After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen
Chapter 94 - 093: I am Your Bread and Butter

Chapter 94: Chapter 093: I am Your Bread and Butter

Although Fu Zhen was still mentally alert, physically she was struggling.

Before Fu Jun and the others arrived at the mansion, she needed to quickly rest.

Upon returning to Yixin Hall, she was met with the sight of Bixi, who was kneeling on the ground, crying like a tearful mess, with her face swollen like steamed buns.

Fu Zhen circled her halfway, bent down, and said, "Who hit you? This is harsher than I would be."

Bixi burst into tears, "Miss! I am guilty! I shouldn’t have told you about the trouble with the third Mrs. Du. If I hadn’t, you wouldn’t have gone down, and if you hadn’t gone down, you wouldn’t have fallen for the Second Miss’s plan and wouldn’t have suffered this!"

"I just punished myself with ten slaps to vent your anger! Please have your meal first, and after you eat, you can continue to beat me!"

Fu Zhen smiled slightly as she half-squatted beside her, "I should thank you for telling me in time. If you hadn’t informed me, their scheme would have succeeded. They would’ve pinned this on my mother and me, because if my mother hadn’t gone, the Du Family would surely suspect her of deceit.

"Even if we had no reason to detain someone, it would be a thorn in the Du family’s heart. Even if Fu Rou doesn’t marry into the Du family, we would be seen as outsiders in the official circles. Although I’ve endured some hardships, I’d rather face it openly than leave any misunderstanding."

Bixi looked up in surprise, "So you don’t blame me?"

"Not for this, but for something else," Fu Zhen stood up, taking a sip of the milk soup hurriedly brought by Ziyan. "Your mind is still too superficial. In matters like today’s, before reporting to me, you should take note of the carriage’s characteristics and have someone follow immediately to keep track of the route, and then report to me.

"You should know that ensuring no one gets hurt is of utmost importance. This way, even if I’m a step behind, the search range gets narrowed, and people can be found more accurately."

Bixi blushed deeply, "I realize my mistake."

Fu Zhen looked at her, "Get up. You need to improve in the future."

Bixi never expected her to be so forgiving, and tears of gratitude streamed down her face as she bowed her head to the ground, "Thank you, Miss, for not punishing me! I understand now, and I will be more mindful in the future!"

Fu Zhen walked into the inner room to bathe, "Gather all the evidence you’ve found recently and place it on the table. I want to see it after I come out."

The servants of the Fu family, of course, couldn’t meet Liang Ning’s standards, but Bixi had loyalty. Even if she were inexperienced with worldly matters, it was understandable and could be improved.

Pei Zhan led people down the mountain with Fu Rou and others halfway, only to encounter Fu Jun and Du Su.

Fu Jun was scolded mercilessly by Du Su along the way, unable to utter a single word in response.

Ever since learning about the trouble caused by Mrs. Liu and Fu Rou, he was first like a grandson before Mrs. Fu, and then again before Du Su. It was his first time meeting someone as remarkable as Pei Zhan in such a situation.

Facing Pei Zhan’s icy disdainful gaze, Fu Jun’s molars were nearly ground to dust. He didn’t know how he managed the journey until he entered the city gates and saw the Du family’s horses stop ahead, finally regaining his senses.

Du Su, with a cold shadow on his face, sat on his horse, "Mr. Fu, I don’t have the time to delve into this matter tonight. I will visit your mansion tomorrow, and I hope by then, you can give me a reasonable explanation!"

After speaking, he turned his horse around, said nothing more, and led his people away.

Fu Jun’s face had been trampled repeatedly, already numb. After they left, he led his men and horses back to the mansion.

On the way, he sent someone to fetch a doctor to examine Fu Rou’s injuries—you couldn’t just let her die!

By the time he entered the house, it was dark; ordinarily, the courtyard would be silent by this time, but tonight it was lit brightly. The protectors standing at the gate were all unfamiliar faces. Fu Jun didn’t have time to ask who these people were. After getting Fu Rou and the others carried inside, he entered the second gate.

Li Huai was waiting by the door, "Master, madam is in the main hall waiting."

Fu Jun’s throat tightened, he replied, "I’ll go see the old madam at Rongfu Hall first."

"Master, the old madam is in the main hall. Also, Aunt Liu is there. If there’s anyone else you wish to see, I can have them summoned together."

Fu Jun’s liver trembled, "Why are they there?!"

Li Huai looked straight at him, "Naturally, it’s the madam who summoned them. Master, please proceed as well."

After speaking, perhaps intentionally, he shifted the sword at his waist slightly.

Fu Jun’s knees went weak, somehow stepping over the threshold...

Reaching the main hall, Mrs. Fu sat at the head like still water, and at her left lower seat sat the chilly-faced Old Madam Fu.

As soon as Fu Jun appeared at the door, Old Madam Fu sprang up, "You’re back! Look at her, does she still have me, her mother-in-law, in her eyes? How dare she sit at the head at her leisure, making me sit below!"

Fu Jun glanced at her, clenched his teeth, flicked his sleeves, and walked into the hall, asking Mrs. Fu in a weak voice, "What are you doing?"

Mrs. Fu did not utter a single unnecessary word and just threw the property documents they once managed at his feet, "The old madam is advanced in age, her memory isn’t what it used to be, help her check, whose name is on the title? Whose name is written on it?"

Fu Jun was speechless.

Old Madam Fu was still very spirited, jumping up at this utterance, "What does it matter whose name is written? Aren’t you a member of our Fu Family! Even if it bears your names, it’s still ours! Do you wish to climb over me?!"

Old Madam Fu had long resented Mrs. Fu and Fu Zhen but lacked an opportunity to vent. Having been successfully instigated by Mrs. Liu and Fu Rou with Nanny Qi last night and pulling a stunt on Mrs. Fu in the morning, she thought nothing of it.

Even after learning that Mrs. Liu and Fu Rou’s real intent was to harm Fu Zhen and had kidnapped the third Mrs. Du, she didn’t care!

Because she was the highest-ranked member of the Fu Family, and Fu Jun was her son, who dared not listen to her son in the halls, and who dared not listen to her? She had nothing to fear!

"And don’t you dare keep bringing up the Fu family’s name," Before Old Madam Fu could drop another word, Mrs. Fu’s gaze swept over, "You’ve lived fifty years, sixteen of which were supported by me as your daughter-in-law.

"For over a decade, you’ve been eating my food, wearing my clothes, living in my house, and spending my money out of habit, you’ve forgotten who you are? What right do you have to dictate anything before me?

"You keep saying you belong to the Fu Family, but what’s so great about that? Did I ever crave being part of your Fu Family? For being your provider for sixteen years, what if I do climb over you?

"I called you here tonight, and you don’t think it’s to kowtow and show my filial piety, do you?"

Mrs. Fu let out a cold chuckle, tossing another document at Fu Jun’s feet, "Sign this divorce paper, then I’ll settle the rest with you!"