cheng Chili was taken aback.

Pei Zhan gritted his teeth, "I ask you, what she needs now—is it romantic love, or a suitable status?"

Cheng Chili was stumped.

Pei Zhan sneered coldly, "That Xu fellow harmed her; do you think she truly doesn’t care, even though she smiles outwardly?

"I don’t know if you ever thought about why you came to appreciate her over the years? Why you willingly followed her? Why you were steadfast about calling her boss?

"Isn’t it because she cared for you, loved you, considered you sincerely as family? Isn’t it her righteousness that made you loyal?

"She never mentioned her past pains, just to save you heartache and avoid impulse leading to dire consequences!

"That was her life! Burned alive once, betrayed by someone she trusted so deeply. She shows no signs, but do you really think she doesn’t care?

"Do you think she can easily get over her setback with Xu Yin?

"You want me to tell her clear? Tell her what?

"Tell her I have improper thoughts?

"Tell her I’ve never considered her as an aunt?

"Do you want to see her turn away from me? Or how she would distance herself and push me away completely?

"Pei Zhan, though unworthy, can at least count as a number, right?

"As long as I can help her, then let me be despicable today; so what?"