After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 176 - 175: She Seems A Bit Special

Chapter 176: Chapter 175: She Seems A Bit Special

"How can there be so many coincidences?!"

Yang Zhan retorted, "Even if someone just caught wind of something, why would he come before us and act mysterious? Where does he get the nerve to provoke Prince Rong’s Mansion!

"Wouldn’t it only be the person involved or someone in the know who would pinpoint us precisely?!"

His words came faster and faster, almost to the point of accusation.

Xu Yin looked at him, his expression displeased, yet he remained silent.

Who could say that Yang Zhan didn’t have a point?

What happened tonight was indeed too eerie.

Prince Rong and his son suddenly stumbled upon that dagger in the garden, and then it was snatched away by an unknown person. Afterwards, Fu Zhen barged into his room, and even though the curtain he pulled down was blocking her, it ended up being Zhang Shicheng.

What did Fu Zhen have to do with that dagger?

This thought suddenly leapt into his mind.

That woman, who was obviously very frail and pale, seemed a bit special.

He had seen many women from official families, and none of them, even in completely passive situations like hers, could remain so calm and poised. Not even Yongping, who prided herself on nobility and grandeur!

Who is she?

When he realized this question had penetrated his mind, he couldn’t help but be taken aback. Her origins were apparent, seemingly leaving no room for doubt. Yet Xu Yin always felt that she might have another identity.

"Impossible," murmured Prince Rong, who had listened to their argument for a long time, shaking his head. "That matter was done with utmost secrecy. For six years, not a whisper has leaked out. It’s impossible for anyone to have evidence!"

Xu Yin inhaled slowly and said, "So the dagger earlier was likely a test. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be such a coincidence for someone to suddenly come and snatch it away."

Prince Rong looked over: "You mean to test us to see if we recognize that dagger?"

Xu Yin nodded: "Six years have passed, all the witnesses are gone, and that dagger is the only known piece of evidence. They might have had suspicions, so they set up this scene. Based on the Prince and the Princely Heir’s reactions, they probably have an idea now."

Prince Rong couldn’t help but sit up straight: "What kind of people might they be?!"

Xu Yin took a deep breath and shook his head: "Can’t guess."

Prince Rong stood up, clenched his fists, and slowly directed his gaze towards Yang Zhan.

Yang Zhan pressed his lips tightly.

Prince Rong clenched his teeth and slowly withdrew his gaze.

"Whoever they are, they have no evidence. What can they prove with just that dagger? Everyone who has seen that dagger is dead, so even if they hold it now, what can it say?!"

"That’s also true." Xu Yin nodded, "In any case, right now, we must remain unchanged to respond to changes. The more panic, the more we will fall into their trap.

"However," he glanced outside, "I’m afraid there might be some trouble with Zhang Shicheng."

Upon hearing this, Prince Rong’s expression turned serious: "Zhang Shicheng?! Can they be so clever as to think of him?"

Xu Yin lowered his voice: "The dagger was already directly thrown in front of you, Prince, so anything is possible!"

Prince Rong gritted his teeth and looked at Yang Zhan: "You go! Make sure to stabilize him!"

...

Zhang Shicheng came out of the Spiritual Spring Pavilion, and the cold wind had sobered him up for the most part.

The hills under the moonlight seemed hazy everywhere. Although a few sparse lights were visible, the moon’s color was too pale, adding an indescribable eerie and terrifying feeling.

He remembered being invited up the mountain by Cheng Chili. At noon, Cheng Chili asked him if he knew that Prince Rong had taken on the task of commanding the Crown Prince’s coming of age ceremony double-check to make sure the term against resources correct.

He said no.

Cheng Chili then told him everything and also asked if he knew that Prince Rong’s Mansion had visited Baihe Temple today.

Of course, he knew that.

Everything related to Prince Rong’s Mansion was related to his sister, and anything about his sister was connected to the Zhang family affairs. How could he not pay attention?

He immediately knew what to do.

Thus, he went up the mountain with Cheng Chili.

The reason Cheng Chili mentioned this was also because he wanted to catch an opportunity for merit and earn some commendation from the emperor.

Zhang Shicheng understood exactly what he was thinking.

For the sons of great generals like them, in times of peace without chances for great military achievements, they had to look for opportunities to share credit, so as to gild themselves for future promotions and titles.

A family like the Chengs, by rights, wouldn’t need to do such things, and Cheng Chili had never done such things, but when it came to the inheritance of the Great General’s position by Cheng Chiren, even though their brotherly ties were always good, once it involved personal interests, who knew if they were truly that harmonious behind closed doors?

He had seen many of these noble and respectable people look impeccable on the outside but were a mess inside!

So when Cheng Chili mentioned it, he wasn’t surprised at all.

Who would have thought this bastard even brought wine up the mountain, and it was his favorite Green Jade Brew? After a jar of it, he was already seventy to eighty percent drunk.

That bastard Cheng Chili even left halfway!

If he hadn’t left, how would he have ended up wandering the mountain alone and stumbling into Xu Yin’s room? Worst of all, he almost got caught by Pei Zhan and nearly accused of plotting! ...

And then, to make matters worse, while he was scared out of his wits, Pei Zhan even mentioned that the temple was haunted! Talked about some vengeful spirit out for revenge!...

What nonsense!

At the foot of the Emperor, here, in front of the Buddha, how could there be ghosts?!

Utterly absurd!

"Ah..."

Just as he thought angrily about this, a gust of night wind blew, carrying a faint, ambiguous moan.

Zhang Shicheng suddenly shivered!

He swiftly turned around, but all he saw was the wind—there wasn’t even a shadow of a person!

It must be a hallucination.

He continued to walk downwards.

As long as he crossed two Zen temples, he would reach where he lived!

Where he lived was right next to the Great Hall, where many statues of Buddhas were worshipped, and any demon or ghost would be exposed there!

"General Zhang..."

A female voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Where is General Zhang going?"

The voice was clearer now!

It seemed to come right next to his ear!

Zhang Shicheng’s legs trembled like a sieve, completely unable to move!

"Who... who are you? Are you a human or a ghost?!"

The voice turned into a low chuckle, and a cold breeze brushed the nape of his neck, making all the hairs on his body stand on end!

"Goddess, spare me, Goddess, spare me!"

Zhang Shicheng collapsed to his knees with a thud, his body, long wasted by wine and pleasure, crumbled into mud!

"What did you do wrong for me to spare you?"

The voice came to his front.

Zhang Shicheng lifted his head and saw a shadow standing under the eaves, with long, disheveled hair and black sleeves billowing in the wind, looking every bit like a ghost!...

What was crucial was that he even smelled a faint scent of something burnt!