After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 80 - 079: Could It Be an Infatuation?

Chapter 80: Chapter 079: Could It Be an Infatuation?

Pei Zhan saw Fu Zhen looking at Liang Chen with moist eyes and couldn’t help but frown, "Miss Fu."

Fu Zhen ignored him and continued to look at Liang Chen. The boy had been at war for several years; his body had become much sturdier, and his face tanned. He was now the family’s pillar of support. However, even with his sturdy build, he absolutely couldn’t accept the fact that his aunt had come back to life and become a lady of another family after her death.

"Miss Fu?" Liang Chen also called out to her in slight confusion at this moment.

Fu Zhen smiled slightly, "The Great General is a hero to behold; your renowned name precedes you, and I never expected to see you in person today. No wonder my mother and Miss Liang hit it off so well back in the day; it’s all because of the famous legacy of the Liang Family’s heroes! I lost my composure just now, please forgive me."

Whatever the case, they were still strangers to each other. She must not forget her identity and cause him to quarrel with Su Xinger.

Su Xinger’s father was a military adviser, meaning she was actually the daughter of a civil servant, so she was raised to read, paint, and do needlework, gentle as water, and utterly ignorant of any means of managing a husband. Liang Ning also hadn’t managed any husband, but she had "managed" quite a few underlings, which led her to often whisper to Su Xinger while she was alive.

Speaking of which, six years had passed, and she wondered if her niece-in-law had shown any improvement.

"I see," Liang Chen immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

This lady, who looked like a "fairy in a painting," had been staring at him so intensely earlier that it truly set his heart fluttering. Since she regarded him as a hero, that was a relief, and he’d avoid a whacking with a feather duster when he got home. Although he was reasonably attractive—Brother Xuan’s mother had been smitten by him back in the day—after all, he was a married man!

Moreover, he didn’t have Brother Xuan’s wealth of experience, who had prepared cushions early on so that the feather duster wouldn’t hurt as much when it landed on him. Feeling reassured, he started exchanging pleasantries, "Miss Fu, you flatter me. For us military generals, defending the country is just what we ought to do."

Fu Zhen only smiled without speaking.

Over on this side, Pei Zhan spoke, "You’re quite quick; you’d already dashed over here in such a short span. Words of such flattery should be saved for the General’s wife next time."

This girl didn’t even know if he was married or had children, and probably wasn’t even aware if Liang Chen was married.

Last time, she climbed over the Liang family’s walls at night. This time, at the sight of Liang Chen, her eyes were brimming with tears. Could she be a hopeless romantic?

He had to get her to give up this notion as soon as possible.

Hearing these words from him, Fu Zhen quickly shifted her gaze, "General Pei, does this mean you’re willing to introduce me to the General’s wife?"

After Li Jiang stole the letter, she knew that no matter what, Pei Zhan would find the dagger.

Whether she came or not, the facts could prove her innocence.

Yet when Zhang Cheng told her that Pei Zhan took the letter to the Liang Family, she realized she had to come!

She had to see Liang Chen!

Or rather, she must re-establish her connection with the Liang family!

If Xu Yin had not maintained ties with the Liang family, it wouldn’t be so urgent. But regardless, both the storyteller and the temple maids at Yongping confirmed that Xu Yin still wore the sheepskin; he was putting on a show for the Liang family. There weren’t many in power from the Liang family left in the court, not as influential as before. Yet, Liang Chen had returned alive, and he had also achieved merits and made contributions, so given Xu Yin’s greed, he wouldn’t give up such a handy stepping stone for nothing!

That is to say, Xu Yin was still thinking about reaping benefits from the Liang family.

Even if she couldn’t make the Liang family believe she was Liang Ning, she must, as Fu Zhen, become a friend to the Liang family and a person Liang Chen trusts!

Only by gaining their trust could her words hold weight!

Otherwise, even if she bared her heart to them, she couldn’t prove herself.

Even though Fu Zhen knew Pei Zhan didn’t mean that, she still expressed this wish. If she could actually use this opportunity to befriend Su Xinger, that would be a lucky coincidence.

Hearing her words, Pei Zhan’s face fell.

He was just subtly reminding her that Liang Chen was already married, yet there she was, latching onto the opportunity!

Did she intend to ensnare every man, woman, and child of the Liang family?

"Impossible," he declared resolutely.

"Why not?"

Fu Zhen and Liang Chen asked in unison.

Liang Chen glanced at Fu Zhen, "Fifth Brother, watch your manners. Miss Fu is our friend."

Friend?

Pei Zhan couldn’t help but smirk lightly, then gestured to him, "Come here, I need to talk to you."

Liang Chen looked back and forth between the two of them several times, then followed him over to a willow tree in the distance, "What are you up to? Aren’t you an old acquaintance with Miss Fu?"

"Who said I was an old acquaintance with her?"

"Brother Xuan said! He said you did something that made Miss Fu chase you to take responsibility; he even said you confessed yourself, and he personally saw you tug her sleeve."

Pei Zhan’s face was as long as a shoehorn, "That kid doesn’t know what rubbish he’s thinking all day, and you believe his words?"

"But I really did see that day, you were very indulgent towards Miss Fu, and even just now, you didn’t take offense at her rudeness."

Liang Chen didn’t want to believe it either, but he truly witnessed it.

Pei Zhan was at a loss for words.

Holding his head high, he took a deep breath, clenched his teeth, and said, "The reason I’m repeatedly entangled with her is purely because of this dagger!

"I’ll be frank with you, I think this girl has some ulterior motive with the Liang family, so you’d best keep some distance from her."

"What do you mean by that?" Liang Chen was displeased upon hearing this. Miss Fu’s mother had deep ties with his aunt, and according to her, his little aunt was supposedly saved by Mrs. Fu in a time of distress. Pei Zhan’s words seemed to desecrate the benefactors of the Liang family!

He took a deep breath, "Even though this is the first time Miss Fu and I have met, her straightforwardness definitely suits my temperament, and makes me feel very close to her!

"Earlier, you retrieved the dagger yourself, and you authenticated the letter left by my aunt as her genuine work. Her statements had been verified, so why are you being so suspicious?

"Even if she has intentions towards my Liang family, at most it’s about forming ties. But what’s so bad about that?

"We weren’t born wealthy, and even if the Fu family has such an intention, it’s understandable. You don’t usually act like this; why are you so distrustful only towards Miss Fu?"

"Am I being distrustful?" Pei Zhan snorted, "Well, what if I told you she climbed over your family’s wall?"

"Climbed my family’s wall?" Liang Chen almost couldn’t believe his ears, "Why would she climb our wall?"

"If I knew why, would I need to tell you all this?" Pei Zhan recounted the night he caught Fu Zhen climbing the wall, "Do you think a noble lady would do that at night, just to curry favor with your family?"

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