After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 74 - 073: That actually worked out well for him!

Chapter 74: Chapter 073: That actually worked out well for him!

As Fu Zhen and Mrs. Fu stepped through the door, Fu Jun rushed out from the courtyard.

"Why are you just coming back now?!"

Fu Zhen, expecting he was about to pick a fight again, was ready to retort, but upon seeing that Fu Jun’s face bore no anger but rather an expression of uncontainable joy, she couldn’t bring herself to scold him. Instead, she guessed, "Father, is there good news?"

"Of course, there’s good news!" Fu Jun raised his head, stroking his beard. "Let me tell you, my promotion is set! I’ve been appointed as the Director of Rites, officially starting on the first of next month!"

Mrs. Fu was skeptical, "Is it true?"

"The Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel personally came to see me today and issued this appointment letter. How could it be false?!"

As Fu Jun spoke, he pulled out a document from his pocket and proudly displayed it before them, "Take a good look!"

Fu Zhen took it, glanced over, then calmly handed it to Mrs. Fu. She then looked at Fu Jun, "Did the Assistant Minister say anything to you?"

Fu Jun shot her a sidelong glance, folded his arms, and unwillingly replied, "He did. Didn’t you already give that ginseng to the Cheng family? Somehow, General Pei found out, and he spoke to the Assistant Minister of Personnel on my behalf!"

At this point, he grew even more proud, "I never expected to have such influence that even the renowned General Pei would personally step in for me! I must remember this favor. When you get a chance, prepare a generous gift so I can pay him a formal visit with my gratitude!"

Fu Zhen curled her lips, "I gave the ginseng to the Cheng family and provided you with this information. Why don’t you thank me profusely?"

Fu Jun retorted angrily, "And you expect me to thank you? You’ve repeatedly offended me; it’s fortunate I’m not punishing you!"

After saying this, he snorted and left, flinging his sleeves.

What a joke!

This girl grows bolder with each offense against him. Right now, he only dares to grumble but to confront her directly? Would he dare?

With the promotion process going so smoothly this time, he dared not to act recklessly!

Truth be told, this girl indeed had some luck. Initially, he only harbored a little hope for this promotion, but in the end, she actually made it happen!

Hmph! It was nothing but luck!

Full of discontent, Fu Jun felt his grievances quickly dissipate thanks to the joy of achieving his desires. He then cheerfully headed towards the study!

Mrs. Fu was equally surprised by this outcome. She always thought Fu Zhen was merely toying with Fu Jun. So when she obtained that ginseng that day, it was actually to handle this matter?

In this case, the threat she made to Fu Jun that night wasn’t just out of anger; if she had the means to promote him so smoothly, she certainly had a way to remove him from office!

With this thought, Mrs. Fu grasped Fu Zhen’s hand, chuckling lightly, "He’s really benefiting from this!"

Fu Zhen laughed, "Don’t worry, I never make deals where I take a loss!"

Mrs. Fu playfully pinched her nose, and the two of them, mother and daughter, chatted and laughed as they returned to their room.

Bixi had been waiting at the courtyard gate for some time, and upon seeing them return, she approached with Yang Tong.

It turned out that Luo Yong and Chang Wei, who were still lurking around Fu Jun that day, had made a significant discovery. In the morning after Fu Jun received his appointment letter, he hosted a luncheon for his colleagues. Luo Wei took the opportunity to sneak into his study and steal a large stack of evidence of the private assets Fu Jun had embezzled while Mrs. Fu was preoccupied with caring for Fu Zhen.

Of course, these weren’t all, but these pieces of evidence alone were enough to bring Fu Jun down!

"Is there more?" After quickly reviewing the documents, Fu Zhen asked.

"There’s still Aunt Liu’s side and some from the old lady’s hand, which Yang Tong and the other two are planning to act on tonight!"

Now even Bixi spoke with a sense of authority.

"Then continue tonight." Fu Zhen collected all the evidence, then looked at them and pondered briefly before turning to Yang Tong, "How are the two guards that General Pei sent over?"

"Very diligent," Yang Tong’s eyes glowed. "And it’s clear they’re well-trained—any movement from people passing by is all within their grasp!"

Fu Zhen nodded, thought for a moment longer, then stood and paced back and forth in the room. Finally, she stopped by the curtains and sent them off, "Let Zhang Cheng keep an eye on Mrs. Liu’s side. Report any movements promptly to me no matter what they do."

Yang Tong acknowledged the order.

After they left, Bixi stayed behind to ask, "Miss, hasn’t Aunt Liu learned her lesson yet? Haven’t they had enough of a beating? If they’re not going to behave, I’ll deal with her first!"

Fu Zhen sat down, took up her tea, and said, "They haven’t made a move yet, but they might."

"Why?"

"Because the Du Family might call off the engagement."

Earlier in the temple, before she had time to think it over, Pei Zhan disrupted her, and she hadn’t focused on this issue afterward.

However, after Mrs. Fu’s retort, the Du Family certainly couldn’t pretend anymore. Third Son Du’s wife never wanted this marriage to begin with. After Mrs. Fu spoke, she could easily seize the opportunity to break off the engagement!

In principle, this had nothing to do with Mrs. Liu and her daughter, but they were likely harboring vengeance, and there was no telling what they might do. Better to have Zhang Cheng watch them.

As for the marriage to the Du Family, she wasn’t too concerned. Not to mention, with her current ties to the Cheng family, breaking the engagement would be simple.

Since things have come this far, she might as well let it happen naturally.

The most pressing issue now, however, is how to make that dagger appear naturally in Pei Zhan’s presence?

Though she had secured a three-day timeframe, she needed to start laying the groundwork now. She couldn’t just plop the dagger in front of him at the end of three days, could she?

Fu Zhen clutched her teacup, frowning as she contemplated the night outside the window.

Outside, the moonlight was like water, illuminating the vats of lotus in the yard until they gleamed brightly.

Suddenly, she stood, finished her tea, and returned indoors to change her outfit before coming back out.

Zhang Cheng and Yang Tong both lived in a small side courtyard leading to the outer courtyard from Yixin Hall. Zhang Cheng was tasked with watching Mrs. Liu, while Yang Tong, having finished dinner, was preparing to rest for a bit before investigating Mrs. Fu’s little vault. Just as he lay down with his hands behind his head, light footsteps came to the courtyard, and before he could sit up, the window was knocked.

Fu Zhen stood outside the window, gesturing to him, "Come out with me!"

Yang Tong froze for a moment but quickly retrieved his sword and followed her outside.

The white moon shone like silk, making the smooth blue stone bricks of the street reflect light.

There were still people on the streets, and distant bustling at street corners included harmonious singing, while the night breeze carried scents of newly sprouted greenery and occasional food aromas.

Following her stride, Yang Tong couldn’t help but ask, "Miss, where are we going?"

Fu Zhen didn’t break her pace, "Outside Suozhi Square, to the moat."