After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 83 - 082: She’s In Danger Today (Second Update, Vote Please)

Chapter 83: Chapter 082: She’s In Danger Today (Second Update, Vote Please)

The seat was reserved by the Third Wife Du, selected in a corner upstairs.

It wasn’t that she couldn’t afford it, it was because it’s easier to talk in the corner!

Arriving at the place, she saw the seat still empty; Mrs. Fu hadn’t arrived yet, but the adjacent seat was occupied by a young, slender girl with striking features.

Seeing Third Wife Du looking at her, the girl smiled at her.

Third Wife Du smiled back, gracefully taking her seat.

The Du Family was from the prestigious General Mansion, the highest-ranked noble family of the court! Where wouldn’t they be swarmed with people fawning over them? Where wouldn’t they receive compliments? Their children, what kind of girl wouldn’t they be able to marry?

She couldn’t tell whose family this girl belonged to, with such excellent looks and a composed demeanor, clearly a well-bred lady of a prominent family. Furthermore, her attire was exceedingly uncommon, indicating her family must be of longstanding lineage.

—— Look, even such an outstanding girl would greet her proactively! How unfortunate it was for Brother Cheng to be entangled with the Fu Family’s sickly ghost!

Third Wife Du’s patience for today’s meeting naturally waned further.

"Go check the door; I’ve said it’s scheduled for the late hour of the chen, why aren’t they here yet? Is she intentionally putting on airs, or is this the extent of their family’s manners?"

Really.

If it weren’t for the General’s Mansion’s side, she would have withdrawn from this damned marriage ages ago!

"Madam, are you waiting for someone?"

Just then, the young lady next door initiated the conversation.

Third Wife Du smiled and replied, "Indeed, I’m waiting for a female guest whom I’m not sure why hasn’t arrived yet."

"It’s only the early hour of the chen now, Madam might have mistaken the time." The girl smiled and then shifted her gaze to the stage below.

Her fingers brushed the cup in her hand, her mind as clear as a mirror.

Just judging by those earlier complaints, if Third Wife Du was coming with friendly intentions, Fu Zhen would eat the cup in her hand!

Yet it’s strange that she would come here if she didn’t want to discuss the marriage!

Meanwhile, Third Wife Du grew curious about her: "Young lady, may I know your name? Are you alone here to watch the opera?"

Fu Zhen skipped over the first part, simply saying, "I’m accompanying my mother. She had some matters to attend to first. Like you, I arrived early." As she spoke, she flipped a cup on the table, filled it with tea, and pushed it over, "If Madam doesn’t mind, would you like to try my tea?"

Block her mouth with a cup of tea!

Fu Zhen didn’t want to speak with her at all.

Third Wife Du intended to decline but was captivated by the tea. She saw the tea’s color clear as amber, exuding a delicate aroma before even getting close, making one feel as if standing in the woods, fragrantly fresh.

She recognized quality when she saw it and said, "Is this this year’s first batch of melon seeds? The opera house can’t provide such tea; did you bring it yourself?"

"Madam has a keen eye." Fu Zhen smiled.

Third Wife Du took a sip of the tea, secretly surprised, as she had never tasted such tea before. She looked up again at Fu Zhen, noting her simple attire, not many accessories, yet the fabric was cloud brocade. The pair of mutton fat jade bracelets on her wrist, the earrings, and the pendant at her waist were all matching!

What kind of family has the confidence to raise their daughter like this!

But since the other party avoided discussing her identity, Third Wife Du dared not press further.

At this time, more people gathered below, and the sound of drums from the stage below began intermittently. Fu Zhen had already closed her mouth tightly.

...

Indeed, Mrs. Fu had to finish handling her affairs before she could set out, but she was sure she wouldn’t be late.

Fu Zhen being even more proactive than her surprised her.

Thus, after arranging things, she quickly changed and prepared to leave.

The marriage with the Fu Family wasn’t something she was desperate to hold onto. She was indeed a mother who valued her daughter as her life, but precisely because of that, she could empathize with another mother’s heart.

She understood why Mrs. Du was reluctant to propose marriage; after all, who would want their child to wed into a family with an uncertain future?

Therefore, she had never mentioned this matter to Fu Zhen in the past. For years, she never openly brought up the Du Family’s neglect of due etiquette.

But that day, when Third Wife Du used such means in the temple, it was somewhat bullying.

No matter how guilty Mrs. Fu felt, she couldn’t just let them mistreat Fu Zhen. If the marriage with the Du Family couldn’t proceed, did it mean Fu Zhen would never marry?

So when Third Wife Du sent an invitation to meet, she thought using this opportunity to make things clear and mutually end the engagement amicably was a good idea, and she would certainly not oppose it.

Of course — regardless of what Mrs. Du wished to communicate, her purpose for going was also to end this engagement peacefully.

"Remember to bring everything they sent yesterday, and prepare two ginseng roots as a return gift for Mrs. Du."

While styling her hair, Mrs. Fu instructed.

Just as she finished speaking, a maid hurriedly entered from outside: "Madam! The old lady suddenly felt unwell and complained of chest pain!"

Feeling chest pain at this moment?

Mrs. Fu frowned and turned her head: "Has the doctor been called yet?"

"We’ve called the doctor, but he hasn’t arrived yet!"

An ominous cloud rose in Mrs. Fu’s mind. If she and Fu Zhen had any remaining value in the Fu Family, aside from her vast wealth, it was just this marriage with the Du Family.

Fu Jun’s mother and son had always been dreaming of connecting with the prosperous Du Family, which was one of the reasons Mrs. Fu never wanted to mention the marriage.

The day before, Third Wife Du’s housekeeper made a grand entrance with gifts, and surely everyone in the mansion knew.

And Mrs. Fu’s attitude towards the Du Family must have spread by now.

Then the old lady suddenly causing trouble at this moment, how could Mrs. Fu not realize the intention?

They just wanted to stop her from annulling this marriage while planning to gain from it!

Mrs. Fu stood up: "Then hurry and urge the doctor, inform the master! I’ve said before, I only handle matters regarding the eldest daughter and the second master; I won’t interfere with anything else."

"But Madam, the master has gone to the government office for work..."

"That’s not my concern, is it?"

Mrs. Fu turned to her, then instructed Jin Zhu: "Are all the items prepared? We should leave."

"Madam!"

The reporting maid stepped forward to block her path: "The old lady is your mother-in-law, if you don’t tend to her illness, you’ll violate one of the seven grounds...!"

Before she could finish, Mrs. Fu slapped her: "Who gave you the right to lecture me? Just because your contract of servitude isn’t in my hands?!"

The maid held her face and stepped back.

"If a maid isn’t enough authority, then what if it’s the master’s words?"

Then a sharp voice came from the courtyard entrance, and Mrs. Liu rushed to confront her:

"Ning Family! As long as you remain the lady of this house, you’re still our old lady’s daughter-in-law!

"No matter what you’ve said before, since the old lady is ill, you should go serve her!

"Don’t think anyone will come to your aid, let me tell you, today even Fu Zhen will find it difficult to protect herself!"