After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 82 - 81: Call off the engagement? What’s there to see?

Chapter 82: Chapter 81: Call off the engagement? What’s there to see?

When Fu Zhen returned home, the sky was already fully dark. Mrs. Fu had sent people to check several times to see if she had come back. It wasn’t until she appeared safe and sound that the maid could finally report back with relief.

Zi Yan brought her food and handed her a cloth with the just-right water temperature while Bi Xi chirped about the happenings in the mansion. Everything and everyone around were so real they couldn’t be more real.

Today’s reunion with Liang Chenchu was somewhat unexpected.

Indeed, conquering the Liang Family has always been a vital step in her revenge plan, but Liang Chen was not the best candidate for infiltrating the Liang Family.

The Liang Family cared for her dearly, yet due to differences in status and personality, not everyone’s interactions with her could be the same.

For instance, her sister-in-law, now the elder wife of the Liang Family, bore the responsibility of educating Liang Ning, exerting stricter control over her conduct.

The second sister-in-law, being a female general, was straightforward and objected to the strictness imposed by the elder sister-in-law but never relaxed her in terms of martial skills.

Her two brothers just indulged her, approving of whatever she said or did, but with a very clear bottom line.

Of course, only the younger generation, like Liang Ning’s peers Liang Chen, Liang Zhi, and Su Xinger, could naturally interact with her as closely as friends.

However, Su Xinger resided at the Liang Family for only a year or two before returning to the northwest, and Liang Chen, as the eldest son of the Liang Family, bore heavy responsibilities. Though he was not overly harsh on Liang Ning, he wasn’t an ideal partner to fight alongside.

Only her second brother’s only son, Liang Zhi, her nephew two years younger than her, was her one and only good partner.

When she was a child in the capital city, Liang Zhi was like her shadow, with Cheng Chili as her right-hand man. When she went to the northwest at eight years old, within a couple of years, her second sister-in-law took Liang Zhi there too.

The aunt and nephew continued to run riot in the northwest, staying together for four full years until the year her second brother Liang Jun died. Her elder brother Liang Qin ordered his men to persuade the second sister-in-law, who refused to leave the battlefield and was determined to avenge her deceased husband, off the front line, then sent them back to the capital together. Since Liang Jun only had one son, Liang Zhi, they couldn’t let anything happen to the mother and son.

Later, Liang Ning brought Liang Qin’s remains back to the capital. Thirteen-year-old Liang Zhi followed her daily, either dealing with external matters or helping manage internal affairs of the mansion.

When Liang Chen led the army to battle, this younger brother Liang Zhi unhesitatingly went everywhere to gather supplies for him.

If he were in the capital, Liang Ning would have most likely entrusted that dagger to him. At least, he would have been informed about it.

Moreover, if Liang Zhi were in the capital, the fire at Baihe Temple might not have been able to kill her!

It is clear that if Liang Ning wants to penetrate the Liang Family, the most suitable target to take down first would be Liang Zhi.

Regrettably, whether it was the memory left by the original Fu Zhen or the information she had recently obtained, it all indicated that Liang Zhi was escorting the last batch of supplies to the northwest, and meanwhile, by Liang Chen’s orders, he remained there to manage post-war military affairs—in other words, Liang Zhi is currently not in the capital city.

With the person not in front of her, talking is pointless!

"Miss, why are you sighing?"

Bi Xi asked while adding soup.

Of course, she felt regretful that it was Liang Chen appearing today and not Liang Zhi!

Zhi’er was not as difficult as his brother. As long as he appeared, Fu Zhen guaranteed she had ways to make him choose to trust her, Fu Zhen, over Pei Zhan!

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but slap the table: "Hurry up and have Zhang Cheng find out when the General’s younger brother, Lieutenant General Liang, returns to the capital!"

The war has been over for some time, he should almost be back by now. If he doesn’t return soon, she’ll write a letter to rush him back with Liang Ning’s spirit!

Bi Xi glanced at her several times, saying, "Miss, you are still engaged to the young master of the Du Family."

It’s not very appropriate, is it, to openly inquire about another son of the General’s Mansion?

"Don’t worry! The Du Family will soon call off the engagement."

Fu Zhen immediately responded at the mention of the Du Family matter.

After saying that, she realized what Bi Xi was implying, choked on the soup, and knocked her on the forehead: "What ideas are you getting?"

Bi Xi pursed her lips and laughed secretly.

However, thinking about the Du Family matter, Fu Zhen calculated the days, and wondered why the Du Family hadn’t called off the engagement after two or three days?

Just while she was wondering, Zi Yan came in: "Madam sent word that Mrs. Du invited her to Hongyun Society for tea and a show tomorrow. She asked if you will be going?"

Fu Zhen was taken aback: "Breaking off the engagement is one thing, but still watching a show?"

Zi Yan handed her a warm hand warmer: "Not sure, Madam also feels puzzled. The person delivering the invitation was the steward from Mrs. Du’s side, and when she came in the afternoon, she was very polite, all smiles when she met Madam, and even inquired about you, bringing along silk and bird’s nest for you."

"Given the commotion at the temple recently, the engagement should be off too; who knows what the Du Family is up to?"

Fu Zhen asked, "Did Madam accept the gifts?"

"Madam insisted on refusing, but the steward left the things and went, saying that if Madam wanted to return them, she must return them to their Madam. If they can’t handle such a simple task, they’ll get reprimanded when they return. Madam didn’t want to make things difficult for the servant and plans to attend the appointment tomorrow. She also intends to take the opportunity to return the things and clarify the matter."

This behavior from Third Son Du confused Fu Zhen.

This person has always been full of schemes; perhaps she’s still reluctant about losing face and is scheming something against Mrs. Fu?

Fu Zhen could not bear to see Mrs. Fu suffer.

She immediately said, "Tell Madam that I’ll go. However, I won’t go together with Madam. Just have her arrange a table for me next to their theater stage."

Third Son Du’s wife hadn’t seen Fu Zhen yet, and by sitting nearby unnoticed, Fu Zhen intended to see for herself what she was plotting.

The night passed without words.

Early morning, as the sun shone over the capital city, inside the sedan chair, Mrs. Du felt as if her chest was stuffed full of tangled hemp.

That night, after being scolded by Du Su, as much as she was unwilling, she had no choice but to brace herself and head to the Fu Family to propose marriage.

She gathered some information on the marriage market in the past two years and carefully listed the Three Books and Six Rites. With two days gone by, dragging without action wasn’t an option anymore, so last night, she sent an invitation to Mrs. Fu, seeking to ease tensions and also to learn about the Fu Family’s stance.

At this point, this daughter-in-law must be married. She accepted this fate, but regarding everything that followed, she wouldn’t allow the Fu Family to take advantage.

In short, they could marry her, but if they expected a grand marriage, they shouldn’t expect that.

She, Mrs. Du, couldn’t swallow this humiliation!

Did the Fu Family intend to force a sickly daughter-in-law on her and expect her to be delighted?

How low would she appear to outsiders!

"Ma’am, we’ve arrived at Hongyun Society."

Just as she was feeling agitated, the maid reported from outside the curtain.

Mrs. Du took several deep breaths while seated, forcing herself to adjust her expression before alighting the sedan chair.

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